Dash cams are incredibly handy to have in your car, potentially saving you loads of cash in the event of a crash. But it looks like Google wants to reduce your reliance on a standalone dash cam by turning your Android phone into one.

Google seems to have mistakenly pushed out an internal beta version of the Personal Safety app (version 2023.04.27.532191641.8-dogfood), and 9to5Google dug into this version to find and enable a dash cam feature.

Android phones bring loads of accessibility features to the table, from Live Caption and Sound Amplifier to Live Transcribe and more. But Apple is stepping up its game in this area by announcing a raft of upcoming features, and we really want to see one particular option on Android.

Personal Voice functionality is perhaps the coolest upcoming feature revealed by the iPhone maker today. Apple says people can generate their own voice on an iPhone or iPad by simply reading 15 minutes of randomized text prompts. Your Personal Voice is created locally rather than making use of the cloud, therefore safeguarding your privacy.

Google may have arrived late to the foldable party, but it looks to have been worth the wait. The Google Pixel Fold was announced at Google I/O last week and it appears to be a polished, if pricey, new challenger to the Galaxy Z Fold 4’s foldable crown. For those wondering how to get their Pixel Fold pre-order sorted, we’ve answered all of your questions here.

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To be king of the wireless earbud hill, a company must overthrow Apple. Many have tried to outperform the Cupertino company, but none have taken away its lion’s share of the market. In our Google Pixel Buds Pro vs AirPods Pro 2 comparison, we see how well Google’s earbuds compare to Apple’s and if owning an Android phone prohibits you from using the AirPods Pro (2nd generation).

Google Pixel Buds Pro vs Apple AirPods Pro 2: At a glance

The AirPods Pro (2nd generation) and Pixel Buds Pro share many features as flagship earbuds, but here are the key differences:

Over the last two months, there has been a slew of rumors and leaks about the Razr 40 series popping up here and there. But Motorola has finally given us something official today.

On the company’s Twitter page, Motorola revealed the launch date of its upcoming foldable phones in a short video snippet. The video features two clamshell foldable phones shrouded in shadow. That shot is then followed by the tagline “FLIP THE SCRIPT” with the date below it reading June 1, 2023.

Update, May 16, 2023 (2:44 PM ET): Google announced that it has brought the Live tab to Android TV. Like Google TV, Android TV will have access to free channels from Tubi, Plex, Pluto TV, and Haystack. Google is also including free built-in channels from Google TV that can be viewed without downloading or launching the app.

Original article, April 11, 2023 (1:00 PM ET): Google TV users are getting a nice surprise starting today. The platform is introducing over 800 new free TV channels. And the service is making it easier to browse through content via a revamped Live tab.

As the AI war rages on between Microsoft and Google, Microsoft is the latest to announce new features coming to its Bing AI product. These features will be coming to Bing on both mobile and desktop.

Today, Microsoft announced on its blog that it will be releasing a collection of new features to the Bing experience. The features in question will bring videos, Knowledge Cards, graphs, better formatting, and social sharing capabilities to Bing Chat.

Update, May 16, 2023 (12:40 PM ET): This hub has been updated with info regarding the Pixel 8’s Tensor G3 chip.

Original article: The Google Pixel 7 series made quite the splash in October 2022, earning both our Editor’s Choice and Reader’s Choice awards. We can definitely see why, as the phones delivered respectable performance, polished software, and a great camera experience (as usual for a Google phone).

If you’ve been considering upgrading your mid-range handset, the Discover Samsung event this week is a great time to make your move. Thanks to promotional trade-in values on older devices right now, you can switch up your old handset for the new Samsung Galaxy A54 5G and pay just $199.99 ($250 off) in this deal.

The exact trade-in discount you can earn depends on the model of your old device, but the values are more generous than usual this week. Swapping out your previous-generation Galaxy A53 earns you the full $250 off, as do the likes of years-old phones like the Galaxy Note 10 and Galaxy Z Fold.

If you have a Google account and haven’t logged on in a while, you may want to do a quick check-in. Google plans to start deleting inactive accounts later this year.

In a blog post, the Mountain View-based firm announced a change to its inactive accounts policy. Back in 2020, the company said it would remove content stored in an inactive account, but would keep the account. According to the blog, Google says it will now delete accounts along with the content if the account has been inactive for two years or longer.

We expect to see the iPhone 15 series launch in September 2023. We already have plenty of leaks for those models, but what about the 2024 series? Believe it or not, leaks are already coming in for those phones, presumably to land as the iPhone 16 family.

Now, a trusted leaker says the iPhone 16 Pro models — presumably the 16 Pro and 16 Pro Max, unless Apple changes its naming strategy — could become much larger. Leaker Unknownz21 (via MacRumors) says the iPhone 16 Pro could have a display size of around 6.3 inches, while the 16 Pro Max could land at a hefty 6.9 inches. This would be about 0.2 inches larger than the expected dimensions of the iPhone 15 Pro series, which we expect to be the same as the iPhone 14 Pro series (6.1 inches for the Pro and 6.7 inches for the Pro Max).

We’re only a couple of days out from Global Accessibility Awareness Day. To celebrate the occasion, Samsung is enhancing a Galaxy Buds 2 Pro feature that should prove useful to people who are hard of hearing and the average user alike.

Today, Samsung announced that it will be upgrading the Ambient Sound feature on the Galaxy Buds 2 Pro. Previously, the feature offered three levels of customization. The new enhanced version of Ambient Sound will add two additional levels of amplification.

We often take phones for granted, not realizing that not everyone can experience things the same way. That is why accessibility features are so important on smartphones, as they open up smartphone experiences to an even more inclusive audience. One such accessibility feature is RTT calling, and while its primary use cases are centered around accessibility for the deaf and hard-of-hearing community, it can even come in handy during emergencies. What is RTT calling, and how can you make use of it? We will tell you all about it in this article.

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The FreeBuds 5 are the newest addition to HUAWEI’s growing catalog of diverse headphones. The true wireless earbuds bring with them a drastic change in appearance, in addition to some neat improvements under the hood. But with some of the best open-ear headphones being constantly updated, HUAWEI has a lot to prove with its latest installment. Not only that, but the recent release of the FreeBuds 5i set the company’s own bar higher than ever. Find out if these newest mid-tier buds are worth your cash in our HUAWEI FreeBuds 5 review.

HUAWEI FreeBuds 5 review: What you need to know

Amazon Freevee is a video streaming service that operated through Amazon Prime Video, though it is effectively a different service. Unlike Prime Video, where you have to pay a subscription fee to access its library of movies and TV shows, Freevee offers thousands of TV series and movies completely for free, with some ads dropped in before and during your streaming selection. The free streaming service has a pretty solid library of movies, with new titles added all the time, but what are the best movies on Freevee?

We have 19 movies that we think are worth your time, and they are all currently available on Freevee. You can access the service now at the link below:

The Google Pixel 7a is officially here. Like its predecessor, the new phone packs a lot of smarts into a very small package. If you’re looking to get the most out of your new Pixel 7a, there are a few tips and tricks that can help you out. We’ve put together some of the best ones.

Google Pixel 7a tips and tricks

1. Buy a Pixel 7a case and screen protector

From cracked screens to power issues, problems with your phone can happen at any time. Fortunately, there’s always the option of sending your phone in for repairs. But have you ever wondered what happens when the company has your phone? Well, you don’t have to wonder anymore; Samsung just pulled the curtain back on its phone repair process.

In a video released today, the company’s Customer Care department revealed how it handles your phone repairs. The video focuses on Samsung’s walk-in and mail-in repair centers in Texas and points out that customers have three options from which to choose. Those options include walk-in, mail-in, and at-home.

MediaTek has long relied on chip kingpin Arm for its CPU and GPU needs, but it sounds like the Taiwanese chipmaker could soon turn to a graphics giant for future mobile processors.

Digitimes reports (h/t: WinFuture) that MediaTek could use an NVIDIA GeForce GPU in its next-generation flagship processor for smartphones, citing “industry sources.” It’s believed that this processor could debut as soon as 2024.

Each year, the American Customer Satisfaction Index (ACSI) releases a report surrounding opinions about the best smartphones in the United States. Last year, we saw Americans’ views on Samsung and Apple being pretty much equal. Each company received a score of 80/100.

However, the ACSI 2022-2023 report tells a different story. It looks like consumers in the US think Apple is doing a slightly better job as its score went up to 81/100. Samsung, unfortunately, did not make an equal gain, so it is stuck with last year’s score. This means that, officially, consumer sentiment towards Apple is stronger than Samsung, in the US at least.

Foldables are fun, but they do suffer from various issues, with the crease in the middle of the screen being one of them. Google has recently launched its own foldable phone, and a lot of people are wondering if the Google Pixel Fold has a crease and how visible it is.

Creases on foldable phones happen to be an eyesore for me, but many may not mind it. Regardless, it’s important to know if it’s there.

A crazy Facebook glitch reared its head last week, as searching for people on the platform resulted in friend requests automatically being sent to them.

The glitch has since been fixed, and Facebook has now shed more light on the problem in an alert to users.

Update, May 16, 2023 (04:45 AM ET): We’ve updated this Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 rumor hub with new details about a possible early launch for the phone.

Update, May 16, 2023 (04:44 AM ET): We’ve updated this Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 rumor hub with new details about a possible early launch for the phone.

