Here's the one thing that Samsung and Google couldn't agree on for the Samsung Galaxy S25 ultra
There they sat, Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra’s three proud parents: Samsung, Google, and Qualcomm. Samsung plays the largest parental role, but all three have lent a guiding hand in creating what is arguably more of a mobile AI device than a mere smartphone.
Google is bulk buying HTC Vive engineers to help Android XR become a platform that can rival Meta's VR/AR dominance
Google joins forces with HTC Vive to boost Android XR Development
Google LLC announced today that it’s acquiring parts of HTC Corp. Vive’s engineering team to accelerate the development of its new Android XR operating system for virtual reality and extended reality headsets.
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Google Buys HTC's Vive Engineering Team For Android's XR Advancements, Valued at $250 million
According to a report from TechCrunch, the deal between Google and HTC resulted in a whopping $250 million deal, and it gives the internet company a part of HTC's extended reality business in the form of its workforce.
Samsung unveils AI smartphones with Qualcomm chips, teases slimmer Galaxy phones
Samsung Electronics on Wednesday unveiled its newest Galaxy S25 smartphones, powered by Qualcomm's chips and Google's artificial-intelligence model, hoping its upgraded AI features can reinvigorate sales and fend off Apple and Chinese rivals.
Android Circuit: Galaxy S25 Edge Surprise, Google’s Galaxy Unpacked Updates, Oppo’s Ultimate Foldable
This week’s Android headlines; Galaxy Unpacked details and reaction, Galaxy AI updated, Samsung’s Galaxy S25 Edge surprise, Oppo’s ultimate foldable, Google Pixel plans and
Google to invest fresh $1 bln in OpenAI rival Anthropic, FT reports
Google is making a fresh investment of more than $1 billion into AI startup Anthropic, the Financial Times reported on Wednesday.
Samsung Taps Google AI, Qualcomm Tech for Galaxy S25 to Rival Apple's iPhone
Samsung unveiled Galaxy S25 lineup with Qualcomm chips and Google's AI model, aiming to beat Apple's iPhone 17 Air. Analysts predict success.
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You may be able to get your hands on Samsung and Google’s VR headset sooner than you think
The VR headset being developed by Samsung and Google will apparently be present at Galaxy Unpacked for you to try out.
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Samsung unveils phones with Qualcomm chips
Samsung Electronics Co on Wednesday unveiled its newest Galaxy S25 smartphones, powered by Qualcomm’s chips and Google’s artificial intelligence (AI) model, hoping its upgraded AI features can reinvigorate sales and fend off Apple Inc and Chinese rivals.
OnePlus 13 vs. Google Pixel 9 Pro XL: Has Google met its match?
OnePlus has always felt like a plucky little upstart against behemoths like Samsung and Google. With a 6.8-inch screen and flagship specs on the OnePlus 13, there’s no better yardstick to measure it against than Google’s Pixel 9 Pro XL.
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Android Circuit: Galaxy S25 Edge Stuns, Google’s Galaxy Highlights, And Oppo’s Innovative Foldable
This week's Android news covers Samsung’s Galaxy Unpacked event, Google's updates, Oppo's foldable, Xiaomi's gaming tool, and Qualcomm's chipset innovation.
Why I wish Pixel phones would just go back to Snapdragon chips
I've had a love/hate relationship with Google's own Pixel phones over the years. Well, maybe love/hate is too strong a sentiment. Let's go with love/don't prefer instead. There's nothing I inherently hate about Pixel phones and there's a ton about the overall experience I truly do love and miss every time I choose to
Amazon deal of the day: The swanky Samsung Galaxy Tab S10+ just hit a record-low price
Here are our top picks for the best Amazon deals of the day on Jan. 24. If none of these catch your eye, be sure to check out our picks from yesterday, Jan. 23. Many of those are still live, including the lowest price ever on the Sonos Arc soundbar.