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Galaxy Watch 4 will get a new One UI Watch beta on top of Wear OS next month
Software is one of the best parts of the Galaxy Watch 4, with a messy but very functional mix of Samsung and Google’s strengths. Now, Samsung is looking at the next step for its Wear OS skin, “One UI Watch,” with a beta coming to the Galaxy Watch 4 in June.
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Google I/O 2022 threw up a ton of interesting product announcements, which is why we asked you – 9to5Google readers – just what you think was the best unveiling. Here’s just what you had to say.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Maps Street View gets historical browsing on Android & iOS, Studio tool, compact camera
To mark the 15th anniversary of Street View, Google Maps is rolling out a slew of features including the ability to view historical data on Android and iOS, as well as a new camera system.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle’s Imagen text-to-image generator offers ‘unprecedented photorealism’ [Gallery]
In recent weeks, the DALL-E 2 AI image generator has been making the waves on Twitter. Google this evening publicized its own version called “Imagen,” and it pairs a deep level of language understanding with an “unprecedented degree of photorealism.”
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Assistant rolls out to Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 via Play Store [Update: Live]
Galaxy Watch 4 owners have been waiting for Google Assistant since Samsung launched the wearable with just Bixby last year, and support is now officially launching today.
Expand Expanding CloseChrome for Android will soon let you remove the Discover feed from New Tab Page
Google is preparing a way to remove the Discover feed from the New Tab Page of the Android version of Chrome.
Expand Expanding CloseAndroid app deals of the day: Meganoid 1 and 2, JETZ, Dead Cells, The Almost Gone, more
Monday’s best Android app deals are now ready to go courtesy of Google Play. Alongside today’s offers on the Samsung Galaxy Tab S8+ and the brand’s Chromebook Go, you’ll find all of the best software price drops now waiting down below. Our collection is headlined by Meganoid 1 and 2, Neoteria, JETZ, Dead Cells, INC:The Beginning, The Almost Gone, Strange Telephone, Heroes of Loot 2, and much more. Head below for a complete look at today’s best Android app deals.
Expand Expanding CloseMotorola teases Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 for next foldable, 200MP camera on another device
Under Lenovo’s roof, Motorola clearly has a focus on the Chinese market, often with new devices released there ahead of other regions. This week, Motorola is taking to Weibo to tease new details of its upcoming smartphones, with a Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 foldable and a 200MP camera on the horizon.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle announces ‘update for Chromecast with Google TV’ that’s sadly just a new Assistant feature
The Chromecast with Google TV is a great product, but it’s one that’s clearly showing problems as it ages. One issue is that the Chromecast hasn’t received an actual system update in nearly six months, which is why a recent tweet from Google feels like such a tease.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Chat messages getting convenient ‘Add to Tasks’ shortcut
Google already lets you create and assign tasks in Google Chat Spaces, and the integration is now going deeper with the ability to create a personal task from any message.
Expand Expanding CloseAT&T customers can play Control through Google’s Immersive Stream, even on mobile
AT&T is continuing their use of Google’s Immersive Stream, built on Stadia tech, by giving customers free access to the game Control, complete with mobile gameplay.
Expand Expanding CloseDeals: Samsung Galaxy Tab S8+ $95 off, Kasa color smart bulb $7, more
Another week has come around and all of the best deals are now up for taking and headlined by a $95 discount on Samsung Galaxy Tab S8+. That’s alongside $110 off Amazfit smartwatches and TP-Link’s Assistant color smart bulb at $7. Hit the jump for all that and more in the latest 9to5Toys Lunch Break.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle TV is rolling out Profiles – for real this time
It’s finally happening. After a false start last year, Google TV is rolling out Profiles starting today.
Expand Expanding CloseMediaTek Dimensity 1050 is the company’s first chip with mmWave 5G
MediaTek was once known for being the go-to choice for super-cheap Android phones, but the company has been changing that reputation in recent years. This week, MediaTek is announcing the Dimensirty 1050, its first chip with mmWave 5G, as well as some other chips.
Expand Expanding ClosePixel Watch will have USB-C charging cable and shares same manufacturer as Apple Watch
Ahead of availability this fall, Google is turning to Taiwan’s Compal Electronics to manufacture the Pixel Watch, while we also learned today that it will have a USB-C charger.
Expand Expanding CloseXiaomi Mi Band 7 design teased w/ China launch coming May 24
Fitness trackers come in a range of shapes, sizes, and functionality, and the Mi Band series has become one of the most popular yearly launches. It’s likely to remain as popular as ever as Xiaomi has teased the Mi Band 7 design along with declaring the Chinese launch date.
Expand Expanding CloseYouTube timed emoji reactions now appear to be spreading more widely on Android and iOS
Over a month ago, YouTube confirmed that timed emoji reactions for videos were set to be tested over the coming months. Some weeks after that early teaser, it seems that people are starting to see the option with specific video content.
Expand Expanding CloseTinder owner Match signs temporary agreement with Google to use non-Play Store payment system
Google and Match Group have signed a temporary agreement so that any in-app payments made in Tinder and Hinge will be made using a third-party system.
Expand Expanding CloseXiaomi pens Leica camera partnership w/ first phone set for July
Xiaomi has signed a “long-term strategic partnership” with camera and camera lens manufacturer Leica in a bid to improve and boost camera performance on upcoming flagship smartphones.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Assistant can now check your Fitbit and Google Fit stats
At the start of this month, we spotted that the Nest Hub would get deeper Google Fit and Fitbit integration. You can now ask Google Assistant for your Fitbit and Google Fit stats.
Expand Expanding CloseGama Pehlwan, undefeated wrestler ‘The Great Gama,’ honored in Google Doodle
The latest Google Doodle honors the undefeated Indian wrestler Gama Pehlwan, aka “The Great Gama,” on his 144th birthday.
Expand Expanding CloseThis week’s top stories: Pixel Watch boosted specs, ‘no-cost Legacy G Suite,’ Chromecast ups bandwidth use, more
In this week’s top stories: we exclusively report some exciting new specs for the Pixel Watch, Google creates ‘no-cost Legacy G Suite’ tier for existing customers, Chromecasts and Smart Displays ditch bandwidth conservation, and more.
Expand Expanding ClosePixel Buds Pro have to make up for Google’s biggest earbud mistakes
Google’s legacy in earbuds is… complicated. There’s been a lot to love with the Pixel Buds series, but also some serious mistakes. Now, we’re preparing for the launch of the Pixel Buds Pro, and they have to learn from Google’s mistakes and problems to date.
Expand Expanding ClosePixel 6a unboxing gives first look at its fingerprint unlock, ‘Google Tensor’ branding inside [Video]
Google won’t be selling the Pixel 6a for another two months, but an official unboxing video provides a quick glimpse of the under-display fingerprint sensor, while the actual box contains some rather interesting Tensor branding.
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