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Fitbit․com going away in October, fully replaced by Google Store
The fitbit.com website will be fully replaced by the Google Store starting next month.
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When the Google TV Streamer was announced in early August, only the US Google Store listed the device for pre-order. That has now changed with global availability as of September 24.
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Deals: Galaxy Z Fold 6 $400 off, Pixel 8a 256GB $100 off, Matter smart lamps, Anker charging gear, and more
Alongside the ongoing $270 price drop on Galaxy Z Flip 6, today we spotted an equally as notable discount on the Galaxy Z Fold 6 with no trade-in required. The exclusive Crafted Black and white variants are now $300 off while the other color options have now dropped $400 to deliver some of the lowest prices we have ever tracked. Those offers join a $100 discount on the upgraded 2024 Pixel 8a handset with 256GB of storage alongside this launch deal on Govee’s new Google Assistant Matter smart lamp, Anker charging gear, and much more. Scope it all out below.
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After four years, Google has finally released a more powerful streaming box for Google TV, but is the $99 Google TV Streamer worth twice the price of Walmart’s Onn Pro? Let’s weigh things out.
Expand Expanding CloseYouTube’s conversational AI starts rolling out, but only to Premium subscribers on Android
YouTube has started rolling out its conversational AI feature that can answer questions about the video you’re already watching. The newly available feature will only be available for those who pay for YouTube Premium and use an Android device to watch.
Expand Expanding CloseNothing OS 3.0 launches in beta in October with these new features [Video]
Nothing has launched a first look at its Nothing OS 3.0 update, delivering revamped designs and features, a new Gallery app, and more, with a launch in beta next month.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Store now sells Google TV Streamer Voice Remote, $20 Google HDMI cable
With today’s Google TV Streamer launch, including at Amazon and other retailers, you can now buy the new Voice Remote directly from the Google Store, as well as a “Google Ultra High-Speed HDMI Cable.”
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Android Auto voice commands are currently broken for Amazon Music
Recent updates to Android Auto and Google Assistant appear to have broken support for voice commands with Amazon Music.
Expand Expanding CloseHands-on: Nothing Ear (open) fills a room with music that no one else can hear
Open-ear headphones have always been alluring to me, but it’s an idea that’s hard to pull off in a pair of earbuds. With the new Nothing Ear (open), though, I’m remarkably impressed with their design and sound quality.
Expand Expanding CloseRoku Ultra (2024) takes on Google TV Streamer with a backlit remote and more
On the same day the Google TV Streamer starts shipping, Roku has just announced a 2024 refresh to the Roku Ultra which delivers faster performance, a better remote, and more.
Expand Expanding CloseNothing Ear (open) ships in October for $149 with a fully open-ear design
Nothing is launching its first-ever pair of earbuds with an open-ear design in the Nothing Ear (open).
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Google TV expands to new form factors and these new countries
Alongside the launch of the Google TV Streamer, the platform itself is expanding to new types of devices, as well as a few new countries.
Expand Expanding CloseGalaxy S24 FE showcased in leaked official unboxing video
While we wait for concrete official information, a leaked unboxing video has basically revealed the upcoming Galaxy S24 FE.
Expand Expanding CloseGemini app coming to Google Workspace as LLMs boost Gmail security
To encourage business and enterprise use, Google is now letting paid Workspace tiers access the standalone Gemini app.
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‘Popcorn!’ is a battle royale-esque Google Doodle
The latest Google Doodle today is an interactive battle royale-esque game that celebrates “Popcorn!”
Expand Expanding CloseWhat a Pixel Watch Pro/Ultra line would let Google do
The Pixel Watch 3 is barely two weeks old, but I’m already thinking about what comes next. That’s in large part due to this year’s update — outside of the larger screen and smaller bezels — being driven by software.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Maps getting sharper satellite imagery and more Street View
Google Maps is getting sharper satellite imagery and more Street View content, while Google Earth will soon let users access more historical imagery.
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Google Home app updates device settings pages for TVs, cameras, more
The Google Home app has quietly updated the UI for seeing information about certain types of devices including TVs, cameras, and certain others.
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Best Android app price drops and freebies: MONOPOLY, Earthlings Beware!, Construction Sim 3, more
We are ready to kick off the week in Android game and app deals courtesy of the Google Play Store. Today’s software offers are now sitting alongside a straight up $270 cash discount on the new Galaxy Z Flip 6 with no trade-in required as well as one of the best prices ever on Samsung’s 4-pack of SmartTag 2 item trackers, this new low on its 512GB 180MB/s PRO Plus microSD, and the OnePlus Watch 2 with a FREE pair of OnePlus Nord Buds 3 Pro for $130 in savings. As for the apps, highlights include titles like MONOPOLY, Earthlings Beware!, Construction Simulator 3, Dungeon Tracer, Panda Mouse Pro, and more. Head below for a complete look at today’s best Android game and app deals.
Read MoreGoogle Maps update on Android Auto makes lane guidance easier to read
Google Maps has long supported the ability to show which lane you should be in, but an update to Android Auto is making lane guidance more obvious and easier to read too.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Photos rolling out video editor redesign with AI ‘presets’
After the Collections tab revamp and search updates, Google Photos is now rolling out a redesign of its mobile video editor. The goal is to make it “easier than ever to edit your favorite videos into stunning clips to share.”
Expand Expanding CloseMotorola is bringing the ThinkPhone back for another round in 2025
Motorola’s ThinkPhone was a no-nonsense business-oriented Android device that proved to be a strong device for just about anyone. According to a recent leak, the ThinkPhone will be back in 2025 with a few significant changes.
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Huawei announces 10,000 apps support ‘HarmonyOS Next’ after blocking Android apps
After a few years of building out “HarmonyOS,” Huawei’s latest update has finally blocked the ability to install Android apps at all, but that comes as a large library of supported apps has been built.
Expand Expanding CloseSamsung Galaxy S25 and S26 reportedly use the same 50MP camera as Galaxy S22
The last time Samsung updated the camera in its mainstream Android phones was in 2022’s Galaxy S22, but the company apparently wants to keep using that 50MP for the next two generations.
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