Samsung could charge $5 a month for Galaxy AI, but its best-known features will likely remain free. androidcentral.com/apps-software/…

Samsung's Bixby aspires to be like Gemini, with rumors suggesting "AI Agent" capabilities that might be in testing. androidcentral.com/apps-software/…

Why do the world's best camera makers partner with the world's best smartphone makers? I flew to LA to tour ARRI and find out. androidcentral.com/phones/honor-p…

Xiaomi books a November 17 date in Paris 🇫🇷

The Xiaomi 18 Pro series global launch is coming

Xiaomi also announced an "exclusive" Velvet Red" design for the 18 Pro

Motorola is reportedly preparing something different for its Razr lineup. androidcentral.com/phones/motorol…

Google is cutting off Android Auto for older phones, and users aren't happy. androidcentral.com/apps-software/…

Android Auto is dropping support for older Android phones

Google now lists Android 11 as the minimum requirement for Android Auto, including wired connections.

That means Android 9 and 10 devices are no longer officially supported.

Samsung is testing a Galaxy AI Premium subscription

According to a leak, Galaxy AI Premium will unlock higher usage limits, AI video generation and Bixby task automation

(via @sammygurus)

Be honest: how many times a day do you charge your phone?

And which phone are you using?

I’ll start… just once, and I still struggle to drain the battery in a single day.

Currently using the @oppo Find X10 Pro Max!

Googlebook's November update is the do-over Google owed buyers. androidcentral.com/chromebooks-la…

New launch—buds and more

Today (Nov. 6), Samsung announced that the Galaxy SmartTag 3 is available for purchase across the U.S.
🐾 Slimmer design
🐾 Extended tracking range and new features: Place Notification and Movement Detection Alert
🐾 Single tracker: $29; Four-pack: $99

The Galaxy Buds On are also available for purchase in the U.S. These open-ear buds were announced at the end of October with a $229 price

Consumers can now find them alongside the SmartTag 3 at Samsung's storefront and retailers
#Samsung #Android ⤵️
androidcentral.com/accessories/ea…

Vivo, one of the Chinese OEMs looking to compete with Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold 8, is allegedly working on a more compact (or smaller) wide fold
📖 Vivo's version could feature an internal screen under 6.5 inches, unlike the Fold 8's 7.6-inch internal display

This device could debut in 2027

Even OPPO's and Honor's rumored wide fold are allegedly developed with a 7.6-inch display
#Vivo #Android ⤵️
androidcentral.com/phones/vivo/ea…

Google's Find Hub is leaving nothing behind—new feature is rolling out

The company started rolling out a "Notify when left behind"
🚨 When connected, if it detects you moving away, Find Hub will give you a nudge to retrieve your items

This new feature should be supported on trackers like the Moto Tag and Chipolo trackers
#Google #Android
androidcentral.com/apps-software/…