8+ mon, 1+ day ago (407+ words) Nickolas is always excited about tech and getting his hands on it. Writing for him can vary from delivering the latest tech story to scribbling in his journal. When Nickolas isn't hitting a story, he's often grinding away at a game or chilling with a book in his hand. What you need to know - Fitbit has reportedly started sending emails to its users about its upcoming Google Account merge deadline, which is now February 2, 2026. - Users who do not merge their Fitbit data with their Google Account will lose all of their stored health, fitness, and wellness information. - Fitbit kickstarted the merge during the summer of 2023; however, it's original deadline was 2025, but that has now been moved. Fitbit is reportedly providing an extension on its upcoming account merge; however, it also comes with a warning to its users about a risk…...

7+ mon, 1+ week ago (746+ words) Nickolas is always excited about tech and getting his hands on it. Writing for him can vary from delivering the latest tech story to scribbling in his journal. When Nickolas isn't hitting a story, he's often grinding away at a game or chilling with a book in his hand. What you need to know - Google is reportedly working on changing up its Home app UI to give users an easier experience. - The company is seemingly working on adding a convenient QR scanner to its Devices tab while also adding a search bar to its Favorites. - In December, Google ran an important Public Preview test for its "Help me create" AI-powered feature, that lets users leverage its software to automations. Google is reportedly working on a few UI changes for its smart home app to make managing it easier. A post…...

7+ mon, 1+ week ago (411+ words) Nandika Ravi is an Editor for Android Central. Based in Toronto, after rocking the news scene as a Multimedia Reporter and Editor at Rogers Sports and Media, she now brings her expertise into the Tech ecosystem. When not breaking tech news, you can catch her sipping coffee at cozy cafes, exploring new trails with her boxer dog, or leveling up in the gaming universe. What you need to know - Samsung's initiative "Coral in Focus" has been helping marine researchers restore coral reefs in in Fiji, Indonesia, and the United States. - The company developed an exclusive camera feature called "Ocean Mode" on the Galaxy S24 Ultra, which improves images captured underwater. - In collaboration with Seatrees, a non-profit, a total of 11,046 coral fragments were planted to restore 10,705 square meters of coral reef habitat. Samsung has been working with marine researchers across three regions,…...

7+ mon, 3+ week ago (408+ words) Nickolas is always excited about tech and getting his hands on it. Writing for him can vary from delivering the latest tech story to scribbling in his journal. When Nickolas isn't hitting a story, he's often grinding away at a game or chilling with a book in his hand. What you need to know - Rumors highlight Samsung's previously rumored Pro-level rugged XCover phone, which may arrive as the XCover 7 Pro. - The device may continue to feature the U.S. military's MIL-STD-810H endurance standard with a 6.6-inch LCD, and a larger 4,350mAh battery. - Rumors from late 2024 suggest the next XCover Pro model could arrive in mid-2025. After staying mostly silent, rumors now claim to have discovered Samsung's next rugged smartphone. Information obtained by Android Headlines claims users should look out for the Korean OEM's next XCover, the Galaxy XCover 7 Pro. Staying tough and durable throughout…...

7+ mon, 2+ week ago (415+ words) Brady is a tech journalist for Android Central, with a focus on news, phones, tablets, audio, wearables, and software. He has spent the last three years reporting and commenting on all things related to consumer technology for various publications. Brady graduated from St. John's University with a bachelor's degree in journalism. His work has been published in XDA, Android Police, Tech Advisor, iMore, Screen Rant, and Android Headlines. When he isn't experimenting with the latest tech, you can find Brady running or watching Big East basketball. What you need to know - Google is moving to the google.com domain for Search around the world. - Previously, Google used country-coded domains for regions outside the U.S. - The experience of using Google Search won't change, as Google has been using physical location to localize Search since 2017. Google has long used country-coded domains for non-U....

7+ mon, 5+ hour ago (414+ words) After almost a decade of working in the e-commerce space, Patrick Farmer (he/him) began his career at Android Central as a Deals and Commerce Writer before moving into a new role as AC's eCommerce Editor in 2023. When he's not hunting down the best deals and offering shopping advice for our readers, you'll often find him listening to music, camping out at a brewery, or treating his cat like a human child." For a little perspective, this deal knocks the price of the Cream version of the watch down to its lowest point ever, while the Green variant hasn't seen a discount this good since the Black Friday sales last fall. I don't know why Amazon has decided to unleash such a compelling price drop right now, but I'm certainly not complaining. The Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 is a near-perfect smartwatch,…...

7+ mon, 1+ day ago (409+ words) Brady is a tech journalist for Android Central, with a focus on news, phones, tablets, audio, wearables, and software. He has spent the last three years reporting and commenting on all things related to consumer technology for various publications. Brady graduated from St. John's University with a bachelor's degree in journalism. His work has been published in XDA, Android Police, Tech Advisor, iMore, Screen Rant, and Android Headlines. When he isn't experimenting with the latest tech, you can find Brady running or watching Big East basketball. What you need to know - Google's pollen tracker for the Pixel Weather app is beginning to rollout for U.S. cities. - The feature first launched in the United Kingdom, Denmark, France, and Italy last year, and expanded to Japan in 2025. - The pollen tracker appears at the bottom of the city view but can be expanded and…...

6+ mon, 4+ week ago (405+ words) Nandika Ravi is an Editor for Android Central. Based in Toronto, after rocking the news scene as a Multimedia Reporter and Editor at Rogers Sports and Media, she now brings her expertise into the Tech ecosystem. When not breaking tech news, you can catch her sipping coffee at cozy cafes, exploring new trails with her boxer dog, or leveling up in the gaming universe. What you need to know - Google Play Store lost nearly 47% of its apps since the start of 2024, according to a new report. - Of these apps, 200,000 were under the "games" category, followed by 160,700 in education, and 115,400 in business. - Google said that it is due to its new policies that can track, detect, and remove spammy apps from the platform. That's nearly half (47%) of the apps deleted from the Play Store, and according to Google, this is good…...

6+ mon, 1+ week ago (401+ words) Nickolas is always excited about tech and getting his hands on it. Writing for him can vary from delivering the latest tech story to scribbling in his journal. When Nickolas isn't hitting a story, he's often grinding away at a game or chilling with a book in his hand. What you need to know - A few hours before Google's I/O 2025 event, Apple dropped the dates for WWDC 2025. - The company says the festivities will begin on June 9 at 10 am PT; however, the event will run from June 9-13. - Apple detailed its Sessions, one-on-one experiences, and more for users and developers to get into. Don't think anyone had this on their bingo card. Apple steps into Google's limelight to announce info for its upcoming WWDC event. Just this morning (May 20), Apple posted a snapshot of its upcoming WWDC 2025 event, stating it will…...

10+ mon, 2+ week ago (396+ words) Harish'Jonnalagadda is Android Central's Senior Editor of Asia. In his current role, he oversees the site's coverage of Chinese phone brands, networking products, and AV gear. He has been testing phones for over a decade, and has extensive experience in mobile hardware and the global semiconductor industry. Contact him on Twitter at'@chunkynerd. I didn't pay much attention to the Galaxy Z Fold 6 when it launched; I just looked at the design and spec sheet, and dismissed it as yet another iterative update. I enjoyed using Samsung's foldables in the past, and while the Galaxy Z Fold 3 and Z Fold 4 had plenty to offer, there's a sense in the last two years that Samsung is just coasting in this area while other manufacturers roll out innovative designs and novel camera tech. In Hardwired, AC Senior Editor Harish Jonnalagadda delves into…...