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Hands-on: Thinborne’s Aramid case is still our favorite option for the Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Flip 6
The Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Flip 6 suffer from being bulky by nature. Finding a case that offers minimal added bulk is worth its weight in gold – or at least aramid fiber.
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The internet is full of misinformation and, to help combat that, YouTube is testing out a new feature that lets users play a part in setting the record straight, and it works just like Community Notes on Twitter/X.
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Android game and app price drops: What Lies Underground, DYSMANTLE, Rush Rally 3, more
This afternoon’s collection of the best Android game and app price drops is now up for grabs down below. Sitting alongside today’s Google Play offers, we have discounts on Samsung’s new Galaxy Z Flip 6 foldable as well as a new low on unlocked Galaxy A25 smartphone and the best price yet on Google Pixel Fold. But for now it’s all about the apps including titles like What Lies Underground, DYSMANTLE, Rush Rally 3, The Last Roman Village, and some freebie icon packs. Head below for a closer look.
Read MoreGoogle Play Store requesting location permission to show ‘local recommendations’
As we wait for Collections to widely launch, Google is rolling out “local recommendations” for the Play Store.
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Google has been working on a new desktop mode for Android for a while, but it seems like it might work beyond just an external monitor, as new evidence suggests it could run directly on a tablet’s own display.
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Deals: Galaxy Buds FE 25% off, Galaxy Z Flip 6, Galaxy Watch 6 Classic $130 off, portable SSD, chargers, more
Today’s deals are headlined by a slate of Samsung gear starting with the first straight up cash deal on Amazon for the Galaxy Z Flip 6 before we check out an offer on the latest Galaxy Buds FE with ANC and Live Translate at 25% off. From there, it’s on to one of the lowest prices yet on 47mm Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 Classic and the unlocked Galaxy A25 smartphone at the $230 Amazon all-time low joining offers on laptop stands, car chargers, portable SSDs, and much more. Head below for a closer look.
Expand Expanding ClosePixel Watch 3 specs leak: Same chip, RAM, and storage, 1-60Hz refresh rate
The last remaining Pixel Watch 3 specs that have not yet leaked are now out with confirmation about the processor and RAM.
Expand Expanding CloseFitbit Ace LTE adds Tap to Pay, Lunch break, and new games
The first big post-launch update for the Fitbit Ace LTE adds Tap to Pay, Lunch break, and new games.
Expand Expanding CloseSamsung’s Android 15 update has reportedly been delayed ‘indefinitely’
After missing its initially expected release date, Samsung’s Android 15 update seems to be looking at a much later launch, as sources claim it has been delayed “indefinitely.”
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle on the 11-year history of Chromecast as the lineup comes to an end
The Chromecast line is going off into the sunset, with the iconic series now being replaced by the Google TV Streamer. In a post, Google reflects on the 11-year history of the Chromecast lineup.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle is working closer with Chinese OEMs to tailor the Gemini experience
Google I/O Connect China in Beijing showcases an emphasis on Google Gemini for Chinese manufacturers like Xiaomi and Oppo.
Expand Expanding CloseMoto Tag is the first Find My Device tracker that needs its own Android app
The Find My Device network is still in a rough state, but that hasn’t stopped the launch of more new hardware. Motorola recently launched its new Moto Tag, the first UWB tracker for the network, which is also the first Find My Device tracker that asks you to download a separate app.
Expand Expanding CloseHands-on: The OnePlus Open ‘Apex Edition’ is a foldable victory lap [Gallery]
Last year’s OnePlus Open was far and away the best foldable in the US market when it launched, and one could argue that that’s still true today. As such, OnePlus is taking a victory lap with the new OnePlus Open “Apex Edition,” a slight revamp in a gorgeous new case.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Search app tests prominent Chrome Incognito shortcut on Android
For queries that you don’t want saved to Account history, the Google Search app on Android is testing a rather prominent shortcut to “Chrome Incognito.”
Expand Expanding CloseAndroid phones might get the taskbar from tablets and foldables [Video]
Google introduced a handy taskbar to Android devices with big screens back in Android 12L, but it doesn’t work on regular phones. Soon, though, Android phones may also support showing a miniature version of the taskbar.
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The new Galaxy Z Fold 6 S Pen case is half off right now
Just weeks after the Galaxy Z Fold 6 gets officially released, Samsung’s official cases go on sale. The S Pen case for the Z Fold 6, specifically, sees a 50% discount.
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Android game and app price drops: Last Game, Murders on Budapest, AppLock PRO, more
This afternoon’s lineup of Android app price drops is now ready and waiting for you in list form just below the jump. On your way down, slide by the deals we are tracking today on Samsung’s latest Galaxy Buds FE with ANC and Live Translate as well as this 65-inch TCL Google Smart TV for $348, JBL’s metal and leather-like Authentics Wi-Fi Google Assistant smart speaker, and Samsung’s flagship AI-equipped Ultra-sized Tab S9 at $150 off. Moving on to the apps, highlight include tiles like The Last Game, Murders on Budapest, AppLock PRO, Underworld Office, and more. Head below for a closer look.
Read MoreAndroid 14 August security patch rolling out: What’s fixed for Pixel
While we wait for Android 15 to hit stable, the Android 14 August security patch is rolling out today for the Pixel 5a, 6, 6 Pro, 6a, 7, 7 Pro, 7a, Tablet, Fold, 8, 8 Pro, and 8a. This release came a day later than expected, while the Pixel Watch update was yesterday.
Expand Expanding CloseWhy the Google TV Streamer has an oval design and reducing remote wobble
Making a set-top box with the Google TV Streamer was a design departure for modern Google hardware — there was of course the Nexus Player — and the team today explained some of the decisions they took.
Expand Expanding CloseThe Google TV Streamer pre-orders are US-only for now
Today’s launch of the Google TV Streamer has given us a glimpse of Google’s next generation of streaming systems, but pre-orders are currently limited to the US only at least until later in September.
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Deals: Nothing ANC Ear (a) buds at $79, Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra $150 off, TP-Link Google Assistant smart cam $24, and more
Today’s deals are now ready to go with a solid price drop on Nothing’s ANC Ear (a) wireless buds with up to 42-hour battery life and ChatGPT voice action down at $79. That offer joins the return of Samsung’s flagship AI-equipped Ultra-sized Tab S9 starting from $1.050, or $150 off the going rate, alongside JBL’s metal and leather-like Authentics Wi-Fi Google Assistant smart speaker back down at $100 off the going rate. We also have the TP-Link Google Assistant-ready magnetic smart cam with no-cost motion detection at just $24 alongside a host of charging accessories and more. Head below for a closer look.
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New Nest Learning Thermostat shows the weather & uses it to adjust the temperature
The allure of the Nest Learning Thermostat has always been its ability to adjust the temperatures in your home by slowly learning your preferences, and the new model upgrades that drastically, including by using the weather outside, which it can also show on its new display.
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The Google TV Streamer can’t use Nest speakers for audio beyond speaker groups
Google’s brand-new and quite compelling Google TV Streamer looks like a major improvement, but one feature that’s still missing is support for using Nest speakers for audio output in lieu of something like a soundbar.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle TV Streamer has 4GB of RAM and might be powered by a MediaTek chip
Google today announced the new Google TV Streamer, a set-top box that’s got much more powerful specs than the Chromecast it replaces, and it’s got some serious power under the hood, at least in the context of a streaming device.
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