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Deals: Acer Chromebook Spin 513 hits $550, Galaxy S22 Ultra $502 off, more
All of today’s best deals are now headlined by Acer’s Chromebook Spin 513, which falls to $550 with its 2-in-1 form factor in tow. Woot is also clearing out Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra at $502 off amongst other previous-generation smartphones, rounding out the savings with Anker’s Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro ANC earbuds and a return to the all-time low at $85. Hit the jump for all that and more in the latest 9to5Toys Lunch Break.
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As Google TV quickly replaces Android TV, Xiaomi is preparing to launch its next set-top box with refreshed specs and an updated design, as well as Google TV on board.
Expand Expanding CloseYou can now redeem Play Points for Google shirts, socks, water bottles, more
In addition to Play Credits and application-specific in-app purchases (IAPs), you’ll soon be able to redeem Play Points for Google T-shirts.
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Galaxy A24 surfaces in a mostly unsurprising package
Samsung’s lineup can go from very exciting with the Galaxy S23 series to relatively simple, as is the case with the new Galaxy A24, set to debut shortly.
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Adobe Lightroom adds support for RAW photos from Pixel 4a, 5a, and 6a
While we are advocates for taking simple point-and-shoot photos with the Pixel series, RAW photos from any Android device allow you to make tweaks long after the shutter has been pressed. For Pixel A-series owners, we have good news as Adobe is making it even easier for owners to edit pictures taken in apps like Lightroom with the Pixel 4a, 5a, and 6a series.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Pixel’s ‘Now Playing’ feature will soon show fun stats on songs you’ve heard
“Now Playing” made its debut on Google’s second Pixel series and, in the time since, has continued to be one of many features that add a bit of delight and utility to Google’s software. Now, Google is working on expanding “Now Playing” on Pixel to include a new “Summary” page that breaks down songs you’ve heard.
Expand Expanding CloseNest Thermostat gets Matter support today, including Apple Home compatibility
The rollout of Matter across Google’s ecosystem has been relatively quick, and now the company is bringing support to another device. The 2020 Nest Thermostat is adding Matter support, with the rollout starting today.
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Google tests the ad performance of third-party cookie replacements
Chrome is currently set to phase out third-party cookies in 2024, and Google has been working on privacy-preserving alternatives for ads and publishers. Google Ads today shared the results of an experiment comparing the existing system to the upcoming replacement.
Expand Expanding ClosePixel 7 Pro and Tensor G2’s improved modem beat out iPhone in speed test
Google’s first Tensor-powered smartphones had an unfortunate downside in their modem, which often made cellular connections unreliable or slower than on other phones. With the Pixel 7 series and Tensor G2, though, Google made big improvements to the modem, as is proven by the Pixel 7 Pro outranking the iPhone 14 Pro in a speed test report.
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The Xiaomi 13 Ultra has now officially been unveiled with the headline attraction of a variable aperture main camera alongside plenty of other high-end additions.
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Nothing Ear (2) 1.01.88 update improves ANC, call quality, more
The Nothing Ear (2) 1.0.1.88 update is now rolling out with audio improvements and more for the recently released earbuds.
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Google’s ‘Calling in our Corals’ lets users train AI to understand reef fish sounds
Google Arts & Culture has a new “Calling In Our Corals” project bubbling up to the surface. Using data models defined by users, teams will be able to monitor and understand thriving ecosystems in our oceans, with the main goal of repairing those fragile habitats.
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YouTube Music bug clips album art in Now Playing
In recent days, a minor YouTube Music bug sees album cover art clipped on the Now Playing screen on Android and iOS.
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Today’s Android game and app deals: House of Da Vinci 2, Klocki, Majesty, and more
Today’s Android game and app deals are now ready and waiting down below. Monday’s software offers from Google Play are also joined by some notable Google smart home gear deals including Nest WiFi systems and the latest Nest doorbells alongside new all-time lows on Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra and Samsung’s Galaxy Watch 5 Pro. On the app side of things, highlight deals include titles like The House of Da Vinci 2, Klocki, Majesty: The Fantasy Kingdom, The Enchanted Kingdom, JETZ – Definitive Edition, and more. Head below for all of today’s best Android game and app deals.
Expand Expanding CloseSources: Pixel Tablet will have 8GB of RAM, four colors, and this included dock
While Google has already discussed the Pixel Tablet at two events last year, key details are still unknown. We can now report several of those Pixel Tablet specs, including RAM, according to sources familiar with the matter.
Expand Expanding ClosePixel Fold reportedly arrives in June following Google I/O reveal
According to a new rumor, Google’s Pixel Fold is set for a release date in June, with a staggered launch at carriers, following a reveal at Google I/O 2023.
Expand Expanding CloseSource: Pixel 7a to start at $499, available in stores May 11
Google’s Pixel 7a is just a few weeks away, rumored to launch at Google I/O 2023 on May 10. This phone is set to be the successor to Google’s Pixel 6a, arguably the best-value phone of 2022. Thanks to a retail source, we now have the price for Pixel 7a.
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YouTube TV’s Key Plays were used 10 million times in 2022 as it wins Technical Emmy Award
Live TV has been a relatively stagnant experience for years now, but the arrival of internet-based services such as YouTube TV have certainly opened the door to more advanced features. Now, YouTube TV has earned a Technical Emmy Award for its “Views” feature that includes key plays and more.
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TiVo’s Android TV dongle has lost Sling TV integration
In 2020 TiVo launched a new Android TV dongle that brought support for content aggregation well ahead of Google’s effort to do the same in Google TV later that year. Now, though, the TiVo Stream 4K that introduced that vision is losing one of its key features: integration with Sling TV.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle app, Gmail, Calendar, and Play Store get Material You account switcher
Google is in the process of updating the account switcher on Android with Material You, and it’s now widely rolling out to the Google app and Play Store.
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Google Meet appears to be asking some users to ditch the ‘Meet (Original)’ app
The merger of Google Meet and Google Duo was filled with a lot of confusion, but now that the dust has finally settled, Google Meet is pushing some users to uninstall the original Meet app from their phones.
Expand Expanding CloseOppo Find N2 Flip update adds Spotify widget and voice replies to the outer display
A new update rolling out now to the Oppo Find N2 Flip delivers support for a new widget on the cover display for Spotify, as well as long-awaited support for voice-to-text replies for messages.
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Deals: Google Nest Thermostat $90, Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 Pro $363, more
All of today’s best discounts are now up for grabs and headlined by the first 2023 discount on Google’s Nest Thermostat, just in time for spring, at $90. Samsung’s Galaxy Watch 5 Pro has fallen even further to $363, which is joined by some Amazon clearance sales on Google Nest WiFi systems that double as Assistant speakers from $59. Hit the jump for all that and more in the latest 9to5Toys Lunch Break.
Expand Expanding CloseCitizen’s new Wear OS 3 smartwatch has been delayed to May 1, pre-orders open now
Following its unveiling earlier this year, the second-gen Citizen CZ Smart smartwatch is now available for pre-order, starting at $350.
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