Rushil Agrawal

"For years, I was told I am great at doling out information about consumer tech without anyone asking. So now, I do it for a living." - A Gadget Nerd.

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Samsung's excellent Galaxy S24 FE is already $100 off, weeks before Black Friday

The Galaxy S24 FE is a feature-packed phone sharing many of the same impressive features as its flagship siblings, including seven years of software support, all the best Galaxy AI features, and the overall quality that Samsung is known for. A surprise deal on Amazon is now dropping the price on this fresh release, making it a compelling buy for anyone looking for a flagship-adjacent experience without breaking the bank.
Galaxy S24 FE for $553 ($97 off)The Galaxy S24 FE’s 8GB RAM and 128GB stora...
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AT&T is the latest to grab a piece of US Cellular — here's what it could do with it

US Cellular has announced a significant $1.018 billion deal to sell portions of its spectrum to AT&T. The transaction is part of US Cellular’s larger plan to “opportunistically monetize” its unused assets following the initial sale of the majority of its business to T-Mobile earlier this year.So, what exactly is being sold here? The transaction includes two key chunks of spectrum: the 700 MHz band, which is great for expanding coverage to rural and hard-to-reach areas, and the 3.45 GHz band, des...
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Verizon grants a temporary reprieve for Message Plus users

Verizon has extended the lifespan of its Message Plus app, giving users a one-month reprieve from the previously announced November 7 shutdown. The new deadline for the service’s discontinuation is now December 9, 2024. (h/t: Droid Life)This last-minute extension comes as a relief to many Message Plus users who were caught off guard by the initial announcement last month. The texting app, which used to come preloaded on Verizon devices, allows users to sync their texting conversations across mul...
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Canada "bans" TikTok in the most Canada way possible

In a move that can only be described as quintessentially Canadian, the Canadian government has ordered TikTok to wind up its business operations in the country — but without banning the app itself. ByteDance, TikTok’s parent company, has been under scrutiny for years over national security concerns. And now, the Canadian government has ordered ByteDance’s Canadian branch, TikTok Technology Canada, to dissolve its operations. Canadians, however, remain free to use the app without interruption. (h...
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Google Vids is now rolling out, promising seamless video creation

Today, Google announced the general availability of Google Vids, an AI-powered video creation tool integrated into its Workspace suite of apps. Previously only available to Gemini for Google Workspace customers, Vids is now expanding to a broader range of Workspace subscription plans.Vids leverages Google’s Gemini AI technology to streamline the video creation process. One notable feature is “Help me create,” which generates an initial storyboard from a user prompt and a Google Drive document. G...
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Google doesn't have to refund Google Play gift card scam victims

The case, brought by plaintiff Judy May, centers around a common but often under-reported scam tactic: tricking individuals into purchasing gift cards under false pretenses. Freeman’s decision largely favors Google, highlighting the tech giant’s legal distance from liability in cases where third-party scammers drive the transactions.The lawsuit began when May, a scam victim from 2021, lost $1,000 after being misled into buying Google Play gift cards as part of a government grant scam. May was in...
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Is this image real? WhatsApp's new feature will tell you

WhatsApp, the go-to messaging app for billions around the globe, is taking a small step to combat the growing problem of misinformation with a helpful new feature. Recognizing that its platform can be a breeding ground for manipulated images and misleading content, WhatsApp is giving users the power to become amateur fact-checkers.WaBetaInfo found this new feature in the latest test version (2.24.23.13) of the WhatsApp Android app, which enables users to run a quick web search on shared images w...
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Here's how much Google and Apple spend to make their $1,000 flagships

This year, Google took a bold step by launching its Pixel 9 series much earlier in the calendar, a move widely seen as a direct attempt to compete head-to-head with Apple’s iPhone 16 series. This gamble appears to have paid off handsomely, with Pixel 9 sales figures painting a picture of success. A new report by Nikkei now offers a fascinating look behind the scenes at the production costs of these two popular flagships, the Pixel 9 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro, each retailing at around $1,000. (h/t: 9...
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Not fair: Fairphone 4's next big Android update postponed until 2025

It looks like Fairphone 4 users hoping for an Android 14 upgrade this year will have to hold off a bit longer, as Fairphone has announced a delay in the rollout. Launched initially with Android 11, the Fairphone 4 was due for an Android 14 update by the end of this year. However, a recent update from a company representative indicates that users may not see it until sometime next year.For those unfamiliar, Fairphone is a unique player in the smartphone market, committed to sustainability and eth...
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ROG Phone 9 leak hints at a refresh rate so fast it might melt your face

ASUS has officially announced that the ROG Phone 9 will debut on November 19. The upcoming lineup is expected to follow last year’s multi-device launch pattern with the ROG Phone 9 and possibly a Pro variant. While last year’s ROG Phone 8 didn’t leave much room for upgrades, recent leaks suggest ASUS may have found a few ways to raise the stakes.First reported by 91mobiles, tipster Digital Chat Station recently shared some specs for the ROG Phone 9 on Weibo. As per the post, the ROG Phone 9 will...
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Prime Video's AI-powered recaps will help you catch up on shows you started and forgot

Looks like Amazon has decided to suck all the fun out of watching those “Everything you need to know before watching…” recap videos on YouTube. Amazon’s Prime Video is introducing a new generative AI-powered feature designed to get you up to speed on a show without having to leave the platform. The new tool, dubbed “X-Ray Recaps,” can create text summaries of “full seasons of TV shows, single episodes, and even pieces of episodes.”The company’s official blog post states that X-Ray Recaps analyze...
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I ditched Spotify for YouTube Music last year and I don't regret it

