Google may begin supporting Wear OS smartwatch backups to Google One

As we start to see new Wear OS devices trickle into the market, Google’s efforts to improve the overall experience on Android devices is revealed in the latest APK Teardown by the folks over at XDA-Developers. New strings in the beta version 22.32.12 build of the Google Play Services app reveal that Google is preparing to add support for backing up smartwatch data when switching to a new device. One string is titled: companion_backup_opt_in_title which contains the prompts: Back up your device with Google One/ Backup by Google One/ Choose backup account. Skagen Falster Gen...

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Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra "confirmed" yet again to sport a 200 MP camera

We've already heard a couple of times that Samsung is planning to equip the upcoming Galaxy S23 Ultra with a 200 MP camera, and today yet another report seemingly "confirms" this information - as much as a rumor can, anyway. According to sources from Samsung's home of Korea, the company has informed "major camera partners" that it will use a 200 MP camera in the next generation of its flagship device. The 108 MP resolution currently in use debuted with the Galaxy S20 Ultra two years ago, and will be three years old by the time the S23 launches. Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra So Samsung...

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Counterpoint: India's smartwatch market saw record shipments in Q2

The smartwatch market in India saw a record-breaking Q2 with a fourfold increase in shipments compared to the same time last year as per the latest Counterpoint Research report. The increasing demand for smartwatches is driven by strong consumer demand and multiple high-profile launches with brands continuing to grow their online and offline presence. A record one-third of all smartwatches were sold offline. A total of 50 new smartwatch models were launched during the period and half of all sales were in the sub-INR 3,500 ($44) price category. Fire-Boltt was the leader in terms of...

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Lenovo Legion Y70 arrives as the company’s first phone with Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1

The Legion Y70 is officially the first Lenovo smartphone with a Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 chipset. The flagship is part of the Legion gaming family but comes with more straightforward aesthetics without skimping on top-tier performance. Lenovo Legion Y70 The screen is a 6.67” OLED with a 144 Hz refresh rate and up to 1500 Hz touch sampling rate. There is a single punch hole in the center for the selfie camera and while Lenovo is saying nothing about the fingerprint scanner positioning, we can assume it is embedded in the power key. Removing the sensor from underneath the screen...

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