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Essential dies again as OSOM will reportedly shut down this week
What was left over from Essential turned into OSOM in 2021, with the promise of a privacy-focused smartphone with the hardware that made Essential PH-1 great. Now, OSOM is reportedly shutting down within the next week.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Forms adding Gemini-powered ‘Help me create a form’
Following Gmail, Drive, Docs/Sheets/Slides, and Meet, Gemini is coming to Google Forms with “Help me create a form.”
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Android game and app price drops: PixelTerra, Ticket to Ride, Galaxy Genome, more
Wednesday’s collection of the best Android game and app deals is now ready to go with solid price drops on a series of titles for your smartphone, tablets, and more. Just be sure to also check out the deals we are tracking on Samsung’s Galaxy Buds FE with Live Translate at $62 as well as this $110 drop on its Galaxy Tab S9 FE, a discount on Google’s smart Nest Cam, and the new Crimson Shadow OnePlus Open with a FREE $300 OnePlus Watch 2. As for the apps, highlights include titles like PixelTerra, Ticket to Ride, Galaxy Genome, Klocki, Residual, and more. Head below for a closer look.
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Google renames TensorFlow Lite to LiteRT, TensorFlow brand remains
TensorFlow Lite (TFLite) was announced in 2017 and Google is now calling it “LiteRT” to reflect how it supports third-party models.
Expand Expanding CloseChromeOS 128 rolling out: Snap groups upgrade splitscreens, Camera OCR, more
Google is rolling out ChromeOS 128 starting today with a number of sizable updates for Chromebooks.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle on Pixel 9 Pro Fold’s ‘phone first’ design, vapor chamber, & new camera bar
With the Pixel 9 Pro Fold, Google’s design team is particularly proud of how thin it is compared to last year’s model, and the use of “custom” components is credited.
Expand Expanding CloseOnePlus Open sequel is reportedly thinner than Pixel 9 Pro Fold, maybe Magic V3 too
According to a new rumor, the upcoming OnePlus Open sequel will somehow squeeze a massive battery into a foldable that’s even thinner than the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold.
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Deals: Crimson Shadow OnePlus Open + FREE OnePlus Watch 2, Galaxy Tab S9 FE $110 off, Google CanvasTVs, more
Your mid-week collection of deals is now up for grabs starting with an impressive bundle offer on the sweet new Crimson Shadow OnePlus Open foldable. Not only can you knock $100 of the total, but the brand is also throwing in OnePlus Watch 2 for FREE. That deal joins an ongoing similar offer on OnePlus 12 and sits alongside a $110 price drop on the Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE, one of the lowest prices yet on Samsung Galaxy Buds FE as well as a new low on the 2024 smart Hisense S7 Google CanvasTV, and that’s just for starters. Everything awaits below.
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YouTube Family Center links parent and teen accounts
YouTube is adding a Family Center that will let parents see “insights into their teens’ channel activity,” like the number of uploads, subscriptions and comments.
Expand Expanding ClosePixel 9 Pro XL vs. Galaxy S24 Ultra: Battle of the big hitters [Video]
While the jury is out on the Pixel 9 Pro XL, the Galaxy S24 Ultra is one of the best phones on the market—how do they stack up?
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Samsung ends software updates for Galaxy Z Flip 5G and Galaxy Tab S7, S7+
Samsung has ended software updates for a few of its older devices, including the Galaxy Tab S7 series and the Galaxy Z Flip 5G.
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Google Drive app for Windows adding ARM support for Snapdragon X soon
A few months after Snapdragon X laptops hit the market, Google has confirmed plans for the Drive app to support ARM chips.
Expand Expanding ClosePixel 9 can’t use wired charging with Battery Share active, no Fold support
Google has changed how Battery Share, the company’s implementation of reverse wireless charging, works on the Pixel 9, no longer allowing it to function while the phone is being charged over a wire.
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Opera for Android is now able to understand image context with AI
The Opera browser for Android now has the ability to understand image context after the function was initially unveiled for desktop versions of the application.
Expand Expanding CloseIntel launches ‘Lunar Lake’ with big promises, highlights Gemini Nano on Chromebooks
Intel has launched its latest generation of laptop chips, “Lunar Lake,” with the promise of massive performance and battery life gains.
Expand Expanding CloseGemini app rolling out file upload on Android, iOS
Following Live and more Extensions, the Gemini mobile app is rolling out support for file uploads instead of having to use gemini.google.com. This requires Gemini Advanced.
Expand Expanding CloseOur favorite Peak Design bags now come in ‘Coyote’ material made from recycled fishnets
Peak Design has long been a favorite travel and photography brand among tech users simply because they make bags that fit our needs so well. The Everyday Backpack and Small Tech Pouch now come in a new Coyote colorway made from recycled sailcloth material, and it’s gorgeous.
Expand Expanding CloseYour Pixel 9 deserves more than a case – it deserves dbrand
The Google Pixel 9 series is a marvel of technology, but let’s face it: it deserves to look as good as it performs. That’s where dbrand comes in. We’re not just talking about slapping a sticker on your phone; we’re talking about transforming it into a unique, head-turning masterpiece.
Expand Expanding CloseFirst Pixel 9 and 9 Pro update fixes Wi-Fi issues
With the Android 14 September security patch, the Pixel 9, 9 Pro, 9 Pro XL, and 9 Pro Fold are getting their first post-launch update with just a pair of fixes.
Expand Expanding CloseAndroid 14 September security patch rolling out: What’s fixed for Pixel
With Android 15 not launching until next month, the Android 14 September security patch is rolling out today for the 6, 6 Pro, 6a, 7, 7 Pro, 7a, Tablet, Fold, 8, 8 Pro, 8a, 9, 9 Pro, 9 Pro XL, and 9 Pro Fold.
Expand Expanding CloseCircle to Search adds song finder and Gemini-powered TalkBack coming
Ahead of the fall, Google is highlighting the latest Android features, including the ability to find songs with Circle to Search and TalkBack powered by Gemini models.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle rolling out Android Earthquake Alerts across the US
In 2020, Google announced the Android Earthquake Alerts system that basically turns your phone into a seismometer. This seconds-long warning will soon be available in all 50 US states and six territories.
Expand Expanding CloseAndroid 15 released to AOSP, Pixel update in ‘coming weeks’
Instead of a stable launch to Pixel devices, Google today is pushing Android 15 to the Android Open Source Project (AOSP).
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Android game and app price drops: Neoteria, Ashworld, Undergrave, HOOK 2, more
This afternoon’s roundup of the best price drops on Android games and apps is now ready to go. On your way down, be sure to scope out the deals we are tracking on the Nothing Ear wireless buds with ChatGPT support and Google Fast Pair, as well as Samsung’s 2TB T7 Shield portable SSD and its new Galaxy Tab A9+ Kids Edition with the Puffy case and Crayo-Pen stylus. Just remember, you can also score a FREE OnePlus Watch 2R with your OnePlus 12 purchase right now. As for the apps, highlights include titles like Ashworld, Neoteria, Undergrave, HOOK 2, and more. Head below for a closer look.