Tuesday afternoon’s collection of the best Android game and app deals courtesy of the Google Play storefront is now ready and waiting for you down below the fold. On your way down, scope out the deals we are tracking on these 100-inch 144Hz Hisense mini-LED Google TVs at up to $2,700 off as well as Samsung’s flagship unlocked S24 Ultra, its Galaxy Watch 6 Classic, and these official Galaxy S24 and A35 cases. As for the apps, highlights include titles like Small Living World, Argo’s Choice, Underworld Office, Mystic Pillars, and more. Head below for a closer look at everything.
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In a super unusual issue, some Google Pixel owners have noticed that their phones are crashing while playing music from Spotify.
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Following QPR3 last month, the Android 14 July 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. Compared to the delays last month, it’s coming sooner, though the Pixel Watch update rolled out first on Monday.
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Google’s Nest Wifi Pro delivers an easy-to-use home networking setup, but like prior generations, it seems prone to random issues from time to time. Lately, some Nest Wifi Pro owners have noticed issues with their mesh connection as well as slow speeds, seemingly in relation to recent updates.
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Today’s deals are now live with the return of discounted pricing on the nicest current-generation Samsung wearable out there, the Galaxy Watch 6 Classic. We are also tracking straight up $200 discounts on the Galaxy S24 Ultra alongside a chance at up to $750 in credit value, up to 42% off the official Samsung Galaxy S24 and A35 cases, price drops on Bluetooth speakers, ongoing Smart Monitor deals, and more. Head below fro a closer look at everything.
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While the Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Flip 6 are set to be what Sasmung talks about for the coming months, the Galaxy S24 FE is starting to show signs of life. A new leak indicates which colors the affordable Galaxy S24 FE phone will come in.
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Honor hasn’t been a stranger to teasing the Magic V3 foldable, but it looks like the company is ready to announce a launch date for its thinnest foldable yet.
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Samsung’s upcoming smartwatch lineup has leaked plenty of times already, but another fresh leak is divulging the specs of Galaxy Watch Ultra and Watch 7, as well as their higher price tags.
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With the Pixel 9 series expected to heavily utilize LLMs and Gemini functions, a new leak suggests that these will all be available under a new “Google AI” banner on the upcoming devices.
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While Google has generally been moving away from navigation drawers on Android, they still exist in several big apps. Nav drawers definitely have their place, but I wish first-party applications implemented them in a much more consistent manner.
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As technology evolves, our needs as users often change. One constant, though, is the need for adequate cloud storage to safely and privately store our digital belongings. pCloud offers exactly that for millions of users with different needs, and during its 4th of July sale, every user gets free encryption as a bonus with up to 70% off.
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Google is releasing the Pixel 9 series very early, and right on cue the leaks are coming. In a first leaked video, we’re getting a look at a surprisingly vibrant Pixel 9 in a pink color.
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The NFC Forum is looking to advance the standard with a “multi-purpose tap” concept that combines payments with other common interactions. The idea is to make each transaction richer and faster.
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Foldables are becoming more widely available as the technology improves and, inevitably, that brings a wave of more affordable devices. The Blackview Hero 10 was announced earlier this year as one of the first of a wave of cheaper foldables, and I think it answers an important question about foldables.
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Google is rolling out the latest Pixel Watch and Pixel Watch 2 update with the July 2024 security patch today. It’s coming before the July update for Pixel phones.
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Samsung opened up reservations for the Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Flip 6 last week and teased that interested buyers could save up to $1,500. But surely that’s too good to be true, right? Well, we’ve got a better idea of what it looks like now.
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In a strange issue, some Google Pixel 6 series owners have noticed that their phones are bricking themselves following an attempt to factory reset the device.
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Just under two weeks after the last major update, Android 15 Beta 3.1 is rolling out with a handful of fixes. Google has addressed the very annoying lockscreen issue.
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This afternoon’s collection of the best Android game and app deals is now ready and waiting down below. Joining in with the Google Play deals we are also tracking price drops on Samsung’s new 27-inch M5 FHD Smart Monitor, TP-Link’s Google Home magnetic wireless smart cam, and a new low on Samsung’s affordable new Galaxy A35 smartphone. But for now it’s on to the apps, including highlights like MONOPOLY, Front Armies, Pocket Rogues: Ultimate, Cat Lady, Murders on Budapest, The Sun Origin Post Apocalypse, and more. Head below for a closer look.
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After initial testing last October, Google Messages is more widely rolling out a redesign of the share UI.
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According to a new rumor, Samsung may end up only releasing bigger tablets in the Galaxy Tab S10 lineup, skipping the smallest option.
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It was an age ago that OnePlus seemed like the natural “other” option to the Google Pixel series. The days of “Never Settle” being a core ethos are behind the BBK-led behemoth. The OnePlus 12 signifies this better than any other. Here’s what it’s like to live with for an extended period.
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Today’s deals are now ready to go down below the fold starting with the first post-launch offer on Samsung’s new Galaxy-ready 27-inch M5 FHD Smart Monitor at the $230 Amazon low. And then we move over to as much as $100 in savings on Galaxy Watch 6 for folks who aren’t upgrading later this month, as well as a new all-time low on the 2024 entry-level Galaxy A35 at $350, the best prices yet on Hisense Google smart TVs, and a whole lot more as part of our July the 4th coverage. Head below for a closer look.
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Samsung’s SmartThings is finally bringing Matter 1.2 support to users. The new compatibility will allow more complex devices like refrigerators and vacuums to be controlled via Matter.
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