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Did you know Chrome has its own Task Manager on Windows? Here’s how to use it
Google Chrome has the potential to be a large program with many different moving parts. Depending on how many moving parts you add to it, it can slow down and get bogged up with tasks. That’s why the Task Manager exists. Here’s how to find and use it.
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Galaxy Z Flip 3 Review: An iPhone user’s perspective on the foldable Android phone
I’m a very long-time iPhone user. In fact, I’ve never had an Android phone as my personal phone before. Although I had been curious about Android phones in the past, I was okay with Apple’s ecosystem. More recently, foldable smartphones have become a thing, and I’d be lying if I said I didn’t want one. Now I have finally had the opportunity to try out the Galaxy Z Flip 3 for the past month. Read on for this iPhone user’s thoughts on the experience.
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Twitter preps ‘Search Subscribe’ notifications for new tweets matching a search term
In the latest pre-release version of the mobile app, Twitter is preparing a way to get notifications about new tweets that match a particular search term.
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Razer Kishi controller has been relaunched as ‘Gamevice for Android,’ available now for $59
Gamevice has relaunched the controller formerly known as Razer Kishi to become the “Gamevice for Android,” at an appealing new price.
Expand Expanding CloseGalaxy Watch 4 Classic rotating bezel feeling stiff? Here’s how to clean and fix it
One of the many neat features of the Galaxy Watch 4 Classic is the rotating bezel that lets you navigate the watch just by turning the outer ring. Over time, though, that Galaxy Watch bezel can get stiff and feel much worse than the day you first got it. This guide will lead you through the steps to clean that Galaxy Watch bezel out and fix it so that it feels brand new once again.
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Android app deals of the day: Hydro Coach PRO, X Launcher Pro, You are Hope, more
Tuesday’s best offers on Android apps and games are now live and waiting for you down below. Just be sure to scope out this new Amazon all-time low on the Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 before you check them out. Our collection is headlined by titles such as Hydro Coach PRO, X Launcher Pro, Screen Lock Pro, You are Hope, Peace, Death! 2, Heroes of Flatlandia, and much more. Head below for a complete look at today’s best Android app deals courtesy of Google Play.
Expand Expanding CloseSamsung May 2022 update is now rolling out for these Galaxy devices
The May 2022 Android security update is rolling out now to these phones and tablets in Samsung’s wide-reaching lineup of Galaxy devices.
Expand Expanding CloseSource: Pixel Watch battery life expected to last a day
We previously reported on key Pixel Watch specs like the chip and health sensors, and can now provide some details about the battery life of Google’s first wearable.
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Deals: Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 all-time lows from $602, Fitbit Versa 3 $168, more
All of today’s best deals are headlined by Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 from $602. That’s alongside Fitbit Versa 3 at $168 and this Hisense QLED 55-inch 120Hz Android 4K Smart TV at $600. Hit the jump for all that and more in the latest 9to5Toys Lunch Break.
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Samsung’s Wear OS switch boosts market share to over 10%, as Fitbit shrinks
According to the latest data on wearables, Samsung’s market share has grown significantly since switching the Galaxy watch series to Wear OS. Meanwhile, Fitbit has seen a dip since being acquired by Google.
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Report: Next-gen Tensor on Pixel 7 said to be 4nm, made by Samsung again
At I/O 2022, Google said the Pixel 7 and 7 Pro will feature a “next-gen” Tensor processor, and a new report today says it will again be manufactured by Samsung.
Expand Expanding CloseGalaxy Watch 5 Pro tipped to ditch the rotating bezel, as the iconic feature fades away
Samsung has had one iconic design feature for the better part of a decade now, with its rotating bezel. However, it seems that may finally be coming to an end, as the Galaxy Watch 5 series is apparently set to do away with the rotating bezel entirely.
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Google Authenticator 5.20 update hides your 2FA codes until you tap to reveal
The last update to Google’s two-factor authenticator (2FA) app for Android in May 2020 introduced a Material Theme redesign and the ability to easily transfer accounts between devices. Google Authenticator 5.20 is now rolling out and hides codes until you tap to reveal them.
Expand Expanding CloseChromecast with Google TV expands to eight new countries in Europe, two years later
The Chromecast with Google TV is a solid, if poorly aging streamer, but it’s still one of the best options you can get today. Now, going on two years after its debut, Chromecast with Google TV is finally expanding to just about every country in Europe.
Expand Expanding CloseComment: YouTube Music needs a more consistent UI, and carousel pinning is the answer
More than other streaming services, YouTube Music is defined by its algorithmic suggestions on what to listen to next. This feature is great in the Up Next queue but downright annoying in the Home feed. YouTube Music constantly juggles the order, if not the outright appearance, of carousels from one refresh to the next.
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How to disable ‘Hey Google’ on Galaxy Watch 4 to save battery
While the addition of the Google Assistant to the Galaxy Watch 4 has been a well-received one, it isn’t without its drawbacks. One of those is that having “Hey Google” detection enabled, which has a negative effect on battery life. This guide will help you disable or turn off “Hey Google” detection on your Galaxy Watch 4.
Expand Expanding CloseHey Google, Nest Hub alarms need some work
Google’s Nest Hub has a huge variety of uses, but one of its best is also one of the simplest – a bedside alarm clock. However, Nest Hub alarms really need some quality-of-life touches.
Expand Expanding CloseYouTube Music for Android cleans up settings, starting on tablets
At the start of this year, YouTube Music updated its Home feed for tablets and promised that more UI optimizations are coming, especially for playlists. One smaller change sees YouTube Music offer an improved settings layout on Android.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Pixel 7 prototype shows up online with textured metal frame [Gallery]
Google I/O surprised us all with a first official look at the Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro, and now we’re getting more thanks to an early prototype of the Pixel 7 showing up on eBay.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle marks Memorial Day with solemn Doodle [Update: 2022]
Google traditionally marks Memorial Day in the US with a flag on its homepage and gray version of the company logo.
Expand Expanding CloseA mysterious high-end Pixel phone may be in the works
We’ve found signs that Google may be working on an additional, mysterious Pixel phone with a high-end display.
Expand Expanding CloseGalaxy Z Fold 4 specs won’t be a huge leap, as Samsung is making upgrades that matter
The super-expensive Galaxy Fold series has put out some of the best foldables on the market, but not because of a focus on the spec sheet. Today, a nearly complete Galaxy Z Fold 4 specs list has come out and left some underwhelmed, but it makes more sense when you look at the bigger picture.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle TV watches as another partner, Xiaomi, adopts Amazon Fire TV
Today Xiaomi announced its very first set of Amazon Fire TV smart TVs, with a trio of options hitting the market. It’s now the second Google partner for Android TV OS to adopt the Fire TV platform in under a month.
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Best Memorial Day 2022 Deals: Save on the latest from Apple, Google, more
Memorial Day has now arrived and with it has come a collection of deals from all of the top retailers like Amazon, Best Buy, B&H, and many others. Giving you a chance to score some of the best prices of the year on the latest Apple products, Google smart home gear, TVs, and more, there is sure to be something on tap for everyone on sale. Head below for all of the best Memorial Day deals.
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