Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold Review: The one we’ve been waiting for all along
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Pixel Buds app appears in Pixel Launcher after update
On Pixel phones, Google previously hid the Pixel Buds app from appearing in the launcher, but that has now been reversed.
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Welcome to episode 25 of Pixelated, a podcast by 9to5Google. This week, we talk about RCS on the iPhone and desktop windowing with the Pixel Tablet.
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Google consolidating X/Twitter accounts, like Pixel and Material Design
Given the vast nature of Google, the company has a lot of product/service accounts on X (formerly Twitter) and is working to consolidate them. There are two separate instances with Google Pixel and Material Design this month.
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Best Android app price drops and freebies: BOKURA, Package Inc, Druid, and more
This afternoon’s roundup of the best price drops courtesy of Google Play are now live down below. On your way down, scope out the deals we are tracking today on Samsung’s Galaxy Tab S9+ models at $300 off alongside this Hisense 55-inch A6 4K Smart Google TV at $220, a new low on the Snapdragon X Elite Vivobook S 15 Copilot+ PC, and Samsung’s 44mm Galaxy Watch 7 down at $297. As for the apps, highlight include titles like BOKURA, Package Inc, Druid, Panda Mouse Pro, some freebie icon packs, and more. Head below for a closer look at Friday’s best Android game and app deals.
Expand Expanding ClosePocket Casts adds clip sharing and support for transcripts
The next notable update (version 7.72) for Pocket Casts on Android and iOS adds support for transcripts and video/audio clip sharing.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Pixel 9 Pro Fold Review: The one we’ve been waiting for all along
Google’s Pixel 9 Pro Fold is only the company’s second attempt at a foldable, but it’s a stunning improvement over the first, and quite possibly the foldable you’ve been waiting for this whole time.
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Deals: ASUS Snapdragon X Elite laptop $300 off, Galaxy Watch 7 $297, Google smart TV from $220, and more
Joining yesterday’s deal on the LTE model at $50 off, Amazon is now offering its best price yet on the 44mm Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 down at $297 alongside ongoing offers on Galaxy Watch Ultra. But today we are headlining the all-time low on ASUS’ Snapdragon X Elite Vivobook S 15 Copilot+ PC at $300 off the sticker price to sit alongside the Snapdragon X Plus model. From there, we also spotted massive price drops on Samsung’s 49-inch Odyssey curved monitor at $500 off as well as some ultra-affordable Google smart TVs from $220. All of that and more is waiting for you down below.
Expand Expanding CloseSome of the best apps not on the Google Play Store [Video]
Not all good things are available via “official” channels, even some of the best applications on Android can’t be grabbed from the Google app storefront. Here are some of our favorite apps you won’t find on the Google Play Store.
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You can now order a Google TV Streamer in the UK through a third-party retailer
The Google TV Streamer has so far only been available in the United States, but eager buyers can now order the device in the UK through a retailer.
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Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold has the lowest charging speed of the series
The Pixel 9 Pro Fold is a stunning piece of hardware, but it has a few downsides compared to Google’s other new phones, including its charging speed, which is the slowest of the bunch.
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The Samsung Galaxy Ring is apparently getting a hardware update that delivers additional sizes while the wearable also makes its way to a new region.
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As we all know, RCS messaging is a game-changer, offering a much richer and more feature-packed experience compared to traditional SMS. But are your iPhone-using contacts taking advantage of this technology?
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Samsung has updated these Galaxy devices with One UI 6.1.1
Samsung is in the process of rolling out its next big update, One UI 6.1.1, to Galaxy smartphones and tablets. Here’s what has been updated so far.
Expand Expanding CloseReview: The Hisense U8N with Google TV makes a strong argument to skip OLED
OLED TVs are expensive, and getting one that carries the features that reflect the price it was purchased for can be a costly endeavor. Hisense’s new U8N mini-LED TV makes a strong case for the less expensive technology while still hitting some serious marks in quality.
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YouTube for Android is rolling out a transparent status bar that makes for a nice qualify-of-life improvement.
Expand Expanding ClosePixel Watch ‘Performance Loop’ band re-surfaces with colors, probably costs $60 [Gallery]
Google’s Pixel Watch will soon get a new band option in the “Performance Loop” that’s leaked on a couple of occasions, and as that approaches, a new leak reveals more color options as well as potential pricing.
Expand Expanding CloseHere’s how Google Maps incident reports will work on Android Auto
It’s been a long road, but incident reports are finally coming to Google Maps on Android Auto. As the full rollout takes its sweet time, we’re finally getting a closer look at how the functionality will actually work.
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Best Android app price drops and freebies: Nanuleu, Human Fall Flat, Railroad Ink, more
This afternoon’s lineup of Android game and app deals are now ready to go for you down below. Alongside the Google Play price drops, we are also tracking discounts on Samsung’s Titanium White Galaxy Watch Ultra as well as a new all-time low on the 44mm Galaxy Watch 7 LTE joined by offers on Samsung’s 2024 32-inch M5 Smart Monitor and JBL’s retro-style Authentics Google Wi-Fi speakers, but for now we are talking apps. Highlights include titles like Nanuleu, Human Fall Flat, Railroad Ink Challenge, Endling Extinction is Forever, and more. Head below for a closer look at today’s best Android price drops.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Calendar for Android will let you manually add birthdays
At the moment, birthdays that appear in Google Calendar are based on Google Contacts information, but manual creation is now coming.
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Google is rolling out an update for Android Auto that adds improved support for electric vehicles that use the NACS charging standard found at Tesla charging stations.
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Deals: Galaxy Watch 7 LTE $330, Galaxy Watch Ultra $600, Smart Monitors, Google speakers, and much more
Today’s deals are headlined by a new Amazon all-time low on Samsung’s new 44mm Galaxy Watch 7 LTE that is now sitting at $50 off. That deal joins the return of all-time post-release low pricing on the flagship Ultra model with the Titanium White/Silver now sitting down at $600. From there, we are tracking the lowest Amazon price yet on Samsung’s 2024 32-inch M5 (M50D) FHD Smart Monitor at $242 as well as up to $320 off JBL’s retro-style Authentics Google Wi-Fi speakers. All of the details you need on these offers are now waiting down below with a host of charging and accessory offers as well.
Expand Expanding CloseDesktop Chrome’s Google Password Manager can now save passkeys, no more QR scan
Google’s passkey adoption push continues with its Password Manager now allowing you to save those credentials to desktop Chrome.
Expand Expanding CloseXiaomi confirms global launch for foldable Mix Flip as it briefly overtakes Apple
Xiaomi has just announced that its first foldable flip phone, the Mix Flip, will soon see a global launch, right as the company has briefly overtaken Apple as the world’s second-largest smartphone maker.
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WhatsApp may soon let you theme chats with colors and wallpapers [Gallery]
Work behind the scenes on WhatsApp suggests the popular app will soon let users individually theme chats with wallpapers and colors.
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