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Google Messages might change the RCS status indicator
There are a handful of ways that Google Messages on Android signals you’re having an RCS conversation, and the app is now testing a small change to the primary indicator.
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With the Pixel 9 series, Google finally offers a standalone Weather app. All-in-all, it’s pretty good, and I hope there’s more on the way.
Expand Expanding CloseGalaxy Z Fold 6, Flip 6, and S24 get free doubled storage alongside great trade-ins
Samsung has kicked off its latest “Discover” event with boosted trade-in values, doubled storage, and more on the Galaxy Z Fold 6, Flip 6, and Galaxy Tab S9, and other devices.
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Best Android price drops of the day: Dinkigolf, MO Astray, LIMBO, Towaga, and more
Your Friday edition of the best Android price drops to cap off the work week are now ready to go below. Alongside the some of the early access Discover Samsung Fall deals (there’s more to come soon), we are also tracking one of the lowest prices yet on the Galaxy Buds FE, a new all-time low on Microsoft’s brand new Surface Laptop 7 (2024) Copilot+ PC and an ongoing offer on the Ticwatch Pro 5 Enduro smartwatch. But for now we are geared into the Google Play offers, including highlights like Dinkigolf, MO: Astray, LIMBO, Towaga: Among Shadows, LEGO Bricktales, Superbrothers Sword & Sworcery, and more. Head below for a closer look.
Gemini Advanced members can give friends a 4-month trial
Gemini Advanced today is letting users give out three 4-month trials to the subscription.
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For the past few months, Google Play has been heavily promoting its Play Points loyalty program, with the latest example being at Zedd In The Park and with Playground.
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Deals: Galaxy Flip/Fold 6 $120 off + $300 credit, Surface Laptop Copilot+ PC all-time low, Galaxy Buds FE, more
As we await the full breadth of deals to go live in the Discover Samsung Fall early access sale (some price drops and instant credits are now live, but there’s more to come), let’s scope out the rest of the price drops on tap. Including up to $1,320 in savings on the latest Galaxy Flip/Fold 6 devices with as much as $300 in Samsung credit and FREE storage upgrades now live, we also have one of the lowest prices ever on the Samsung Galaxy Buds FE as well as a deep deal on Insta360’s vlog-ready GO 3 action camera and the first deal on the brand new Surface Laptop (2024) Copilot+ PC with Snapdragon X Elite at $1,027. Head below for a closer look at everything.
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In July, Google announced the Play Store’s new “Collections” feature, and the widget is now widely rolling out in the US.
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Samsung offering up to $350 for Galaxy Watch trade-ins [U]
Samsung is running a very short sale that boosts trade-ins up to $350 for the Galaxy Watch Ultra, Watch 7, and select Galaxy Buds models. The sale also brings back instant credit for any order on these devices.
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Android Auto app design limits raise regulatory flags
For a long time Android Auto apps have all looked virtually the same, only seeing any substantial updates and changes thanks to recent updates. But, for those years of restriction, Google is catching a bit of regulatory pressure.
Expand Expanding CloseXgimi launches a slew of Google TV projectors, including the MoGo 3 Pro
Xgimi has made a strong name for itself in recent years, producing some of our favorite Google TV projectors like the Horizon Ultra. Now, the company is filling its affordable lineup with new entries like the portable MoGo 3 Pro and Horizon S series, as well as some premium options in the Horizon Aura 2.
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YouTube Music for Android gets animated splash screen
Google apps started adding animated splash screens in 2021 with Android 12, and YouTube Music now finally has one.
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Pocket Casts for Android adding clip sharing, transcripts
After redesigning its Android widgets earlier this year, Pocket Casts is getting transcripts and the ability to create and share an interesting section of a podcast as a video/audio clip.
Expand Expanding CloseGalaxy Z Fold ‘Special Edition’ leaks with thinner design, bigger camera bump
Samsung is working on a “Special Edition” Galaxy Z Fold device based on the Fold 6, but with a thinner design. Now, we’re getting a first look at the updated hardware.
Expand Expanding Close‘Hey Google’ now has to be enabled on phones to work on Pixel Buds
Google has made a change to how you enable the “Hey Google” hotword and Voice Match on Pixel Buds and other Assistant headphones.
Expand Expanding CloseWhat the Android 16 Quick Settings redesign might look like
Google is working on a redesign of Quick Settings that might launch with Android 16.
Expand Expanding CloseThe small changes I’m looking forward to in Android 15
Besides Private space, Android 15 lacks marquee user-facing additions, but there are a handful of tweaks and changes that I’m still eager to have.
Expand Expanding CloseHands-on: How the ridiculously thin Honor Magic V3 compares to Pixel 9 Pro Fold
Honor just announced the Magic V3, setting a new record for the thinnest foldable on the market. We’ve had some time to test the Magic V3 out, so here’s how it compares to Google’s newest foldable, the Pixel 9 Pro Fold.
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Best Android price drops of the day: Undergrave, PUSH, Crush Link TD, more
This afternoon’s roundup of the best Google Play price drops is ready and waiting for your money-saving pleasure down below. Alongside the app deals and freebies, we are also tracking discounts on Anker’s new NEBULA Cosmos 4K SE Google TV projector with Cast at $200 off, not to mention an ongoing all-time low on Samsung’s new Snapdragon X Elite Galaxy Book 4 Edge Copilot+ PC and the Ticwatch Pro 5 Enduro smartwatch back at the $262 all-time low. But for now we are focused on the apps, including titles like Undergrave, PUSH, Crush Link TD, Up Left Out, and more. Head below for all of today’s best Android price drops.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Store stops selling 2nd-gen Pixel Stand
The 2nd-generation Pixel Stand is listed as “no longer available” across Google Stores around the world.
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Google Drive homepage gets unified suggested folders and files view
Back in November, Google Drive introduced a new homepage on the web, and the latest design lets you simultaneously see suggested folders and files.
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DJI Neo: A hands free, budget friendly drone to capture every moment
DJI released its newest drone offering, Neo, an ultra-light, hands-free, and budget drone that still packs everything you need to capture the moment without compromises. A first-of-its-kind drone for the company, it will compete directly with Hover Air’s X1 Pro and X1 Pro Max.
Expand Expanding CloseLenovo ‘Smart Share’ lets you transfer photos from Android & iPhone by smacking your laptop [Video]
Lenovo is showcasing a useful new trick on its latest laptops, “Smart Share,” that adds the ability to start the transfer process for photos and videos to Windows from Android and iPhone by hitting your laptop with your phone.
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Deals: Ticwatch Pro 5 Enduro $262 low, new Anker Google projector $200 off, smart home gear, and more
Today’s collection of price drops are now up for grabs down below starting with the return of all-time low pricing on the Ticwatch Pro 5 Enduro Smartwatch at $262, down from the regular $350 price tag on the 2024 refresh. From there we move over to the brand new NEBULA Cosmos 4K SE Google TV projector with Cast that Anker just launched with a $200 price drop, a solid deal on Google Nest Cam with Floodlight, and on the best price ever on Samsung’s new Snapdragon X Elite Galaxy Book 4 Edge Copilot+ PC. All of that and much more await down below.
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