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YouTube tests removing the long list of playlists in your Library on Android, iOS
YouTube’s Library tab has remained mostly the same over the years, but it’s now dropping the long list of playlists for a carousel that shortens the page on mobile.
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There are only a handful of changes in Android 13 QPR3, but a surprising one in Beta 3 today tweaks the design of 3-button navigation.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle rolls out Android 13 QPR3 Beta 3 to Pixel
While Android 14 is now in public preview, the Android 13 QPR3 preview continues with Beta 3 today.
Expand Expanding CloseHow to search for pictures of yourself in Google Photos
One of the best things about Google Photos is the robust search feature. Consequently, searching for and finding images of yourself is incredibly easy – here’s how.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Assistant will stop speaking after turning on smart home devices
In 2019, Google made it so that turning on/off a light via voice command would not be accompanied by a verbal Assistant response, and this is now applying to other smart home devices.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle DeepMind is now the company’s combined AI team
DeepMind is regarded to be one of the top machine learning and artificial intelligence research labs. After being an Alphabet company for the past several years, it’s now being folded in to form “Google DeepMind.”
Expand Expanding CloseMarch Google System Updates: Wallet loyalty card tweaks, more [Updated]
Google System Updates for March 2023 give you more control over the loyalty/rewards cards in your Google Wallet, and more.
Expand Expanding CloseDeals: Google Nest WiFi 6E Pro systems from $250, Chromecast with Google TV (HD) $20, more
All of today’s best deals are now headlined by rare Amazon discounts on Google Nest WiFi 6E Pro systems from $250. You can also score the best price of the year on the latest Chromecast with Google TV (HD) at $20 to go alongside this collection of Anker GaNPrime chargers from $48. Hit the jump for all that and more in the latest 9to5Toys Lunch Break.
Expand Expanding CloseSamsung Galaxy S22 phones get ‘re-newed’ starting at $619
If you’re due for a new smartphone and looking for a discount, Samsung is about to start selling its Galaxy S22 series at a discount with refurbished devices through its “re-newed” program.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle’s next Bard update brings ‘more variety’ to drafts
Google is rolling out a new update to its Bard AI experiment this week that will expand on one of the platform’s unique aspects in “drafts.”
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Messages starts showing end-to-end encryption for RCS group chats out of beta
RCS has grown significantly over the past few years, but one gaping hole in the product was support for end-to-end encryption. Now, after a few months of testing, Google appears to be rolling out, or at least testing, end-to-end encryption for RCS group chats in stable Google Messages updates.
Expand Expanding CloseLatest Acer Chromebook Spin 714 is first ChromeOS device w/ 13th Gen Intel Core chip
During the Next@Acer event, the latest generation of the Acer Chromebook Spin 714 was unveiled, marking the first ChromeOS device to feature a 13th-generation Intel Core processor.
Expand Expanding CloseDecentralized Twitter competitor ‘Bluesky’ now has an Android app
In 2019, Jack Dorsey announced a project to “create an open and decentralized standard for social media.” Bluesky has spent the past several years developing the underlying protocol. After an iOS app in February, Bluesky for Android is now available as an invite-only beta.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Pixel Tablet pricing starts to leak out
We shared a few more details about the Pixel Tablet at the start of this week, but the one piece that has yet to emerge is pricing. As Google I/O 2023 nears, leaks about that are starting to appear.
Expand Expanding CloseApple Music 4.2 adds support for Android 13 media player
Android 13 introduced a new design for the media player that required developers to update their apps, and Apple Music is only now doing so.
Expand Expanding CloseToday’s Android game and app deals: Little Berry Forest 1, Dynamic Island Pro, and more
Today’s best Android game and app deals are now waiting for you down below the fold courtesy of Google Play. Joining the software offers, this morning also saw a notable bundle offer with the just-released OnePlus 11 and Buds Pro 2 at a new low of $699, but for now we are focused on the software. Highlight titles include Dynamic Island Pro, Slaughter 3, Battle Chasers: Nightwar, Little Berry Forest 1, Little Berry Forest 2, YoWindow Weather, and more. Hit the jump for a complete look at today’s best Android app deals.
Expand Expanding CloseWaze app keeps staying open for some Android Auto users, fix coming
Waze is a useful app for managing a daily commute, with its helpful crowdsourced navigation data often proving invaluable. But, annoyingly, some Android Auto users have noticed that the Waze app is staying open in the background well after they’ve left the vehicle.
Expand Expanding CloseUpcoming Reddit changes may spell the end of free third-party apps
Reddit has begun having discussions with app developers on a change that would likely spell the end of free third-party Reddit apps, shifting toward a paid subscription model.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle now taking Android 14 Beta 1 feedback
With the Android 14 Beta 1 now a week old, Google is seeking the first wave of feedback from Pixel testers. People reporting bugs will not be a surprise, as Beta 1 — in our experience — is not ready for daily driver usage.
Expand Expanding CloseIt’s now ‘Google Fi Wireless’ with redesigned app, icon, and more smartwatches
In 2018, Google’s MVNO dropped the “Project” from its name. The service is now called “Google Fi Wireless” with a bigger family plan focus, redesigned mobile app, and expanded smartwatch support.
Expand Expanding CloseFacer brings 3D watch faces to Wear OS
Among the thousands of watch faces available for Wear OS smartwatches, Facer is the tool that stands as the basis for many of them. Now, Facer is introducing real-time 3D watch faces and elements for creators in Facer 7.0.
Expand Expanding CloseDeals: OnePlus 11 bundled with Buds Pro 2 at $699, Philips Hue smart bulbs from $10, more
All of today’s best deals are now up for grabs and are headlined by this bundle on the just-released OnePlus 11 with Buds Pro 2 at a new low of $699. Amazon is also taking an extra 15% off Philips Hue smart bulbs to go alongside a $101 discount on Samsung’s Galaxy A53 5G smartphone. Hit the jump for all that and more in the latest 9to5Toys Lunch Break.
Expand Expanding CloseThe best Android launchers to use with your smartphone in 2023 [Video]
All of the very best third-party Android launchers offer something unique, be that customization or even a minimal aesthetic. Here are the best to install on your Android phone in 2023 – and beyond.
Expand Expanding CloseEnabled: Android 14 Beta 1 preps custom lock screen clock, single-app recording, more [Gallery]
While the first beta preview of Android 14 may not look too different from Android 13 on Pixel phones today, there’s quite a lot happening under the surface. Our APK Insight team can now demonstrate a whole host of features that Google has prepared and could formally introduce at any time, including custom lock screen clocks, a Wallpaper & style redesign, and more.
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