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Samsung will give you $300 for any old tablet if you buy Galaxy Tab S10 – here’s how to get an extra $100
If you’re looking to ditch an old tablet for something new, Samsung will give you $300 for any old tablet trade towards its new Galaxy Tab S10 series, and you can score an additional $100 off right here.
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According to a new report, Google’s cost for producing a PIxel 9 Pro is just over $400, which might be lower than the previous generation.
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Deals: Bose QuietComfort Headphones $150 off, Galaxy Watch 7/Ultra $167 off, Anker early Black Friday, more
Your Tuesday 9to5Toys Lunch Break is now ready and waiting down below with a fresh batch of deals. First we are starting out with a standout offer on the latest Bose QuietComfort Headphones that are seeing a big-time $150 price drop as part of the early Bose Black Friday deals – just about every color has now dropped down to $199 from the usual $349. From there we move over to early Black Friday charging gear deals courtesy of UGREEN and Anker before diving into the new lows we have on Galaxy Watch 7 and Galaxy Watch Ultra at up to $167 off. Those offers join a host of tech accessories as well as OnePlus deals, and more. Scope it all out down below.
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Xiaomi starts rolling out Android 15 without ‘HyperOS 2.0’ to testers [U]
Xiaomi has started rolling out Android 15 to its older phones, with Xiaomi 14 first in line.
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Samsung’s Galaxy Tab S10 and Tab A9 drive growth as Apple’s iPad stalls
As the tablet market is growing, Samsung is seeing success on the back of its latest flagship releases, as well as the more affordable Galaxy Tab A9.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Keep FAB redesign makes new notes a two-step process
A Google Keep redesign on Android today simplifies the bottom portion of the app by introducing a new FAB (floating action button), much like Google Tasks earlier this year.
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The latest WhatsApp beta build adds a new feature that will give users the option to send a recieved image through a reverse image Google Search.
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Latest Android Auto 13.2 update now rolling out – what’s new
Google is rolling out a new update to Android Auto, version 13.2, which doesn’t bring much to the table in terms of major updates, but there are some tweaks.
Expand Expanding CloseGalaxy Watch 7 reportedly experiencing ‘phantom’ vibrations
Users are experiencing vibrations on the Galaxy Watch 7 that don’t come with notifications. These random vibrations are seemingly out of nowhere and are happening for more than a couple of users.
Expand Expanding ClosePixel 9 Pro XL is one of the top 10 premium phones in US amid 20% growth
Google’s Pixel 9 series appears to be a massive hit, with 20% year-over-year growth in a record quarter, and having the Pixel 9 Pro XL join the top 10 premium smartphone sold in the US.
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As it tends to do new products, Google is emailing some owners a feedback survey about their experience with Pixel Buds Pro 2.
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Best Android app price drops and freebies: High Sea Saga DX, Dungeon Village 2, more
Your Monday afternoon collection of the best Android game and app is now ready to go down below. On your way down scope out the big-time price drop we are tracking on ASUS’ new Snapdragon X Plus Copilot+ PC to $650, the first cash deal on the new Samsung Galaxy S24 FE, as well as some solid offers on Google smart TVs: TCL’s 2024 frame-style 120Hz Google smart TVs and Hisense’s 2024 144Hz frame-style Google Smart TVs alongside this giant 98-inch 120Hz TCL QM7 model. As for the apps, highlights include High Sea Saga DX, Dungeon Village 2, Pocket Stables, Mega Mall Story, Candy Disaster TD, and more. Head below for a closer look at everything.
Read MoreSamsung’s Galaxy AI reportedly getting notification summary feature in One UI 7
A notificiation summary serves as a convenient way to save a little time while looking at the alerts that have piled up on your phone. Samsung Galaxy phones are seemingly going to get a new Galaxy AI feature that summarizes recent notifications.
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An update to Pixel Screenshots is rolling out with a number of UI tweaks, like doing away with the “All screenshots” view.
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Stardew Valley’s major 1.6 update is now available on Android
After launching on PC earlier this year, the Stardew Valley 1.6 update has finally expanded to Android.
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Google gives Song Search the four-color treatment
In the smallest of tweaks, the Google app’s Song Search shortcut has a new, modernized icon.
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OnePlus Pad is the best deal in Android tablets at just $299
High-end Android tablets are a bit rare nowadays, and one of the best has been last year’s OnePlus Pad. While there’s a sequel now on the market, a heavy discount on the original makes it easily the best deal you’ll find on an Android tablet today.
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Deals: ASUS’ new Snapdragon X Plus Copilot+ PC $250 off, Galaxy S24 FE all-time low, Amazon smart speakers $18, more
Your Monday edition of the 9to5Toys Lunch Break to kick off the week starts with a big-time $250 price drop on ASUS’ new Snapdragon X Plus Copilot+ PC with 3K 120Hz OLED alongside the first cash discount we have seen to date on the new Samsung Galaxy S24 FE smartphone. From there we move over to some notable deals on Amazon smart gear including the Echo Spot smart speaker with the onboard display, the Echo Pop at just $18, and the brand new Fire HD 8 tablet. Those offers join up to $300 in savings on Hisense and TCL Google frame-style TVs, alongside a host of charging gear, and more.
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Over the past day or so, some Pixel owners have encountered an issue where Google Play services says it’s “not supported by your device.”
Expand Expanding CloseGalaxy Z Flip may get a more affordable release in 2025, additional Fold 7 too
Samsung’s foldables aren’t growing as quickly as the company hoped for, and apparently there are plans for a more affordable Galaxy Z Flip in 2025 alongside additional variants of the Galaxy S25 and Galaxy Z Fold 7.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Pixel reportedly sees 3x growth in North America in just one month – is it too good to be true?
Google’s Pixel smartphones have steadily been growing over the past few years, but new data claims that the company saw 3x growth in North America in just one month, and that seems way too good to be true.
Expand Expanding CloseThe best affordable Android phones you can buy today [Update]
At this point in time, you just don’t need a flagship to get a good everyday Android experience. With initiatives like Android One, Android Go, and Google’s own step into the affordable market, Google has made mid-range and even low-range devices even more usable and enticing than ever. With so many options littering the market nowadays, it’s hard to tell which devices are even worth your time — and money. Let’s dig through and get to know some of the best affordable Android phones you can buy as of November 2024.
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Google TV shows app update progress on the homescreen
A handy tweak to the Google TV homescreen shows app update progress as an update is ongoing.
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The constant evolution of the YouTube experience on Android TV continues with a more prominent “Subscribe” button when in the main player UI.
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