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Google TV’s revamped app for free channels strangely disappears except on Streamer
Barely a month after its debut, Google TV seems to have rolled back its new Freeplay app for free channels on some devices.
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The vast majority of Google apps have updated their bottom bar to the latest Material 3 design. The Google (Search) app did that last year before reverting, and it’s now back.
Expand Expanding CloseSamsung teases Galaxy S25, XR ‘device’ in 2025, hints at cheaper foldable
Alongside its latest earnings, Samsung has started teasing plans for 2025, including the Galaxy S25 series, the long-awaited XR device, and a cheaper foldable as well.
Expand Expanding CloseNintendo’s new music app is a clone of YouTube Music
Nintendo Music was announced today as an Android and iOS app that lets you “enjoy some Nintendo tunes,” but the UI looks a lot like YouTube Music over the years.
Expand Expanding CloseThe ‘Pixel Cap’ is technically Google’s newest wearable
The US Google Store has a new round of “Official Merch” and the “Pixel Cap” is pretty good. It follows the first batch introduced in April.
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YouTube debunks viral homepage layout that hides video view counts and upload date
A screenshot of the YouTube homepage with videos that don’t show upload dates or view counts has been shared across social media this week, but YouTube says the new layout isn’t official.
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Honor Magic 7 and 7 Pro debut in China with Snapdragon 8 Elite, will launch globally
The Honor Magic 6 Pro was one of the best Android phones of 2024, and its sequel, the Magic 7 Pro, was just announced in China ahead of a global launch in the future.
Expand Expanding Close2027 Pixel Tablet ‘3’ might have a second USB-C port
The first Pixel Tablet was released in 2023, and a new Tensor G6 leak today reveals that Google is planning another large screen device for 2027.
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Best Android app price drops and freebies: Kingdom Rush 5 Alliance, Raiders of the North Sea, more
Your mid-week roundup of the day’s best Android game and app deals courtesy of Google Play is now ready to roll. Alongside today’s prices drops and freebies, we are also tracking a new all-time low price on the Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra alongside one of the best deals to date on the already-affordable Galaxy Tab A9+, up to $1,000 off Hisense Google smart TVs, and more. As for the apps, today’s collection is highlighted by a discount on the relatively new Kingdom Rush 5: Alliance TD as well as titles like Human Fall Flat, Raiders of the North Sea, Welcome To Everdell, some digital board games, and more. Head below for a closer look at today’s best.
Read MoreGoogle Wallet for kids will be available in 2025 with Family Link
After debuting on the Fitbit Ace LTE, Google Wallet with tap-to-pay will be available next year for kids using Family Link-managed Android devices.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle widely rolling out Pixel Weather to Pixel 6-8a
As announced with the October 2024 (Feature) Drop two weeks ago, Pixel Weather is now available for the Pixel 6 and newer, including the Tablet.
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Deals: Galaxy Tab A9+ $145, Galaxy Watch Ultra nearly $160 off, Up to $1,000 off 144Hz Hisense Google TVs, more
Today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break deals are headlined by a notable price drop on Samsung’s already-affordable Galaxy Tab A9+ – it has now dropped from $220 down to $145 to land within a couple bucks of the Prime Day low. That offers joins a nearly $160 price drop on Samsung’s flagship titanium Galaxy Watch Ultra that is now starting from under $492 shipped, as much as $1,000 off Hisense 2024 QD7 144Hz Google Smart TVs with the 85-inch model now at the $800 Amazon all-time low alongside discounts on Amazon smart home displays, charging gear, and more. Scope it all out down below.
Expand Expanding CloseLatest One UI 7 leak reveals Samsung features and new lock screen coming with Android 15
Likely ahead of a beta announcement, a new One UI 7 leak has revealed some of the features Samsung will launch on Galaxy devices alongside Android 15.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle TV Freeplay gets a dedicated ‘Halloween’ section with these free channels
One of the best features of Google TV as of late is the ability to stream a ton of free content directly from the homescreen without any additional login or subscriptions. Google TV Freeplay is constantly adding new channels, and is also preparing for Halloween with a dedicated section of free channels.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Play Store prepares for Android-powered ‘XR headsets’
It’s no secret that Google and Samsung have been working on a mixed reality (XR) device of sorts, and now the Play Store is actively preparing for the arrival of “XR headsets.”
Expand Expanding CloseNothing launches its fourth Phone (2a) variant, this one glows in the dark [Gallery]
Nothing is launching yet another variant of the Phone (2a), with the new “Community Edition” arriving with a glow in the dark design.
Expand Expanding ClosePokémon TCG Pocket officially releases on the Google Play Store
After a long wait since being announced at the Pokémon World Championships back in August, the Pokémon TCG Pocket is now officially available to download from the Google Play Store.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle TV update rolling out to Walmart Onn 4K Pro as devices are region-locked
Walmart’s Onn 4K Pro is one of the best affordable streaming boxes you can buy, but updates seem to have left the device unable to be used outside of approved regions.
Expand Expanding CloseNew Google Contacts Wear OS Tile rolls out on Pixel Watch
With the October Pixel Drop, the Pixel Watch got a pair of new features and the new Google Contacts Wear OS Tile is now available.
Expand Expanding CloseProject Astra shipping ‘as early as 2025,’ Google sees ‘strong demand’ for Pixel 9
Google showed off Project Astra at I/O 2024 in May and said it was coming to Gemini Live “later this year.” CEO Sundar Pichai briefly talked about Project Astra, and the Pixel 9, during Alphabet’s Q3 2024 earnings call.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Maps now has over 2 billion monthly users
During Alphabet’s Q3 2024 earnings, CEO Sundar Pichai shared that Google Maps is the “latest product to surpass the 2 billion user milestone.”
Expand Expanding CloseAlphabet reports Q3 2024 revenue of $88.3 billion
Alphabet today announced Q3 2024 earnings with $88.27 billion in revenue. These numbers range from July to September.
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Gemini adds split-screen on Android tablets, foldables
After introducing for the latest Samsung foldables earlier this year, the Gemini overlay now has a shortcut that lets you quickly enter split-screen multitasking on large-screen Android devices.
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Samsung hands out $100 trade for broken watch with Galaxy Watch
Samsung is running another new promo with Galaxy Watch, offering a $100 trade-in with any other smartwatch in any condition.
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