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The Amazon Alexa Tablet series runs Android, and turns into a 'sanctuary' for Kindle readers <article> <h2 id="what-you-need-to-know">What you need to know</h2><ul><li>Amazon announced its Alexa Tablet series, consisting of the Tablet 12 Pro, Tablet 11, and Tablet 8.</li><li>The Alexa Tablet 12 Pro sits at the top with a 12-inch display, quad Dolby Atmos speakers, multitasking capabilities (keyboard, stylus), and vibrant and Nanomatte display variants.</li><li>Amazon states the Tablet 11 and 8 focus on entertainment and reading comfort, respectively.</li><li>The Tablet 12 Pro starts at $499 for its vibrant display and $549 for its Nanomatte display variant—Tablet 11 begins at $329.99; Tablet 8 starts at $229.99.</li></ul><p>Amazon announced a new direction for its tablets this morning (Oct. 8), i...

via Amazon US Prime Deals: the Google Pixel 11 Pro is $250 off<img src="https://fdn.gsmarena.com/imgroot/news/26/10/deals-us-pixel-11-pro/-184x111/gsmarena_000.jpg" width="184" height="111" hspace="3" alt="" border="0" align=left style="background:#333333;padding:0px;margin:0px 4px 0px 0px;border-style:solid;border-color:#aaaaaa;border-width:1px" /> <p>With a launch price of $1,100, the Google Pixel 11 Pro wasn’t a viable contender in the 6.3” flagship category, even though in the US market there aren’t even that many models that fit in this category – there’s the Galaxy S26, there’s the iPhone 18 Pro and that’s it. A 23% price cut on that makes the Google phone more competitive, though. Compared to its predecessor, the new Pro addresses key shortcomings like the bad battery life on the 2025 model. Charging is a bit faster too, though nothing like what you get with Chinese brands (which you can’t get in ...

Ultrahuman's Heart Scan for Ring PRO needs only sixty seconds for crucial insights <article> <h2 id="what-you-need-to-know">What you need to know</h2><ul><li>Ultrahuman announced that it's rolling out "Heart Scan" in its app for Ring PRO users.</li><li>Heart Scan is a 60 second scan that takes a quick snapshot of how your heart is feeling in that moment.</li><li>Users will also find a downloadable report in the Ultrahuman Dashboard if they are a member.</li></ul><p>Ultrahuman gets us through the midweek with an update that's all about your heart, its changes, and how you can stay informed.</p><p>A press release announced the arrival of Heart Scan in the app for <a href="https://www.androidcentral.com/wearables/ultrahuman/ultrahumans-ring-pro-cruises-with-15-day-battery-bring...

The Xiaomi 18 Ultra would've had insane cameras, but it looks like we'll never get it <article> <h2 id="what-you-need-to-know">What you need to know</h2><ul><li>Rumors on X and Weibo (Chinese) claim the Xiaomi 18 Ultra "has been cancelled" and it's likely its price that got it cut.</li><li>A tipster on Weibo suggests the phone would've received a triple 200MP LOFIC camera setup with a display with 1mm bezels.</li><li>The Xiaomi 18 Pro and Pro Max debuted in mid-September with a triple camera array including a 200MP main and periscope sensor.</li></ul><p>If you remember, Xiaomi's 17 series had a 17 Ultra; however, its current 18 series hasn't revealed one. Rumors state an "18 Ultra" might never happen, and that its specs would've been beastly.</p><p>Tipster ...

Media struggles to send in RCS for Google Messages—a fix is coming after users report <article> <h2 id="what-you-need-to-know">What you need to know</h2><ul><li>Reports on Reddit from the Google Messages and Pixel communities state the Messages app is failing to send media in RCS.</li><li>One report states the app will fail outright or "randomly send all the files at once" in their experience.</li><li>Google is reportedly aware of the issue and is rolling out a fix; however, it could take a couple of weeks.</li><li>This problem mirrors another media-related issue Google Messages had last year when media texts failed to send in RCS.</li></ul><p>Google Messages has been suffering from a major problem these past few days. If you're one of the (un)lucky, you might've noticed that you can...

via Beats 360 review<img src="https://fdn.gsmarena.com/imgroot/news/26/10/beats-360-review/-184x111/gsmarena_000.jpg" width="184" height="111" hspace="3" alt="" border="0" align=left style="background:#333333;padding:0px;margin:0px 4px 0px 0px;border-style:solid;border-color:#aaaaaa;border-width:1px" /> <p>The Beats 360 are the newest pair of headphones from Apple-owned Beats by Dre, and are aimed specifically at those looking for a pair of headphones to use during workouts. They have a lightweight, durable design as well as IPX4 water and sweat resistance. The mesh fabric ear cups and headband are also removable and easy to replace, with multiple color and material options. The Beats 360 could also be seen as a more affordable alternative to the Apple AirPods Max 2, with many of the same Apple-exclusive features, plus Android compatibility, thrown in for good measure. At the $350...</p>

via Weekly poll: are you interested in the vivo X Fold6?<img src="https://fdn.gsmarena.com/imgroot/news/26/10/weekly-poll-vivo-x-fold6/-184x111/gsmarena_000.jpg" width="184" height="111" hspace="3" alt="" border="0" align=left style="background:#333333;padding:0px;margin:0px 4px 0px 0px;border-style:solid;border-color:#aaaaaa;border-width:1px" /> <p>The vivo X Fold6 launched on July 1 in China and is now starting its worldwide tour – it’s already available in Europe and is expected to launch in India next week. So, now the question is this – are you planning on buying one? First, we have to look at the price and we immediately run into issues. vivo left the UK a while ago, the German site hasn’t been updated in ages. The company’s coverage in Europe is pretty spotty. We did find the phone in Spain where it costs €1,980 (down from an MSRP of €2,200) and comes with a 100W charger. While vivo Germany doesn’...