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YouTube Music tweaks Home feed design on Android, iOS
In recent weeks, YouTube Music has made subtle changes to the design of the Home feed on Android and iOS.
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With the launch of the Google TV Streamer earlier this week, the wildly successful Chromecast was put to rest, with the company confirming the device won’t be made anymore. Google’s reason for doing so makes sense, but does it really align with reality?
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Ahead of the Pixel 9 keynote on Tuesday, Google has posted the livestreams for Made by Google 2024, with the Android channel on YouTube also broadcasting it.
Expand Expanding CloseSusan Wojcicki, former YouTube CEO, has died
On Friday evening, Alphabet and Google Sundar Pichai shared that Susan Wojcicki has died. She was 56.
Expand Expanding ClosePixelated 020: Chromecast flies the Nest
Welcome to the twentieth episode of Pixelated, a podcast by 9to5Google. This week, we talk about the Google TV Streamer, 4th-gen Nest Learning Thermostat, and the final Pixel 9 rumors.
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Android game and app price drops: MONOPOLY, Railways, Dragon Quest Builders, more
This afternoon’s collection of Android app price drops is now ready to take us into the weekend. Alongside the Google Play store offers, we are tracking deals on Samsung’s latest 10.9-inch Galaxy Tab S9 FE tablet, Elgato’s new Stream Deck, a regularly $450 TCL 55-inch Google Smart TV down at $180, and Samsung’s super-affordable Galaxy Tab A9+ at $170, but for now it’s all about the apps. Highlights include titles like MONOPOLY, Railways, Dragon Quest Builders, Three Kingdoms Last Warlord, and more. Head below for a closer look.
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Samsung makes streaming apps to Windows a little more seamless in One UI 6.1.1
One of the big perks of using a Samsung Galaxy smartphone alongside a Windows laptop is the ability to stream Android apps from your phone to Windows, but it can be a little messy. With One UI 6.1.1, though, Samsung has made a small, but impactful tweak.
Expand Expanding ClosePixel 9: All of the last-minute leaks [Video]
As seems to be customary, we know a great deal about Google’s latest smartphone series before they officially launch. The last-minute leaks are seriously piling up for the Pixel 9 — here’s everything you need to know.
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Deals: Galaxy Tab S9 FE $110 off, Galaxy Tab A9+ $170, 55-inch Google Smart TV $180, Pixel gear, USB-C hubs, more
Friday’s deals are here with notable price drops on Samsung’s more affordable tablets including Galaxy Tab A9+ with options to transform it into the new Kids Edition for less alongside the Galaxy Tab S9 FE starting at $340. If you’re looking to bring home an inexpensive 55-inch Google smart TV for the game room or even the kids, we have a regularly $450 TCL model down at $180 if you’re quick alongside offers on charging gear, office chairs, and more. Head below for a closer look.
Expand Expanding CloseLeaked specs show Galaxy S24 FE might be more flagship than budget
The Galaxy FE series has always been a budget option for those who want Samsung’s best designs with a couple of cut corners. This year, leaked specs indicate that the Galaxy S24 FE will be pulling more weight than in the past.
Expand Expanding CloseYouTube is now testing a built-in sleep timer, but only with Premium subscribers
YouTube is testing out a new sleep timer in its mobile app and on desktop that stops playback after a set period of time.
Expand Expanding CloseNova Launcher faces rocky future after dev team layoffs
The future of Nova Launcher looks increasingly uncertain after a number of key layoffs to the dev team behind the popular third-party home screen replacement.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Authenticator finally gets Material You redesign, search, more
Following the last update over a year ago, Google Authenticator 7.0 on Android is rolling out with a Material You redesign and other new features.
Expand Expanding CloseSamsung starts shipping Galaxy Buds 3 Pro after quality delay
After delayed shipments due to quality control issues, it seems users are finally starting to see Galaxy Buds 3 Pro shipments at their door.
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[Fixed] Gmail and Google Drive having issues with attachments, uploads
Gmail users this afternoon are having issues adding attachments, while Google Drive uploads are also failing.
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Samsung is handing out a $300 credit with Galaxy Z Fold 6 for free Watch, Buds, more
Samsung is offering a $300 credit alongside the purchase of a Galaxy Z Fold 6 which can be used towards the purchase of a Galaxy Watch or Galaxy Buds, among other accessories.
Expand Expanding CloseGboard generically rebrands Google ‘Assistant voice typing’ on Pixel
Assistant voice typing in Gboard was introduced with the Pixel 6 in 2021 as one of Google’s best features. With Google Assistant going out the door on phones, Gboard has been updated accordingly.
Expand Expanding ClosePixel 9 advertising push kicks off with star-studded ‘After Party’ following keynote
Following Made by Google 2024 on Tuesday, Google is hosting a “star-studded livestream variety show” called the “After Party” to promote and highlight the Pixel 9 series.
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Android game and app price drops: Cyberlords Arcology, True Skate, Little Big Workshop
This afternoon’s collection of Android price drops courtesy of Google Play have now been collected for you below. On your way down, be sure to scope out the deals we are tracking on official Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra Shield Phone Cases as well as this all-time low on Samsung’s 2024 flagship 32-inch M8 Smart Monitor and its unlocked Galaxy A35 Android smartphone. As for the apps, highlights include titles like Cyberlords – Arcology, True Skate, Little Big Workshop, Point., and more. Head below for a closer look.
Read MoreDo you actually use the apps built into your TV? [Poll]
Virtually every TV sold today has the ability to run its own apps, and that’s Google’s reasoning for pulling the plug on the Chromecast series. That presents an obvious question. Do you actually use the apps on your TV?
Expand Expanding CloseHands-on: The Moto Tag is the most capable Find My Device tracker, even before UWB
Motorola announcing a Find My Device tracker called the Moto Tag was not on my 2024 bingo card, but it happened nonetheless. After using it for a little bit, I genuinely think this is the best FMD option out there.
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YouTube goes down in Russia amid reports of blocking Google services, Android, and iOS
A widespread outage of YouTube in Russia is preventing users from accessing the world’s largest video platform, and it comes amid rumors that the country intends to block Android and Google services.
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Deals: Google Pixel Fold $550 off, Galaxy A35 $330, Samsung M8 Smart Monitor all-time low, chargers, power banks, more
Today’s lineup of Android and Google-centric deals are headlined by a new all-time low on the Google Pixel Fold with $550 in savings on unlocked units ahead of the upcoming Pixel 9 models. From there, we move over to a more budget-friendly device with the Samsung Galaxy A35 down at $330 and the best price we have ever tracked on Samsung’s 2024 flagship 32-inch M8 Smart Monitor with a massive $242 in savings. All of that, a host of chargers, and other accessory deals are waiting down below.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Photos rolling out ‘Collections’ redesign to replace ‘Library’ tab
After rolling back the last Library redesign in 2022, Google Photos is trying again with a new tab called “Collections.” The goal is to make “finding content easier than ever.”
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