The Files by Google app is getting a makeover, as Google is now rolling out a revamped homepage design featuring more Material You.
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In 2013, Ben helped start an independent tech publication where he learned the skills used at 9to5Google including writing, product photography, and videography. He is located in the city of Winston-Salem in North Carolina where he lives with his wife Melissa. Ben is an avid disc golf player.
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Motorola ‘Razr 40 Ultra’ foldable specs leak with Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
Motorola is gearing up for its next foldable, and now a new leak is detailing the specs for the upcoming Motorola Razr 40 Ultra.
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Following the shutdown of the “Works with Nest” program, Abode is now unveiling a new partnership between Google Nest and its home security systems that allows for using Nest products from the Abode app and integrate the products with routines.
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The Pixel 7a has leaked countless times over the past few weeks, with the phone set to make its debut at Google I/O next week. Now, Google has officially teased the Pixel 7a, confirming its release date as more leaks confirm the specs and colors.
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The Moto G series is getting two new entries for 2023 that cost under $250 in the latest Moto G Stylus and Moto G 5G.
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The US is getting a new Motorola flagship, with the Motorola Edge+ (2023) coming soon with the company’s best update promise yet, Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, and a pretty reasonable $799 price tag.
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Twitter bug is forcing users to sign out, mainly on the web
Twitter has been a volatile place for the past few weeks, and this afternoon it seems another bug is hitting the service. For many, Twitter is currently focusing users to sign out with no way to get back in.
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Since its inception, Apple’s WatchOS for the Apple Watch has had a pretty consistent core. A focus on apps with notifications, fitness, and other features surrounding it. With the upcoming release of watchOS 10, though, it sounds like Apple is going to be adopting an experience a lot more similar to Google’s Wear OS 3.
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Android tablets have earned, rightly, a reputation of being middling and not as good as their Apple counterparts. With its first tablet, the OnePlus Pad, OnePlus isn’t making any groundbreaking changes to that reputation, but at the very least, this is a pretty good Android tablet on the whole.
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As generative AI has exploded in popularity over just the past several months, the concerns of misinformation and other impacts of the technology are growing. This week, “Godfather of AI” Geoffrey Hinton has departed his position at Google, worried that no one will be able to tell “what is true anymore.”
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Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 4 is picking up a new trick, with support for astrophotography officially arriving on the device this week.
Expand Expanding Close9to5Google Weekender: Isn’t it wild that Pixel will be the first to challenge Samsung in foldables?
As more and more foldables are hitting the market, expanding out of China and leaking constantly, I’ve lately been regularly reminded and blown away by the fact that Google Pixel is somehow going to be the first brand to truly give Samsung a challenge on the foldable market.
Expand Expanding CloseGalaxy Z Flip 5 leaks in new renders showing off big outer screen
The Galaxy Z Flip 5 is expected to finally bring the upgrade we’ve all been waiting for – a big outer display. Now, the first renders of the Galaxy Z Flip 5 give us an idea of what that outer display will truly look like.
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The Google Pixel Fold is set to be unveiled in just over a week, and ahead of the reveal we’re getting more and more details about the company’s first foldable. Now, an official-looking image of the Pixel Fold’s inner display gives us a great look at the wide screen and its thicker bezels.
Expand Expanding CloseFirst Galaxy Z Fold 5 renders show a much thinner foldable of the same design
The foldable market is seeing a plethora of new entries and updates this year, including the upcoming release of Samsung’s new round of releases. Now, we’re getting a first look at the Galaxy Z Fold 5 in a set of renders.
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The Google Pixel Fold is coming, and following a number of leaks over the past several weeks, we’re now getting the first official-looking image of the Google Pixel Fold in a new leak.
Expand Expanding CloseOnePlus Pad doesn’t have a fingerprint sensor or any form of secure biometrics
The OnePlus Pad has a lot of good aspects, but one thing that buyers might not notice before buying is that the tablet lacks any form of secure biometrics – it comes without a fingerprint sensor or a proper alternative.
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OnePlus will no longer sell the OnePlus Pad in Germany
The OnePlus Pad is now up for pre-order and, so far, looking like one of the best Android tablets in recent memory. Unfortunately, though, OnePlus Pad sales in Germany have been suspended, meaning you won’t be able to buy the tablet in the country.
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After months of waiting, Waze finally launched support for Android Auto’s “Coolwalk” dashboard redesign last week, but that update seems to be causing major issues for some, including breaking voice commands and leaving the app frozen.
Expand Expanding CloseOnePlus Pad pre-orders are now open for $479 – what do you want to know?
After months of teasing, the OnePlus Pad is now officially available for pre-order ahead of its release on May 8.
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After being announced earlier this month, Google TV is now widely rolling out its free, built-in streaming channels to all users alongside free channels from other providers.
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Grammarly rolls out its generative AI tools with these limits
Earlier this year Grammarly hopped on the generative AI train with some genuinely useful tools for helping its users to craft and refine content. Now, those AI tools are rolling out to Grammarly users, but with some limits.
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You can now watch Pluto TV ad-free with Walmart+ – how to set it up
Pluto TV offers a long list of live and on-demand content for free, but all supported by ads. Now, though, Pluto TV has an ad-free offer that’s free of charge with a Walmart+ subscription.
Expand Expanding CloseWalmart’s messy Google TV launch continues, with shipping now available for some
It’s been two weeks since Walmart’s new Google TV streaming device first surfaced, and with devices on shelves and many able to buy it already, the company has still remained silent on a formal launch. Now, shipping for Walmart’s Google TV is finally available, but it’s a bit hit or miss depending on your location.
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