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Here’s everything new in Android 15 QPR1 Beta 1 [Gallery]
Following the final Android 15 preview last week, Google is releasing Android 15 QPR1 Beta 1 for Pixel today.
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Android game and app price drops: SpongeBob, Siralim Ultimate, Dawncaster, more
This afternoon’s collection of Android app price drops courtesy of Google Play is now ready to go. Just be sure to also scope out the deals we have today on official Samsung Galaxy S24 cases from $11.50 alongside Samsung’s new Galaxy Watch 7 from $248, Google’s regularly $100 Nest Audio Smart Speaker at $50, and one of the best prices ever on Google’s latest Pixel Tablet with the speaker charging dock. As for the apps, highlights include titles like SpongeBob SquarePants, Siralim Ultimate, Dawncaster: Deckbuilding RPG, Neighbours from Hell 2, and more. Head below for a closer look.
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Galaxy Watch 4 Classic is still the best deal in Wear OS at just $99
One of the long-time benefits of Wear OS has been the multitude of hardware options and, in turn, more options available at every price point. But with so many Wear OS options now missing, it’s a little harder to pick the best deal. At $99, though, Samsung’s Galaxy Watch 4 Classic remains the best bang for your buck.
Expand Expanding CloseAndroid 15 Beta 4.2 now available for Pixel 9 series
In addition to Android 15 QPR1 Beta 1 today for Pixel 8a and earlier, Google is rolling Android 15 Beta 4.2 for the Pixel 9 series.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle rolling out Android 15 QPR1 Beta 1
As teased last week, Google is rolling out Android 15 QPR1 Beta 1 to Pixel devices today. This comes ahead of Android 15 hitting the stable channel.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Maps rolling out simplified bottom bar redesign to iPhone
After coming to Android in late July, the Google Maps bottom bar redesign, which aims to make the app a bit cleaner, is now on the iPhone.
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Reminder: Google Store credits for One subscribers are now immediate
Around a year ago, Google quietly changed how credits are paid to One subscribers when purchasing on the Google Store. This means you’ll get instant access to any accrued store credits as soon as your order ships.
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Google Essentials is a “new app that makes it easier for you to discover and install” Google’s first-party services on Windows.
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Deals: Google Pixel Tablet $250 off, Google Nest speaker 50% off, Galaxy Watch 7 from $248, Galaxy S24 cases 76% off, more
Your Thursday edition of the 9to5Toys Lunch Break is now ready to go with some big-time deals on Google gear. Firstly, we have one of the best prices ever on 256GB Google Pixel Tablet with Charging Speaker Dock down at $349 – that’s $250 off – as well as a 50% price drop on Google’s Nest Audio Smart Speakers. Then it’s over to Samsung – the new Galaxy Watch 7 now starts down at $248 and we have huge discounts live on official Samsung Galaxy S24 cases starting from just $11.50. All of that and more awaits down below.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Pixel 9 initial review: Almost impossible to hate
The Google Pixel 9 undergoes operational changes over its predecessor, which was already a reliably good phone. This year, Tensor G4 adds even more AI power to a phone that has lays a promising foundation in its OS.
Expand Expanding CloseGalaxy Z Fold 6 Slim could arrive as soon as September with camera upgrade, titanium
Samsung’s upcoming “Slim” version of the Galaxy Z Fold 6 might be arriving sooner than expected, and with a couple of extra upgrades when its release date rolls around.
Expand Expanding CloseSamsung just brought Google’s Circle to Search to a bunch of new Galaxy devices
After launching on just a handful of devices earlier this year, Google’s Circle to Search is now coming to several more Samsung Galaxy smartphones and tablets through recent updates.
Expand Expanding ClosePixel 9 adds ‘Express’ setup, ‘carbon copy’ Google Messages migration, Wi-Fi + cable transfer
Besides the ability to copy over data at any time, the Pixel 9 has thoroughly updated the Setup and Data Transfer experience.
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Microsoft OneNote prepares to follow Google Keep’s lead with lockscreen notes on Android
Android is making notetaking apps a more central part of the experience, and now Microsoft OneNote is preparing support for the new functionality.
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Like 911, you’re not supposed to use Satellite SOS unless it’s an actual emergency. Fortunately, Google added a Satellite SOS demo to the Pixel 9 that lets you preview the experience.
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Microsoft’s controversial Recall feature is coming to Windows 11 in October
After initially being put on hold, Microsoft today announced that Recall, an AI feature that takes screenshots of everything you do in Windows, will launch in October.
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Ring’s new Battery Doorbell takes notes from Nest Doorbell, but for $80 less
Amazon’s Ring today announced its new Battery Doorbell, a $100 option that works without wires and has the same big upgrade Google made in its latest generation.
Expand Expanding CloseHere are the key differences between the Pixel 9 and 9 Pro
Google’s lineup of Pixel 9 phones is admittedly a little confusing. The Pixel 9 is the base model, as one would expect, but the differences between it and the Pro model aren’t quite so obvious with a new size change.
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Chrome now lets you color-code Tab Groups on Android
Ahead of a bigger update to let you access saved Tab Groups, Chrome for Android is adding the ability to color-code them.
Expand Expanding ClosePixel 9 Pro XL impressions: A week with its better battery life and Tensor G4
The Pixel 9 Pro XL is not Google’s highest-end device, nor its most exciting in the 2024 lineup. But after a week using it, I’m convinced it might be the best Pixel of the Tensor era, and that’s just based on first impressions.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Pixel 9 can copy data from another phone after setup – here’s how it works
A neat new trick debuting on the Google Pixel 9 series is the ability to restore data from another Android device after setup has been completed.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Lens rolling out to Chrome address bar [U]
Following Android (and even iOS with a shortcut), Circle to Search — officially “Drag to search” — is coming to desktop Chrome/Chromebooks with a very prominent Google Lens icon.
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Android game and app price drops: Heirs of the Kings, Seek Hearts, One Swipe Notes, more
We now have your mid-week Android game and app price drops to check out below. On your way down, scope out the deals we have on Motorola’s unlocked 256GB 2023 razr+ flip phone, this new low on the Ticwatch Pro 5 Enduro Wear OS Smartwatch, this $150 price drop on Lenovo’s Chromebook Flex 5i, and today’s offers on Samsung Galaxy S24/Ultra. As for the apps, highlights include titles like Heirs of the Kings, Seek Hearts, One Swipe Notes, Dungeon Tracer, and more. Head below for a closer look.
Read MorePixel 9/9 Pro: A new, plastic-free, eco-friendly unboxing experience [Video]
As Pixel 9 pre-orders begin arriving at your door, the unboxing experience isn’t what it once was. Since 2021, Google has ditched the charger, skipped the extras, and now even the plastic has been omitted—here’s what comes in the Pixel 9 box.
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