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Google Unveils Pixel 10 Smartphones Series

August 21, 2025

Google has officially unveiled its Pixel 10 series, a significant leap in the company’s hardware and AI strategy. Powered by the all-new Tensor G5 chip, manufactured on a 3nm process by TSMC, the Pixel 10 Smartphones lineup promises a substantial boost in performance and efficiency. The G5 is optimized for on-device AI, enabling new features like “Magic Cue,” which proactively offers helpful information, and a more intuitive “Camera Coach” that uses Gemini models to assist with photography in real time.

The series includes the standard Pixel 10, the Pixel 10 Pro, and the larger Pixel 10 Pro XL, all featuring a refined design with a polished camera bar and durable Gorilla Glass Victus 2. The Pixel 10 gets a major camera upgrade with a new triple-lens system, including a 5x telephoto zoom, a feature previously reserved for the Pro models.

The Pixel 10 Pro introduces an upgraded camera system with a 100x Pro Res Zoom and the ability to capture video in up to 8K, powered by the new Video Boost technology. All models launch with Android 16 and a commitment to seven years of OS and security updates, ensuring long-term value. With these advancements, Google is positioning the Pixel 10 as more than just a phone—it’s a truly intelligent and personal device.

Google Pixel 10

Here are the key specifications for the Google Pixel 10:

Display 6.3-inch Actua OLED, 1080 x 2424 pixels, 60-120Hz refresh rate, up to 3000 nits peak brightness, Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Processor Google Tensor G5 (built on a 3nm TSMC process) with Titan M2 security coprocessor
Operating System Android 16
RAM 12 GB
Storage 128 GB, 256 GB
Rear Cameras Triple camera system:
– 48 MP wide (f/1.7) with Macro Focus
– 13 MP ultrawide (f/2.2)
– 10.8 MP telephoto (f/3.1) with 5x optical zoom and 20x Super Res Zoom
Front Camera 10.5 MP Dual PD selfie camera (f/2.2)
Durability IP68 dust and water resistance, Gorilla Glass Victus 2 front and back
Connectivity 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6.0, USB Type-C 3.2
SIM Nano-SIM + eSIM
Software Support 7 years of OS, security, and Pixel Drop updates
Battery 4,970 mAh
Charging 30W wired fast charging (charger sold separately), 15W Qi2-certified Pixelsnap wireless charging
Dimensions 152.8 x 72 x 8.6 mm
Weight 204 g
Color Indigo, Frost, Lemongrass, Obsidian
Price starts at $799.00
Availability August 28, 2025
Google Pixel 10 Pro and Google Pixel 10 Pro XL

Here are the key specifications for both the Pixel 10 Pro and Pixel 10 Pro XL;

