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Google Maps now does a better job of highlighting stairs
A nice quality-of-life improvement for Google Maps on Android and iOS are new stair “callouts” when getting walking directions.
Expand Expanding CloseWhat’s new in the November 2024 Google System Updates [U: 11/25]
The monthly “Google System Release Notes” primarily detail what’s new in Play services, Play Store, and Play system update across Android phones/tablets, Wear OS, Google/Android TV, Auto, and PC. Some features apply to end users, while others are aimed at developers.
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The ‘Google Developer Program’ now has a paid $299/year ’Premium’ tier
The “Google Developer Program” was announced in May at I/O 2024 to offer “tools and resources to help you on your development journey.” The company is now adding a paid tier to this Google Cloud-centric program.
Expand Expanding CloseFossil Gen 6 gets rare Wear OS update
About a year after the last update, Fossil Gen 6 watches are getting a new Wear OS patch. Fossil announced this January that it was done making Wear OS (and hybrid) smartwatches.
Expand Expanding CloseUp your cinema game with Yaber projectors during this incredible Black Friday sale
Home cinema has taken a massive step up in the last couple of years with the introduction of easy-to-use operating systems, making the setup so much more user-friendly. Yaber is currently hosting a Black Friday sale that brings its top-of-the-line projectors down to fantastic prices.
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Best Android app price drops and freebies: SOULVARS, Psychofunk, Traffix, Siralim, more
Your Monday afternoon edition of the day’s best Android game and app deals is now ready to go. Joining the Google Play offers, we also have new all-time lows on Galaxy Watch 7 and Galaxy Watch Ultra alongside a deep price drop on the Ticwatch 5 Enduro Wear OS smartwatch, Amazon’s All-new 4K 4-Series smart Fire TVs, and Lenovo’s latest Chromebook Duet 11 tablet. As for the apps, highlights include titles like SOULVARS, Psychofunk, Traffix, Siralim Ultimate, and more. Head below for a complete look at today’s best.
Read MoreGoogle Drive file picker redesigned on Android
The Google Drive file picker found in Gmail, Chat and other Workspace apps is getting a redesign on Android.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle’s iOS app now injects links on third-party websites that go back to Search
Google has introduced a new feature on iOS that injects links on third-party websites that take users back to Google Search.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Photos gets navigation redesign on the web with Collections
After introducing on Android and iOS in August, Google Photos on the web is now replacing the Library with “Collections.”
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OnePlus Watch 3 might be coming sooner than expected
Following two smartwatch releases in 2024, there’s apparently a OnePlus Watch 3 in development which could arrive unexpectedly soon.
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Black Friday Week deals: Galaxy Watch 7 $100 off, Galaxy Watch Ultra $200 off, Ray-Ban Meta glasses, more
Joining the ongoing official 2024 Google Black Friday sale and even more you’ll find below, we now have the best price to date on Galaxy Watch 7 at nearly $100 off and Galaxy Watch Ultra at over $200 off. From there, we move over to the wonderful Sony XM5 Wireless Noise Cancelling Earbuds down at $228, the best prices ever on Ray-Ban’s Meta smart glasses with a FREE $90 Amazon credit, and loads of Amazon smart speakers, smart displays, earbuds, and the latest Kindle readers starting from $18. Just be sure to head below for a complete look at everything – there’s a whole lot more than this up for grabs right now with deep deals.
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New Nvidia Shield TV update available, but might cause Google Home issues
The Nvidia Shield TV is getting another new update, but a known issue is that it could break support for Google Home.
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The best tracker for Android’s Find My Device network is currently just $25
Android’s Find My Device network might not be as useful as it should be, but it can still be a handy tool for tracking down lost items. If you’re looking to pick up a Find My Device tracker for your Android device, the Pebblebee Clip is seeing its biggest discount to date.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle releases Android 15-based Wear OS 5.1 preview with watch speaker playback
Google’s next wearable release is Wear OS 5.1 based on Android 15, with a developer preview already available.
Expand Expanding CloseOnePlus Open is now getting Android 15, but only in one region
As OnePlus rolls out its Android 15 update surprisingly quickly, the brand is now rolling out the update to its foldable, the OnePlus Open, but you’ll need to wait a bit longer for other regions.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle completes Pixel Camera 9.6 rollout
Pixel Camera 9.6 started rolling out in mid-October with a handful of additions introduced with that month’s Feature Drop. This version should now be more widely available via the Google Play Store.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle TV gets major Roku Channel update with new features, more free channels
Google TV is picking up some new free channels and additional integrations from an unlikely place… The Roku Channel.
Expand Expanding CloseFull Google Tasks app coming to Google Calendar for Android
Google Calendar on Android is getting a more full-featured Google Tasks experience to make it “easier for users to stay on top of and organize their tasks.”
Expand Expanding CloseThe Pixel Tablet’s future is murky, but I hope sequels don’t lose the charm
Google’s Pixel Tablet is a product that’s a bit outside of the norm, probably to its detriment, but in crafting upcoming sequels, I hope Google doesn’t lose the charm of the first generation.
Expand Expanding CloseReview: Hisense’s 4K PX3-Pro short throw projector is easily among the best with Google TV
I’ve worked with a decent number of short-throw projectors over the last couple of years, and I have to say that Hisense’s PX3-Pro is the latest in the lineup to offer the best experience in such a convenient form factor.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Maps for Android, iOS get new version number system
From Gemini to a new location for weather and the teal accent color, Google Maps has seen a number of changes recently, with the latest being a new system for version numbers.
Expand Expanding CloseOnePlus Open long-term review: How does 2023’s best foldable hold up a year later?
The OnePlus Open was easily the best foldable released in 2023, clearing a relatively low bar left by its competition. How does it hold up a year later? I’ve spent some time with the OnePlus Open Apex Edition lately to find out, and it’s more of a mixed bag this time around.
Expand Expanding ClosePixelated 032: For All Android. Always.
Welcome to episode 32 of Pixelated, a podcast by 9to5Google. This week, we talk about Android 16 Developer Preview 1 and the ChromeOS-Android rumors.
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Google rolling out last minute Android 15 QPR1 Beta 3.1 to Pixel
While Android 15 is already on QPR2 Beta 1, Google this afternoon released QPR1 Beta 3.1 for Pixel devices. This is a “minor update” with several bug fixes that comes almost a month after the last major release.
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