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Google kicks off Paris 2024 with Olympic Doodle series
Besides partnering with NBC and Team USA, Google is celebrating the Paris 2024 Olympics across its major services.
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Google has been building out the “your space” section of Discover for a few months and is now using it to surface games…
Expand Expanding CloseComment: Pixel 9 Pro Fold won’t get Google’s best cameras, but they’ll still be some of the best in foldables
As more information becomes available on Google’s next foldable, it becomes clear that the company will not equip the Pixel 9 Fold with its best camera sensors. Even still, it’ll probably going to be the best foldable for taking pictures – for a number of reasons.
Expand Expanding CloseEpic Games pulls Fortnite from Galaxy Store, citing Samsung’s new sideloading settings
After it was discovered that Samsung would begin blocking any attempt to sideload apps Epic Games has made the decision to remove Fortnite, among other titles, from the Galaxy Store.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Home app rolling out Nest Hello support, garage door detection
The Google Home app is rolling out support for the Nest Hello — officially the “Nest Doorbell (wired, 1st gen)” — as part of the Public Preview program.
Expand Expanding CloseAndroid Auto requirements have been updated, now requires Android 9.0 or higher
Google has a new set of requirements in place for running Android Auto, with users now required to be using smartphones running Android 9.0 or higher.
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Google Drive video uploads now have auto-generated captions
Google Drive is adding automatically generated captions to videos you upload. This is already widely rolled out.
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Android game and app price drops: 60 Parsecs!, Bright Reappear, Redshift Sky Pro, more
This afternoon’s roundup of the best Google Play price drops on Android games and apps is now ready to go down below. Joining the software deals, you’ll also want to scope out the discounts we are now tracking on OWC’s new 1TB Envoy portable SSD, all-time low pricing on Google Pixel Watch 2, this TCL 43-inch Google Smart TV at just $198, and Samsung’s unlocked Galaxy S24 at a new all-time low. As for the apps, some highlights here include 60 Parsecs!, Bright Reappear, Redshift Sky Pro, 60 Seconds! Reatomized, and more. Hit the jump for a closer look at today’s best Android price drops.
Read More‘SearchGPT’ is here to take on Google, but its launch is behind a waitlist
OpenAI has today, as a prototype, launched its long-rumored AI-powered search engine competitor to Google, “SearchGPT.”
Expand Expanding CloseDisney+, Hulu, and Max can now be bundled starting at $16.99/month
Disney and Warner Bros Discovery have launched a bundle deal that gives users Disney+, Hulu, and Max (still better known as HBO Max) from $16.99/month, a massive discount from the usual rates.
Expand Expanding CloseShould you buy a new phone now, or wait for the Pixel 9? [Video]
As the launch of the Google Pixel 9 series approaches, you’re probably weighing whether to upgrade your phones or wait for the new models. Let’s explore what we can expect from the Pixel 9 series and how it compares to current alternatives.
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Reddit changes have blocked all search engines except Google amid AI ‘misuse’ [U]
Reddit can be a valuable source for information from real people, which is why Google is spending millions on a deal with the platform. But, now, Reddit has started to block many of its results from showing in other search engines properly.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Maps launch new features and Android Auto incident reports in India
Google has announced a few new features for Maps that are specific to India, including support for incident reports on Android Auto, something we’ve been asking about for years.
Expand Expanding CloseGemini’s free tier is now powered by 1.5 Flash
At I/O 2024, Gemini Advanced started using 1.5 Pro and Google is now upgrading the free version of Gemini with 1.5 Flash.
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Deals: Google Pixel Watch 2 $270 low, Galaxy S24 $165 off, Lenovo Chromebook Duet 3 $140 off, TCL Google TV $198, more
Today’s roundup of deals is now ready to go with a solid all-time low the Google Pixel Watch 2 just after landing in our roundup of the best Android smartwatches in July 2024 – check out the latest on Pixel watch 3 right here. On top of that, we are also tracking some of the lowest prices ever on unlocked Galaxy S24 handsets alongside this 43-inch TCL Q5 4K QLED Google Smart TV down at just $198 shipped and Lenovo’s Chromebook Duet 3 at $140 off the going rate. All of that and more awaits in today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break.
Expand Expanding CloseNew Pixel Watch 3 face shows more room for complications
New faces for the Pixel Watch 3 are a given and the first one today shows how Google will be using the extra screen real estate.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Pixel 9 Pro XL may launch with four colors; here’s what they look like [Gallery]
Google Pixel 9 leaks are coming en masse lately, and now we’ve got a good look at the Pixel 9 Pro XL in all four of its color variants.
Expand Expanding CloseThe first Android phone with Qi2 is here (but it’s not a Pixel)
The Qi2 standard was announced the better part of two years ago and, until now, we’ve yet to see a single Android phone with the standard. But, now, that’s finally changing.
Expand Expanding CloseNew Pixel Buds Pro 2 leak reveals wing tips design
Following yesterday’s Pixel Buds Pro 2 leak, another one today reveals that Google’s new headphones will bring back some sort of wing tips. In the cover image above, you see what design the 2020 Pixel Buds had.
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Samsung’s take on iPhone Dynamic Island is coming in One UI 7, won’t be a full copy [U]
One of the most compelling, but criminally underused features Apple has introduced on the iPhone in recent years is the Dynamic Island and its Live Activities and, soon, Samsung is apparently going to introduce its own version of the feature.
Expand Expanding ClosePixel 9 series specs leak; ‘game-changing’ Tensor G4, 16GB RAM minimum on Pro
Google’s upcoming Pixel 9 series isn’t expected to be a major leap for the company’s Tensor chipset, but leaked specs have revealed that the whole lineup will include a lot more RAM.
Expand Expanding CloseLeaked Pixel 9 promos highlight new features, ‘Pixel Screenshots,’ free Gemini Advanced [Gallery]
Ahead of its launch event in a couple of weeks, Google can’t seem to stop Pixel 9 leaks from hitting the web. Today, we’re getting a full collection of marketing materials that detail the Pixel 9 series design, AI features, and more.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Maps redesigns Wear OS Tile, adds complications
After adding public transit directions earlier this year, Google Maps for Wear OS now has a redesigned Tile and two new complications.
Expand Expanding CloseSamsung’s first Android 15 beta gets a likely release date
Following a ton of details leaking over the past few days, a reliable source claims that Samsung’s first Android 15 beta will see a release date early next week.
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