This week in the Android world has been buzzing with news and updates. The Pixel 8a, set to debut at Google’s I/O developer event, has had its price leaked by reliable tipster OnLeaks. The mid-range device will come in 128GB and 256GB storage options, priced at $499 and $559 respectively. Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 6 has also been in the spotlight with leaked colors, including Light Pink, Navy, and Silver Shadow, as well as two limited edition options called Crafted Black and Crafted White.
Honor has partnered with Porsche Design to release a luxury version of its Magic6 smartphone in the UK. The Honor Magic6 RSR Porsche Design features a sharp design, updated camera, and exclusive colors inspired by Porsche sports cars. Priced at £1,599, the device is available on the Honor website and will soon reach EU markets. In a move to make AI more accessible to older Android devices, Google has extended support for its Gemini AI app to devices running Android 10 and 11, reaching millions of users who can now access the latest AI technology.
On the downside, Google has announced the retirement of its Podcasts app by the end of June, leaving Android users without an official podcast client. WhatsApp is also facing issues with video uploads on its Android client, with users experiencing difficulties sending videos with a message prompting them to choose a different file. In a more positive light, the Rabbit R1 device, focused on AI, is being shipped this week, with developers discovering that it uses parts of the Android Open Source Project in its hardware.
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