Google investigating reports of screen burn-in on Pixel 2 XL

Google is "actively investigating" accounts of OLED screen burn-in on its new top-end iPhone rival, the Pixel 2 XL, according to a spokerperson.

Roger Fingas 8 years ago 30

Apple iPhone 8 Plus vs Google Pixel 2 XL: camera is only part of the package

A new review looking at camera images captured by Apple's iPhone 8 and Google's HTC-built Pixel 2 declared iPhone the overall winner in a series of shots where both phones actually performed well. But despite Google's framing of 'camera score' as the only criteria for modern smartphones, there's a lot more of interest to buyers than just a phone's still camera.

Daniel Eran Dilger 8 years ago 72

Google follows Apple App Store's lead in reducing revenue take for subscriptions

Google is improving the revenue split for Android developers selling subscriptions through Google Play, mirroring Apple's own policies for iPhone and iPad developers at the App Store.

Roger Fingas 8 years ago 4

Android makers shift focus from under-display fingerprint readers to 3D sensing after iPhone X debut

According to well-connected analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, Android hardware makers have turned their attention away from under-display fingerprint readers and toward 3D sensing technologies like those Apple debuted with iPhone X, a flip-flop designed to capture customer sentiment.

Mikey Campbell 8 years ago 92

Google Pixel Buds have limited iOS functionality, Google Clips records notable moments on its own

As part of its Wednesday release event, Google announced the Bluetooth wireless Pixel Buds — however, the ability to invoke the Google Assistant at a touch doesn't work at all on iPhone, and a translate function narrows compatibility further to only the Pixel phone.

Mike Wuerthele 8 years ago 33

Apple Music app for Android updated with 'OK Google' support, more

Apple on Tuesday updated its Apple Music app for Android with a few enhancements that bring the title more in line with its native iOS counterpart, as well as platform-specific features like "OK Google" voice control.

AppleInsider Staff 8 years ago 1

Samsung's Galaxy Note 8 gets positive reviews, comparisons with iPhone 7 Plus 'Portrait' mode

Reviews have begun to emerge for Samsung's latest flagship phone, the 6.3-inch Galaxy Note 8, taking a largely favorable view while contrasting its "Live Focus" camera mode with the Portrait option on Apple's iPhone 7 Plus.

Roger Fingas 8 years ago 44

Teardown claims Essential Phone is hard-to-repair 'hot mess'

A new teardown of one of the latest Apple iPhone competitors, the Essential Phone, claims that the device is fundamentally disorganized inside, a sign of it being a first-generation product.

Roger Fingas 8 years ago 106

Google tries to fight wide ARKit compatibility with its own augmented reality initiative ARCore

Google has announced it's own augmented reality initiative called ARCore — but serious limitations on what versions of Android can be used and a very narrow list of compatible hardware will be tough hurdles to overcome.

Mike Wuerthele 8 years ago 52

Android O, Google's response to Apple's iOS 11, will be revealed next Monday amid solar eclipse

Google will showcase and possibly launch the next version of Android, "Android O," on August 21 — setting the stage for competition with Apple's iOS 11, which should come to iPhones and iPads as soon as next month.

Roger Fingas 8 years ago 67

Red's $1200 Hydrogen One smartphone detailed in new video showing trio of prototypes

Red's $1200 Hydrogen One smartphone with 3D display is more than vapor, with three prototypes being demonstrated — with one having a fully functional display.

Mike Wuerthele 8 years ago 24

Former Google exec Vic Gundotra praises Apple iPhone 7 Plus camera, says Android photography years behind

Former chief of Android Vic Gundotra praised Apple for its camera on the iPhone 7 Plus, and panned the Android ecosystem for a slow march in photography technology because of how innovations need to propagate across the entire codebase.

Mike Wuerthele 8 years ago 46

Apple's unified iPhone userbase could help kickstart augmented reality industry

Apple's hegemony over its hardware and software platforms could boost not just the company's own augmented reality efforts, but the AR industry in general — in a way that hasn't been managed by Google so far.

Roger Fingas 8 years ago 14

Apple rival Huawei debuts KFC-branded Android phone in China

Apple's main competition in China — Huawei — has taken the unusual step of releasing a Kentucky Fried Chicken edition of the Enjoy 7 Plus to mark the 30th anniversary of the restaurant chain arriving in the country.

Roger Fingas 8 years ago 47

An iPhone switch story from a reluctant Android switcher

The iPhone launched 10 years ago, but Roger switched much more recently, in 2015. On the milestone anniversary of Apple's groundbreaking handset, he tells his story.

Roger Fingas 8 years ago 52

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