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Google is pushing more Android apps to use the new photo picker
Google introduced a system photo picker in Android a while back, allowing for better privacy of the photos, videos, and files on your device. Now, Google is pushing for more Android apps to use the new photo picker.
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Deals: Samsung M8 Smart Monitor $300 off, Galaxy Watch FE $150, Google Fitbit Ace, charging gear, and more
Friday’s best deals are now ready to go down below starting with a massive $300 price drop on Samsung’s latest 32-inch M8 Smart Monitor. We then move on to a few notable wearable deals starting with the Amazon all-time low on the 2024 Samsung Galaxy Watch FE as well as return low pricing on the 40mm Cream Galaxy Watch 7 and Google’s new Fitbit Ace LTE kids smartwatch that is now seeing a solid $50 price drop. All of that joins a host of charging deals, magnetic accessories for those MagSafe cases, and more.
Expand Expanding CloseOnePlus 13 leaks with wood grain back, flatter edges
OnePlus is preparing to launch its next flagship soon, and ahead of that launch, an image leak has hit the web that allegedly shows off the OnePlus 13 and its updated design.
Expand Expanding CloseIs your Pixel running smoother after updating to Android 15? [Poll]
With Android 15 now rolling out to the Pixel 6, 7, 8, and 9 series, we’re wondering if you area seeing smoother performance after updating.
Expand Expanding Close‘Listen to this page’ in Chrome for Android gets background playback
Google only officially announced Chrome’s “Listen to this page” capability last month as part of the latest Android features for the fall season, and an update this week adds support for background playback.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Photos website can now directly back up folders on your computer
Google Photos on the web is getting an interesting new backup capability that can upload a folder “from your computer automatically.”
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Oppo shows off ColorOS 15, full of smooth animations and lots of iOS… ‘inspiration’ [Video]
Ahead of a rollout starting in November, Oppo has revealed ColorOS 15 with some big UI changes, but also a lot of… let’s say “inspiration” from iOS.
Expand Expanding CloseHere’s a Google-provided list of Android devices ready for Circle to Search (but it’s not fully accurate)
After months being exclusive to Google Pixel and Samsung Galaxy devices, Circle to Search is expanding, and now Google has confirmed a list of devices that are ready to support the feature.
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Best Android app price drops and freebies: Air Control HD, Rush Rally Origins, Towaga, more
This afternoon’s roundup of the best Android game and app deals is now ready and waiting for you down below. On your way down check out the deep deals we are now tracking on Samsung’s latest and most affordable Galaxy Tab S9 FE, this Google Home smart camera at just $14.50, the new all-time low on Lenovo’s Snapdragon Chromebook Duet 3 tablet, and the best price yet on the 2024 Moto G Power 5G Android smartphone. As for the apps, highlights include titles like Air Control HD, Rush Rally Origins, Towaga: Among Shadows, Dungeon of the Endless: Apogee, and more. Scope everything out down below.
Read MoreGoogle starts testing adding your passport to Wallet on Android
As announced in September, Google Wallet is starting to test the ability to make digital IDs with US passports. It can be used as some TSA checkpoints.
Expand Expanding CloseOnePlus will launch its Android 15 update next week with focus on AI and animations
As the floodgates for Android 15 are opening, OnePlus and Oppo are preparing to show off their Android 15 updates to OxygenOS and ColorOS.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle announces big reorg: Gemini app team moves to DeepMind, Assistant now part of Pixel/Android
Google CEO Sundar Pichai announced a big reorganization across Gemini, Assistant, and Search.
Expand Expanding ClosePixel Buds Pro 2 vs Nothing Ear and Galaxy Buds 3 Pro: There’s a clear winner
Truly wireless earbuds are everywhere in 2024, but finding the one that’s right for you can be tough. Over the past few months, the standout choices for me have been the Nothing Ear, the Galaxy Buds 3 Pro, and most recently, the Pixel Buds Pro 2. In my book, there’s a clear winner of the three.
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Deals: OnePlus Watch 2 bundle $110 off, Galaxy Watch Ultra $130 off, Chromebook Duet $220, more
Today’s collection of deals feature a series of notable wearable offers including OnePlus Watch 2 down at $220 alongside the 2R model on sale for $180, both with an extra FREE band or charger thrown in. That offer joins one of the lowest prices yet on Samsung’s Galaxy Watch Ultra at $130 off as well as its Galaxy Tab S9 FE at $110 off and this deal on Lenovo’s Snapdragon Chromebook Duet 3 tablet with an included keyboard down at the $220 all-time low. We also have 2024 Motorola smartphones, charging gear, and much more. Scope it all out below.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle drops ‘experimental’ status for NotebookLM
Google is continuing to build on the viral success of NotebookLM with a handful of updates today. With millions of users to date, Google’s NotebookLM is losing the “experimental” status/badge in the top-left corner.
Expand Expanding CloseHow to permanently save tab groups in Google Chrome
Google Chrome’s tab groups have been around since 2020 and have become one of the better features of Google’s browser. A recent change to the design of tab groups makes it easier to store and save them in Chrome for later.
Expand Expanding CloseYou should change these Android 15 features now [Video]
Android 15 has arrived for Pixel devices, with more phones expected to be updated in the coming months. Here are some features that we think you should enable or change right away to improve, secure, and enhance your Android 15 experience.
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You can now get the glow-in-the-dark Android figure without the insane shipping cost
Google started selling a glow-in-the-dark Android figure recently, but with a hefty added cost for shipping. Now, Dead Zebra has also opened up sales, and it’s much more affordable.
Expand Expanding CloseSamsung teaser shows Galaxy Z Fold 6 ‘Special Edition’ first look
Samsung has officially acknowledged the arrival of a new Galaxy device in a new teaser video, pointing to what is probably the Galaxy Z Fold 6 “Special Edition” announcement in just a few days.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Pixel sees ‘highest-ever’ quarterly sales on the back of Pixel 9 launch
Google has never been a huge player in the smartphone market, but Pixel sales continue to grow. According to a new report, Q3 2024 saw the “highest-ever” quarterly sales for Google Pixel, right as the Pixel 9 series hit the market.
Expand Expanding CloseMotorola phones are getting Circle to Search, but I have more questions than answers
Motorola has announced that its smartphones will also be getting Google’s Circle to Search feature, but there are a lot of questions left unanswered.
Expand Expanding CloseAndroid gets beloved, award-winning digital ‘playroom’ game for kids that was iOS-exclusive for years
After years on iOS as an award-winning game for young children, Pok Pok is finally launching on Android.
Expand Expanding CloseThe Android 15 floodgates are opening with more updates rolling out soon
After a late start, Android 15 is now rolling out to Pixel phones with the latest monthly updates, and the floodgates are starting to open for other brands as well.
Expand Expanding CloseBlackmagic Camera 1.4 adds support for Xperia, Oppo devices, Bluetooth mics, and more
The latest Blackmagic Camera 1.4 update is now rolling out for Android. The headline additions are support for several Sony Xperia and Oppo devices and Bluetooth mic connectivity.
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