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Google Authenticator now syncs 2FA with your Google Account, gets new icon
Google is finally addressing a big gap of its 2FA (two-factor authentication) code app by adding sync capabilities, with Google Authenticator also getting a new icon on Android and iOS today. This will make “one time codes more durable by storing them safely in users’ Google Account.”
Expand Expanding CloseDeals: Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 from $220 lows, Motorola wireless Android Auto adapter $80, more
All of today’s best deals are now live with new all-time lows landing on Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 from $220. That’s alongside one of the best prices ever on Motorola’s popular MA1 wireless Android Auto adapter at $80, which rounds out the savings today alongside an Anker Soundcore Gold Box sale from $60. Hit the jump for all that and more in the latest 9to5Toys Lunch Break.
Expand Expanding CloseAAWireless, the wireless Android Auto adapter, gets permanent price cut to $79.99
Over a year after graduating from crowdfunding, AAWireless, the first wireless Android Auto adapter, is getting a permanent price cut to $79.99.
Expand Expanding CloseChrome for Android gets a tab redesign on foldables and tablets
With the promise of a Chrome refresh coming to desktop sometime this year, we’re already seeing signs of a redesign on foldable devices, as subtle as they may be.
Expand Expanding CloseChromebooks in schools are breaking quickly, report calls on Google to extend lifespans
A new report titled “Chromebook Churn” from the US Public Interest Research Group Education Fund has found that the millions of Chromebooks that flooded schools in recent years are breaking quickly with difficult repairs that lead to e-waste and higher costs.
Expand Expanding CloseSamsung tried to advertise Galaxy S23’s moon pictures on Twitter – it was slapped with a disclaimer
Samsung was caught up in controversy earlier this year when a convincing test had many folks calling the Galaxy S23 Ultra’s ability to take pictures of the moon “fake.” While that’s not quite the case, Samsung hasn’t really been able to escape that idea, with a new ad campaign for the Galaxy S23 Ultra on Twitter being slapped with a disclaimer.
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YouTube for mobile users are now gaining the animated loading screen that was first seen on Android TV in late 2022.
Expand Expanding Close9to5Google Weekender: Pixel leaks galore, and this week’s top stories
As Google I/O quickly approaches, this past week has seen an absolute flood of Pixel leaks for the Pixel 7a, Pixel Fold, and the Pixel Tablet. Here’s everything you might have missed.
Expand Expanding CloseWhat would you pay for the Google Pixel Tablet? [Poll]
The Google Pixel Tablet has leaked quite a bit this week, including some hints at its price. Based on what we know right now, though, how much would you actually pay for the Pixel Tablet?
Expand Expanding CloseComment: In defense of the Pixel Fold’s bezels
The Pixel Fold has bezels. As hinted at in previous leaks and now confirmed in the first hands-on one, Google’s foldable will have bigger-than-average bezels along the top and bottom. Here’s why that might not be the worst thing.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle pauses massive San Jose campus after first demolition phase
In 2021 Google got approval for its “Downtown West” campus coming to San Jose, with the 80-acre campus set to be one of the company’s largest projects. But now, less than two years later, Google has paused the San Jose project after completing the first demolition phase.
Expand Expanding CloseHere’s the Pixel Fold folding in first live leak [Video]
We’ve heard a lot about the Pixel Fold over the past week, from its release date down to a full spec breakdown and more. Now, we’re getting a quick look at the Pixel Fold doing its signature move, folding in half.
Expand Expanding CloseRoborock’s new S8 lineup makes cleaning elegant, $300 off for a limited time
The true goal of a robot vacuum and mop is to take the human out of cleaning completely. Roborock’s S8, S8 +, and S8 Pro Ultra do exactly that with top-of-the-line performance.
Expand Expanding Close9to5Google Log Out: Yes, here are 400 words about the new Google Fi logo
9to5Google has a rebooted newsletter that highlights the biggest Google stories with added commentary and other tidbits. Sign up to get it early in your inbox, or continue reading 9to5Google Log Out below:
Expand Expanding CloseToday’s Android game and app deals: Boxing Gym Story, Burger Bistro, Pocket Academy, more
Your Friday afternoon collection of the best Android games and apps on sale is now ready to go down below the fold. Joining the Google Play software offers, we are also tracking a $150 price drop on Acer’s Chromebook Spin 513 and its 2-in-1 form-factor as well as the Wear OS-equipped Fossil Stella Gen 6 Hybrid Smartwatch (alongside the Wellness Edition) starting from $139. As for the apps, today’s collection is headlined by titles such as Boxing Gym Story, Burger Bistro Story, Pocket Academy 3, Through the Darkest of Times, Shieldwall Chronicles: Swords, and more. Hit the jump for a complete look at today’s best Android game and app deals.
Expand Expanding CloseWaze brings Android Auto ‘Coolwalk’ support to all users as it leaves beta
Since the introduction of Android Auto’s Coolwalk update, it’s been a waiting game to see when Waze would see an update that brings it to the carded dashboard. Now, it seems that update has finally come with some general UI tweaks.
Expand Expanding CloseHere’s a real-life look at the Pixel Tablet, including new coral color [Gallery]
Google Design is exhibiting at Milan Design Week 2023 with “Shaped by Water.” That installation also happens to include a table of Google products, including the unreleased Pixel Tablet in a new coral color.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Meet now lets you co-present Slides
Presentations are a big part of video calling, and Google Meet is now letting users co-present Google Slides with support for multiple people.
Expand Expanding CloseMotorola officially teases new Razr foldable [Video]
While Google’s Pixel Fold will be the next big release in the foldable world, it’s not the only one on the horizon. Motorola is also set to unveil a new Razr foldable (or two) in June, and this week the company has officially teased its 2023 release for the first time.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Pixel 7 long-term review: Basking in budget brilliance [Video]
The Pixel 7 Pro is arguably the best Made by Google device to date, but where does that leave the Pixel 7? Here are our long-term thoughts six months after launch.
Expand Expanding CloseDeals: Acer Chromebook Spin 513 hits $465 all-time low, TCL 10L Android smartphone $150, more
All of the weekend’s best discounts are now on tap for this fine Friday afternoon, all courtesy of 9to5Toys. Leading the way, Acer’s Chromebook Spin 513 hits the $465 all-time low to join this Philips Hue refurb sale at Woot that starts from $18. Plus, TCL’s 10L Android Smartphone is worth a look at $150. Hit the jump for all that and more in the latest 9to5Toys Lunch Break.
Expand Expanding CloseReport: Googlers say Bard AI is ‘useless,’ ethics teams told ‘not to get in the way’
Google’s Bard AI arrived late to the game after OpenAI’s ChatGPT took the world by storm and had its tech quickly integrated into Microsoft Bing and other products. Now, a new report cites Google employees who feel that the company’s rush to deliver on AI has led to ignoring ethics concerns, all while Bard itself is considered “worse than useless.”
Expand Expanding CloseTelegram adds shared chat folders, improved bots
For users who find themselves using Telegram for work, the company is adding a shared folders feature to fix a lot of the invitation woes that exist, specifically, across multiple channels.
Expand Expanding CloseWalmart’s website will now show you which stores have its Google TV dongle
The launch of Walmart’s new, unexpected Google TV streamer has been a bit messy, to say the least. After suddenly appearing on the retailer’s website last week, Walmart will now show you which stores have the new Google TV dongle in stock, even though it hasn’t officially launched yet.
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