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AccuWeather brings back Dark Sky’s hyperlocal weather alerts, puts temperature icon in paywall
Following Apple’s purchase and subsequent murder of Dark Sky for Android, the best weather app on the platform, AccuWeather stepped up to fill the gap with hyperlocal forecasts and a pleasant overall design. Now, AccuWeather has some good news and some bad news. AccuWeather has a new option to get hyperlocal weather notifications, but it’s also locked a basic feature behind a paywall.
Expand Expanding CloseCancel old subscriptions in Google Play – Here’s how
Subscriptions can get away from you, especially when you forget you signed up for anything to begin with. That’s exactly why you need to know how to easily cancel any Android app subscription at any moment, right from the Google Play Store. Here’s how you can do that.
Expand Expanding CloseYouTube Music improves radio algorithm to show more artists, adds Family shelf and Wear OS shuffle
Google’s list of developments to YouTube Music in February and March is here and includes some notable additions (like to the radio algorithm) that weren’t already spotted.
Expand Expanding CloseNew Google Fi customers that port in can get $399 Pixel 6, $699 6 Pro, or $199 Pixel 5a
After discounting their existing plans last week, the Fi MVNO is doing the same for the entire Made by Google phone lineup, including a $399 Pixel 6.
Expand Expanding Close‘Look and Talk’ will let you gaze at your Nest Hub Max to activate Assistant, here’s how it works
In October of 2020, one Nest Hub Max user managed to get an early look at “Blue Steel.” This capability lets you just gaze at your compatible Smart Display to trigger Google Assistant, and a launch under the name “Look and Talk” might be coming soon.
Expand Expanding CloseYouTube was partially down this afternoon, mainly on smart TV apps [Updated]
On the afternoon of April 12, 2022, it appears that both YouTube and YouTube TV are seeing a partial outage that has taken down some portions of each service.
Update: YouTube has fixed this outage.
Expand Expanding CloseAndroid app deals of the day: Danganronpa 2, VPN Pro, freebie icon packs, and more
This afternoon’s best Android game and app deals have now been collected for you down below courtesy of Google Play. Just make sure you don’t miss out on the ongoing Google Pixel 6 Pro offer and today’s new 2022 low on Samsung’s Galaxy Z Flip 3 256GB. As for the apps, our lineup is highlighted by titles like Danganronpa 2: Goodbye Despair, Danganronpa: Trigger Happy Havoc, VPN Pro – Pay once for life, Full Pipe, some freebie icon packs, and more. Hit the jump for a closer look.
Expand Expanding CloseWaze adds new Retro Mode for a limited time – How to use it
We could all use a little bit of excitement and nostalgia on our daily commutes or long road trips. That being said, Waze is releasing a new limited-time feature called “Retro Mode” which allows users to switch the vibe up and head to a different decade.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Docs, Sheets, and Slides rolling out built-in Meet calling with prominent button
As announced at the end of last month, Google Meet is now built into Docs, Sheets, and Slides with a prominent new button that’s rolling out from today.
Expand Expanding CloseDeals: Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 $200 off, Anker Gold Box sale from $14, more
All of today’s best deals are headlined by a $200 discount on Samsung’s Galaxy Z Flip 3. That’s alongside an Anker Gold Box sale with Android accessories from $14 and Microsoft’s Surface Duo 2 at $500 off. Hit the jump for all that and more in the latest 9to5Toys Lunch Break.
Expand Expanding ClosePixel 6 Pro vs OnePlus 10 Pro: Which is the better ‘Pro’ Android phone? [Video]
Given that many OnePlus fans are now looking for a new home courtesy of many OxygenOS changes, you may be looking at the OnePlus 10 Pro and Pixel 6 Pro wondering which is the right option to pick.
Expand Expanding CloseSamsung says Digital Car Key support is now available on more Genesis, BMW, and Kia vehicles
Smartphone makers have been working on the ability to unlock your car with nothing more than a smartphone, and Samsung has helped lead the charge on the Android side of things. Now, it appears that the list of supported Digital Car Key vehicles has been expanded with new vehicles from Genesis and Kia.
