Here’s everything new in Android 17 QPR2 Beta 4 [Gallery]
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Nothing Phone (3a) update uses your camera to create reminders, notes, and more [Video]
A new update is rolling out for Nothing Phone (3a) and Phone (3a) Pro which upgrades the “Essential Space” feature with support for the camera, meaning you can use the AI tool to generate reminders, notes, and more just by pointing your phone at something.
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Deals: Amazon Big Spring Sale now live, Smart Monitors $300 off, Galaxy Tabs, Fitbit, new Anker chargers, more
The annual Amazon Big Spring Sale is now live alongside the ongoing Samsung Spring sale, both of which are yielding some more than notable savings opportunities. First up, we are now tracking up to $300 off a range of Samsung Smart Monitors with deals kicking off from $180, and next is the Samsung Galaxy S6 Lite and A9+ tablets from $165 as well as the Big Spring Sale Fitbit fitness tracker deals now live from $70. From there, we are now seeing new all-time pricing on Anker’s new display-equipped 25K mAh power bank with dual USB-C cables and even a new low on Amazon’s new Kindle Colorsoft reader. All of that and more awaits below in today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break.
Expand Expanding CloseFree Gemini users can now access Gems on Android, iOS
Following the announcement earlier this month, Gems, or custom versions of Gemini that users can create and customize, are now more widely available for free users on the Android and iOS app.
Expand Expanding CloseSamsung reportedly wants more third-party apps to work with One UI 7’s Now Bar
According to a new report, Samsung has plans to bring more third-party apps to the “Now Bar” in One UI 7.
Expand Expanding CloseAirFly Pro 2 Bluetooth adapter launches with Qualcomm aptX audio
It isn’t realistic to suggest that the 3.5mm audio jack is dead, and there are scenarios where that’s the only option for audio. With a transmitter like Twelve South offers, users can turn 3.5mm audio jacks into Bluetooth transmitters, bridging that gap between wireless and wired. The company just announced the AirFly Pro 2 model, bringing some small changes to what’s offered.
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Waymo One is launching self-driving rides in Washington DC next year
Waymo has announced that it will be expanding to yet another new city, with robotaxi services set to begin in Washington DC next year.
Expand Expanding CloseAndroid Auto 14.0 starts rolling out, prepares to replace Assistant with Gemini
It’s no secret that Google is planning to bring Gemini to Android Auto and, while that’s still not live, Android Auto 14.0 is now rolling out to all users and brings more hints that Gemini is just around the corner.
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Nothing’s Camera Presets transform the world into your favorite movie with this clever idea [Gallery]
Just after the launch of the Nothing Phone (3a) series, “Camera Presets” were added to the latest Nothing Phone’s as a way to adjust the look of the camera, and share those presets with other users. Now, someone has found a clever way to use AI to quickly create presets to transform shots into recreations of the worlds from your favorite movies and shows.
Expand Expanding CloseOnePlus launches super-slim magnetic 5,000 mAh power bank for $70 [Gallery]
OnePlus has just announced a new “Slim Magnetic Power Bank” that offers a boost to your battery without a ton of bulk, but costs $70.
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‘Savage Planet’ ad pokes fun at the downfall of Google Stadia
Google Stadia died over two years ago, but the sting still remains. In a new ad for its sequel game, the developers of the “Savage Planet” series are taking what seems to be a pretty clear jab at Google Stadia’s downfall.
Expand Expanding CloseReport: ‘Pixie’ was a canceled Pixel assistant that became Pixel Screenshots, more
Ahead of the Pixel 9, Google was rumored to be working on a “Pixie” assistant. That never launched, but a recent report reveals what happened.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Wallet on Android and Wear OS supporting Aliro smart lock standard
In November of 2023, the Connectivity Standards Alliance (CSA) announced Aliro as a new standard for smart locks, and Google Wallet is now adding support.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle expands Search AI Mode access to free users on waitlist
Google announced the new Search AI Mode at the start of March, and waitlist access is now expanding beyond Google One AI Premium to free users.
