December Pixel Feature Drop: Gemini Call Screen replies, Simple View, Identity Check, more
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Android app price drops and freebies: Mortal Crusade, Skel and Defense, Dungeon Maker, more
Your Thursday afternoon collection of the best Android game and app deals is now ready to go courtesy of Google Play. On your way down, scope out the deals we are tracking today on Samsung Galaxy S10+/Ultra configs at up to $230 off, this all-time low on Microsoft’s Surface Laptop 7 with the 10-core Snapdragon X at $400 off, the return of Black Friday pricing on the Ring smart video Doorbell Pro, and the latest Best Buy 25 Days of Deals. As for the apps, highlights include titles like Mortal Crusade, Skel and Defense, Dungeon Maker, The Quest, Front Armies, and more. Head below for a closer look.
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Google has started to recruit a group of “Google TV Advisors” to help gather user feedback on the TV experience and new features.
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Deals: Samsung Galaxy S10+/Ultra up to $230 off, Surface Laptop 7 Snapdragon X Plus $400 off, Galaxy Watch 7, GoPro, more
Your 9to5Toys Lunch Break Friday edition is now ready to go, headlined by up to $230 in savings on the new Samsung Galaxy Tab S10+ and S10 Ultra that have both now returned to Black Friday pricing. These offers join A9+ and S6 Samsung Galaxy tabs from $149 alongside a new Amazon all-time low on Microsoft’s Surface Laptop 7 with the 10-core Snapdragon X Plus at $400 off the going rate, the lowest prices we have tracked to date on silver 44mm Galaxy Watch 7 configs, and up to $100 in savings on GoPro’s HERO12 Black action camera. Everything else awaits down below.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle says ‘Now Playing’ on Pixel will let you set a default music app, not live yet
One of the clever features of Google Pixel has long been “Now Playing,” a feature that can ambiently recognize music, and it appears Google is working on some new additions including the ability to set a default music app.
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Google sends out new round of Pixel Superfan invites
Amidst the December 2024 Feature Drop yesterday, Google sent out another round of invites to the Pixel Superfans program in the US.
Expand Expanding CloseAlleged Pixel 9a prototype surfaces again [Gallery]
Ahead of its launch sometime next year, Google’s Pixel 9a has surfaced again in another hands-on leak that shows off an alleged prototype.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Photos 2024 Recap rolling out with insights, Gemini, and more
With the year winding down, Google Photos is rolling out its 2024 Recap, which has two parts.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Docs testing Gemini-powered ‘Help me create’
In addition to the existing “Help me write” capability, Gemini in Google Docs is going a step further with “Help me create.”
Expand Expanding CloseHands-on: Samsung’s One UI 7 update feels like a big upgrade, but is it enough? [Gallery]
Samsung’s next big Android update has finally launched in beta with a huge list of changes and, despite early impressions, One UI 7 actually seems good.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle wants to know what Gemini Extensions you need
As of this week, all the Gemini Extensions that have been previously announced are widely rolling out. Google is now asking Gemini users what other Extensions they want.
Expand Expanding ClosePixel Camera 9.7 rolling out: Brings back ‘Quick access controls’ for brightness, WB
With the December 2024 Feature Drop, Pixel Camera 9.7 is rolling out “Quick access controls.”
Expand Expanding CloseSamsung One UI 7 update splits notifications and Quick Settings, but it’s done right [Video]
One of the most polarizing changes in One UI 7 is Samsung’s decision to split the notification tray from the Quick Settings panel. It’s a change that many will hate, but Samsung at least deserves credit for doing it the right way.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Home testing ‘Help me create’ for custom automations
Following AI Camera Search, the Google Home app is testing another Gemini-powered feature with “Help me create” in the Android app to generate “custom automations to help you connect and control your smart home more conveniently.”
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Samsung adds ‘Secured by Knox’ watermark to app drawer in One UI 7, can’t be turned off
Good news. The app drawer in Samsung’s One UI 7 update scrolls vertically now. Bad news. The app drawer also has a new watermark for Samsung Knox which cannot be turned off.
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Android app price drops and freebies: Dark Rage, Tokaido, Titan Quest Ultimate, more
Your Thursday afternoon collection of the best Android game and app deals is now ready to go courtesy of Google Play. Just be sure to also scope out this rare deal on Nanoleaf’s unique Matter Over Thread portable CONO Smart Lamp as well as Motorola’s latest curved Edge smartphone at a new Amazon low and this deal on Samsung’s fastest 128GB 200MB/s PRO Ultimate microSD. As for the apps, highlights include titles like Dark Rage, Tokaido, Titan Quest: Ultimate, ISOLAND4, Purrfect Apawcalypse 3, and more. Head below for a complete look at today’s Android game and app deals.
Expand Expanding CloseOura Ring 3 and 4 will now be able to detect when you’re getting sick
Initially introduced as a test feature, Oura is beginning to fully roll out Symptom Radar for its rings, which will be able to detect when the user is beginning to get sick.
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The first big update to Android 15 is rolling out today with QPR1 and it contains a number of fixes for the Pixel 9 series and older supported Google phones.
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Waymo is expanding robotaxi services to Miami, beginning operations in early 2025
As promised, robotaxi developer Waymo is expanding its Waymo One service to new US cities. The latest on its service map is Miami, which will see a start of robotaxi testing operations next year before Waymo opens up public rides to all customers. ¡Hasta pronto, Miami!
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Pixel 6, 7, and Fold will officially get two more years of Android OS updates
Google has updated its policy around Android OS updates on its first two generations of Tensor-powered Pixel devices, bringing two more years of updates to Pixel 6 series, Pixel 7 series, and Pixel Fold.
Expand Expanding CloseOnePlus Watch 3 surfaces again, has a much bigger battery in a thinner design
A regulatory listing seems to reveal more details around the OnePlus Watch 3, with the updated smartwatch being a little bit thinner, but roughly the same overall size despite having a much bigger battery.
Expand Expanding CloseHere’s everything new Samsung’s Android 15 update, One UI 7, and the full changelog [Gallery]
Months later than expected, Samsung has officially unveiled its Android 15 update, One UI 7, and the company has pinpointed everything that’s new in a meticulously detailed changelog.
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Following the last addition in August, Google Wallet for Android is now rolling out support for New Mexico state IDs.
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Google announces PaliGemma 2 vision-language model
After announcing Gemma 2 at I/O 2024 in May, Google today is introducing PaliGemma 2 as its latest open vision-language model (VLM).
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Deals: Bose QuietComfort Ultra $130 off, 2024 Motorola Edge $250 off, Samsung microSD cards, and more
While we are still tracking a new all-time low on the flagship Nothing Ear transparent wireless earbuds alongside some massive price drops on the Samsung Cyber Monday sale, a fresh batch of deals has arrived today as well. Firstly, we are once again tracking Black Friday all-time lows on the wonderful Bose Diamond 60th anniversary QuietComfort Ultra Bluetooth Headphones at $130 off to join its holiday speaker sale. Next is a new Amazon all-time low on the the latest unlocked Motorola Edge a $250 off, a sweet discount on Samsung’s fastest 128GB 200MB/s PRO Ultimate microSD card and a rare price drop on Nanoleaf’s unique Matter Over Thread portable CONO Smart Lamp. Everything else awaits down below in today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break.
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