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Today’s Android app deals and freebies: Little Big Workshop, SpongeBob, Chicken Police, more
Thursday afternoon’s roundup of the best Android game and app deals is now ready to go, as per usual down below. On your way to scope them out, be sure to check out the deals we have on the new 165Hz Hisense U8 mini-LED Google smart TVs at up to $800 off as well as discounts on Galaxy Watch 7 models and this rare deal on the Google TV Streamer (4K) down at $79. As for the apps, highlights include titles like Little Big Workshop, SpongeBob SquarePants, Chicken Police – Paint it RED!, No More Buttons, and more. Hit the fold for more.
Read MoreGoogle Store posts its own Pixel 9a vs. iPhone 16e comparison
Over the years, Google marketing has compared the Pixel to the iPhone. There was notably the Phone X vs. Pixel 3a Night Sight campaign in 2019. The latest example — Pixel 9a vs. iPhone 16e — makes for the most explicit comparison to date.
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According to a new leak, Motorola has a new Razr “Ultra” device in the works that has a 7-inch foldable display, an upgraded chip, and more.
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According to hints in Google’s code, Gemini is seemingly on its way to cars with Android Automotive in a move that should surprise no one.
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Nvidia rolling out another new Shield TV update with these fixes
Nvidia is rolling out a new hotfix update for the Shield TV which delivers a handful of fixes, but the update isn’t available to everyone.
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After previously offering a 50% discount, Google is now giving US college students free Gemini Advanced and Google One AI Premium for 15 months.
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Lenovo’s next Legion Tab could launch in May with screen & battery upgrades
According to a leaker, Lenovo plans to launch a new Legion Tab update in May that includes Snapdragon 8 Elite and major display and battery upgrades.
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In facing a federal hearing concerning Google’s advertising practices, a US judge ruled that the company harmed consumers and publishers by forming an ad tech monopoly, which offers little room for any competition to form.
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Deals: Google TV Streamer (4K), Legion Go S PC gaming handheld $130 off, Galaxy Watch 7 $90 off, more
Today’s best deals are starting off with the first solid discount on the Google TV Streamer (4K) down at $79 shipped to join the ongoing up to $300 price drops on on Pixel 9/Pro and Pixel 9 Pro Fold, as well as this Google Play store gift card with a FREE $5 Target credit. Next up, we have as much as $90 in savings on Galaxy Watch 7 models as well as the very first discount on Lenovo’s latest Legion Go S PC gaming handheld at $130 off. Head below for everything else including a completely FREE $400 Music Frame with Samsung’s 2025 smart TV lineup and The Frame Pro.
Expand Expanding CloseQuick Share redesign looks more like a normal app with prep for ‘Receive’ and ‘Send’ tabs [Gallery]
Google appears to be working on a heavily revamped Quick Share experience on Android, with a new redesign having just surfaced.
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Google TV Streamer drops to $79 in its first major discount
The Google TV Streamer launched last year to replace the Chromecast with a new price of $99, a bit of a hard pill to swallow for some. Now, Google is offering the first major discount on the Google TV Streamer, with a sale price to $79.99.
Expand Expanding CloseSamsung resumes One UI 7 rollout for Galaxy S24 series after delay
After a last-minute delay, Samsung is now restarting the rollout of One UI 7 for the Galaxy S24 series with an updated build.
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Google on how it maintains Search reliability and speed
Google is out with a blog post today detailing its Search infrastructure, and how it keeps in mind speed and reliability when developing new features.
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Android 16 Beta 4 update set for tomorrow
For the third release in a row, Google has teased that the next Android 16 preview update is officially coming Thursday, April 17 with Beta 4.
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Google releases Pixel Camera 9.8 patch update [U]
Google is rolling out an update to Pixel Camera 9.8 that presumably addresses some bugs. This is the first patch for the Pixel 9a following last week’s launch.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle makes Gemini Live camera & screen sharing free on Android
Last week, Google started widely rolling out Gemini Live camera and screen sharing to Advanced subscribers, and the Project Astra-powered capabilities will soon be free for all Android users.
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Today’s Android app deals and freebies: Atom RPG, Ailment, Eight-Minute Empire, more
This afternoon’s lineup of Android game and app deals is now live and waiting for you down below as usual. On your way down, be sure to stop by the deals we are tracking today, starting off with Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra at up to $443 off alongside Nothing’s CMF Buds Pro 2 at $47 and Samsung’s Galaxy Chromebook Plus at its lowest price of the year, not to mention the ongoing $300 price drops on unlocked Google Pixel 9/Pro devices. As for the apps, highlight include titles like Atom RPG, Ailment, Eight-Minute Empire, and more. Everything awaits below.
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Xbox app for Android & iOS will soon be able to buy games, remote play moving to web
Microsoft has announced a slew of new Xbox updates this week, including support for buying games and Game Pass via the Android app.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle is being slightly less explicit with Pixel end-of-life dates
When trying to find out when your Pixel will get updates and support, you might be left frustrated that Google is being less explicit with end-of-life dates for the lineup.
Expand Expanding ClosePixel 9a vs. Pixel 7a: Is now the time to upgrade? [Video]
Is now the time to upgrade from the Pixel 7a to the brand-new Pixel 9a? Well, maybe. However, there is more to the equation than meets the eye. Here’s what you need to know.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Wallet app adding real-time status to train tickets
After previewing back in September, the Google Wallet Android app can now show the real-time status of trains, starting in two countries.
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Deals: Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra up to $443 off, CMF Buds Pro 2 $47, Samsung Galaxy Chromebook Plus, more
Your mid-week lineup of the best Android, Chromebook, and accessory deals is now live and ready to go. Firstly, we are kicking things off with a $150 price drop on the latest Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra alongside some open-box offers with full warranties at as much as $443 off the going rates. We also spotted Nothing’s CMF Buds Pro 2 down at $47 in all four colorways as well as Samsung’s Galaxy Chromebook Plus – one of the thinnest and lightest out there – at $125 off the list. All of that and more awaits below in today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break.
Expand Expanding Close[Update: Optional] Google rolling out auto-restart security feature to Android
With the latest Google Play services update, Android is rolling out a new security feature that automatically restarts (or auto-reboots) devices that have been “locked for 3 consecutive days.”
Expand Expanding CloseSamsung posts updated One UI 7 rollout schedule through July amid delay
Galaxy users can’t exactly seem to catch a break between the delayed One UI 7 launch and now a delayed rollout. After One UI 7 was recently delayed due to a severe bug, Samsung released an updated schedule, pushing some devices out to July.
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