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Google Vids launches for Workspace customers
Following the April announcement and testing in June, Google Vids is now generally available for Google Workspace tiers.
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After three generations of the Pixel Watch, the Google Store is selling the first watch band from a third-party manufacturer.
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Google renames Data Restore Tool to ‘Android Switch’
Google’s Data Restore Tool lets you migrate information when setting up a new Android device and it has now been renamed to “Android Switch.”
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Deals: Google Nest Cams 30% off, FREE OnePlus Buds Pro 3 with OnePlus Pad 2, gaming gear up to $995 off, more
Today’s collection of the best price drops across the Androidverse and beyond are now ready and waiting down below. Firstly, we have a straight up 30% price drop on the latest Google indoor Nest Cams alongside open-box listings for even less with a full 1-year warranty. From there we move over to the OnePlus world – you can now score FREE set of $180 flagship OnePlus Buds Pro 3 with the latest OnePlus Pad 2 ($230 off) – before checking out the now live Early Holiday Savings event at Dell with as much as $995 in savings on gaming rigs and accessories. Some new Amazon smart home gear is now entering the fray and you’ll find a host of now live and upcoming details on the best Black Friday sales waiting below as well.
Expand Expanding CloseGemini app rolling out ‘Utilities’ Extension for phone control: Here’s everything it can do
As previewed back at I/O 2024 in May, Google is beginning to roll out the Gemini Utilities Extension that can “control your Android mobile device & apps.”
Expand Expanding CloseMore Android devices will introduce users to Quick Share during setup, following Pixel
Quick Share is the long-awaited “AirDrop for Android,” but many users have no idea it exists. To help with that, Google is apparently going to start requiring new Android devices to introduce users to Quick Share during the setup process.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle’s official Pixel 9 Pro Fold case is finally back in stock (as long as you like black)
The Pixel 9 Pro Fold is a stellar foldable smartphone, but getting a case for it has been difficult, especially as Google’s official case has been out of stock for weeks. Finally, though, it has returned.
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Matter 1.4 update extends device support, could improve Nest Thermostat outside of Google Home
A new update to the Matter standard, version 1.4, brings support for even more new device types, as well as expanding support for thermostats in a way that would benefit the Nest Thermostat.
Expand Expanding CloseGeForce Now ‘Performance’ tier adds 1440p and ultrawide, new members get monthly limit
GeForce Now is upgrading its mid-tier subscription and re-naming it “Performance,” unlocking 1440p and ultrawide capability for more membership plans than just Ultimate. The most expensive plan is also getting a very useful upgrade.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle is lowering the RAM requirement for Android TV, which seems like a bad idea
Google has revealed that the memory requirements for Android TV are going down, with new devices needing just 1GB of RAM to run the platform.
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Google Messages moves Magic Compose button out of text field row
After adding Magic Rewrite to the grid of shortcuts, Google Messages is testing giving Magic Compose a more prominent position and button that is always visible.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle TV’s latest ad is a reminder of why it should only promote movies and shows
Google TV ads have been opening up to new content and product types, but a new “Dragon Age” ad is a great example of why the platform probably just should have stuck with content.
Expand Expanding ClosePixel Phone app working on contextual ‘AI Replies’ in Call Screen
Google updated Call Screen with contextual replies last December, and the Pixel Phone app is now readying “AI Replies” powered by large language models.
Expand Expanding ClosePixel 9 November update fixes Bluetooth, display issues
With the Android 15 November security patch, the Pixel 9, 9 Pro, 9 Pro XL, and 9 Pro Fold are getting their next update with several fixes.
Expand Expanding CloseOnePlus 12 gets stable Android 15 update, rolling out now without AI features
Not long after its official announcement last month, OnePlus has just started rolling out the official, stable Android 15 for the OnePlus 12 in regions across the globe.
Expand Expanding CloseAndroid 15 November security patch rolling out: What’s fixed for Pixel
Following the stable release last month, the first update to Android 15 is rolling out with the November security patch for the Pixel 6, 6 Pro, 6a, 7, 7 Pro, 7a, Tablet, Fold, 8, 8 Pro, 8a, 9, 9 Pro, 9 Pro XL, and 9 Pro Fold.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle reportedly releasing big Android TV updates every two years now
Compared to phones and even wearables, it’s less important what version of Android your smart TV is running (as long as it receives regular security patches). For its part, Google is reportedly switching to a biannual release cycle for Android TV big updates.
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Best Android app price drops and freebies: Residual, Gunslugs, Space Grunts 2, and more
This afternoon’s roundup of the best Android game and app deals is now ready and waiting down below. Alongside today’s price drops and freebies courtesy of the Google Play store, we are also tracking notable deals on Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra as well as the brand’s 32-inch 4K 240Hz Odyssey OLED G8 monitor with a FREE Odyssey G3 thrown in and this $165 price drop on Samsung’s latest Galaxy Tab S9 FE. As for the apps, highlights include titles like Residual, Gunslugs 1 – 3, Neoteria, Space Grunts 2, and much more. Head below for a closer look.
Read MoreGoogle TV now requires 2GB of RAM, higher than Chromecast with Google TV (HD)
Google is setting new requirements for Google TV devices to have at least 2GB of RAM, a move that might prevent some of the lackluster experiences we’ve seen in the past.
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Samsung Galaxy Ring 2 may arrive early with these improvements
According to a report, Samsung may have plans to accelerate the launch of a “Galaxy Ring 2” which would deliver a few key improvements.
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Deals: LG 2024 120Hz C4 OLED smart TV $1,300 off, Galaxy Watch 7 $213, FREE gaming monitor promo, more
Today’s best deals are starting with a couple new all-time lows on the latest Samsung Galaxy watches – both the Galaxy Watch 7 40mm and the Galaxy Watch Ultra have now dropped even lower with prices from $213. We then move over to a $165 price drop on the Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE before focusing on the originally $2,700 LG 2024 120Hz C4 OLED smart TV down at the $1,394 Amazon low, this early Black Friday offer that can net you a FREE Odyssey G3 monitor with the purchase of the 32-inch 4K 240Hz Odyssey OLED G8 monitor at $300 off, and even more. Everything awaits down below in today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break.
Expand Expanding CloseSamsung debuts AI-powered ‘Next-generation Bixby,’ but you can’t use it yet [Gallery]
After teasing its arrival earlier this year, Samsung has just launched “Next-generation Bixby” for Galaxy devices, but it’s not available to all users just yet.
Expand Expanding CloseSamsung hasn’t updated any of its Wear OS-powered Galaxy Watch models in months
Samsung has been working on its next major Wear OS update for quite some time now, but has left nearly all of its Wear OS-powered Galaxy Watch releases in limbo, with no updates being released in several months now.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle TV app now lets you share movies and shows with a link
The Google TV app is picking up a useful new ability to share movies and TV shows with friends, family, or anyone else by sending a link.
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