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Android 11 is Red Velvet Cake

It’s all cake

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Has anyone else missed Google’s cute dessert-themed naming schemes for Android? Since last year, Google ditched sweets in favor of a more traditional naming scheme. The last dessert-themed Android version, Android Pie, preceded the less sweet Android 10, or what would have been Android Q. Now, there isn’t much mystery with the upcoming Android 11. However, Google has revealed Android 11’s secret dessert-themed identity. Android 11 is Red Velvet Cake.

In an interview with All About Android, Dave Burke, Google’s vice president of engineering for Android, has “gone rogue” and revealed the upcoming Android version’s internal codename. However, according to the company’s marketing department, Burke cannot officially use “Red Velvet Cake” in both marketing and teasers in source codes. Still, he hopes to sneakily incorporate the name somewhere.

We couldn’t agree more. In the past, Google’s naming speculations every year was a key point of sparking hype for the upcoming versions. Whatever Android 11 is officially called, we’ll stick with yummy Red Velvet Cake.

Currently, Google will reportedly launch Android 11 on September 8, based on an official document. A few months ago, the company delayed a few previews for the upcoming version because of the ongoing Black Lives Matter protests happening at the time. As with the information presented on that document, Burke also previews the increased connectivity between devices in the upcoming version.

Regardless, when the version inevitably launches soon, we will all think about and crave Red Velvet Cake.

SEE ALSO: Android 11 launch delayed due to US protests

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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Review

8 Galaxy Folds later, Samsung finally nailed It!

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THE Michael Josh has reviewed every Galaxy Fold since the beginning. But, for almost three weeks, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 has been the phone he reaches for every single day.

In this Galaxy Z Fold 8 review, he is sharing what it’s actually like to live with Samsung’s latest foldable. From the size and multitasking to the cameras, battery, software, durability, and all the little things that become more obvious after weeks of daily use.

Here’s our long-term review on the newest Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8.

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What your smartphone color choice reveals about you

Eight colors, eight personalities. Here’s how to pick.

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Your phone color says more than you think. With the Pixel 11 series, Google’s giving you eight ways to make that statement, and there’s genuinely one for every kind of person.

Hibiscus

You’re never the quiet one in the room. Hibiscus doesn’t ask for attention; it just takes it, and if that sounds like you, you’re probably not planning to start hiding now. This is the pick for anyone who’d rather stand out than blend in.

Pistachio

You’re the one who remembers everyone’s coffee order. Pistachio is soft and easy; the one whom people gravitate toward without quite knowing why. It doesn’t try hard to be liked. It just is.

Frost

You like things a little too organized. Frost means clean lines and a clear head, the color equivalent of a camera roll with zero mess in it. If your notes app has color-coded folders, this one’s calling your name.

Obsidian

You let the work speak for itself. No flash needed, because when you show up, the room adjusts anyway. Obsidian is the classic choice, the one that’s never trying too hard because it doesn’t have to.

Canyon

You’re the one who suggests the sunset drive. Canyon is warm and a little restless, always chasing golden hour whether or not anyone else is up for it. Available on the Pro and Pro XL, it’s built for people who treat every evening like it might be a good one.

Olive

You’re outdoorsy, but you’ll still show up looking put together. Olive is low-key and grounded, the one who doesn’t try too hard because it’s already comfortable in its own skin. Another Pro and Pro XL exclusive.

Fog

You’re hard to read, and you like it that way. Fog is understated on purpose, a Pro and Pro XL colorway for anyone who’d rather keep people guessing.

So, which one’s you?

Eight colors, three phones, one very personal decision. Pixel 11, Pixel 11 Pro, and Pixel 11 Pro XL goes on sale starting August 20 — with Pistachio, Hibiscus, Frost, and Obsidian on the base model; and Canyon, Fog, Olive, and Obsidian on the Pro line.

Which one’s calling your name?

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Pixel 11 Pro Fold brings an improved foldable experience

Google’s most durable yet

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Today, Google launched three different flavors of the Pixel 11 series. If three levels of flatness aren’t enough, the series has a fourth option for you: a new and improved Pixel 11 Pro Fold.

Like the rest of the series, the Pixel 11 Pro Fold is lighter than its predecessor. It’s almost 10 percent lighter and around 1mm thinner than the Pixel 10 Pro Fold.

For a foldable, it’s also Google’s most durable. The foldable has the new scratch-resistant Super Actua display, touting 3600nits of brightness. Plus, the rear has a new glass fiber composite back cover, which Google says is “nearly impossible to crack.” It also has IP68 dust and water resistance.

Inside, the Pixel 11 Pro Fold comes with the new Tensor G6 chipset paired with 16GB of RAM.

For cameras, the foldable has the new 48-megapixel main sensor and a telephoto lens that touts up to 30x Super Zoom. The camera bar then comes in a smaller format on the top left corner of the rear.

Much like the regular phones, the Pixel 11 Pro Fold comes with the new HiLight feature, a notification dot that lights up (and can be customized) whenever notifications pop up.

Finally, the foldable has faster wired charging, promising half of the battery’s capacity in only 30 minutes of charging time. It’s also 20 percent faster with 25W Qi2.2 wireless charging built inside.

The Pixel 11 Pro Fold comes in two colorway options: Obsidian and Olive. It hits shelves in August 20.

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