Feature Google Pixel 10 Pro Google Pixel 10 Pro XL
Display 6.3-inch LTPO OLED, 1280 x 2856 pixels (495 PPI), 1-120Hz refresh rate, up to 3300 nits peak brightness, Gorilla Glass Victus 2 6.8-inch LTPO OLED, 1344 x 2992 pixels (486 PPI), 1-120Hz refresh rate, up to 3300 nits peak brightness, Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Processor Google Tensor G5 (3nm) + Titan M2 Google Tensor G5 (3nm) + Titan M2
Operating System Android 16 Android 16
RAM 16 GB 16 GB
Storage 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB 256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB
Rear Cameras Triple camera system:<br> – 50 MP wide (f/1.68)<br> – 48 MP ultrawide (f/1.7)<br> – 48 MP telephoto (f/2.8) with 5x optical zoom and 100x Pro Res Zoom Triple camera system:<br> – 50 MP wide (f/1.68)<br> – 48 MP ultrawide (f/1.7)<br> – 48 MP telephoto (f/2.8) with 5x optical zoom and 100x Pro Res Zoom
Front Camera 42 MP Dual PD selfie camera (f/2.2) 42 MP Dual PD selfie camera (f/2.2)
Durability IP68 dust and water resistance, Gorilla Glass Victus 2 front and back IP68 dust and water resistance, Gorilla Glass Victus 2 front and back
Software Support 7 years of OS, security, and Pixel Drop updates 7 years of OS, security, and Pixel Drop updates
Connectivity Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) with 2.4GHz, 5GHz, 6GHz, 2×2 MIMO55, Bluetooth 6, NFC, Google Cast, Ultra-Wideband chip for accurate ranging and spatial orientation, Dual Band GNSS GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, Thread networking technology Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) with 2.4GHz, 5GHz, 6GHz, 2×2 MIMO55, Bluetooth 6, NFC, Google Cast, Ultra-Wideband chip for accurate ranging and spatial orientation, Dual Band GNSS GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, Thread networking technology
Authentication Fingerprint Unlock, Face Unlock, Pattern, PIN, password Fingerprint Unlock, Face Unlock, Pattern, PIN, password
Sensors Proximity sensor, Ambient light sensor, Accelerometer, Gyrometer, Magnetometer, Barometer, Temperature sensor Proximity sensor, Ambient light sensor, Accelerometer, Gyrometer, Magnetometer, Barometer, Temperature sensor
Buttons and ports USB Type-C 3.2, Power button, Volume controls USB Type-C 3.2, Power button, Volume controls
Cellular 5G mmWave, 5G Sub-6, 5G mmW, GSM/EDGE, UMTS/HSPA+/HSDPA, LTE, NB-IoT, LTE 5G mmWave, 5G Sub-6, 5G mmW, GSM/EDGE, UMTS/HSPA+/HSDPA, LTE, NB-IoT, LTE
Battery 15W Qi2-certified 25W Qi2-certified
Wired Charging 30W (up to 55% in 30 mins) 45W (up to 70% in 30 mins)
Wireless Charging 15W Qi2-certified 25W Qi2-certified
Dimensions 152.40 mm x 71.12 mm x 7.62 mm 162.56 mm x 76.20 mm x 7.62 mm
Weight 207 g / 7.3 oz 232 g / 8.2 oz
Color Moonstone, Jade, Porcelain, Obsidian Moonstone, Jade, Porcelain, Obsidian
Release Date August 28, 2025 August 28, 2025
Starting Price $999 $1,199

All three smartphones; Pixel 10, the Pixel 10 Pro, and the larger Pixel 10 Pro XL, is now available for preorder and will be in stores Aug. 28th.

Microsoft launches Windows App for Windows, macOS, iOS, iPadOS, Web and Android  

September 22, 2024

Hilary Braun, Senior Product Manager for Windows 365;

We’re excited to announce that, starting today, Windows App is generally available for Windows, macOS, iOS, iPadOS, and web browsers—and in public preview for Android. This unified app serves as your secure gateway to connect to Windows across Windows 365, Azure Virtual Desktop, Remote Desktop, Remote Desktop Services, Microsoft Dev Box, and more.

With Windows App, you can enjoy a unified experience that makes it simple for people to connect to the Windows experience they know and love from any device. Enhance productivity with features such as customizable home screens, multi-monitor support, and USB redirection. Windows App also offers advanced security features, including multifactor authentication, to ensure a seamless and robust connection and enable efficient work from any location, at any time.

This could be where “Windows OS” is going in the cloud, the device that you will be using is just a way to access your “Windows-Account” that holds all your apps, files and cloud services.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 Announced

July 11, 2024

Samsung officially announced its all-new Galaxy Z Fold6 at Galaxy Unpacked in Paris. The Galaxy Z Fold6 is one of the devices that will be powered by Galaxy AI, unveiled earlier this year.

The Galaxy Z Fold6 unfolds into a 7.6-inch tablet and folds in half to become a 6.3-inch smartphone. It supports the S Pen and boasts a five-camera system, including three “rear” cameras, a 10MP selfie camera, and a 4MP under-display camera. The Galaxy Z Fold6 is powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon® 8 Gen 3 Mobile Platform. It comes with 12GB of RAM and up to 1TB of internal storage.

Despite its size and multiple screens, the Z Fold6 packs a 4,400mAh dual battery and supports Samsung’s Fast Wireless Charging 2.0. It includes a 25W adapter and a 3A USB-C cable in the box.

