With Android 13 QPR2 last year, Google removed the persistent Taskbar from Pixel devices. Android 15 DP2 reintroduces “Always shows Taskbar.”
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In recent days, some Google Wallet users have noticed that they’re being prompted to always unlock their Android phone for tap to pay regardless of the transaction amount.
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After adding the “Scan Text” OCR tool, Gboard’s latest feature is a “Quality Bug Report” shortcut that opens Google’s standard tool for submitting issues and feedback on Android.
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Today’s best deals have Pixel 7 Pro dropping to a better value than Google’s newer handsets at $369 off. Plus, a rare chance to save on the ASUS Chromebox 5 means you can get a desktop Chrome OS machine with Thunderbolt 4 for $439. Hit the jump for all that and more in the latest 9to5Toys Lunch Break.
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Google has announced that, in a few months, third-party apps and watch faces will be removed from all Fitbit smartwatches used in the European Union.
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The S Pen is one of Samsung’s most iconic smartphone features, but it’s also one that’s change a lot over the years. Nowadays, the legacy of the Galaxy Note’s S Pen lives on through the Galaxy S Ultra series, but the new S Pen’s kinda stink – no, literally.
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Officially, 14 public Android builds have been made available by Google. In an ideal world, your device would have the latest stable Android version. However, whether it’s dubious OEM promises, slow rollouts, or just neglect from brands, the reality is that there is a disparity between devices.
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As part of the March Feature Drop, the original Pixel Watch is getting the new Fitbit Workout UI introduced with the second-generation wearable.
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Profile discovery was announced last November and it’s now seeing a wider Google Messages rollout with the most obvious change being updated contact photos.
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Android 15 Developer Preview 2 is rolling out today and integrates app archiving right into system Settings.
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Android 15’s second developer preview is here, and while there’s not a ton new, those using their Pixel as a webcam are in for a treat, as the quality has been improved.
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If you’ve ever wanted to listen to music or watch a video with a friend without disturbing others nearby, Android 15’s new “Audio sharing” feature may be just what you’re looking for.
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Amazon’s Big Spring Sale rages on, but now it’s time for the Android apps. Today’s collection of the best Google Play deals is now ready to go down below, joining offers on Samsung’s new 2024 TVs, Bose’s Ultra QuietComfort earbuds, and Samsung’s new Galaxy Tab A9+. Highlights of today’s app deals include titles like Space Grunts 1 and 2, Heroes of Loot, Stardash – Remastered, Zenge, Ashworld, and more. Head below for a complete look at today’s best Android game and app deals.
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It’s taken way too long, but after the better part of eight years now, Samsung has finally adopted Android’s Seamless Updates on its latest Galaxy devices.
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The next Android 15 Developer Preview is available today, and we are looking at DP2 to find what’s new.
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Another year, another Android version. The second Android 15 Developer Preview is now available for Google Pixel devices. Here’s how to install it, and why you might want to wait a little while.
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Google is rolling out Android 15 Developer Preview 2 today ahead of next month’s first beta. It continues work on a number of tentpoles with more capabilities taking shape in this release.
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Samsung’s new Galaxy AI features are supposed to be coming to 2023 devices as soon as this week, but they also may end up arriving on the Galaxy S22 series as well.
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For the second time this month, Nvidia’s GeForce Now is facing a global outage, and it comes at the same time as Sony’s PlayStation Network is also experiencing an outage.
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Last year, ChromeOS introduced Camera and Microphone access toggles that match the Android experience, and Chromebooks will soon be getting a location privacy control.
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Samsung’s Galaxy Z Flip 5 is folding some extra money back into your wallet with our favorite of today’s best deals. The smart flip phone drops to $850 alongside a chance to save on the ASUS Chromebook Vibe CX55 Flip at $590 and these iOttie Easy One Touch 6 Android car mounts at $21 each. Hit the jump for all that and more in the latest 9to5Toys Lunch Break.
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The US Department of Justice has today announced a lawsuit against Apple that alleges the company has built and maintained a smartphone “monopoly” by locking customers in and making experiences worse for rival products and platforms, including ruining the experience of messaging with Android.
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Samsung might be taking its support promise even further with its new Galaxy Tab Active 5, bumping it up to eight years of updates. That is according to a social media post that has since been deleted.
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Ahead of its start in July, NBC Peacock is showing off its new Multiview feature for the 2024 Olympics.
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