Samsung usually holds an Unpacked event in Q3 each year where it announces new foldable phones and plenty more. We’ve heard rumors that the company could bring this year’s event forward by a few weeks, and now a new report seemingly corroborates these rumors.

The Korean Chosun outlet (h/t: SammyFans) reports that Samsung will hold an Unpacked event on July 26, where it’ll reveal the Galaxy Z Fold 5 and Galaxy Z Flip 5 foldables.

Update: May 16, 2023 (3:48 AM ET): Samsung will reportedly hold its next Galaxy Unpacked event on July 26. According to Korean media outlet Chosun, Samsung will unveil the Galaxy Z Fold 5 and Galaxy Z Flip 5 at an event in Seoul, two weeks earlier than the previous Unpacked event that brought us the Galaxy Z Fold 4 and Z Flip 4.

Samsung’s Galaxy S23 phones are pretty versatile devices, with the S23 Ultra in particular being one of the most feature-packed phones of the year. What if you’re in the military and the Galaxy S23 family just isn’t cutting it, though?

Well, it turns out that Samsung is offering two new Tactical Edition smartphones. These are the Galaxy S23 Tactical Edition and Galaxy XCover 6 Pro Tactical Edition. The devices are positioned as “military smartphones,” coming with a host of extra features. And no, a hidden knife isn’t one of them.

WhatsApp has introduced a new Chat Lock feature designed to keep your conversations more private. It allows you to hide individual chats in a folder that can only be accessed with your device’s password or biometric unlocking system, like a fingerprint. Chat Lock also automatically hides the contents of your conversation in notifications.

Google bought Nest Labs in 2014 to make a major smart home push, and now, everything from thermostats to speakers and displays bears the Nest branding. Some of the company’s offerings are better than others ― and we’re here to play favorites. These are the best Google Nest products you can buy right now.

The best Google Nest products

Editor’s note: We’ll add new Nest products to this list as they launch.

Update, May 15, 2023 (10:10 PM ET): Kyocera reached out to Android Authority to clarify that the original news described below is inaccurate due to translation errors. Instead, Kyocera is restructuring its consumer strategy in Japan to more closely align with its business-first strategy in North America.

Here is a Kyocera statement from Vipul Dalal, Vice President of the Communications Equipment Group at Kyocera International, Inc. of San Diego:

Update, May 15, 2023 (07:26 PM ET): Google has issued a statement related to the battery drain and overheating issues described in the article below. A Google spokesperson said:

There aren’t all that many good Android tablets on the market, but with the release of the Pixel Tablet, Google finally has some skin in the game. So how does it match up against the leading Samsung Tab S8? Here’s our full Google Pixel Tablet vs Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 comparison to help you find out which one is right for you!

Google Pixel Tablet vs Samsung Galaxy Tab S8: At a glance

Pixel Tablet vs Galaxy Tab S8: Specs

Although they’re both tablets, the Google Pixel Tablet and Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 have different use cases. Both are capable tablets for streaming, web browsing, and apps, but the Pixel Tablet dock makes it a better smart hub and display, while the Galaxy Tab S8’s ecosystem of accessories make it a better productivity device.

The Google Pixel family has long had a list of features that make it a go-to for die-hard fans. Whether it’s the vanilla Android experience or the powerful camera, the Pixel packs some features that set it apart from the pack. As Android nerds, we’re always on the lookout for Google Pixel deals.

The Google Pixel 7 line landed in 2022 and didn’t disappoint. It also led to some excellent deals popping up on previous generations of the Pixel. As we eagerly await the Pixel 7a and the Pixel 8, you can peruse our roundup of the best deals on everything from the Pixel 7 Pro to the Pixel 4 and even more nostalgic devices.

Wireless headphones are popular accessories, and new ones come out every year. While it’s always fun to turn your attention to the next thing in audio tech, the fact is that you don’t need to buy the latest and greatest. Today, we’ll look at the Beats Studio 3 vs Sony WH-1000XM4. Both are years-old active noise-canceling (ANC) headphones with some neat software features. Time to find out which headphones are worth your dollar.

Beats Studio 3 vs Sony WH-1000XM4: At a glance

The Beats Studio 3 and Sony WH-1000XM4 are both years-old premium headphones. Here’s an overview of their main differences:

Every phone produced worldwide has a unique International Mobile Equipment Identity (IMEI) number. This 15-digit number is handy to know, as it can help identify your device if it is lost or stolen and can be used to block a specific phone in the latter case. Quickly find out how to find your IMEI number on an Android phone.

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Since last year, Microsoft has had its hands full, trying to convince regulators to accept its purchase of Activision Blizzard. On the heels of the UK’s Competition and Markets Authority’s (CMA) rejection, Microsoft just got a much-needed win.

Today, the EU’s regulatory body, the European Commission (EC), announced that it has approved Microsoft’s bid to acquire Activision Blizzard. According to the EC, this approval is conditional on “full compliance with the commitments offered by Microsoft.”

When it comes to creating your smart home, Google and Amazon are two of the most popular options. How you decide which ecosystem to pick is up to you, but you might as well save money while you do so. That’s why we’ve gone ahead and gathered some of the best Google Home and Google Nest deals available right now.

Some of the Google Nest products include smart thermostats, smart speakers, and home automation hubs. They can be controlled using your phone or Google Assistant. Nest products, in particular, are known for their sleek design and easy-to-use features, which make them popular among users looking to make their homes more smart, secure, and energy-efficient.

If you use Google Drive (and really, who doesn’t?), you’ve no doubt been hit with spam shares from people you don’t know. Right now, I have hundreds of shares from users like “Baby69” and “SeCret ParTner NeeDed,” all of which are likely scams. To make this matter worse, Drive, by default, notifies users of each new share, which forced me to simply shut off all share notifications from the app.

Now, finally, there is a Google Drive spam folder to catch this garbage. Google announced this new feature pretty quietly via a blog post during Google I/O, so you might have missed it. Regardless, I now have the feature live in my Drive app, so it’s clearly rolling out at a solid clip.

For years now, one of the most popular T-Mobile perks for subscribers has been an annual subscription to MLB.TV. This is the place you can watch out-of-market home and away games as well as pre- and post-game content. Typically, this service costs $149.99 at the start of each season.

Back in March, T-Mobile once again offered free MLB.TV to customers. However, if you missed the opportunity to grab it then, you have another chance. On May 23, 2023, T-Mo will re-open sign-ups for the baseball streaming service, once again at zero cost.

Update: May 15, 2023 (11:23 AM ET): We’ve updated the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE rumor hub with possible release window information. Read on for all the latest information.

Original article: We’ve become so accustomed to Apple’s iterative smartphone launches each year that the iPhone 14 event represented one of the most exciting in recent memory. Sure, the base model was practically identical to its predecessor, but Apple gave us a Plus instead of a Mini, and the Pro devices introduced a brand-new punch hole display.

The instantly memeable Dynamic Island (Apple’s fancy name for the screen cutout and its corresponding software enhancements) is the biggest shakeup to the iPhone design in years. In many ways, it made up for a lack of innovation elsewhere in Apple’s flagship phone lineup, with plenty of consumers deciding there was no need to upgrade just yet. Will 2023’s iPhone 15 series offer more than just superficial improvements and convince more people to make the jump? Let’s find out.

It has been half a decade since YouTube Premium launched. First known as YouTube Red, the service is now bundled with YouTube Music Premium and offers a bunch of perks for a better viewing and listening experience. However, even though the service has matured over the years, YouTube Premium hasn’t exactly exploded in popularity. The relentless sign-up pop-ups certainly didn’t help, but there are solid arguments in favor of subscribing.

So, if you are yet to give YouTube Premium a try, we are here to tell you the good, the bad, and the ugly about the service.

Apple TV Plus is among the best streaming services, and it has emerged as one of the best alternatives to Netflix. While it launched with a small library in 2019, Apple’s offerings have grown enormously, especially with its award-winning TV shows. But what are the best Apple TV Plus movies?

Apple has admittedly not put out as many movies as it has series. The service boasts some truly standout TV and has become a major player in streaming, but its film division is lagging behind a bit. Still, there are some terrific titles on the movie side, including one Academy Award Best Picture winner. Below, we offer our picks of the top 14 among them.

Samsung really wants you to get your hands on a good Galaxy flagship, and it’s back again with another week of exciting offers. This time, you can get up to $750 of enhanced trade-in and up to $50 of Samsung Credit on devices like the Galaxy S23 Ultra and Galaxy S23 Plus. There’s also a sweet deal on the Galaxy S22 Ultra, which makes it an absolute steal.

Binging is the new normal for watching TV. Fans can race through entire seasons of their favorite shows as fast as they like. The trend arguably started with DVD boxed sets but really kicked into high gear with the advent of streaming and seasons of Netflix and its competitors‘ original series dropped all at once as opposed to the old weekly rollout. Some shows have really thrived in the binging age, with more new titles launching every week, so it makes sense to ask, which are the best binge shows you can watch?

Read on for our list of the best binging shows to watch all at once.

Reports of OPPO wiping off products from its German website started doing the rounds over the weekend. Indeed, there is no OPPO device listed on the company’s official website in Germany. Instead, the page displays a banner that reads (machine translated), “No product information is currently available on our website. Some of the products are also not available in Germany, including Reno 8 Series, Find N2 Flip.”

