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Today’s Android game and app deals: Riptide GP Renegade, Motorsport Manager Mobile, more
All of this afternoon’s best deals on Android games and apps are now up for taking down below the fold courtesy of Google Play. Just be sure you take a second to check out the deals we are tracking on Google’s 256GB Pixel 7 Pro, which is now at a new all-time low, and the OnePlus 10T 5G, but for now it’s all about the Google Play app deals. Highlight titles include Riptide GP: Renegade, Motorsport Manager Mobile 2, 911 Operator, zCube – 3D RTS, and more. Head below for a complete look at all of today’s best Android game and app deals.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Podcasts app will remain, not merging with YouTube’s podcasting efforts
In addition to announcing that podcasts are coming to YouTube Music today, Google provided some clarity on the future of Google Podcasts.
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YouTube is expanding dubbed multi-language audio for videos to more creators
As connected as the internet is, a heavy barrier remains: language. Youtube is trying to alleviate that by making a new feature called multi-language audio more available for creators.
Expand Expanding CloseDeals: Samsung Galaxy S23+ falls to new low at $160 off, OnePlus 10T hits $500, more
All of today’s best deals kick off with a new all-time low on Samsung’s just-released Galaxy S23+ at $860. Then keeping the savings going for Thursday, those not sold on the newer OnePlus 11 can score the best price yet on the OnePlus 10T 5G at $500. Not to mention, these Assistant-enabled Govee smart bulbs at $7 each. Hit the jump for all that and more in the latest 9to5Toys Lunch Break.
Expand Expanding CloseLumaFusion video editor is now fully available for Android and ChromeOS
One of the best video editors from iOS, LumaFusion, is today officially launching on Android with support for ChromeOS.
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Google Docs adding stopwatch, Calendar template, and other Smart Chips
Google Docs is adding a bunch of new features to Smart Canvas, which aims to boost integration between apps, like a stopwatch and Calendar template.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle TV is getting a homescreen revamp with fewer tabs and better curation
In its first major update of 2023, Google TV is revamping its homescreen to remove multiple tabs from the homescreen, but also introducing better curation for movies and shows.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Drive, Docs, and other Workspace websites getting Material You redesign
While the mobile Workspace apps were quickly updated alongside Android 12’s Pixel launch in fall of 2021, it took much longer for Material Design 3 to arrive on the web. Following the Gmail redesign last year, Material You is coming next to Google Drive, Docs, Sheets, and Slides.
Expand Expanding CloseMagic Eraser ends Pixel exclusivity & coming to Google Photos for Android, iOS with Google One
In a rather surprising move, Magic Eraser, one of the Pixel’s best features, is coming to any user of Google Photos for Android or iOS if they’re subscribed to Google One.
Expand Expanding ClosePodcasts are officially coming to YouTube Music
After months of build-up, YouTube has today officially announced that podcasts will soon be distributed through YouTube Music as part of a push for podcasting on the platform as a whole.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle’s Bard AI could cost 10x as much as traditional keyword search
AI has taken the world by storm in recent months, and the next steps are still to come. For Google, though, further expansion of AI in Search by way of Bard could represent a huge increase in cost.
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Samsung’s midrange Exynos 1380 puts a larger focus on AI
Samsung’s midrange devices are generally seen as some of the better phones on the market, partially due to what Samsung hides inside. To keep that going, Samsung is ready to equip the net generation of midrange devices with its newest chip, the Exynos 1380.
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Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 tipped to adopt IP67 water resistance
According to a new report, Samsung will apply strong water resistance to its upcoming Galaxy Tab S9 lineup.
Expand Expanding CloseSamsung’s Galaxy Watch 6 will allegedly take a note from the Pixel Watch with curved glass
According to a new report, Samsung’s next Galaxy Watch 6 will move back toward a design with curved glass, just like Google’s Pixel Watch.
Expand Expanding CloseYouTube testing ‘1080p Premium’ tier with enhanced bitrate
YouTube has experimented a few times as of late with changing up its offerings for content quality, and this week it seems to be testing out a new “1080p Premium” tier that ups the quality.
Expand Expanding CloseSamsung debuts satellite connectivity for smartphones using the Pixel 7’s modem
Satellite connectivity is one of the “next big things” in smartphones following Apple’s debut of the feature in its iPhone 14 series last year. Now, Samsung is throwing its hat in the ring, with two-way satellite connectivity in smartphones powered by the modem that happens to be in Google’s Pixel 7.
Expand Expanding CloseVivaldi 5.7 for Android now supports YouTube background playback for non-Premium users
The latest Vivaldi 5.7 update for Android has now added support for YouTube background video playback even for non-Premium subscribers.
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February Google System Updates: Nearby Share and payment tweaks
The Google System Updates for February 2023 include an improvement to Android’s Nearby Share notifications and more.
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Apple TV MLS Season Pass: Everything you need to know about watching games on Android TV
On February 25, the MLS regular season is kicking off with a bang. Capitalizing on the steady growth of the MLS, Apple has secured sole airing rights with its brand-new MLS Season Pass. Here’s everything you need to know about using Apple TV’s MLS Season Pass on Android TV or Google TV.
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Today’s Android game and app deals: Mortal Crusade, Meteogram Pro, ARIDA, and more
It is now time to gather up all of this afternoon’s best deals on Android games and apps courtesy of Google Play. Alongside today’s software offers, we also have a new all-time low on Samsung’s just-released Galaxy S23+ as well as Acer’s Chromebook Spin 314 at $90 off the going rate. As for the apps, highlight offers include titles like My Sheet Music, Nimian Legends: Vandgels, ARIDA: Backland’s Awakening, Mortal Crusade, Meteogram Pro Weather Widget, and more. Head below for a complete look at today’s best Android app deals.
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Android phones can now act as NFC payment terminals via Stripe
Stripe today announced that it would expand support for NFC payments on smartphones to Android, after launching the functionality on iOS last year.
Expand Expanding CloseGmail app not showing new Outlook or Hotmail messages due to sync bug
Gmail for Android and iOS lets you sign into non-Google accounts to read and send emails. Microsoft Outlook and Hotmail integration in Gmail is currently broken.
Expand Expanding CloseAndroid 13 QPR2 Beta 3.2 rolling out for Pixel with Jio 5G enabled
After Android 13 QPR2 Beta 3 and Beta 3.1 with the February security patch, Google is rolling out Beta 3.2 to Pixel phones.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle says users like Android’s new Predictive Back Gesture
In Android 14, Google will roll out the new Predictive Back Gesture and its in-app version. Ahead of that, Google is surveying developers about it.
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