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Here’s everything new in Android 15 QPR1 Beta 2 [Gallery]
Google today is rolling out Android 15 QPR1 Beta 2 for Pixel devices.
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Android 15 QPR1 Beta 2 redesigns the Settings app with some Material You tweaks and better organization.
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Ahead of the December launch, Google’s Android 15 QPR1 preview cycle continues today with Beta 2 for Pixel devices, including the entire Pixel 9 Pro series.
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The early Made by Google event felt like a play to get ahead of the fruit company. Now that the iPhone 16 series has been unveiled — to less than usual fanfare — it proves that Google was right to bring forward the Pixel 9 launch, but let’s delve into the ‘why.’
Expand Expanding CloseThe Gemini button in Google Messages has shrunk back
The saga of the Gemini button in Google Messages continues with the FAB shrinking to its original size.
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Google is updating Safety Check in Chrome for Android and desktop, with a big focus on getting rid of unwanted website notifications through features like one-tap unsubscribe.
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After coming to Advanced subscribers a month ago, Gemini Live is now starting to roll out to free users on Android.
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Deals: OnePlus Watch 2 $230 + FREE add-ons, The Frame TVs $700 off, Bose QuietComfort Ultra $150 off, more
The Samsung fall Discover sale rolls on, but today we are headlining with a solid promotional deal on the OnePlus Watch 2 down at $230 with your choice of a FREE extra OnePlus Watch 2 Strap or the OnePlus Watch 2 Charging Base – this is up to $110 in savings. Beyond that, we also spotted a seriously deep deal on the wonderful flagship Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones, up to $700 in savings Samsung’s latest 120Hz 4K The Frame TVs, and an even deeper discount on, my personal favorite of the lineup, the Galaxy Watch 6 Classic at $280 off. All of that and much more is waiting for you down below.
Expand Expanding CloseFlappy Bird is coming back in 2025 with new game modes and more
After its brief but incredibly viral release a decade ago, Flappy Bird is making its return in 2025.
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Samsung reportedly launching Galaxy Tab S10 series in late September
Following a plethora of recent leaks, Samsung is apparently preparing to launch the Galaxy Tab S10 series sooner than we thought, with the release date right around the corner.
Expand Expanding CloseAndroid 15 further restricts what you can do with sideloaded apps
Sideloading is one of the things that makes Android what it is, but it can also easily be abused. To help protect users, Google is making some adjustments in Android 15 that further restrict what a malicious app could do when sideloaded onto a device, but also what users can do with these apps too.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Wallet will let you make digital IDs with US passports, 3 more state IDs coming
Google Wallet is getting the ability to digitize your US passport as an alternative to waiting for each state to add digital ID support.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Home notifications for Nest are broken on Pixel 9 for some, here’s a quick fix
A strange bug is causing the Google Home app to not send notifications on Google Pixel 9 series devices for some users.
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With the launch of the Pixel Watch 3, Google made the daily readiness score free after previously requiring a Fitbit Premium subscription. This is now rolling out to older smartwatches and trackers with some updates to how it’s calculated.
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Best Android app price drops of the day: The Room Old Sins, Castles of Mad King Ludwig, more
Your mid-week lineup of the best Google Play price drops on Android games and apps is ready and waiting down below. Those offers now sit alongside ongoing price drops, the best since release in fact, on Samsung’s Galaxy Watch Ultra as well as Galaxy Buds 3 and 3 Pro, the new Amazon low we spotted this morning on Galaxy Z Flip 6, and the best price yet on Microsoft’s brand new Surface Laptop 7 (2024) Copilot+ PC. But for now it’s on to the apps including titles like The Room: Old Sins, Castles of Mad King Ludwig, Lumino City, Suzy Cube, and more. Head below for a closer look at today’s best Android game and app deals.
Android Auto is broken for Pixel 9 users on Android 15 Beta
Running beta software is always opening the door to random bugs, and one of those seems to be leaving Android Auto partially broken as some Google Pixel 9 owners have found.
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Following the desktop launch last month, Gems are now available in the mobile app, while there might be a Gemini homepage redesign.
Expand Expanding CloseYouTube starts showing ads when you pause a video on TV
YouTube is adding a new format for ads on your TV which shows up when you pause the video, and that’s starting to roll out to users.
Expand Expanding CloseNotebookLM’s new ‘Audio Overview’ turns your notes into a mini podcast
As previewed at I/O 2024 in May, NotebookLM is rolling out an “Audio Overview” feature that turns your documents, slides, and charts into “engaging audio discussions.”
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Deals: Galaxy Z Flip 6 now $150 off, Galaxy Tab A9+ from $170, 2024 Surface Laptop Copilot+ PC all-time low, more
The Samsung fall Discover sale rolls on, but Amazon has stepped in with a better straight up cash deal on the new Galaxy Z Flip 6 with up to $150 in savings. Alongside ongoing deals on Galaxy Buds 3 and Galaxy Buds 3 Pro as well as Galaxy Watch Ultra, today we spotted solid $50 discounts on the ultra-affordable Galaxy Tab A9+ Android tablet joined by the best price yet on the 2024 Surface Laptop Copilot+ PC with with Snapdragon X Elite. All of that and more are waiting for you down below in today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break.
Expand Expanding ClosePixel 9 Pro XL vs. Pixel 9 Pro Fold: Is the added price worth it? [Video]
If you can stomach the $1800 asking price for the Pixel 9 Pro Fold, is it worth that extra cash over the Pixel 9 Pro XL? Here’s everything you need to know.
Expand Expanding CloseHow Google arrived at Pixel Watch 3’s 24-hour battery life and 36-hour Battery Saver
Like last year, Google is still touting 24 hours of battery life on the Pixel Watch 3, and this is how it arrived at that figure.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle will now link to The Internet Archive to add more context to Search results
Rolling out starting today, Google Search results will now directly link to The Internet Archive to add historical context for the links in your results.
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Google Messages is #1 on Play Store top charts with Samsung push [U]
In recent weeks, users on older Samsung Galaxy phones have been prompted to switch to Google Messages, which has resulted in the app moving up the Play Store’s top chart.
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