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Screenshot: Florence Ion / GizmodoIf you use accessories like the Pixel Stand 2 or want to look at something while your phone is charging nearby, you can set up one of Android 13’s new screen savers. Previously, Android 12 only offered one option—the clock—but Android 13 offers three new ones: colors, news and weather, and photos. Only two are customizable.To access the screensaver, Head into Display > Screen saver > Current screen saver. Then, tap an option. You can choose between a digital or analog clock if you…

The biggest challenge facing the growing number of clamp-on gamepads that promise to turn your smartphone into a handheld console is their limited compatibility, especially when it comes to fitting your phone. The Gamevice Flex wants to change that with a modular design that can be reconfigured to support almost any phone, even when inside a case.A couple of months ago, Razer revealed a new version of its smartphone gamepad, but what made the Kishi V2 worth the upgrade wasn’t the Backbone One-inspired rigid extending…

Being an Android user can be a clunky experience sometimes, but it can also open you up to a bunch of new device quirks you won’t find elsewhere. Whereas Apple chooses to put only features that match its sleek image on the iPhone, Android manufacturers have taken more risks in pursuing market share. It’s one of the…Read more... Being an Android user can be a clunky experience sometimes, but it can also open you up to a bunch of new device quirks you won’t find elsewhere. Whereas Apple chooses to put only features that…

Photo: GizmodoUpgrading the stock stereo system to a multi-disc system with DVD capabilities and a pop-up screen was one of the few ways the benefits of chips and electronics in cars were immediately obvious to the average consumer in 2002, when most in-vehicle electronics, like that those controlled anti-lock braking systems, were hidden away.Two decades later, as is evident with companies like Sony, Apple, and even Dyson trying to break into the automotive industry, cars are becoming more and more like rolling…

Glance shows dynamic content on the lock screen. But who asked for that? Screenshot: GlanceWhile it’s true that the Android lock screen could use a little perking up since Apple revealed what it’s doing for iOS, this isn’t what we were thinking. According to TechCrunch, mobile ad company, Glance, is planning to launch its lock screen platform on Android devices in the U.S. within the next two months. According to the report, Glance has been in talks with U.S. wireless carriers and it plans to launch on several…

It’s always a gamble leaving the house with your smartphone. Even as batteries get bigger, the threat of being out in the world with little time left on your device can create a panic akin to witnessing a natural disaster. And the worst part is when you go to someone to ask for a charging cord only to find that they don’t have your cable type!This week on Gadgettes, we’ll womansplain how Sen. Ed Markey (D-MA), Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), and Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) are working to eliminate this headache for…

A look at the back side of the Nothing Phone (1) in Marques Brownlee’s video. Screenshot: YouTube / MKBHDNothing, the smartphone brainchild of CEO Carl Pei, co-founder of OnePlus, is once again testing the efficacy of its hype machine. The company is currently known for its economical earbuds, the Ear (1), which offer a pretty impressive bang for the buck at $100. It’s also been relentlessly teasing the upcoming launch of the Phone (1), its first Android flagship, without offering many concrete details about the…

Nothing phone (1)Screenshot: NothingNothing, the startup behind one of the best wireless earbuds, revealed the rear design of its upcoming Phone (1) smartphone. The company, led by OnePlus co-founder Carl Pei,is scheduled to reveal the Android device in full at a July 12 event.Until then, we have a sneak peek to snack on, and as you can see from the above image, Nothing is making transparency a signature design element across its growing product portfolio. Appearing through the clear back panel are illuminating light…

You can still track your walks without the Apple Watch in tow, but iOS 16 will also let you track other activities using the Fitness app and the iPhone’s built-in motion sensors. The iPhone can track your steps, distance walked, and any workouts you do within compatible third-party apps, and they’re all tallied toward your daily fitness goals.The Android ecosystem hasn’t had the best track record with smartwatches. The best thing we have right now is Samsung’s Galaxy Watch 4. To its credit, Samsung has enabled third-party…