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Seventh Google Store coming to Austin, Texas
At the end of the Pixel 9 launch event in August, Google teased two more retail locations to bring the total to six. A seventh Google Store has now been announced for Austin, Texas.
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Thanks to the Galaxy S25’s boxy design, Dbrand is no longer limited to rear panel skins and can now offer full body skins for the new Samsung phones.
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The Galaxy S25 finally supports Seamless Updates and, yes, that’s a good thing
Nearly a decade late, Samsung has finally started supporting Android’s Seamless Updates feature, including on its new Galaxy S25 series.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Home Gemini Extension going stable with more controls
After first coming to the Public Preview program, the Google Home Gemini Extension is now rolling out to all users. Google tells us that it will be fully available over the coming weeks.
Expand Expanding CloseHere’s everything new in Android 16 Beta 1 [Gallery]
Beta 1 of Android 16 is available today as most people’s introduction to Google’s next major OS version.
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Today’s Android app deals and freebies: Cosmic Express, One Punch, Rush Rally Origins, more
This afternoon’s collection of Android game and app deals is now ready to go. The preorder deals on Galaxy S25, S25+, and Galaxy S25 Ultra roll on with our exclusive $50 bonus credit – we even detailed a way to score an effective price at just $150 on the Ultra model – alongside offers on Spigen’s new magnetic Qi2-ready Galaxy S25 cases and Acer’s 2024 Chromebook Plus 516 GE Cloud Gaming Laptop. But for now it’s time for the apps, including titles like Cosmic Express, One Punch, Rush Rally Origins, Through the Darkest of Times, and more. Scope them out below.
Read MoreGoogle rolling out Android 16 Beta 1 for Pixel
The first beta of the next major version of Google’s mobile OS is launching today with Android 16 Beta 1 rolling out to Pixel devices. This release is now available.
Expand Expanding CloseSamsung’s One UI 7 update both improves and absolutely ruins lock screen notifications
Notifications are a key part of any device, and they can really make or break an experience. With its One UI 7 update that debuted on the Galaxy S25 Ultra this week, Samsung has decided to adjust lock screen notifications in a way that makes them effectively useless.
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Following the announcement in December, Google is now rolling out Android’s Identity Check security feature to Pixel devices. It’s also coming to “One UI 7 eligible Galaxy devices in the coming weeks.”
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Deals: Galaxy Ring $120 off (all sizes), Magnetic Qi2 S25 cases from $17, gaming Chromebook $200 off, more
Massive price drops are now live on Galaxy S25, S25+, and Galaxy S25 Ultra preorders, and we just detailed how to score an effective price at $150 on the Ultra model, but the deals don’t stop there today. We are also tracking early launch price drops on Spigen’s new magnetic Qi2 S25 cases from $17 joined by the best prices to date on the Samsung Galaxy Ring lineup – every size and color is now $120 off. We also have a new all-time low on the Steam-ready 2024 Acer Chromebook Plus 516 GE Cloud Gaming Laptop, and even more waiting down below.
Expand Expanding CloseThis is what Samsung’s confusing ‘Galaxy Club’ add-on actually is
Samsung is now rolling out a promotional program called the “Galaxy Club” that allows users to buy the Galaxy S25 with the addition of small payments for the promise of any upgrade after 12 months with the device. The new plan promises a Galaxy S25 Ultra for as low as $8/month.
Expand Expanding CloseHere’s a quick in-person look at Samsung’s Android XR headset [Gallery]
After teasing its debut late last year, Samsung has offered a public look at its upcoming Android XR headset, “Project Moohan,” at its latest Unpacked event.
Expand Expanding CloseGalaxy S25’s side button can launch Gemini as Samsung apps get Extensions
In addition to multi-Extension prompts and Live conversations with media, Google made a handful of Samsung-specific Gemini announcements with the Galaxy S25 launch yesterday, like launching with the side button.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle acquiring part of HTC Vive engineering team to boost Android XR
To “accelerate” Android XR development, Google announced this evening that it “signed an agreement to welcome some of the HTC VIVE engineering team to Google.”
Expand Expanding CloseGalaxy S25 uses Snapdragon 8 Elite globally: ‘tailored’ for Gemini, adds satellite support
Samsung has officially confirmed that the Galaxy S25 series will be using the Snapdragon 8 Elite from Qualcomm in all regions, and with satellite connectivity too.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle rolling out Circle to Search redesign with single tap for numbers, URLs
Announced alongside the Galaxy S25 and new Gemini features, the Circle to Search redesign is beginning to roll out today.
Expand Expanding CloseSpigen’s Galaxy S25 cases support Qi2 and new wallets made just for Samsung
With its new Galaxy S25 series, Samsung is finally adding Qi2 support. Sort of. You’ll need a case to take full advantage of it, and Spigen’s new cases are ready and compatible with Qi2 on the Galaxy S25 series, and taking things a step to solve a big problem.
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Google TV starts rolling out Gemini-powered ‘News Briefs,’ but only to some users
First unveiled at CES earlier this month, Google TV has announced that it will begin rolling out an experimental feature, “News Briefs,” which is powered by Gemini.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle promotes new Gemini Live, AI features coming to Pixel 9
There was a big Google presence at the Galaxy S25 launch event this morning. Google is now specifically telling Pixel 9 owners (and prospective buyers) about what new Gemini AI features they are set to get.
Expand Expanding CloseHere’s the Galaxy S25 Edge – two cameras, launching ‘around’ April [Gallery]
Samsung capped its Unpacked event today with a teaser for its upcoming thin smartphone, the Galaxy S25 Edge. At the San Jose event, we were able to get a quick look at the Galaxy S25 Edge, including a few details about the device.
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Today’s Android app deals and freebies: Clue, Beastie Bay DX, Oh!Edo Towns, ARIDA, more
The new Samsung Galaxy S25, S25+, and Galaxy S25 Ultra preorders are now live and we have some huge discounts to take advantage of alongside an exclusive $50 credit bonus, but for now let’s take a look at some Android apps you’ll be able to enjoy on them at a discount. Today has also ushered in a massive $400 price drop on Google’s Obsidian black Pixel 8 Pro as well as deals on Samsung’s Galaxy Watch FE, Google’s OG Pixel Watch, and Samsung’s latest 49-inch Odyssey OLED G9 240Hz curved gaming monitor at $550 off, but for now it’s on to the apps. Highlights include Clue (2024), Heroes of Flatlandia, Beastie Bay DX, Oh!Edo Towns, ARIDA: Backland’s Awakening, and more. Scope them all out down below.
Read More[Fixed] Google TV missing the ability to buy some movies
Last year, Google TV lost the ability to purchase all television shows. In recent weeks, we’ve noticed that Google TV is no longer letting you buy certain movies.
Expand Expanding CloseGalaxy S25 users get 6 months of Gemini Advanced for free
When users buy any of the Galaxy S25 phones announced at Samsung’s Unpacked event, Google’s paid Gemini Advanced model will be available for free for six months.
Expand Expanding CloseSamsung teases upcoming Android XR headset and glasses [Gallery]
After Google teased work on an Android XR headset at the end of last year, we’re finally getting a little closer as Samsung took the time at Galaxy Unpacked to tease a possibly upcoming AI headset alongside the Galaxy S25 series.
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