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Google just trademarked a signature Pixel design trait
While quite a few things have changed about Pixel phones over the years, one key part of the design has remained the same, and now Google has filed a US trademark for it.
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As a platform and ecosystem, Wear OS is in a good place right now. That wasn’t the case three years ago before the Samsung partnership. Wear OS 3 reinvigorated the operating system with the Galaxy Watch 4 serving as the flagship device until the Pixel Watch over a year later. The next hardware milestone was the Snapdragon W5 in mid-2022 giving manufacturers a more capable chip to work with. Also, keep in mind how Google and Qualcomm are working on a RISC-V chip for Wear OS.
Expand Expanding CloseMicrosoft using intrusive Windows pop-ups to get Chrome users to switch to Bing [Video]
Microsoft and Google have been waged in a years-long battle around Google Search, Bing, Chrome, and Edge. And it just continues, with Microsoft now pushing Bing heavily on Google Chrome users through pop-ups in Windows.
Expand Expanding ClosePeloton app may soon let you form teams with friends and family
The latest update to the Peloton app includes preparations to let members form teams with their friends and family members.
Expand Expanding CloseAndroid game and app deals: Despotism 3k, 911 Operator, To the Moon, and more
Your Friday afternoon collection of the best Android game and app deals are now at the ready down below. Just be sure to also scope out the deals we are tracking on the new OnePlus Watch 2 as well as the Google Nest Thermostat with Matter and Bose’s Ultra QuietComfort earbuds and headphones. As for the apps, highlights include titles like Despotism 3k, 911 Operator, To the Moon, Purrfect Apawcalypse 3, Three Kingdoms Last Warlord, and more. Head below for a complete look at the rest of today’s Android game and app deals.
Expand Expanding CloseThese Galaxy devices are getting Samsung’s March 2024 security update
Now that we’re in March, Galaxy devices are getting Samsung’s third security patch of 2024. The update brings some vital security fixes that keep Samsung’s devices ready to deal with malicious attacks.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Photos adds screenshot & document labels with manual categorization
Back in November, Google Photos introduced better document sorting and another update to the capability adds labels to screenshots, notes, etc., as well as a manual categorization option.
Expand Expanding CloseReview: Mous’ super-thin Pixel 8 case adds MagSafe minus the bulk
Smartphone cases are a place where personal preference reigns, and for many, a lot of cases tend to overdo it on the design or thickness and lack key features. But, in collaboration with Google, I think Mous has struck a near-perfect balance with its super-thin Pixel 8 case, which adds MagSafe and virtually no bulk.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Nest Thermostat hits $100, OnePlus Watch 2 $250, more in Friday’s best deals
Friday’s best deals are heading into the weekend with a spring discount on the Google Nest Thermostat with Matter at $100. It comes joined by a chance to score the all-new OnePlus Watch 2 down at $250, as well as Motorola’s popular MA1 wireless Android Auto adapter for $60. Hit the jump for all that and more in the latest 9to5Toys Lunch Break.
Expand Expanding CloseAndroid 14 QPR2 on Pixel redesigns App battery usage settings
The battery-adjacent tweaks in Android 14 QPR2 continues with Pixel devices redesigning App battery usage in Settings.
Expand Expanding CloseOnePlus says you should ‘upgrade from your Pixel’ and switch to OnePlus 12R
The OnePlus 12R is a really good “budget” phone, but in a new ad campaign, OnePlus says that users should “upgrade from your Pixel” for it.
Expand Expanding CloseWhat band are you using on Pixel Watch? [Poll]
Google’s Pixel Watch is a wonderful smartwatch, but arguably one of its biggest flaws is a proprietary watch band connection that’s heavily limited options. What band are you using on Pixel Watch?
Expand Expanding CloseGalaxy Watch 7 could get three variants and a 3nm chip, sketchy rumors claim
According to a couple of somewhat sketchy rumors floating around, Samsung’s Galaxy Watch 7 could come in a third variant, while all models would have faster chips.
Expand Expanding CloseSamsung’s cheaper Galaxy Z Fold 6 to lack S Pen as Huawei challenges on foldables
Ahead of its launch event later this year, we’re getting more info about Samsung’s cheaper Galaxy Z Fold 6 which will lack S Pen support.
Expand Expanding CloseLatest Google Pixel update finally fixes notification history
For the past few months, notification history on Google Pixel phones has been broken, but the March 2024 update finally fixes the feature.
Expand Expanding CloseYou can access Google Gemini by going to ‘ai.com’
Google Gemini is a useful AI tool, but it’s really only accessible through a website. As a fun trick, though, you can actually get to Google Gemini by simply visiting the website “ai.com,” which now redirects to the tool.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle TV now shows movie theme tags on homescreen
Trawling the sheer deluge of film streaming platforms has become tedious, but Google TV could help you find the right movie with added theme tags for specific platform content.
Expand Expanding CloseAndroid 14 QPR2 rolls out to US Pixel phones [U]
When Google announced Android 14 QPR2 with the March Feature Drop last week, the US rollout was set to begin on March 11. This started happening for some users today.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Area 120 shutting down Pinterest-esque ‘Keen’ that used ML recommendations
In mid-2020, Google introduced an Area 120 project called Keen that was a take on Pinterest but with ML recommendations. It’s now shutting down this month.
Expand Expanding CloseRare, unreleased Android Mini figures will be sold by Dead Zebra soon
Dead Zebra, the long-time creator of the beloved Android Mini figures, is preparing a massive warehouse fundraising sale that will include quite a few rare and previously unreleased collectibles.
Expand Expanding CloseMore Reddit ads will start looking a whole lot like regular posts
Reddit has announced a new ad format that will make ads look much like normal posts in your feed.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle I/O 2024 set for May 14
Following the “Break the loop” puzzle this morning, Google has announced that I/O 2024 is taking place Tuesday, May 14 at 10 a.m. PT.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle just missed the perfect opportunity to tease the Pixel 9
For the past few years, Google has been using the same cheeky joke on March 14 to promote its Pixel lineup, but this year, it feels like Google really missed the perfect chance to drop a Pixel 9 teaser.
Expand Expanding CloseAndroid game and app deals: Inked, Crying Suns, Star Wars Pinball 7, and more
Thursday afternoon is here and so is a fresh batch of discounted Android games and apps courtesy of Google Play. Just make sure you also scope out today’s Google Nest smart home deals as well, including the Indoor and Outdoor cams as well as doorbells and more. As for the apps, highlights include titles like Inked, Crying Suns, Star Wars Pinball 7, Terraforming Mars, Forager, Sagrada, Little Big Workshop, and more. Head below for a complete look at today’s Android game and app deals.
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