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LineageOS 21 brings Android 14 to Fairphone 5
Despite offering extensive support windows for the device lineup, if you own the Fairphone 5, you can now officially install LineageOS 21 on the sustainable phone.
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Following its addition on mobile web in March, the Google app on Android is adding a dedicated “Notifications” feed in its bottom bar.
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You can turn off Chrome’s Help me write suggestion
As of late, desktop Chrome has been more actively highlighting its generative AI features, but you can fortunately turn off the “Help me write” suggestion.
Expand Expanding CloseYouTube seems to once again be rolling out its widely hated new web redesign
After first appearing earlier this year, YouTube once again appears to be rolling out a new redesign for its website that everyone hates.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle will put ads in its AI Overviews soon
Google last week launched the public rollout of AI Overviews in Search and, already, the inevitable has been announced. Ads are coming to AI Overviews.
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Google updates Snapseed for Android
For the past several years, it’s been clear that Snapseed is in maintenance mode, and that continues this week with a small update rolling out on Android.
Expand Expanding CloseGemini side panel expanding to more Gmail and Drive users in Labs
As announced at Google I/O 2024, Gemini is now more widely available to users of Gmail, Google Drive, and other Workspace products.
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Android game and app deals: Candy Disaster, Motorsport Manager 4, ARIDA, more
This afternoon’s collection of Android game and app deals courtesy of Google Play has arrived. Along with it, we have day 3 of the Discover Samsung Sale, huge deals on Samsung Galaxy S24/+, loads of monitors (the Odyssey Neo G9, the 4K M80C Smart Monitor, and these curved ViewFinity options), as well as its foldable smartphones, but for now we are focused on the apps. Highlights include titles like Candy Disaster, Motorsport Manager 4, Front Armies, ARIDA: Backland’s Awakening, and more. Head below for a complete look at today’s best.
Read MoreGoogle Meet ‘adaptive audio’ groups laptop speakers and mics in the same room
Google Meet is introducing a new “adaptive audio” feature on the web that’s a crowdsourced alternative to dedicated video conferencing equipment.
Expand Expanding CloseSamsung Galaxy Ring rumored to have a monthly subscription alongside $300+ price
Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy Ring may end up being a little more expensive than expected, as new rumored claim the price will match that of the Oura Ring while also including a monthly subscription cost.
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Google Flights now shows Southwest fares, no more ‘price unavailable’
Previously, Google Flights would show available Southwest flights, but not the actual price. This has officially changed today.
Expand Expanding CloseAndroid Find My Device trackers are starting to ship
After Google announced the launch of the Find My Device network on Android last month, the first trackers are finally starting to ship to customers.
Expand Expanding CloseSingle-line Google Messages text field redesign rolling out [U]
As we enabled in April, Google Messages is redesigning the compose/text field in Messages to return to a single line. It follows Messages widely rolling out the audio recorder redesign and Selfie GIFs.
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Deals: Galaxy S24/+ up to $200 off with free credit, Bose QuietComfort Ultra $50 off, Motorola Edge $350, more
It’s now time to roundup all of today’s best deals, and we are starting with a special one-day offer coming straight from Samsung. For today only, it is offering enhanced trade-in value (up to $600) towards Galaxy S24/+ alongside up to $75 in instant credit on top of straight up cash discounts. On the audio side of things, we have deals on some of the best noise cancelling cans in the game courtesy of both Bose and Sony joining a $300 price drop on the Moto Edge 2023 edition. Head below for a closer look at today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break deals.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Pay will show your card benefits, Autofill with PIN/face unlock over security code
Google is rolling out three updates to Google Pay today that aim to streamline usage across the web and mobile experience, like showing your card benefits.
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According to a new report, Amazon plans to launch an AI-enhanced version of Alexa soon, and it’ll cost users a separate monthly subscription.
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Meta Ray-Ban smart glasses can now share to Instagram with a voice command, more
Meta has announced a new update for its Ray-Ban smart glasses which, among other things, includes the ability to directly share content to Instagram Stories without taking out your phone.
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Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Galaxy Z Flip 6 reportedly use Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 exclusively
According to new reports, Samsung is planning to exclusively use Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 in its new Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Flip 6 foldables.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Play Points adding ‘Diamond Valley’ mini game to win prizes, like Pixel
With 220 million members in 35 markets, Play Points is one of the world’s largest loyalty programs. Google today is updating Play Points with “exciting new perks and rewards” across three areas.
Expand Expanding CloseYouTube TV is testing an enhanced 720p quality setting too
After beginning to test “1080p Enhanced” earlier this year, YouTube TV now appears to be testing an upgraded 720p quality setting with some users.
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Honor 200 hits the global market in June as Android 14 rollout widens
After being teased in China recently, Honor has announced that the Honor 200 series will launch globally during an event in Paris in June.
Expand Expanding CloseReport: Humane looking to sell the company barely a month after Ai Pin release
The Humane Ai Pin started shipping to customers barely a month ago but, according to a new report, the company is looking to sell itself for as much as $1 billion.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Calendar is still Android’s best tablet app
As I said in 2022, Google Calendar is my favorite first-party app for Android tablets and foldables. Following an update detailed at I/O 2024, it retains that top spot for me.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle TV’s next big Android update may bring ‘Find my remote’ to more devices
Losing the TV remote is never fun, but Google TV may be looking to fix that on some devices with the addition of “Find my remote” in newer versions of Android TV OS.
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