Designed, developed and published by Mozilla, the Thunderbird email client is finally here for Android in the first beta release.
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While Google seems in no hurry to build a YouTube app for Apple Vision Pro, developers such as Christian Selig (known for his work on Apollo for Reddit) have created alternative apps to access the platform on visionOS. Unfortunately, it seems that Google wasn’t happy about this and asked Apple to remove the YouTube app “Juno” from the App Store.
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The LinkBuds weren’t exactly run-of-the-mill earbuds when they were announced in 2022. The earbuds with a ring-shaped driver are truly hear-through, though they came with some fallbacks. Sony has redesigned the LinkBuds Open to bring better design, improved sound, and a longer battery life.
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The Android 15 QPR1 Settings app redesign on Pixel moves the “Google” menu to the top of the list. All other devices are now seeing a big Material You overhaul of “Google services.”
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Since launch, access to Gemini Nano has been limited to Google and OEM apps, but broader experimental availability for Android app developers is now here.
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Microsoft has just made a host of big Copilot announcements including new AI features for Windows, updated branding and designs, and more.
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Today’s best deals are headlined by an ongoing price drop we spotted late yesterday on Samsung’s silver and white titanium Galaxy Watch Ultra alongside a particularly notable promo that knocks $400 off the sweet new OnePlus Crimson Shadow Open foldable with $50 in FREE bonus gear. From there, we tracking the return of all-time low pricing on the 4-pack of Samsung SmartTag 2 item trackers as well was the see-through Nothing Ear wireless buds with ChatGPT support back at the $119 all-time low. All of that and more is waiting down below.
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Two years after the launch of the 1080p-only Chromecast with Google TV and four years after the 4K launchpad for Google TV, we have the highly anticipated Google TV Streamer. Is it the upgrade we’ve waited for or a misfire for home streaming? Here’s everything you need to know.
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Following render leaks that showed off the design yesterday, another Pixel 9a leak reveals the dimensions of Google’s upcoming mid-range device as well as the four colors it might come in.
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Following phones in August, Google is adding a Search tab to the Play Store on Android tablets and foldables in a design that completely misses the point of large-screen UIs.
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After a patent dispute between Oppo and Nokia (affecting OnePlus) was resolved earlier this year, OnePlus will be forced to stop selling smartphones in Germany yet again following a second patent dispute.
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Most trackers for the Android Find My Device network and the Apple Find My network are locked in to a single network, but Pebblebee wants to solve that with new “Universal” trackers that work with both.
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YouTube TV is finally rolling out a feature that has been available in YouTube as a Premium-only feature – background play. It seems that the ability to listen in the background is being added to both Android and iOS YouTube TV apps.
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One of the best, if not the best adapter for wireless Android Auto has been the original, AAWireless. Now, it’s getting a sequel in AAWireless “TWO,” which launches on October 20.
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Along with the latest ChromeOS features, Google today announced two new devices that span the full size spectrum: Lenovo Chromebook Duet 11” and Samsung Galaxy Chromebook Plus.
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In addition to the Quick Insert menu, the latest set of Chromebook Plus features, including a new Recorder app, are rolling out over the coming weeks.
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Google today is announcing the latest ChromeOS devices and Chromebook Plus features. This includes a new physical Quick Insert key that changes the Chromebook keyboard.
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Despite the global launch just a few days ago, the immensely popular BBC iPlayer is not yet available to download on the Google TV Streamer.
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The Developer Preview for the next version of Android usually gets underway in February and progresses to a Beta in April with the public release set for Q3. Work on Android 16 is fully underway and points to an earlier than usual “25Q2” release.
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The monthly “Google System Release Notes” primarily detail what’s new in Play services, Play Store, and Play system update across Android phones/tablets, Wear OS, Google/Android TV, Auto, and PC. Some features apply to end users, while others are aimed at developers.
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Google Photos will always try to bring old photos up to the surface in the form of “Memories,” but sometimes, certain faces will creep up that you’d rather not see. Google Photos allows you to block recognized faces from the Memories feature; here’s how.
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Earlier this month, Gemini Live started rolling out to free users on Android and it’s now, including the 10 voices, fully available in English. This follows the initial launch for Gemini Advanced subscribers in August.
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Monday afternoon’s roundup of the day’s best Android game and app deals is now ready to go down below. Just be sure to also stop by some of the hardware offers we spotted today headlined by the return Amazon low on Samsung’s silver and white titanium Galaxy Watch Ultra as well as this morning’s price drops on Samsung’s new Galaxy Watch 7. We also have a notable deal on its fastest 128GB 200MB/s Ultimate microSD card and a solid promotional offer on OnePlus Pad 2, but for now we are focused on the apps. Highlights include titles like Caves of Lore, Backflip Madness, Muse Dash, Zenge, and a series of freebies. Head below for a closer look.
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On Saturday, YouTube and YouTube Music lost a ton of songs, but a deal with SESAC has now been reached and removed content is soon returning.
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