The Galaxy Z Fold6 runs the company’s One UI 6.1.1 (Android 14) and comes in 6 colors: Silver Shadow, Pink, Navy, Crafted Black, and White.

Here’s the full specs of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6;

Galaxy Z Fold6
Display Main Screen 7.6-inch QXGA+*
Dynamic AMOLED 2X
Infinity Flex Display (2160 x 1856, 20.9:18), 374ppi
120Hz adaptive refresh rate (1~120Hz)
Cover Screen 6.3-inch HD+
Dynamic AMOLED 2X Display
(2376 x 968, 22.1:9), 410ppi
120Hz adaptive refresh rate (1~120Hz)
Dimension & Weight Folded 68.1 x 153.5 x 12.1mm
Unfolded 132.6 x 153.5 x 5.6mm
Weight 239g
Camera Cover Camera 10MP Selfie Camera
F2.2, Pixel size: 1.22μm, FOV: 85˚
Under Display Camera 4MP Under Display Camera
F1.8, Pixel size: 2.0μm, FOV: 85˚
Rear Triple Camera 12MP Ultra-Wide Camera
F2.2, Pixel size: 1.12μm, FOV: 123˚
50MP Wide-angle Camera
Dual Pixel AF, OIS, F1.8, Pixel size: 1.0μm, FOV: 85˚
10MP Telephoto Camera
PDAF, OIS, F2.4, Pixel size: 1.0μm, FOV: 36˚, 3X optical zoom
AP Snapdragon® 8 Gen 3 Mobile Platform for Galaxy
Memory & Storage 12GB Memory with 1TB internal storage
12GB Memory with 512GB internal storage
12GB Memory with 256GB internal storage
Battery 4,400mAh (typical) dual battery
Charging Wired Charging*: Up to 50% charge in around 30 min. with 25W Adapter** and 3A USB-C cable***
Fast Wireless Charging 2.0****
Wireless PowerShare*****
Network & Connectivity 5G*, LTE**, Wi-Fi 6E***, Bluetooth® v5.3
Sensors Capacitive Fingerprint sensor (side), Accelerometer, Barometer, Gyro sensor, Geomagnetic sensor, Hall sensor, Proximity sensor, Light sensor
Security Samsung Knox with Samsung Knox Vault
SIM Card Up to two Nano SIM* and Multi eSIM**
Up to two Nano SIM* and Multi eSIM**
Colors Silver Shadow, Pink, Navy*
Crafted Black, White**

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 is now available for preorder and will be have general availability starting July 24th.

Below is the pricing for the new Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6;

  • 12GB + 256 GB – $1899.99
  • 12GB + 512 GB – $2019.99
  • 12GB + 1 TB – $2259.99

Samsung is giving those who preorder the new Galaxy Z Fold6 a big discount.

Netflix refreshes iconic classic game Minesweeper

July 3, 2024

Netflix is adding one of the icons of Windows computing and bringing a modern spin to the classic Minesweeper. You can now play the game through the Netflix’s app.

Netflix’s take on the Minesweeper will feature an international setting and giving player the goal to clear underwater mines with rewards. Game still have that usual interface of numbers and flags over vibrant pictures of waterways from around the world.

Since Netflix Games is included with your Netflix membership, as the trailer below promises: “No ads. No extra fees. No in-app purchases.”

Minesweeper can be downloaded and played on mobile devices – Android devices and iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.

Youtube announces Playables

May 30, 2024

Youtube has announced the release of Playables — a collection of free games you can play directly on the platform, which you can find in the Explore menu of the main YouTube Home page, either on desktop (web) or the iOS and Android app. Youtube’s Playables have been available in select users for testing before becoming available to YouTube Premium subscribers last year.

There are more than 75 games now available to play directly on YouTube Playables – lightweight, entertaining games like Angry Birds Showdown, Words of Wonders, Cut the Rope, Tomb of the Mask, and Trivia Crack.

Youtube is not the only company to add games in their service, Netflix in 2021 introduced Netflix games in their platform.

Google Play Pass Launches in the Philippines, Offering Access to Hundreds of Games and Apps

August 24, 2023

Google Play Pass, a subscription service that gives users access to hundreds of games and apps without ads or in-app purchases, has launched in the Philippines.