The next OnePlus flagship phone could bring a significant camera upgrade. According to Weibo leaker Digital Chat Station, the company is currently testing a periscope camera on the “SM8650” product line. The said model number allegedly belongs to the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processor. That means it is highly likely that the OnePlus phone said to be coming with a periscope camera arrangement is the OnePlus 12.

Update: May 15, 2023 (3:20 AM ET): HTC has officially announced a launch date for its new U series phone. The company tweeted on May 13 that the device would launch later this week on Thursday, May 18.

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Google has agreed to pay a sum of $8 million to settle a lawsuit alleging the company used deceptive radio ads to market the Pixel 4, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton announced on Friday.

Amazon Prime is one of the few retail subscription services that just about anyone can make use of, but one of its best features is frequently lost in the crowd of competitors. Amazon Prime Video has a huge library of content, including original shows and movies, that rivals even the most popular services like Netflix, Disney Plus, and Hulu.

In fact, the service has grown to the point that there is a standalone Amazon Prime Video subscription in several markets that’s cheaper than a full Amazon Prime subscription.

Problem #1: The Spotify app is not loading or playing music

Any interruption while listening to your favorite playlists or podcasts is annoying, so the Spotify app not loading or playing music is a huge problem. Here’s what you can try if Spotify is not working as expected.

Amazon’s Ring is practically the default video doorbell option for many people, and no wonder, given its parent company and a headstart in the market. The Alexa-powered Battery Doorbell Plus is positioned to become the brand’s new flagship — but is it worth a place at your front door? Find out in Android Authority‘s Ring Battery Doorbell Plus review.

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Are you familiar with the term “goblincore?” I wasn’t, but Spotify decided it was the perfect phrase to introduce me to its Niche Mix feature. I laughed. I showed my colleagues here at Android Authority, and they laughed. Then, I looked up the term goblincore and found that it’s an aesthetic based on parts of nature not traditionally considered beautiful, like snails, moss, and mushrooms. I laughed a little more and wondered why Spotify chose this example to bring me into the world of hyper-specific playlists. Only after all of this laughing and research did I finally listen to the playlist and decide that, honestly, maybe Spotify Niche Mixes are onto something.

Wait, what’s a Spotify Niche Mix?

Nanoleaf is probably best known for its light panels, but it also sells something called the Essentials line, consisting of more conventional smart bulbs and lightstrips. Until recently their problem was that while they supported Thread, the only way you could take advantage of that was usually Apple HomeKit or Nanoleaf’s own Thread ecosystem. In theory, the new Essentials Matter open up support to Amazon Alexa, Google Home, Samsung SmartThings, and anything else with Matter over Thread  — but should you make them the foundation of your smart home’s lighting?

Nanoleaf Essentials Lightstrip (Matter)

• Universal compatibility
• Thread mesh network benefits
• Low-cost

Via a new Matter version, Nanoleaf's Essentials lightstrip can now connect to Amazon Alexa, Google Home, and Samsung SmartThings, not just HomeKit.

$49.99 at Amazon

Nanoleaf Essentials Bulb A19 (Matter)

• Universal compatibility
• Thread's mesh network benefits
• Low-cost

Nanoleaf's Thread-equipped Essentials bulbs have been upgraded with Matter, expanding support beyond HomeKit to Amazon Alexa, Google Home, and Samsung SmartThings.

$19.99 at Amazon

Has Nanoleaf upgraded the specs on its Essentials Matter?

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“AI is taking over the world, but I’m not ready for it,” is a sentiment I shared with you a few weeks ago. My apprehensions about generative AI haven’t changed since then, but as I heard the word “AI” being uttered for the 100th time during this week’s Google I/O, a quick realization dawned on me: I was OK with that. Maybe not as ecstatic as the hundreds of I/O attendees clapping and laughing like a ’90s sitcom track, but still, relatively OK and comfortable with Google’s approach to generative AI.

I’ve since rewatched the conference once more while rewinding specific moments many times over to analyze them. I’ve also given myself a couple of days to re-assess whether my rose-tinted Google glasses were affecting my judgment here. The result is I’m still generally comfortable with Google’s AI approach. Where OpenAI’s GPT4 presentation and Microsoft’s CoPilot launch left me in awe but also intimidated and concerned, Google’s take seems smartly selective and restrained.

The AirPods and AirPods Pro are some of the best true wireless earbuds you can get and are an absolute no-brainer if you have Apple devices. The speedy connections, easy access to information, seamless cross-device usage between iPhones, iPads, and Macs, and of course, their excellent audio quality are why AirPods are so popular. However, like any tech, AirPods aren’t without problems, and it’s the worst when you put on a pair only to find them without a charge. If you’ve remembered to plug in your earbuds, the lack of a charge might be because of something else. Here’s what to do if your AirPods and AirPods case are not charging.

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The one thing that immediately struck me the moment I opened the Pixel 7a box was how phenomenally well-built this phone is. In hand, it is virtually indistinguishable from my more expensive Pixel 7 and 7 Pro, despite the switch from a glass to a plastic back. Sure, the similar white color helps, but everything about the Pixel 7a feels solid and premium — way more than the Pixel 6a or any other A series phone ever did.

Google isn’t joking this time around. At $499, this midrange phone is excellent on paper, and even better in reality. Just start counting all the ways the Pixel 7a is better than the 6a and you’ll notice that the upgrades stack up to easily justify the $50 markup in price (if not more). But could it be the last A series Pixel from Google? Rumors suggest so, but I think otherwise.

Welcome to the 484th edition of Android Apps Weekly. This one is also a bit longer than most, thanks to Google I/O 2023. Here are the big headlines from the last week:

• Skyline, the Nintendo Switch emulator, was shut down this week. The developers received a DMCA takedown request from Nintendo. It’s not for the emulator itself but rather the method the developers use to dump security keys. You can read more about it at the link.
• Google Play Store ads are apparently getting worse. The Play Store is now offering ads and limited-time events when you search for something. It only shows up after clicking on the search bar, but they are easy enough to ignore. It shouldn’t be a big deal, but you’ll definitely notice it.
• Samsung and Google are working together to make background apps more reliable. In fact, Samsung promises that One UI 6.0 (built on Android 14) won’t kill your background tasks as frequently as it does right now. This is a big deal since Samsung’s penchant for shutting down background tasks is legendary.
• Android’s Find My Device network will soon use Bluetooth proximity to help track your Android phone. It’ll also work with Tile, Chipolo, Pebblebee, and more trackers over time. In short, this brings Android’s Find My Device network in line with Apple’s by using every Android phone in the world to help find yours. That’s great news. Read more about it at the link.
• Android 14 Beta 2 arrived for Pixel phones this week. The new update includes support for 10-bit HDR, lossless USB audio, and out-of-the-box support for Health Connect. Hit the link to learn more details, but we knew most of this stuff was coming already.
• Google I/O 2023 had a number of app-related announcements. We’ll list them all briefly with links so you can learn about everything that happened. Google announced Magic Editor as part of Google Photos. It’s quite powerful, and it’s worth checking out. Google Bard got a host of updates, including AI art generation and an upgrade to Google’s PaLM 2. Google also opened Bard up to 180 countries in English, Korean, and Japanese.
• Google announced that RCS is used by 800 million people, and none of them are Apple users. Google also added more AI experiences to Gmail via the Help Me Write feature, Google Maps via Immersive View for Routes, and Google Search. There was even an AI-driven notebook for students that is in active development. Hit all of the above links to learn more about each product.

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You’re not alone if you’re a little unsure what Google’s strategy for its smart home ecosystem is right now. Shortly after killing off support for third-party smart displays, Mountain View launched the Pixel Tablet at Google I/O 2023 — a dockable large screen with built-in Google Home functionality. In other words, a smart display.

The Pixel Tablet is certainly an intriguing product, but is this the future of Nest Hubs or simply another experiment Google will have forgotten about in 12 months’ time? Either way, there’s just one problem; who wants to spend $499/€680 to control their smart lights?

Every year, smartphone fans look forward to the latest flagship Android phones from Samsung. In 2023, those flagships were in the Galaxy S23 series. Next year, however, we expect to see the Samsung Galaxy S24 series. We know it’s a long way away, but rumors surrounding these phones are already ramping up!

Below, you’ll find all the latest credible rumors surrounding the Galaxy S24, Galaxy S24 Plus, and Galaxy S24 Ultra. We’ve also included a wishlist, which is made up of things we hope to see but don’t have any evidence for yet.

Welcome to The Weekly Authority, the Android Authority newsletter that breaks down the top Android and tech news from the week. The 244th edition here and it’s that time of year again, Google I/O! If you missed Wednesday’s big event, we’ve got all the updates. Also in this week’s TWA, we’ve got loads of Motorola Razr 40 Ultra leaks, Sony’s Xperia 1 V launch, the latest on Microsoft’s Activision Blizzard deal, and Google and Wendy’s AI drive-through makeover — plus pricing, specs, and a release date for the ASUS ROG Ally.

Since hearing about Sony’s shutdown of PixelOpus, I’ve started playing Concrete Genie, and it’s such a colorful, addictive little game; plus, it’s currently included with PS Plus Premium.

There are many ways to customize your Pixel phone to have it match your personality. One of those options is your ringtone. If you’re a fan of smooth jazz, then Google may have just provided you with the perfect ringtone.

As spotted by 9to5Google, the Mountain View-based company just updated its Sounds app to version 3.1. If you own a Pixel phone, you can update the app in the Play Store. The update coincides with the launch of the Pixel 7a.

