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Google’s new speech recognition tech boosts voice UIs, already in use by Spotify’s Car Thing
Since 2017, Google Cloud has offered a Speech-to-Text (STT) API that third-parties can take advantage of in their own services. The newest models for Google speech recognition improve accuracy due to a “major” technology improvement, and are particularly suited for creating voice UIs.
Expand Expanding CloseDeals: Samsung Galaxy S21 5G sees $295 refurb discount, SanDisk 1TB microSD card, more
All of this weekend’s best deals are now up for grabs with a 1-day refurbished discount on Samsung Galaxy S21 leading the way. That’s alongside a 2022 low on SanDisk’s 1TB Ultra microSD card and Bose’s latest SoundLink Flex Bluetooth speaker at $129. Hit the jump for all that and more in the latest 9to5Toys Lunch Break.
Expand Expanding CloseSamsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 won’t have a bigger battery, but the inner screen will be wider
As the foldable market gets more competitive, Samsung will need to improve its own offering. According to a couple of new reports, Samsung is planning to have a wider screen for the Galaxy Z Fold 4, but it won’t have better battery life from the looks of it.
Expand Expanding CloseLG V60 ThinQ is getting its Android 12 update now
LG is living up to its promise of ensuring its final batch of Android phones continue to get the updates they’re deserved, and now another one is rolling out. This week, the LG V60 ThinQ picked up its Android 12 update in the US.
Expand Expanding CloseGalaxy Watch 5 rumored to ditch rotating bezel-equipped ‘Classic’ design, new Wear OS skin too
Samsung still has the only smartwatch running the new Wear OS 3 that it worked with Google to build out. According to a new report, Samsung is prepping to double down on that with the Galaxy Watch 5 series, which will include a new Wear OS skin, as well as the removal of the “Classic” design.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Messages bug leaves camera on in background, draining battery — Here’s how to fix [U]
A new bug in Google Messages leaves your camera on in the background, quickly draining your battery and heating up your device.
Update: Google has begun rolling out a fix for the Messages app.
Expand Expanding CloseOnePlus Ace goes official w/ 150W charging, Dimensity 8100 MAX, more
We may have only just received the OnePlus 10 Pro in global markets, but the OnePlus Ace has now officially been unveiled in China.
Expand Expanding CloseGalaxy M53 goes official in India w/ 108MP camera, Dimensity 900 processor, 120Hz display
Outside of the US, the affordable Android market is more competitive than ever. The latest such device to launch exclusively in India is the Samsung Galaxy M53.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Store offers Fitbit and Pixel bundles for the first time in selected regions
The Google Store is now offering a new bundle that pairs the Pixel 6 and Fitbit Charge 5 at selected global online storefronts.
Expand Expanding CloseHere’s what you can do with RCS and Google Messages – and why it’s worth trying
While straightforward SMS texting isn’t perfect by any means, the adoption of the RCS standard means you can do pretty neat things in Google Messages that you couldn’t for a very long time. Follow along to learn a few tips and tricks for using RCS messaging and Google Messages features to the fullest.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle researching hidden displays and interfaces for Ambient Computing
Google’s long-term goal for its hardware is having technology that’s always available in the background to help. The latest work towards Ambient Computing from Google is about “hidden interfaces” where the display is invisible unless being used. This is similar to the 2020 Nest Thermostat with its mirror-finish screen.
Expand Expanding CloseMy Pixel 6 Pro’s display died – Here’s how Google’s walk-in repair went and cost
“Are you breaking stuff over there?” my wife said, seconds after my phone hit the ground. Sadly, though, I was. My Pixel 6 Pro’s display was dead and, for the first time in years, it was time to figure out the cost and time it would take to repair my daily driver. Here’s my experience with a walk-in Google Pixel 6 Pro repair and screen replacement went.
Expand Expanding CloseWork-managed Android phones can now auto-install app updates immediately
In addition to offering user-facing apps, Google Workspace gives companies the ability to manage their employees’ devices. Google Workspace admins now have more control over Android app updates on work devices that use managed Google Play.
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Turn off weather notifications on the Google Pixel
Space in your notification tray is generally pretty valuable, so if one or two notifications are constantly around, it can feel clogged up and inefficient. That’s what Google’s weather notifications can feel like on your Pixel. So how do you disable them? Well, there are a couple of ways.
Expand Expanding CloseAndroid app deals of the day: Zenge, Reminder Pro, X Launcher Pro, more
It is now time to gather up all of today’s most notable Android app deals courtesy of Google Play. But before you check those out, head over to our Google hub for offers on its latest latest Nest cameras, the smart home Hub displays, and the Nest Thermostat. As for the apps, our price drops are headlined by titles like Zenge, Reminder Pro, DISTRAINT 2, the Sequence [2], X Launcher Pro, and more. Hit the jump for a complete look at today’s best Android app deals.
Expand Expanding CloseThe Moto G 5G Stylus gets refreshed with a modern 8GB of RAM
The Moto G line has faced some criticism recently, pointed specifically at the Moto G Stylus 2022 and the entire lack of 5G for the time it was released. It seems Motorola is out to fix that with two new reiterations: the Moto G 5G Stylus and Moto G 5G.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Store Earth Day deals: $80 Nest Cam, $100 Thermostat, $150 doorbells, and more
Following last week’s spotlight and initial discount, the Google Store is running a number of Nest smart home deals for Earth Day.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Fi rolling out straightforward Material You redesign on Android
After widget tweaks last year, Google Fi has now redesigned its Android app with Material You. It’s a straightforward modernization as the company is nearly finished visually revamping its biggest apps.
Expand Expanding Close[Update: It’s dead] CNN+ launches today, won’t be available on Android TV and Google TV
CNN+ is launching today as a premium streaming service on top of the major news network, with additional original programming and more. Unfortunately, CNN+ is launching without an app for Google TV and Android TV.
Expand Expanding ClosePixel 3 postmortem: A 2022 retrospective [Video]
Thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic it feels exceptionally longer than three-and-a-bit years since the Pixel 3 series was officially unveiled back in October 2018. With most people holding on to devices for longer than ever before, just how does Pixel 3 fare in 2022 now that Google has officially dropped support for the handset? Let’s find out.
Expand Expanding CloseDeals: Google Nest Hubs from $65, latest Nest Cams starting at $80, more
All of today’s best deals are now live and up for the taking headlined by a Google Nest spring sale. Including everything from the latest Assistant speakers and displays from $65 to the recently-refreshed camera discounts starting at $80 and more, you’ll be able to save on nearly all of Google’s Nest devices. Hit the jump for all that and more in the latest 9to5Toys Lunch Break.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Search touts ‘major reductions’ against hacked and gibberish spam in 2021
Google’s annual Webspam Report is here to highlight progress in keeping “spam and malicious content away from Search” over the course of 2021.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle re-engineers how cookies work on its sites to add ‘Reject all’ button in Europe
Following regulatory fines this year, Google has announced new consent choice banners for cookies in Europe that most notably feature a “Reject all” button.
Expand Expanding Close‘OnePlus 10’ leak suggests the non-Pro model will have 150W charging, no alert slider
OnePlus has been playing coy about the standard OnePlus 10 while promoting the 10 Pro, but details are finally coming out. A fresh leak of the OnePlus 10 reveals that the phone will feature 150W charging and more.
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