On stage at Google I/O 2018, Google’s CEO Sundar Pichai introduced a new feature called Android Dashboard. The purpose of Android Dashboard is to help you get a hold on your “digital wellbeing,” otherwise known as how much time you’re spending on your phone. Using Android Dashboard, you’ll be able to see exactly how you’re spending your time on your phone, including what apps you use the most. It will also tell you how many times you’ve unlocked your phone and how many notifications you’ve received.

The update carries the build number 23.5.A.0.570 and upgrades the tablet straight to Android 6.0.1. I’m sure you’re all aware about what is included with Marshmallow by now, including Doze and new configurable app permissions, and Sony’s tweaks on top remain mostly minimalist. Android 6.0 Marshmallow updates roundup News The update is live for the LTE (SGP621, SGP641) and Wi-Fi (SGP611, SGP612) variants of the Sony’s tablet. If you haven’t spotted that update notification just yet, downloadable firmware links are sure to be making their way online as we speak.

It looks like the Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus will get a small design tweak after all. Previously leaked renders of the true wireless earbuds missed out on a tiny detail. New renders, however, show the addition of what look like Left (L) and Right (R) buttons on the charging case. Pressing these buttons could indicate the charging status of individual earbuds. This way, when you wear one earbud and leave the other in the charging case, you’ll know exactly when it’s usable again.

TL;DR It’s believed Google has asked its partners to manufacture over seven million Pixel 6 series phones. This would be roughly double the company’s smartphone shipments in 2020. Google is scheduled to reveal its Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro today, being the latest flagship phones from the Mountain View company. And it sounds like the company might have extremely high hopes for the new devices. Google has asked its suppliers to make over seven million Pixel 6 series phones, Nikkei Asia reports, citing its own sources.

Eric Zeman / Android Authority Three years of Android OS updates, five years of security updates: that’s Google’s update pledge for the Google Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro. Starting from Android 12, Google’s latest flagships will receive Android 15 in 2024, followed by security patches until 2026. Technically, this is the best you can find from an Android smartphone at the moment. It beats Samsung’s promise of three OS updates and four years of security updates for its Galaxy S21 and older handsets, but not by very much.

There are plenty of great launchers out there, delivering everything from extra features to improved performance. We can now add another option to the list, in the form of the Android Go-optimized Rootless Pixel Launcher by AmirZ. The launcher, spotted by XDA-Developers, differs from the standard Rootless Pixel Launcher by using less RAM, always featuring a 4×4 app grid, disabling widgets, and turning off notification dots. The 4×4 app grid delivers some huge icons on my Galaxy S8, but those with budget phones or older devices in general should still give it a shot if they want to claw back some performance.

Hulu is a great one-stop-shop for your favorite TV shows. Whether you want to catch up on The Handmaid’s Tale or get lost in Bob’s Burgers, it’s a must-have app. If you’re still setting up a new Samsung TV, this is the guide for you. Here’s how to get Hulu on a Samsung TV in just minutes. See also: The best video streaming services: Netflix, Hulu, and many more We’ll first walk you through the steps you’ll need to download the app.

Until now, Samsung has released two version of its Gear 360 camera accessory. It first introduced the gadget in February 2016 as a comparatively low-cost 360-degree camera product, before releasing a new-and-improved successor in March 2017.According to recent speculation, Samsung may be on course to upgrade the 360-camera once more in 2018, and the next device design might have a little bit more, shall we say, personality. Dutch website LetsGoDigital has spotted a Samsung design patent application which hints at what the new device could look like.

Side tables are great at keeping your belongings, but that’s about all they do. With the onslaught of smart devices coming to the market, it was only a matter of time before this type of furniture got some fancy features. The Sobro Smart Side Table seems to do it right. Related Articles Related Related Articles Related The Sobro Smart Side Table is a minimalist end table that looks good, but there is much more to this furniture than just that.

LG has put out some impressive Android hardware over the years, but consumer reports would suggest that the company has been struggling for production consistency with its past few models. Bootloop issues first popped up in force with the LG G4 and users have reported similar issues with most of the company’s flagship handset releases since then to varying degrees. Unfortunately, the first report of a similar problem with the V20 surfaced recently, although this could just be an isolated case.