Google Pixel 6 Pro doesn’t actually charge at 30W

Google Pixel 6 Pro doesn’t actually charge at 30W Google’s Pixel 6 Pro is advertised to charge about 50% in half an hour and we did nearly achieve that number in our review (we got 48% in half an hour). We did, however, find it rather strange that the Pixel 6 Pro’s 5000 mAh battery took nearly two hours to fully charge with a 30W charger.

Android Authority went deep diving and performed lab tests of the Pixel 6 Pro’s charging cycle. It recorded the actual current of the charger and it marked at what points the charger was switching to lower currents. This is normal operation for any smartphone that charges, but this test reveals more…

Google Messages app prepares to send videos through SMS via Google Photos to retain quality

Google Messages app prepares to send videos through SMS via Google Photos to retain quality In the latest APK Insight report by 9to5Google, the default SMS/RCS app for Android: Google Messages may be receiving a new feature that lets users send videos over Google Photos in cases where RCS is not available.

The beta version of Google Messages 10.4 reveals a new settings preference called “Google Photos: Share sharper clarity video in text (SMS/MMS). The outlet was able to enable the feature to appear in the settings menu of the app.

Source: 9to5Google

Based on the description of this setting, recipients may receive a Google Photos link to click and watch a video from the…

WhatsApp rolls out feature to link devices without needing a smartphone to be online

WhatsApp rolls out feature to link devices without needing a smartphone to be online For several months, WhatsApp has been testing a feature that would allow users to link their account to secondary devices and continue to send and receive messages without the primary smartphone online. This feature is now officially rolling out to all WhatsApp users in the most recent update of WhatsApp on both Android and iOS versions.

Previously, you had to make sure your main smartphone was still connected to the internet before you could carry a conversation on your linked web browser.

When enabling this feature on your smartphone, you need to opt into the feature – labeled…

Google Pixel 6 Pro undergoes durability test

Google Pixel 6 Pro undergoes durability test YouTuber JerryRigEverything never lets us down when it comes to testing the durability of the latest smartphones. The next device to undergo Zack’s torture test is the Google Pixel 6 Pro.

Starting with the camera bar (also called camera visor), it protrudes about 2.5mm from the back of the phone. The flat portion of the camera cover is flat glass, but the curved are made of plastic and the length of the camera bar that spans across the back of the phone makes it so that It doesn’t rock on a table.

The sides, bottom, buttons, and SIM tray are all made from aluminum, but the top side…

OnePlus teasing new Limited Edition phone launch

OnePlus teasing new Limited Edition phone launch A new Limited Edition OnePlus phone is right around the corner as per several cryptic tweets by the company. These include retro graphics and … fruits. Well, we’re hard to press out what to expect but according to rumors, the phone will be inspired by the iconic arcade game Pac-Man.

Something you definitely won’t roll your eyes at is coming soon… Stay tuned 😏 pic.twitter.com/tkegwYwlU5— OnePlus UK (@OnePlus_UK) November 4, 2021

In Pac-Man, bonus items are usually referred to as “bonus fruits” which actually falls in line with the teaser tweets.

OnePlus is going to be launching a…

Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra leaks in hands-on shots

Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra leaks in hands-on shots We’re slowly but surely getting towards the end of 2021, meaning rumors are focusing on the slew of new devices coming in early 2022. As usual, Samsung likes to kick things off in late January/early February with its latest Galaxy S-series phones and seeing how the S22 lineup is already in mass production we’ve been waiting on some real photos of the phones. Enter FrontPageTech who managed to procure spy shots of the Galaxy S22 Ultra.

Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra (images: FPT)

The most recent renders from last month seem to be on point as the device features a curved display up front…

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