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Google Pixel Watch 3 Review: Third time’s the charm, no matter the size
Google’s Pixel Watch series has always had a solid foundation, but it’s taken a while to find its footing. With the new Pixel Watch 3, Google is delivering a long-awaited hardware upgrade, welcome software improvements, and more. True to the expression, third time’s the charm.
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According to new rumors, Samsung’s Galaxy S25 Ultra will be getting a very overdue camera upgrade while also being smaller than past Ultra models.
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Deals: Galaxy Tab S9 up to $250 off, OnePlus Pad 2 + FREE buds $150 off, AI Copilot+ PC new low, and more
The Samsung fall Discover sale is now in full swing with hundreds in bonus credits on top of straight up price drops. That includes the Samsung Tab S9 tablets at up to $250 off with enhanced $800 instant trade credits as well as the best prices we have tracked since release on its new foldable smartphones. From there we move over to a particularly notable deal on OnePlus Pad 2 with a FREE set of OnePlus Buds 3, a straight up $400 price drop on the OnePlus Open foldable, and the best price ever on Acer’s Swift 14 AI Copilot+ PC with Qualcomm’s Snapdragon X Elite chip. All of that and more awaits down below in today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break.
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Samsung Galaxy S24 FE leaks in multiple colors, has 15W wireless charging
Samsung is preparing to launch the Galaxy S24 FE and, ahead of its launch, we can confirm its design as well as its wireless charging capabilities.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle app tests customizable shortcut in Search widget
Back in August, the Google app’s Search bar widget on Android was updated with Dynamic Color but at the expense of other options being removed, and a customizable shortcut is now being tested.
Expand Expanding CloseOnePlus 13 officially launches ‘next month’ with ‘unprecedented’ Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 performance
OnePlus has confirmed that its next flagship, the OnePlus 13, is launching in October and will have “unprecedented” performance courtesy of Snapdragon 8 Gen 4.
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Google prepares for TV Streamer launch by hiding Chromecast in its Store
The Google TV Streamer 4K is set to make its debut in a couple of weeks, replacing the Chromecast with its launch. Ahead of that, Google has made it harder to find the Chromecast in its store as the discontinued product continues to make its way through remaining stock.
Expand Expanding CloseOne UI 6.1.1 on Galaxy S24 begins rolling out in US, Europe, and India
After a protracted wait and numerous delays, the One UI 6.1.1 update is now beginning to rollout in the US, Europe, and India for Galaxy S24 units in each region.
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After Mark as played for podcast episodes and Sound Search, YouTube Music is rolling out a redesign of artist pages on Android and iOS.
Expand Expanding ClosePixel Thermometer rolling out body temperature support in Europe [U]
At the start of this year, Google added body temperature support to the Pixel Thermometer app in the US, with an expansion to Europe now set to arrive.
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Google sent out €100 Pixel Watch 3 discount codes in Europe
For some in Europe, Google has emailed a €100 discount code for the Pixel Watch 3.
Expand Expanding CloseThe Pixel 9 Pro Fold perfectly highlights the big foldable problem – nothing is ‘right’ yet
Foldables are no longer a “new” technology, but as they mature, one thing is still very clear. No foldable does it “right” yet as the market continues to only serve niche users, and the Pixel 9 Pro Fold is a really good encapsulation of that.
Expand Expanding ClosePixel Watch 3 delivered early for more than a few people
The Pixel Watch 3 officially launches on September 10, but more than a few people in the US have received theirs already or are getting them a day or two early.
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Motorola MA1 will return as the wireless Android Auto adapter isn’t discontinued yet
The Motorola MA1 is one of the best wireless Android Auto adapters, but it’s been out of stock on Amazon lately alongside some fire sales. However, the adapter isn’t being discontinued just yet.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Meet for Android gets new edge-to-edge video UI
Last month, Google announced that it would be upgrading the personal video calling experience in Meet, and a new UI for everyone is now rolled out on Android.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Messages might change the RCS status indicator
There are a handful of ways that Google Messages on Android signals you’re having an RCS conversation, and the app is now testing a small change to the primary indicator.
Expand Expanding CloseKudos, Pixel Weather, on a job… successfully done
With the Pixel 9 series, Google finally offers a standalone Weather app. All-in-all, it’s pretty good, and I hope there’s more on the way.
Expand Expanding CloseGalaxy Z Fold 6, Flip 6, and S24 get free doubled storage alongside great trade-ins
Samsung has kicked off its latest “Discover” event with boosted trade-in values, doubled storage, and more on the Galaxy Z Fold 6, Flip 6, and Galaxy Tab S9, and other devices.
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Best Android price drops of the day: Dinkigolf, MO Astray, LIMBO, Towaga, and more
Your Friday edition of the best Android price drops to cap off the work week are now ready to go below. Alongside the some of the early access Discover Samsung Fall deals (there’s more to come soon), we are also tracking one of the lowest prices yet on the Galaxy Buds FE, a new all-time low on Microsoft’s brand new Surface Laptop 7 (2024) Copilot+ PC and an ongoing offer on the Ticwatch Pro 5 Enduro smartwatch. But for now we are geared into the Google Play offers, including highlights like Dinkigolf, MO: Astray, LIMBO, Towaga: Among Shadows, LEGO Bricktales, Superbrothers Sword & Sworcery, and more. Head below for a closer look.
Gemini Advanced members can give friends a 4-month trial
Gemini Advanced today is letting users give out three 4-month trials to the subscription.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle continues real-world Play Points promo with new Playground game
For the past few months, Google Play has been heavily promoting its Play Points loyalty program, with the latest example being at Zedd In The Park and with Playground.
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Deals: Galaxy Flip/Fold 6 $120 off + $300 credit, Surface Laptop Copilot+ PC all-time low, Galaxy Buds FE, more
As we await the full breadth of deals to go live in the Discover Samsung Fall early access sale (some price drops and instant credits are now live, but there’s more to come), let’s scope out the rest of the price drops on tap. Including up to $1,320 in savings on the latest Galaxy Flip/Fold 6 devices with as much as $300 in Samsung credit and FREE storage upgrades now live, we also have one of the lowest prices ever on the Samsung Galaxy Buds FE as well as a deep deal on Insta360’s vlog-ready GO 3 action camera and the first deal on the brand new Surface Laptop (2024) Copilot+ PC with Snapdragon X Elite at $1,027. Head below for a closer look at everything.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Play Collections widget rolls out in the US
In July, Google announced the Play Store’s new “Collections” feature, and the widget is now widely rolling out in the US.
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Samsung offering up to $350 for Galaxy Watch trade-ins [U]
Samsung is running a very short sale that boosts trade-ins up to $350 for the Galaxy Watch Ultra, Watch 7, and select Galaxy Buds models. The sale also brings back instant credit for any order on these devices.
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