Gemini overlay and Gemini Live start rolling out big Android redesign [Gallery]
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Deals: Microsoft Snapdragon X Elite PC $450 off, Galaxy Watch Classic $180 off, SpaceX Starlink Mini $149 off, more
While many of the best Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals are now gone for another year, that doesn’t mean the savings stop. This morning we spotted the best price ever on the 2024 Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 with the 12-core Snapdragon X Elite chip at over $450 off the going rate. We then move over to Samsung’s Galaxy Watch 6 Classic – the nicest Galaxy Watch out there if you ask me – at $180 off the list prices and deals starting down at $220 in various case colors and configurations, not to mention you can still score Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 Pro on sale for $190 alongside a FREE $20 Amazon gift card. We also have a Google Pixel 9 offer that undercuts the Black Friday price and the first deal on SpaceX’s Starlink Mini satellite internet system. All of that and more awaits below.
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Google Maps also showing Waze reports on Android Auto
Over a decade after Google bought Waze, the search giant is finally using reporting data from the crowdsourced navigation app within Google Maps and, as it turns out, that works on Android Auto too.
Expand Expanding CloseGalaxy Watch 5 and Watch FE are now getting Wear OS 5 updates
Following the Watch 6 last month, Samsung is now bringing its One UI 6 Watch update, with Wear OS 5, to the Galaxy Watch 5 and Galaxy Watch FE.
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Samsung rolling out November 2024 update to these Galaxy devices – what’s new
Samsung is actively rolling out the November 2024 security update to select Galaxy devices. Here’s which devices have been updated and what’s new in the update.
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Xiaomi might ‘be able’ to provide monthly Android updates in 2025
Android updates have gotten a lot better over the years, but the frequency still varies from brand to brand. Apparently, Xiaomi will finally be stepping up to a monthly update schedule in 2025 for its Android devices.
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Android Automotive could get more apps thanks to this easy-to-use kit [Gallery]
Google’s Android Automotive platform is growing, but one of the things holding it back somewhat has been a lack of compatible apps. Thanks to a clever developer kit, though, it might be a lot easier for more apps to come to Android Automotive going forward.
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Following an update to the Pixel Troubleshooting app/service, the Pixel 6-9 can natively show “Device temperature.”
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According to a report out of Korea, Samsung is planning to launch its smart glasses in January, with the software running on the glasses set to be “unveiled” sometime “this month.”
Expand Expanding CloseGemini-powered Google Assistant is starting to answer some commands with new voice
Back in August, Google said it would be using Gemini large language models to improve Assistant on smart speakers/displays with better responses and a new voice. This is beginning to roll out for some users and commands.
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Last December, Google Wallet gained support for loyalty cards and passes on wearables. Google Wallet for Wear OS is soon getting support for “access cards,” like work badges or student IDs.
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Mozilla has updated its Firefox browser on Android with support for defaulting to the desktop version of websites on large-screen Android devices such as tablets and foldables.
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Cyber Monday Android app price drops and freebies: Final Fantasy titles, MONOPOLY, Brotato, Clue, more
Cyber Monday is now in full swing but we are taking a short break to scope out the best deals courtesy of Google Play for your Android gear. On your way down to check out them, be sure to scope out the now live Samsung Cyber Monday sale that went kicked off today alongside the official main events at Amazon, Walmart, Target, and Best Buy, not to mention the deep deals we are tracking on OnePlus Watch 2 and Samsung’s Smart Monitors. But for now we are moving on to the apps, including a host of classic Final Fantasy titles, MONOPOLY, Brotato, Clue, and more. Everything awaits below.
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Cyber Monday deals: Official Samsung sale now live, Echo speakers from $15.50, Smart Monitors $315 off, more
Once again, we have collected all of the most notable deals now live for Cyber Monday right here, but there are some standouts we want to highlight before select gear starts to sell out (some of it already is). Firstly, the official Samsung Cyber Monday sale is now in full swing with hundreds in savings on its latest smartphones, monitors, smart TVs, and more, not to mention some even deeper deals on its Smart Monitors. We have your last shot at the Google Black Friday event, Alexa smart speakers at just $15.50 a pop, and much more. Head below for today’s Cyber Monday edition 9to5Toys Lunch Break.
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Galaxy Watch 7 costs under $50 with Samsung’s latest deal for upgraders
If you’ve been looking to get a new Wear OS smartwatch, Samsung’s Galaxy Watch 7 is already one of the best values you’ll find, but an ongoing trade-in offer combined with Cyber Monday deals makes the smartwatch practically free compared to its usual pricing.
Expand Expanding CloseLink to Windows will replace Samsung DeX for Galaxy devices in One UI 7
Samsung’s One UI 7 is coming up soon, and more than just on-device software changes, it will also bring a shift in support for certain applications. Samsung’s DeX feature will no longer be supported on Galaxy devices running One UI 7 while connected to Windows.
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While Google’s upcoming Pixel Tablet has reportedly been shelved, the device reportedly would have delivered some welcome upgrades including a 120Hz display and support for 4K display output.
Expand Expanding CloseSamsung website confirms Galaxy Tab S10 FE in online promotion
The Galaxy Tab S10 series isn’t quite complete, as confirmed by fine print on Samsung’s website. The site confirms the inception of the Galaxy Tab S10 FE and could mean a soon release.
Expand Expanding CloseOnePlus 13 officially launches globally in January 2025
Following its debut in China in October, it’s today been officially confirmed that the OnePlus 13 will be launching globally in January 2025, but stopped short of providing a specific release date.
Expand Expanding CloseEvolution X 10 ROM launches based on Android 15
The third-party ROM scene is a shadow of its former self, but some bigger projects are still being maintained. One of these is Evolution X, and Android 15 builds are now available.
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All of the best Cyber Monday deals: Google, Samsung, OnePlus, smart TVs, much more
Update: We have now updated our Black Friday collection with all of the most notable deals carrying over for Cyber Monday, and even more are on the way.
The Cyber Monday deals are now in full swing across just about every product category folks. We have organized all of the most notable price drops from the Androidverse, including the now live Google Black Friday sale, as well as massive discounts from Samsung and OnePlus, alongside e-bikes, Google smart TVs, charging gear, power stations, and even a giant selection of fashion and apparel brands. Scope it all out down below.
Expand Expanding CloseYouTube TV for Android gets resizable PiP-style miniplayer
Following the main YouTube app, YouTube TV for Android phones and tablets has a new miniplayer styled after picture-in-picture.
Expand Expanding CloseWhat is Google’s best four-color app icon? [Results]
After four days of voting, we have a winner in our single-elimination tournament for the best Google four-color app icon.
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Google Pixel Watch Bands discounted for Cyber Monday
For Cyber Monday 2024, the US Google Store and other retailers have discounts on various Pixel Watch Bands.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Maps app showing incident reports from Waze
As part of the redesigned incident reporting across all platforms, Google said Maps would show Waze reports for users to confirm while navigating. This is beginning to roll out.
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