On Thursday, Elon Musk teased on Twitter that he had found his replacement as CEO of Twitter. However, the billionaire did not reveal who he had chosen for the role of Twitter CEO. But now we know who will be running the social platform going forward.

Today, in a congratulatory tweet, Musk revealed that his replacement will be Linda Yaccarino. As he mentions in the tweet, she will take over as CEO and will focus primarily on business operations. Additionally, Musk makes it known that his role with the company will change from CEO to chief technology officer and executive chairman.

Getting custom ringtones isn’t as popular as it once was, but that’s likely because it’s easier than ever to find them. Surprisingly, the market for Android apps to find ringtones, notification tones, and alarm tones isn’t as vibrant as one would believe. These days, there are only a few apps with the capabilities, and Zedge pretty much owns the market. Some apps, like Google’s Clock, let you record your own alarm sounds, but it’s not a super common feature. In this short roundup, we’ll take a look at the best Android apps for ringtones and notification tones.

The best Android apps for notification tones and ringtones

1. InShot MP3 Cutter and Ringtone Maker
2. Pi Music Player
3. Ringtone Maker
4. Zedge
5. Z Ringtones

Inshot MP3 Cutter and Ringtone Maker

Price: Free / $3.99

Whether I am camping in the wilderness or rummaging in the attic, there is almost nothing I love more than using the word “torch” (instead of “flashlight”). Garmin’s latest adventure watch adds this small joy and so much more to users’ wrists in what turns out to be a major upgrade to the Instinct 2 series. The latest device packs a powerful, built-in light, plus a number of significant improvements on both the hardware and software fronts. Find out more in this Garmin Instinct 2X review.

Garmin Instinct 2X Solar

• Built-in LED flashlight
• Multi-band GNSS
• Training Readiness

The Instinct 2X adds key upgrades to the adventure line for an even more capable fitness-tracking watch. In addition to multi-band GNSS and more efficient solar charging capabilities, the device offers advanced training features from Garmin's higher-end devices. It also features a built-in LED flashlight with adjustable brightness and strobe options.

X is for X-Large

Google’s latest hardware just launched this week during Google I/O. Now that people have had some quality time with the Pixel 7a, some discoveries are being made. One of those discoveries is a new feature not found on any other Pixel phone.

Hiding in the Settings of the Pixel 7a, neatly tucked away in Vibration & haptics — found in Sounds & Vibration — is a new feature. As spotted by Android Police, the new feature is called Adaptive alert vibration.

Update #1, 12 May, 2023 (11:16 AM ET): It appears as though Facebook’s auto-friend request bug has been fixed (phew). We’ve checked several unfollowed profiles on different accounts and didn’t see any unwanted friend requests being sent. Meta has yet to comment on what the issue was, but for now it seems safe to peek at your crush once again.

Yikes. If you’re in the habit of stalking profiles on Facebook you might want to respect people’s privacy for a little bit. According to many reports from disgruntled users across social media, Facebook is sending unintended friend requests to other users just by looking at their profiles.

When the Google Pixel Fold price started to leak, I admit I was dubious. This was Google, after all, and its Pixel phones are priced very competitively, so why would the Pixel Fold be any different? I was holding out hope that the rumors were wrong and we’d all be pleasantly surprised by a significantly cheaper retail price. Then the bombshell was dropped at I/O: $1,799. Dollar-to-pound/euro, it’s even more expensive in the UK at £1,749 and Germany at €1,899. Ouch.

So what gives? We’ve been pondering this for a while here at Android Authority and we think there are a few explanations to this pricing strategy. First and foremost, foldable phones are still expensive to make, especially if you’re going to go out of your way to design the hinge and display a little differently, as we noted in our hands-on with the Pixel Fold.

Google announced at its I/O developer conference that its Bard chatbot would be broadly available in 180 markets. It marks a major expansion for the platform, which saw a very limited release at first.

Canada and Europe are missing from the list of supported markets, though. Now, Google has hinted at a possible reason for these omissions in an emailed response to an Android Authority query.

Email is one of the oldest and most important forms of online communication. It’s a service many of us use every single day. There are tons of email services and email apps that accompany them. Some may only have a single account on something like Gmail, Outlook, or Yahoo. Their individual apps will give you the best experience. However, most people have email apps from multiple providers and want something that can aggregate it all into one spot. If you’re looking for something new, here are the best email apps for Android. The latter half of the decade was rough for email clients, as some of the best (such as Inbox by Gmail and Astro) went down in flames. We will miss them greatly.

We’d also like to give an honorable mention to Hey (Google Play link). It’s a really interesting and entertaining email app, but it gives you a new email address and is really expensive, so it’s difficult to put it on the list. It has some decent features, though, so check it out if you want another option.

Update: May 12, 2023 (4:42 AM ET): It looks like there might be some good news for those wanting to emulate Nintendo Switch games on their Android phones. A new emulator from two of the Skyline developers will pick up where the discontinued emulator left off.

In an FAQ post on the Strato Discord channel, the team notes that Strato is a “continuation” of Skyline by two of the four main Skyline developers. The FAQ notes that this is still an open-source project, but that there’s no APK available just yet. Nor is there a timeline for the emulator to be released.

Update: May 12, 2023 (4:17 AM ET): Tipster Evan Blass has posted even more Razr 40 Ultra renders. This time, the renders show off several color options while also revealing the Razr 40 Ultra moniker.

The leaker also posted even more images on his (locked) Twitter account if you’d like to view more. Nevertheless, this is certainly looking like the biggest cover screen on a clamshell foldable.

OPPO got into the custom chip game in 2021 when it announced the MariSilicon X imaging NPU, shipping in the Find X5 series and several other handsets. The company followed up with the MariSilicon Y Bluetooth audio chip, but there’s some bad news for the firm’s chip design efforts.

OPPO confirmed to Android Authority that it’s shutting down its ZEKU chip design unit, responsible for the manufacturer’s custom chips.

We first spotted a listing and private video for the Fairbuds XL headphones last month. This suggested that Fairphone was bringing its sustainable and repairable approach to the headphone segment.

The Samsung Galaxy S23 devices are some of the best smartphones you can get. But their size and all-glass build make them vulnerable to serious damage in case of accidental bumps and drops. A good case and screen protector go a long way in keeping these expensive phones in pristine condition, and that’s where Spigen steps up! Spigen is a popular go-to for anyone looking for the perfect mix of style and protection, and the case maker has knocked it out of the park with its Galaxy S23 collection.

The company’s Galaxy S23 cases are made with high-quality materials and do a great job when it comes to keeping your phone safe from bumps, drops, and scratches. Spigen is also an official partner in the Samsung Mobile Accessory Partner Program (SMAPP), so you can expect precision fits and seamless looks with every Spigen Galaxy S23 case. With various designs, styles, and levels of protection, Spigen has an excellent case for every Galaxy S23 owner. Let’s take a look!

Spigen Ultra Hybrid

The Galaxy S23 devices are good-looking phones, so it’s a shame to have to cover it up with a protective case or cover, even if necessary. The Spigen Ultra Hybrid is an excellent choice if you want to show off the phone’s design. The transparent case is made with a polycarbonate back and TPU bumper and uses Air Cushion technology to provide outstanding protection.

The Spigen Ultra Hybrid lets the phone’s looks stand out while keeping it safe and sound. Spigen’s attention to detail shines through in the case’s design, with the precise camera cutouts ensuring extra protection with a clean fit. Transparent cases tend to yellow over time, but Spigen helps reduce that problem with its Dura Clear technology to maximize yellowing resistance. And it doesn’t require compromising on features either, with the case thin enough to allow wireless charging and NFC payments using Samsung Pay and other apps.

Spigen Liquid Air

There’s a good reason why the Liquid Air is one of Spigen’s best-selling cases for the Samsung Galaxy S23 series, with the slim, form-fitting case offering the perfect mix of style and professionalism. The truss-patterned back and side ridges look great and add grip and protection. Adding to its protective features are a raised bezel around the display, precise raised camera cutouts, covered buttons, and Air Cushion technology for enhanced corner protection.

Like with the Ultra Hybrid, you won’t have any issues with wireless charging and NFC payments with the Spigen Liquid Air. If you’re looking for something different from the standard matte black, the Abyss Green color option is an excellent way to go.

Spigen Tough Armor

All Spigen cases offer solid protection for your Galaxy S23. But if you want to ensure complete all-protection, it doesn’t get much better than the Spigen Tough Armor. The dual-layer case combines a TPU interior and polycarbonate exterior shell with an impact-resistant foam layer. Along with Spigen’s Air Cushion technology for shock dissipation and enhanced corner safety, it’s no surprise that the Tough Armor meets military-grade drop protection standards.

Precise cutouts for the camera, a raised lip around the display, and covered buttons complete the heavy-duty protection picture. And Spigen manages to do so without layering on the thickness and weight. It’s thin enough to allow wireless charging without compromising safety in any way. The built-in kickstand is a handy bonus and lets you prop the phone up in the landscape orientation. Joining the Tough Armor’s signature black and gunmetal color options is the new stylish-looking Abyss Green.

