We’ll first list their spec sheets, and will then talk about the two phones across a number of categories. We’ll first tackle their designs and displays, and will then move to the performance, battery life, camera performance, and audio aspects of the two phones. Before we begin, do note that neither of these phones is officially available outside of China, as of now. They both come with software made for China, but installing Google Play Services is not a problem at all....

Responding to a question from a Morgan Stanley analyst, Pichai cited Ambient Computing as one of the areas where it is focusing investments. This concept was first mentioned last year after Google’s hardware division acquired North, the producer of Focals smart glasses. Ambient Computing was also detailed during the Google Tensor SoC introduction last week. “For a while, we have deeply focused on thinking through computing for the long term. We’ve talked about ambient computing, and it’s just a matter of time before, you know, beyond phones, you’ll see other successful form factors....

Zack put the device through his usual rigorous torture, starting with the scratch test. Like most other smartphones with a glass display, the Pixel 6 Pro starts scratching with the Mohs level 6 pick, with deeper grooves at level 7. Google is using Gorilla Glass Victus for the display, as well as the rear glass panel. So you can rest assured that coins or keys will not scratch your phone’s display....

Krafton’s deal with Solana Labs aims to foster long-term working relationship. Which suggests that Krafton plans to be in this for the long haul and make NFT and blockchain-based games and services a regular part of its offerings. Krafton says that together with Solana Labs, it will “cooperate in the marketing and design of blockchain games and various blockchain technologies. As well as jointly cooperate on investment opportunities.” Krafton doesn’t say it’ll add NFT-based elements to PUBG Krafton doesn’t say it’ll add NFT-based elements to PUBG...

As of this writing, the Galaxy A32 5G is receiving the Android 13 update in Europe, Latin America, and South Korea. The new firmware version for the phone in the former two regions is A326BXXU4CVK5, while that in Samsung’s homeland is A326KKSU3CVK5. The handset was also launched in the US and is available in carrier-locked and unlocked variants. Samsung should update the US versions of the Galaxy A32 5G to Android 13 over the next few days....