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Lenovo’s latest Android tablet doubles as a Bluetooth speaker
Lenovo today announced its new Tab Plus, an affordable Android tablet with JBL audio, a built-in kickstand, and more.
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Google appears to be cracking down and canceling cheap YouTube Premium memberships obtained via a VPN service.
Expand Expanding CloseMotorola Razr+ leak reveals telephoto camera, better water resistance, and AI [Video]
Ahead of its debut next week, a new leak has revealed that the upcoming Motorola Razr+ (2024) will upgrade the camera with a telephoto lens, improve water resistance, and, of course, add some AI.
Expand Expanding CloseHands-on: A day with Microsoft’s Snapdragon-powered Surface Laptop – what do you want to know?
The Snapdragon X Elite has finally arrived and, with it, Windows laptops that might be able to stand up to the MacBook in areas they’ve fallen well behind in. After a day with Microsoft’s latest Surface Laptop, I’m excited for this new future.
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The Pixel Tablet briefly supported Google’s new VPN
For a few days, Google’s new VPN for Pixel owners briefly worked on the Pixel Tablet, but support has been pulled in recent days.
Expand Expanding CloseSunbird says it is expanding its iMessage for Android app to more users, costs $1.99/month
After reintroducing its app in April following a privacy nightmare last year, Sunbird has announced that its iMessage service for Android will be available to more users, but it is coming with a cost.
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Android game and app deals: Undergrave, Arrog, Chloe Puzzle Game, Acode, more
This afternoon’s collection of the best Android game and app deals is now ready to go courtesy of Google Play. Just be sure to scope out the deals we are tracking today on the new OnePlus Buds 3 with ANC, the Samsung official 15W Wireless Charger Duo, JBL’s Authentics smart Google Assistant speakers, and the unlocked 512GB Galaxy Z Flip 5 at $270 off while you’re at it. As for the apps, highlights include titles like Undergrave -Tactical Roguelike, Arrog, Chloe Puzzle Game Pro, Beast Slayer, and Acode. Head below for a closer look at all of today’s best Android game and app deals.
Read MoreGmail now lets you switch between a simple or advanced toolbar
On the web, Gmail is now offering a simple toolbar UI when reading emails and taking action on your inbox.
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Oppo tried out this really cool leather version of its first foldable phone
2021’s Oppo Find N was a tremendous first showing for the company’s foldable lineup, but now we’re getting a peek at a leather-clad version of the device that never made it to market.
Expand Expanding CloseChipolo One Point and Card Point initial review: Basic tracking and not much else [Video]
The rollout of the Find My Device network has been super slow, but it should now be expanding rapidly. At this stage, there are only a few trackers to pick up — the Chiplolo One Point and Chipolo Card Point being prime examples — but are they any good?
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Deals: Unlocked 512GB Galaxy Z Flip 5 $270 off, OnePlus Buds 3 back at all-time low, portable JBL speakers, more
Wednesday is here and so is a deep $270 price drop on the unlocked 512GB Galaxy Z Flip 5 with prices down at $850 in multiple colors. Those offers join the return of all-time low pricing on the 2024 OnePlus Buds 3, complete with ANC and up to 44 hours of battery life, down at $80. We then move over to some summer-ready portable JBL speakers starting from $33 alongside ongoing deals on Google smart TVs, and more. Everything is waiting for you down below.
Expand Expanding CloseReport: Google’s switch to TSMC with Tensor G5 will unsurprisingly bring 3nm to Pixel
After a few generations with Samsung, Google is set to switch to TSMC for Tensor in 2025. Unsurprisingly, a new report also reveals that Google’s switch will also bring a 3nm process to Tensor G5 in Pixel devices.
Expand Expanding CloseSamsung’s Wear OS internet browser now works better on Pixel Watch
After a couple of years, Samsung has updated its Wear OS internet browser app to work better on smartwatches other than its own with the introduction of a couple of new gestures.
Expand Expanding CloseAndroid 15: Screenshot preview redesign, Markup preps gen AI stickers
Android 15 Beta 3 makes some tweaks to the screenshot preview UI, while revealing work on Pixel-exclusive generative AI stickers.
Expand Expanding CloseFitbit redesigns app settings with Material You
Since the big revamp last September, Fitbit has been updating more and more of the mobile app. The latest example is a Material You redesign of Fitbit app settings on Android.
Expand Expanding CloseAndroid 15 Beta 3 adds ‘Adaptive timeout’ display option
Although it was hinted at in prior releases, Android 15 Beta 3 has now added the “Adaptive timeout” toggle to Pixel Display Settings.
Expand Expanding Close[Update: Rolling out] Some Verizon and T-Mobile users are still waiting on the June Pixel Feature Drop
Despite being released almost a week ago, the June Pixel Feature Drop is still unavailable for some US Verizon and T-Mobile subscribers.
Expand Expanding CloseChrome’s About page makes the case for a free, ad-supported web
Besides adding a “Listen to this page” TTS feature in the Android browser, Chrome is rolling out an interesting update to its About page on desktop that explains Google’s stance on ads and a free web.
Expand Expanding CloseCan you use Android tracking devices with your iPhone? What you need to know
Tracking tag manufacturers are starting to develop versions that work with Google’s new Find My Device network. How can you tell which tracker works for Android and which one works with an iPhone? This guide will break it down.
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Pixel Launcher adds toggle for ‘long app names’ in Android 15 Beta 3
Google has made a tweak to the Pixel Launcher in the latest Android 15 beta which lets you see longer app names in the app drawer, if you want them.
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Pixel Watch 2 and Galaxy Watch 6 now come with free MyFitnessPal and Play Points
In a limited-time offer, buyers of Google’s Pixel Watch 2 or Samsung’s Galaxy Watch 6 series can score free MyFitnessPal as well as a bunch of Google Play Points.
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Android game and app deals: Ailment, Little Big Workshop, Hot Lap League, and more
Your afternoon collection of the day’s best deals on Android games and apps is here with some sci-fi pixelated action, freebie icon packs and astronomical maps, full-tilt racing, and more. On your way down to scope out the highlights, including Ailment, Little Big Workshop, Hot Lap League, and Astrolapp Live Sky Map, be sure to check out today’s hardware offers a well. We have deals on the Google Pixel Tablet with the Charging Speaker Dock, the new Sonos Ace headphones, Anker’s top-tier P3 Wi-Fi Smart Scale, these 2024 Google Smart TVs from $198, and $200 off Samsung’s latest Galaxy Tab S9. Hit the jump for today’s best Android game and app deals.
Read MoreAndroid 15 Beta 3 adds new Home Controls screensaver for Pixel Tablet
Android 15 Beta 3 introduces a new screensaver that shows Home Controls when charging. While this is ostensibly for the Pixel Tablet, it somewhat works on phones.
Expand Expanding CloseHere’s everything new in Android 15 Beta 3 [Gallery]
Android 15 Beta 3 is available today with final system behaviors as part of the Platform Stability milestone.
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