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Pixel Watch will have USB-C charging cable and shares same manufacturer as Apple Watch
Ahead of availability this fall, Google is turning to Taiwan’s Compal Electronics to manufacture the Pixel Watch, while we also learned today that it will have a USB-C charger.
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Xiaomi Mi Band 7 design teased w/ China launch coming May 24
Fitness trackers come in a range of shapes, sizes, and functionality, and the Mi Band series has become one of the most popular yearly launches. It’s likely to remain as popular as ever as Xiaomi has teased the Mi Band 7 design along with declaring the Chinese launch date.
Expand Expanding CloseYouTube timed emoji reactions now appear to be spreading more widely on Android and iOS
Over a month ago, YouTube confirmed that timed emoji reactions for videos were set to be tested over the coming months. Some weeks after that early teaser, it seems that people are starting to see the option with specific video content.
Expand Expanding CloseTinder owner Match signs temporary agreement with Google to use non-Play Store payment system
Google and Match Group have signed a temporary agreement so that any in-app payments made in Tinder and Hinge will be made using a third-party system.
Expand Expanding CloseXiaomi pens Leica camera partnership w/ first phone set for July
Xiaomi has signed a “long-term strategic partnership” with camera and camera lens manufacturer Leica in a bid to improve and boost camera performance on upcoming flagship smartphones.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Assistant can now check your Fitbit and Google Fit stats
At the start of this month, we spotted that the Nest Hub would get deeper Google Fit and Fitbit integration. You can now ask Google Assistant for your Fitbit and Google Fit stats.
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Gama Pehlwan, undefeated wrestler ‘The Great Gama,’ honored in Google Doodle
The latest Google Doodle honors the undefeated Indian wrestler Gama Pehlwan, aka “The Great Gama,” on his 144th birthday.
Expand Expanding CloseThis week’s top stories: Pixel Watch boosted specs, ‘no-cost Legacy G Suite,’ Chromecast ups bandwidth use, more
In this week’s top stories: we exclusively report some exciting new specs for the Pixel Watch, Google creates ‘no-cost Legacy G Suite’ tier for existing customers, Chromecasts and Smart Displays ditch bandwidth conservation, and more.
Expand Expanding ClosePixel Buds Pro have to make up for Google’s biggest earbud mistakes
Google’s legacy in earbuds is… complicated. There’s been a lot to love with the Pixel Buds series, but also some serious mistakes. Now, we’re preparing for the launch of the Pixel Buds Pro, and they have to learn from Google’s mistakes and problems to date.
Expand Expanding ClosePixel 6a unboxing gives first look at its fingerprint unlock, ‘Google Tensor’ branding inside [Video]
Google won’t be selling the Pixel 6a for another two months, but an official unboxing video provides a quick glimpse of the under-display fingerprint sensor, while the actual box contains some rather interesting Tensor branding.
Expand Expanding CloseXiaomi wants to put an end to extracting APKs on Android, but Google doesn’t
Xiaomi, one of the biggest phone manufacturers in China, wants to prevent APKs from being extracted from Android devices, but thankfully Google disagrees with the idea.
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Bandwidth: Shadow gets a ‘Power Upgrade’ as Sony confirms dates for new PlayStation Plus
The lesser-known cloud gaming service Shadow is this week getting a “Power Upgrade,” with a new subscription option that adds the power of an RTX 3070 GPU and more.
Expand Expanding CloseStadia Changelog: More family games are on the way as Cities: Skylines arrives
Google Stadia has dates for a bunch of new family games coming to the platform, as it also added a huge classic this week.
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Android app deals of the day: Hidden Folks, Chronos Principle, Majesty, and more
As we quickly approach the end of the work week, it’s time to roundup all of Friday’s best Android app deals courtesy of Google Play. First go check out the offers we have on the Moto G 5G and the Samsung Galaxy S21 256GB model alongside its Galaxy S22/Ultra Kickstand Covers, then head right back here for all of your software needs. Today’s collection is headlined by titles like Hidden Folks, The Chronos Principle, Majesty: The Fantasy Kingdom, The Insider, The Enchanted Kingdom, and more. Hit the jump for a complete look at today’s best Android game and app deals.
Expand Expanding CloseAndroid apps on Windows 11 will soon be running on Android 12.1
Microsoft is now offering a new version of Windows Subsystem for Android, in testing, that runs all of your apps on the latest Android 12.1.
Expand Expanding CloseSources: Pixel Watch boosts Exynos 9110 with co-processor, most RAM Wear OS has ever seen
Since our report on Friday about how the Pixel Watch will be using Samsung’s Exynos 9110, 9to5Google has learned more details about what specs are powering Google’s upcoming wearable and the health capabilities it will offer.
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Amazon’s latest Fire tablets will ship with Android 11, the first upgrade since Android 9
Amazon has one of the most popular “forks” of the Android operating system with its Fire OS for tablets, and finally, the company is upgrading to Android 11.
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Deals: Galaxy S21 refurb $330 off, Samsung 2022 mini-LED TV first discounts, more
All of today’s best deals are now live and headlined by $330 off the refurbished Samsung Galaxy S21 256GB. That’s alongside the first markdowns on Galaxy S22/Ultra Kickstand Covers and new all-time lows on Samsung’s 2022 mini-LED 4K/8K smart TVs. Hit the jump for all that and more in the latest 9to5Toys Lunch Break.
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PayPal offering $10 reward for your first purchase on Google Play
In a bit of cross-promotion, PayPal is offering a $10 reward for making a purchase on Google Play through the payment service.
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Bandcamp will keep in-app billing on Android for now, as Google & Epic battle it out [U]
Just last month, Epic Games announced that it would acquire the music platform Bandcamp. Now, Bandcamp is the latest reason Epic Games is taking legal action against Google, this time over the tech giant’s Android app billing crackdown.
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Expand Expanding CloseGalaxy S22+ long-term review: Samsung has raised the perfect middle child [Video]
While plaudits flowed for the Galaxy S22 Ultra — and rightly so — the Galaxy S22+ might be the best of the latest Samsung lineup due to its mix of form and feature set. With that in mind, this is our long-term review of the Galaxy S22+.
Expand Expanding CloseAndroid 11 takes the top spot in 2022 distribution chart; Android 12 still missing
Google has updated its chart showing the percentage of Android devices running various versions of the OS, but there are still no details about Android 12’s adoption rate.
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Microsoft founder Bill Gates uses a Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 instead of a Surface Duo
During a Reddit AMA this week, Microsoft’s founder Bill Gates revealed he uses an Android phone with a big canvas, but it isn’t Microsoft’s own Surface Duo. Instead, Bill Gates uses a Galaxy Z Fold 3 as his daily smartphone.
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Google Maps directions lead a group of tourists into a stream, Michael Scott style
Google Maps is a phenomenal tool for finding your way around unfamiliar roads, but in some regions, local knowledge prevails. Recently, a group of tourists followed Google Maps directions through a flooded stream.
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