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Deals: Google wireless Nest Cam bundles up to $110 off, 47mm Galaxy Watch 6 Classic $298, Google Smart TVs, more
Before we all head into the weekend, let’s take a quick look at the best deals we have spotted this morning on Android and Google gear. We are now tracking some solid price drops on Google’s indoor/outdoor wireless Nest Cams, including both 2- and 3-pack options, alongside Samsung’s 47mm Galaxy Watch 6 Classic with the silver case down at $298 from the regular up to $480. Those offers join some ongoing discounts as well as $1,000 or more off a gigantic 98-inch Google smart TV. Head below for today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break deals.
Expand Expanding CloseMotorola’s cheaper Razr foldable may get a full-size cover display for 2024
Thanks to recent leaks, we’ve got a pretty good idea of what’s in store for the next Motorola Razr lineup, but another new leak is now revealing more color variants as well as specs for the low-end model and a big upgrade – a full-size cover display.
Expand Expanding CloseSamsung’s first Snapdragon X Elite laptop, ‘Galaxy Book 4 Edge,’ leaks with new design
Snapdragon X Elite laptops are approaching quickly and, now, we’re getting a first look at Samsung’s Galaxy Book 4 Edge ahead of its debut.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Password Manager rolls out Material You redesign on Android [U]
On Android, the Google Password Manager powered by Play services is getting a small Material You redesign.
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Honor 200 teased ahead of launch later this month as specs leak
Following the debut of Magic 6 Pro globally earlier this year, the Honor 200 series is next in line for release and this week specs have leaked alongside an official teaser and launch date.
Expand Expanding CloseNearly half of Pixel Fold owners use split-screen mode
Android’s work to optimize apps for large screens continues at I/O 2024, with Google sharing a stat about split-screen usage on the Pixel Fold.
Expand Expanding CloseSimplified Google Maps bottom bar rolling out on Android
The new Google Maps bottom bar, which we spotted at I/O yesterday, is starting to roll out on Android.
Expand Expanding CloseAt I/O 2024 ‘Demo Slam,’ Google launched employee Gemini hackathon
Compared to past years, I/O 2024 felt much more like a developer conference by spanning two days. There was in fact a third day of I/O, with Google hosting a new “Demo Slam” event just for employees today where an internal Gemini hackathon was announced.
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Google Drive on the web rolling out hovercard preview
The Google Drive website is rolling out a nice quality of life improvement that lets you preview files from the list view using hovercards.
Expand Expanding CloseYouTube Music hits version 7.x & updates its app store screenshots from 2018
For the vast majority of modern Google apps, version number jumps don’t really signify anything meaningful. That said, YouTube Music just hit version 7.0 and is finally updating its app store screenshots.
Expand Expanding CloseAndroid 15 Beta 2 hands-on: The biggest beta update in years [Video]
With the launch of the Android 15 Beta 2 update at I/O 2024, Google has given us what could be the biggest beta update in around two years. Some changes are small; some are pretty big. Here’s everything you need to know.
Expand Expanding CloseSony Xperia 1 VI gets Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 and brighter FHD display, but no US release
Despite reports that Sony’s smartphone business is shrinking, the company this week launched the Xperia 1 VI, a more powerful Android smartphone that won’t be coming to the US market.
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Report: Galaxy S25 gets 3nm Exynos chip that’s more power efficient than Snapdragon
According to a new report, Samsung plans to bring a 3nm chip to the Galaxy S25 series with the next Exynos chip, a first for the company’s smartphones.
Expand Expanding CloseA possible look at Google Home’s upcoming Android widget
Back in October, the Google Home app team said it was working on a homescreen widget. We might now have our first look at the design as Google at I/O 2024 worked to encourage widget adoption.
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Android game and app deals: Sheltered, The Escapists 2, Worms W.M.D, and more
Thursday afternoon is here, and so is your daily roundup of the best deals on Android games and apps. On the hardware front, we are tracking one of the best deals ever on Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro alongside $200 in savings on Samsung’s 512GB Galaxy S24 Ultra as well as up to $80 off Google Nest WiFi Pro routers, but for now it’s all about the software. Highlights of today’s collection include titles like Sheltered, The Escapists 2, Worms W.M.D: Mobilize, LIMBO, and Scythe. But you’ll find even more waiting down below too.
Read MoreGoogle Search celebrates Minecraft’s 15-year anniversary with fun new Easter egg
May 17, 2009 saw the release of “Cave Game,” the first iteration of what would soon become Minecraft. This year, the game celebrates its 15-year anniversary and, with that, Google has a fun new Easter egg too.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle confirms it only brought ChromeOS to Pixel as a proof-of-concept
Earlier this week it was revealed that Google Pixel devices, thanks to changes in Android, technically had the capability to run ChromeOS. That won’t be coming anytime soon though, it seems, as Google has confirmed that work was only a proof-of-concept.
Expand Expanding ClosePasskeys will show up in Gboard on Android 15 and come to Wear OS 5
At I/O 2024, Google’s work on passkeys continues with an even easier sign-in process, as well as platform updates across Android 15 and Wear OS 5.
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Deals: SmartTag 2 from $21, Galaxy Buds 2 Pro now $110 off, S24 Ultra $200 off, Google Nest WiFi Pro, more
It’s time for today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break deals and a whopping $110 in savings on Galaxy Buds 2 Pro. While we are talking Samsung, we also have $200 off the 512GB Galaxy S24 Ultra and a 30% price drop on the Galaxy SmartTag 2 item trackers as well. And as far as your networking needs go, there are $80 in savings on various Google Nest WiFi Pro router bundles today at Amazon. Head below for a closer look.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Wallet adding pass notifications, creating digital text passes, and more
Google Wallet is getting a number of updates at I/O 2024 from expanded push notifications to a new “Everything else” pass creation option.
Expand Expanding CloseHere’s the new Google Maps bottom bar with fewer tabs
Back in March, Google’s announcement about the latest Maps travel features included a mention of how the app is getting a “cleaner home screen.” At I/O 2024, we get a glimpse at the new Google Maps bottom bar.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Sheets can now quickly convert cells into tables
In an update provided this week, Google Sheets is now rolling out long-requested support for convert a block of cells into a table.
Expand Expanding ClosePixel phones can adjust vibration strength based on your surroundings in Android 15
Google had added a clever new “Adaptive Vibration” setting in Android 15 Beta 2 which allows Pixel phones to use their microphones to adjust vibration strength.
Expand Expanding CloseGemini add-on comes to Google Workspace for Education
Education customers can now purchase Gemini for Google Workspace. This gives educators access to the side panel, Help me write/organize/visualize, and more.
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