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Pixel 9 Pro XL is one of the top 10 premium phones in US amid 20% growth
Google’s Pixel 9 series appears to be a massive hit, with 20% year-over-year growth in a record quarter, and having the Pixel 9 Pro XL join the top 10 premium smartphone sold in the US.
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As it tends to do new products, Google is emailing some owners a feedback survey about their experience with Pixel Buds Pro 2.
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Best Android app price drops and freebies: High Sea Saga DX, Dungeon Village 2, more
Your Monday afternoon collection of the best Android game and app is now ready to go down below. On your way down scope out the big-time price drop we are tracking on ASUS’ new Snapdragon X Plus Copilot+ PC to $650, the first cash deal on the new Samsung Galaxy S24 FE, as well as some solid offers on Google smart TVs: TCL’s 2024 frame-style 120Hz Google smart TVs and Hisense’s 2024 144Hz frame-style Google Smart TVs alongside this giant 98-inch 120Hz TCL QM7 model. As for the apps, highlights include High Sea Saga DX, Dungeon Village 2, Pocket Stables, Mega Mall Story, Candy Disaster TD, and more. Head below for a closer look at everything.
Expand Expanding CloseSamsung’s Galaxy AI reportedly getting notification summary feature in One UI 7
A notificiation summary serves as a convenient way to save a little time while looking at the alerts that have piled up on your phone. Samsung Galaxy phones are seemingly going to get a new Galaxy AI feature that summarizes recent notifications.
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An update to Pixel Screenshots is rolling out with a number of UI tweaks, like doing away with the “All screenshots” view.
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Stardew Valley’s major 1.6 update is now available on Android
After launching on PC earlier this year, the Stardew Valley 1.6 update has finally expanded to Android.
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Google gives Song Search the four-color treatment
In the smallest of tweaks, the Google app’s Song Search shortcut has a new, modernized icon.
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OnePlus Pad is the best deal in Android tablets at just $299
High-end Android tablets are a bit rare nowadays, and one of the best has been last year’s OnePlus Pad. While there’s a sequel now on the market, a heavy discount on the original makes it easily the best deal you’ll find on an Android tablet today.
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Deals: ASUS’ new Snapdragon X Plus Copilot+ PC $250 off, Galaxy S24 FE all-time low, Amazon smart speakers $18, more
Your Monday edition of the 9to5Toys Lunch Break to kick off the week starts with a big-time $250 price drop on ASUS’ new Snapdragon X Plus Copilot+ PC with 3K 120Hz OLED alongside the first cash discount we have seen to date on the new Samsung Galaxy S24 FE smartphone. From there we move over to some notable deals on Amazon smart gear including the Echo Spot smart speaker with the onboard display, the Echo Pop at just $18, and the brand new Fire HD 8 tablet. Those offers join up to $300 in savings on Hisense and TCL Google frame-style TVs, alongside a host of charging gear, and more.
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Over the past day or so, some Pixel owners have encountered an issue where Google Play services says it’s “not supported by your device.”
Expand Expanding CloseGalaxy Z Flip may get a more affordable release in 2025, additional Fold 7 too
Samsung’s foldables aren’t growing as quickly as the company hoped for, and apparently there are plans for a more affordable Galaxy Z Flip in 2025 alongside additional variants of the Galaxy S25 and Galaxy Z Fold 7.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Pixel reportedly sees 3x growth in North America in just one month – is it too good to be true?
Google’s Pixel smartphones have steadily been growing over the past few years, but new data claims that the company saw 3x growth in North America in just one month, and that seems way too good to be true.
Expand Expanding CloseThe best affordable Android phones you can buy today [Update]
At this point in time, you just don’t need a flagship to get a good everyday Android experience. With initiatives like Android One, Android Go, and Google’s own step into the affordable market, Google has made mid-range and even low-range devices even more usable and enticing than ever. With so many options littering the market nowadays, it’s hard to tell which devices are even worth your time — and money. Let’s dig through and get to know some of the best affordable Android phones you can buy as of November 2024.
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Google TV shows app update progress on the homescreen
A handy tweak to the Google TV homescreen shows app update progress as an update is ongoing.
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The constant evolution of the YouTube experience on Android TV continues with a more prominent “Subscribe” button when in the main player UI.
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Following a Google One deal a few days ago, Play Points members can get a 30% discount towards the Pixel 9, 9 Pro, and 9 Pro XL.
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Quick Share on Android now shows a handy percentage for transfer progress
Rolling out now, Quick Share on Android now shows a percentage to make it more clear the status of an ongoing file transfer.
Expand Expanding CloseChromecast remote got the volume buttons right; Google TV Streamer is a downgrade
Google’s new remote for the Google TV Streamer has some clear upgrades, but when it comes to the volume buttons, I strongly feel the Chromecast got it right the first time around.
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In setting up Find My Device trackers, I just used Google’s app. However, to update firmware, you will need to download the manufacturer’s companion Android app, which is the case with Pebblebee trackers today.
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Welcome to episode 30 of Pixelated, a podcast by 9to5Google. This week, we talk about how Google revealed that Android 16 is coming earlier than expected.
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How to stop duplicate notifications across Pixel devices
Pixel devices running Android 15 have a new feature that will dismiss notifications across other devices when viewed or manually dismissed on one phone or tablet. This quick guide will show you how it works.
Expand Expanding CloseWyze Scale Ultra is a $50 smart scale with Fitbit and Google Fit integration
Wyze has just launched its latest smart weight scale, the Wyze Scale Ultra, which costs $50 and has a color display among other new features.
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Best Android app price drops and freebies: Lanterns Harvest Festival, Wings of Glory, Water Tracker, more
Friday afternoon’s collection of the best Android game and app deals are now ready and waiting down below. Alongside the Google Play discounts, we are also tracking deals today on OnePlus Watch 2 with an extra band as well as Anker’s new 65W Prime Power Bank with the onboard color display alongside a particularly notable offer on Samsung’s 2024 32-inch M8 smart monitor at $300 off with a FREE 2TB SSD for $400. As for the apps, highlights include titles like Lanterns: The Harvest Festival, Wings of Glory, Water Tracker: Hydro Coach PRO, Defense Zone 3 Ultra HD, and more. Head below for a closer look.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle TV disables new free channels app, returns in the ‘coming months’
The updated “Freeplay” app on Google TV is a much better experience for the platform’s free channels, but it disappeared recently, and Google says it won’t be back for a little while.
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