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Android 15 may deliver more notification improvements including sync, rejecting old notifications
Old notifications might turn into a thing of the past as Android 15 will reportedly be introducing a tweak that blocks notifications older than two weeks.
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Samsung Galaxy S24 FE reportedly starts at $649 in the US with Exynos chip
According to new leaks, Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy S24 FE is going to be more expensive despite not looking like much of an upgrade.
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Deals: OnePlus Watch 2 + FREE Buds 3 Pro, Galaxy Z Flip 6 $270 off, new JBL Live Beam 3 buds 25% off, more
Monday’s deals are headlined by another particularly notable promotional offer on the OnePlus Watch 2 – you can now score one at $50 off with a FREE pair of OnePlus Nord Buds 3 Pro thrown in for $130 in savings. Next we move over to one of the best straight up cash deals we have tracked on the Galaxy Z Flip 6 at $270 off, including the Samsung exclusive Crafted Black and White models, followed by the first sizable price drops on JBL Live Beam 3 buds with display case and Google Finder action starting from just over $150, or 25% off the going rate. These deals join the best price yet on Samsung SmartTag 2 packs and plenty of charging gear. Scope it all out below.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle TV and Android TV OS see dramatic growth to 270 million devices, up 80% since 2023
Google TV and the underlying Android TV OS are growing quickly, with 270 million devices now active.
Expand Expanding CloseGemini app rolls out simplified homescreen on Android
Following the web, Google is giving the Gemini app on Android a greatly simplified homescreen.
Expand Expanding CloseNothing Ear (Open) leak in full with wraparound design [Gallery]
After leaking first earlier in August, a new set of images fully reveals the design of the Nothing Ear (Open) with their unique design and some tidbits about the battery life and more.
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According to a new report, OnePlus will be taking further inspiration from iOS in its next OxygenOS update which will be based on Android 15.
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With numerous recorded price increases, YouTube Premium is set for another price hike in a number of European regions.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle TV rolling out Home Panel, AI screensaver, Sports page, and more to all devices
With the launch of its Chromecast successor this week, Google is starting to roll out a number of new Google TV features for the entire ecosystem, like Home Panel.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle TV Streamer review: The new ‘big hub’ of your home [Video]
Four years after debuting Google TV on an underpowered but ultimately acceptable Chromecast 4K, we finally have the follow-up we’ve been waiting for – this is our review of the Google TV Streamer.
Expand Expanding CloseYouTube Music web app now syncs the queue from your phone
The queue on the YouTube Music web client now persists through tab closures and relaunches, while also being able to load your phone’s queue.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle TV Streamer already in stores around the world, gets unboxed
For whatever reason, the Google TV Streamer is only available for pre-order in the US, though the September 24 launch date does refer to international availability. Ahead of Tuesday, some around the world have already been able to buy (and unbox) the Google TV Streamer.
Expand Expanding CloseWhat if Google TV helped you bounce between streaming services?
The idea of Google TV when it launched four years ago was to make it easier to find content across a sea of streaming services, but as the next chapter in Google TV begins, what if the platform evolved to help you just switch back and forth between services?
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle TV redesign continues move away from the full-width search bar
Google TV is redesigning the top portion of its mobile Android app to allow for a more immersive, search field-less UI.
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Welcome to episode 25 of Pixelated, a podcast by 9to5Google. This week, we talk about RCS on the iPhone and desktop windowing with the Pixel Tablet.
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Google consolidating X/Twitter accounts, like Pixel and Material Design
Given the vast nature of Google, the company has a lot of product/service accounts on X (formerly Twitter) and is working to consolidate them. There are two separate instances with Google Pixel and Material Design this month.
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Best Android app price drops and freebies: BOKURA, Package Inc, Druid, and more
This afternoon’s roundup of the best price drops courtesy of Google Play are now live down below. On your way down, scope out the deals we are tracking today on Samsung’s Galaxy Tab S9+ models at $300 off alongside this Hisense 55-inch A6 4K Smart Google TV at $220, a new low on the Snapdragon X Elite Vivobook S 15 Copilot+ PC, and Samsung’s 44mm Galaxy Watch 7 down at $297. As for the apps, highlight include titles like BOKURA, Package Inc, Druid, Panda Mouse Pro, some freebie icon packs, and more. Head below for a closer look at Friday’s best Android game and app deals.
Read MorePocket Casts adds clip sharing and support for transcripts
The next notable update (version 7.72) for Pocket Casts on Android and iOS adds support for transcripts and video/audio clip sharing.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Pixel 9 Pro Fold Review: The one we’ve been waiting for all along
Google’s Pixel 9 Pro Fold is only the company’s second attempt at a foldable, but it’s a stunning improvement over the first, and quite possibly the foldable you’ve been waiting for this whole time.
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Deals: ASUS Snapdragon X Elite laptop $300 off, Galaxy Watch 7 $297, Google smart TV from $220, and more
Joining yesterday’s deal on the LTE model at $50 off, Amazon is now offering its best price yet on the 44mm Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 down at $297 alongside ongoing offers on Galaxy Watch Ultra. But today we are headlining the all-time low on ASUS’ Snapdragon X Elite Vivobook S 15 Copilot+ PC at $300 off the sticker price to sit alongside the Snapdragon X Plus model. From there, we also spotted massive price drops on Samsung’s 49-inch Odyssey curved monitor at $500 off as well as some ultra-affordable Google smart TVs from $220. All of that and more is waiting for you down below.
Expand Expanding CloseSome of the best apps not on the Google Play Store [Video]
Not all good things are available via “official” channels, even some of the best applications on Android can’t be grabbed from the Google app storefront. Here are some of our favorite apps you won’t find on the Google Play Store.
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You can now order a Google TV Streamer in the UK through a third-party retailer
The Google TV Streamer has so far only been available in the United States, but eager buyers can now order the device in the UK through a retailer.
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Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold has the lowest charging speed of the series
The Pixel 9 Pro Fold is a stunning piece of hardware, but it has a few downsides compared to Google’s other new phones, including its charging speed, which is the slowest of the bunch.
Expand Expanding CloseSamsung Galaxy Ring may get larger sizes soon, launching in Mexico too
The Samsung Galaxy Ring is apparently getting a hardware update that delivers additional sizes while the wearable also makes its way to a new region.
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