When it comes to sharing web links, the goo.gl URL shortening service is one of the best options out there. Now Google is improving the service further by making it possible for app developers to create links that will take users to specific places within their apps. Simply put, these deep links will automatically detect if a person clicking on them is an iOS or Android user, and it will then see if the correct app is installed on their device.

Google has quietly added more optical character recognition (OCR) functionality to Google Photos, essentially allowing users to search for text within photos. The improved OCR tech also lets you copy/paste said text in photos. The new capabilities were confirmed by the Google Photos Twitter account after a user spotted it (h/t: 9to5Google). The search feature is currently available on smartphones and the web, accessible by typing a search query in the search bar.

TL;DR A Redditor has posted more images of the apparent Pixel Watch. One of the images compares the watch to Apple and Samsung’s watches. A strange story emerged over the weekend, as the upcoming Google Pixel Watch was purportedly left behind in a Chicago restaurant and obtained by a Redditor. The Redditor sent images of the watch to Android Central, and it looks like the user has now posted more images and info about the wearable.

As we found out today, Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey is not immune to having his own account on his social network compromised. Just after 4 p.m. Eastern Time, his official Twitter account started posting racist and offensive posts,according to CNN. Those tweets were quickly deleted. Twitter’s official communications outlet confirmed that Dorsey’s account was indeed hacked, and that it is now “investigating what happened.”  Engadget adds that the source of the hacked messages was the SMS service Cloudhopper.

The factory image has the same build number as the Wifi-only Nexus 7, LMY47D. As for what’s new here? As with any other Android 5.1 build, you can expect the update to be mostly bug fixes and performance tweaks, with a few very minor front-facing changes such a new “device protection mode” and changes to the interruption slider that makes the experience a little closer to the silent mode from KitKat that was removed in Lollipop.

TL;DR Polar has unveiled two new sports watches: the Polar Ignite 2 and Polar Vantage M2. Both watches offer major aesthetic improvements over their predecessors. The fitness watches will go on sale soon for $229.95 and $299.95 respectively. Polar is updating two of its most popular fitness watches. Despite their names, the Polar Ignite 2 and Polar Vantage M2 are arguably nominal upgrades over their predecessors. Even so, there are still plenty of important upgrades to talk about.

We store a lot of files on our Android devices. We save important notes, make shopping lists, list things to do, record a variety of stuff, and much more. To keep things organized, hundreds of apps on the Google Play Store allow you to organize the things that you’ve saved on your Android device. However, some apps may be limited to certain actions, compelling you to install additional apps to fill in the gaps.

Update, February 13, 2019 (01:31 PM ET): The source of the original Sony Xperia XA3 renders below (WinFuture) just posted a new set of renders depicting what appears to be a larger sibling to the XA3. It’s possible these new renders could be a Sony Xperia XA3 Plus, or something similar. Outside of the difference in sizing, the two phones look nearly identical. See for yourself: As tall as the regular Xperia XA3 looks, the Plus variant looks even taller.

Jimmy Westenberg / Android Authority There’s one main reason why the Apple Watch continues to dominate the smartwatch scene — it’s simply that good. It only works with iPhones, but the Apple Watch remains a long way ahead of the competition. Because it’s so popular, the smartwatch is backed up by a large accessory ecosystem. Here’s a list of the best Apple Watch accessories you can buy right now. The best Apple Watch accessories Choosing the right Apple Watch accessories can be a difficult task; there’s just so much out there to choose from!

TL;DR The Motorola One will be available in the U.S. starting November 9. The phone will only be available through Best Buy in black and white. The Motorola One is Motorola’s latest Android One smartphone. A few months after Motorola launched the Motorola One in several international markets, the company has announced it will bring its new Android One smartphone to the U.S. Starting November 9, you can order the phone online through Best Buy for $399.