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Bizarre Android Auto bug adds ‘Oh’ to WhatsApp messages
One of the useful features of Android Auto is the ability to have incoming messages read aloud, but a bizarre issue around WhatsApp has left messages with an unexpected “oh” added on.
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In losing the Epic lawsuit last December, a District Judge this October laid out a series of changes to Google Play. That was put on hold to allow the appeals process to play out, and Google today filed its opening brief to a higher court.
Expand Expanding CloseBest Android app price drops and freebies: Star Wars KOTOR 1 and 2, Iron Marines 2, more
It’s now time for your mid-week roundup of Android game and app deals before Amazon’s Black Friday Week Deals transition over to the 2024 Thanksgiving sale. On your way down to scope out today’s app deals, check out the offers we have now live on Samsung’s Flip/Fold 6 smartphones at up to $800 off alongside the best prices ever on the new Samsung Galaxy Tab S10, Anker’s 140W 24,000mAh 3-port USB-C power bank, and this new all-time low on the OnePlus Buds Pro 3. As for the apps, highlights include titles like Star Wars KOTOR 1 and 2, Iron Marines 2, Sentinels of Earth-Prime, Voodoo Detective, and more. Head below for a closer look.
Expand Expanding CloseYou can now download VPN by Google on the Pixel Tablet
With Android 15 QPR2 Beta 1, VPN by Google was pre-installed on the Pixel Tablet. Pixel Tablet owners on the stable Android 15 release can now download Google’s VPN via the Play Store.
Expand Expanding CloseGM’s mission to eliminate Android Auto and CarPlay has been thwarted by this clever third-party kit [Gallery]
GM has made its stance clear on the future of equipping its vehicles with Android Auto and CarPlay. It won’t be. However, a clever third-party kit promises to restore the functionality.
Expand Expanding CloseGemini app for Android, iOS rolling out to Google Workspace users
Following the announcement in September, Google is allowing Workspace (work and education) users to access the Gemini app on Android and iOS.
Expand Expanding CloseSpotify cracks down on ‘Spotify Mod’ piracy app on Android
“Spotify Mod,” an app used to pirate Spotify Premium features on Android, has been disabled.
Expand Expanding CloseWhat is Google’s best four-color app icon? [Tournament]
For its biggest services, I don’t see Google deviating from four-color logos anytime soon. To that end, we have a knockout tournament to find out what you think is Google’s best four-color app icon.
Expand Expanding CloseBlack Friday Week deals: Galaxy Flip/Fold 6 up to $800 off, OnePlus Buds Pro 3 all-time low, Samsung Odyssey monitor $520 off, more
Joining the now live Amazon Black Friday Week Deals as well as the official Google sale, the Samsung Black Friday bonanza is now offering some wild price drops on its latest foldables. You’ll find the Galaxy Z Flip 6 at $350 off and the Galaxy Z Fold 6 with a wild $800 in savings on select colors to join these new microSD card offers. We are also tracking new all-time low Samsung’s 2024 Odyssey G9 curved gaming monitor with a massive $520 in savings alongside a host of other battlestation displays, not to mention the lowest price to date on the flagship 2024 ANC OnePlus Buds Pro 3 with the vegan leather case. Everything else awaits down below in today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break.
Expand Expanding ClosePixel 9 long-term review: No longer the best base model [Video]
Thanks to Google’s decision to get ahead of the curve and drop new devices in August, we’re almost 100 days into the life of the Pixel 9. The big drop of Android 15 means the final piece of the puzzle has been added, but does that make the entry-level model a better buy?
Expand Expanding CloseThis is the first phone with Android 15 out of the box and Snapdragon 8 Elite in the US
After its launch in October, the first smartphone running on top of Qualcomm’s new Snapdragon 8 Elite has just launched in the United States, it’s just not on a device that anyone expected. It also happens to be the first with Android 15 out of the box.
