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How 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.
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Android 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.
Expand Expanding CloseVivo X Fold delivers bigger screen from ~$1,400, periscope camera, more
The foldable phone has become a popular device category, and the market is on the rise. Vivo has announced that the company is also capitalizing and releasing the Vivo X Fold, which will be a China-exclusive.
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Deals: Google Pixel 6 Pro Amazon discount, Pixel Buds A-Series $89, more
All of today’s best deals are headlined by a rare unlocked Google Pixel 6 Pro discount. That’s alongside the first Google Pixel Buds A-Series sale of the year and the Nest Learning Thermostat at $50 off. Hit the jump for all that and more in the latest 9to5Toys Lunch Break.
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OnePlus confirms April 28 launch event for Nord Buds and two more smartphones
We’re just a couple of weeks past the launch of the OnePlus 10 Pro globally, but the brand already has another new event on the books. OnePlus has announced an April 28 launch event that will see the launch of two new phones and a pair of earbuds.
Expand Expanding CloseFitbit app gets clearance for AFib notifications on select trackers and smartwatches
Just a few weeks after announcing its intentions, Fitbit and Google have today announced that clearance has been granted in the United States for select trackers and smartwatches to detect irregular AFib heart rhythms.
Expand Expanding Close[Update: False alarm] YouTube for iOS rolling out picture-in-picture support in a ‘matter of days’
This weekend, YouTube removed the long-running experiment that allowed iPhone and iPad users to keep watching videos in picture-in-picture mode. Now, YouTube has confirmed that its iOS app is in the process of rolling out picture-in-picture support to everyone on iOS 15 and up.
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Expert RAW 1.0.01 update for Galaxy devices improves low light performance
Now officially available for selected Samsung Galaxy devices, the Expert RAW 1.0.01 update is rolling out with improvements for low light performance when using the camera application.
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John Oliver explainer provides good overview on data brokers, online tracking, more [Video]
Sunday night’s episode of Last Week Tonight tackles online data brokers, with John Oliver giving a good summary of the industry and its practices.
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Pixel 6 Pro setup process makes curious reference to Face Unlock for one new owner
Before the Pixel 6 was announced in October, two marketing leaks suggested the presence of Face Unlock. Such a feature has yet to launch, but we’ve previously reported that Google is still working on support. Meanwhile, a user that recently set up their Pixel 6 Pro spotted another reference to Face Unlock.
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YouTube ends experiment for quickly enabling PiP on iOS, still works for existing users
YouTube started officially rolling out Picture-in-Picture to the iOS app last June and it’s been a very slow process. Premium subscribers were given a workaround, but YouTube’s PiP test for iPhone and iPad has now ended.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Assistant Routines can now be renamed independently of their starter trigger
Following the ability to set seconds-long delayed starts, Google has made another tweak to Assistant Routines that lets you rename these macros to be different from their starters.
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What’s on Google TV: Disney+ gets its first live series in Dancing with the Stars, more
This week, Disney+ was the center of some key news as the streaming service announced its first piece of live content in Dancing with the Stars, which starts this Fall.
Expand Expanding CloseThis week’s top stories: Google Maps gains toll estimates, YouTube TV picks up Weather Channel, more
In this week’s top stories: Google Maps begins showing toll estimates and fine road details, YouTube TV gains The Weather Channel and G4TV, Google Phone gains a Material You dialer, and more.
Expand Expanding CloseRoborock’s new S7 MaxV smart bot cleaner with neural processing tech, real-time video, more now $90 off
Roborock is introducing its next generation of smart home cleaning robots with the new S7 MaxV series. Enhancements across the board deliver the brand’s most capable and intelligent autonomous robotic vacuum and mopping system to date. Powered by LiDAR navigation with the second-generation ReactiveAI 2.0 system, onboard real-time home video calling, and 3D mapping, the new S7 MaxV series delivers the most convenient, feature-rich, and intelligent cleaning bots from Roborock yet. Head below for a closer look, a nice price drop, and more details.
Expand Expanding CloseBandwidth: GeForce Now unveils instant-play demos, MLB The Show 22 comes to Xbox Cloud Gaming
There seems to be a rising demand for game demos as of late, and it’s no different for the streaming gamer’s needs. GeForce Now is rolling out free playable demos for users to try out the latest games at no charge. To add, MLB The Show 22 and other glorious titles are coming to Xbox Game Pass and Xbox Cloud Gaming.
Expand Expanding CloseStadia Changelog: World War Z arrives, Crayta debuts ‘Curse Galleons’ season
Google added one new game to Stadia this week with the debut of World War Z, but it wasn’t the only news on the platform.
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Android app deals of the day: Iron Marines, Dark Rage, Screen Lock Pro, and more
Friday’s best Android app deals courtesy of Google Play have now been organized for you down below. Those offers are also joined by notable price drops on the Moto G Stylus 2022 Android smartphone and Samsung’s ANC Galaxy Buds Pro. our collection of app deals is headlined by titles like Iron Marines, Dark Rage, Screen Lock Pro, Default App Manager, Green Project, and more. Hit the jump for a complete look at Friday’s best Android game and app deals.
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Walmart’s cheap Android TV streamer picks up new update w/ February security patch
The most affordable Android devices are usually the most neglected when it comes to updates, but Walmart’s Android TV streamers seem to be the exception. Another update is now rolling out to Walmart’s Onn Android TV device with the February 2022 security patch and more.
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Deals: Samsung ANC Galaxy Buds Pro hit $130, Moto G Stylus 2022 $280, more
All of today’s best deals are now up for the taking with a 2022 low on Samsung’s ANC Galaxy Buds Pro at $130. That’s alongside only the second discount on the new Moto G Stylus 2022 for $280 and eufy smart cameras from $70. Hit the jump for all that and more in the latest 9to5Toys Lunch Break.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Fi cuts prices on ‘Unlimited’ plans & adds more high-speed data, from $20 per line
Google Fi is officially updating all three of its plans with some much-needed changes that make the service more competitive, with the two Unlimited offerings seeing the biggest improvements.
Expand Expanding CloseOnePlus allegedly working on Oppo Find N-inspired foldable, Vivo X Fold appears w/ 8-inch screen
After three years of essentially just Samsung dominating the foldable market, more brands are expanding the market. According to some new leaks, OnePlus is preparing a new foldable that’s unsurprisingly similar to the Oppo Find N, and a new look at the Vivo X Fold has surfaced.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle officially making Pixel displays, batteries, and other repair parts available on iFixit
Google is partnering with iFixit to make Pixel phone repairs easier by making genuine spare parts available online.
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