Aakash Jhaveri

2 weeks ago | androidpolice.com | Aakash Jhaveri

Google announced Material 3 Expressive for Android, focusing on bigger buttons and flashier colors. Wear OS smartwatches to get Material 3 Expressive later this year, with a projected 10% battery life improvement. Google today is releasing Wear OS 6 Developer Preview with emulator and design assets to help adapt to Material 3 Expressive. Google I/O 2025 kicked off today with multiple announcements on the future of Android.

2 weeks ago | androidpolice.com | Aakash Jhaveri

The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7, Z Fold 7, & Watch 8 series are expected to launch in July. The Galaxy Watch 8 will have the same slow 10W charging as its predecessor, as per a certification listing. Even the other specifications are likely to be minor upgrades over the Watch 7. With summer around the corner, it’s time for Samsung’s next wearables and foldables to break cover.

3 weeks ago | androidpolice.com | Aakash Jhaveri

Nubia Z70S Ultra features under-screen cameras and minimal bezels for a futuristic look. The phone boasts a 6.85-inch AMOLED screen, triple-camera system, and Snapdragon 8 Elite chip. Priced at $780 for base model, the Nubia Z70S Ultra also offers IP68/IP69 rating, 80W fast charging, and WiFi 7. We’ve been hearing about smartphones ditching notches and punch-holes for selfie cameras for a while now, but there hasn’t really been much progress to report — especially here in the West.

3 weeks ago | androidpolice.com | Aakash Jhaveri

Smart home products enhance your quality of life by improving your surroundings and changing how you interact with the environment. Most traditional products have a smarter equivalent and vary from switching on or off to running on their own when they detect a trigger or action. Their abilities increase when they communicate with each other, creating seamless experiences. At the center of them is your smartphone.

4 weeks ago | androidpolice.com | Aakash Jhaveri

Budget carriers promise big savings over major carriers like Verizon or T-Mobile, with plans starting at as low as $15 a month. Since they use the same networks, they appeal to cost-conscious users with no contracts and easy eSIM switches. Still, hidden pitfalls make the transition less appealing. From sluggish data to limited support, these trade-offs frustrate users.