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Google Home presence sensing tests using your media devices
In addition to your phone, Nest smart devices, and Nest display/speakers, Google Home’s presence sensing feature, which aids Home & Away status and Routines, is now testing the ability to use “smart media devices.”
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Deals: Bose QuietComfort Ultra buds $120 off, Smart Monitor $300 off, OnePlus 13 $330 in savings, more
The CES 2025 reveals continue today, alongside early deals on Anker’s all-new display-equipped 140W wall charger and power bank, but there’s more at the ready. Alongside the FREE $50 reserve credit on the upcoming Galaxy S25 and the $100 credit on upcoming smart TVs from Samsung, we also have the return of $300 discounts on its wonderful M8 (M80D) Smart Monitor as well as a massive price drop on the flagship Bose QuietComfort Ultra Wireless Earbuds at $120 off. We also tracking some major launch deals on the new OnePlus 13 at $100 off with a FREE $230 smartwatch or a FREE $100 Best Buy gift card, as you might know from our launch coverage. All of that joins a host of charging gear and additional tech accessories down below.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle’s ‘Daily Listen’ lab is a personalized podcast based on your Discover feed
Google is kicking off a new experiment in Search Labs today called “Daily Listen.” It’s a bit like NotebookLM’s Audio Overviews, while there are also podcast parallels.
Expand Expanding CloseGemini inches forward on Android Auto as UI surfaces in place of Assistant [Video]
Google is slowly moving its products from Google Assistant to Gemini, with the latest example surfacing in the form of Gemini on Android Auto.
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Samsung to launch ‘subscription’ for Galaxy phones as soon as next month
According to news out of CES 2025, Samsung is reportedly planning to introduce a new “AI subscription” ahead of its Galaxy S25 event.
Expand Expanding CloseGemini overlay rolling out ‘Ask about this PDF’ on Android
As previewed at I/O 2024 in May, the Gemini overlay on Android is widely rolling out its “Ask about this PDF” integration.
Expand Expanding CloseDelta Airlines upgrading to 4K seatback screens, adding YouTube Premium and Music
At CES 2025, Delta Airlines has announced new efforts to improve the in-flight experience with 4K screens that offer YouTube Premium and YouTube Music.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Quick Share widely rolling out QR code sharing
Following the announcement in December, Google is widely rolling out QR code-based sharing in Quick Share on Android.
Expand Expanding CloseGboard starts rolling out ‘Undo’ button on Android
After first being spotted in development in July of 2023, the Gboard for Android beta is beginning to roll out an “Undo” button.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Keep updating FAB to bring back ‘single tap’ to create note
Back in November, Google redesigned Keep for Android to make note creation a two-step process. Google Keep is now readying a “Create text notes with a single tap” setting.
Expand Expanding CloseYouTube Music tests ‘Monthly Audience Metric’ to replace Subscriber count
Artist pages in YouTube Music have long included a subscriber count that’s very much carried over from the main app, and Google is now testing a new “Monthly Audience Metric.”
Expand Expanding CloseAndroid Auto 13.5 debuts with improved support for non-cars, Lucid EV prep
Google is rolling out the latest Android Auto update, v13.5, in beta which brings with it improvements to support for vehicles that are not cars, and more.
Expand Expanding CloseAndroid 15 January security patch rolling out: What’s fixed for Pixel
Google is kicking off 2025 Pixel updates with the Android 15 January security patch today for the Pixel 6, 6 Pro, 6a, 7, 7 Pro, 7a, Tablet, Fold, 8, 8 Pro, 8a, 9, 9 Pro, 9 Pro XL, and 9 Pro Fold.
Expand Expanding CloseHands-on: Lenovo Legion Tab is Android’s iPad Mini, and I guess it’s good for games too [Gallery]
Android tablets have always been better when they’re smaller. That’s why the Nexus 7 was such a hit. But, if you look back over the past decade, Android tablets with any real power basically don’t exist under 10-inches or so. That’s why the new Lenovo Legion Tab, announced at CES 2025, is so exciting – it’s basically Android’s iPad Mini.
Expand Expanding CloseSamsung opens up free reserve slots for the Galaxy S25 series; how to sign up
Samsung is starting to get things rolling for the release of the Galaxy S25 series. This year, the Galaxy S25 lineup should offer some really nice enhancements and improvements to a line that has proven it’s a strong Android option. With the reserve campaign live, here’s how you can sign up.
Expand Expanding CloseMediaTek and Google partner to develop dedicated smart home chipset
Smart home devices are getting a lot smarter, thanks to improvements in standards like what Matter has introduced to the industry. To facilitate that, Google and MediaTek are partnering up to introduce a new Filogic chip dedicated to smart home products.
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Google Home APIs enter public developer beta on Android
Following the announcement at I/O 2024, Google is launching a public developer beta for its new Home APIs on Android.
Expand Expanding CloseNew settings for ‘Google Workspace smart features’ control how apps use your data
Google will soon introduce a new settings page for “Google Workspace smart features” that better explains how your emails and other data in Workspace apps can be surfaced in Google products to provide a more personalized experience.
Expand Expanding CloseThe OnePlus 13 doesn’t have Qi2, but tries to fake it with new charger and these cases
The OnePlus 13 is here and while it doesn’t make any dumb excuses about lacking wireless charging, it does still snub Qi2. However, the OnePlus 13 does still debut “Mag,” a collection of first-party cases that add the magnetic aspect of Qi2 to the device after the fact.
Expand Expanding CloseOnePlus 13 and OnePlus 13R will still get 4 years of Android updates
Longevity is becoming a key point for Android smartphones nowadays, with Google Pixel and Samsung Galaxy devices offering 7 years of support, leading the industry. With its new OnePlus 13 and 13R, OnePlus is also upping its software update commitment, but not quite to the same level.
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CES launch deals, FREE $100 Samsung credit, Bose speakers, Android game controllers from $40, more
The CES 2025 reveals roll on, alongside this deal on Samsung’s affordable Galaxy Tab A9+ Tablet at $150, but there’s a whole lot more than that on the slate today. Joining the launch deals now live on Anker’s all-new display-equipped 140W wall charger and power bank that just debuted at CES, we also have some solid offers on Android gaming controllers from Razer and Backbone as well as a new all-time lows on Amazon’s new Dolby Atmos Fire TV Soundbar Plus and Bose’s latest 2nd-gen SoundLink Flex Bluetooth speaker, not to mention some portable SSD offers and a host of charging accessories. Head below for a closer look.
Expand Expanding ClosePixel 9 Pro XL vs. OnePlus 13: Can brains beat pure brawn? [Video]
Last year, the OnePlus 12 was among the best-value smartphone packages around. It even offered a little more bang for your buck over the Pixel 9 Pro XL – so where does that leave the brand-new OnePlus 13? Here’s everything you need to know.
Expand Expanding CloseThe OnePlus 13 ships without a charger in the box in global markets
Almost two months after the official Chinese unveil, the OnePlus 13 is now official in western markets. However, one disappointment is that, yes, there is no in-the-box charger with the global OnePlus 13.
Expand Expanding CloseThe OnePlus 13R launches with Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 at $599
The OnePlus 13R is launching alongside one of the most anticipated flagships of the year. The Android 15 phone comes as a mid-range device following a very successful predecessor, which leaves a lot to be expected for a price point a lot of users can get behind.
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