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Google app, Gmail, Calendar, and Play Store get Material You account switcher
Google is in the process of updating the account switcher on Android with Material You, and it’s now widely rolling out to the Google app and Play Store.
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Google Meet appears to be asking some users to ditch the ‘Meet (Original)’ app
The merger of Google Meet and Google Duo was filled with a lot of confusion, but now that the dust has finally settled, Google Meet is pushing some users to uninstall the original Meet app from their phones.
Expand Expanding CloseOppo Find N2 Flip update adds Spotify widget and voice replies to the outer display
A new update rolling out now to the Oppo Find N2 Flip delivers support for a new widget on the cover display for Spotify, as well as long-awaited support for voice-to-text replies for messages.
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Deals: Google Nest Thermostat $90, Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 Pro $363, more
All of today’s best discounts are now up for grabs and headlined by the first 2023 discount on Google’s Nest Thermostat, just in time for spring, at $90. Samsung’s Galaxy Watch 5 Pro has fallen even further to $363, which is joined by some Amazon clearance sales on Google Nest WiFi systems that double as Assistant speakers from $59. Hit the jump for all that and more in the latest 9to5Toys Lunch Break.
Expand Expanding CloseCitizen’s new Wear OS 3 smartwatch has been delayed to May 1, pre-orders open now
Following its unveiling earlier this year, the second-gen Citizen CZ Smart smartwatch is now available for pre-order, starting at $350.
Expand Expanding ClosePixel 7a may arrive a bit sooner than expected in three colors
Google’s Pixel 7a might see a release well ahead of the summer launches of its two predecessors. Apparently, the Pixel 7a’s release date could be very close to Google I/O.
Expand Expanding CloseFull IKEA product lineup now viewable in 3D within Google Search
You may be aware of the growing list of 3D objects and animals that you can view in Google Search using AR. Well, that has now expanded as the full IKEA catalogue can be viewed in 3D when searching Google.
Expand Expanding CloseFitbit kids smartwatch with cellular and camera leaks [Gallery]
Following a report in November that Fitbit is working on a kids smartwatch, the wearable might have just leaked.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle working on ‘GIFI’ image generator, ‘Searchalong’ chatbot in Chrome, more
Besides Magi, a new report today details what other generative AI features Google is working on across Image Search and Chrome, including a browser chatbot.
Expand Expanding CloseReport: AI is coming soon to Google Search with ‘Magi’ as Samsung considers Bing default
Generative AI coming to Google Search is a given at this point, and a new report today details that it’s happening in two stages, with project “Magi” arriving imminently.
Expand Expanding Close9to5Google Weekender: Android 14 starts to take shape, and this week’s top stories
Ahead of its final release later this year, Google has just launched the first beta version of Android 14, giving us the best look yet at what the platform’s next big upgrade will be bringing to the table.
Expand Expanding CloseMotorola set to launch two foldables, including the cheaper ‘Razr Lite’ [Gallery]
Motorola’s foldable Razr is set to come back in a big way this year, and it seems we might be getting even more than expected. Apparently, there are two Motorola Razr devices in the pipeline, with the “Razr Lite” showing up in new renders.
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First US state votes to ban TikTok with $10,000 fine per violation
TikTok has been battling the possibility of a ban in the United States for years. Now, lawmakers in Montana voted to approve a “first-of-its-kind” bill that would ban the popular social media app across the state.
Expand Expanding CloseReview: SmartThings Station is a wireless charger that controls your home with a single button
The smart home is going through a sort of reinvention with the arrival of Matter, and that’s given the market a chance to improve on old ideas and try out new ones too. Over the past few weeks, I’ve been able to use one of those new ideas in Samsung’s SmartThings Station, a Matter hub that can wirelessly charge your phone and control smart home devices with the push of a button.
Expand Expanding CloseHere’s another look at Fitbit’s ‘new app design’
Alongside the Pixel Watch, it looked like Fitbit was going to update its Android and iOS apps last fall. Instead, Fitbit removed screenshots of the revamp, but an image of the “new app design” has now emerged.
Expand Expanding CloseWalmart’s $20 Google TV dongle is already on store shelves, but you can’t buy it
After showing up online this week, Walmart’s Google TV streaming dongle appears to be set for imminent release, with devices already on store shelves.
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Today’s Android game and app deals: Demon’s Rise 2, Tempest, Up Left Out, more
We are just hours away from the end of the work week now so let’s take a look at Friday’s best Android game and app deals courtesy of Google Play. Just be sure to browse through our Android hardware deal hub including Samsung’s Galaxy Watch 5 Pro at one of the best prices of the year as well as these 2023 lows on Google’s latest Nest doorbells. As for the apps, highlights include titles like Demon’s Rise 2, Tempest, Up Left Out, Ice Rage, King of Dragon Pass, and more. Head below for a complete look at today’s Android game and app deals.
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Mint Mobile customers get more data for free starting today
Following the reveal that T-Mobile will acquire the brand, Mint Mobile is today giving out free data to customers through boosts to each plan.
Expand Expanding CloseSearch like a pro in the Gmail app, here’s how
Depending on how good you are at keeping up with emails, there’s a chance your inbox is filled with both important and inconsequential emails from any number of senders. Knowing how to target your search can help you narrow down that unread list and recall messages from years ago. Here’s how you can utilize the search bar in Gmail on your phone.
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Deals: Amazfit GTR 3 Pro smartwatch hits $200, Anker PowerCore 24K $40 off, more
All of today’s best deals are now up for grabs and headlined by Amazfit’s GTR 3 Pro smartwatch at the second-best price to date of $200. You can now also take $40 off Anker’s 140W PowerCore 24K Power Bank to keep your everyday carry juiced up away from home, while the Beats Studio Buds come in six colorways at $100. Hit the jump for all that and more in the latest 9to5Toys Lunch Break.
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AT&T Pixel 6 Pro available for $140 at Best Buy
Last August, with the Pixel 7 series still a few months away, some Target stores wildly sold the Pixel 6 Pro for $270. Best Buy is now selling an AT&T Pixel 6 Pro for as low as $139.99.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Pixel 7 Pro long-term review: The best Made by Google device to date [Video]
Almost half a year after being officially unveiled, how has the Google Pixel 7 Pro fared? Here’s how the biggest and potentially best Made by Google smartphone is holding up.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Wallet could bring back location-based loyalty cards with Android 14
A long-missed feature may be making a comeback. As hinted at by Android 14’s first beta, there’s a good chance that Google Wallet could revive support for location-based loyalty cards in the future.
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