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Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 leak details core layout, lack of 32-bit support
Qualcomm’s flagship chipsets for Android smartphones have been getting better and better, and we’re now getting some early details on what’s set to arrive with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 later this year.
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Following the black dark theme and other video player updates in October, YouTube today detailed why and how it redesigned over 450 system UI and topic channel avatar icons.
Expand Expanding CloseBLUETTI’s AC300 home battery backup bundle sale could save you from potential blackouts, up to $1000+ off
Things happen and blackouts can occur at any time. With BLUETTI’s AC300 bundle, those can be avoided completely. BLUETTI’s current sale takes the AC300 inverter with B300 expandable batteries and cuts the price by $1,000 or more.
Expand Expanding CloseTwitter expands Blue globally, will pull checkmarks from accounts that are actually verified next week
Months after launch, Twitter has now announced that the new Twitter Blue is available globally and that the company will pull checkmarks from “legacy” verified accounts on April 1.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle app testing navigation rail for Android tablets again [U]
Google’s large screen optimization push continues with the Search app adopting a navigation rail on tablets, though it’s clearly early days.
Expand Expanding CloseYouTube Music starts rolling out Winter Recap 2023
With spring starting on Monday, YouTube Music is now rolling out its 2022-3 Winter Recap with some changes compared to previous seasonal recaps.
Expand Expanding CloseTesla competitor Lucid Air luxury EV gets wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
After being rumored as coming with an update for some time, luxury electric vehicle maker Lucid has officially announced wireless CarPlay and Android Auto are now available and come standard with its connectivity suite.
Expand Expanding CloseReport: Bing sees 15.8% boost in visits following GPT-4 push, as Google sees a slight decline
Microsoft bet big on AI with the “new Bing,” and it seems the gamble succeeded, with Bing gaining new users as Google sees a slight decline.
Expand Expanding CloseToday’s Android game and app deals: Townscaper, Bad North, Space Grunts 2, more
Thursday’s collection of the best Android game and app deals are now ready and waiting down below courtesy of Google Play. Be sure to scope out the offer we spotted on iOttie’s Made for Google iON Wireless Duo 15W charger and Hisense’s 2022 model 75-inch 120Hz mini-LED Google TV, but it’s all about the apps for now. Highlight discounts include titles like Townscaper, Bad North: Jotunn Edition, Heroes of Loot, Space Grunts 2, SpongeBob SquarePants, and more. Head below for a complete look at today’s best Android game and app deals.
Expand Expanding CloseAs ‘Pixel Tablet Stand’ gets retail leak, here’s how ‘Hub Mode’ will work [Gallery]
Design-wise, Google has already shown off a lot about the Pixel Tablet. The latest leak goes in-depth on its “Stand,” while here are some details about the Pixel Tablet’s “Hub Mode.”
Expand Expanding CloseCheck who can see your Android phone’s location
In recent Android versions, safety and privacy have been forefront in the majority of changes made, though are still ways that others can see your Android device’s location without acting in a malicious way. This guide will bring you through several location-sharing features and how to configure or disable them entirely, letting you take control of who can see your Android phone’s location.
Expand Expanding CloseOpenAI announces ChatGPT plugins that let the chatbot connect to live data and services
OpenAI is opening the floodgates on what ChatGPT is capable of, with the addition of plugins which allow the chatbot to interact with the internet and various services.
Expand Expanding CloseNo, Bard can’t leak Pixel news, release dates, or anything else about Google products
Large language models (LLMs), like Google Bard, are trained on “trillions of words” to learn how humans talk and predict/generate the next words in a sentence that make for a good response. However, this technology is not actually aware of what’s factually correct. Given the newness of it, some are – understandably – not yet aware of this fact. In the case of Bard, one particular phenomenon that has occurred days, if not hours, after the early access launch is that people are equating its responses with official Google news and announcements.
Expand Expanding CloseFubo gets MLB.TV just in time for Opening Day, while YouTube TV shows no progress
The first games of the 2023 Major League Baseball season are right around the corner, but where to watch has been shaken up for those using YouTube TV. FuboTV is stepping up to the plate, adding MLB.TV support to its service.
Expand Expanding CloseGeForce Now hits 11 RTX 4080 regions with the addition of Bulgaria
It’s been almost three months since GeForce Now introduced the newest RTX 4080 tier. Since that expansion was announced, the cloud gaming overhaul has now reached a total of 11 regions worldwide.
Expand Expanding CloseDeals: iOttie Made for Google iON Duo 15W charger at $37, Skullcandy Dime earbuds $19, more
All of today’s best deals are now up for grabs, with iOttie’s iON Wireless Duo 15W Charger and its Made for Google certification dropping to $37. That’s alongside the Assistant-enabled Nanoleaf Lines Lights at $180, and ultra-affordable Skullcandy Dime true Wireless earbuds that sell for even less at $19. Hit the jump for all that and more in the latest 9to5Toys Lunch Break.
Expand Expanding CloseYouTube channel hacks for crypto scams keep happening, takes down Linus Tech Tips
Over the past few years, it’s become very common for YouTube channels small and large to fall victim to hacks that end up taking over the channel with crypto scams. Today, that practice has hit one of YouTube’s most popular channels, Linus Tech Tips.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle appears to be testing multi-device app sync on the Play Store
Managing apps across multiple Android phones and tablets can be a frustration, so it might be great to hear that Google appears to be testing a multi-device app sync option on the Play Store.
Expand Expanding CloseGalaxy M54 quietly launches in selected regions w/ 108MP camera, 6,000mAh battery, more
After launching the recent Galaxy A34 and A54 series, Samsung has dropped another mid-ranger as the Galaxy M54 is now available in selected global regions.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Camera 8.8 tweaks the zoom bar on Pixel 7/Pro
The latest version of Google Camera brings faster Night Sight to the Pixel 6/Pro and reveals work on the Pixel 8 Pro. Google Camera 8.8 also tweaks the zoom UI on the Pixel 7 and 7 Pro.
Expand Expanding CloseWhat generative AI in Gmail for Android will look like [Gallery]
Following last week’s announcement, here’s an early look at generative AI in Gmail for Android, with Google possibly beginning testing with a limited feature set.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle TV prompting users with ‘Personalized ads update’ message
In recent days, Google TV has been showing a “Personalized ads update” on televisions and streaming devices.
Expand Expanding CloseThese are the best Android phones you can buy [March 2023]
If you’re in the market for a new Android phone, these are the best options available as of March 2023.
Expand Expanding ClosePixel Watch bands: How they’ve held up, third-party options, and where Google needs to expand
The Pixel Watch finally arrived last year with mixed opinions, but overall it’s been a success. However, the band situation on the Pixel Watch hasn’t really changed a whole lot since launch, at least when it comes to official options, but we have had plenty of time to see how the bands hold up, and figure out where Google needs to expand its catalog for the future.
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