Google Maps redesign back in testing with more changes on Android [Gallery]
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Google Messages showing read receipts in the conversation list
Last month, Google made the new Messages read receipt icons official, and the company is now testing putting that status directly in your conversation list.
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Today’s Android game and app deals: Battle Chasers, Dungeon of the Endless, and more
Today’s collection of the best Android game and app deals is now waiting for you down below courtesy of Google Play. Joining the rest of today’s Samsung deals, Woot is clearing out Samsung Galaxy S22 series smartphones from $600 with up to $400 in savings and you can get all of the details on those offers right here. But for now, let’s take a look at the apps highlighted by tiles like Battle Chasers: Nightwar, Dungeon of the Endless: Apogee, Quadropoly Pro, Auto TTS, YoWindow Weather, and more. Head below for a complete look at today’s best Android game and app deals.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Chat rolling out Material You web redesign
Following Gmail, Drive, and Docs/Sheets/Slides, Google Chat is now the latest Workspace web app to get a Material You redesign.
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Xiaomi 13 Ultra camera sensors confirmed with 1-inch primary shooter
The Xiaomi 13 Ultra is on its way and, with it, a focus on improving the camera experience. Now, a teaser image confirms the camera specs of the Xiaomi 13 Ultra, which seem enticing, to say the least.
Expand Expanding CloseAndroid 13 has doubled in market share since January, more stats
Google’s latest Android distribution stats reveal that Android 13 has more than doubled in market share since January, among other tidbits.
Expand Expanding CloseChromecast with Google TV 4K update brings January 2023 patch
The Chromecast with Google TV 4K got its first update of the year in late January, and Google is now rolling out another one with a January 2023 security patch level.
Expand Expanding CloseChrome on high-end Android devices is now optimized for speed over size
Over the years, Google has been working to make Chrome faster, and the latest set of speed improvements are focused on Android and Mac.
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Generative AI has become incredibly popular, and for Microsoft, it’s become the key to growing Bing. Now, the AI chatbot that makes the “new Bing” so attractive is coming to the SwiftKey keyboard for Android.
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Deals: Google Nest doorbells hit $130, Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 Pro $395, more
All of today’s best deals are now going live with Google’s latest Nest doorbells at $130. Available in both wired and battery-powered form-factors, the best prices of the year are now live and joined by a rare chance to save on Samsung’s Galaxy Watch 5 Pro at $395. Not to mention, a Woot clearance sale discounting Samsung Galaxy S22 series smartphones from $600. Hit the jump for all that and more in the latest 9to5Toys Lunch Break.
Expand Expanding CloseAsus ROG Phone 7 has a subwoofer and thermoelectric cooler, AI gameplay recording
Asus is continuing its line of powerful gaming phones, with the new ROG Phone 7 series arriving with new specs and new features, including a new cooler and AI recording for gameplay.
Expand Expanding CloseWalmart is about to launch a new 4K Google TV dongle for $20
Walmart launched its Onn streaming device in 2021 with the most affordable price tag we’d ever seen on an Android TV dongle. Now, Walmart is gearing up to launch its sequel, with a new Google TV streamer that has updated specs and a revamped remote.
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4K GeForce Now set to come to 2023 LG TVs
This year has seen upgrade after upgrade for GeForce Now members. The latest is the addition of native 4K streaming on LG smart TVs with no console or additional hardware needed for GeForce Now.
Expand Expanding CloseAndroid 14 Beta 1 hands-on: Top new features [Video]
After a series of developer-facing early previews, the public-facing Android 14 Beta 1 update is now available to a small pool of eligible Google Pixel handsets.
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More smart home apps coming to Android Auto and Automotive
Back in 2021, Samsung brought SmartThings to Android Auto. Google is now opening the door for more smart home/Internet of Things (IoT) apps on Android Auto and Automotive.
Expand Expanding CloseNFL Sunday Ticket: Is the new YouTube TV plan right for you?
NFL Sunday Ticket is the latest add-on for YouTube TV. It brings along a compelling catalog of NFL games, but it comes at a very steep price. Should you sign up for the newest YouTube TV plan? We’ll run through the details and compare them with other offerings from Google’s cable replacement.
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Pixel 8’s smaller display will allegedly measure 6.16-inches
Smaller phones have mostly disappeared from the flagship market in recent years, but it seems Google is looking to split the difference to some extent with the Pixel 8’s display coming in a bit smaller than expected.
Expand Expanding Close[Fixed] Google Assistant cannot play radio stations right now
You’ve long been able to ask Google Assistant to play radio stations on all devices, but this integration is currently down amidst an outage. The company has not removed this capability.
Expand Expanding CloseYou can skip the Android 14 Beta and stay on 13 QPR3 Beta Program
With Android 14 launching into beta today, Google is making some changes to the Android Beta Program. Instead of there being two simultaneous tracks for 13 QPR3 and 14, there’s now just one OTA beta channel.
Expand Expanding CloseHBO Max will relaunch as ‘Max’ with revamped app, Discovery content, 4K for $20/mo
After weeks of rumors, Warner Bros. Discovery has announced its “new” streaming service, “Max,” which will combine HBO Max and Discovery+ into a single service with new pricing, an updated app, and a lot of new content on the way.
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Today’s Android game and app deals: SPHAZE, AceSpeeder3, Ground Effect, more
Wednesday afternoon’s best Android game and app deals are now ready to go down below. Alongside today’s Google Play software offers, we have ASUS’ 14-inch C423 Chromebook at the new all-time as well as Samsung’s latest Galaxy Z Fold 4 at $400 off. But for now we are focused on the apps including highlights like SPHAZE: Sci-fi puzzle game, AceSpeeder3, Dungeon Warfare 2, Ground Effect, Travel Tracker Pro – GPS, and more. Head below for all of today’s best Android game and app deals.
Expand Expanding CloseAndroid 14 Beta 1: You can now force a ‘transparent’ navigation bar on all apps
On-screen navigation is one of the things that made earlier versions of Android unique, and as time has gone on, that feature has evolved. In Android 14 Beta 1, Google is finally addressing a long-standing complaint with the navigation bar appearance that finally forces apps to have a “transparent” navigation bar.
Expand Expanding CloseHere’s everything new in Android 14 Beta 1 [Gallery]
Beta 1 of Android 14 is available today as most people’s introduction to Google’s next major OS version.
Expand Expanding CloseCelebrate Android 14 with 9to5Google space-inspired merch
To celebrate the launch of the Android 14 Beta, say hello to our very own mascot! “Astrodroid” is blasting off into uncharted territories to help uncover all things Android 14 – and you can grab your own 9to5Google merch to come along for the ride.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Drive rolling out redesigned ‘Move to’ picker
The latest Google Drive web update lets you “quickly and efficiently select a location to organize files and folders” with a redesigned “Move to” picker.
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