Expand Expanding CloseThese AirTag-like trackers support Android’s ‘Find My Device’ network
Launched to the public in 2024, the “Find My Device” network leverages billions of Android smartphones to find your devices, and also AirTag-like trackers. Here’s a list of trackers that are available for Andorid.
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OnePlus or Oppo may launch a smaller phone with a 6,200 mAh battery in April
OnePlus and Oppo are gearing up to launch smaller phones and a leaker claims the battery is bigger than initially expected.
Expand Expanding CloseSamsung restores April 10 release date for One UI 7 rollout in the US
Samsung’s One UI 7 update has already been heavily delayed, but it seems that one final delay is no longer happening, as Samsung has restored a release date for Galaxy owners eagerly awaiting the update.
Expand Expanding CloseDisney+ now lets you remove titles from ‘Continue Watching’ row, not on Google TV
Disney+ is rolling out an update that allows users to remove titles from the “Continue Watching” row, but it’s not available everywhere just yet.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle on how to clean Pixel Buds Pro 2 mesh that ‘can greatly affect’ audio quality
Earlier this month, Google shared more detailed instructions on how to clean the “rear vent mesh” on the Pixel Buds Pro 2.
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You can currently get a tracker for Android’s Find My Device network for just $15
Trackers for Android’s Find My Device network are readily available nowadays, but they aren’t particularly cheap. Right now, though, you can get a tracker for Android’s Find My Device network for a mere $15, around 50% off of the usual cost.
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Today’s Android app deals and freebies: House of Da Vinci, Methods Detective, more
This afternoon’s roundup of Google Play Store deals to kick off the week in Android app discounts is now ready to go below. Joining the ongoing Samsung sale featuring hundreds in enhanced trade-in savings on the new Galaxy S25 devices and more, we are also tracking a major deal on the beloved Sony XM5 ANC headphones at $150 off alongside a new low on the Nothing Ear transparent wireless ANC buds, and this notable discount on Samsung’s 180MB/s 1TB PRO Plus microSD card. As for the apps, highlights include titles like The House of Da Vinci, Methods: Detective Competition, Skel and Defense, and a host of freebies. Head below for a closer look.
Read MoreReport: Samsung ‘finalizing’ smart glasses with display and gesture recognition, coming this year
It’s been a long time coming, but Samsung is reportedly in the process of “finalizing” a pair of smart glasses with a built-in display that would be coming later this year.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Drive is now widely available on Snapdragon-powered Windows laptops
The launch of the Snapdragon X Elite and X Plus last year brought a new importance to making Windows apps for Arm-powered PCs, and one notable omission was Google Drive. After launching in beta last year, the Google Drive app for Windows is now widely available for Snapdragon and Arm-powered machines.
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Deals: ‘Works with Alexa+’ smart displays and speakers from $30, Sony XM5 headphones $150 off, more
Now sitting alongside the ongoing Samsung enhanced trade-in offers on its latest S25 devices and much more, the early Amazon Big Spring Sale deals are kicking off with a host of price drops on ‘works with Alexa+’ smart displays and speakers from $30. From there we move over to some of the lowest prices to date on the beloved Sony XM5 headphones at $150 off as well as the previous XM4 set from $180, down from the regular $350 list price. The Nothing Ear transparent wireless ANC buds are now at a new $100 low while Walmart has now launched its giant Super Savings Week Spring sale. All of that and more awaits below in today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break.
Expand Expanding CloseSamsung is removing its most advanced lock screen customization in One UI 7
Within Samsung’s Good Lock modules, LockStar is a popular addition to Galaxy devices. While the app has historically allowed users to change how notifications appear on the lock screen, LockStar loses that ability in One UI 7. This isn’t a matter of broken functionality; Samsung apparently just doesn’t want to support it.
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