Spigen Optik Armor

Cases like the Ultra Hybrid, Liquid Air, and Tough Armor are popular choices. But Spigen has plenty of other unique cases available as well. The Galaxy S23 series’ standout feature is its camera. And if you want to ensure complete protection, the Spigen Optik Armor is the case you want. The Optik Armor ticks all the right boxes when it comes to standard device protection, with a TPU and polycarbonate hybrid build, a textured coating for extra grip, and Air Cushion technology to keep the phone safe from drops.

But the Optik Armor earns its moniker with its Snap Lens Protection technology, a cover that slides and snaps into place to keep the camera dust and damage-free when you aren’t using it. Even when the cover slide is open, the precise cutouts and raised bezels around the lenses keep the camera setup safe in case of unfortunate accidents.

Spigen Rugged Armor and Rugged Armor Pro for Samsung accessories

Spigen’s protective capabilities extend beyond just the Samsung Galaxy S23 smartphones. If you are a part of the Samsung ecosystem, you likely have accessories like the Galaxy Watch and Galaxy Buds and other devices like the Galaxy Tab. The Spigen Rugged Armor and Armor Pro cases for these devices have you covered.

Like any watch you wear on your wrist all day, the Galaxy Watch is susceptible to scratches and accidental bumps. Touch is an essential input method, so you want to ensure that the screen remains pristine. That’s possible with the Rugged Armor Pro case and strap for the Galaxy Watch. It gives the watch a sporty look, while the raised bezel keeps the display safe from scratches and bumps. You don’t have to worry about losing functionality, either. Precise cutouts on the side and bottom provide easy access to the watch’s buttons and features like heart rate monitoring.

The Rugged Armor case for the Galaxy Buds has a sleek and stylish two-piece design that provides comprehensive coverage and plenty of grip. Built with Hybrid Polymer technology, it keeps the earbuds’ charging case free from scratches and safe from bumps and drops. You also get a metal carabiner to make it easy to carry around.

And finally, there’s the Spigen Rugged Armor for the Galaxy Tab. Anyone familiar with Spigen’s case will be right at home with the Rugged Armor, one of its most popular options. This time, Spigen has enlarged it to bring the same level of protection and grip to Samsung’s tablets. It’s slim and light but with ample protection and is a great way to keep your tablet safe.

Spigen screen protectors for the Galaxy S23

Spigen takes its phone protection to the next level with two excellent screen protectors for the Galaxy S23 series. The Spigen EZ Fit tempered glass screen protector is available for the Galaxy S23 and S23 Plus. It has a 9H hardness rating for scratch resistance. It’s also thin enough to ensure no difference in the viewing and touch experience. The included installation tool makes applying the screen protector a breeze on the Galaxy S23.

If you’re looking for something other than tempered glass, the Spigen NeoFlex is the way to go. The thin film screen protector keeps the display scratch-free and is barely noticeable with everyday use. It’s a great option if you are looking for screen protection for the Galaxy S23 Ultra’s curved display.

Spigen Essential wireless charger

The Spigen Essential wireless charger offers 15W fast charging capabilities with Air Boost technology. The charging pad has a sleek design that won’t look out of place on any desk or bedside table. Spigen has put the device through various rigorous tests for durability and reliability. These include high and low-temperature tests and drop tests in real-world scenarios to ensure the wireless charger can withstand harsh conditions.

Spigen’s cases for the Galaxy S23 offer a perfect mix of style and protection. A variety of options are available to perfectly suit your needs. From rugged cases with built-in kickstands to excellent transparent options to show off the phone’s design and everything in between. But Spigen does more than just keep your phone safe. It has a vast collection of cases and covers for a variety of accessories like smartwatches and earbuds. And practical peripherals like wireless chargers are a great way to make the most of your smartphone experience.

Founded by Ray Kroc (and not a clown named Ronald) in 1954, McDonald’s is one of the largest and best-recognized fast-food chains in the world. It has more than 36,000 restaurants in over 100 countries and caters to all types of hungry patrons, including iPhone users. It might serve apple pie, but does McDonald’s take Apple Pay?

We’ll answer that question, explain how things work when buying your food through the various purchasing routes, and look at what other forms of payment are accepted by the fast-food giant.

Does McDonald’s take Apple Pay?

All McDonald’s outlets in the US accept Apple Pay as a payment option, with the company being among the early adopters of the service. You can use your Apple Watch, iPhone, or iPad to pick up the famed Big Mac and anything else on the menu.

Visa, MasterCard, American Express, and Discover cards are all acceptable registered cards to Apple Pay when paying at McDonald’s, provided they are issued by a US bank.

You can use Apple Pay whether you’re in the restaurant, swinging by the drive-thru, or ordering via the McDonald’s app. We’ll run you through how each of them works.

How to use Apple Pay at McDonald’s

Once you’ve wandered in and ordered your favorite meal, here’s how to use Apple Pay at McDonald’s using an iPhone:

1. Tap the side button on your iPhone twice to open Apple Wallet.
2. Confirm it’s you by entering your passcode or looking at the phone screen if you use Face ID.
3. Your default Apple Pay card will show. If you wish to pay using another card, tap the stack of cards in the wallet and select an alternative.
4. Hold your iPhone within a few inches of the NFC card reader to make the payment.
5. Your card will be charged via Apple Pay, and you shouldn’t have to wait long to get your food.

To use Apple Pay on your Apple Watch:

1. Tap the button on the side of your Apple Watch twice to activate Apple Pay.
2. Hold your watch close above the NFC card reader.
3. Your payment will be made and your Apple Watch will buzz to confirm this.

How to use Apple Pay at the McDonald’s drive-thru

While the ordering method might differ, using Apple Pay at the McDonald’s drive-thru is essentially the same process as in the restaurant. Every McDonald’s drive-thru is equipped with the same type of NFC card reader as inside the establishment, so refer to the process above.

The one difference is that the card reader may be situated inside the drive-thru window. In this circumstance, you will need to activate your Apple Pay wallet so that you’re ready to pay, then pass your iPhone or Apple Watch to the staff member in order for them to make the contactless payment.

How to use Apple Pay in the McDonald’s app

Why leave the house when you can have your fast-food delivered? Here’s how to use Apple Pay in the McDonald’s app:

1. Download and log in to the app.
2. Select your nearest McDonald’s restaurant and add the items you want to order to your cart.
3. Follow the steps to complete the order until you get to the payment step.
4. Choose Apple Pay as your payment method and check the card you want to use is selected.
5. Complete the purchase and await your delivery.

What other forms of payment does McDonald’s accept?

Inside the McDonald’s restaurant, you can use all of the usual forms of payment, such as cash, credit card, and debit card. In addition to Apple Pay, you can also use Google Pay, Samsung Pay, and other NFC payment apps.

When using the McDonald’s app, you can pay via credit or debit card in addition to Apple Pay. The app does not offer Google Pay or Samsung Pay as payment options, but you are able to complete the purchase using Venmo or Paypal.

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The Pixel Fold is one of Google’s most premium — and expensive — smartphones to date, starting at $1,799. To put that into context, that’s about as much as a Les Paul or a decent used car. That said, the phone is undeniably overflowing with high-end features, and it will receive at least five years of software updates from Google. During those five years, your device will become home to a ton of important accumulated data. To keep all of that safe, you will want to protect your investment with a proper case. Let’s go over the best Google Pixel Fold cases you can buy to make your Pixel Fold stand the test of time.

The best Google Pixel Fold cases 

• Official Pixel Fold case from Google
• Spigen Thin Fit
• Spigen Ultra Hybrid
• Spigen Slim Armor Pro
• Caseology Parallax

Editor’s note: We’ll be updating this list of Google Pixel Fold cases as new options continue to become available.

Official Google Pixel Fold case

Google’s official Pixel Fold case is crafted using polycarbonate, silicone, and microfiber. It will guard your expensive new Pixel Fold against minor drops and scratches, all the while bolstering the device’s aesthetics with a minimal look. Color-wise, it’s available in Bay, Porcelain, and Hazel. With it being made by Google, you can rest assured that the case will fit snugly and the quality will be top-notch.

Spigen Thin Fit

Spigen makes some of the world’s best smartphone cases, and the Thin Fit for the Google Pixel Fold is an absolute gem of a find. Comprised of scratch-resistant polycarbonate and soft TPU, the case adds an unbelievable amount of in-hand comfort to the Pixel Fold. In short, because it’s so thin as well, it feels great in the hand and will bolster your phone’s defenses against minor drops and bumps.

Spigen Ultra Hybrid

Spigen’s classic clear case, the Ultra Hybrid, is now available for the Pixel Fold silhouette. If you chose wisely with your Google Pixel Fold colorway, you will undoubtedly want to retain most of its original aesthetic. The Ultra Hybrid case from Spigen allows you to do just that.

Spigen Slim Armor Pro

Spigen’s Slim Armor Pro for the Pixel Fold is a bit more of a rugged option. If you’re prone to dropping your phone from higher heights, you may want to give this one a longer look. It features dual-layer protection, impact foam technology for an extra layer of shock resistance, Air Cushion Technology, and even hinge protection. This case also doesn’t add an unmanageable amount of bulk either, so your phone will still fit in your pocket.

Caseology Parallax

Caseology‘s Parallax line is available for most mainstream smartphones — and for good reason. It offers tremendous protection thanks to its TPU and polycarbonate build, hinge coverage, and an attractive modern aesthetic with that recognizable geometric design on the back. The textured back also offers enhanced grip, so your Pixel Fold doesn’t slip from your hand in the first place.

