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December 31
- Pixel 7 owners report broken rear camera glass
- Google Voice will now warn you about pesky spam callers
December 30
- Android 13 appears to cause problems for Google Assistant on Android Auto
December 29
- Waze begins test for warnings about dangerous roads
- Fitbit moving ahead with Google account transition by removing Google sign-in
- Motorola ThinkPhone leaked again with fresh images and specs
- Wearable devices could also see a common charging standard in India
December 28
- Samsung Galaxy S22 FE might become a reality with a new Exynos chip, flagship camera
- Samsung Galaxy S24 tipped to gain an upgraded telephoto camera
- LG Innotek is giving telephoto zoom cameras a big upgrade on next-gen phones
- OnePlus 11 gets an early launch date in China before the rest of the world
December 27
- Samsung starts testing One UI 5.1, Galaxy S23 series could receive it first
- Samsung Galaxy S23 promotional materials show off its signature colors
- Google Contacts 'Highlights' your favorites and recent contacts
December 26
- YouTube Music begins testing live lyrics
- LastPass confirms users' password vaults were stolen by hackers
December 25
- The 50+ best After-Christmas sales: $50 off Pixel Watch, $79 TVs, Chromebooks for $89, and more deals
December 24
- Last-minute gift cards: Disney Plus, Netflix, and more streaming stars are perfect for movie fans
December 23
- Netflix is gearing up to price tag on password sharing in 2023
- LG reveals when its Android 13 rollout will begin
December 22
- Act fast and you can get over $150 off the best Android phone of 2022
- An alleged Google Pixel roadmap details devices through 2025
- Samsung reportedly shipped fewer than expected Galaxy A23 5G units this year
- Now's your chance to catch 'em all with Samsung's Pokémon-themed accessories
- YouTube TV gains NFL Sunday Ticket following new partnership
- Netflix's ad-supported plan didn't have a monumental launch
- Your Oculus Quest 2 just got a performance upgrade overnight
- Oppo comes for Google and Samsung with four years of major ColorOS update promise
- Alleged Galaxy S23 cases show off new camera design amid launch date rumors
December 21
- Mobvoi upgrades sleep tracking on its smartwatches, but for a price
- Throw away all your Eufy cameras right now
- I finally found a rugged case for the Galaxy Z Fold 4 that doesn't suck
- Google Play rolls out 'Purchase Requests' for kids wanting to buy in-app content
- Get a Samsung Galaxy A53 for just $99.99 with the Boost Mobile Holiday Sale
- Google Lens could one day help you identify handwritten medical prescriptions
- Google announces new AI experiences for YouTube
- Android Central's Best of 2022 Awards
- Amazon evades hefty fine in the EU by settling antitrust cases
December 20
- WhatsApp rolls out 'Accidental Delete' for messages you didn't mean to remove
- Last-minute Christmas deal slashes a whopping $730 off the LG A2 OLED smart TV at Best Buy
- 'Twitter Blue for Business' ties affiliates to companies with tiny badges
- This Christmas deal makes the best Android tablet cheaper than it's ever been (by far)
- Google Pixel 8 rumor suggests a major camera sensor upgrade
- Best Buy's last-minute Christmas sale is LIVE: these are the 5 best deals
December 19
- Nothing could bring peanut-shaped earbuds to the US through a new sub-brand
- YouTube Music could allow you to create a custom radio station
- Matter support arrives for Amazon Alexa devices
- Gmail strengthens security with client-side encryption
- Live images of the Pixel Tablet pop up on the Facebook Marketplace
- NVIDIA Shield TV is losing one of its best gaming features in 2023
- Twitter reverses a policy that banned links to other social media platforms
- The OnePlus 11 launch date has officially been revealed
December 18
- Leaked Motorola ThinkPhone sounds like the ultimate workaholic phone
- Google Voice gets a handy improvement in the latest update
- US Senate OKs bill banning TikTok from government devices
December 17
- Poll: Which Android phone brand made the biggest impression in 2022?
