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Circle to Search loses Google Lens shortcut
With the addition of song lookup last month, Circle to Search was visually tweaked, and has now lost its Google Lens shortcut.
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Deals: Galaxy Tab S9 $180+ off, Galaxy Watch Ultra drops again, Bose Ultra Headphones $150 off, more
Friday’s best deals are headlined by a significant price drop on the base model Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 at $387 under the most affordable S10 and now sitting at one of the lowest prices we have ever tracked. But the Samsung deals keep coming as not only is the best price ever still live on the Galaxy Buds 3 Pro at nearly $100 off, but the Galaxy Watch Ultra has somehow now dropped down even lower than the $100 deals we spotted for Prime Day. From there, we have the regularly $429 Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones starting from $279 alongside some Google Home gear, chargers, speakers, and more. Scope it all out down below.
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Pixel Buds app now appears in Pixel Launcher [Update: Themed icon]
On Pixel phones, Google previously hid the Pixel Buds app from appearing in the launcher, but that has now been reversed.
Expand Expanding CloseHuawei’s Android-free ‘HarmonyOS NEXT’ will go live next week
Huawei is in the middle of ditching support for Android in favor of its own operating system. The new Huawei OS – HarmonyOS NEXT – is set to debut next week.
Expand Expanding CloseApple TV+ is coming to Android devices through Prime Video later this month
Apple TV+ does not have a functioning Android app, even though its library is growing and spans multiple other platforms. That could change, as Prime Video may start offering Apple TV+ as an add-on to its currently available Android app.
Expand Expanding ClosePixel Watch Wear OS 5 update will resume ‘later this year’
Wear OS 5 for the original Pixel Watch and Pixel Watch 2 was pulled after some users had their devices soft brick, with Google today providing an update on what’s happening.
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After first announcing its intentions to launch an Android game store earlier this year, Microsoft has confirmed that the Xbox app will let users buy and play games through the Xbox app starting in November.
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How to take pictures of the Northern Lights with Google Pixel and other Android phones
The biggest geomagnetic storm in over 20 years is hitting the Earth this weekend, and it’s leading to the Northern Lights being visible in huge portions of the Northern hemisphere. Here’s how to take a picture of the Northern Lights using a Google Pixel smartphone or other Android devices.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle rolling out new charging screen to old Pixel Watches
With the Pixel Watch 3, Google introduced a new charging screen that is now rolling out to older wearables.
Expand Expanding CloseAndroid Theft protection, including Detection & Remote Lock, widely rolling out
Google looks to be widely rolling out Android’s new Theft protection features that “protect your personal data if your device is stolen.” This includes Theft Detection, Offline Device, and Remote Lock.
Expand Expanding CloseThese Motorola phones are probably getting Android 15… eventually
Motorola has a bit of an iffy track record as far as Android updates go, and the company has yet to formally announce details regarding its Android 15 update. However, an initial list has been uncovered.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Wallet rolls out Quick Settings Tile on Samsung phones
After announcing in late August, the Google Wallet Quick Settings (QS) Tile for Samsung Galaxy phones has now widely launched.
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Best Android app price drops and freebies: Crying Suns, Rush Rally 3, Little Big Workshop, more
This afternoon’s collection of the best Android games and apps now on sale at Google Play are waiting for you down below. On your way down, stop by the deals we are tracking on the Nest Audio Smart Speaker as well as new all-time low pricing on the Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra wearable, the brand’s Galaxy Tab S9 FE, and this offer on Razer’s haptics-enabled Kishi V2 Pro Android gamepad. As for the apps, highlight titles include Crying Suns, Rush Rally 3, Little Big Workshop, and more. Head below for a closer look.
Expand Expanding CloseBellroy’s Pixel Watch Strap is now available for pre-order
As teased, Bellroy is making a “Pixel Watch Strap” and it’s now available to pre-order for $69. It joins their various phone cases and Pixel Buds Pro case.
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Deals: Galaxy Tab S9 FE $140 off, Galaxy Watch Ultra undercuts Prime Day at $110 off, charging gear, hubs, and more
As you know, the fall Prime Day event has ended, but we still have some great deals to check out – some even lower than they were yesterday. Samsung’s Galaxy Tab S9 FE 256GB has now dropped to a new Amazon low at $380, or $140 off the going rate. And the brand’s Galaxy Watch Ultra has now dropped even lower than it was yesterday with close to $110 in savings and new Amazon all-time low pricing across the lineup. Anker’s new 14-port Prime Docking Station with the onboard smart display is at its best price ever and we have the return of all-time low pricing on the Wear OS Ticwatch Pro 5 Enduro Smartwatch. All of that and more awaits below.
Expand Expanding CloseAndroid may make floating ‘bubbles’ useful by letting any app use them
Google introduced “bubbles” as a means of keeping messaging apps easily accessible by letting them float on top of other apps. In future versions of Android, it sounds like Google may make these a lot more useful by letting you run any app in a “bubble.”
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle responds to report that claims Pixel 9 shares ‘excessive’ data
A report has stirred up fears around how Google’s Pixel 9 series “shares” personal data, but it’s clearly not fully accurate, and missing some very important context.
Expand Expanding CloseThese Android phones have Google’s Circle to Search feature
Circle to Search has started rolling out to more devices, bringing a new way to run what’s on your screen through a Google Search. Here are the devices that can currently run Circle to Search.
Expand Expanding CloseYouTube isn’t hiding the skip button for ads, it’s just not showing it right away
YouTube has updated how the “skip” button works with ads, and it may no longer appear right away.
Expand Expanding CloseYouTube for Android TV gets new dual-column channel side menu
YouTube for Android TV has a new dual-column channel side menu that obscures less of the content you’re trying to watch.
Expand Expanding CloseNvidia Shield TV gets its first new update in over a year
The Nvidia Shield TV remains one of the best Android TV OS devices on the market even though it hasn’t gotten a major update in a while, but a fresh update is rolling out now to users.
Expand Expanding CloseCircle to Search is coming to Honor 200 series and Magic V3
Circle to Search is set to expand further as the AI-powered function is confirmed as coming to the Honor 200 series and recently released Magic V3 foldable.
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Google rolls out ‘Pixel Watch fully charged’ notification [U]
For some, Google rolled out the straightforward “Pixel Watch fully charged” notification back in November. It’s now finally seeing wider availability.
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The Home Panel that debuted on the Google TV Streamer is next coming to the Chromecast with Google TV if you join the Public Preview program.
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