Expand Expanding CloseMotorola launches ‘Moto AI’ features in beta, but teasers don’t exactly impress [Video]
Motorola is launching its own set of AI features in a new “Moto AI” suite that focuses on three primary features, and they’re available starting today for select devices.
Expand Expanding CloseIs YouTube Premium worth it? [Poll]
YouTube Premium is one of a mountain of subscription plans for streaming services, but it’s for the biggest video-sharing platform on the planet – do you think it’s worth it?
Expand Expanding CloseNest Hub Max F22 update rolling out with Nest Cam-Home transfer
Last week, Google announced that the Nest Cam in the Nest Hub Max will soon be available in the Home app. This requires a Nest Hub Max firmware update, with version F22 rolling out now.
Expand Expanding CloseMore Galaxy S25 Ultra leaked images show off S Pen slot and One UI 7 [Gallery]
Following a hands-on video leak, more hands-on images of an alleged Galaxy S25 Ultra have hit the web, showing off the new S Pen and the software.
Expand Expanding CloseSamsung really wants you to buy Galaxy Z Fold 6, hands out $800 discount, no trade-in required
As it continues its Black Friday offers, Samsung is currently heavily emphasizing the purchase of its Galaxy Z Fold 6, offering $800 off the foldable with no trade-in required.
Expand Expanding CloseBest Android app price drops and freebies: Lumino City, Towaga, Riven, LIMBO, more
Your Tuesday afternoon lineup of Android game and app deals is now ready and waiting for you down below. Just be sure to scope out today’s standout Black Friday week deals, including the originally $350 Pixel Watch 2 at $145, Pixel Watch 3 at $100 off, and Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 Pro with a FREE $20 Amazon gift card, not to mention this offer on Samsung’s latest 160MB/s 512GB EVO Select microSD card. As for the apps, highlights include title like Lumino City, Towaga, Riven: The Sequel to Myst, Trail Boss BMX, LIMBO, and more. Everything awaits down below.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle releases Pixel Watch Performance Loop Band for $59.99
After months of leaks, Google has released the Pixel Watch Performance Loop Band aimed at being “your new run buddy.”
Expand Expanding CloseGalaxy Watch 6 starts getting One UI 6 and Wear OS 5 update in the US
Samsung’s One UI 6 has been available through a beta program in the US for some time, though many users on devices older than the Galaxy Watch 7 were left without a full upgrade. It now looks like the One UI 6 update is beginning to roll out on older Galaxy Watch models, like the Galaxy Watch 6 series.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Calendar rolls out full Google Tasks integration on Android
Following last week’s announcement, the new Google Tasks functionality in Google Calendar for Android is widely rolling out.
Expand Expanding CloseReport: Xiaomi following Google Tensor lead, making its own chipset for 2025 phones
According to a new report, Xiaomi is planning to start producing its own mobile chipsets, taking a note from Google’s Tensor chips used in Pixel.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Pixel’s recent US growth numbers keep changing, but there’s still a clear trend
Google seems to be hitting record numbers with the Pixel’s growth in the US market, but some numbers that were a little bit unbelievable keep changing, though there’s a clear trend regardless.
Expand Expanding CloseBlack Friday Week deals: Galaxy Buds 3 Pro $189 + FREE Amazon GC, Razer sale now live, Pixel Watch up to $205 off, more
Moving through the big shopping week with the ongoing Samsung Black Friday sale, Google’s main event, and more, today we are starting with a big-time offer on Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 Pro. You can now score a set down at $189 with a FREE $20 Amazon gift card attached alongside these notable Black Friday deals on some of Samsung’s latest microSD cards. We also spotted the very first deal on the all-new Bose QuietComfort Wireless Noise Cancelling Earbuds and today marks the start of the massive Razer PC gaming sale with up to 60% off a giant collection of its sought-after peripherals and gaming laptops. Head below for a closer look at all of this and more.
Expand Expanding CloseSpotify Gemini Extension rolling out on Android
Following WhatsApp, the second third-party Gemini Extension is Spotify. The “play & search” functionality is similar to YouTube Music.
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