December 16
- The Google Home app on Wear OS 3 just got updated, and it's already much better
- Google Maps braces for more competition as Linux partners with Microsoft, Meta, and others
- Leaked Galaxy S23 dummy units reveal small changes, familiar design
- Spotify update brings support for the Android 13 media player
- Galaxy Z Fold 2 users in the US are getting the stable One UI 5 (Android 13) update
- OnePlus' first mechanical keyboard will officially launch in February 2023
- The Moto X40 goes official with Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, 165Hz refresh rate display
December 15
- YouTube wants to bring its video queue to smartphones, and you can test it now
- Verizon hands out free Netflix Premium with early access to its new content hub
- Google Nest devices gain support for Matter and Android Fast Pair
- This Amazon deal sends the Google Pixel 7 crashing back down to its Black Friday price
- Nothing OS 1.5 (Android 13) beta goes live, official rollout expected in Q1 2023
- The Find N2 Flip is OPPO's answer to Samsung's Galaxy Z Flip 4
- Four of our favorite Oculus Quest 2 games just got huge updates
- The Oppo Find N2 challenges the Galaxy Z Fold 4 with a far narrower display crease
- LIVE PSVR 2 pre-orders stock updates: reserve a PlayStation VR 2 headset
- Samsung's mobile business reportedly forms its own chipset division
- YouTube doubles down on efforts to combat abusive comments
December 14
- Samsung's foldable smartphone domination will be put to the test in 2023
- Google's smart AR glasses could be controlled via a bracelet or ring
- Woah! This Verizon deal hooks you up with a free Google Pixel 6a
- Motorola unveils when Android 13 will begin rolling out to these phones
- OnePlus 11R could bring back the iconic alert slider and introduce an IR blaster
- ‘Tis the season for Tello Mobile discounts on phone service
- OPPO's MariSilicon Y aims to set a new standard for wireless audio
- Instagram launches Notes as Twitter users seek alternatives
December 13
- Need a last-minute gift? Get 50% off the Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro with this Amazon Christmas deal
- It looks like Apple may follow Android's example and finally allow sideloading
- Android 13 begins arriving on the Sony Xperia 1 IV, Xperia 5 IV, and more
- This Amazon Christmas deal slashes over $500 off the stunning Sony X90K smart TV
- Android 13 QPR2 Beta 1 brings 1080p mode to the Pixel 6 Pro, new media features
- Beat Saber Rock Mixtape DLC will give you Guitar Hero vibes
December 12
- This "perfect for almost anyone" tablet is selling for a perfectly low price (and you can get it by Christmas)
- Google Lens takes a back seat in the latest Pixel camera update
- Xiaomi 13 Pro launches with three 50MP cameras, 120W charging, Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
- OnePlus 10T is the latest to get the OxygenOS 13 (Android 13) update
- The unique Huawei Watch Buds finally launch outside China for a hefty price
- Samsung finally expands Good Lock to more countries
- Twitter Blue relaunch gets a price hike for iOS users, Android still left out for now
- OnePlus makes monitors now, and the 27-inch model looks half-decent
- WhatsApp could be working on a privacy feature it should have had years ago
December 11
- The Samsung Galaxy S23 may have a minor improvement in 8K video recording
December 10
- Poll: Which navigation app do you prefer?
