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How the Pixel tablet will replace your Google Nest Hub
Despite being marketed thus far as a “Pixel tablet,” Google’s next foray into large screens will actually serve to replace the Nest Hub in your home, with a suite of familiar features.
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Electronic Arts has shared some of the first details of the next title in the Madden series, but there’s mixed signals about whether or not Madden NFL 23 is coming to Stadia.
Update: We now have confirmation that Madden NFL 23 is not slated to arrive for Stadia.
Expand Expanding CloseUnlock your new Chromebook gaming rig with NVIDIA GeForce NOW [Video]
Gaming on the go is easier than ever and, in most cases, it’s cheaper than you expected as your Chromebook can unlock RTX 3080-powered PC titles with little more than an internet connection courtesy of NVIDIA GeForce NOW.
Expand Expanding Close‘Driving Mode’ is your replacement for mobile Android Auto – Here’s how to use it
There are plenty of people out there who use Android Auto on their phones. After all, it’s an alternative to what can sometimes be an expensive Android OS for your vehicle. Unfortunately, that Android app has been deemed “totaled” by Google. This guide will give you the rundown on Google Assistant’s “Driving Mode,” a capable replacement for Android Auto on mobile.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Fi expands coverage with ‘W+ network’ of high-speed Wi-Fi that counts against data cap
Back in September of 2020, Google’s internal Area 120 incubator introduced Orion Wifi to let public venues sell Wi-Fi capacity to cellular carriers. Google Fi is now using this approach to expand coverage and calling it the “W+ network.”
Expand Expanding CloseSamsung app confirms Galaxy Watch 5, Pro branding, and hints at Classic removal
Rumors have been spreading about Samsung’s next-generation smartwatch, the Galaxy Watch 5 and Galaxy Watch 5 Pro, and about how Samsung might be removing the rotating bezel. Thanks to a new Samsung Health update, we get to see the official names of the watch and hints at the Classic model going away.
Expand Expanding CloseAndroid app deals of the day: Evoland, Battle Chasers, Star Vikings Forever, more
All of today’s Android app deals are now live and waiting for you down below courtesy of Google Play. Our software price drops are joined by offers on the Galaxy S21 5G and Samsung’s Snapdragon 8 Gen 1-powered Galaxy Tab S8+, but for now it’s all about the apps. Our collection is headlined by titles like Evoland, Battle Chasers: Nightwar, Star Vikings Forever, Whispering Willows, Three Kingdoms The Last Warlord, Password Manager SafeInCloud, and more. Head below for a complete look at today’s best Android app deals.
Expand Expanding CloseAndroid Sound Amplifier updated with new UI as Lookout adds Images mode
In addition to Gboard updates today, Google is updating two of its accessibility apps. Android’s Sound Amplifier gets a redesign and accuracy improvements, while Lookout now offers a new mode for analyzing images.
Expand Expanding CloseDid you know you could change your vehicle in Google Maps to the Street View car? Here’s how
Can you believe it? It’s been 15 years since the development and rollout of the Google Street View car, that awesome little vehicle with a 360-degree camera attached to the top like a big lollipop. To celebrate, Google Maps has added a new Street View car mode that lets you cruise around as – you guessed it – the Google Street car. Here’s how you can activate and use it as your personal vehicle.
Expand Expanding CloseChromeOS Gallery app is gaining Google Photos integration for easy editing
In an upcoming update to ChromeOS, the Gallery app is gaining a handy option to edit images and videos in Google Photos.
Expand Expanding CloseGboard custom text stickers drop Pixel exclusivity as Emoji Kitchen gets Pride, summer updates
As part of Android’s quarterly drop of new features, Gboard is getting a pair of updates that expands the availability of custom text stickers, while the latest Emoji Kitchen additions are here.
Expand Expanding CloseAndroid Auto for Phone Screens is officially dying for everyone
Android Auto is an excellent platform, but as it’s evolved, it’s also removed some of its features. Over the past week, it’s become clear that Google is ready to say goodbye to the Android Auto for Phone Screens experience in its entirety.
Expand Expanding CloseDeals: Samsung Galaxy S21 5G refurb hits $459, Fitbit Luxe Fitness Tracker $90, more
All of today’s best deals are now headlined by a one-day Samsung Galaxy S21 5G refurbished discount to $459. That’s alongside a new Fitbit Luxe Fitness Tracker all-time low of $90 and the first discounts on Logitech’s new MX Mechanical keyboards. Hit the jump for all that and more in the latest 9to5Toys Lunch Break.
Expand Expanding CloseAndroid Automotive OS 12L brings Quick Controls, notification and Bluetooth upgrades, more
Besides tablets, Android 12L also brings a slew of features to Android Automotive OS as Google quietly detailed last month during I/O 2022, which mostly focused on the upcoming Android Auto redesign.
Expand Expanding CloseiMessage and RCS: An unlikely pair we all want to see [Video]
iMessage is pretty great, there’s no denying that, but adding RCS support to the app would make a better user experience for everyone – iPhone users and Android users alike. While Apple seems unlikely to ever add support willingly, if Apple has the courage to put user experience just a bit ahead of monetary decisions, RCS would be the first step.
Expand Expanding CloseSamsung appears to have closed Galaxy Watch 4 beta sign-ups; how to install if you made the cut
Galaxy Watch 4 owners can now install Samsung’s newest One UI Watch beta for the smartwatch, but only if they’ve signed up previously. This new beta showcases the next Wear OS generation for Samsung’s wearable and might have some cool new improvements up its sleeve, but Samsung has already closed off sign-ups for the beta program.
Expand Expanding CloseTCL Stylus 5G wants to be a Galaxy Note for around $250
The Galaxy Note went pretty much unrivaled during its lifetime, being one of the only stylus-equipped smartphones on the market. But in the past few years, there’s been a rise of budget phones with the iconic feature. Today, TCL is joining that ring, with the TCL Stylus 5G.
Expand Expanding CloseGalaxy Watch 4 beta changelog: New notification & keyboard features on top of Wear OS 3.5
Following yesterday’s availability of the Galaxy Watch 4 beta app, Samsung has released the OTA and changelog for One Ul Watch 4.5 to testers.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Assistant is losing the ability to set location-based reminders
Beyond a dark theme in September, Assistant reminders are rarely updated and Google is now getting rid of the ability to “set reminders at locations.”
Expand Expanding CloseHow to turn off ‘Hey Google’ on your Pixel
One thing the Google Pixel does well is “Hey Google” detection. The problem is that if you have a lot of Google Home devices in your house or apartment, sometimes your Pixel can pick up your query when you don’t want it to. This guide will help you disable “Hey Google” detection on your Pixel and present a couple of other options for enabling your Google Assistant, like using the power button!
Expand Expanding CloseChrome will soon block notifications from abusive and disruptive websites
Google is working to cut down on the number of unwanted Chrome notifications you receive by blocking notifications from websites that the company deems to be “disruptive.”
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Drive making it easier to find file locations on the web
Following its big keyboard shortcuts update, which looks to be widely rolling out this week, Google Drive on the web is better surfacing file locations.
Expand Expanding CloseSomeone used the Pixel 7 Pro for three weeks without realizing it
In a surprising turn of events, someone claims to have used the unreleased Pixel 7 Pro for three weeks without noticing it wasn’t the Pixel 6 Pro, and they have pictures to prove it.
Expand Expanding CloseNest down and offline for some, no outage reported on status site
Since last night, some Nest users have had their cameras and other smart home devices go down and have remained offline since. However, this outage appears to be somewhat limited in nature to the (US) West Coast.
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