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The Galaxy S25 pre-order deals are almost gone for good
Samsung is offering the Galaxy S25 for pre-order for a couple more days, but that means when it goes public, the insane deals we’ve been seeing will also be gone.
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After rolling out “Talk Live about this” last week, Gemini Live is now starting to use phone call-style notifications on Android.
Expand Expanding CloseVerizon will let you add Google One AI Premium for $10/month
Verizon is going to start offering access to Gemini Advanced with Google One AI Premium as part of it’s monthly bundles. Google’s AI suite will come as an add-on to home and internet plans for just $10/month.
Expand Expanding CloseHere’s how Apple Invites work on Android [Gallery]
Apple just launched its latest app, Apple Invites, which allows for a quick and easy way to send out invitations to an event. But, how does that work for an Android user? We’ve tested out how Apple Invites will work for Android users, and it’s surprisingly well done.
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Deals: Pixel 8 $300 off, Pixel tablet $120 off, Google Find My Device trackers from $16, more
The clock is seriously ticking now to take advantage of the massive price drops and our exclusive $50 credit on the new Galaxy S25, S25+, and Galaxy S25 Ultra, but we also have some additional discounts to scope out today as well. Samsung is now serving up a giant $230 price drop on Galaxy Ring with S25 preorders, and we are now tracking a $150 discount on Galaxy S24 FE for folks looking towards a more casual handset instead. That said, those on the Google side of the fence will find the unlocked Pixel 8 at $300 off and the 256GB Google Pixel Tablet with a straight up $120 price drop via Amazon. Those offers join a return low on Samsung’s latest 160MB/s 1TB EVO Select microSD as well as Chipolo’s 4-pack of ONE Point Google Find My Device trackers, and everything else you’ll find down below today.
Expand Expanding CloseThe Galaxy S25 Ultra can probably still charge an S Pen, but it won’t
The Galaxy S25 Ultra shipped without an S Pen with Bluetooth capabilities, meaning it has no need for batteries and, therefore, no need to be charged. Still, Samsung packed an S Pen charger into the Galaxy S25 Ultra, which raises some questions.
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Pixel 9a reportedly doesn’t come with free Gemini Advanced
Google’s upcoming Pixel 9a is shaping up to be a solid affordable Pixel device, but according to a new leak, it won’t come with the free Gemini Advanced perks that are included with other Pixel devices.
Expand Expanding CloseGboard for Android rolls out tweaked Dynamic Color theme
After testing last year, Gboard has widely rolled out tweaks to the Dynamic Color theme via a server-side update.
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Samsung revamps Galaxy Buds 3 Pro control widget as we wait for One UI 7 rollout
In preparation for One UI 7, Samsung is rolling out a new update to its Galaxy Buds 3 Pro companion app which revamps the control widget to match the company’s updated style.
Expand Expanding CloseGalaxy S25 pre-orders set record in South Korea, the Ultra is the favorite
Samsung has been heavily pushing Galaxy AI and refined hardware on the Galaxy S25 series. Apparently, the company is doing enough to set new records in South Korea for Galaxy S25 pre-orders, totaling 1.3 million units so far.
Expand Expanding ClosePixel Watch may soon support Adaptive Charging for better battery health
Through a recent app update, evidence has been spotted that Google may bring Adaptive Charging from Android to its smartwatch, the Pixel Watch.
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Samsung still wants $50 for replacement Galaxy S25 S Pen despite Bluetooth removal
If you happen to lose or break the S Pen on your Galaxy S25 Ultra, Samsung will still charge you $50 for it despite the removal of some of the costliest features.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle TV just removed a bunch of its free channels
Google TV has built out an impressive collection of free channels that require no accounts or downloads to be viewed, but the platform has just removed several of those channels.
Expand Expanding CloseSamsung no longer providing monthly updates for Galaxy S21 series
Four years after their debut, Samsung is no longer providing monthly updates for the Galaxy S21, S21+, and S21 Ultra.
Expand Expanding CloseGemini 2.0 Flash rolling out to Gemini app on Android, iOS
Following Thursday’s announcement, Gemini 2.0 Flash is now appearing in the Gemini app on Android and iOS.
Expand Expanding CloseNothing teases dedicated camera button for Phone (3a)
Ahead of its launch in March, Nothing is teasing a dedicated camera button for its next smartphone, the Nothing Phone (3a).
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Today’s Android app deals and freebies: NARUTO Ninja STORM, Raiders of the North Sea, more
The countdown has begun on the Galaxy S25 Ultra, Galaxy S25+, and Galaxy S25 pre-order deals – you have until Friday to take advantage, but for now we are on to the day’s best Android app deals. While we are also tracking a new low on Samsung’s 1TB 180MB/s PRO Plus Sonic the Hedgehog microSD as well as even deeper deals on the Galaxy SmartTag 2 item tracker and price drops across the Google Pixel Watch 3 lineup, let’s dive into the apps. Highlights include titles like NARUTO: Ultimate Ninja STORM, Raiders of the North Sea, Munchkin, Everdell, and more. Scope them all out down below.
Read MoreGoogle Search widget now lets you set a custom shortcut on Android
After testing last year, the Google app on Android will now let you set a custom Shortcut in the Search widget.
Expand Expanding CloseSamsung’s tri-fold device might be called ‘Galaxy G Fold,’ offer 10-inch display
Samsung is reportedly calling its upcoming tri-fold smartphone the “Galaxy G Fold,” a confusing decision considering its existing branding.
Expand Expanding CloseGalaxy S25’s new camera rings are basically glued onto last year’s design [Video]
One of the few hardware changes I personally liked about Samsung’s new Galaxy S25 series is the addition of a color-matched ring around each camera, but as it turns out, those are basically just glued onto last year’s design.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Photos tones down Gemini’s ‘Ask Photos’ search UI
Google Photos started testing Ask Photos in September. An update to Google Photos for Android today tones down the UI of this Gemini-powered search capability.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Maps reverts irksome Android Auto change following complaints
After rolling out an annoying change last month, Google Maps is already going back on centering its UI on Android Auto.
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Deals: Google Pixel Watch 3 up to $130 off, Sonos Ace ANC headphones $100 off, Galaxy SmartTag 2, and more
Your daily roundup of the best ways to save some cash on Android gear and accessories for it all is now ready to go. First up, we have solid $50 price drops across the Google Pixel Watch 3 lineup alongside some open-box offers at up to $130 off. We also spotted a straight up $100 discount on the Sonos Ace ANC headphones with deals starting as low as $262 alongside even lower prices on the Galaxy SmartTag 2 item tracker and Amazon’s eero mesh routers with a FREE $100 Amazon gift card thrown in. All of that joins a host of charging gear and more down below.
Expand Expanding CloseGalaxy S24 was Samsung’s biggest release since 2019, iPhone still dominates top 10 list
According to new reports, Samsung’s Galaxy S24 series was a hit for the company and its best-selling flagship since 2019, but it only just barely cracked the top 10 list for smartphone sales in 2024.
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