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Motorola Edge+ (2023) now available for $799, ships immediately
Earlier this month Motorola showed off its first proper flagship for the US market in a while in the Motorola Edge+ (2023). Now, that phone is available for purchase and shipping next week.
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If you turned to YouTube TV this week to watch NBA playoff games, you may have noticed some issues with ads “freezing” for an extended period of time. The issue happened twice, but Google has confirmed a fix is coming.
Expand Expanding CloseSketchy ‘Android TV’ boxes are unsurprisingly filled with malware – What to look for instead
“Android TV” has essentially two meanings on the market today. There’s the official Android TV OS by Google, which powers TV sets, streaming dongles, and set-top boxes, and then there’s Android, but on a TV. The difference is critical to how your experience will go, and if you care about your security at all, you should avoid the latter at all costs.
Expand Expanding CloseRedesigned Google Fi Wireless app rolling out
Announced last month, the redesign of the Google Fi Wireless companion app is now rolling out.
Expand Expanding CloseGmail tweaks search UI on web to match Android
Google recently made a tweak to Gmail on the web that updates the search bar and activity status indicator design.
Expand Expanding CloseMotorola Razr 40 Ultra foldable will reportedly cost $1,000
Motorola’s upcoming Razr 40 Ultra looks like a compelling flip phone foldable, and if a new report is to be believed, it’ll also be the cheapest Razr yet at a price of $1,000.
Expand Expanding CloseSource: Big Pixel Buds Pro update adding Clear Calling, more
After rolling out two Pixel Buds Pro updates since the July 2022 launch, Google is planning a more sizable one that adds Clear Calling.
Expand Expanding CloseTexting between iPhone and Android users currently broken due to this bizarre bug
A bizarre bug has emerged that is affecting text messages between iPhone and Android users. According to a number of reports on Reddit, texts sent from an Android user to an iPhone user are erroneously adding an extra digit to the phone number. The problem primarily appears to affect Android users with an AT&T phone.
Expand Expanding CloseToday’s Android game and app deals: Dwarf Journey, Earthlings Beware!, Cartogram, more
Thursday afternoon’s best Android game and app deals are now ready to go down below courtesy of Google Play. But you’ll also want to check out the price drops on the Google Nest Cam Indoor as well as a solid launch discount on its just-revealed Pixel 7a at $50 off. On the app side of things, highlight offers include Dwarf Journey, Earthlings Beware!, The Ramen Sensei, Accurate Weather App PRO, Cartogram – Live Map Wallpaper, and more. Head below for a complete look at today’s Android game and app deals.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Home 2.66 for Wear OS rolling out: Redesign, Favorites, media controls, & more
As announced last week, a big functionality update and redesign to Google Home for Wear OS is now rolling out with version 2.66.
Expand Expanding CloseComment: YouTube Premium needs a more affordable option as ads keep getting worse
Ads on YouTube may be annoying at times, but they’re the lifeblood of the world’s largest video platform. But as YouTube plays with longer ads that you can’t skip and blocking users who use an ad blocker, it’s time for a discussion on a cheaper version of YouTube Premium.
Expand Expanding CloseDoodle for Google 2023 opens top five voting
The Doodle for Google 2023 contest opened in January with an “I am grateful for…” theme, and public voting is now open.
Expand Expanding CloseMatter’s new 1.1 update simplifies the process for new devices, hits 1,135 certified products
As successful as the release of Matter was and how large the wave of products seeing certification with the new standard is, there’s always room to grow. In Matter’s 1.1 update, newly released devices are easier to onboard, testing is expanding, and the standard hits a big milestone in the number of compatible devices.
Expand Expanding ClosePersonal Safety getting Google Assistant integration on Pixel
Besides the upcoming feature that turns your Pixel and other Android phones into a dashcam, the Personal Safety app is rolling out Google Assistant voice integration.
Expand Expanding ClosePixel 7a’s new midframe design proves durable and simplifies screen, battery repair
The Pixel 7a uses an “all-new midframe architecture” that results in Google claiming that it is the “most durable A-series yet,” especially against drops, while the design also makes it better for repairs.
Expand Expanding CloseDeals: Google’s latest Nest Cams start at $80, Anker Liberty 3 Pro ANC earbuds $85, more
All of today’s best deals are now on tap, delivering a chance to save on all of Google’s latest Nest cameras from $80. We’re also tracking a chance to save on Anker’s originally $170 Liberty 3 Pro ANC earbuds at $85. That’s alongside ongoing Google Pixel 6 Pro clearance at $450. Hit the jump for all that and more in the latest 9to5Toys Lunch Break.
Expand Expanding CloseAndroid 14 will let you ‘save’ App Pairs for quicker multitasking
Google’s Android 14 so far seems a bit light on new features, but it seems there are a few tidbits still hiding beneath the surface. That includes a new tweak to “App Pairs,” which in Android 14 will allow you to “save” a set of apps for use later on.
Expand Expanding CloseHTC U23 Pro goes official with Snapdragon 7 Gen 1, £499
HTC isn’t a big player in smartphones anymore, but the company this week just announced a new device with the HTC U23 Pro bringing an affordable price and a pretty solid spec sheet.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle updating Live Caption for tablets, Lookout adding image summaries with Q&A, more
As part of Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD), Google announced a number of updates across Android, Chrome, and other services, including an image Q&A feature in Lookout.
Expand Expanding CloseNothing confirms Phone (2) will use Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 as it poaches OnePlus talent
After testing a more “premium” device earlier this year, Carl Pei has confirmed that the Nothing Phone (2) will be running on last year’s Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1, as a report details how the company is pulling talent from OnePlus to bolster the launch.
Expand Expanding CloseFirst Xbox game launches on GeForce Now today
Kicking off today, Xbox games are starting to make their way into GeForce Now’s libraries, with the first title being Gears 5 and more to come.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Pixel 8 Pro breaks cover with built-in temperature sensor [Video]
Last week just brought us the debut of two new Pixels, but unlike the I/O before there was no tease of what’s to come. We’ve already seen Google’s upcoming Pixel 8 Pro through renders, but now the phone has leaked live with what’s claimed to be a temperature sensor built in.
Expand Expanding ClosePrivacy Sandbox APIs set to launch in Chrome from July
Google’s work on Privacy Sandbox continues with key APIs for publishers and advertisers going live in the Chrome browser starting this July.
Expand Expanding CloseWhat Google Pixel device are you currently using daily? [Poll]
It’s that time of year when we ask you just what Google Pixel phone you use on a daily basis.
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