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Walmart’s Google TV streaming stick is just $13 right now, cheaper than a spare remote
With a new model coming soon, Walmart is offering a discount on its already-cheap Google TV streaming stick which currently costs under $13.
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Given how excessive battery drain is one “one of the most significant frustrations for Android users,” Google is starting a new effort to help developers optimize the wake lock behavior of their apps.
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Today’s Android app deals and freebies: DREDGE, unmemory, Psychofunk, more
Today’s best Android game and app deals are now live and headlined by a solid 50% price drop on indie darling DREDGE – “a single-player fishing adventure with a sinister undercurrent.” On your way down be sure to dive into the now live Best Buy Spring Sale as well as the discounts we are tracking today on OnePlus 13 and OnePlus Open alongside unlocked Pixel 9 Pro Fold units at up to $525 off, ASUS’ latest futuristic dual-screen laptop, and the ongoing deals on Galaxy S25 Ultra. As for the apps, highlights include the aforementioned DREDGE, unmemory, Psychofunk, and more. Head below for a closer look.
Read MoreGemini app rolling out Veo 2 video generation for Advanced users
Following images and audio, Google is bringing video generation powered by its Veo 2 model to the Gemini app if you’re an Advanced subscriber.
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Google ends security updates for Android 12
Google is pulling the plug on security updates for Android 12 after four years, leaving older devices without further patches unless they’re updated to a newer OS version.
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Deals: Pixel 9 Pro Fold up to $525 off, OnePlus Open $400 off, ASUS dual-screen laptop, and more
While we are still tracking up to $300 in savings on Pixel 9/Pro models, Amazon is now offering the same savings on the latest Pixel 9 Pro Fold while open-box listings with full warranties are seeing a giant $525 off – this deal might not last long. Next up, we have some fresh spring deals on OnePlus handsets at up to $400 off and deals starting at $200 alongside ongoing $200 price drops on Galaxy S25 Ultra and ASUS’ latest futuristic dual-screen laptop with two 14-inch 3K 120Hz panels at $250 off – a new all-time low. All of that and more awaits below in today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break.
Expand Expanding Close‘Samsung Auto’ is an Android Auto alternative for Galaxy phones you can’t use [Gallery]
Samsung has its own version of Android Auto for Galaxy devices, but it’s one that most people can’t use.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Search switching to google․com around the world
Historically, Google users around the world have visited country-specific sites like google.com.br (Brazil), google.fr (France), or google.co.uk (UK). Google Search is now getting rid of these country code top-level domain names (ccTLD) in favor of using google.com globally.
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Chipolo ending sales of ‘Point’ trackers for Android with fire sale on Card
Following the introduction of its new “Pop” trackers, Chipolo has pulled the plug on its “Point” lineup of trackers that launched for Android’s Find My Device network.
Expand Expanding CloseHonor 400 Lite copies iPhone ‘Camera Control’ with the help of Google Lens
Honor’s latest mid-range smartphone is the Honor 400 Lite, and it has a new “AI Camera Button” that can launch Google Lens.
Expand Expanding CloseOnePlus 13T set to officially launch next week with key specs confirmed
After teasers and leaks we now have an official launch date for the OnePlus 13T as the company has confirmed it will be unveiled next week in China.
Expand Expanding CloseSamsung says mysterious One UI 7 delay is to ‘ensure the best possible experience’
Following a months-long delay, Samsung started rolling out its One UI 7 update last week, only to pause the update abruptly for no clear reason. In a statement regarding the delay, Samsung still doesn’t offer any clarity, but there is a possible explanation floating around.
Expand Expanding CloseGemini will come to Wear OS as an app update [APK Insight]
Google confirmed that Gemini was replacing Assistant on watches last month. Gemini should arrive on Wear OS as a straightforward app update.
Expand Expanding CloseGemini app rolling out Google Photos integration on Android
After previewing last month, the Google Photos app/Extension/integration is now rolling out to the Gemini app on Android.
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Today’s Android app deals and freebies: LEGO Bricktales, Riptide GP, Paths & Danger, more
This afternoon’s collection of Android game and app deals is now ready to roll courtesy of Google Play. On your way down to check them all out, scope out the deals we have today on Google Pixel 9/Pro smartphones at up to $300 off, alongside this deal on Samsung’s mid-range Galaxy S24 FE, up to $500 off ASUS’ originally $1,300 Vivobook S 15 OLED Snapdragon X Elite laptop, and this offer on Google’s Indoor Nest Cams. As for the apps, highlights include titles like LEGO Bricktales, Riptide GP, Paths & Danger, Refind Self, and more. Head below for a closer look.
Read MoreGoogle raises required minimum storage in Android 15, but it won’t affect most phones
Storage gradually becomes less valuable as apps and software on devices seem to get bigger. To combat this, Google now requires Android devices to ship with a higher minimum flash storage in order to allow more space for Android 15 to occupy.
Expand Expanding CloseOnePlus 13T leak shows new design that’s perfectly balanced, as all things should be [Gallery]
The OnePlus 13T is coming out later this month and, ahead of its launch, we’re finally getting a peek at the design, as well as seeing how OnePlus has designed this phone with to be perfectly balanced, as all things should be.
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Deals: Google Pixel 9 Pro $300 off, Nest Cams from $59, Vivobook S 15 OLED Snapdragon X Elite laptop $500 off, more
We are kicking off today’s best Androidverse deals with some solid discounts on unlocked Pixel 9 devices to go along with the ongoing FREE $100 Google Store credits on Pixel 9a pre-orders. Amazon is now offering up to $300 off unlocked Google Pixel 9/Pro smartphones starting from $649 alongside Google’s Indoor Nest Cams at 30% off, or open-box units for $59, and ongoing deals on the Google Nest Video Doorbell. Those offers are also now sitting alongside a particularly notable deal on the beloved Sony XM5 wireless earbuds at the $180 Amazon low and ASUS’ originally $1,300 Vivobook S 15 OLED Snapdragon X Elite laptop at $800. All of that and more awaits below in today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break.
Expand Expanding CloseOne UI 8 leak shows off that Samsung’s Android 16 update will be small [Gallery]
A new leak has revealed Samsung’s Android 16-based One UI 8 update, and it looks like a fairly small update.
Expand Expanding CloseChipolo’s latest colorful trackers work with Android and Apple networks
The remote tracker industry is filled with options that cater to a couple of known networks, but not many offer compatibility with both Android and Apple’s finder networks. The Chipolo POP is a new tacker that works on the Apple Find My network and Android’s Find My Device network, and it comes in a variety of non-boring colors.
Expand Expanding CloseSamsung Good Lock is now available via the Play Store as global launch begins
As promised, Samsung has released its Good Lock customization app to the Play Store this week, with a global launch also beginning.
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AAWireless TWO gets its first discount, 20% off the wireless Android Auto adapter
One of the newest – and arguably best – wireless adapters for Android Auto is seeing its first sale, with AAWireless TWO getting a 20% off discount this week.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle tests new Search bar to access AI Mode on Android
As AI Mode testing continues, Google is trialing a new way to launch the generative experience from the Search bar on Android.
Expand Expanding CloseSamsung stops One UI 7 rollout globally
After six beta releases and more time in the oven than expected, Samsung has stopped the One UI 7.0 rollout globally.
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