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Android 14 will break those sketchy ‘task killer’ apps that claim to speed up your phone
For years there have been popular apps that claim to make Android phones faster, but actually just kill background processes en masse which does more harm than good. But with Android 14, Google is finally doing something about it.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Workspace is getting a price increase and other changes
Announced last month, changes to Google Workspace pricing, including a price increase, are coming into effect from tomorrow onwards.
Expand Expanding CloseMarch 2023 Pixel Feature Drop: Hands-on with all the new additions [Video]
The March 2023 Pixel Feature Drop ends the latest round of QPR Beta updates and gives the stable channel a whole host of new features. Here are all of the most important new additions.
Expand Expanding CloseOppo Find N2 Flip can now run full Android apps on its cover screen (unofficially)
The Oppo Find N2 Flip is a brilliant clamshell foldable, but the outer display is unfortunately very limited. But now there’s a way to run full Android apps on the Oppo Find N2 Flip’s cover screen.
Expand Expanding CloseNothing Ear (2) full specs surface as more official-looking renders leak [Gallery]
Carl Pei’s Nothing is expected to launch a new set of earbuds in the near future, and today Nothing Ear (2) have leaked in what appear to be official renders, as well as coming with a full set of specs.
Expand Expanding CloseToday’s Android game and app deals: Teslagrad, 9th Dawn III, Quick Reminders, more
We have now gathered all of the best deals on Android game and app deals courtesy of Google Play. But before you dive into all of the software offers down below, check out Samsung’s refreshed Galaxy Tab S6 Lite with the S Pen while it is down at $249. As for the apps, highlight deals include titles like Teslagrad, 9th Dawn III RPG, Quick Reminders, Majesty: The Fantasy Kingdom, Lineverse: One-Line Coloring, and more. Hit the jump for a complete look at today’s best Android game app deals.
Expand Expanding CloseSamsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 might finally be dust-resistant, Flip 5 also gets new hinge
Foldable hardware has been improving with each new generation, but dust and water prove difficult for everyone attempting these form factors. Samsung has made progress, but with the Galaxy Z Fold 5, it seems the company is finally going to rate its device for dust resistance.
Expand Expanding CloseChrome ‘Search Companion’ will use Google Lens to add context to the web
Google is preparing a Chrome “Search Companion” as a helpful new way to search the web, using Lens to give additional context about the current page.
Expand Expanding CloseAndroid Auto still isn’t playing nice with Google Maps GPS tracking, here are some possible fixes
Google Maps and Android Auto should go together quite nicely, as both are developed and maintained by the same company. However, users have been reporting increasing issues with Google Maps in Android Auto not working as it should, with GPS issues being the lead issue.
Expand Expanding CloseSamsung’s moon photos aren’t completely fake, but this test shows how aggressive the AI is
Smartphone cameras have gotten ridiculously good, but the smaller sensors and minimal space for optics means that these cameras can only be so good. That’s why Samsung’s “Space Zoom” on phones like the Galaxy S23 Ultra and its ability to capture the moon is so impressive – and also so suspected of being fake. And now, some compelling evidence shows that, yeah, those pictures are almost certainly not real.
Expand Expanding CloseMarch Pixel Feature Drop with Android 13 QPR2 now rolling out
After a week-long delay, Google today is rolling out Android 13 QPR2 with the March security patch and the first Pixel Feature Drop of 2023.
Expand Expanding ClosePixel 7 gets over 40 fixes with Android 13 QPR2 update
Android 13 QPR2 introduces a number of fixes for both the Pixel 7 series and older supported Google phones.
Expand Expanding CloseDeals: Samsung’s refreshed Galaxy Tab S6 Lite hits $249, OnePlus 10T $156 off, more
All of today’s best deals are now up for the taking and headlined by a $101 discount on Samsung’s refreshed Galaxy Tab S6 Lite. That’s joined by OnePlus 10T 5G from $494 to go alongside a 1-day Anker Soundcore speaker Gold Box sale from $20. Hit the jump for all that and more in the latest 9to5Toys Lunch Break.
Expand Expanding CloseGalaxy S23 and Galaxy S23 Ultra rumored to get camera upgrades sometime this month
The camera has been a core point of Samsung’s focus on the Galaxy S23 series, but there’s always room for improvement. Apparently, Samsung is planning an update to improve the camera on Galaxy S23 and Galaxy S23 Ultra which is coming later this month.
Expand Expanding CloseYouTube TV strikes deal with The CW, keeping local stations for the next few years
YouTube TV subscribers will retain access to local CW channels, as a new deal with The CW brings local networks to subscribers across the country.
Expand Expanding CloseGalaxy Watch 6 Pro might revive the rotating bezel
Samsung’s smartwatches dropped a beloved feature last year, with the rotating bezel disappearing from the Galaxy Watch 5 series. But, according to a new rumor, the rotating bezel might return for the Galaxy Watch 6 series.
Expand Expanding CloseIs Google One actually worth it? What you need to know about the benefits
There are plenty of features made available through Google for users, but some of them are locked behind a paywall. That subset of paid tools and benefits is called Google One, and the suite of added Google features is pretty compelling.
Expand Expanding CloseAndroid TV seems to be adding support for some form of user profiles
Google TV has taken over for Android TV, but it seems the company isn’t fully leaving behind the old experience just yet, as it appears to be rolling out some form of user profiles to some users.
Expand Expanding CloseOppo Find X6 Pro leaks as first teaser for upcoming launch pops up
Following the launch of the Find N2 Flip last month, Oppo is now heading toward the launch of its next flagship, the Oppo Find X6 Pro. Over the past few days, new leaks and teasers help give a clear picture of what’s to come.
Expand Expanding CloseArea 120 code-coaching app Grasshopper to shut down June 2023
Another month, another Google-made application or service that will be pulled from users as the Area 120-developer Grasshopper will be shut down from June 2023.
Expand Expanding Close9to5Rewards: Samsung Galaxy S23 giveaway + 15% off SUPCASE cases
We’ve teamed up with SUPCASE to give away Samsung’s new Galaxy S23 to one lucky reader. For a limited time, you can also get 15% off SUPCASE’s new lineup of cases for the Galaxy S23, S23+, and S23 Ultra. Head below for a closer look and to enter the giveaway now.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Pixel 7a surfaces in hands-on leak with 8GB RAM, updated camera bar design
While it’s likely still a few months out, leaks are revealing new details about the upcoming Pixel 7a. This week, a hands-on leak of the Pixel 7a confirms a RAM upgrade on Google’s next budget phone, as well as one of the key design changes.
Expand Expanding Close9to5Google Weekender: What we’re expecting from Google I/O 2023, and this week’s top stories
Now that we know when Google I/O 2023 will take place, here’s what we’re expecting to see at Google’s annual conference, along with our biggest stories of the past week.
Expand Expanding CloseAccuweather app revamps forecasts in latest update, adds themed icon support on Android
Accuweather recently launched a new update to its mobile app across Android and iOS that revamps forecasts with a new graph view that provides easier access to information, and there’s now themed icon support on Android 13.
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