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How to check air quality using Google apps and Search
It’s wildfire season, and that, unfortunately, means smoke and pollutants are going to be tracking across thousands of miles, affecting air quality and millions of people. Checking the air quality before you step outside is vital, so here’s how to do it using Google apps and Search.
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Four weeks after the last release at I/O 2023, Google is rolling out Android 14 Beta 3 for Pixel phones, including the 7a, today.
Expand Expanding ClosePolished Sony WF-1000XM5 leaked photos show off a sleek new design
Audio lovers have been waiting for the Sony WF-1000XM5 earbuds to be released for quite some time, and it looks like things are getting a little more concrete as new official-looking photos have cropped up, showing off Sony’s new and streamlined XM5 earbud design.
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Deals: Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra lows at $225 off, Fitbit Sense 2 $229, Pixel Buds Pro $160, more
All-time lows on Samsung’s Galaxy S23 Ultra lead all of today’s best deals with $225 in savings attached. Joining that flagship smartphone, the best price of the year has arrived on Fitbit’s new Sense 2 Smartwatch at $229. That’s then joined by a chance to put ANC, Hey Google support, and 31-hour battery life to work without paying full price on the Pixel Buds Pro at $160. Hit the jump for all that and more in the latest 9to5Toys Lunch Break.
Expand Expanding CloseBard gets Google Sheets export, improved logic and reasoning skills
The main update to Google Bard today makes the tool better at mathematical tasks, coding questions, and string manipulation with a new “structured, logic-driven” system.
Expand Expanding CloseGalaxy Z Flip 5 outer display will be smaller than the Razr, Xiaomi prepares a flip phone
Samsung’s foldable flip phone, the Galaxy Z Flip 5, is approaching its launch with more details coming out, while Xiaomi is also baking its own competition.
Expand Expanding Close‘Duet AI for Google Workspace Enterprise’ hits pre-order for businesses
At I/O 2023 last month, Google announced “Duet AI” as the branding for generative AI features in Workspace. It’s now available to pre-order for Workspace Enterprise customers and other large businesses.
Expand Expanding CloseOne UI Watch 5 beta for the Galaxy Watch is finally here, here’s how to sign up
Samsung is finally rolling out One UI Watch 5 beta after a delay that moved it up a bit. Now that the program is live, Galaxy Watch 4 and 5 users can sign up to get started with Samsung’s latest watch OS. Here’s how to sign up.
Expand Expanding CloseMinecraft for Chromebooks officially launches
After launching in early access this March, Minecraft for Chromebooks is officially launching today in a notable boost for the platform’s gaming ambitions.
Expand Expanding CloseMicrosoft buried search results for Google Chrome, instead listing Bing AI features
Microsoft has some good products, but the company has, time and time again, been too aggressive in pushing those products on customers. In the latest example, Microsoft was caught red-handed tweaking its AI experience to effectively ignore searches for Google Chrome and instead just list out Bing features.
Expand Expanding CloseSamsung Galaxy phones have a ‘StandBy’ mode too; how to use it
Apple is seeing high praise for bringing a new landscape version of always-on display, which is meant to showcase a Google Home or Alexa-type set of widgets and info. While the hype for this is running high, it’s worth mentioning that Samsung Galaxy phones have had this “StandBy mode” ability for a while now. Here’s how to use it.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle TV needs to copy Apple TV’s new Control Center – it’d be a perfect fit
At WWDC earlier this week, Apple quickly went through a new update coming up for Apple TV, which revamps Control Center with smart home integration and more. Google TV needs to copy it immediately.
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The settings page for Google Photos on Android has always been particularly overwhelming, and it’s now seeing a much-needed redesign.
Expand Expanding CloseSamsung officially confirms first Unpacked event in Korea for new foldables
Samsung has just confirmed plans for its first Unpacked event in its home country of South Korea, and new foldable phones are expected.
Expand Expanding Close1Password rolls out Chrome passkeys with latest beta, how to use it
Many notable services and websites are expanding security preferences to include access via passkey, a new way to log in to sites and apps without using a potentially vulnerable password. 1Password, by extension, is rolling out support for browser passkeys in the latest beta.
Expand Expanding CloseSource: YouTube Music planning more apps, including for Apple TV and Garmin
The most full-featured YouTube Music experience today is found on Android and iOS followed by the web. Google is now planning to release more YouTube Music apps and integrations for third-party devices.
Expand Expanding CloseiMessage group chats with Android users are better, but also worse in iOS 17
The “green bubble” stigma is a very real thing and, partially, for good reason. When someone with an Android phone joins a group chat with iMessage users, it strips away a lot of useful features, but Apple is somewhat improving that in iOS 17.
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Today’s Android game and app deals: 9th Dawn III, Traffix, Sproggiwood, more
Tuesday’s afternoon’s collection of the best Android game and app deals is now ready to go down below the fold courtesy of Google Play. Just be sure to also scope out the price drops we are tracking on Pixel Buds A-Series and its Pixel 6a handset as well as the best price of the year on the Samsung Galaxy Buds 2. As for the apps, highlight deals include titles like 9th Dawn III RPG, The Quest-Isles of Ice & Fire, Traffix: Traffic Simulator, Sproggiwood, and more. Head below for a complete look at today’s best Android game and app deals.
Expand Expanding CloseNest Cam update heavily degrades video quality with washed out colors
Google’s new Nest Cam products have been getting better, thanks to an improved companion app, but a new update rolling out is taking a heavy toll on video quality with washed-out colors and more.
Expand Expanding CloseSamsung tipped to bring dust resistance rating to Galaxy Z Fold 5 and Flip 5
Foldable durability is a tough game, but Samsung is apparently finally set to deliver dust resistance in the Galaxy Z Fold 5 and Flip 5.
Expand Expanding CloseOpinion: Why AR is the future despite Apple Vision Pro backlash, and one thing Google Glass did right
Apple just gave what I’d consider to be our first realistic look at what’s possible and achievable in augmented reality with today’s technology. Saying and believing “AR is the future” might bias me, but I think the backlash that has since emerged is short sighted, unfairly cynical, and missing a bigger picture, which I do think was caused by a miscalculation in Apple’s Vision Pro presentation.
Expand Expanding CloseYouTube TV rolling out fixes for audio sync, Apple TV crashes, teases better video quality
YouTube TV is rolling out a series of updates that address issues with audio sync, Apple TV support, and more.
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Best cases for the Motorola Edge+ 2023
The Edge+ from Motorola has widely been regarded as a strong competitor in 2023 for best phone. As good as it is, the Android device is slick. Here are some of our favorite case picks for the very slippery Motorola Edge+.
Expand Expanding CloseHow to sign into Fitbit with your Google Account, rolling out now
Fitbit is moving away from its own account and password system to just use Google’s. This provides a number of benefits and is rolling out now.
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