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Motorola confirms Android 15 updates for several more phones
Motorola isn’t quick to release major Android updates, but the gears are spinning behind the scenes as the company has just confirmed Android 15 updates for a few more devices.
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Some Android brands could face bans in the US over patent dispute
An ongoing patent dispute between Samsung Display and BOE could lead to bans in the US for devices using BOE displays, if Samsung gets its way, that is.
Expand Expanding CloseSamsung basically giving away Galaxy Z Fold 6 to upgraders for as little as $399
The Galaxy Z Fold 6 didn’t initially sell well due to the continued high price and lack of incredible innovation. That being said, the Galaxy Z Fold 6 is still literally one of the best foldable Android phones on the market, and it’s currently available for as little as $399 with a trade-in.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Play lists best Android apps and games of 2024
With 2024 winding down soon, Google Play today named the best Android apps and games of the year. These lists are localized, and you can browse your country by tapping the banners at the top of the Play Store.
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Google Authenticator changes how you copy 2FA codes
Version 7.0 of Google Authenticator brings a Material You redesign and new features, while changing how you copy 2-factor authentication (2FA) — or 2-Step Verification (2SV) in Google parlance — codes.
Expand Expanding CloseThe two Pixel 9 Pro Fold design quirks Google needs to fix next time
The improvements Google made in the Pixel 9 Pro Fold over what came before continue to astound me a couple of months into using the device, but there are two design quirks I want Google to address.
Expand Expanding ClosePixel Watch 3 LTE is basically free for Google Fi subscribers [Ended]
If you’re a Google Fi Wireless subscriber, you can essentially get the 41mm or 45mm Pixel Watch 3 LTE for free with relatively few asterisks.
- Update 11/20: Google Fi ends free Pixel Watch 3 LTE deal weeks early
First-gen Pixel Watch still has old Roboto font after Wear OS 5 update
With the November Wear OS 5 update, Google did not fix the original Pixel Watch reverting to the old Roboto font.
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YouTube continues to roll out the series of new features and design updates it announced last month, with the refreshed bottom bar icons widely available on Android.
Expand Expanding ClosePixelated 031: We’re in serious Android update Mode(s)
Welcome to episode 31 of Pixelated, a podcast by 9to5Google. This week, we talk about Android 15 QPR2 Beta 1 and the introduction of Modes.
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Report: Samsung XR glasses have Ray-Ban Meta specs with more features, seemingly no display
According to a new report, Samsung’s upcoming XR glasses that are being developed in collaboration with Google won’t arrive until the second half of 2025, but they’ll share some specs with the popular Ray-Ban Meta glasses.
Expand Expanding CloseHow Gemini will ‘improve’ Google Assistant for speakers, displays
Back in August with the Google TV Streamer and new Nest Learning Thermostat, Google revealed that Assistant is being upgraded with Gemini.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Messages adding ‘Sending as’ profile notice
In addition to adding “Your profile” settings, Google Messages is now explicitly reminding you what name and profile you’re “Sending as.”
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Best Android app price drops and freebies: Kingdom Eighties, Inked, Bad North, more
Your Friday afternoon edition of the best Android game and app deals courtesy of Google Play is now ready to roll. Today’s app deals join savings on GoPro’s brand new HERO13 Black action cam that’s now at its best price ever alongside Best Buy’s latest Doorbusters, these early Black Friday TCL Google Smart TV deals, the best price yet on Google’s Fitbit Ace LTE kids smartwatch, a crazy deal on Samsung’s 15W Wireless Fast Charger Duo at just $16, and a massive $1,200 off Samsung’s 165Hz Odyssey Ark 2nd Gen 55-inch 4K gaming monitor. There’s also, however, some notable app and game deals today as well, including Kingdom Eighties, Inked, Kingdom: New Lands, Kingdom Two Crowns, Bad North: Jotunn Edition, Super Onion Boy 2, and more. Head below for a closer look.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Docs adding Imagen 3 image generation
Following Help me visualize in Slides, Google is adding Gemini image generation to Docs on the web for Workspace users.
Expand Expanding ClosePixel Tablet 2 rumored to have similar design, keyboard cover
If Google is already planning for a 2027 tablet, a “Pixel Tablet 2” next year is not surprising and some basic aspects, like the design, have now been rumored.
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Deals: Galaxy Tab S9 FE $150 off, $1,200 drop on Odyssey gaming monitors, Google Smart TV $2,700 off, more
Your Friday deals are now live and headlined by one of the best prices to date on the latest Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE with a solid $150 drop waiting in the Samsung early access Black Friday sale. Those offers also include an absolutely massive discount on Samsung’s 165Hz Odyssey Ark 2nd Gen 55-inch 4K gaming monitor at $1,200 off. Beyond that, we have GoPro’s brand new HERO13 Black action cam at its best price to date, coming in at $340 shipped, as well as a new all-time low on Google’s Fitbit Ace LTE kids smartwatch at $100 off the going rate. All of that and more awaits below, including up to $2,700 off 2024 model TCL Google smart TVs.
Expand Expanding ClosePixel 6 vs. Pixel 9: Is now the time to upgrade? [Video]
We’re a few months down the line form the Pixel 9 launch and those with a Pixel 6 might be thinking “should I upgrade?” Here’s everything you need to know.
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Following the announcement on Wednesday, the new real-time Scam Detection is rolling out to the Phone by Google app beta on Pixel.
Expand Expanding CloseSamsung Wallet rolling out Digital Key support for Audi vehicles
Samsung Wallet is expanding the Digital Key feature for more vehicles built by Audi. The new support allows users to unlock compatible Audi vehicles without using a physical key – just Samsung Wallet.
Expand Expanding CloseDespite heavy delays, Samsung’s first Android 15 beta might be a buggy mess
While it’s heavily delayed, Samsung is working on its first beta release for One UI 7, its Android 15 update, but the word on the street is that the first release could be quite buggy.
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Google will temporary remove content from EU publishers in test [Update: ‘Paused’ in France]
Google is running a “small” test in portions of Europe which will see content from EU-based news publishers being removed from Google products including Search and News for a period of time.
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Google TV Streamer now lets you manually pick audio output formats
The Google TV Streamer is getting its first update, and one of the new features allows users to manually pick audio output formats such as Dolby formats.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle app rolls out Notifications tab on Android
The Google (Search) app on Android now has a Notifications tab in the bottom bar.
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