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Review: Hisense U7N delivers the best of a high-end Google TV for a fraction of the price
Smart TVs can often be a mixed bag, with “cheap” options suffering in performance while the pricey options are great across the board, but also expensive. Hisense, with its lineup of Google TV options, has found a pretty excellent middle-ground with its ongoing U7 series, and this year’s model is no exception.
Expand Expanding CloseThis Google Shopping redesign feels quite different from Search
In 2021, the Google Shopping app on Android and iOS was deprecated for the web version. Google Shopping is now getting a rather notable redesign.
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Welcome to episode 26 of Pixelated, a podcast by 9to5Google. This week, we talk all about our Google TV Streamer and Pixel Buds Pro 2 reviews.
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Gmail account switcher adds storage indicator on the web
A small tweak to Gmail on the web adds a prominent storage indicator and Google One shortcut to the account switcher.
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Samsung has been putting out pretty solid earbuds for years now, but took a new approach with the Galaxy Buds 3 Pro – shamelessly copying the competition. And, you know what? It totally works.
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Google recognizes, as much as anyone, that remotes go missing all the time. In the Google Home app, you can ping your Google TV remote to make a sound so you can find it when you look under all the wrong couch cushions; here’s how.
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Best Android app price drops and freebies: Nerd Survivors, Doom & Destiny Worlds, OXXO, more
Before we all head off into the weekend, let’s quickly roundup all of the day’s best price drops from the Google Play Store. Alongside the Android app deals, we are also tracking some notable discounts on Lenovo’s new IdeaPad 5x 2-in-1 with the onboard Snapdragon X Plus chip as well as Samsung’s 144Hz Odyssey Neo G7 4K Gaming Monitor, the 1TB Galaxy S24 Ultra, and the OnePlus 12R with a FREE pair of earbuds. As for the apps, highlights include Nerd Survivors, Doom & Destiny Worlds, OXXO, Baggage Packing Checklist PRO, and more. Head below for a complete look at all of today’s Android game and app deals.
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How to change EQ settings on the Pixel buds Pro 2 to make them sound better
The Pixel Buds Pro lineup first got access to EQ settings months after the first model was released. Since then, the Pixel Buds Pro 2 have come out, and they bring the same life-saving equalizer feature. Here’s how to use it.
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The Google Meet app for Android TV and Google TV probably isn’t something that’s widely used, but it is rather handy. However, it’s looking like Google is preparing to shut down the app soon.
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Dreams update for Android 15 Pixel phones rolling out via Google Play
For Pixel devices, Android 15 will introduce a new Home Controls screensaver. That experience is powered by the Dreams app, which Google just rolled out an update to via the Play Store for Pixel phones on Android 15.
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Google Store has hardly any Pixel 9 Pro Fold cases in stock, including the official one
If you’ve picked up a new Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold, you might have to go without a case for a little while as many options are currently not available through the Google Store.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Wallet improves Wear OS app and expands website, Gmail integration
The latest updates to Google Wallet span the Wear OS app (passes), website, and Gmail integration (train tickets).
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Deals: Galaxy S24 Ultra $250 off, OnePlus 12R + FREE buds, Samsung Odyssey monitors $500 off, and more
Joining promotional pre-order offers on the new Galaxy Tab S10+/Ultra and Samsung Galaxy S24 FE, Friday’s best deals feature a couple more notable Samsung discounts. Firstly, we are now tracking straight up $250 price drops on the unlocked 1TB Galaxy S24 Ultra alongside its 144Hz Odyssey Neo G7 4K Gaming Monitor at $500 off the sticker price. From there, it’s the OnePlus 12R with a FREE set of buds delivering $150 in savings alongside some charging gear and other accessories to kit out your setup with a deal. Head below for a closer look.
Expand Expanding ClosePixel Buds Pro vs. Pixel Buds Pro 2: Are there enough upgrades? [Video]
Google’s last Pixel hardware launch is here, the Pixel Buds Pro 2 replace the original Pixel Buds Pro after they hit the market back in 2022. Are they worth upgrading to? Here’s everything you need to know.
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Google has halted the rollout of the Wear OS 5 update for the first-gen Pixel Watch and Pixel Watch 2 after some users had their devices soft brick.
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Google Calendar is preparing to add some new backgrounds [Gallery]
The fun little backgrounds seen in Google Calendar events are apparently getting an expansion, as Google is preparing some new “flairs.”
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Google Maps update improves home and work addresses on Android Auto
Recent updates to Google Maps on Android Auto have made it easier to use and edit your home and work addresses, including helping to surface those presets if you’ve not used them before.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle TV Streamer vs Nvidia Shield TV: Can Google’s latest beat the best? [Video]
The Nvidia Shield is easily the most beloved streaming device in the Android space, but without an update over the past five years and without one on the horizon, should you be looking at the Google TV Streamer as a replacement? Here’s what you should know.
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Gemini in Google Messages sends out welcome message
In addition to a dedicated FAB, another way Google Messages is encouraging Gemini usage is through a welcome message.
Expand Expanding CloseGmail rolling out Gemini-powered Contextual Smart Replies
Following the announcement at I/O 2024, Google is now rolling out Contextual Smart Replies to Gmail for Android and iOS.
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Google TV blocks the ability to take a screenshot with remapped remote buttons
In an unexpected change, Google TV seems to now be blocking the ability to take a screenshot locally on the device with a remapped remote button.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Store birthday sale in Europe: Pixel 9 with credit, 20% off code
In a reversal, the 26th Google Store birthday sale kicked off first in the US, and offers are now live in Asia-Pacific and Europe.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Chrome 129 for Android themes the gesture navigation bar
With Chrome 129, Google is making a small tweak where Android’s navigation bar is now themed to every page.
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Nothing earbuds can be controlled through Google Chrome with this clever web app
If you’ve got a pair of Nothing earbuds that you use with something that’s not a smartphone, you might find a new web app that can control the earbuds useful.
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