Google’s Health Connect brings plenty of power to one of the smallest members of the wearables market, the Oura Ring. As was announced at Google I/O, Oura now adds integration with a number of popular health platforms. This includes Peloton, the cult-favorite fitness app for at-home workouts.

Each time you sweat through a Peloton class wearing your ring, you can now open the companion app to see your details and biometrics on the home screen. You can even dig into further details by tapping on the workout summary. To maintain Oura’s holistic approach to well-being, users’ Readiness and Activity Scores will also automatically reflect the effort expended during Peloton workouts.

In our experience reviewing the Oura Ring 3, these scores, as well as a Sleep score, facilitate a balanced approach to wellness. Oura tailors the scores according to users’ goals and habits, providing a personalized tracking experience with digestible insights.

The Oura Ring already boasted integration with Strava, a widely-used social platform for runners and cyclists. Integration with Peloton is the second option to allow users to directly import workout data into the Oura app. It’s an exciting step for the device and for Oura users interested in a more dedicated fitness tracking tool.

With the release of the Pixel Fold, Google has officially made its debut in the foldable smartphone market. At $1,799, though, it’s clear that the Pixel Fold is a premium device with plenty of cutting-edge features. But at the same time, it retains many of the signature Pixel-exclusive AI and camera features we’ve come to expect over the years. So given this shared heritage, you might be wondering: how does the Pixel Fold stack up vs the Pixel 7 Pro and which one should you buy?

Google Pixel Fold vs Pixel 7 Pro: Specs

	Google Pixel Fold	Google Pixel 7 Pro
Display	Exterior: - 5.8-inch Dynamic AMOLED - 120Hz refresh rate - 2,092 x 1,080 - 17.4:9 aspect ratio - Gorilla Glass Victus cover - Up to 1550 nits brightness Interior: - 7.6-inch Dynamic AMOLED - 120Hz refresh rate - 2,208 x 1,840 - Ultra-thin glass cover with plastic protection - Up to 1450 nits brightness	- 6.7-inch LTPO pOLED - 120Hz refresh rate - 3,120 x 1,440 - 19.5:9 aspect ratio - Gorilla Glass Victus - Up to 1550 nits brightness
Processor	Tensor G2 Titan M2 security coprocessor	Tensor G2 Titan M2 security coprocessor
RAM	12GB LPDDR5	8GB / 12GB LPDDR5
Storage	256GB / 512GB UFS 3.1	128GB / 256GB / 512GB UFS 3.1
Power	4,821mAh (typical) 21W wired charging 7.5W Qi wireless charging	5,000mAh (typical) 23W wired charging 23W wireless charging (w/ Pixel Stand), 12W Qi wireless, Battery Share
Cameras	Rear: - 48MP wide main sensor (ƒ/1.7, 1/2-inch sensor, 82° FoV, OIS, CLAF) - 10.8MP ultrawide (ƒ/2.2, 1/3-inch sensor, 121.1° FoV) - 10.8MP telephoto (ƒ/3.05, 1/3.1-inch sensor, 5x optical zoom) Front: - 9.5MP wide (ƒ/2.2, 1.22μm, 84° FoV, Fixed focus) Internal: - 8MP wide (ƒ/2.0, 1.12μm, 84° FoV, Fixed focus)	Rear: - 50MP main sensor (f/1.85, 1/1.3-inch, OIS, 82° FoV) - 12MP ultrawide (f/2.2, 1/2.9-inch, auto-focus, 125° FoV) - 48MP telephoto lens (f/3.5, 1/2.55-inch, 5x optical zoom) Front: - 10.8MP wide (f/2.2, 93°, 1/3.1")
Video	Rear: - 4K at 30/60FPS - 1080p at 30/60FPS - 10-bit HDR Front: - 4K at 30/60FPS - 1080p at 30/60FPS Inner screen camera: - 1080p at 30fps	Rear: - 4K at 30/60FPS - 1080p at 30/60FPS Front: - 4K at 30/60FPS - 1080p at 30/60FPS
Software	Pixel UI Android 13 3 Android updates 5 years of security updates	Pixel UI Android 13 3 Android updates 5 years of security updates
IP rating	IPX8 certification	IP68 certification
Biometrics	Power button fingerprint scanner Face unlock	In-display fingerprint scanner Face unlock
Dimensions	Folded: - 139.7 x 79.5 x 12.1mm Unfolded: - 139.7 x 158.7 x 5.8mm	162.9 x 76.55 x 8.9mm
Weight	283g	212g
Display protection	Gorilla Glass Victus (external display) Ultra Thin Glass with protective plastic layer (Internal folding display)	Gorilla Glass Victus
Colors	Obsidian, Porcelain	Snow, Obsidian, Hazel

Even though it’s technically a first-generation product, the Pixel Fold shares many of the same underpinnings as other Google smartphones. Most notably, the AI-focused Tensor G2 SoC is present on both the Pixel Fold and Pixel 7 Pro. It’s undoubtedly a flagship-tier chip, even if it lags behind some of the latest competition, like Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Gen 2.

The two phones also share a similar design language, which Google first introduced with the Pixel 6 series. The metal frame and camera visor have now become distinct elements of the Pixel lineup.

The Pixel Fold features the same chipset and design language as the Pixel 7 Pro.

Look just a little closer, though, and the similarities quickly vanish. Of course, the main difference is that the Pixel Fold houses twice as many displays as the Pixel 7 Pro. At 5.8 inches, Google’s foldable features a smaller cover display than the Pixel 7 Pro’s 6.7-inch panel. However, unfolding the former reveals a 7.6-inch display that’s nearly as large as some tablets. In fact, the foldable grants you 66% more display area compared to the Pixel 7 Pro.

For both of the phones in question, Google has packed bright and vibrant OLED displays with 120Hz refresh rates. They all get similarly bright, with a peak brightness of around 1,500 nits.

There are similarities on the software side too, with the same three-year feature update commitment. On top of that, you get two years of Android security updates. With that in mind, you’ll get approximately half a year’s worth of additional updates if you buy the Pixel Fold.

The Pixel Fold isn't dust resistant like the Pixel 7 Pro, but it's well protected against water.

One clear advantage of Google’s foldable smartphone is that the base model includes 256GB of storage and 12GB of RAM. That’s double the storage and 50% more memory than the Pixel 7 Pro. Having said that, you can pay to upgrade both on the latter.

Moving on to durability, Google joins Samsung as one of the only foldable smartphone brands to offer water resistance. The IPX8 rating means you won’t have to worry about accidental splashes, but you’ll need to keep the phone away from dust. The Pixel 7 Pro, with its IP68 rating, is much more well-protected in this regard. The Pixel Fold’s cover display is protected with Gorilla Glass Victus, which matches the Pixel 7 Pro. On the inside, meanwhile, it gets the same ultra-thin glass that Samsung uses on the Galaxy Z Fold 4.

Google Pixel Fold vs Pixel 7 Pro: Size comparison

You do pay a small price for the Pixel Fold’s flexibility in the form of extra weight (71g difference), which translates to an extra 33% vs the Pixel 7 Pro. Not to mention, the added thickness when folded will result in a tighter fit in your pockets. Having said that, Google has done a decent job of minimizing the Pixel Fold’s footprint. The phone features a waterdrop-style hinge mechanism, which allows it to fold flat without any gaps.

The Pixel Fold is wider than the Pixel 7 Pro when folded, which may be just too wide for one-handed use. Google’s non-folding flagship boasts a slightly curved display, making it feel narrower in the hand. Finally, it goes without saying that you’ll need to use two hands whenever you use the Pixel Fold in its unfolded state.

We’ve noted on several occasions that the Pixel 7 Pro is already quite a substantial phone. Google’s foldable takes that up a notch, so I’d recommend trying out both devices before pulling the trigger.

Google Pixel Fold vs Pixel 7 Pro: Camera

Any comparison involving Google’s smartphones would be incomplete without a camera comparison. Let’s start with the good news. You get a triple camera array on the back of both, the Pixel Fold and Pixel 7 Pro. However, the image sensors aren’t the same on both devices.

The Pixel Fold features a 48MP primary, 10.8MP ultrawide, and 10.8 5x telephoto lens. Meanwhile, the Pixel 7 Pro offers a 50MP main shooter alongside 12MP ultrawide and 48MP 5x telephoto cameras. Right off the bat, it’s clear that the Pixel Fold loses out in terms of resolution. But there’s also another aspect that you may notice unless you look closely at the spec sheet. All three sensors on the Pixel Fold are slightly smaller vs the ones you’ll find on the Pixel 7 Pro.

The Pixel Fold packs slightly smaller camera sensors compared to the Pixel 7 Pro.

We’ve spoken at length about the importance of camera sensor sizes in the past. So it goes without saying that the Pixel 7 Pro has the advantage on paper. Simultaneously, however, Google’s smartphones are known to have some of the best post-processing on the market. We’ve seen the company use its computational photography tech to deliver some impressive results in recent times. In fact, the affordable Google Pixel 7a rivals more expensive smartphones with better on-paper camera hardware.

All of that is to say the Pixel Fold will still deliver excellent results in most shooting conditions. We’ve rated the Pixel 7 Pro as one of the best camera phones money can buy and expect Google’s foldable to perform nearly as well. Rest assured, though, we’ll put the Pixel Fold’s cameras through their paces in our full review.

For a glimpse of Google’s photography prowess, here’s a quick look at some sample photos from the Pixel 7 Pro.

