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Pixel 9: All of the last-minute leaks [Video]
As seems to be customary, we know a great deal about Google’s latest smartphone series before they officially launch. The last-minute leaks are seriously piling up for the Pixel 9 — here’s everything you need to know.
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Deals: Galaxy Tab S9 FE $110 off, Galaxy Tab A9+ $170, 55-inch Google Smart TV $180, Pixel gear, USB-C hubs, more
Friday’s deals are here with notable price drops on Samsung’s more affordable tablets including Galaxy Tab A9+ with options to transform it into the new Kids Edition for less alongside the Galaxy Tab S9 FE starting at $340. If you’re looking to bring home an inexpensive 55-inch Google smart TV for the game room or even the kids, we have a regularly $450 TCL model down at $180 if you’re quick alongside offers on charging gear, office chairs, and more. Head below for a closer look.
Expand Expanding CloseLeaked specs show Galaxy S24 FE might be more flagship than budget
The Galaxy FE series has always been a budget option for those who want Samsung’s best designs with a couple of cut corners. This year, leaked specs indicate that the Galaxy S24 FE will be pulling more weight than in the past.
Expand Expanding CloseYouTube is now testing a built-in sleep timer, but only with Premium subscribers
YouTube is testing out a new sleep timer in its mobile app and on desktop that stops playback after a set period of time.
Expand Expanding CloseNova Launcher faces rocky future after dev team layoffs
The future of Nova Launcher looks increasingly uncertain after a number of key layoffs to the dev team behind the popular third-party home screen replacement.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Authenticator finally gets Material You redesign, search, more
Following the last update over a year ago, Google Authenticator 7.0 on Android is rolling out with a Material You redesign and other new features.
Expand Expanding CloseSamsung starts shipping Galaxy Buds 3 Pro after quality delay
After delayed shipments due to quality control issues, it seems users are finally starting to see Galaxy Buds 3 Pro shipments at their door.
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[Fixed] Gmail and Google Drive having issues with attachments, uploads
Gmail users this afternoon are having issues adding attachments, while Google Drive uploads are also failing.
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Samsung is handing out a $300 credit with Galaxy Z Fold 6 for free Watch, Buds, more
Samsung is offering a $300 credit alongside the purchase of a Galaxy Z Fold 6 which can be used towards the purchase of a Galaxy Watch or Galaxy Buds, among other accessories.
Expand Expanding CloseGboard generically rebrands Google ‘Assistant voice typing’ on Pixel
Assistant voice typing in Gboard was introduced with the Pixel 6 in 2021 as one of Google’s best features. With Google Assistant going out the door on phones, Gboard has been updated accordingly.
Expand Expanding ClosePixel 9 advertising push kicks off with star-studded ‘After Party’ following keynote
Following Made by Google 2024 on Tuesday, Google is hosting a “star-studded livestream variety show” called the “After Party” to promote and highlight the Pixel 9 series.
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Android game and app price drops: Cyberlords Arcology, True Skate, Little Big Workshop
This afternoon’s collection of Android price drops courtesy of Google Play have now been collected for you below. On your way down, be sure to scope out the deals we are tracking on official Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra Shield Phone Cases as well as this all-time low on Samsung’s 2024 flagship 32-inch M8 Smart Monitor and its unlocked Galaxy A35 Android smartphone. As for the apps, highlights include titles like Cyberlords – Arcology, True Skate, Little Big Workshop, Point., and more. Head below for a closer look.
Read MoreDo you actually use the apps built into your TV? [Poll]
Virtually every TV sold today has the ability to run its own apps, and that’s Google’s reasoning for pulling the plug on the Chromecast series. That presents an obvious question. Do you actually use the apps on your TV?
Expand Expanding CloseHands-on: The Moto Tag is the most capable Find My Device tracker, even before UWB
Motorola announcing a Find My Device tracker called the Moto Tag was not on my 2024 bingo card, but it happened nonetheless. After using it for a little bit, I genuinely think this is the best FMD option out there.
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YouTube goes down in Russia amid reports of blocking Google services, Android, and iOS
A widespread outage of YouTube in Russia is preventing users from accessing the world’s largest video platform, and it comes amid rumors that the country intends to block Android and Google services.
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Deals: Google Pixel Fold $550 off, Galaxy A35 $330, Samsung M8 Smart Monitor all-time low, chargers, power banks, more
Today’s lineup of Android and Google-centric deals are headlined by a new all-time low on the Google Pixel Fold with $550 in savings on unlocked units ahead of the upcoming Pixel 9 models. From there, we move over to a more budget-friendly device with the Samsung Galaxy A35 down at $330 and the best price we have ever tracked on Samsung’s 2024 flagship 32-inch M8 Smart Monitor with a massive $242 in savings. All of that, a host of chargers, and other accessory deals are waiting down below.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Photos rolling out ‘Collections’ redesign to replace ‘Library’ tab
After rolling back the last Library redesign in 2022, Google Photos is trying again with a new tab called “Collections.” The goal is to make “finding content easier than ever.”
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ADT confirms hack that exposed a ‘small percentage’ of customer addresses, more
ADT has confirmed a recent hack that exposed the home addresses, emails, and phone numbers of a “small percentage” of the company’s customer base.
Expand Expanding CloseGalaxy S24 Ultra sees August security update, but it isn’t One UI 6.1.1
The Galaxy S24 Ultra is starting to see a security update for the month of August. This comes as Samsung delays One UI 6.1.1, seemingly in favor of security concerns.
Expand Expanding CloseOnePlus launches a confusing new monthly update for OxygenOS that’s apparently not an OTA
OnePlus is launching a new set of updates that it notes are not OTA upgrades, but they will show up in the exact spot that OTA updates do, and there doesn’t seem to be a way to flash it. OnePlus’s August OxygenOS update is rolling out now.
Expand Expanding ClosePixel 9 Pro XL to start at $1,099 as more leaks confirm specs and AI features
Google’s upcoming Pixel 9 series has already leaked in great detail, but the leaks just keep coming, this time with a reliable source offering a starting price for the Pixel 9 Pro XL as well as a list of specs and features.
Expand Expanding CloseGeForce Now hits 2,000 supported games in the cloud
GeForce Now has been one of the most impressive cloud gaming services to watch evolve over the years. Since it’s launch, GeForce Now has amassed a total of 2,000 supported game titles available to play.
Expand Expanding CloseOnePlus Open is up to $400 off for all models, free mechanical keyboard too
Alongside the launch of its new “Apex Edition,” the OnePlus Open is getting a handful of discounts that include a starting price of $1,299.
Expand Expanding CloseSome US pricing for Pixel 9 Pro and Pro XL leaks, storage pre-order upgrade in tow
We already know the European pricing for the Pixel 9 series, but how much the 9 Pro and 9 Pro XL costs in the US might have now leaked.
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