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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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Google adds seasonal Audio Emoji to Pixel Phone app
Ahead of Halloween on Thursday, seasonal Audio Emoji has arrived for Pixel users in the Google Phone app.
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Best Android app price drops and freebies: PARANORMASIGHT, Point, Teslagrad, more
This afternoon’s collection of the best Android game and app deals is now ready and waiting down below. Today’s Google Play deals are joined by price drops on Lenovo’s brand-new Chromebook Duet 11, a massive discount on Google’s 512GB Pixel 7 Pro, the return of all-time low on Samsung’s Galaxy Book 4 Edge Snapdragon Copilot+ PC, and the early Samsung Black Friday sale, but for now it’s on to the apps. Highlights include titles like PARANORMASIGHT, Point, Teslagrad, Arrog, Crashlands, and more. Hit the jump for a closer look.
Read MoreHere are the official cases for OnePlus 13, complete with wood grain and magnets
As the teasers continue in China, OnePlus has just confirmed the return of its wood grain designs in new cases for the OnePlus 13, alongside the iconic Sandstone too.
Expand Expanding CloseGboard is testing new Dynamic Color themes [Gallery]
The themes in Gboard for Android haven’t changed in quite a bit — save for a splash, but Google is now testing a redesign of the existing Dynamic Color light and dark themes.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Pixel 9a reportedly won’t get a price increase as core specs leak
Google’s Pixel 9a is shaping up to have an earlier launch next year, and as that nears, more information is coming out. But, apparently, Pixel 9a won’t see a price increase.
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Xiaomi announced the Xiaomi 15 and 15 Pro as the first two devices to equip Qualcomm’s latest Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Chrome adding ‘Performance issue alerts’ to desktop
Last year, Chrome introduced Memory and Energy Saver modes, and Google is now updating its desktop browser with Performance issue alerts.
Expand Expanding CloseSamsung reportedly considers ditching ‘Galaxy’ branding for certain phones
According to reports out of Korea, Samsung is exploring a new branding play for its Android smartphones that would be in addition to its iconic “Galaxy” name.
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Deals: Samsung early Black Friday, Sony XM5 ANC headphones $100 off, Google Pixel 7 Pro $699 off, more
We are ready to serve up today’s best deals just as Samsung kicks off its early Black Friday sale with the potential of nearly $2,000 in savings on smartphones, smart TVs, and much more. From there we move over to a solid one-day offer on the brilliant Sony XM5 Wireless Noise Cancelling Over-Ear Headphones at $100 off the going rate, the return of all-time low pricing on Samsung’s Galaxy Book 4 Edge Copilot+ PC, and the very first deal on the new Lenovo Chromebook Duet 11 tablet. Those offers join a massive $699 price drop on Google’s 512GB Pixel 7 Pro, loads of charging gear deals, and more. Head below to scope it all out.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Messages beta bug brings back old text field design [U]
With the latest beta version of Google Messages, some users are seeing the old text field accidentally return.
Expand Expanding CloseAndroid phone files are now visible in Windows File Explorer without a USB connection
Windows already allows Android phone connection in Phone Link, though it’s limited to photo access and a couple of other features. Through a system integration with File Explorer, Windows may soon allow users to view and edit Android phone files through PCs.
Expand Expanding CloseOnePlus 13 officially gets ultrasonic fingerprint sensor, ‘4D’ haptics, IP69 water resistance
Ahead of the full reveal later this week, OnePlus has confirmed that the OnePlus 13 will get new hardware features, including an ultrasonic fingerprint sensor.
Expand Expanding ClosePixel 9a reportedly gets a bigger 5,000 mAh battery despite being the same size
Google’s mid-range Pixel lineup has offered great specs on the whole, but generally has a smaller battery than the flagship models. According to a new report, though, the Pixel 9a will have a way bigger battery, the same size as the company’s current flagship.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle TV’s ‘Apps only’ mode now has ads and recommendations for many more users
Google TV has had a handy “Apps only” mode for quite some time that cuts down on clutter, but the feature is now showing ads and recommendations for a lot more users.
Expand Expanding CloseWhat’s new in the October 2024 Google System Updates [U: 10/28]
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.
Expand Expanding CloseOnePlus Open 2 reportedly adds wireless charging with unbelievably big battery
The OnePlus Open was one of the best foldables of the past couple of years, delivering stellar hardware across the board. Its sequel hasn’t arrive just yet, but it’s shaping up to be even better, with leaked information hinting at a OnePlus Open 2 that brings wireless charging despite a much thinner design and a much bigger battery.
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Android 15 QPR1 Beta 3 feedback survey now available
Following last week’s update, Google has released the feedback survey for Android 15 QPR1 Beta 3. Our outstanding issue is Pixel Screenshots still not working, but captures now work consistently.
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Best Android app price drops and freebies: Dead Cells, Majotori, Room Old Sins, more
This afternoon’s lineup of Android app price drops has now been collected for you down below courtesy of the Google Play storefront. On top of the app deals, we are also tracking the first price drops on Pebblebee’s “world-first” Google and Apple Find My item trackers, Samsung’s 2024 160MB/s EVO Select microSD card, new all-time lows on Galaxy Watch 7 models, Razer’s haptics-enabled Kishi V2 Pro Xbox Edition Android gamepad, and Samsung’s 2024 32-inch M8 smart monitor at $300 off. As for the apps, highlight include titles like Majotori, Dead Cells, The Room: Old Sins, Loop, Skul: The Hero Slayer, and more. Head below for a closer look at all of today’s best Android game and app deals.
Read MoreOnePlus 13 officially has a massive battery and magnetic wireless charging (with a case)
The OnePlus 13 is right around the corner and set to offer a gigantic battery, as well as support for magnetic wireless charging – sort of.
Expand Expanding CloseSamsung’s Android 15 update won’t force you to split notifications and Quick Settings
One of the controversial aspects of Samsung’s upcoming One UI 7 update, based on Android 15, is the decision to split notifications and Quick Settings into two different panes. But, as it turns out, that won’t be forced.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Store now sells Certified Refurbished Pixel phones, from $249+
The Google Store’s Refurbished section has been empty for a few years now, but that’s changing today with a “Certified Refurbished Phone program” for the Pixel 6 and newer in the US.
Expand Expanding CloseYou can’t remove your Android phone from Windows 11’s Phone Link app anymore
Windows 11 Phone Link has taken on a new settings page that no longer allows users to remove existing Android devices.
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