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February 2023 Google Play system update rolls out to Pixel in March
In the latest example of a late Google Play system update, the February 2023 patch for Pixel phones is just rolling out today after having missed its original month.
Expand Expanding CloseThe March Pixel update with Android 13 QPR2 and Feature Drop is late
Historically, Google updates its Pixel phones on the first Monday of the month at 10 a.m. PT. That’s today, but there’s no March update yet in an unexpected delay for Google Pixel.
Expand Expanding CloseDeals: Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 and Z Flip 4 5G up to $350 off, portable SSDs, chargers, and more
All of Monday’s best deals on Android-centric gear and beyond are ready and waiting over on 9to5Toys and down below, highlighted by the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4, which is now available with up to $350 in savings to be had for the second-lowest total we have tracked in unlocked condition. We also have a notable deal on the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4 5G. From there, you’ll find solid deals ready and waiting on accessories, including SanDisk’s1TB Extreme PRO 2,000MB/s portable SSD and the 9to5Toys favorite Anker PowerCore 24K 140W Power Bank. Hit the jump for all that and more in the latest 9to5Toys Lunch Break.
Expand Expanding CloseLatest ongoing Twitter outage breaks links, images, and more
If you’re having problems accessing links on Twitter today, it’s not just you. An apparent outage affecting Twitter’s API has broken all links on Twitter because of errors with the t.co link shortener redirect. Images on Twitter are also completely broken for many users. The entire Tweetdeck web experience is also broken.
Update: In a statement, Twitter says: “Some parts of Twitter may not be working as expected right now. We made an internal change that had some unintended consequences. We’re working on this now and will share an update when it’s fixed.”
Expand Expanding CloseGalaxy Watch 5 battery: How to check its health and status
Batteries naturally degrade over time and the Galaxy Watch 5 is no different. Through an extra app on your Galaxy device, you can check exactly what the battery life status is on your Galaxy Watch 5. Here’s how.
Expand Expanding CloseSamsung denies report that it’s developing its own CPU cores for ‘Galaxy Chip’
Industry sources claim that Samsung is building a team to develop its own CPU cores for the rumored “Galaxy Chip” for phones and laptops, but Samsung denies this report.
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Android Auto is slowly rolling out its major new “Coolwalk” redesign with a new dashboard on the homescreen. It’s already functionally better than it was before, but with a tweak, you can get even more space for widgets on Android Auto “Coolwalk.”
Expand Expanding CloseReview: Oppo Find N2 Flip beats the Galaxy Z Flip 4 in key areas, but doesn’t take the crown
Foldable smartphones open up a world of new possibilities but also one of new limitations. Where Samsung’s Galaxy Z Flip 4 asks you to weigh out your priorities, the Oppo Find N2 Flip pushes the boundaries of what’s possible in this form factor.
Expand Expanding CloseNothing Phone (2) likely to use Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 chip per exec slip-up
A Qualcomm executive has more or less confirmed that the upcoming Nothing Phone (2) will not be powered by the firm’s current top-tier processor, but instead it’ll rely on the Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 chip.
Expand Expanding CloseNothing Ear (2) earbuds set to launch March 22
The second-generation Nothing Ear (2) earbuds will launch on March 22 as the company confirmed an upcoming unveiling.
Expand Expanding Close9to5Google Weekender: Why you should lock down your Android phone and this week’s top stories
Stealing a smartphone isn’t particularly hard, and crafty criminals are taking advantage of an obvious exploit to get into stolen Android phones and iPhones to take over your digital life. Here’s how to lock down your Android phone, and other top stories from the past week on 9to5Google.
Expand Expanding CloseReport: Twitter is not antagonizing Google, a large advertiser and Cloud provider
From layoffs to not paying bills, Twitter has been on a cost-cutting drive since the Elon Musk acquisition. The latter has resulted in lawsuits from landlords and vendors, though one partner Twitter is not antagonizing is Google.
Expand Expanding CloseMagic Eraser rolls out to all Pixel phones, Google One subscribers, & iPhone
Following last week’s announcement, Magic Eraser is now available on all Pixel phones and for any Google One subscriber, including those on iOS.
Expand Expanding Close9to5Rewards: Win a Samsung Galaxy S23 + exclusive 15% off SUPCASE deal
We’ve teamed up with SUPCASE to give away Samsung’s new Galaxy S23 to one lucky reader. For a limited time, you can also get 15% off SUPCASE’s new lineup of cases for the Galaxy S23, S23+, and S23 Ultra. Head below for a closer look and to enter the giveaway now.
Expand Expanding CloseYouTube Music provides update on Listening Room beta
The YouTube Music team opened and then quickly closed applications for a “Listening Room” beta program in January and provided a brief update today.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Pixel Watch Faces update tweaks Assistant complication
Google is rolling out an update to the app responsible for Pixel Watch Faces. So far, there aren’t any major changes, with the count remaining at 19, but the Google Assistant complication does get a color tweak.
Expand Expanding Close9to5Google Log Out: The Google Pixel team needs to make a Weather app
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Expand Expanding CloseAndroid 15’s dessert is apparently ‘Vanilla Ice Cream’
It’s the sweetest part of each year’s Android release — the dessert for 2024’s Android 15 is set to be “Vanilla Ice Cream.”
Expand Expanding ClosePixel Watch alarms are going off late for some
Wearables make for great alarms that you’ll instantly feel vibrating on your wrist. Some Pixel Watch owners have noticed that alarms are late to invoke by a few minutes.
Expand Expanding CloseFirst look at Google Chrome’s Blink engine running on an iPhone
Google has begun the process of bringing Chrome’s full Blink browser engine to iOS against current App Store rules, and now we have our first look at the test browser in action.
Expand Expanding CloseDeals: Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra first discount at $100 off, Sonos sale from $159, more
All of Friday’s best deals are now up for grabs, with the first cash discount available on the new Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra at $100 off. That is then joined by a rare Sonos spring sale from $159, as well as a pair of discounts on the latest Bose QuietComfort ANC headphones. Hit the jump for all that and more in the latest 9to5Toys Lunch Break.
Expand Expanding CloseWhatsApp is adding better support for Android tablets with split-view
The latest beta update to WhatsApp is adding better support for Android tablets with a new split-view interface that better takes advantage of the screen real estate.
Expand Expanding CloseCarl Pei’s Nothing is working on a wacky-looking speaker
Smart speakers have fallen out of popularity a bit as of late, but Carl Pei’s Nothing startup appears to now be working on speaker of some sort, and it has quite the unique look.
Expand Expanding CloseMonths later, Android 13 still hasn’t rolled out to many OnePlus 10 Pro owners
It’s been six months since Android 13 debuted on Pixel phones, and OnePlus wasn’t too far behind the curve with the update hitting OnePlus 10 Pro just weeks later. But, apparently, the update didn’t actually roll out to everyone, with many still waiting.
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