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Source: Google is working on the Pixel Tablet 2 along with a keyboard (www.androidauthority.com)

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Google is working on the Pixel Tablet 2 unsurprisingly, and it could pick up some big productivity upgrades including a keyboard accessory.

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Here's how Health Connect will back up your health and fitness data (www.androidauthority.com)

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An update to the Health Connect app adds a backup and restore feature. Here's how to access it to export your health and fitness data.

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Here’s everything new in Android 15 QPR2 Beta 1 (9to5google.com)

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Google today is rolling out Android 15 QPR2 Beta 1 for Pixel devices.

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Android 15 QPR2 transforms Do Not Disturb into customizable Modes (www.androidauthority.com)

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Android 15 QPR2 is introducing the new Modes feature that's basically a highly personalized version of Do Not Disturb mode.

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Android 16 could add a system-wide audio input switcher (www.androidauthority.com)

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Android 16 may add an audio input switcher feature that lets you choose which audio device to use as the microphone for all apps.

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Android 16 won't require two fingers to pull down the new Quick Settings, after all (www.androidauthority.com)

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Accessing the new Quick Settings panel in Android 16 won’t require swiping down with two fingers, after all.

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Google says Quick Share is coming to Windows on ARM, including Snapdragon laptops (9to5google.com)

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With support missing for months now, Google has finally confirmed plans to release its Quick Share app for Windows on ARM.

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Samsung reportedly schedules Android 15 beta for select Galaxy devices, and it's coming soon (9to5google.com)

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According to a new report, Samsung's Android 15 beta is potentially just a couple of weeks away, arriving in mid-November.

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Quick Share for iOS and macOS might be in the works (www.androidauthority.com)

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Google may be working on bringing Quick Share to iOS and macOS, enabling file sharing between Android phones, iPhones, and MacBooks.

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Google confirms Android 16 is coming earlier than usual, developer preview begins soon (www.androidauthority.com)

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Android 16 is launching months earlier than usual. Google says it's coming in Q2 of 2025, when usually major releases happen in Q3 or Q4.

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Samsung teases Galaxy S25, XR 'device' in 2025, hints at cheaper foldable (9to5google.com)

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During its latest earnings call, Samsung hinted at the launch of Galaxy S25, the idea of a cheaper foldable, and a delay for its XR device.

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Latest One UI 7 leak reveals Samsung features and new lock screen coming with Android 15 (9to5google.com)

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Another new leak reveals some of the new features coming in Samsung's One UI 7 update, which is based on Android 15.

Huawei will launch a tri-fold smartphone with 10-inch display next week by BookSwiftieAndrew in c/android@lemdro.id

[-] BookSwiftieAndrew@kbin.earth 1 points 2 months ago

I've been using the original Pixel Fold for almost a year now, and so far it's held up really well. The build quality hasn't degraded any despite daily use, and it's even held up surprisingly well against abuse.

I've fumbled the device on more than one occasion, and even once dropped it straight down on hard tile from about five feet, but surprisingly it came out just fine without a crack, dent, or scuff in sight. Granted, I do have a case on my fold since I'm accident prone, but I've not had any issues at all with the durability of the folding display.

However, I would still recommend getting Preferred Care or some other protection plan in addition to the standard warranty, because if the screen does break, and it's not covered by the standard warranty, you're kind of on your own. And it's real expensive to get them repaired.

Stylus for Surface Duo? by BookSwiftieAndrew in c/android@lemmy.world

[-] BookSwiftieAndrew@kbin.earth 3 points 2 months ago

Sorry for replying twice, my server glitch out for a second and I accidentally posted the same reply twice. 😅

Stylus for Surface Duo? by BookSwiftieAndrew in c/android@lemmy.world

[-] BookSwiftieAndrew@kbin.earth 5 points 2 months ago

If you're just needing a stylus for normal touch-input, then any passive stylus should work fine. However, if you also want it for handwriting features or anything beyond basic touch-input, then you'll need one of the Surface Pens as they're the only styluses compatible with the Surface Duo. The standard Surface Pen, the new Slim one, and even the big Hub 2 Pen all work, and they can usually be found on eBay for around $35.