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After trying the Motorola ‘Rizr’ concept, I’m a believer in rollable phones
Smartphones are entering a new era, with something new appearing alongside the slabs we’ve become so used to. Foldables have shown their worth, and are growing quickly, but on the other side, there are rollable phones, which have yet to hit the market. This week at Motorola’s HQ, I had a chance to try out the Motorola “Rizr” rollable concept, and it really showed the potential of this technology.
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With the Google I/O launch on the horizon, a proposed “final” spec sheet for the Pixel 7a reveals key details about the upcoming mid-ranger.
Expand Expanding CloseYouTube Music profiles will let you make your listening stats public
Viewing the profiles/channels of non-artist users in YouTube Music today shows playlists that are set to public. In what could be a bid to make YouTube Music more social, you’re getting the option to make your listening stats public.
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Android 14 Beta 1: Wallpaper & style crashes for many, here’s how to fix [U: Fixed]
The first public Beta of Android 14 introduces a new bug that is preventing many people from opening the “Wallpaper & style” applet, but you can fix the problem with a few simple steps.
Update: Google has fully resolved this issue with the latest Beta release.
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Today’s Android game and app deals: Million Onion Hotel, Front Armies, OsmAnd+, more
Today’s collection of the best Android games and apps now on sale is waiting for you down below the fold courtesy of Google’s Play store. Joining all of our Android hardware deals, we are also tracking Google’s latest Nest Mini smart speaker down at $36. As for the apps, highlight deals include GPS Speed Pro, Million Onion Hotel, Front Armies, Templar Assault RPG Elite, Star Traders RPG Elite, OsmAnd+ — Maps & GPS Offline, and more. Head below for a complete look at all of today’s best Android app deals.
Expand Expanding CloseAndroid 14 Beta 1.1 rolling out to Pixel with fingerprint, other bug fixes
Following the buggy initial release two weeks ago, Google is rolling out Android 14 Beta 1.1 to Pixel phones today.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle on why Authenticator sync isn’t E2E encrypted, but option coming later
On Monday, Google Authenticator launched the ability to sync 2FA codes to your Google Account. It has since emerged that the capability isn’t end-to-end encrypted (E2EE), and Google explained why today.
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Microsoft’s Chromium-based Edge browser is an excellent option for many reasons, but the privacy-conscious might be a little frustrated with a recent discovery. Currently, Microsoft Edge is leaking all of the websites you visit to Bing, but you can turn it off.
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Boox Tab Ultra C brings e-ink to life with a 10.3-inch color display and full Android
Even with extremely advanced displays on the market, e-ink still finds a home with many users who like to read or sketch. The Tab Ultra C is the latest tablet from Boox that offers all of the functionality of an e-ink display, but with color.
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Deals: Google Nest Mini summons Assistant at $36, FitBit Luxe fitnes tracker $90, more
All of today’s best discounts are now live for Wednesday, giving Assistant users a chance to expand their smart home for $36 with a Google Nest Mini. Then just in time for spring workouts, the Fitbit Luxe is even more affordable with a $40 discount to complement these PNY PRO Elite microSD cards at the best prices yet. Hit the jump for all that and more in the latest 9to5Toys Lunch Break.
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‘Alto’s Adventure’ creator reveals ‘Laya’s Horizon’ official game trailer and launch date
We first heard about Snowman’s upcoming major new game in March. Now Snowman, the creator of the hit Alto’s Adventure/Odyssey series has shared the official game trailer for Laya’s Horizon along with the launch date. Check out the first look below along with more details on this phenomenal new game.
Expand Expanding CloseMotorola’s new Razr foldable breaks cover with huge display, red color [Gallery]
After leaking earlier this year, Motorola’s upcoming Razr foldable has showed up online with detailed images showing off the foldable’s large cover display and a slick red/magenta colorway.
Expand Expanding CloseYou can now buy real-life stickers from Gboard’s Emoji Kitchen
One of our favorite features to hit Android over the past few years has been Gboard’s incredibly fun and creative Emoji Kitchen and, now, you can bring that fun into the real-world with a sticker set available for purchase.
Expand Expanding CloseMicrosoft’s acquisition of Activision Blizzard has been blocked over cloud gaming concerns
Microsoft has been battling it out to gain approval from the UK for its acquisition of Activision Blizzard for months now, but the final decision has not gone its way. The UK has officially blocked the Microsoft acquisition of Activision Blizzard, and the reason boils down to cloud gaming concerns.
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Motorola ThinkPhone will be sold unlocked for $699, or direct to businesses
The Motorola ThinkPhone has been one of the more exciting devices this year, though we hadn’t had a price tag or purchase details so far. Now, the company is setting a purchase point as well as where both businesses and consumers can purchase the ThinkPad companion.
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Poco F5 to be powered by Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2 chip
The upcoming Xiaomi Poco F5 is set to be one of the first devices to launch with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2 processor.
Expand Expanding CloseSundar Pichai teases AI, Pixel, ‘exciting’ Android developments at Google I/O 2023
Alphabet reported Q1 2023 earnings this afternoon, and Sundar Pichai’s prepared remarks included a brief preview of Google I/O on May 10.
Expand Expanding Close9to5Google Log Out: How the Humane combadge is better and worse than a smartwatch
9to5Google has a rebooted newsletter that highlights the biggest Google stories with added commentary and other tidbits. Sign up to get it early in your inbox, or continue reading 9to5Google Log Out below:
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Meet rolling out 1080p streaming for Google One 2TB+ and Workspace tiers
Back in July, 2TB+ Google One tiers added premium Workspace features focused on video calling. Google Meet is now adding a 1080p streaming option as part of Google One and other paid Workspace tiers.
Expand Expanding CloseAlphabet reports Q1 2023 revenue of $69.8 billion
Alphabet today announced Q1 2023 earnings with $69.8 billion in revenue. These numbers range from January to March.
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Kayak brings passkey support to Android and Chrome
More and more apps are bringing incorporating passkey support, which is an easier and more secure way to go about user authentication. Next on the list is Kayak, which now officially supports passkeys on both Android and Chrome.
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Today’s Android game and app deals: Streets of Rage 4, SaGa Frontier Remastered, and more
Today’s collection of the best Android games and apps seeing solid price drops has now been collated down below the fold for you. Joining our Google Play offers, you’ll want to check out this deal on SanDisk’s latest 256GB Extreme microSD card as well as the discounts we spotted on Google’s latest Nest Cam Outdoor to secure your yard and diveway. As for the apps, highlights deals include freebie icon packs and titles like Streets of Rage 4, SaGa Frontier Remastered, Romancing SaGa 2, the Rusty Lake games, and more. Head below the fold for a complete look at all of the best Android games and apps on sale.
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WhatsApp officially launches user accounts across multiple phones
Something that has long since to have held back WhatsApp is the lack of cross-device messaging. Now, the messaging app is rolling out the ability to send and receive synced messages across multiple devices.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle is directly adding search to the Docs, Sheets, and Slides toolbar
In recent years, Google has tweaked the menu bar in Docs to make it easier to find what you’re looking for. A prominent search bar is now coming to Google Docs, Sheets, and Slides.
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