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Nothing says ultrawide iPhone video in Phone (3a) comparison was ‘not intentional’ [U]
In a video this week, Nothing shows off how its upcoming Phone (3a) series brings big camera improvements, but there’s a slip-up that you might have missed when the video quality is compared to iPhone 16 Pro Max.
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Today’s Android app deals and freebies: Human Fall Flat, SpongeBob Cosmic Shake, more
Thursday afternoon’s collection of the best Android game and app deals are now ready to roll down below. Joining today’s Google Play offers, we also have deals on Samsung’s M8 Smart Monitor at $300 off, a new Amazon low on Chipolo’s wallet card Google Find My Device tracker, and some particularly notable discounts on Galaxy Watch Ultra – it is now $230 off with all color and band options at the ready. As for the apps, highlights include titles like SpongeBob – The Cosmic Shake, Human Fall Flat, Bagatur Chess Engine, Star Survivor, and more. Head below for a closer look.
Read MorePixel Phone app rolls out call interface redesign, history filters
Google today is out with a blog post recapping Pixel Call Assist features that also confirms the rollout of the call UI redesign and Recents filters.
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Epic Games Store for Android already has over 30 games – Star Wars: KOTOR is free
The Epic Games Store for Android has primarily existed for the sake of Fortnite and Fall Guys, but was opened up to third-party games in January. Now, barely a month later, the store has over 30 games available for Android users.
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Google Meet is redesigning some controls on Android and iOS, with the goal to “organize features in a more intuitive way.”
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Deals: All Galaxy Watch Ultra configs $230 off, Odyssey OLED monitor $350, Google Find My Device wallet tracker $24, more
Thursday’s Androiverse deals are now ready to go starting with a seriously notable cash deal on Galaxy Watch Ultra. Samsung is now offering all case colors and band options with a solid $230 price drop for the lowest price we have tracked this year. That deal joins the ongoing launch offers on the brand new OnePlus Watch 3 alongside some notable upgrades for your at-home and on-the go workstation – Crucial’s 1TB X9 IP55-rated portable SSD hit one of its lowest prices at $65, we are now tracking a 50% price drop on the Soundblade desktop soundbar, and Samsung’s 27-inch 360Hz Odyssey G6 QHD OLED gaming monitor has a hit a new all-time low at $350 off. Head below for everything else including a new Amazon low on Chipolo’s wallet card Google Find My Device tracker.
Expand Expanding CloseThe Edge Panel finally has a purpose in One UI 7
Before One UI 7, Samsung’s OS has always been a little hit or miss in some areas. I could never get fully invested in the ecosystem with proprietary apps that just weren’t as good as what Google offered. In Samsung’s latest One UI version, the Edge Panel is filled with apps I’ll actually use, which means it might stay activated this time.
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Following the last big update in July, Google is rolling out a smaller firmware update for the Fitbit Charge 6, Inspire 3, Sense 2, and Versa 4.
Expand Expanding CloseThe OnePlus Watch 3 was ‘Meda in China’
A hilarious typo on the bottom of the OnePlus Watch 3 says that the device was “Meda in China.”
Expand Expanding CloseThe car-inspired Honor Magic 7 RSR impressed me more than I expected
The Honor Magic 7 Pro is an elite package with some minor issues that make it not quite as easy to recommend to everyone, but there is a new kid on the block. The Porsche Design Honor Magic 7 RSR—does this rev up our engines? Well, somewhat surprisingly so.
Expand Expanding CloseAmazon Appstore for Android is shutting down in August
Amazon has announced that it will shut down the Amazon Appstore for Android devices later this year.
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Oppo will let you control a MacBook with its latest foldable [Gallery]
A new feature debuting on the Oppo Find N5 will allow Mac users to control their machines from their smartphones, as well as better integrating their phone with macOS overall.
Expand Expanding CloseOppo Find N5 launches as the world’s thinnest foldable, and it puts Samsung to shame [Gallery]
There’s a new leader in foldables, as Oppo is today launching the Find N5 with recording-breaking hardware that we’ve had some time to test out.
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Fledgling smartphone company Tecno has unveiled its own unique take on the Google Pixel “Real Tone” function to help its devices produce more color-accurate skin tones for all users.
Expand Expanding CloseYouTube Music making ‘Ask Music’ more prominent
YouTube Music’s “Ask Music” AI-generated custom radio stations are now more prominent in the Android app.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Photos ambient slideshows coming to more smart TVs, photo frames
Google looks to be bringing the Google Photos slideshows on Nest Hub, Chromecast, and Google TV to more “eligible,” third-party devices.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Tasks adding ‘Completed’ date to reminders
Following the new website, Google Tasks is now showing what date something was “Completed” in the Android and iOS app.
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Android Auto updates appear to break wireless connection for some drivers
For some drivers, the latest updates to Android Auto have broken support for using a wireless connection, and with no immediate fix.
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Today’s Android app deals and freebies: Sun Origin Apocalypse, Front Armies, Halls of Torment, more
It is now time to gather up the day’s best Android game and app deals courtesy of the Google Play Store. Alongside the price drops and freebies, we are also tracking some big-time discounts on Samsung gear today, including this giant $130 price drop on Galaxy Watch 7 and Galaxy Tab S10+/Ultra units at up to $400 off. Those deals join offers on Nothing’s transparent ANC wireless earbuds as well as Sharge’s new 30W Pouch Mini 10,000mAh power bank and ASUS’ Surface Pro 11 alternative at $300 off, but for now it’s on to the apps. Highlights include titles like The Sun Origin Post Apocalypse, Front Armies, Halls of Torment, and much more. Hit the jump for a closer look.
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Samsung reportedly using ceramic materials for Galaxy S25 Edge
According to a new report, Samsung plans to use some ceramic materials in the Galaxy S25 Edge, though it’s not entirely clear what form that may take.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Assistant adds Amazon Music support for Home speakers, Nest displays
In recent weeks, Google Assistant has gained support for setting Amazon Music as the default streaming service on Nest speakers and displays.
Expand Expanding CloseLenovo Legion Tab is back in stock again, shipping mid-March
Following its announcement at CES 2025 earlier this year, the Lenovo Legion Tab has been dropping in and out of availability, but the company has once again opened up orders for the small Android tablet with this latest wave of stock shipping in March.
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Deals: Galaxy Watch 7 $170, Galaxy Tab S10+/Ultra $400 off, Nothing Ear $114, Sharge Pouch Mini power bank, more
Today’s best deals are headlined by a pair of surprisingly notable current-generation Samsung gear offers – the 40mm Galaxy Watch 7 is now seeing one of its best straight up cash deals ever at $130 off while like-new Galaxy Tab S10+/Ultra are now $400 off courtesy of the Samsung 15-day return program. From there we move over to ASUS’ Surface Pro 11 alternative with the OLED touchscreen and Snapdragon X Plus at a new all-time low and $300 in savings joined by notable discounts on OnePlus Watch 3, Sharge’s new 30W Pouch Mini 10,000mAh power bank, and Nothing’s transparent ANC wireless earbuds. All of that and more awaits below in today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Lens powering new Screen Search in Chrome for iOS
Google is more deeply integrating Lens visual search into Chrome for iOS with a new Screen Search capability that takes after Circle to Search on Android. Meanwhile, Google Lens can now recognize more unique images.
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