Google introduced voice message transcription with the Pixel 7 and 7 Pro before later making it available to older generations. Google Messages is now improving the creation experience with a redesign of the voice recorder UI in development.
Yesterday
Being a YouTube TV subscriber continues to be full of ups and downs.
Some Google Home app users are seeing “Wi-Fi Labs” for their Nest Wifi router to try out experimental features. This might be an internal capability that was accidentally made available outside the intended test pool.
Ahead of spring, the US Google Store has kicked off a new sale that takes $150 off both the Pixel 7 and 7 Pro, as well as the 6a.
March 18
Faster Night Sight for the Pixel 6 and 6 Pro is rolling out with version 8.8 of Google Camera.
Besides the Samsung Exynos modem issue, Android 13 QPR2 with the March 2023 security update fixes a vulnerability with the Pixel’s Markup screenshot tool.
March 17
YouTube Music on Android can now “automatically download recently played songs” with a new setting.
Compared to Maps for Android and iOS, Google makes relatively few visual updates to the Maps website. Google Maps is now testing a sidebar on the web that provides convenient access to recently viewed places.
It was recently discovered that the Pixel 6 series and certain Galaxy S22 devices running Exynos modems are vulnerable to a malicious attack. To combat this, users can turn off Wi-Fi Calling and VoLTE. Here’s how to turn off Wi-Fi Calling and VoLTE on your Pixel 6 or Galaxy S22.
Google Messages adds contact photos to conversation threads
After bigger changes to “RCS” branding and read receipt icons in recent weeks, Google Messages for Android is adding a contact’s profile photo to the top of conversations.
YouTube TV is upping its price for the first time in three years, with a jump of $8 over the previous bill. Will you keep your subscription following the change?
Google is preparing to shut down the app responsible for the Jacquard accessories made by Google ATAP.
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Today’s Android game and app deals: Package Inc, Railways, Dicey Dungeons, more
Friday’s collection of the best Android game and app deals has now arrived to add to the growing list of holiday price drops we are tracking on top-tier titles via Google Play. Just be sure to scope out the discounts we are now tracking on Samsung’s new Galaxy Buds 2 Pro with ANC alongside Google Nest Audio and everything in our Android deal hub. As for the apps, today’s highlights include titles like Package Inc, Railways, Dicey Dungeons, Heroes of Flatlandia, Worms games, and more. Head below for a complete look at today’s best Android game and app deals.
The month of March has arrived, which means spring is almost here. It also means that it’s time for Samsung to roll out the March 2023 security patch to its many Galaxy phones – here’s the full list of devices with the update.
Samsung has recently launched a new “Rugged Sport” band for its Galaxy Watch 4 and Galaxy Watch 5 smartwatches which is shipping now.
This week, YouTube TV is experiencing another price hike up to $72.99/month. While the service has its strong points, there are other streaming apps out there. So how does YouTube TV’s pricing stack up to its competitors? This guide will take you through YouTube TV’s new pricing and the pricing of other potential primary streaming services.
In the latest version of Google Contacts, the company is preparing a new way to get notified when it’s a friend or family member’s birthday.
Ahead of podcasts coming to YouTube Music, YouTube Studio has rolled out the necessary support and Creator tools for it.
As we’ve been expecting, the latest Google app to get a tablet redesign is Contacts for Android.
Deals: Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro hit $199, Sonos refurbished spring sale from $159, more
All of today’s best deals are now live as we head into the weekend with Samsung’s new Galaxy Buds 2 Pro hitting $199. Then go check out all of the savings in the Sonos spring refurbished sale, which is now live from $159. Hit the jump for all that and more in the latest 9to5Toys Lunch Break.
Samsung’s Galaxy Watch series has been the best of Wear OS since it debuted with the Galaxy Watch 4 in 2021, and rumors are starting to come out regarding the company’s next generation. A previous rumor hinted at bigger battery sizes of the Galaxy Watch 6, and now another leak shows just what upgrade to expect.
Material You is now available for Google Drive’s web app
In February, Google announced that its expansion of Material You would finally expand to Google Drive and its various tools on the web. Now, that rollout is happening widely.
The high cost of cable TV has been a huge part of the rise of streaming services, as well as live TV streaming services such as Google’s YouTube TV. When it launched, YouTube TV was incredibly affordable, but prices have continued to rise. Is it still the cheaper alternative? Let’s compare.
March 16
Qualcomm announces Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2
Qualcomm’s latest chip is the Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2 with a focus on “legendary experiences” and bringing “in-demand flagship features” to the 7-series.
Google’s Project Zero team discovered severe 0-day vulnerabilities with the Samsung Exynos modems used on the Pixel 6 and 7, Samsung phones and wearables, and other devices that warrant disabling VoLTE and Wi-Fi calling until patched.
Android’s new Reading Mode: How to install and use the simple text feature
Simplified reading for apps and websites has become more and more popular, as it offers a simple reading experience free of extra elements like ads and formatting, depending on where you’re finding your content. Android’s latest feature simplifies any website page and presents it in a focused manner. Here’s how to use Android’s Reading Mode.