- The 3-Day Best Buy sale is live: save hundreds on laptops, TVs, and phones
December 9
- Fossil details December Wear OS 3 update for Gen 6 watches, teases more to come
- Google adds passkey support with its latest Chrome update
- New Disney Plus ad tier leaves Roku users out
- The best wireless earbuds that money can buy are 50% off at Best Buy's holiday sale
- Google is reportedly bringing the Maps and Waze teams under one roof
- This is when the iPhone will be required to switch to USB-C
- Amazon comes for TikTok with its own in-app shopping feed
December 8
- Pixel 7 Pro camera update gives you better control over macro mode
- Realme 10 Pro Plus launches globally with mid-range SoC, curved display, 108MP camera
- The Zenfone 9 is the first ASUS smartphone to receive Android 13
- Samsung fans, rejoice! The Galaxy Watch 4 is currently cheaper than it's EVER been
- More Pixel Fold renders emerge, showing off a wide foldable phone
- Chrome gains new performance modes to cut down memory use, save precious battery
- The Moto G Play makes a comeback with an updated display, three-day battery life
- iQOO 11 series is one of the first to launch with Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
- WhatsApp now lets you create avatars for your profile photo
- Google Translate switches to Google Lens for translating text in an image
December 7
- More Galaxy devices receive the One UI 5 (Android 13) update on schedule
- Google's Year in Search 2022 has a new hub to showcase local search trends
- There are a ton of epic Fitbit deals at Amazon today ⁠— save big on the Versa 4, Sense 2, and more
- Telegram gives users more ways to hide their phone numbers
- The Galaxy Z Flip 4 braces for more competition from OPPO
- Your Pixel can keep Wi-Fi enabled even when Airplane mode is active
- Xfinity Mobile's two new plans give customers new premium unlimited options
- Google Search gains handy new updates for desktop and mobile
- Echo Show 15 update brings Fire TV to your smart display
- Meta Quest v47 update finally fixes some nagging issues and adds plenty of new features
- MediaTek promises accessible flagships with new 4nm Dimensity 8200 chip
- Exclusive: How Population One intends to transform VR's best Battle Royale
December 6
- Waze finally makes its way to Android Automotive
- Google Photos tests a convenient new search tool for pictures in your library
- Galaxy smartphones begin receiving the December 2022 update
- Eufy updated its app but has yet to fix its cameras
- Google Chrome adds bookmarks, tabs, and history shortcuts to the address bar
- Heads up: one of our all-time favorite HP Chromebooks is $300 off at Best Buy
- OnePlus is set to launch its first monitors and mechanical keyboard very soon
- It seems not many Android Auto users have gotten their hands on the Coolwalk redesign
- Qualcomm is helping carriers boost 5G mmWave coverage outdoors with fewer cell sites
December 5
- Google Pixel Watch gets its own December 2022 update with bug fixes
- Official OnePlus 11 press render leaks alongside a new potential launch window
- Nothing's Carl Pei shows interest in launching a US smartphone
- Motorola's prettiest phone is making its way to the US in a striking color
- Sunbird wants to bring iMessage to Android, and it sounds too good to be true
- Pixel December 2022 update brings all the bug fixes
- The Disney Plus price increase goes into effect this week — here's how to keep your current rate
- AC Podcast 587: They're always watching
- Motorola X40 Pro renders leak, hinting at a familiar design
- Google’s latest Pixel feature drop is its biggest one to date
- OxygenOS 13 first beta is now available for OnePlus Nord 2T users in India
December 4
- Fortnite Chapter 4 now works again on Android
December 3
- Poll: Have you received the Android Auto Coolwalk redesign yet?
December 2
- Google Maps and Keep are back on Wear OS 2
- Leaked Android certificates left millions of smartphones vulnerable to malware
- The Pixel Recorder app just gained a powerful new tool
- LastPass security breach was worse than initially thought
- YouTube reveals the top trending videos and creators of 2022
- Elon Musk's Twitter could face a ban by the European Union
- Google is suing scammers that impersonate Google
- Android TV 13 launches with accessibility and performance improvements
- Google Messages is rolling out end-to-end encryption for group chats in beta
- Beat Saber gets first-ever DLC flash sale, makes every song half-off
- Android Central can no longer recommend Eufy cameras
- Security researcher says Eufy has a big security problem
- The 50% off Paramount Plus deal is back: One year of streaming for just $2/month
- Amazon highlights its 'record-breaking' holiday shopping weekend
December 1
- The next Galaxy Z Flip could get a big display upgrade
- Pixel OTA updates could soon be much faster
- Twitter 2.0 gets detailed with a focus on experimentation and transparency
- Wear OS gains useful new tiles, updated Keep app
- Google launches new Android features for the holidays
- Privacy firm reveals that many shopping apps give ad networks access to your phone
- Twitter delayed new Blue subscription due to Apple's not-so-secret 30% fee
- The winners of Google Play's Best of 2022 awards have been announced