Expand Expanding CloseMultiple models of Google Pixel 6a pass through FCC, pointing to wider international release
While it feels like the Pixel 6 series just made its debut recently, we’re quickly approaching the launch of more Pixel phones. Next up is the Pixel 6a, which could very well be getting a wider launch than last year’s A-Series phone, according to FCC listings.
Expand Expanding CloseShield TV gets 9.0.2 update on top of Android 11 w/ fixes for controller pairing, storage notifications
After a rocky start, Nvidia is improving its Android 11 update for Shield TV, and today another update is rolling out in the form of Shield Experience 9.0.2.
Expand Expanding CloseOnePlus 10 Pro kernel source code publicly released, opening door for custom ROM support
After a delayed release, the OnePlus 10 Pro is now available in global markets for eager fans to snap up. For third-party ROM developers and tinkerers, we have good news with the release of the OnePlus 10 Pro kernel source code — which is now publicly available.
Expand Expanding ClosePebble founder details product choices that led to failure on 10th anniversary of Kickstarter launch
Today (April 11) is the 10th anniversary of Pebble’s Kickstarter debut. To mark the occasion, founder Eric Migicovsky published an explainer on what went wrong over the startup’s 5.5-year history.
Expand Expanding CloseHow to get Apple Music on your Google Home devices
There are tons of music streaming services out there, and Apple Music is one of the more popular ones for offering lossless playback at a reasonable price. So how do you listen to your music from Apple Music on Google Home devices? Well, it’s quite easy. This guide will take you through it step by step.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Doodle pays tribute to Spanish opera singer Montserrat Caballé on 89th birthday
Today’s Google Doodle is a striking tribute to Montserrat Caballé, an opera singer perhaps most popularly known for her duet with Freddie Mercury.
Expand Expanding ClosePixel’s At a Glance may soon keep track of your grocery pickups and deliveries
It should soon be possible to use the At a Glance widget on Pixel phones to keep track of your grocery orders, including when pickups are ready and when deliveries are on their way.
Expand Expanding CloseThis is Google’s new ‘Wallet’ icon – here’s how it might fit in with Pay
The “new” Google Pay was announced in November 2020 with two key tentpoles. Both have failed by all accounts, and the company said at the start of this year that Pay is next going to become a “comprehensive digital wallet.” That change has yet to materialize, but a new “Wallet” icon seen by 9to5Google could be the start of Google Pay’s future.
Expand Expanding CloseReview: Bellroy’s leather Pixel 6 case is one of the best, but all I really want is some patina
While I think we all wish we could live in a world without smartphone cases, they’re a necessary thing for many. In my review of the Pixel 6 Pro, I said the phone was so slick it demanded a case. Recently, I picked up Bellroy’s leather case for my Pixel 6 Pro, and while I’ve been happy with it, it’s just short of being truly great.
Expand Expanding CloseHow to turn on or off homescreen rotation on your Pixel
Homescreen rotation on the Pixel is one of those settings that’s completely based on preference. Some people prefer to leave it on and use their device in landscape while others would prefer to keep it in portrait. No matter which you prefer, there’s an easy way to turn the feature on and off.
Expand Expanding CloseAndroid app deals of the day: Crystalline, Vengeance RPG, Galaxy Genome, more
Monday’s best Android app deals have arrived with everything organized for you down below. Just make sure you swing by our Google deal hub for plenty of notable price drops and new all-time lows including offers on Google Pixel 6 Pro and the Nest Learning Thermostat. The app collection is headlined by titles like Crystalline, Vengeance RPG, Mental Hospital V, Galaxy Genome [Space Sim], and more. Head below for a closer look at today’s best Android app deals.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Store homepage now spotlights Earth Day and its more affordable products
Following the last update two weeks ago, the Google Store this morning got another homepage refresh to “Celebrate Earth Day,” as well as deals on Nest thermostats.
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