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Xbox Game Pass will now let you stream your own games, as long as it’s supported
Xbox Cloud Gaming has made a move that will allow users to stream their own purchased games. The service has a total of 50 titles ready to stream, with promises of more to come in the future.
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OnePlus allegedly prepares ‘Flip’ style foldable or mini-flagship for 2025
The OnePlus Open is, even a year after its launch, one of the best book-style foldables on the market today, but the brand has yet to attempt the flip-style form factor. According to a new rumor, though, OnePlus may be looking to put out a “Flip” foldable device as soon as next year.
Expand Expanding CloseYouTube Music tests Now Playing redesign that reorganizes controls
YouTube Music last redesigned its Now Playing page in September of 2023 and some tweaks to controls are being tested.
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Deals: Samsung S24 FE all-time low, new Snapdragon X Plus Galaxy Book 4 $200 off, The Frame TVs up to $1,300 off, more
Today’s lineup of deals features a new all-time low on the 2024 Samsung S24 FE – it now an additional $25 off to deliver $175 in savings and undercut the current early access Black Friday price. From there we move over to some rare Black Friday offers on Arc’s metal Galaxy S24 and S23 Ultra bumper cases before scooping out the first deal on Samsung’s new Snapdragon X Plus Galaxy Book 4 Edge Copilot+ PC at $200 off as well as up to $1,300 in savings on the latest model Samsung The Frame smart TVs from $550. All of that and more is waiting down below in today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break.
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Qualcomm teases ‘entry-level’ Snapdragon X chip for ‘$600’ Windows laptops
Qualcomm’s Snapdragon X chips have brought significantly better battery life to Windows laptops, but at a cost. Apparently, though, Qualcomm has plans for an even cheaper “entry-level” Snapdragon X chip that could be in “$600+” machines.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Fi ends free Pixel Watch 3 LTE deal weeks early
Over the weekend, Google Fi subscribers could get the Pixel Watch 3 LTE for free, but the deal has now ended early.
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Google Wallet brings back Verification settings for transit [U]
Back in April, Google Wallet introduced Verification settings for Transit payments, but that Security preference has now disappeared.
Expand Expanding CloseSamsung touts RCS after fully embracing Google Messages [Video]
RCS has been a long journey, but with Apple finally adopting the standard in its latest iOS update, messaging is genuinely improving for users. In a new campaign, Samsung and Google tout support for RCS on Galaxy devices and Android following Samsung’s full embrace of Google Messages.
Expand Expanding CloseOppo is the latest Android brand getting Google’s Circle to Search feature
Ahead of the global launch of the Oppo Find X8 series, it’s been revealed that Oppo will be gaining support for Google’s Circle to Search feature.
Expand Expanding CloseAndroid 16 release schedule set, Beta starts in January
With the release of Android 16 DP1, Google shared the schedule for the Developer Preview and upcoming Beta.
Expand Expanding CloseYouTube Music rolling out 2024 Recap with ‘Your music character’
YouTube Music is already rolling out the 2024 Recap to streaming service users. The summary builds on the previous yearly updates of your listening habits.
Expand Expanding CloseAndroid 16 DP1: Wi-Fi QR code sharing gets a cute Material You makeover
The Wi-Fi QR code sharing menu in Android 16 Developer Preview 1 has received a lick of paint and now has new visuals when connecting other devices.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Messages working on new in-app ‘Backup & restore’ system
For the most part, message backup on Android today is handled on the system-level by Google (One). Google Messages is now readying an in-app “Backup & restore” experience.
Expand Expanding CloseAndroid 16 DP1: Privacy dashboard gets 7-day history
With Android 15, Google elevated the Privacy dashboard into the main Security & privacy page, and Android 16 DP1 adds a 7-day permissions history.
Expand Expanding CloseBundle lifetime cloud storage and password storage for 60% off during pCloud Black Friday deal [Sponsored]
Cloud storage is a necessity in this world, and trusted options are hard to come by. pCloud offers a reliable and extensive lifetime cloud storage plan with built-in password management and data encryption, and right now, it’s 60% off.
Expand Expanding CloseAndroid phones see major battery life improvements with Snapdragon 8 Elite in early tests
Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite looks like a killer chipset, but one of its biggest benefits for future Android phones might end up being in battery life, with some major improvements showing up in early tests.
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Android 16 DP1: Pixel 9 gets ‘Experimental mode’ display color
Android 16 Developer Preview 1 brings a handful of user-facing additions, but nothing major so far. On the Pixel 9, there’s an “Experimental mode” display color.
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Best Android app price drops and freebies: Undergrave, Super Onion Boy 2, Cubasis 3, more
This afternoon’s roundup of Google Play price drops are now ready and waiting for your Android devices. Alongside the app deals, we have a host of notable offers on notebooks starting with Samsung’s thinnest and lightest new Galaxy Chromebook Plus alongside discounts on Microsoft’s Snapdragon X Elite Surface Pro 2-in-1 Copilot+ PC and ASUS’ new Snapdragon X Plus Copilot+ PC, not to mention a gigantic price drop on Samsung’s flagship Galaxy S24 at $420 off in the early Black Friday sale. But for now it’s all about the apps, including titles like Undergrave, Super Onion Boy 2, Cubasis 3, Kathy Rain: Director’s Cut, and more. Head below for a closer look at today’s best.
Expand Expanding CloseNotification Cooldown tames repeated alerts in Android 16 DP1
Android 16 is now available in its first Developer Preview phase. One of the new features found on Pixel devices in Android 16 DP1 is Notification Cooldown, which will minimize vibration and noise if too many notifications come in at once.
Expand Expanding CloseAndroid 16 DP1: ‘Audio sharing’ lets you share music on multiple headphones
The latest Android 16 Developer Preview is now live and while it doesn’t bring many huge user-facing changes, there are some that have been spotted before and now live. One such feature is Audio sharing, which can be enabled and activated in Android 16 Developer Preview 1.
Expand Expanding CloseHere’s everything new in Android 16 Developer Preview 1 [Gallery]
The first developer preview of Android 16 is available today, and we are looking at DP1 to find what new features have been introduced.
Expand Expanding ClosePixel 6 and 6 Pro getting Android 16 DP1
Officially, Google only promised three years of Android updates, as well as two more years of security patches, for its 2021 Tensor flagships. The Pixel 6 and 6 Pro are now getting Android 16 Developer Preview 1, which bodes well for the public launch.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle launches Android 16 Developer Preview for Pixel
With Android 16 set to launch in the second quarter of 2025, Google is starting the Developer Preview for Pixel devices today.
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Deals: New Samsung Chromebook Plus all-time low, Snapdragon PCs $440 off, Galaxy S24 Ultra $420 off, more
Today’s roundup of deals is loaded with all-time low pricing and early Black Friday offers on a collection of notebooks. First we have the first deals on Samsung’s brand new, ultra-thin Chromebook Plus with AMOLED at $100 off alongside Microsoft’s Snapdragon X Elite Surface Pro 2-in-1 Copilot+ PC at up to $440 off as well as ASUS’ new Snapdragon X Plus Copilot+ PC at $350 off. Next up is a massive Black Friday offer on Samsung’s flagship Galaxy S24 Ultra at $420 off join one of the best prices to date on its ultra-affordable Galaxy Tab A9+ tablet at $150. All of that and more awaits down below in today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break.
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