With the Pixelbook Go seemingly on the cusp of being discontinued, let’s take a look at each ChromeOS laptop/tablet successor that the Made by Google team appears to have canceled in the last four years.
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Back in October, YouTube rolled out a big redesign across its mobile apps and the web. YouTube for Android is now testing a more subtle video progress bar that isn’t red all the time.
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The idea that some apps are “must-haves” or “essential” for your Android phone is bound to be subjective, especially with millions to mull over and choose from.
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While it’s up to the market to prove (or disprove) Google’s belief that Android Tablets are the “future of computing,” the other big obstacle comes from within the company. Chromebooks can very much compete for that mantle, with Android and ChromeOS once again converging in functionality and use case.
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Ahead of the new year, two of Samsung’s upcoming launches have been tipped off. New leaks show off official-looking images of the Samsung Galaxy A34 and the Galaxy A54.
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To close out both the year and week, we’re taking a look at all of today’s best deals that are now live. Headlining today’s best sales is a deal on the TP-Link Kasa Assistant-enabled Smart Wi-Fi LED RGB Lightstrip, which is on sale for $30, delivering one of the best prices that we’ve seen this year. Then, we found a 6-pack of Wi-Fi RGB LED light bulbs that also work with Assistant for $27. Continuing on, there’s a 30W dual USB-C/A charger which can power your mobile kit with ease at just $13. Then, keep reading for all of the best Android deals and more in the latest 9to5Toys Lunch Break.
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The Fitbit Charge 5 and Fitbit Luxe are among the latest dedicated fitness trackers from Fitbit, and some of the best yet, too. But if you have a Samsung Galaxy phone running Android 13, these Fitbit trackers are currently facing some issues with sync, but a fix is on its way.
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Telegram is coming up on its very last update before 2023 rolls around. With it comes new changes to how media can be displayed – or hidden – along with tools to decrease the app’s storage footprint on your phone.
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With Android 13, Google began work on a predictive back gesture to “let users preview the destination or other result of a back gesture before fully completing it,” and you can now preview it with the Phone app on Pixel.
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Ahead of the new year, Google has been making preparations for more of its developers to work with the Fuchsia operating system.
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After adding Wi-Fi and cellular network switching, Google Voice is introducing a “Suspected spam caller” label on the incoming call screen.
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Following its big NFL Sunday Ticket deal, YouTube TV’s referral program is back and even more aggressive than the original January push.
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If one thing became clear about the Google Pixel lineup in 2022, it was that Google is pushing hard to create a proper ecosystem of hardware. In 2023, that will include a folding phone and the Pixel Tablet, but one thing missing from the equation is a new Pixelbook.
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In recent weeks, Fitbit has delivered sizable updates to its latest trackers that probably should have been included at launch. Curiously, the Fitbit Sense 2 is currently unavailable for purchase from Amazon.
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As we continue to march toward 2023, it’s time to take a look at all of today’s best discounts that are now live. Leading the way is today’s deal on the previous-generation Samsung Galaxy S20 FE unlocked smartphone at $249 in Premium Renewed condition. Plus, we also found TP-Link’s Tapo 2K Assistant-enabled outdoor wired security camera at $30. Plus, the Garmin Swim 2 GPS smartwatch is great for tracking water-based workouts at $215. Then, head below for all of the best Android deals and more in the latest 9to5Toys Lunch Break.
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There’s a growing number of Android Auto users who have noticed that Google Assistant is at least partially broken following the update to Android 13.
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The other change Google is making to Nearby Share are UI tweaks that infuse Material You to the main sheet you interact with.
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Google announced its last Chromebook in 2019 alongside the Pixel 4 and 4 XL. With the company likely not making a new Chromebook anytime soon, the US Google Store has stopped selling the Pixelbook Go.
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Samsung’s latest devices are getting some new official accessories, as new Star Wars and Pokémon designs are launching for Galaxy Z Flip 4, Galaxy Watch 5, and Galaxy Buds.
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As HTTPS has become more common across the web, Google Chrome is preparing to launch a security option that will block “insecure” downloads through HTTP.
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While Fossil has rolled out Wear OS 3 to its Gen 6 devices, the Group’s other brands are still waiting for updates. The Falster Gen 6 could be getting Wear OS 3 soon as the Skagen Smartwatches companion app was just updated with support.
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When searching for a new charging brick and cable for your phone, tablet, or other devices, you’ll be bombarded by tons of options with different specifications among them. So how do you choose the best charger for your device? This guide will break it down to help you find what you’re looking for.
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Your smartphone knows a lot about you, and in some cases, too much. Certain features and settings are enabled on Android by default that we think you might want to disable them right now.
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In October of 2020, Google discontinued the Nest Secure, but promised to keep supporting the alarm system. Over two years later, Brinks Home has announced that it will stop offering professional monitoring services for the Nest Secure in late 2023.
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