Today’s Android game and app deals: Terraforming Mars, Crying Suns, Forager, more
Much like the iOS side of things, Google Play is now offering up a sizable collection of top-tier Android game and app deals for the holidays. Be sure to check out the ongoing offers on the SteelSeries Stratus Duo Android controller and Turtle Beach’s Switch-style Atom model as well as discounts on the OnePlus 10 Pro 5G and the Samsung Galaxy S22/+, but for now it’s all about the apps. We are tracking loads of amazing titles on sale including BATTLESHIP, One Deck Dungeon, Templar Assault RPG, Crying Suns, Heroes of Steel RPG, Terraforming Mars, Forager, and more. Head below for a complete look at all of today’s Android game and app deals.
After debuting Photo Unblur on the Pixel 7 series, Google is preparing a new Video Unblur tool to make your videos look crisp and clear, along with a handful of video effects.
Android 13 QPR3 Beta 1 is rolling out today to continue the preview cycle ahead of a June stable release.
It’s hard to find a bad smartphone camera in the year 2023, but with expectations so high, picking what the better camera is really comes down to personal preference and splitting hairs about where one camera does better than the other. As it stands today, the Galaxy S23 Ultra and Google Pixel 7 Pro are widely regarded to have the best cameras in Android phones but with wildly different approaches to the same end goal. Which is better? Today, we want you to decide.
Google’s upcoming midrange phone thoroughly leaked in recent days, and a Pixel 7a prototype has now appeared on eBay for the wild price of $2,550 (at the moment).
To attract prospective subscribers, Google Fi is testing a seven-day trial of its service that takes advantage of eSIM support on Android and the iPhone.
Deals: Google Nest Audio sees first discount of the year at $85, Philips Hue smart lights, more
All of today’s best discounts are now headlined by the first price cut of the year on Google Nest Audio at $85. That’s joined by this ongoing markdown on DJI’s just-released Mini 3 Drone, which is now $90 off just in time for spring flights. Just don’t forget to go check out this refurbished Philips Hue sale while the smart lights are on sale through the end of the day. Hit the jump for all that and more in the latest 9to5Toys Lunch Break.
It has been a long wait for the newest top-shelf Sony wireless earbuds to finally make their way to the public eye. The latest leaks showcase newly designed Sony WF-1000XM5 earbuds that we can only assume pack some of the high-end audio we’ve come to expect from the WF line.
Oppo confirms Find X6 and Oppo Pad 2 launch date, shows off tablet hardware [Gallery]
The Oppo Find X6 series and the company’s next tablet are right around the corner, and now there’s a confirmed launch date.
The Google Pixel Watch is, as we said in our review last year, truly a gorgeous piece of hardware. But it’s also a piece of hardware that seems incredibly easy to damage. After a few months of use, have you managed to scratch your Pixel Watch yet?
Announced in January at CES 2023, HP has today opened sales of the Dragonfly Pro Chromebook, which packs a punch with its spec sheet.
YouTube Music is now adding a long overdue function with the ability to check song and album credits when listening to your favorite music.
March 15
Ahead of the two devices’ upcoming launches, the Google Pixel 7a and Nothing Ear (2) have gotten approval from the Bluetooth Special Interest Group (SIG).
In an unusual change, Pixel owners who install the latest Android 13 QPR3 Beta may spot a noticeable shift in the colors shown on the display.
Following the stable launch of QPR2 on Monday, Google is rolling out Android 13 QPR3 Beta 1 today to Pixel phones.
Most robot vacuums claim to be mostly self-sufficient with the promise of taking over home cleaning without all the maintenance, though that often isn’t the case when emptying dust bins and filling water reservoirs is the majority of time spent using it. The Deebot X1 Omni claims the same promise, though it might be the closest we’ve ever gotten to a truly hands-off experience.
Today’s Android game and app deals: Monopoly Sudoku, Point, Dariusburst, more
Wednesday’s best deals on Android games and apps are now ready and waiting down below the fold. Just be sure to scope out the up to $189 you can save on Samsung Galaxy S22/+ 256GB smartphones today alongside this return to the all-time low on Turtle Beach’s Switch-style Atom Android Game Controller. As for the apps, today’s highlight deals include titles like Monopoly Sudoku, Point., Dariusburst -SP-, Football Manager 2023, Twilight Pro Unlock, Timeflow: Time is Money, and more. Head below for a complete look at today’s best Android game and app deals.
One of the most affordable carriers, Mint Mobile, will be acquired by T-Mobile, the two companies announced today.
Ahead of generative AI coming to Gmail and Docs, as well as third parties, Google has published a “prohibited use policy” for those using its upcoming products and capabilities.
YouTube TV’s $10 discount on T-Mobile is no longer a promo code
T-Mobile has offered its customers a slight discount on YouTube TV for a while, but the two companies are changing how the discount is applied going forward.
