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Deals: Galaxy Watch 7 lows from $250, Copilot+ PCs up to $550 off, Moto razr+ 2024 $200 off, smart TVs, more
Your Monday edition of the day’s best deals is now ready to go starting with the best Amazon prices yet on Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 wearables from under $250. We then move on to a massive Copilot+ PC sale feature models from Samsung, Microsoft, ASUS, more starting at $750 alongside the return of Prime Day pricing on the new Motorola razr+ 2024 edition, up to $350 off Google Pixel 8 Pro, Google smart TV offers, microSD discounts, and more. Head below for a closer look at everything.
Expand Expanding CloseSamsung rolling out One UI to TVs, adds Google TV features – here’s everything new
As announced earlier this month, Samsung is bringing One UI to its Tizen-powered TVs, and the updates are rolling out now.
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LG is rolling out Google Cast support to some 2023 TVs
LG is now rolling out an update to its 2023 TVs which delivers Google Cast support.
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Samsung Galaxy S24 FE is free at Verizon, its true purpose in life
The Galaxy S24 FE is a confusing value on paper, but there’s an obvious reason for its existence – freebies and promotions. Currently, Galaxy S24 FE is free for Verizon customers.
Expand Expanding CloseOppo previews Find X8’s shutter button, works just like iPhone 16 Camera Control [Video]
Oppo is adding a new feature to its upcoming Find X8, with a shutter button that works exactly like Apple’s new “Camera Control” feature on iPhone 16.
Expand Expanding CloseWhat makes something an ‘ad’ on Google TV?
Ads are a huge part of, well, everything online in 2024. That includes Google TV, but the company’s living room experience also splits hairs on what could be considered an “ad.” So, what makes something an ad?
Expand Expanding CloseAn early look at Chrome for Android’s bottom address bar [Gallery]
In recent weeks, Chrome for Android started working on a bottom address bar, and an early look is now available.
Expand Expanding ClosePixelated 027: Living with the Pixel 9
Welcome to episode 27 of Pixelated, a podcast by 9to5Google. This week, we talk all about the Pixel 9 after using it for a few weeks.
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Xbox Cloud Gaming will soon let you stream any game you own
Microsoft plans to open up streaming ability to any game you own through Xbox. This is separate from the limited number of games available through Xbox Game Pass.
Expand Expanding CloseI wish every tablet had the same matte display as TCL Tab 10 NXTPAPER 5G
One of the best trends in mobile devices lately is a push for anti-reflective displays, and no one does that better than TCL. Lately, I’ve been able to try out the TCL Tab 10 NXTPAPER 5G, and the biggest standout to me has been the display, which I just want on every tablet from now on.
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Best Android app price drops and freebies: Dragon Quest Builders, Undergrave, more
Your Friday edition of the best Android game and app deals is now ready to go down below. But before you head down to check them out, scope out the deals we are tracking on TP-Link’s Google Home magnetic wireless smart cam as well as Samsung’s Galaxy Buds 3 Pro and new all-time low pricing on the Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra. As for the apps, highlights include Dragon Quest Builders, BE-A Walker, Undergrave -Tactical Roguelike, Clue, Unbroken Soul, and more. Head below for a closer look at everything down below.
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Android Automotive is now coming to motorcycles too
When you think of Android Automotive, you probably think of cars, EVs to be specific. But that’s not the only place the OS can be used, as KTM is now using Android Automotive OS on motorcycles.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Search ‘Quick View’ will show recipes without opening a website
A new feature in Google Search seems to be in testing. Some are seeing a new “Quick View” button in Google Search that will instantly display recipe ingredients without opening the website.
Expand Expanding CloseCircle to Search loses Google Lens shortcut
With the addition of song lookup last month, Circle to Search was visually tweaked, and has now lost its Google Lens shortcut.
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Deals: Galaxy Tab S9 $180+ off, Galaxy Watch Ultra drops again, Bose Ultra Headphones $150 off, more
Friday’s best deals are headlined by a significant price drop on the base model Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 at $387 under the most affordable S10 and now sitting at one of the lowest prices we have ever tracked. But the Samsung deals keep coming as not only is the best price ever still live on the Galaxy Buds 3 Pro at nearly $100 off, but the Galaxy Watch Ultra has somehow now dropped down even lower than the $100 deals we spotted for Prime Day. From there, we have the regularly $429 Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones starting from $279 alongside some Google Home gear, chargers, speakers, and more. Scope it all out down below.
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Pixel Buds app now appears in Pixel Launcher [Update: Themed icon]
On Pixel phones, Google previously hid the Pixel Buds app from appearing in the launcher, but that has now been reversed.
Expand Expanding CloseHuawei’s Android-free ‘HarmonyOS NEXT’ will go live next week
Huawei is in the middle of ditching support for Android in favor of its own operating system. The new Huawei OS – HarmonyOS NEXT – is set to debut next week.
Expand Expanding CloseApple TV+ is coming to Android devices through Prime Video later this month
Apple TV+ does not have a functioning Android app, even though its library is growing and spans multiple other platforms. That could change, as Prime Video may start offering Apple TV+ as an add-on to its currently available Android app.
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Wear OS 5 for the original Pixel Watch and Pixel Watch 2 was pulled after some users had their devices soft brick, with Google today providing an update on what’s happening.
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After first announcing its intentions to launch an Android game store earlier this year, Microsoft has confirmed that the Xbox app will let users buy and play games through the Xbox app starting in November.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle rolling out new charging screen to old Pixel Watches
With the Pixel Watch 3, Google introduced a new charging screen that is now rolling out to older wearables.
Expand Expanding CloseAndroid Theft protection, including Detection & Remote Lock, widely rolling out
Google looks to be widely rolling out Android’s new Theft protection features that “protect your personal data if your device is stolen.” This includes Theft Detection, Offline Device, and Remote Lock.
Expand Expanding CloseThese Motorola phones are probably getting Android 15… eventually
Motorola has a bit of an iffy track record as far as Android updates go, and the company has yet to formally announce details regarding its Android 15 update. However, an initial list has been uncovered.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Wallet rolls out Quick Settings Tile on Samsung phones
After announcing in late August, the Google Wallet Quick Settings (QS) Tile for Samsung Galaxy phones has now widely launched.
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