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Gemini homescreen redesign rolls out on Android
Google is now widely rolling out a redesign of the Gemini app on Android that greatly simplifies the homescreen.
Expand Expanding CloseHands-on: Nothing OS 3.0 is a welcome upgrade, but why did Nothing copy the iOS App Library?
Built on top of Android 15, Nothing OS 3.0 is a pretty big overhaul to the company’s Android skin, which was already one of the best on the market. After playing around with the update, I’m pretty happy with the various upgrades Nothing has made, at least for the most part.
Expand Expanding CloseAll Gemini users can now generate images with Imagen 3
As announced in late August, alongside Gems, image generation with Imagen 3 is now available for all Gemini users.
Expand Expanding CloseRing beats Google Nest to the punch with AI-powered natural language search for video
Amazon’s Ring has just announced AI-powered search for video events captured by its cameras, beating Google to the punch on the idea.
Expand Expanding CloseWhoop finally adds step counting to list of tracking features
Whoop has been regarded as one of the most advanced health-tracking bands you can wear that isn’t a smart watch or ecosystem-dependent. Even still, step counting has not been a feature – until today.
Expand Expanding ClosePrime Day 2 highlights: Insane Galaxy Buds 3 Pro offer at nearly $100 off, Galaxy Watch 7 up to $100 off, much more
Now with under 24-hours left on the 2024 fall Prime Day event, we are here to highlight some fresh new offers and some ongoing standouts. First thing’s first, don’t sleep on this deal – the new Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 Pro just hit the all-time low at $152 at nearly $100 off (this could sell out at anytime now). While all of the best offers are waiting in our master deal hub, some other serious highlights here include new lows on Galaxy Watch 7 with extra band bundles at $100 off alongside the best prices yet on the Galaxy A35 5G A Series smartphone, the latest see-through Nothing Ear wireless buds, and a truckload of big-time Chromebook and Snapdragon Elite notebooks. Everything is waiting for you down below.
Expand Expanding CloseSome Pixel Tablet accessories we can’t live without [Video]
To get the most out of your Pixel Tablet, here are some essential accessories we can’t live without.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle TV’s AI screensavers are now widely available on Chromecast and other devices
Following the release of the Google TV Streamer, Google TV has promised some major updates, including a new AI screensaver generator. That AI wallpaper feature is now rolling out widely to TVs and devices running Google TV.
Expand Expanding CloseParallels for ChromeOS, which lets Chromebooks run Windows, seems to be shutting down
While ChromeOS has become more and more capable over the years, the occasional need for a traditional desktop operating system, namely Windows, has never really gone away. To solve that, some apps and services have allowed Chromebooks to run Windows, including Parallels, which is said to be shutting down later this year.
Expand Expanding CloseSamsung confirms One UI 7 beta will be public as some doubted it
The upcoming release of Samsung’s One UI 7 update is confusing and unusual, and a specific quote had some worried that the beta wouldn’t be released publicly. Samsung, though, has confirmed that the beta will be available to those interested in trying it.
Expand Expanding CloseBest fall Prime Day deals on Chromebooks, Snapdragon Copilot+ PCs, and more from $190
Amazon’s fall Prime Day event kicked off yesterday with deals on various products across different categories. We’ve also tracked some great offers on Chromebooks, Copilot+ PCs, and some other Windows laptops, many of which are simply too good to pass up. Seriously, if you’ve been eyeing one of the new Copilot+ PCs or a Chromebook, now’s the time to pounce and save big on your purchase. Samsung’s Galaxy Book 4 Edge has been one of our top picks here and it’s heavily discounted for fall Prime Day. Notably, we’re also tracking huge savings on select Chromebooks that are worth considering in 2024. Head below for our collection of the best Prime Big Deal Days laptops deals and and be sure to check back as even more go live later today.
