Best Android app deals of the day: Sheltered, Simple Quote Widget, and more

from 9to5Toys - Mar. 10th 2021 12:20 pm PT

We are now ready to gather all of today’s best Android game and app deals. Alongside ongoing 4K Android TV offers and everything else in our deal hub, it is now time for all of Wednesday’s best app price drops from Google Play and beyond. Today’s collection is highlighted by a deep price drop on the post-apocalyptic disaster management game Sheltered, alongside deals on various icon packs, Simple Quote Widget, and more. Hit the jump for a closer look at everything.

Google Home Essentials: Nexx adds Assistant to your garage door, no subscription needed

Ben Schoon

- Mar. 10th 2021 12:15 pm PT

@NexusBen

Google Assistant Google Home Essentials

In the process of building out my smart home, one of the things I knew I wanted to do was have my garage door open up using Google Assistant. Unfortunately, one of the best options I saw also came with the potential of a subscription fee. Luckily, other options exist, and I’ve been tremendously satisfied over the past several months with a system from Nexx.

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OnePlus 9, 9 Pro leak in official-looking renders w/ curved and flat displays, matte black, more

Ben Schoon

- Mar. 10th 2021 11:55 am PT

@NexusBen

OnePlus OnePlus 9 OnePlus 9 Pro

The OnePlus 9 series is set to debut in just a couple of weeks, and ahead of launch a huge leak has just revealed the designs, colors, and more details about the two core devices in the lineup.

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Google Meet tile view comes to mobile, starting on iOS

Abner Li

- Mar. 10th 2021 11:23 am PT

@technacity

Apps & Updates Google Meet

Last year, Google’s video calling app gained an improved desktop layout to help you see everyone in large meetings. The Google Meet tile view is now coming to the mobile apps, starting with iOS.

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Google’s AR Synth web app puts you in a virtual electronic music studio

Abner Li - Mar. 10th 2021 10:37 am PT

The latest virtual exhibit for Google Arts & Culture and YouTube takes a look at the history of electronic music from its inventors, artists, sounds, and technology. Google also built a fun AR Synth experience that lets you create a tune.

[Week 3: Pixel 5] Android devs can win prizes in Google’s Jetpack Compose challenge

Abner Li - Mar. 10th 2021 10:10 am PT

With Jetpack Compose entering beta today, the Android team is encouraging developers to learn about and “get ready to adopt” the modern toolkit for building native UI. To do so, Google is launching a monthlong Android Dev Challenge that includes Jetpack Compose-themed prizes.