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Gemini side panel rolling out to Google Chat for Workspace
Following Gmail, Drive, and Docs/Sheets/Slides, the Gemini side panel is now available in Google Chat if you’re a paid Workspace subscriber.
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Gemini Advanced gets updated 1.5 Pro model
Following the last upgrade at the start of October, Google has updated the Gemini 1.5 Pro model used by Gemini Advanced.
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Deals: OnePlus Watch 2 + FREE band $120 off, Samsung Smart Monitor + FREE portable SSD $600 off, Shure mics, more
Today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break is headlined by a particularly notable offer on Samsung’s 2024 32-inch M8 smart monitor at $300 off with a FREE Samsung T9 2TB USB 3.2 Gen2x2 Portable SSD for as much as $600 in savings. But we also spotted the flagship OnePlus Watch 2 with an extra band down at $220, which is as much as $120 in savings, as well as the new unlocked Google Pixel 9 Pro XL at up to $200 off, and some particularly rare deals on the Shure’s beloved XLR/USB-C podcast and recording mics from $159. All of that joins a host of notable Anker charging gear, and much more.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Messages testing RCS read receipts redesign [U]
Following the last redesign in early 2023, Google Messages is testing a new look for read receipts in RCS conversations.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle hints that Quick Share could come to iOS and macOS, but would anyone use it?
Google’s Quick Share is AirDrop for Android, but there’s some loose evidence that it could be coming to Apple’s iOS and macOS platforms at some point.
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Samsung rolling out October 2024 update to these Galaxy devices (without Android 15)
Samsung is rolling out its October 2024 update to Galaxy smartphones and tablets, but without the big Android 15 update that’s started rolling out elsewhere.
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Early Snapdragon 8 Elite tests reveal potential overheating problems
Qualcomm’s new Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset is impressive on paper, but there might be a problem in practice, as early tests with one of the first devices using the chip have revealed some overheating problems.
Expand Expanding CloseSamsung reportedly schedules Android 15 beta for select Galaxy devices, and it’s coming soon
Samsung’s Android 15 release, One UI 7, isn’t officially releasing until next year, but the company is apparently gearing up to launch a beta program in November.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Pixel phones banned in Indonesia, even though they aren’t sold there officially
Indonesia has made the sale of any Google Pixel phone in the country illegal due to new restrictions on how products are sold within the country. The new ruling stipulates not enough of the phone is locally manufactured.
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Google One offering $150 Pixel 9 discount to some subscribers
In addition to the standard 10% back on Google Store purchases, some Google One members today are being offered $150 off the Pixel 9 series.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle on why Pixel Weather doesn’t have Froggy
Pixel Weather has now widely rolled out to older devices, and this week’s Made by Google Podcast talks about the app’s design and why Froggy isn’t featured.
Expand Expanding CloseThe Android 15 QPR2 Beta for Pixel is starting soon
Besides the general Android 16 timeline provided today, Google is also sharing that the Android 15 QPR2 Beta gets underway soon.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle TV update breaks faster internet speeds for Walmart’s Onn 4K Pro
The Walmart Onn 4K Pro is a stellar Google TV set-top box, but with pretty slow Ethernet and, now, an update has broken a method of upgrading those speeds.
Expand Expanding CloseHow to access Google Home’s convenient shortcut from your TV
Google TV can display your Google Home controls in an easily accessible way. This feature makes checking your doorbell or dimming the lights possible from the remote you’re already holding. This quick guide will take you through using the Google Home TV menu.
Expand Expanding CloseChromeOS 130 adds Recorder app, Studio-style mic, Help me read, docked PiP, more
ChromeOS 130 started rolling out on Tuesday, with Google’s changelog today confirming what’s new. Overall, this is a bigger release and delivers the second set of new Chromebook Plus features.
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Mozilla’s Thunderbird email app is now officially available on Android
After launching in beta earlier this month, Mozilla has officially launched its long-awaited email app Thunderbird on Android.
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Best Android app price drops and freebies: Ticket to Ride, Lovecraft’s Untold Stories, more
This afternoon’s collection of the best Android game and app deals are now ready and waiting for you down below. On your way down be sure to scope out the new Nintendo Music Android app as well as the the big-time deal we have on Samsung’s 4-pack of Galaxy SmartTag 2 item trackers, this offer on the new OnePlus Buds Pro 3 as well as Samsung’s flagship titanium Galaxy Watch Ultra. As for the apps, highlights include titles like Ticket to Ride, Lovecraft’s Untold Stories, Earthlings Beware!, Titan Quest: Legendary Edition, and more. Head below for a closer look at everything.
Expand Expanding CloseWhat the first Google Store in a mall looks like [Gallery]
Housed in a mall, Google Store Oakbrook outside of Chicago opens on Friday as the company’s fifth retail location for Pixel, Nest, and Fitbit products.
Expand Expanding CloseChatGPT Search is officially here to challenge Google’s throne
After being announced earlier this year as “SearchGPT,” OpenAI has today officially launched ChatGPT Search, a new AI-powered search engine.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Search widget regains custom colors theme on Android
Back in August, the Google Search bar widget was updated with Dynamic Color, and it’s now bringing back “Custom” colors.
Expand Expanding CloseAndroid Studio getting more Gemini to help app development
Besides providing an initial Android 16 timeline today, Google has a number of developer updates across Android Studio and the Play Store.
Expand Expanding CloseAndroid 16 coming Q2 2025 as Google readies ‘more frequent SDK releases’
Google announced today that “Android will have more frequent SDK releases,” while setting a Q2 2025 release date for Android 16, which will soon see a developer preview.
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Deals: OnePlus Buds Pro 3, Anker Prime Powerbank $80 off, 4-pack Galaxy SmartTag 2 trackers at $15.50 each, and more
Today’s roundup of the day’s best deals is now ready to go. Joining ongoing all-time low pricing on Galaxy Watch Ultra, today we spotted one of the best prices yet on the new OnePlus Buds Pro 3 with ANC and the vegan leather charging case as well as an $80 price drop on Anker’s Prime 250W 27,650mAh Powerbank with an onboard display and app control. From there we move over to a new Amazon low on Samsung’s 4-pack of Galaxy SmartTag 2 item trackers that is bringing pricing down to $15.50 a pop as well as some serious savings on this Hisense 100-inch 144Hz QLED Google Smart TV. All of that joins a host of tech accessories and even more in today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break.
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Telegram update adds video quality selection for large channels
Videos are getting a big upgrade in Telegram. Users will be able to select which quality to watch received videos in, as well as enable PiP and adjust playback speed.
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