Expand Expanding CloseYouTube for Android TV gets ‘Who’s watching’ account switcher launch screen
YouTube’s constant evolution on Android TV continues unabated, with an updated ‘slight’ “Who’s watching” account switcher launch screen.
Expand Expanding CloseThe OnePlus 12 at $599 is simply the best Android deal out there right now
With Amazon throwing out deals like they might go out of fashion, the OnePlus 12 is now at a price that is simply hard to beat.
Expand Expanding CloseBest fall Prime Day deals on Samsung gear, Google, OnePlus, smart home, e-bikes, TVs, and more
The fall Amazon Prime Day sale is now in full swing. The 2024 Prime Big Deal Days event is set to run from now through day’s end on October 9 and we are here to make sure the best price drops are at the ready for you. From the latest gear in the Samsung product lineup, to Google Pixel devices, OnePlus tech, and Motorola Android handsets, to smart home gear, e-bikes, home goods, and more, the deals are seriously flying now to save you a ton. We will be updating this running collection of the best deals regularly over the next 2-days so be sure to swing back around for more.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle says DOJ’s antitrust remedies, like Android/Chrome spinoff, are ‘radical and sweeping’
The US Justice Department might recommend to a federal judge that Android and/or Chrome be spun off (“structural remedies”) among other possible antitrust solutions, with Google today arguing against that.
Expand Expanding CloseMediaTek launches Dimensity 9400 as second ‘all big core’ chipset
MediaTek promises big improvements with the new Dimensity 9400 chipset built on TSMC’s 3nm process, offering more efficiency and power with an upgraded focus on generative AI.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Messages text field expands with ‘Magic Rewrite’ change [U]
A small change to Google Messages for Android moves the “Rewrite” aspect of Magic Compose.
Expand Expanding CloseYou can save up to 60% on Roborock robot vacuums & mops for Prime Big Deal Days
Robot vacuums and mops are incredibly useful tools, especially as they keep getting better and more advanced, but they can be a little pricey. For Prime Day, Roborock is offering some of its best vacuums and mops at huge discounts.
Expand Expanding CloseAndroid 15 Home Controls screensaver now shows the weather
The Home Controls screensaver coming with Android 15 now shows the temperature and current weather condition.
Expand Expanding ClosePixel Watch 3, Pixel Buds Pro 2 tiles removed from Google Home app [U]
Since launch, the Pixel Buds Pro 2 and Pixel Watch 3 have appeared in the Google Home app, but this is not intended.
Expand Expanding CloseBest Android app price drops and freebies: Townscaper, Dandara, Soul Crusade, more
While we have been going hard on the fall Prime Day deals since very early this morning, with another 24 hours still to go, we are taking a quick break to highlight today’s best price drops on Android apps. Just make sure you also check out the Prime Day offers we are tracking on the Galaxy Tab S6 Lite, Google’s latest Pixel Tablet, Samsung’s 2024 Galaxy Watch FE, Samsung Galaxy Watch, and this massive $375 discount on Galaxy S24 Ultra. As for the apps, highlights include titles like Townscaper, Dandara Trials of Fear Edition, Soul Crusade, Homo Machina, and more. Head below for a closer look at today’s best Android game and app deals.
Expand Expanding CloseThe ChromeOS Recorder app is coming to all Chromebooks
ChromeOS 130 will introduce a new audio Recorder later this month. While some AI features are exclusive to Plus devices, all Chromebooks will have access to the Recorder app.
Expand Expanding CloseAqara’s Google Home-compatible smart locks, hubs, and sensors see steep discounts
Aqara has been at the forefront of developing smart home products that break barriers. Right now, some of the best products the company has ever released are on sale, including its new Matter M3 Hub, Smart Lock U300, and fantastic sensor bundles.
Expand Expanding CloseMicrosoft releases one last Android 12 update for Surface Duo 2 as it ends support
The Microsoft Surface Duo 2 is quickly approaching its end of life and as that date nears, Microsoft has just released one last Android 12 update for the device.
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