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Google giving Pixel Superfans $20 off Pixel Buds Pro
With the Pixel Buds Pro going on pre-order today, members of the Pixel Superfans program are getting $20 off the $199.99 headphones when purchasing from the Google Store.
Expand Expanding CloseThe Pixel 6a has fantastic, Dynamic Color-friendly wallpapers [Download]
This might sound overly hyperbolic, but the Pixel 6a includes the best collection of wallpapers Google has ever released, and you can download them for your phone right now.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Fast Pair audio switching between Android devices launches with Pixel Buds Pro
Google Fast Pair is a fantastic feature we often find ourselves using on Android devices. It makes pairing and switching between phones and tablets a little easier, even if it’s still a hassle. Out to change that, Google is introducing a new technology teased back at Google I/O 2022 called audio switching that compliments the already existing Fast Pair on the Pixel Buds Pro and more devices down the road.
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Disney+ update breaks Dolby Atmos support on Android TV and Google TV for some
Disney+ has quickly become a staple for many with compelling original content and a huge back catalog of Marvel, Star Wars, and of course, Disney content. With the latest updates to Disney+ on Android TV, though, the app has apparently broken Dolby Atmos support.
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‘Teenage Mutant Ninja Pixels’ skins for Pixel 6 series are dbrand’s latest meme brought to life
dbrand has historically been known for fun and joke products at the expense of popular devices, creators, and characters. From the Something skins that take inspiration from the Nothing Phone (1), to the Linus Face Tips skins making fun of Linus Sebastian, to the new Teenage Mutant Ninja Pixel skins, which make your Pixel 6a, 6, or 6 Pro look like one of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.
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Deals: Lenovo Tab P11 Plus with keyboard at $292, Samsung microSD card storage, more
All of today’s best deals are headlined by the Lenovo Tab P11 Plus at $292. That’s alongside Samsung’s 256GB EVO Plus microSDXC card at $29 and this Assistant-enabled TP-Link outdoor dimmer smart plug at $20. Hit the jump for all that and more in the latest 9to5Toys Lunch Break.
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Google Wallet: How to install it on your Android device
Google Wallet is finally here with some streamlined changes that have felt a little overdue. This guide will take you through how to install it from scratch or update your existing Google Pay app to Google Wallet.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Pixel 6a launches July 28 in India, but with uncompetitive ₹43,999 price point
After a two-year break, Google has returned its Pixel phones to India, with the Pixel 6a debuting in the country on the same date as every other region. However, Google may have ruined its own launch, with a price that’s widely considered to be far too high.
Expand Expanding CloseGeForce Now rolling out 120fps cloud gaming to all Android smartphones [U]
Nvidia has just announced that GeForce Now is picking up support for 120fps gameplay on all Android smartphones, after previously limiting the functionality to only a few select models.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Wallet for Wear OS will get more features as update breaks button shortcut for some
At launch, the new Google Wallet app is just focused on tap-to-pay on Wear OS, but more functionality is coming later this year. Meanwhile, the update is causing issues for the double-tap button shortcut on some watches.
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The Google Weather Frog no longer wears a mask
Google’s adorable Weather Frog started wearing a face mask in August of 2020. Earlier this week, the protective equipment was removed from the character that appears in Google’s Search app on Android.
Expand Expanding ClosePixel 6a (with free Buds A-Series) and Pixel Buds Pro pre-orders open in Europe, Asia
The Pixel 6a is now available to pre-order in Europe, and it comes with a free pair of Pixel Buds A-Series. Pixel Buds Pro is also now available for pre-order ahead of next week.
Expand Expanding CloseSamsung teases Galaxy Z Fold 4 and Flip 4 while touting nearly 10 million foldables sold last year
Yesterday Samsung officially confirmed an August 10 event to launch its next batch of foldable smartphones. Now, as has become tradition, Samsung’s TM Roh is teasing what’s to come from that event while also touting the millions of foldables Samsung sold in the last year.
Expand Expanding CloseFitbit updates Charge 5 with GPS battery drain fix and ‘Find Phone’ app, Fitbit Luxe too [U]
Fitbit is rolling out an update to the Charge 5 today to add a “Find Phone” capability that was previously exclusive to its line of smartwatches.
Expand Expanding CloseYouTube Music for Android is working on a sleep timer [APK Insight]
A sleep timer to pause playback after a specified increment is in the works for YouTube Music. This has been a long requested feature, especially since Google Play Music offered one ages ago.
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Google Photos: How to check an image’s data
Google Photos is all about keeping memories organized and right within reach at any time. In Google Photos, every image has a slew of data captured along with the picture itself. That includes the date, time, and even location. This guide will take you through how to access that image data for every picture in Google Photos.
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Android 13 Beta 4 feedback survey now open for Pixel owners
With the launch of Android 13 Beta 4 last week, Google said the “official release is next” but before that Pixel owners can leave feedback on what should be the last survey.
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Android app deals of the day: Romancing SaGa 3, DISTRAINT, Simple Nav Bar, more
All of Wednesday’s best Android app deals are now up for the taking courtesy of Google Play. Joining today’s price drop on the brand new ASUS Chromebook C425 and a new all-time low on Samsung’s 256GB EVO Plus microSDXC card, you’ll find all of today’s best Android software deals waiting down below. Headliners include titles like Romancing SaGa 2 and 3 alongside DISTRAINT, Battery Alarm PRO, Simple Nav Bar, and more. Hit the jump for a closer look at the rest of today’s best Android app deals.
Expand Expanding CloseSamsung’s future Galaxy A-series devices will reportedly ditch the mostly useless depth camera
Samsung is the biggest smartphone manufacturer in the world, and much of that success lies on the back of the Galaxy A series. According to a new report, future Samsung Galaxy A series will be ditching the “depth” camera, in a bid to focus on meaningful improvements over numbers.
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Amazon doubles down on Matter as it reveals a few new tricks for Alexa
Amazon Alexa has been going strong as a virtual assistant for a good while now. Today, Amazon announced a few new key developments for Alexa such as a big push for integrating Matter for easier smart home control and connectivity.
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Netflix confirms ad-supported tier won’t have access to all content as subscribers keep leaving
Despite still being the biggest streaming platform out there, Netflix is in a tough spot right now. Today, as the latest numbers reveal how badly Netflix is bleeding subscribers, the company also confirmed that its ad-supported tier won’t have access to the full catalog.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Wallet launches on Android and Wear OS with update to old Pay app [U]
As announced at I/O 2022 in May, Google Wallet is rolling out today as an update to the old Google Pay app (which has the multi-color ‘G’ and “Pay” on a white background).
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Galaxy S22 FE really, truly seems to be dead as Samsung pushes Galaxy S22 Ultra
Samsung’s “Fan Edition” started with a bang in 2020, but just a year later, the sequel felt like an unnecessary device. Now, after a handful of rumors hinting at its death, a new report seems to seal the Galaxy S22 FE’s fate.
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Nothing OS 1.1.0 for Phone (1) brings Tesla integration, NFT widgets, July patch, plus bug fixes
Nothing OS 1.1.0 — the first major OTA update for the newly release Nothing Phone (1) — is now rolling out with Tesla integration, NFT widgets, July 2022 security patch, plus much more.
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