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Samsung officially launches One UI 6.1 on Galaxy S22, Fold 4, Flip 4 in US and globally
After launching in Korea recently, Samsung has officially announced that its AI-adding One UI 6.1 update is now available to Galaxy S22, Fold 4, and Flip 4 devices in the US and around the globe.
Expand Expanding CloseI/O 2024 preview: How does Google become the AI-first company
At I/O 2016 and 2017, Sundar Pichai said Google was moving from “mobile first to AI first.” This involved “rethinking all [its] products and applying machine learning,” with search in Photos and Smart Reply being early examples of that. However, for much of last year, Google was considered to be on the back foot with applying large language models, and this AI-first proclamation was largely forgotten.
Historically, I/O is where Google makes its biggest announcements of the year. That being said, the AI race has forced the company to make more frequent announcements in the past year, not necessarily at the pace it otherwise would have. With I/O 2024 a few days away, here’s what we expect Google to announce.
Expand Expanding CloseYouTube for Android TV gets new sidebar animation and section outlines
YouTube for Android TV has added a new animation when accessing the menu sidebar with updated highlighted pills when navigating the streaming platform.
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Microsoft has officially confirmed that the company is launching its Xbox mobile game store on Android and iOS in July, and it will be bringing Candy Crush, Minecraft, and more along with it.
Expand Expanding CloseReport: OpenAI to launch its AI-powered search engine a day before Google I/O
It’s been clear for some time now that OpenAI is planning to launch a search engine enhanced by AI and, according to a new report, the company plans to do that by attempting to upstage Google I/O 2024.
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The latest Gboard 14.2 beta is rolling out with a particularly eye-catching change to the “Fix it” Proofread feature on Pixel.
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You can pause your Android phone alarms temporarily; here’s how
One of the worst feelings is realizing you turned off your alarm for one reason or another and never turned it back on – we’ve all been there. The Google Pixel series actually lets you pause the alarm for a specific period of time using Google’s Clock app, which means this trick works for any Android phone.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Pixel’s success might drive the final nail in Sony’s smartphone business
Google’s Pixel business is finally seeing some real success, but that might be bad news for Sony, as the company’s Xperia smartphone business is actively shrinking as a result.
Expand Expanding CloseSomeone just got Android running on the Rabbit R1 [Video]
The Rabbit R1 is a cute little AI device that, by all accounts, seems to be really bad at everything it tries to do. Now, someone has figured out how to run full Android on the Rabbit R1 using the popular LineageOS ROM.
Expand Expanding CloseMotorola’s next Razr flip phone appears in retailer leak, details price and memory
The Razr+ 2024 is the foldable flip phone Motorola is commissioning to take the flagship spot. New pricing and specs for the Motorola Razr have appeared in a leak aiming at the European market, alongside some colorways.
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Android game and app deals: Door Kickers, Undergrave -Tactical Roguelike, and more
This afternoon’s Google Play offers on Android games and apps are now ready to go. They join deals on Samsung’s Galaxy Tab S9 at some of the best prices ever as well as OnePlus 12 smartphones at $100 off, but for now we are zeroed-in on the apps. Highlights include titles like Door Kickers, Door Kickers: Action Squad, Undergrave -Tactical Roguelike, Color Defense – Tower Strategy, and more. Head below for a complete look at today’s best Android game and app deals.
Read MoreLG already did Apple’s controversial iPad Pro ad for a phone back in 2008 [Video]
Apple is currently under fire from many regarding its new iPad Pro ad that shows creative items being crushed in a hydraulic press before revealing a new iPad underneath. But, as it turns out, Apple isn’t the first to use this concept – LG did it back in 2008.
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Deals: Samsung’s Galaxy Tab S9 configs up to $120 off, OnePlus 12 from $700, and more
It’s that time of day again…the time to save you some serious cash. Today’s Android deals are headlined by one of the best prices yet on Samsung’s Galaxy Tab S9 – Amazon is now undercutting the official Samsung sale. From there, we have a solid deal on OnePlus 12 smartphones at $100 off, including both configurations starting from $700 shipped. Head below for more details on both, and the rest of today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break deals.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Chrome is preparing its own version of Android’s Circle to Search
Circle to Search on Android is a very useful feature because of its simplicity and, from the looks of it, it’s also coming to Google Chrome on desktop platforms.
Expand Expanding CloseHow to maximize your Google Pixel battery life [Video]
The Google Pixel series hasn’t always been renowned for having the best battery longevity. So here are a few tips to help you improve the battery of your Pixel smartphone.
Expand Expanding CloseWear OS prepares ‘School Time’ limits for children’s watches, just like Apple Watch
Google is preparing to release a new feature for Wear OS that can limit apps and other notifications on a child’s smartwatch during “School Time.”
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Samsung resumes Galaxy S22’s One UI 6.1 update rollout after brief pause
Samsung kicked off the rollout of One UI 6.1 to its 2022 devices earlier this month but, shortly after, paused the rollout for the Galaxy S22 series. Now, though, that’s been resumed.
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Android 15 will probably let you activate screen magnification more easily
Android 15 appears to be preparing some new accessibility options, including a better way to activate screen magnification.
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OnePlus Pad currently comes with a free keyboard alongside discount
If you’re on the hunt for an Android tablet with a keyboard and a bit disappointed that the Pixel Tablet didn’t get one as expected, the OnePlus Pad currently comes with a free keyboard case alongside a big discount.
Expand Expanding CloseMoto G Stylus 5G (2024) packs a ton of big upgrades into a stunning red color for $399
Motorola has just unveiled its latest Moto G for 2024, the new Moto G Stylus 5G and it has huge spec upgrades, all for the same price tag.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle removes Pixel 5G country availability list
With the Pixel 8a unveil this week, Google appears to have taken down the “5G on your Pixel” website.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Messages starts rolling out 3-second ‘Selfie GIFs’ [U]
After adding a custom camera, Google Messages should be in the process of rolling out “Selfie GIFs.”
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Hands-on: 1More Z30 sleeping earbuds are great for going to bed, but not much else
I don’t know about you, but I love falling asleep to music. But sometimes, even the quietest setting on a speaker is enough to disturb others in the room, so I’ve long wanted a pair of earbuds I can comfortably sleep in. That’s the goal of the 1More Z30, and they mostly get the job done.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Photos testing ‘Collections’ redesign that buries your library
Google Photos is working on a redesign of the Library tab on Android that renames it to “Collections.” In recent weeks, Google has been testing this new UI with more users and the reaction is not particularly positive.
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