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What’s new in Watch Faces
What’s new in Watch Faces
New features in Watch Face Format v4 for Wear OS 6 include a new Watch Face Push API, and improvements to give developers more creative options.
May 20, 2025
What’s new in Wear OS 6
What’s new in Wear OS 6
Wear OS 6 introduces Material 3 Expressive, a new design system with enhanced personalization and a 10% battery life improvement.
May 20, 2025
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge hands-on: This ultra-thin phone made my iPhone feel outdated
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge hands-on: This ultra-thin phone made my iPhone feel outdated
The dimensions paint a clear picture, but nothing prepares you for how thin and light the new Samsung phone feels.
May 13, 2025
Prepare your apps for Google Play’s 16 KB page size compatibility requirement
Prepare your apps for Google Play’s 16 KB page size compatibility requirement
Google Play is requiring new apps and updates targeting Android 15+ to support 16KB page sizes for performance enhancement starting November 1.
May 8, 2025
Building delightful Android camera and media experiences
Building delightful Android camera and media experiences
The Camera & Media team shares learnings from creating sample code and demos, highlighting Jetpack libraries for future-proof apps, Media3, and more.
May 7, 2025
Your Oura Ring just got one of its biggest feature updates ever - for free
Your Oura Ring just got one of its biggest feature updates ever - for free
Oura has announced a new glucose integration with Dexcom's Stelo and the permanent launch of its AI-powered food tracker, Meals. Here's how these new features work.
May 6, 2025
5 things to do with the Linux terminal on your Android phone - including my favorite
5 things to do with the Linux terminal on your Android phone - including my favorite
Google launched a Linux terminal app for Android that gives you full command-line access. Here's what you can do with it.
April 14, 2025
I saved hundreds by switching to LED bulbs - but the 5 other benefits truly impressed me
I saved hundreds by switching to LED bulbs - but the 5 other benefits truly impressed me
I wanted to find out what really sets LED lighting apart from traditional bulbs - and as it turns out, there's a lot more to it than just energy savings.
April 11, 2025
Hisense's latest laser projector is so sharp and vivid, it may just replace your 4K TV
Hisense's latest laser projector is so sharp and vivid, it may just replace your 4K TV
The company's new L9Q projector offers better brightness, depth, and clarity - in a fetching design.
April 4, 2025
Nintendo Switch 2 revealed: Specs, pricing, release date, and more official details
Nintendo Switch 2 revealed: Specs, pricing, release date, and more official details
Here's everything Nintendo announced during today's Switch 2 reveal.
April 2, 2025
Don't bother with Copilot on your Mac unless you say yes to both of these questions
Don't bother with Copilot on your Mac unless you say yes to both of these questions
I tried the new Copilot app for MacOS, and there's a simple way to tell whether it's also worth your time and effort to install - especially with so many other choices out there.
April 1, 2025
Microsoft's passwordless future is here for Outlook, Xbox, 365, and more
Microsoft's passwordless future is here for Outlook, Xbox, 365, and more
Microsoft's new sign-in screens push you to finally ditch passwords - here's how.
March 28, 2025