For many years, I balanced life with two subscriptions — Spotify Premium for my music needs and YouTube Premium for ad-free video streaming. While YouTube Music was included with my YouTube Premium, I honestly never paid much attention to it. Spotify was my tried-and-true app for music, and I didn’t see any reason to switch — but then, things started changing.It began subtly enough. Occasionally, I found myself using YouTube Music to listen to the audio versions of my YouTube playlists, sparing...
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Russia wants Google to pay a fine that's more money than exists on Earth

Google is no stranger to hefty fines. In the last decade alone, the tech giant has racked up an estimated $14 billion in penalties worldwide. But that figure is starting to look like spare change compared to the fines Google has accumulated in Russia. (h/t: The Moscow Times)As reported by the RBC news website, Google’s unpaid fines in Russia have spiraled to an unimaginable 2 undecillion rubles ($2.5 decillion USD). To give you an idea of just how massive this number is, it requires 33 zeros to...
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Major Pixel 9a leak reveals bigger display and battery for the same price

After surprising everyone with an August launch for the Pixel 9 series, the tech giant could be gearing up for an early launch for the Pixel 9a as well, which is evident from the numerous leaks we’ve already started to see about the phone.The latest one comes from Android Headlines, which has leaked a treasure trove of details about the phone’s specs and potential pricing.According to the report, the Pixel 9a could be moving to a bigger 6.3-inch Actua display with a 60-120Hz adaptive refresh rat...
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Your Ford vehicle could be getting a big Android Auto upgrade

Ford and Google are launching new Android Auto features aimed at making road trips smoother and more convenient for Ford’s Mustang Mach-E and F-150 Lightning drivers. As part of this collaboration, Ford’s electric vehicle owners will soon have access to smarter navigation tools for managing charging stops and tracking battery levels through Google Maps on Android Auto. (h/t: 9to5Google)While Ford and Google initially announced these updates at CES 2024, Ford’s Anthony Phillips recently confirmed...
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Poll: Which AI chatbot are you using right now?

Remember just two years ago when ChatGPT burst onto the scene, and suddenly, everyone was talking about AI? Since then, the tech world has been in a full-blown AI arms race, with every major player vying for a piece of the chatbot pie.The appeal of the best AI chatbots lies in their ability to understand and respond to natural language, making them increasingly intuitive to interact with. They can answer questions, provide information, generate creative content, and even perform tasks, streamlin...
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Google’s Jarvis may soon book your flights and find shopping deals on its own

Google is reportedly developing an AI with the potential to upgrade how we interact with the web. Codenamed “Jarvis,” this autonomous technology is designed to “take over your web browser” and complete tasks such as conducting research, making purchases, and booking flights, as reported by The Information on Saturday.The name “Jarvis” might ring a bell for Marvel fans, bringing to mind Iron Man’s super-intelligent AI assistant, J.A.R.V.I.S. While Google’s Jarvis may not be able to help you with...
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Here are all the new Mac models Apple could announce this week

Now that the iPhone 16 series is out in the world, Apple is shifting its focus to refreshing its Mac lineup, with a series of announcements expected this week. The updates center around the introduction of the M4 chip, designed to enhance AI capabilities across the Mac family.Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman has outlined Apple’s expected lineup, which includes an updated 24-inch iMac, a pair of redesigned Mac mini models, and upgraded 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pros. The iMac will start with the entry-l...
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Using an old Samsung phone? Your device could be at risk from a serious vulnerability

Google’s security team has just revealed a severe vulnerability of certain Samsung phones, and hackers are already exploiting it. Google’s Threat Analysis Group (TAG) uncovered this exploit, detailing how attackers are leveraging a bug within Samsung’s processors to gain unauthorized access and execute arbitrary code on devices. (h/t: The Register)The vulnerability, identified as CVE-2024-44068, targets Samsung’s mobile processors, including older models like Exynos 9820, 9825, 980, 990, 850, an...
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Google updates Quick Share for Windows, fixing several issues

Google’s Quick Share, born from a merger of Android’s Nearby Share and Samsung’s Quick Share, lets you quickly beam files between Android phones, Chromebooks, and Windows PCs. Now, a new update has just given its Windows app a significant stability boost. (h/t: 9to5Google)The version 1.0.2002.2 update is currently rolling out and focuses primarily on resolving issues that impacted the app’s performance and reliability. Notably, the update addresses problems with file names containing non-ASCII c...
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One UI 7 will finally let the Galaxy Tab S9 take full advantage of this Tab S10 accessory

Aside from the absence of the smallest base model, there isn’t a whole lot that distinguishes the Galaxy Tab S10 series from the previous generation. Samsung has been heavily promoting the Galaxy AI capabilities of its new tablets despite the fact that many of these features have already made their way to the Tab S9 lineup via software updates.However, Samsung deserves credit for one thing: it made the Tab S10 series cross-compatible with accessories from the Tab S9 lineup. This is a sensible de...
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Google Calendar adds an option to suck all the fun out of your schedule (APK Teardown)

Google Calendar is rolling out a new feature that gives users more control over the visual aspects of the app. If you’re someone who has ever been both charmed and overwhelmed by Google Calendar’s colorful event illustrations, you’ll be happy (or indifferent?) to hear that a toggle is now being added to let you turn those off.
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