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[Update: Resolved] Major Verizon outage takes down phone calls, primarily on US West Coast
Verizon customers are reporting that the network provider is undergoing a major outage. Though most of the outages seem to be occurring on the West Coast, users are reporting downed service across different parts of the United States.
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Google Play Store highlights easy ways to donate to support Ukraine, including using Play Points
In its latest show of support for Ukraine during the ongoing conflict with Russia, Google is now showcasing support for those affected in the country with easy donations within the Play Store.
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Android app deals of the day: Heroes of Flatlandia, Barcode PRO, Cyberlords, more
It is now time for this afternoon’s Google Android game and app deals. Joining price drops on Motorola’s new Edge+ smartphone and Samsung Galaxy Watch 4, you’ll find everything waiting down below. Headliner offers include titles like Heroes of Flatlandia, QR/Barcode Scanner PRO, KORG Kaossilator for Android, Cyberlords – Arcology, and more. Hit the jump for a complete look at today’s best Android app deals.
Expand Expanding CloseNew Galaxy Watch 4 update looks to support Google Assistant [U: Not yet]
Google Assistant for the Galaxy Watch 4 should be coming, or at least supported, with the next Samsung system update.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Search now shows detailed air quality information in three countries [U]
Last year, Google started prominently showing air quality (AQI) data to Nest Hub and other Smart Display users. You can now also search for air quality on Google to get detailed information.
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[U: Now available] Google TV gets another streaming stick, the Mecool KD3 w/ 8GB storage
Google TV has shown up on a lot of full-size TVs, but very few streaming sticks and boxes. This week, little-known Android TV partner Mecool has announced its first Google TV streaming stick in the KD3, but it has the same unfortunate Achilles’ heel as Google’s device.
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Evernote for Android updated with Chromebook-optimized UI
For the past several years, Google has been making a big push to get developers to optimize their apps for large screens, including Chrome OS. The latest example sees Evernote update its Android app for Chromebooks.
Expand Expanding CloseFive Nights at Freddy’s Security Breach is coming soon to Google Stadia
There haven’t been many major releases on Google Stadia so far this year, but today the platform is announcing a pretty big new addition. Coming soon, last year’s entry in the Five Nights at Freddy’s series, Security Breach, will be available on Google Stadia.
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GameSir X3 gaming controller for Android launches on IndieGogo, adds cooling fan
The GameSir X3 is launching today on IndieGogo as a successor to the company’s popular X2 controller for Android phones, bringing a new cooling fan.
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Deals: TCL’s new 75-inch 5-Series Google TV sees first discount at $100 off, Motorola Edge+, more
All of today’s best deals are headlined by the very first chance to save on TCL’s all-new 75-inch 5-Series 4K QLED Google TV. That’s alongside a new all-time low on the Wyze Cam Pan v2 at $40 and only the second discount on Motorola’s new Edge+ at $100 off. Hit the jump for all that and more in the latest 9to5Toys Lunch Break.
Expand Expanding CloseNew YouTube Premium and TV subscriptions on Android now use Google Play Billing
At the end of last month, Google started requiring Android apps distributed via the Play Store to use its payment service rather than letting developers continue to collect billing details directly. To follow those latest guidelines, YouTube Premium and YouTube TV now use Google Play Billing.
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TCL launches a new batch of Google TVs in Europe, but still with Android 11 [Update: Pricing]
As Google’s efforts on the TV expand, new devices are launching with Android TV and Google TV. This week, TCL has announced a new batch of 2022 Google TV models destined for the European market, but unfortunately, they don’t deliver Android 12.
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Samsung and Apple continue to dominate the smartphone market as Q1 2022 numbers drop
The smartphone industry has certainly hit a plateau, and in Q1 2022, numbers are actively dropping. However, despite overall market failings, Samsung and Apple are continuing to eat up the majority of the market.
Expand Expanding Close‘Set up my Device’ process gets new Fast Pair UI when restoring your new Android
To help streamline the process of restoring your new phone from an older Android device it seems the “Set up my Device” process has gained a Fast Pair UI.
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Galaxy Z Fold 4 will reportedly pick up the 108MP camera from Galaxy S22 Ultra [U]
Samsung’s foldable lineup has grown a lot over the past few years, with the third time truly being the charm. However, there’s a lot to get excited about with the upcoming Galaxy Z Fold 4, and it seems that includes a big camera update, as well as hinge tweaks.
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Paranoid Android Sapphire Beta announced, OTA updates could come w/ donation support
The developers behind the popular Paranoid Android third-party ROM have confirmed that the Sapphire Beta is set to launch this week, with OTA support potentially arriving dependent on community donation support.
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A new report by industry analytics firm Wave7 claims that carrier sales of the Pixel 6 series have been low despite high sales kickbacks for those in stores.
Expand Expanding CloseDecentralized Twitter alternative Mastodon officially arrives on the Google Play Store
After first launching on the iOS App Store, the open-source alternative to Twitter, Mastodon, is now officially available to download on Android via the Google Play Store.
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YouTube Music smart downloads drop the lightning for some sparkles
YouTube Music has long been able to automatically download songs “based on your previous listening history” so that you always have a fresh collection of things to listen to when offline. A small YouTube Music tweak sees smart downloads get a new sparkle icon.
Expand Expanding CloseHere’s the first near-final look at the Pixel Watch and its very curved design
The first near-final image of the Pixel Watch leaked today, and it provides our first look at what should be the final design of Google’s upcoming wearable.
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Chrome Web Store adding Established Publisher and Featured extension badges
Over the past few years, Google has worked to clean up, boost privacy, and increase security on the Chrome Web Store. The latest effort introduces badges in the Chrome Web Store to better highlight high-quality extensions.
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Android app deals of the day: The Last Express, Twilight Struggle, Aeon’s End, more
Tuesday’s best Android app deals have now been organized down below and sit alongside price drops on the latest Galaxy Buds 2 and the Samsung Galaxy Watch 4. Our app collection is headlined by titles like The Last Express, Twilight Struggle, Aeon’s End, and Car Costs Complete, among others. Head below for a closer look at the rest of today’s best Android app deals.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle may be reviving ‘Wallet’ branding as home for payment cards and passes on Android [U]
Google may be bringing back its classic “Wallet” name to be Android’s home for contactless payment cards and important passes.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Search on desktop tests redesign that puts Images, Video, and more to the left
Google has been spotted testing a new redesign for Search that moves alternate search methods like Google Images over to the left-hand side.
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