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Weather card goes missing for the few Android Auto users that can actually see it
A bug in Android Auto has left the weather card information broken for users, a feature that the majority of users already can’t see.
Expand Expanding CloseGalaxy S25 Edge release date reportedly scheduled for late May, with a delay in the US
Galaxy Unpacked has reportedly been moved to May 13, when Samsung is expected to deliver the news on its thinnest Galaxy S25 model, the Galaxy S25 Edge. New reports indicate that the Galaxy S25 Edge will have a release date shortly after in Korea first.
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Galaxy Tab S9 series is next in line for Samsung’s One UI 7 rollout
Following the Galaxy Tab S10 series earlier this week, Samsung has also released One UI 7 for the Galaxy Tab S9 series.
Expand Expanding CloseOnePlus 13T launches with Snapdragon 8 Elite chip, ‘Shortcut Key,’ and more
After some teasers and minor reveals, the OnePlus 13T is now officially available in China as a potentially enticing compact flagship Android smartphone.
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Nintendo Switch 2 pre-orders are now live
Update 4/24: Switch 2 pre-orders are scheduled go live again this morning at GameStop.
Nintendo Switch 2 pre-orders are now live at Walmart, Target, Best Buy, and more. Nintendo hosted its long-awaited Switch 2 Direct on April 2, 2025 after officially unveiling the new Switch 2 console back in January, and, after pre-orders were initially delayed, they are finally set to go live at (just about) all major retailers in the U.S any minute, and it might be a good idea to go get in the queue folks, just in case.
Read MoreReport: Samsung’s ‘early July’ Galaxy Z Fold 7 & Flip 7 launch returns to NYC
After two years of international launches and continuing to move up the calendar, Samsung is reportedly planning an NYC event in “early July” to launch the Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Flip 7, and presumably some other devices.
Expand Expanding CloseGemini app rolls out ‘more natural’ 2.0 Flash conversational style, rounded logo spotted
Last week, Google introduced an “enhanced version” of the 2.0 Flash model that offers a more natural conversational style in the Gemini app.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle starts Extended Repair Program for Pixel 7a battery swelling
Google today announced an Extended Repair Program for Pixel 7a phones that face battery swelling issues.
Expand Expanding CloseGemini has 350 million monthly users, Google reveals in court hearing
According to newly revealed details in a court hearing, Google’s Gemini AI has around 350 million monthly users, well below that of ChatGPT and even Meta AI.
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Xbox game streaming launches on LG TVs
Following a prior expansion to Samsung TVs, Microsoft is now bringing an Xbox app with game streaming support on LG TVs.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Assistant ‘Driving Mode’ in Maps for Android has disappeared
In February of 2024, Google Assistant Driving Mode was pared back to basically be a voice bar, but in recent days it has disappeared entirely from Google Maps on Android.
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Today’s Android app deals and freebies: Huge collection of Final Fantasy classics, Mana series, more
We are now just hours away from Switch 2 pre-orders going live in the U.S. – all of the details you need to be ready are waiting right here – but we are taking a quick break to uncover the day’s best Android game and app deals beforehand. Alongside today’s deals on Hisense’s new 2025 frame-style Canvas Google TV at $700 off, Samsung’s silver Galaxy Watch FE, the Kindle Colorsoft, and Samsung’s Galaxy SmartTag 2 item tracker, we are also tracking some serious app deals. Ranging from a massive selection of classic Final Fantasy titles through to the brilliant must-play Mana series games and more, you’ll find everything waiting for you down below.
Read MoreGoogle I/O 2025 teases Material 3 Expressive, Android 16 for TV, in-car Gemini
With Google sharing I/O 2025 sessions list this morning, we have a closer look at what to expect for Android at the developer conference.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle posts I/O 2025 sessions list: What’s new in Android, AI, more
With I/O 2025 less than a month away, Google has posted the initial sessions list. The conference has four “focus areas”: Android, AI, Web, and Cloud.
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Deals: Kindle Colorsoft low, SmartTag 2 $15, Galaxy Watch FE, 2025 Google CanvasTV $700 off, more
Today’s best deals are now ready to go, just remember today is also your last chance to score the FREE $100 Google credit with orders of the new Pixel 9a. As for the deals, Amazon just dropped its Kindle Colorsoft back to the $225 all-time low alongside the return of its best price of the year on Samsung’s silver Galaxy Watch FE an done of the best deals yet on a single Galaxy SmartTag 2 at just over $15. Those offers join the very first deal on 8Bitdo’s new Switch-compatible Ultimate 2 wireless controller and a $700 launch deal on Hisense’s new 2025 frame-style Canvas Google TV with a 144Hz refresh rate. Head below for more alongside details on tonight’s Switch 2 pre-orders.
Expand Expanding CloseRoku launches two new Streaming Sticks for pre-order starting at $29
Roku ended 2024 with a new streaming box that updated the TV OS with new features. It only makes sense for Roku to also announce a new set of streaming sticks for those who want a little more portability and minimalism to play with without much sacrifice.
Expand Expanding ClosePebble smartwatch reboot will charge with this neat USB-C adapter
The Pebble is coming back, with the new “Core Devices” reboot preparing to launch in the next few weeks, and a neat USB-C adapter now being shown off for the Core 2 Duo.
Expand Expanding CloseOne UI 7 rollout resumes globally for Galaxy S24 and foldables, older devices still waiting
After resuming in Korea last week, Samsung has once again fired up the rollout of One UI 7 on various Galaxy devices around the globe. Here’s what you need to know.
Expand Expanding CloseYouTube marks 20th birthday, teases TV app redesign & custom Multiviews
YouTube is celebrating its 20th birthday with a number of stats, while previewing new features that are coming this year.
Expand Expanding CloseHere’s just what Google Pixel devices our readers said they’re currently using daily
Our yearly Google Pixel user survey is complete, and we now know just what devices you use daily, with some very surprising results…
Expand Expanding ClosePixel Watch, Wear OS add Find My Phone confirmation before ringing
In a nice quality-of-life improvement for the Pixel Watch and Wear OS, Google has introduced an extra step before the Find My Phone ring activates.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Discover feed begins surfacing social media accounts and posts for some
The Google Discover feed is a constantly evolving beast that offers news, updates, and now social media posts right there on your homescreen.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Assistant branding is being phased out on Wear OS
The “Assistant” app on your Wear OS watch is getting updated today via the Google Play Store to version 1.18.x. There are no changes to Google Assistant, but the groundwork for Gemini is being laid out.
Expand Expanding CloseVeo 2 rolling out to more Gemini Advanced users
Following last week’s announcement, more Gemini app users subscribed to Advanced are getting access to Veo 2 video generation.
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