Here’s everything new in Android 17 QPR2 Beta 4 [Gallery]
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Google app sending out new style of Weather forecast notifications
The Google Search app on Android is sending out a new style of Weather forecast notifications.
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Deals: Galaxy Watch Ultra up to $269 off, Bose Smart Soundbar all-time low, LG C4 OLED $2,300 off launch price, more
Today’s Androidverse and beyond deals are now ready to go starting with some solid discounts on Galaxy Watch Ultra at $230 off with a FREE 25W Power Adapter thrown in – you can also land one at $269 off in open-box condition with a full warranty too. Those offers join ongoing deals on Galaxy Watch 7 alongside a new all-time low on Bose Smart Dolby Atmos Soundbar at $170 off, LG’s epic 83-inch C4 OLED smart TV at $2,300 under the launch price, and much more.
Expand Expanding CloseYouTube Music rolling out ‘Consistent volume’ on Android, iOS
In October of 2023, the main YouTube app picked up “Stable volume,” and something similar — “Consistent volume” — is now coming to YouTube Music for Android and iOS.
Expand Expanding CloseRoborock Saros 10 Series Review: What’s most important in a robot vacuum + mop?
Roborock is one of the biggest and best names in robot vacuums, and the company is trying something new this year with the Saros 10 and Saros 10R being extremely similar in many ways – including their price – but with each having a key strength. Which one is better? I’ve spent the last two months trying to find out.
Expand Expanding CloseAndroid 16 Beta 4: How to bring back Pixel Battery health [U]
After introducing last month, Android 16 Beta 4 has removed the new Battery health stats page for a number of Pixel owners.
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Beats showcases Android in ad for ‘universally compatible’ cables that Apple was forced to support [Video]
Earlier this week, Apple’s Beats brand announced a USB-C cable that it is advertising as “universally compatible” and, in a rare event, sees an Android phone in an Apple-made ad.
Expand Expanding CloseWhat Google Pixel are you currently using daily? [Poll]
As we do annually, we’re curious to know which Google Pixel phone you use as your primary device – and 2025 is no exception.
Expand Expanding CloseHere’s the first live demo of Android XR on Google’s prototype smart glasses [Video]
Google has been working on Android XR, its platform for smart glasses and mixed reality headsets, for a while now and offered a first glimpse late last year. During the recent TED2025 conference, Google offered the first live demo of Android XR in action on a pair of prototype smart glasses, and now that demo is readily available to view.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Cast is broken on some Vizio TVs: How to fix
Google is aware of an issue today with Cast (previously “Chromecast built-in”) not working “on certain VIZIO TV models from 2016-2020.”
Expand Expanding CloseAndroid 16 Beta 4: Some AOD clocks get Dynamic Color
A subtle change in Android 16 Beta 4 adds Dynamic Color to the always-on display (AOD) clocks.
Expand Expanding CloseAndroid 16 Beta 4 makes media player artwork darker
A curious change in Android 16 Beta 4 sees Google darken artwork in the media player on Pixel devices.
Expand Expanding CloseHere’s everything new in Android 16 Beta 4 [Gallery]
Beta 4 of Android 16 is now available as Google’s next major OS update nears the end of the development process.
Expand Expanding CloseThe Pixel 9a can now enroll in the Android 16 Beta
After just launching a few days ago, the brand-new Pixel 9a is now eligible to enroll in the Android 16 Beta with the release of Beta 4.
Expand Expanding CloseAndroid 16 Beta 4 rolling out for Pixel
Google is rolling out Android 16 Beta 4 today to Pixel devices as the first release candidate build ahead of the consumer launch. It’s available now as an on-device OTA, with factory images not yet live.
Expand Expanding Close[U:Fixed] Pixel 9a selfie camera bug causes flickering in low light, but doesn’t affect photos
A minor bug with the selfie camera on the Pixel 9a means that if you attempt to take photos using the front-facing system in low light scenarios, you might see the image preview flicker before hitting the shutter button.
Expand Expanding CloseGemini 2.5 Flash with ‘thinking budget’ rolling out to devs, Gemini app
After briefly detailing last week, Google is rolling out Gemini 2.5 Flash in preview today. A “thinking budget” lets developers control how much reasoning occurs depending on the prompt and use case.
Expand Expanding CloseFoldable e-ink readers are a thing now [Gallery]
While foldable phones have been on the market for quite some time now, the idea of a foldable e-ink reader has somehow not been produced until just now, as Chinese brand mooInk has just launched the “V.”
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Today’s Android app deals and freebies: Little Big Workshop, SpongeBob, Chicken Police, more
Thursday afternoon’s roundup of the best Android game and app deals is now ready to go, as per usual down below. On your way to scope them out, be sure to check out the deals we have on the new 165Hz Hisense U8 mini-LED Google smart TVs at up to $800 off as well as discounts on Galaxy Watch 7 models and this rare deal on the Google TV Streamer (4K) down at $79. As for the apps, highlights include titles like Little Big Workshop, SpongeBob SquarePants, Chicken Police – Paint it RED!, No More Buttons, and more. Hit the fold for more.
Read MoreGoogle Store posts its own Pixel 9a vs. iPhone 16e comparison
Over the years, Google marketing has compared the Pixel to the iPhone. There was notably the Phone X vs. Pixel 3a Night Sight campaign in 2019. The latest example — Pixel 9a vs. iPhone 16e — makes for the most explicit comparison to date.
Expand Expanding CloseMotorola ‘Razr Ultra’ leaks with 7-inch screen and a bunch of major upgrades
According to a new leak, Motorola has a new Razr “Ultra” device in the works that has a 7-inch foldable display, an upgraded chip, and more.
Expand Expanding CloseGemini unsurprisingly seems to be on its way to vehicles with Android Automotive
According to hints in Google’s code, Gemini is seemingly on its way to cars with Android Automotive in a move that should surprise no one.
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Nvidia rolling out another new Shield TV update with these fixes
Nvidia is rolling out a new hotfix update for the Shield TV which delivers a handful of fixes, but the update isn’t available to everyone.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle offering free Gemini Advanced, 2 TB storage, & more for college students
After previously offering a 50% discount, Google is now giving US college students free Gemini Advanced and Google One AI Premium for 15 months.
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Lenovo’s next Legion Tab could launch in May with screen & battery upgrades
According to a leaker, Lenovo plans to launch a new Legion Tab update in May that includes Snapdragon 8 Elite and major display and battery upgrades.
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