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Google TV ads have giant QR codes now [Gallery]
Google TV has introduced a new ad format that throws a gigantic QR code on top of the subject matter.
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First launched in beta in 2023, Samsung has officially launched its own cloud gaming services for Galaxy devices in the US.
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Best Android app price drops and freebies: Exolotl Zian, BE-A Walker, FRAMED 2, Towaga, more
Your Friday edition of the best Google Play price drops on apps for your Android gear is now ready to go. It has been an eventful week thus far with Black Friday sales starting up well ahead of time at Samsung, Best Buy, Amazon, and others along with today’s batch of fresh deals. Joining the now live Google Black Friday sale and hundreds in savings on OnePlus gear, we also spotted deals on Hisense 2024 frame-style Canvas Google Smart TVs as well as Samsung’s latest 32-inch Smart Monitor M7 and Galaxy SmartTag 2 items trackers. But for now it’s all about the apps, including titles like Exolotl Zian, BE-A Walker, Death Road to Canada, FRAMED 2, Towaga, and more. Head below for a closer look at today’s best.
Read MoreGoogle on why Pixel Buds Pro 2 uses custom Tensor A1, transparency mode plans
One of the more unexpected aspects of Pixel Buds Pro 2 is the use of a custom Tensor-branded A1 chip, with Google sharing a bit more on why it went that route today.
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Black Friday Week deals: 32-inch Samsung Smart Monitor $100 off, Google CanvasTVs $500 off, Nothing buds from $29, more
Joining Amazon’s now live Black Friday Week Deals and Best Buy’s next Black Friday Doorbusters, not to mention the massive Google Black Friday sale, we have a fresh batch of offers to scope out today. Firstly, the 2024 Samsung 32-inch M7 (M70D) Series 4K UHD Smart Monitor is now $100 off the going rate while the latest Hisense 2024 frame-style Canvas Google Smart TVs with 144Hz refresh rates have hit the best prices ever at up to $500 off. Those offers sit alongside the now live OnePlus Black Friday sale as well as discounts on the Samsung Galaxy SmartTag 2 items trackers and the now live Nothing Black Friday deals from $29. Everything is waiting down below for you in today’s Black Friday edition 9to5Toys Launch Break.
Galaxy Tab S10+ review: Perfect if you can stomach the price [Video]
The Samsung Galaxy Tab S10+ is positioned as a premium powerhouse player in the Android tablet space – but just how good is it?
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WhatsApp rolling out new typing indicator to more Android users
WhatsApp is updating how you see when another user is typing with a new typing indicator that’s available to more users.
Expand Expanding CloseSamsung delays Android 15 beta again as timeline for these Galaxy devices leaks
The release of One UI 7, Samsung’s Android 15 update, has been delayed time and time again, but it’s finally nearing, and new reports offer a bit of context as to when the beta might be released.
Expand Expanding CloseReview: ADT+ is the best security system for Nest users, but Google holds back the future
Security systems have been around for a long time now, but for many, they’re still overly complicated, overly expensive, and not as well integrated with the new wave of smart home products. ADT, one of the biggest names in home security, has been on a mission to change that and after a false start in 2023, the new ADT+ system is a huge upgrade, especially for those in Google’s Nest ecosystem.
Expand Expanding CloseWhat do you want to see from Android 16? [Poll]
We have barely had time to process Android 15, but now we have the start of the next OS development cycle. This raises the question: What do you want to see from Android 16?
Expand Expanding ClosePixel ‘At a Glance’ widget might show sports scores
Besides “Enhance Now Playing,” the latest version (V.13) of Android System Intelligence for the Pixel 9 reveals how Google is working to sports scores to the At a Glance widget.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle to ‘Enhance Now Playing’ on Pixel, tweaks homescreen icon
The Pixel’s background song recognition feature has not been updated in ages, but Google is now getting ready to “Enhance Now Playing.”
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Google TV Streamer survey asks about issues, design
Like with the Pixel Buds Pro 2 this hardware cycle, Google is emailing some owners a feedback survey about their experience with the Google TV Streamer (4K).
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Chat redesigns sidebar with customization & ‘custom sections’
The latest update to Google Chat lets you create “custom sections” in the sidebar to organize conversations as part of a “complete revamp of the left navigation experience” on the web.
Expand Expanding CloseNarwal’s slashed Black Friday deals makes automated cleaning much more accessible
Narwal has been a heavyweight in developing robot vacuums that take on much more than the minimum. During Black Friday, the company is taking hundreds of dollars off of its best products, like the bestselling Narwal Freo Z Ultra and Freo X Ultra.
Expand Expanding CloseThese are the most-watched movies and TV shows on Google TV in 2024
As the year nears its end, Google TV is revealing the most-watched movies and TV shows on the platform for 2024. Here’s the full list.
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Best Android app price drops and freebies: Chicken Police, SpongeBob, LIMBO, more
The Amazon Black Friday Week Deals are in full swing today but we are once again taking a short break to collect all of the best app deals, this time courtesy of Google Play for Android users. Having said that, you’ll want to make sure you scope the now live Black Friday offers on Chromecast with Google TV (4K) as well as Galaxy Watch Ultra – now at the lowest price we have tracked all-time – and the rest of the Google official 2024 Black Friday offers including Pixel 9 Pro, Pixel Watch 3, and the All-new Google Nest Learning Thermostat (4th Gen). As for the apps, highlights include titles like Chicken Police – Paint it RED!, SpongeBob – The Cosmic Shake, LIMBO, Old Man’s Journey, and more. Everything awaits below.
Read MoreGoogle reportedly cancels Pixel Tablet 2 over profitability concerns
According to the latest rumors, Google will not be releasing a Pixel Tablet 2 next year.
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Black Friday Week deals now live: New Nest Learning Thermostat all-time low, Galaxy Watch Ultra $180 off, Pixel 9 $200 off, more
The Amazon Black Friday Week Deals, are now live and we are tracking some seriously big-time offers on major brands today. Not only as the official Samsung flipped over with fresh new deals, but we also spotted the best price to date on the Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra from $469 shipped alongside some of the most notable prices of the year on the now live OnePlus Black Friday sale with up to $500 savings. And perhaps the most exciting off all, the official 2024 Google Black Friday sale is now live with up to $200 off Pixel 9 handsets and the best price to date on the brand new Nest Learning Thermostat (4th Gen). Scope it all out down below.
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AAWireless TWO back in stock as Motorola’s wireless Android Auto adapter drops to $45
If you’re looking to get a wireless Android Auto adapter around Black Friday, good news, as Motorola MA1 is hitting one of its lowest prices thanks to a huge discount just as AAWireless TWO is getting a fresh restock.
Expand Expanding CloseHands-on: Oppo Find X8 Pro is worth a look for its opinionated camera alone [Gallery]
The Oppo Find X8 series is hitting the global market and after spending some time with the new hardware, we think it’s worth your consideration.
Expand Expanding CloseFitbit might come preloaded on your next Android phone
With the launch of the global Oppo Find X8 series, we’ve noticed that Fitbit is now preloaded on the device as part of Google’s Android app suite, but this could become more common in the not-too-distant future.
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The Department of Justice on Wednesday shared what steps it wants a US judge to take after Google was found to have a monopoly over online search.
Expand Expanding CloseOppo Find X8 and Find X8 Pro launch globally
After debuting in China, the Oppo Find X8 series is launching globally and it’s a pretty compelling offer.
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