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Oppo Find N2 Flip is now the first foldable with Android 14 beta
Android 14 is getting new betas on more devices, with the Oppo Find N2 Flip now the first foldable to gain access.
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With the necessary “Cross-Device Services” component having rolled out last month, Google officially announced today that Chromebooks can stream apps from your Android phone.
Expand Expanding CloseYour Pixel 7a could be free with up to $500 in Google Store trade-ins
Google’s freshly announced Pixel 7a is the newest midrange offering from the company. At $499, it’s the cheapest Pixel 7 around, though the Pixel 7a could be free with the right trade-in at the Google Store.
Expand Expanding Close‘Home Panel’ brings more smart home controls to Google Pixel lockscreens [Video]
Google’s strategy for quickly accessing smart home controls via Android devices has been uprooted multiple times over the past couple of years, and at Google I/O 2023, a new version was announced. “Home Panel” is a useful new lockscreen tool that adds smart home controls to your Pixel smartphone or tablet.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Home app for iOS is getting Matter support
After rolling out on Android last year, Google has announced that it will bring Matter support to the Google Home app on iOS soon.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle’s official Pixel Tablet case is $79
With the new Pixel Tablet announced in full, users who pre-order the device will want to pair it up with a case. The tricky thing is that the nature of the Pixel Tablet requires a well-designed case made with its special docking feature in mind.
Expand Expanding CloseThe OnePlus 11 just got its first Android 14 beta
Google I/O was pretty quiet regarding Android 14, but a new beta dropped today for Pixel phones. On top of that, OnePlus is now joining in on the fun, with the first Android 14 Beta now available for OnePlus 11.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle TV and Android TV apps get a new design language [Gallery]
When Android TV debuted back in 2014, many apps on the platform shared the same design language, but that disappeared over time as that UI became dated. Now, at I/O 2023, Google is introducing a new set of components for app developers to speed up developing apps for Android TV OS that brings a new look for those apps.
Expand Expanding CloseHere’s everything new in Android 14 Beta 2 [Gallery]
Joining the absolute fray of Google I/O 2023 announcements today is Android 14 Beta 2 for Pixel.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Home app will fully support legacy Nest Cam starting in July
Almost two years after effectively sealing the fate of the Nest app, Google is finally bringing its older Nest Cams into the Google Home app alongside new models.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Calendar and Weather getting tablet redesigns
In announcing the Pixel Tablet and Fold, Google emphasized that over 50 of its apps have been updated for large screens. Many of the tablet redesigns have already rolled out, with a few more coming to benefit Google Calendar, Weather, and the Play Store.
Expand Expanding ClosePixel Buds A-Series launch in new ‘Sea’ color
Along with the Pixel 7a, Pixel Tablet, and Pixel Fold, Google packed a new colorway into an existing product – the Pixel Buds A-Series, now available in “Sea.”
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The Pixel 6a is down to $349 in the wake of Google’s newest device
In the wake of a new budget A-series device, the Pixel 6a’s price is down to $349 on Google’s online store with other retailers following suit.
Expand Expanding CloseAndroid 14 Beta 2 for Pixel phones rolling out
After the lockscreen clock and shortcut tentpoles was revealed at Google I/O 2023, Android 14 Beta 2 for Pixel phones is rolling out today.
Expand Expanding CloseAndroid Automotive OS 14 will be able to use multiple in-car displays, YouTube app coming
Google’s Android Automotive OS is coming to more cars and, with its Android 14 upgrade, it will be able to use multiple displays in a car. On top of that, there’s also a YouTube app coming to Android Automotive.
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Waze will show EV stations on Android Auto and CarPlay
Initially brought to mobile, the Waze app has the ability to show drivers where the nearest charging stations are and the important details that follow. Now, the Google-owned app is bringing that feature to Android Auto and CarPlay, expanding the user base significantly.
Expand Expanding CloseAndroid Auto getting a Weather Channel app, Zoom and Microsoft Teams support
Android Auto is getting a few new apps, with an app from The Weather Channel set to arrive this year, and support from Zoom, Microsoft Teams, and more for taking calls on the road.
Expand Expanding CloseGet an extra 10% on your Android trade-in to get Google’s new Pixel 7a and Fold
Google officially announced the Pixel 7a and the Pixel Fold today at Google I/O. With both devices available now, now’s the time to lock in your current smartphone’s cash value with 9to5Google’s official trade-in partner, Decluttr. Plus use code “9TO5GOOGLE23” to get an extra 10% cashback for a limited time.
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Google Pixel 7a costs $549 on Verizon
The Pixel 7a was just officially announced and is available starting tomorrow, but a Verizon-specific model will cost you a bit more.
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Today’s Android game and app deals: Arrog, Railways, Murders on Budapest, and more
Today’s collection of Android game and app deals has now been gathered for you down below. Our mid-week collection of Google Play software deals are joined by a notable price drop on the Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro alongside ongoing offers on Pixel Buds Pro and Google’s Pixel Stand 2nd Gen. On the app side of things, highlight titles include Arrog, Railways – Train Simulator, OrbaDrone – Robot Escape, Murders on Budapest, and X Launcher Pro, among others. Head below for a complete look at today’s best Android game and app deals.
Expand Expanding CloseEverything new for developers at Google I/O: Android Studio, Flutter, AI, and more
While Google I/O has served as a venue for some of the company’s biggest debuts over the years, the conference has always had its roots in developer news.
This post will be steadily updated over the duration of the Google I/O 2023 developer keynote with the latest news from all of the company’s various avenues of development, as well as news from the “What’s New” sessions afterward. We’re expecting news from Android, Flutter, Jetpack, and Firebase, as well as many AI-related announcements.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Play adds generative AI, subscription upgrade pricing, more
The developer use cases for generative AI are as promising as the consumer ones, and Google Play will leverage it “present your app or game in the best possible light” and “helping users discover your title is their next favorite.”
Expand Expanding ClosePixel Fold and Tablet hands-on: Unexpected first-generation surprises [Gallery]
Ahead of Google I/O 2023, we went hands-on with the Pixel Fold and Tablet. Both are first-generation products, but one — surprisingly — ends up feeling less so than the other.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Home app redesign leaves beta with new Wear OS and tablet features
The Google Home app picked up a major revamp last year, and now that redesign is rolling out to the general public as it brings further updates for Wear OS and tablets.
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