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Motorola will launch new flagship Android phones in the US this year
Motorola is today officially launching its Edge 50 series of flagship-tier Android phones in global markets, and also confirming that new flagships will also be coming to the US later this year.
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Google aims to update its Terms of Service (ToS), which covers over 70 products, every two years and changes in the 2024 edition address AI.
Expand Expanding CloseYouTube for Android TV adds animated comment count to video info pill
YouTube for Android TV is getting yet another UI tweak with an animated comment count in the info pill section to help highlight and improve interaction with videos while watching on displays.
Expand Expanding ClosePlay Store ‘Biometric verification’ set-up to drop Google Account password
Google is emailing Android users about an upcoming Play Store change to encourage the use of purchase verification via biometric authentication.
Expand Expanding CloseAndroid to grow at ‘twice the pace of iOS’ in 2024, IDC says
As the smartphone market changes, Android is reportedly set to grow significantly in 2024, at “twice the pace” of Apple’s iOS, apparently.
Expand Expanding CloseFitbit app rolling out Sleep stats redesign on Android, iOS [U]
The Fitbit app is rolling out a major redesign of its Sleep stats page, which we first spotted last month.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle working to prevent accidental Circle to Search activations
The latest Made by Google Podcast episode talks to the development team behind Circle to Search (CtS).
Expand Expanding CloseYouTube cracking down on third-party apps that block ads
Following the ad blocker crackdown, YouTube is explicitly going after third-party — often mobile — apps that let viewers skip advertising.
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Google One is also removing free shipping for Photos prints
Alongside removing its VPN, Google One is also removing a perk that offered free shipping for prints from Google Photos.
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Android 15 seems to be adding support for wireless charging via NFC
Wireless charging is typically handled by the Qi standard, but it seems Android is adding overdue support for charging via NFC, but it’s unclear what it may be used for.
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Android game and app deals: Bloons TD 6, Hexologic, 7Days, Argo’s Choice, more
Today’s Google Play deals are now up for grabs down below to kick off the week in Android app offers. Just be sure to also check out the all-time low we are tracking on OnePlus 12R at $530 as well as this offer on Samsung’s Galaxy S24 while you’re at it. As for the apps, this afternoon’s collection is headlined by titles like Bloons TD 6, Hexologic, 7Days, Argo’s Choice, and On Tour Board Game, among others. Everything is waiting for you down below in today’s roundup of the best Android game and app deals.
Read MoreDid you even use the Google One VPN? [Poll]
In the months to come, Google will be shutting down the VPN that was available as a part of Google One. There’s been plenty of outcry surrounding the shutdown, but did you even use it?
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle’s next foldable may be the ‘Pixel 9 Pro Fold’
According to a new report, Google appears to be aligning its next foldable Android phone with the rest of this fall’s Pixel 9 lineup by branding it the “Pixel 9 Pro Fold.”
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Wallet rolling out ‘Verification settings’ on Android [U]
New “Verification settings” in Google Wallet for Android let you “choose if you’ll need to verify it’s you when using your payment methods and passes in Wallet.”
Expand Expanding CloseOnePlus 12R gets more affordable at $530, Galaxy S24 at $725, Sony XM5 earbuds, more
One of the first discounts on the new OnePlus 12R is delivering the best price ever at $530. If you need a little more power in a smartphone, Samsung’s Galaxy S24 with Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chip is also getting in on the savings today at $725. Plus, Sony’s latest XM5 ANC earbuds fall to new Amazon low at $230. Hit the jump for all that and more in the latest 9to5Toys Lunch Break.
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Threads tests a ‘Message’ button, but it’s just for Instagram DMs
Meta’s Threads has proven itself to be a worthy competitor to Twitter, but the platform has long been missing support for private messages. Now, though, Threads is testing a “Message” button that appears on user profiles.
Expand Expanding CloseSamsung takes back #1 spot in global smartphone shipments from Apple, at least for now
Samsung has been the top player in the global smartphone market for a while but, recently, the company briefly lost its crown to Apple. Now, though, it seems like things are back in Samsung’s favor.
Expand Expanding CloseWhatsApp Meta AI: How to chat with the messaging app’s new chatbot
WhatsApp’s Meta AI chatbot is becoming widely available for users, but it needs to be activated first. This guide will go over how to turn on Meta AI in WhatsApp and how to chat or generate images.
Expand Expanding CloseTalkBack now gives audio hints for fingerprint unlocks in Android 15
Google’s efforts to increase Android accessibility have been impressive in recent years. The latest accessibility change in Android 15 Beta 1 includes audio hints for during fingerprint unlocks when using the TalkBack service.
Expand Expanding CloseSamsung officially bringing One UI 6.1 and AI features to Galaxy S22, Fold 4, Flip 4 in May
After launching first on the Galaxy S24 series earlier this year, Samsung’s Galaxy AI features are officially expanding to older Galaxy devices including Galaxy S22, Fold 4, Flip 4, and Tab S8.
Expand Expanding CloseYouTube for Android TV showing ‘Ambient Display’ screensaver more frequently
You may have noticed that YouTube for Android TV has been more aggressive in showing the “Ambient Display” screensaver over the past few weeks when video content is paused or left at the homepage.
Expand Expanding CloseTelegram 10.11 adds custom Sticker Editor
The new Telegram 10.11 build has added a new custom “Sticker Editor” function to add some fun to your chats and group messages.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Wallet adds new ‘linked passes’ setting [U]
After introducing transit payment verification settings, Google Wallet is adding a new one to “Automatically add linked passes.”
Expand Expanding ClosePixel 9, Fold 2, Tablet 2 with 5G reportedly get new Samsung modem with satellite connectivity
According to a new report, Google’s upcoming Pixel hardware including the Pixel 9 series, Pixel Fold 2, and a 5G-connected Pixel Tablet will be getting a new cellular modem, an overdue upgrade.
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