The Pixel Fold also features two front-facing cameras, one for each display. Once again, though, they’re technically not quite as good as the single one present on the Pixel 7 Pro. The latter also features a wider field of view, letting you fit large groups in your shots comfortably. Alternatively, unfolding the Pixel Fold lets you use all three rear cameras — simply frame your shot on the cover display.

Google Pixel Fold vs Pixel 7 Pro: Battery life

The Pixel Fold and Pixel 7 Pro share identical processing hardware, so we can expect similar battery life from a chipset standpoint. In our testing, we’ve found that the Pixel 7 Pro’s battery lasts a full day and then some. That’s thanks to the large 5,000mAh battery, which is larger than the one Google has included in the Pixel Fold.

Going by that spec alone, we can estimate that the foldable won’t last as long. Moreover, battery drain will accelerate quickly when you use the inner display on the Pixel Fold. Remember, the Pixel Fold sports a 66% larger display vs the Pixel 7 Pro when unfolded. Of course, that also means you can earn back a lot of endurance if you use the smaller cover screen for most tasks.

The Pixel Fold's smaller battery may require more frequent top-ups.

It’s more of the same when it comes to fast charging. The Pixel 7 Pro can take nearly two full hours to charge from 0-100. The same will likely hold true for the Pixel Fold as well, depending on how well the device manages heat. Both phones ship without an adapter in the box, but you can use any USB Power Delivery PPS charger.

While both smartphones support Qi wireless charging, the Pixel Fold tops out at 7.5W vs the Pixel 7 Pro’s 12W. Furthermore, the Pixel 7 Pro supports faster 23W wireless charging on the Pixel Stand (2nd gen) as well as reverse wireless charging. Also known as Battery Share, this handy feature lets you top up accessories like Bluetooth earbuds by letting your phone act as a wireless charger.

Google Pixel Fold vs Pixel 7 Pro: Price

Unlike some other smartphone brands, Google doesn’t charge as much for the Pixel 7 Pro relative to its premium internals. At a starting price of $899, it undercuts competition like the Galaxy S23 Ultra and iPhone 14 Pro. Simultaneously, it delivers impressive build quality and camera performance on par with or even beyond those phones.

However, the company hasn’t followed the same strategy with its debutant foldable. The Pixel Fold launches at a whopping $1,799. That’s the same as Samsung charges for its premier folding smartphone. Having said that, the base variant of the Pixel 7 Pro only ships with 128GB of storage and 8GB of RAM. If you need 256GB instead, you’ll have to pay $100 more, which brings the total to $999. That narrows the gap between the two Google flagship smartphones a little, but there’s no doubt that the Fold is much more expensive.

If it helps, we’ve seen deals on the Pixel 7 Pro that knock a few hundred dollars off its launch price. You’d have to wait a few months for that to happen with the Pixel Fold as it hasn’t even hit store shelves yet. It’s already up for pre-order, with sales officially kicking off in June.

Google Pixel Fold vs Pixel 7 Pro: Which one should you buy?

Does the Pixel Fold offer $800+ worth of value over the Pixel 7 Pro? It depends on your intended use cases for each phone. If you see yourself being more productive with a larger display, the foldable is certainly worth considering. However, if you were hoping for even better camera performance from a Google smartphone, the extra cash won’t get you anywhere.

From a pure numbers perspective, it makes sense to go for the Pixel 7 Pro. It features a premium build, excellent image quality, and solid battery life. But all of those will also likely be nearly true of the Pixel Fold with the added utility of a larger canvas. So which one would you pick?

Google Pixel 7 Pro

• Best Google camera
• High-quality display
• Big battery

$799 at Amazon

Save $ 100.00

Google Pixel Fold

• Two bright and beautiful screens
• Pixel camera smarts on a foldable
• Tensor G2 performance

$1799 at Amazon

After months of leaks and speculation, Google has finally taken the wraps off the Pixel Fold. This marks the company’s first foray into the foldable smartphone market, where it has to compete against established offerings from Samsung and only a few others. And even though Google’s smartphone lineup has traditionally undercut rival flagships, that’s not the case here. The Pixel Fold goes up vs Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 4 in terms of both form factor and price this time around. Does Google have what it takes to compete? Let’s find out.

Google Pixel Fold vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4: Specs

	Google Pixel Fold	Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4
Display	Exterior: - 5.8-inch Dynamic AMOLED - 120Hz refresh rate - 2,092 x 1,080 Interior: - 7.6-inch Dynamic AMOLED - 120Hz refresh rate - 2,208 x 1,840	Exterior: - 6.2-inch Dynamic AMOLED - 120Hz refresh rate - 2,316 x 904 Interior: - 7.6-inch Dynamic AMOLED - 120Hz refresh rate - 2,176 x 1,812
Processor	Tensor G2 Titan M2 security coprocessor	Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1
RAM	12GB LPDDR5 RAM	12GB LPDDR5 RAM
Storage	256GB or 512GB UFS 3.1	256, 512GB, or 1TB UFS 3.1
Battery and power	4,821mAh (typical) 21W wired charging 7.5W wireless charging	4,400mAh 25W wired charging 12W Qi wireless charging Wireless PowerShare
Cameras	Rear: - 48MP wide main sensor (ƒ/1.7, 1/2-inch sensor, 0.8μm, 82° FoV, OIS, CLAF) - 10.8MP ultrawide (ƒ/2.2, 1/3-inch sensor, 1.25μm, 121.1° FoV, Lens correction) - 10.8MP telephoto (ƒ/3.05, 1/3.1-inch sensor, 1.22μm, 21.9° FoV, 5x optical zoom) Front: - 9.5MP wide (ƒ/2.2, 1.22μm, 84° FoV, Fixed focus) Internal: - 8MP wide (ƒ/2.0, 1.12μm, 84° FoV, Fixed focus)	Rear: - 50MP wide, 1.0μm, OIS, Dual Pixel AF, ƒ/1.8 - 12MP ultra-wide, 1.12μm, ƒ/2.2 - 10MP telephoto, 1.0μm, OIS, 3x zoom, ƒ/2.4 Exterior front: - 10MP ƒ/2.2, 1.22μm Internal under-display: - 4MP, 2.0μm, ƒ/1.8
Software	Pixel UI Android 13 3 Android updates 5 years of security updates	One UI 4.1 Android 12 4 years of Android updates 5 years of security updates
IP rating	IPX8 certification	IPX8 certification
Biometrics	Power button fingerprint scanner Face unlock	Power button fingerprint scanner Face unlock
Dimensions	Folded: - 139.7 x 79.5 x 12.1mm Unfolded: - 139.7 x 158.7 x 5.8mm	Folded: - 155.1 x 67.1 x 15.8mm (measured at hinge) Unfolded: - 155.1 x 130.1 x 6.3mm
Weight	283g	263g
Display materials	Gorilla Glass Victus (external display) Ultra Thin Glass with protective plastic layer (Internal folding display)	Gorilla Glass Victus Plus (external display) Ultra Thin Glass with protective plastic layer (Internal folding display)
Colors	Obsidian, Porcelain	Global: Graygreen, Phantom Black, Beige

Samsung has played it rather safe with its foldable lineup of late. The past three generations have shared similar designs and only brought incremental improvements like water resistance and an under-display selfie camera. Even if you know about the minor differences between each Galaxy Fold, chances are you won’t be able to quickly identify which generation you’re looking at. The Pixel Fold, meanwhile, opts for a radically different design compared to existing foldables. It also boasts a rear camera bump that’s immediately recognizable, just like the Pixel 7 series.

When folded, the Pixel Fold measures 139mm tall and 79mm wide versus the Galaxy Z Fold 4’s 155mm and 67mm, respectively. In other words, Google’s foldable is significantly shorter and wider.

Dimensions aside, the Pixel Fold and Galaxy Z Fold 4 also differ in terms of their cover display sizes. The outer display of Google’s foldable measures 5.8 inches diagonal, while the inner one nearly approaches a small tablet with 7.6 inches of usable area. On the other hand, the Z Fold 4’s cover display is larger at 6.2 inches. However, opening the phone reveals an inner display that matches the Pixel Fold’s 7.6 inches.

Google claims a higher peak brightness, but you probably won't notice it in the real world.

The OLED displays on both phones refresh at a smooth 120Hz refresh rate. Google claims a higher peak brightness of 1,550 nits for the outer display versus the Fold 4’s 1,000 nits. However, our eyes’ perception of brightness doesn’t scale linearly and Google has only used a 5% window to measure peak brightness. All in all, the Pixel Fold won’t appear 50% brighter in the real world. In fact, you may not even notice a difference between the two displays.

As for processing power, both take rather different approaches once again. Google has opted for its in-house Tensor G2 chip, while Samsung includes Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1 SoC. Both chips represent some of the best smartphone silicon on the market today, but there are some differences. Our Tensor G2 benchmarking found that the Snapdragon chip runs cooler and provides additional graphics processing power in a more energy-efficient package. That should translate to battery life gains, as we’ll discuss in a later section.

Both phones include 256GB of storage and 12GB of RAM, but paying a bit extra will net you twice as much storage. The Pixel Fold does not offer a 1TB storage tier, while Samsung’s foldable does. That said, most people don’t usually need that much storage on a smartphone.

It’s worth noting Samsung’s foldable also supports the S Pen. Even though it’s sold separately, you may want one if you care about drawing or taking notes. And that may very well be the deciding factor over the Pixel Fold. The latter simply doesn’t support any active stylus input.

