Here’s everything new in Android 17 QPR3 Beta 1 [Gallery]
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Google Wallet on Android and Wear OS supporting Aliro smart lock standard
In November of 2023, the Connectivity Standards Alliance (CSA) announced Aliro as a new standard for smart locks, and Google Wallet is now adding support.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle expands Search AI Mode access to free users on waitlist
Google announced the new Search AI Mode at the start of March, and waitlist access is now expanding beyond Google One AI Premium to free users.
Expand Expanding CloseThese AirTag-like trackers support Android’s ‘Find My Device’ network
Launched to the public in 2024, the “Find My Device” network leverages billions of Android smartphones to find your devices, and also AirTag-like trackers. Here’s a list of trackers that are available for Andorid.
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OnePlus or Oppo may launch a smaller phone with a 6,200 mAh battery in April
OnePlus and Oppo are gearing up to launch smaller phones and a leaker claims the battery is bigger than initially expected.
Expand Expanding CloseSamsung restores April 10 release date for One UI 7 rollout in the US
Samsung’s One UI 7 update has already been heavily delayed, but it seems that one final delay is no longer happening, as Samsung has restored a release date for Galaxy owners eagerly awaiting the update.
Expand Expanding CloseDisney+ now lets you remove titles from ‘Continue Watching’ row, not on Google TV
Disney+ is rolling out an update that allows users to remove titles from the “Continue Watching” row, but it’s not available everywhere just yet.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle on how to clean Pixel Buds Pro 2 mesh that ‘can greatly affect’ audio quality
Earlier this month, Google shared more detailed instructions on how to clean the “rear vent mesh” on the Pixel Buds Pro 2.
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You can currently get a tracker for Android’s Find My Device network for just $15
Trackers for Android’s Find My Device network are readily available nowadays, but they aren’t particularly cheap. Right now, though, you can get a tracker for Android’s Find My Device network for a mere $15, around 50% off of the usual cost.
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Today’s Android app deals and freebies: House of Da Vinci, Methods Detective, more
This afternoon’s roundup of Google Play Store deals to kick off the week in Android app discounts is now ready to go below. Joining the ongoing Samsung sale featuring hundreds in enhanced trade-in savings on the new Galaxy S25 devices and more, we are also tracking a major deal on the beloved Sony XM5 ANC headphones at $150 off alongside a new low on the Nothing Ear transparent wireless ANC buds, and this notable discount on Samsung’s 180MB/s 1TB PRO Plus microSD card. As for the apps, highlights include titles like The House of Da Vinci, Methods: Detective Competition, Skel and Defense, and a host of freebies. Head below for a closer look.
Read MoreReport: Samsung ‘finalizing’ smart glasses with display and gesture recognition, coming this year
It’s been a long time coming, but Samsung is reportedly in the process of “finalizing” a pair of smart glasses with a built-in display that would be coming later this year.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Drive is now widely available on Snapdragon-powered Windows laptops
The launch of the Snapdragon X Elite and X Plus last year brought a new importance to making Windows apps for Arm-powered PCs, and one notable omission was Google Drive. After launching in beta last year, the Google Drive app for Windows is now widely available for Snapdragon and Arm-powered machines.
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Deals: ‘Works with Alexa+’ smart displays and speakers from $30, Sony XM5 headphones $150 off, more
Now sitting alongside the ongoing Samsung enhanced trade-in offers on its latest S25 devices and much more, the early Amazon Big Spring Sale deals are kicking off with a host of price drops on ‘works with Alexa+’ smart displays and speakers from $30. From there we move over to some of the lowest prices to date on the beloved Sony XM5 headphones at $150 off as well as the previous XM4 set from $180, down from the regular $350 list price. The Nothing Ear transparent wireless ANC buds are now at a new $100 low while Walmart has now launched its giant Super Savings Week Spring sale. All of that and more awaits below in today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break.
Expand Expanding CloseSamsung is removing its most advanced lock screen customization in One UI 7
Within Samsung’s Good Lock modules, LockStar is a popular addition to Galaxy devices. While the app has historically allowed users to change how notifications appear on the lock screen, LockStar loses that ability in One UI 7. This isn’t a matter of broken functionality; Samsung apparently just doesn’t want to support it.
Expand Expanding CloseGemini app preps letting you generate 8-second videos with Veo 2
Last month, Google teased what’s coming next to Gemini Advanced, and work on letting Gemini app users generate video with Veo 2 is finalizing.
Expand Expanding CloseMotorola Razr (2025) leaks with smaller display, big battery, and a vibrant green color [Gallery]
Motorola is working on a new collection of Razr devices, and the leaks are starting to pour in, including a new look at the base Motorola Razr (2025) which has updated specs and some gorgeous new colors too.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle teases new Pixel ‘Imagination Studio’ coming to Japan on March 29
Through social media, Google is teasing another new announcement around Pixel devices for later this week, with an “Imagination Studio” coming.
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YouTube says low quality playback issues on iOS should now be fixed
Last week, YouTube acknowledged a widespread issue with low quality video playback on iOS devices, but now says that the problem is fixed.
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Gemini Live’s Astra screen sharing has a nice glow to it
Over the past few days, more reports of Gemini Live’s Astra-powered screen and video sharing have emerged with a look at the UI and its familiar glow.
Expand Expanding CloseAndroid 16 Beta lets more Pixels use screen-off fingerprint unlock
The recent Android 16 Beta 3 (and Beta 3.1) release updates a feature limited to the Pixel 9 and allows all devices from the Pixel 6 and newer to use fingerprint unlock while the screen is off.
Expand Expanding CloseOn the year-long Google Photos redesign
The big development for Google Photos in the past year is the Gemini-powered “Ask Photos,” but that shouldn’t overshadow a series of redesigns that feels like it concluded with the simplified bottom bar that rolled out earlier this week.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle updates Circle to Search with transparent navigation bar [U]
Following the extended long-press and boosted vibration, Google’s next update for Circle to Search is a transparent navigation bar for Search results.
Expand Expanding CloseFoldables have finally remembered how to not be boring – what do you want next?
Foldables already feel stagnant despite having hit the market a mere 6 years ago, but one new device this week showed that there are still new ideas to be had. So, what do you want next?
Expand Expanding CloseGemini Live’s Astra camera, screen sharing starts appearing on Android
As promised at MWC earlier this month, Google’s rollout of Project Astra-powered camera and screen sharing capabilities to Gemini Live is now underway.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle fixes missing Maps Timeline history, backups can now be restored
Earlier this month, some Google Maps users found that their Timeline location history was missing, but the company has now fixed the issue.
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