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Boox Go 6 (Gen II) review: A worthy Android ereader, with some tradeoffs
The Boox Go 6 (Gen II) is a versatile Android ereader that allows users to take notes directly within books. It offers a capable reading experience with some notable tradeoffs.
Redditor turns Android phone into a desktop PC in a stroke of genius, sandwiching it between two huge CPU coolers so it…
A Redditor has successfully transformed an Android phone, the Nubia Z70 Ultra, into a functional desktop PC by integrating it with two large CPU coolers for enhanced thermal management. This impressive hardware modification allows the phone to run a Linux desktop environment with GPU acceleration and even play Windows games at playable frame rates using Wine and Box64, with The Witcher 3 achieving 20-30 fps at 1080p Ultra settings.
You can now pre-order Ayaneo's GBA clone, and its sub-$100 price tag is giving me hope
Ayaneo has opened pre-orders for its Game Boy Advance-style handheld, the KONKR Pocket Advance, starting at $89. The device runs on Android 12 and features a MediaTek Helio G90T chipset, capable of emulating systems up to the PlayStation 2 and GameCube. Early bird pricing offers a 3GB RAM/32GB storage model for $89, with an upgrade to 4GB RAM/64GB storage available for $109.
A visual novel and puzzle game where you repair a broken android
AMATA Games has acquired the publishing rights for the popular Japanese visual novel and puzzle game 'Fix My Junk,' which will be released as an upgraded version titled 'Save My Scrap' in 2026 for Steam and consoles. The definitive edition features new dialogue, endings, a gallery mode, controller support, and multilingual options, building upon the original's decadent pixel art and heart-wrenching story.
The Morning After: Google teases the Android-based Googlebook
Google has teased an upcoming Android-based device referred to as a "Googlebook" ahead of its Google I/O developer conference. Further details are expected to be revealed next week.
Morning Mobilization
Samsung has released its Android 17 update, branded as One UI 9. The article also discusses the integration of Gemini Intelligence into Android, expressing a negative sentiment towards its future implementation.
Booyah! The Anbernic RG Rotate is hitting the $100 sweet spot I was hoping for, and its specs aren't half bad…
Anbernic has announced pricing for its upcoming RG Rotate retro handheld, with the standard version starting at $87.99 and a premium metal version at $107.99. The device features a Unisoc T618 chipset, 3GB RAM, and a 3.5-inch 720p display, also functioning as an iPod-inspired MP3 player. Despite its retro appeal and affordable price, the lack of a 3.5mm headphone jack is noted as a drawback for its music playback capabilities.
Nothing Phone 4a Pro hands-on: A premium design with a price to match the Pixel 10a
Nothing has unveiled its new premium midrange device, the Phone 4a Pro, featuring a thin full-metal design and a redesigned camera unit. The phone boasts a brighter 6.83-inch display with a 144Hz refresh rate, improved cameras with a new Sony sensor, and enhanced performance with flagship LPDDR5X memory. It also includes new AI software features like Essential Search and an updated Android interface, launching on March 27th.