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Pixel 9 gets 10 fixes with Android 15 QPR1, OTA images live
The first big update to Android 15 is rolling out today with QPR1 and it contains a number of fixes for the Pixel 9 series and older supported Google phones.
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Waymo is expanding robotaxi services to Miami, beginning operations in early 2025
As promised, robotaxi developer Waymo is expanding its Waymo One service to new US cities. The latest on its service map is Miami, which will see a start of robotaxi testing operations next year before Waymo opens up public rides to all customers. ¡Hasta pronto, Miami!
Read MoreGoogle Pixel 6, 7, and Fold will officially get two more years of Android OS updates
Google has updated its policy around Android OS updates on its first two generations of Tensor-powered Pixel devices, bringing two more years of updates to Pixel 6 series, Pixel 7 series, and Pixel Fold.
Expand Expanding CloseOnePlus Watch 3 surfaces again, has a much bigger battery in a thinner design
A regulatory listing seems to reveal more details around the OnePlus Watch 3, with the updated smartwatch being a little bit thinner, but roughly the same overall size despite having a much bigger battery.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Wallet adds support for sixth state ID on Android
Following the last addition in August, Google Wallet for Android is now rolling out support for New Mexico state IDs.
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Google announces PaliGemma 2 vision-language model
After announcing Gemma 2 at I/O 2024 in May, Google today is introducing PaliGemma 2 as its latest open vision-language model (VLM).
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Deals: Bose QuietComfort Ultra $130 off, 2024 Motorola Edge $250 off, Samsung microSD cards, and more
While we are still tracking a new all-time low on the flagship Nothing Ear transparent wireless earbuds alongside some massive price drops on the Samsung Cyber Monday sale, a fresh batch of deals has arrived today as well. Firstly, we are once again tracking Black Friday all-time lows on the wonderful Bose Diamond 60th anniversary QuietComfort Ultra Bluetooth Headphones at $130 off to join its holiday speaker sale. Next is a new Amazon all-time low on the the latest unlocked Motorola Edge a $250 off, a sweet discount on Samsung’s fastest 128GB 200MB/s PRO Ultimate microSD card and a rare price drop on Nanoleaf’s unique Matter Over Thread portable CONO Smart Lamp. Everything else awaits down below in today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle’s Live Captions can now use AI [gasp] to make ‘Expressive Captions’
Google’s Live captions are becoming richer with new AI-driven “Expressive Captions” that convey more than basic language, including sounds and actions. Google is also bringing Gemini 1.5 to Image Q&A in the Lookout app.
Expand Expanding CloseQuick Share gets QR codes for quicker sharing, Drive improves document scans
Google is rolling out an update to Quick Share which aims to streamline the sharing experience by adding QR codes, while Google Drive is improving document scans.
Expand Expanding ClosePixel Watch Feature Drop: Live View and Cardio + Target Load expansions
The three generations of Pixel Watch are not getting an OTA update this month, but December 2024 Feature Drop does bring a handful of additions.
Expand Expanding CloseAndroid 15 QPR1 rolling out with December security update
With the December 2024 security patch, Google is rolling out the stable Android 15 QPR1 update and a Pixel (Feature) Drop for the 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 ClosePixel Screenshots getting a smart Gboard integration, auto-filters, and more
As part of the December 2024 (Feature) Drop, Pixel Screenshots is getting a big upgrade that adds major integrations with other Google apps, including Gboard and Circle to Search.
Expand Expanding CloseDecember Pixel Feature Drop: Gemini Call Screen replies, Simple View, Identity Check, more
Google is rolling out the December 2024 Pixel Feature Drop alongside Android 15 QPR1 today, and it’s a rather sizable update.
Expand Expanding CloseGemini rolling out Spotify Extension on Android, adds ‘Chess champ’ Gem
Following Utilities, Messages, Phone, and WhatsApp, the Spotify Gemini Extension is rolling out today, while a Chess Gem is now available for Advanced users.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Contacts redesigns Favorite widget on Android
After updating the Individual variant with message and call notifications, as well as shared location, earlier this year, Google Contacts has rolled out a redesign of the Favorite contacts widget.
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Nate Bargatze can now make jokes while you drive using Waze
A new update to Google’s Waze app sees Nate Bargatze join as a celebrity voice, ready to crack jokes along your daily commute.
Expand Expanding CloseOne UI 7 brings enhanced security features through Knox, adds passkeys to Samsung account
One UI 7 beta has officially arrived after a long and arduous wait. With that, Samsung is releasing details on how Knox has been improved to handle bigger security threats and take on more for users.
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After years of sticking with an app drawer that uses pages, Samsung is finally bringing a vertically scrolling app drawer to Galaxy smartphones with its new One UI 7 update.
Expand Expanding CloseSamsung officially launches One UI 7 based on Android 15 in beta [Gallery]
Months after Android 15’s launch on Pixel, Samsung is now taking its first big step in releasing the update to Galaxy devices with the launch of the One UI 7 beta on the Galaxy S24 series.
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Galaxy Watch 5 starts getting Wear OS 5 in US
The Galaxy Watch 5 is starting to see One UI 6 availability in the US. This comes as the software based on Wear OS 5 has been rolling out to the Galaxy Watch 5 in other regions.
Expand Expanding CloseYouTube TV now has a 24/7 ‘Enjoy the zen’ channel
YouTube TV is fully embracing the popularity and whimsy of its “Enjoy the zen” ad breaks (literally) with a dedicated channel.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle teases ‘AI Mode’ as new way to talk to Search [APK Insight]
Google is readying some sort of “AI Mode” for the Search app on Android that appears to be a new conversational and visual (or multimodal) experience.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Messages has a switching guide for Verizon Message+ users
Verizon Message+ is set to stop working in a few days (after a month-long delay), and Google is out with a brief guide for those switching to its Messages app.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Photos rolling out ‘Undo device backup’ setting
The Google Photos mobile app is rolling out a new setting that basically lets you undo a backup, and “remove all of the photos and videos that are currently found on your device in Google Photos.”
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