The Galaxy Z Fold 4 supports the S Pen, while the Pixel Fold lacks stylus input.

Over on the software side, you can expect first-party apps to properly fit the larger display on the Pixel Fold. Over 50 Google apps have been optimized, and the company says that some will stay exclusive to the Pixel Fold for now. The optimizations will come to the Galaxy Z Fold 4 and other foldables at a later date, though. Samsung technically offers one extra year of Android version updates than Google, but the Pixel Fold will launch with Android 13. The Z Fold 4 used up one of its major updates moving from Android 12 to 13.

Before we move on, let’s talk about durability. The Pixel Fold uses Gorilla Glass Victus on the cover screen, while the Z Fold 4 boasts the slightly more scratch-resistant Gorilla Glass Victus Plus. They also use ultra-thin glass on the inside, as virtually all foldables on the market do these days. Google and Samsung also claim IPX8 water resistance, meaning both phones will survive accidental splashes and even submersion. That’s better than other foldables, many of which don’t have any ingress protection (IP) rating whatsoever.

Google Pixel Fold vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4: Size comparison

We’ve already spoken a bit about how the foldables differ in terms of their display sizes, but what do they feel like in the hand? We’ve heard some complaints about the Galaxy Z Fold 4’s slender design over the years, with some finding it hard to type on the narrow cover screen. This won’t be a concern with the Pixel Fold, which is about as wide as a Galaxy S23 Ultra. We’ve praised this short-and-wide design approach in the foldable market before, with the most recent example being the OPPO Find N2.

The Pixel Fold sports a slightly slimmer profile thanks to a more modern hinge design. This should also make it easier to slide in and out of pockets. But it goes without saying that you’ll need to use two hands to maximize your experience when unfolding either smartphone.

We're fans of the Pixel Fold's wider stance for the comfortable typing experience on the cover screen.

Coming to weight, the Pixel Fold might feel a bit less comfortable vs the Galaxy Z Fold 4. At 283g, Google’s foldable doesn’t sound much heavier than the Z Fold 4’s 263g, but for a portable device, every gram counts. We’ve seen foldable smartphones get lighter over the years, and the Z Fold 4 took another step in that direction. Hopefully, Google shaves a few grams off next year to become more competitive in this area.

Google Pixel Fold vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4: Camera

Given the premium positioning of the Galaxy Z Fold 4 and Pixel Fold, you’d expect both smartphones to have the best cameras on the market. However, that’s not necessarily the case, as both Samsung and Google can only fit their best hardware into mainstream flagships. Still, that doesn’t mean the cameras on either foldable will let you down.

The Galaxy Z Fold 4 features a triple camera array on the rear, which includes a 50MP primary shooter, 10MP 3x telephoto, and 12MP ultrawide sensors. Meanwhile, Google has opted for a similar 48MP primary, 10.8MP ultrawide, and 10.8MP 5x telephoto set of sensors. The Pixel Fold does have a slight advantage with its extra zoom capability, though, so it might be the better pick if you care about homing in on your subjects.

Specs aside, we know that smartphone cameras tend to live by and die by their software. But luckily, both Samsung and Google excel at computational photography, helping the phones deliver excellent results in virtually any condition. We can’t pick a definitive winner until we’ve had more hands-on time with the Pixel Fold, but we haven’t been let down by its lower-end counterparts. Likewise, our Galaxy Z Fold 4 review sang praises of the phone’s cameras. Check out some of the samples we captured below.

Moving to the front-facing cameras, you’ll find comparable cameras on the cover screens of both foldables. The inner screen, meanwhile, houses one of the Galaxy Z Fold 4’s most intriguing features — an under-display 4MP shooter. However, don’t expect it to take glamor shots while you’re out and about, as the quality is only serviceable for video calls at best. The Pixel Fold, meanwhile, includes a visible but higher-quality 8MP inner camera.

Google Pixel Fold vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4: Battery life

If you’re in the market for a foldable, chances are that you expect to get a lot of usage out of your smartphone. The Galaxy Z Fold 4 and Pixel Fold house almost tablet-sized displays, so it’s important to know if they’ll make it through a workday.

Our testing suggests that you can get around five and a half hours of screen-on time from the Galaxy Z Fold 4’s 4,400mAh battery. Of course, we expect better results if you use the cover screen for the majority of your tasks. Still, our testing shows that Samsung’s foldable can survive most workdays. At most, you may need a small top-up around bedtime.

The Pixel Fold packs a larger battery, but a slightly more power-hungry chip offsets that benefit.

Google seems to have a small advantage over Samsung as the Pixel Fold packs a 4,800mAh battery. Going by the numbers, you’d expect a 10% uplift compared to the Galaxy Z Fold 4. However, the Tensor G2 in the Pixel Fold isn’t built on the more efficient manufacturing processing used by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1. So all in all, we expect Google’s foldable to fall somewhere around the Galaxy Z Fold 4, even with the larger battery in tow.

Samsung and Google are some of the most conservative brands in the smartphone industry when it comes to charging speeds. The Pixel Fold supports fast charging at 21W, while the Galaxy Z Fold 4 tops out at 25W instead. One silver lining is that both rely on the universal USB Power Delivery PPS standard. Unfortunately, however, neither Google nor Samsung comes close to matching the 67W and 45W we’ve seen OPPO and Tecno offer on their respective foldables.

For quick top-ups, the Galaxy Z Fold 4 and Pixel Fold can charge wirelessly at 10W and 7.5W respectively. A full charge will take several hours at these speeds, so it’s best left for short top-ups. Furthermore, only the Samsung foldable includes support for reverse wireless charging.

Google Pixel Fold vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4: Price

Unlike its prior smartphones, Google hasn’t opted to undercut its closest competitors with the Pixel Fold. Its $1,799 price matches what Samsung charged for the Galaxy Z Fold 4 at launch. However, you may find Samsung’s foldable available at a lower price given that it launched several months ago.

Samsung’s foldable may also get steeper discounts as we head into the launch of the Galaxy Z Fold 5. In fact, we’ve heard that it may launch slightly earlier than expected. So if you’re not buying the Pixel Fold immediately, you may want to see what Samsung has planned for 2023. The Pixel Fold can already be pre-ordered, with sales officially starting in June.

At the bare minimum, the Galaxy Z Fold 5 will feature an upgraded Snapdragon SoC. But we’re also expecting changes to the hinge mechanism, which will allow for a slimmer design and less prominent crease.

Google Pixel Fold vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4: Which one should you buy?

The Pixel Fold and Galaxy Z Fold 4 offer cutting-edge smartphone hardware, but they come at a rather hefty cost. Regardless, they’re unlike anything else on the market, especially in Western markets where we’ve been waiting for a competitor to disrupt Samsung’s reign. As for whether Google has a compelling enough foldable to dethrone the Galaxy Z Fold 4, it’s a close fight.

The Pixel Fold’s wider and shorter stance may improve productivity and usability for many users. It’s also slimmer, thanks to a more modern hinge design compared to the one Samsung has used for several generations. Google has also thrown in a few software tricks, like timed-exclusive foldable app optimizations.

Samsung’s foldable, meanwhile, offers a highly refined hardware package thanks to years of improvements. It sports a lighter design and gets away with a smaller battery thanks to a more efficient chipset. You may also find one on sale, making the Galaxy Z Fold 4 a compelling value vs the Pixel Fold. Which one would you spend your money on?

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4

• Marvelous multitasking
• Large internal display
• Long-term software support

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Google Pixel Fold

• Two bright and beautiful screens
• Pixel camera smarts on a foldable
• Tensor G2 performance

$1799 at Amazon

Google revealed its Android 14 schedule in February 2023, with the first developer preview going live the same day as the reveal. The timeline the company has planned out is very similar to the one the tech giant had for Android 13.

On May 10, Google released the Android 14 beta 2, which is now the latest version of the operating system. This latest beta is designed to be tested by the public. If you have a supported Pixel phone, you can install Android 14 beta 2 now.

Judging from the organization’s release date graphic, the next few updates will be iterative updates. If everything goes as planned, Google expects to reach platform stability sometime in June.

Android 14 timeline

Since the Android 14 release schedule is so similar to Android 13’s, it’s fair to assume Google will follow a similar approach. Last year, Google had two developer previews and eight beta releases for Android 13 before it launched the official update. If Google does something similar this year, there’s a good chance we may see an Android 14 launch sometime in August. However, there’s no guarantee there won’t be delays.

As for which phones will get the new OS, you can expect all versions of the Pixel that haven’t reached their major OS update limit yet, which is every Pixel after and including the Pixel 4a 5G. The same can be said for Samsung’s recent handsets. If you don’t know if your Samsung phone is still eligible, check out our list, which includes every Samsung device getting four major OS updates.

The Android 14 release date for the Pixel will likely precede others, like always. Predicting the OS release date for Samsung is a little trickier to pin down, though. One UI 5 was the fastest OS release Samsung has done, and the company has said that it wants the next update to be even faster.

Here are the significant Android 14 schedule milestones we’ve seen in 2023, so far:

• February 8, 2023 — Android 14 DP1
• March 8, 2023 — Android 14 DP2
• April 12, 2023 — Android 14 beta 1
• April 26, 2023 — Android 14 beta 1.1
• May 10, 2023 — Android 14 beta 2