Google Chrome finally supports sharing your approximate location with websites

Google's Chrome web browser on Android now finally supports approximate location sharing. So now you can set it so that it only gets an approximate location from your device to send to whatever website wants it. Previously, Chrome always wanted access to your precise location, which is overkill for most websites. You can still use your precise location when you need to, by the way, that's not going away. Google is planning to release a new API for web developers that lets them request your approximate location directly, or specify if they need your precise location. Source

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Pixel's May 2026 update is here with several fixes and improvements

Google’s Pixel devices are now receiving the May 2026 update, which brings several bug fixes and other improvements. The update is currently being rolled out to the Pixel 7a and later, and the Pixel Tablet. While the May 2026 update doesn’t introduce any new features, Google has addressed several persistent bugs. The update carries the build number CP1A.260505.005 and includes the latest May Android security patch. Google Pixel 10a According to the official changelog, one of the fixes targets slow wireless charging speeds when the battery level is between 75 and 80 percent. The...

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Motorola is having a fire sale on the Moto Razr Ultra 2025 - 1TB variant goes for $800

Motorola was ambitious with the pricing of the Razr 2026 family, but it was quite conservative with the upgrades. A Razr Ultra 2026 will cost you $1,500 for a 512GB unit despite using mostly the same hardware as the 2025 Ultra – it has the same chipset (with an overclock, but still), for example. The screen is a bit brighter (by 500 nits at peak), the main camera has a new LOFIC sensor and the battery is 300mAh bigger, but these are all incremental changes. In short, you won’t lose much if you buy the Motorola Razr Ultra 2025 instead – but you will save quite a bit since the phone...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/motorola_is_having_a_fire_sale_on_the_moto_razr_ultra_2025__1tb_variant_goes_for_800-news-72695.php

Samsung officially releases One UI 8.5 for the Galaxy S25 and S24 series

It's taken quite a while, but the beta program is finished and starting today, Samsung is rolling out the update to One UI 8.5 for the Galaxy S25 series, the Galaxy S24 family, the Galaxy Z Fold7, Flip7, Fold6, Flip6, Galaxy Tab S11 line, and Galaxy Tab S10 models. The rollout is starting in Korea today, with additional regions to get it in the next few days and weeks if no issues are found in the meantime. Samsung has been beta testing One UI 8.5 on its older high-end devices since December. The Galaxy S26, S26+, and S26 Ultra all launched running One UI 8.5, so it's good to...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_officially_releases_one_ui_85_for_the_galaxy_s25_and_s24_series-news-72712.php

The FCC wants carriers to put more effort into preventing spam calls - or get punished

Back in 2016, Google updated Android’s phone app to warn users about spam calls. We have seen various iterations of this and other similar features, but the problem still persists. Now the FCC wants to attack the root of the issue by strengthening the existing “Know-Your-Customer” (KYC) rules. The FCC is asking for comments on more stringent verification for new and renewing customers. This may include requiring that customers provide their name, address, a government ID and alternative phone numbers. Additionally, the Commission is looking for feedback on how to punish carriers who...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/the_fcc_wants_carriers_to_put_more_effort_into_preventing_spam_calls-news-72692.php

Lenovo Legion Tab Gen 5 lands in the US

Back at MWC Barcelona, Lenovo unveiled several new tablets, including the gamer-focused Legion Tab Gen 5, aka Legion Y700 Gen 5 in China. That device has now made its way to the US with a starting price of $850 in its Eclipse Black colorway. That price gets you the 12GB RAM and 256GB storage trim. Lenovo Legion Tab Gen 5 in Eclipse Black Comparing the Legion Tab Gen 5’s US price with the EU starting price for the same RAM/storage trim €900/£699 shows the US model is a slightly better deal but it is far from a bargain. Deliveries from Lenovo US are scheduled for May...

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