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Android game and app price drops: One Deck Dungeon, Aeon’s End, Lovecraft’s Untold Stories, more
This afternoon’s collection of Android game and app deals are now live and waiting for you after the fold. Just be sure to also scope out the hardware deals we are tracking today, including a new low on Samsung’s brand new 180MB/s 1TB Pro Plus microSD card as well as Google’s 2024 Pixel 8a smartphone back at the Prime Day low, even lower prices on the OnePlus 12, and this 4-pack of Samsung SmartTag 2 item trackers at $60. As for the apps, highlights include titles like One Deck Dungeon, Aeon’s End, Lovecraft’s Untold Stories, Sentinels of the Multiverse, and more. Head below for a closer look.
Read MoreAAWireless update prepares for the Android Auto adapter sequel, improves pairing status
The second generation of the first wireless Android Auto adapter, AAWireless, is right around the corner as a new firmware update prepares for its arrival and makes some improvements to the existing model.
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Gmail now shows longer subject lines for Promotion, Updates categories on Android
Gmail’s automatic categories are a super useful way to clean up your inbox, but a new tweak in the Android app makes it just a bit harder to see how many emails are hiding in those sections.
Expand Expanding CloseGmail ‘Quick Reply’ redesign rolls out on Android [U]
After testing in recent months, Gmail is making official a “Quick Reply” redesign for conversations on Android.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Meet ‘Take notes for me’ rolling out to Workspace
Google Meet previewed “Takes notes for me” a year ago and this Gemini feature is now rolling out to Workspace customers.
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Google seems to disable some AI features on Pixel 9 when the bootloader is unlocked
The main focus of Google’s new Pixel 9 series is on AI, with several new features taking advantage of the rapidly growing tech. However, if you unlock your bootloader, many of the Pixel 9’s new AI apps will stop working.
Expand Expanding CloseYouTube Music AI conversational radio sees wider testing
Back in July, YouTube Music announced that it was testing an AI-generated conversational radio and the prompt-based feature is seeing wider availability.
Expand Expanding CloseHands-on with every official Pixel 9 series case: Worth the money? [Video]
With brand-new phones come brand-new accessories. Is getting an official Pixel 9 case going to mean pixel-perfect, and do these first-party accessories make financial sense?
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Deals: Pixel 8a $450, Galaxy A35 $300, 1TB Samsung microSD new low, 4-pack Samsung SmartTag 2 $60, more
Today’s deals are now at the ready starting with a return of Prime Day pricing on the 2024 Google Pixel 8a handset at $449 shipped in all four colorways, and on both the 128GB and 256GB models. That deal also sits alongside a return low on the Samsung 2024 unlocked Galaxy A35 smartphone at $100 off, as well as Samsung’s brand new 180MB/s 1TB Pro Plus microSD card to expand your storage at its best price yet. You can also land a sweet deal on a 4-pack of Samsung SmartTag 2 item trackers at $60 – that’s $15 a pop – as well as a host of discounts on charging gear, the new Elgato Neo USB-C microphone, smart bulbs, and much more.
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You can now buy almost every NFL team’s official Galaxy Z Flip 6 case
Samsung is still offering official cases for the Galaxy Z Flip 6. The newest additions include Flipsuit cases for the Galaxy Z Flip 6 showcasing the logo of almost every NFL team.
Expand Expanding CloseTecno’s Phantom V Fold 2 and Flip 2 leak with better designs, prices under ~$1,000
Tecno is one of the unexpected names in the foldable space, with its Phantom V Fold and Flip lines costing way less than the competition. Soon, the company is set to launch the Tecno Phantom V Fold 2 and Flip 2, and they look way better despite not costing as much as the competition.
Expand Expanding CloseWhat’s new in the August 2024 Google System Updates [U: 8/26]
The monthly “Google System Release Notes” primarily detail what’s new in Play services, Play Store, and Play system update across Android phones/tablets, Wear OS, Google/Android TV, Auto, and PC. Some features apply to end users, while others are aimed at developers.
Expand Expanding CloseOnePlus 13 rumored to bring a 6,000mAh battery
OnePlus has always been one of the most forward-thinking companies in terms of charging speeds and power, and with the OnePlus 13 on the horizon, there’s no reason the company should give that up. New leaks suggest the OnePlus 13 will bring a 6,000mAh battery and fast charging.
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Nothing appears to be working on a new pair of ‘Ear Open’ earbuds
Nothing makes some of the best earbuds out there, and the company appears to be working to add to its lineup with the “Ear Open” surfacing this week.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Pixel may soon get a revamped ‘Wallpaper & style’ page [Video]
Google appears to be working on a new “Wallpaper & style” page for Pixel phones and tablets which reorganizes existing options for a streamlined UI.
Expand Expanding CloseAndroid 15 Pixel update officially launching in October [U]
With Beta 4.2 two weeks ago, Google has finished testing Android 15 and is already moving on to QPR1. However, a new report today says Android 15 will not roll out to Pixel devices until October.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Tasks redesign rolls out with cards, drops bottom app bar
Google Tasks was updated with Material You in February of 2023, and a substantial redesign today overhauls the Android app further.
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Shared drives rolling out to Google Workspace Business Starter next month
In May of 2023, Google announced that the Workspace Business Starter tier was switching to pooled storage, with shared drives set to launch next month.
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Google Chrome now vibrates when you pull-to-refresh on Android
When you pull-to-refresh a page in Chrome 128, your Android phone will now subtly vibrate to acknowledge the action.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Meet will open Picture-in-Picture when you switch tabs
Last year, Google Meet introduced an upgraded Picture-in-Picture experience for desktop Chrome that will now automatically open when you switch tabs.
Expand Expanding ClosePixel 9 Pro Fold that arrived early gets unboxing, ships unfolded [Gallery]
The Pixel 9 Pro Fold officially hits store shelves on September 4, but one lucky person received theirs early and unboxed it.
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Samsung boosts Galaxy Watch trade-in values alongside discounts for students
As Summer break comes to an end for many students across the US, Samsung has announced new discounts available for students as well as improved trade-in offers towards Galaxy Watch.
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Android game and app price drops: Fran Bow, Leo’s Fortune, Super Onion Boy 2, more
This afternoon’s collection of the best Android game and app deals is now up for grabs with notable price drops now at the ready courtesy of Google Play. Here’s how to score $100 off your Galaxy Buds 3/Pro 3 with purchases of the Galaxy Z Flip 6 alongside notable deals on Bose’s latest world-class QuietComfort buds and headphones, as well as one of the best prices yet on the Motorola MA1 Wireless Android Auto Adapter. As for the apps, highlights include titles like Fran Bow, Leo’s Fortune, Super Onion Boy 2, Ailment, and more. Head below for today’s best price drops and freebies.
Read MoreGoogle Chat adds support for IFTTT integrations
Google Chat now integrates with IFTTT (if this, then that) to power various automations. This is available for both Google Workspace and personal accounts.
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