The service is available for a monthly price of PHP 109 or receive savings if you pay for the annual pricing of PHP 999. It includes a curated selection of games and apps from different genres, including action, adventure, puzzle, simulation, and more.

Some of the popular games included in Google Play Pass are Stardew Valley, Monument Valley, Terraria, and Sonic the Hedgehog Classic. There are also a number of productivity apps available, such as Evernote, Trello, and Pocket Casts.

To sign up for Google Play Pass, simply open the Google Play Store app on your Android device and search for “Play Pass.” You can then sign up for a monthly or annual subscription. This subscription service is compatible with any Android device running Android 4.4 and above; and Google Play Store version 16.6.25 and above.

Google Play Pass is the equivalent of Apple Arcade and Xbox Game Pass.

Source: Yugatech

Google release the Android 14 Developer Preview 1

February 12, 2023

Google just announced the availability of Android 14 Developer Preview 1, which can be downloaded from Android for Developers website. The Android 14 Developer Preview 1, as the name suggest, is mainly for Android developers and Android hardware manufacturers to make sure that their apps and devices are fully compatible with the Android 14.

Notable features of the upcoming Android 14 are; support for tablets and foldable form factors, enhancements to performance, privacy, security, and user customization. Google plans to release the beta version of Android 14 in two months and release the final beta version by June 2023 and the candidate release up to the stable release by 3rd qtr of this year. It’s still unclear what features will be available in the final release but if you want to take a sneak peek at what is new with Android 14, then you can get the Android 14.

Netflix Games now on iOS

November 10, 2021

After officially announcing Netflix Games for Android, Netflix Games will now be available for iOS users as well. The new gaming service will be available to Netflix subscribers with no ads, no extra fees and no in-app purchases.

Just like with the Android version, games that are available for Netflix Games on iOS are; Stranger Things: 1984, Stranger Things 3: The Game, Shooting Hoops, Card Blast, and Teeter Up. League of Legends spinoff – Hextech Mayhem: A League of Legends Story will also be available on Netflix games. Hextech Mayhem: A League of Legends Story will be cost you $10 on Nintendo Switch and PC but free if you have a Netflix subscription.

There are of course some things that you need to keep in mind when you play Netflix Games using your Netflix account and your Netflix profile.

  • Since Netflix Games have a maturity rating, you cannot use a Netflix profile to a Netflix Games with a high maturity rating.
  • Netflix Games can be played on multiple devices on the same account and just like with your Netflix account, there will be a limit on how many device you can use the same Netflix account. If you ever hit your limit, you can sign out of devices not in use, or remove them from your download devices.

From the looks of things, Netflix will make Netflix Games free as long as you are a subscriber, which is not a bad thing and could be a good strategy to grew and keep its subscribers.

This article was original posted on KabayanTech – Netflix Games now on iOS

RuneScape releases mobile version of the game

June 22, 2021

RuneScape, a fantasy massively multiplayer online role-playing game (MMORPG) developed and published by Jagex Games Studio, just release the mobile version of their iconic PC game, which was first released in January 2001.

In their official announcement, the company said;

Today is a significant moment in RuneScape’s history, ushering in the next chapter of our cross-play vision and our quest to bring RuneScape to everywhere we can. We have finally arrived on Mobile!

Moments ago, we finished our final pre-launch checks and they are all green. Deployment of RuneScape around the world has begun, marking June 17th as our official launch day for iOS and Android.

Before the release, Jagex launched a pre-registration campaign which has reached more than 1.8 MILLION registrations in all 5 tiers.

RuneScape can be downloaded on the Apple App Store and the Google Play Store.

This article was first posted on Extradot.Net.

Microsoft updates Xbox App to introduces remote play feature and more

September 28, 2020

Microsoft has updated the Xbox App, for both the iOS and Android, to introduce a number of cool features like “console remote play, remote game installs, chat and more.”

The announcement was made by Harrison Hoffman, Senior Program Manager for Xbox;

The Xbox App is currently in beta test and will probably launch the same time the new Xbox Series X and Series S becomes available.