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Deals: Motorola Edge 20 sees $250 discount, Jabra Elite 7 Pro ANC Earbuds $150, more
All of today’s best deals are headlined by the Motorola Edge 20 at $250 off alongside Jabra Elite 7 Pro/Active ANC earbuds for $150 and the Samsung PRO Plus 256GB microSD card at $35. Hit the jump for all that and more in the latest 9to5Toys Lunch Break.
Expand Expanding CloseMeta’s AR glasses roadmap: Targeting 2024 launch, abandoned Fuchsia-based OS, cheaper model
As Google reportedly plans to release an AR headset in 2024, a new report reveals that Meta wants to release its first-generation augmented reality glasses that same year. One particularly surprising detail was how Meta’s AR glasses originally planned to use Fuchsia.
Expand Expanding CloseAmazon’s ad-supported iMDb TV will be rebranded ‘Amazon Freevee’ later this month
Ad-supported streaming services have a limited barrier of entry, and Amazon’s iMDb TV service has offered a solid catalog and wide availability across Google TV and various other platforms. Now, Amazon has announced that iMDb TV will become “Freevee” this month.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle details 2022 US office and data center plans, investments total $9.5 billion
In what has been an annual occurrence for the past several years, Google today detailed its US investment plan for 2022 that covers office and data center expansions, as well as ongoing work towards previously announced new locations.
Expand Expanding CloseHow to edit pictures in Google Photos and which features require Google One
Google Photos makes it easy to backup, organize, and share your memories, but did you know it has handy edit options as well? Earlier this year, Google brought more editing features to users, but quite a few are locked behind a paywall. Here’s how to edit pictures in Google Photos and what Google One subscribers get as a bonus.
Expand Expanding CloseAccuWeather brings back Dark Sky’s hyperlocal weather alerts, puts temperature icon in paywall
Following Apple’s purchase and subsequent murder of Dark Sky for Android, the best weather app on the platform, AccuWeather stepped up to fill the gap with hyperlocal forecasts and a pleasant overall design. Now, AccuWeather has some good news and some bad news. AccuWeather has a new option to get hyperlocal weather notifications, but it’s also locked a basic feature behind a paywall.
Expand Expanding CloseCancel old subscriptions in Google Play – Here’s how
Subscriptions can get away from you, especially when you forget you signed up for anything to begin with. That’s exactly why you need to know how to easily cancel any Android app subscription at any moment, right from the Google Play Store. Here’s how you can do that.
Expand Expanding CloseYouTube Music improves radio algorithm to show more artists, adds Family shelf and Wear OS shuffle
Google’s list of developments to YouTube Music in February and March is here and includes some notable additions (like to the radio algorithm) that weren’t already spotted.
Expand Expanding CloseNew Google Fi customers that port in can get $399 Pixel 6, $699 6 Pro, or $199 Pixel 5a
After discounting their existing plans last week, the Fi MVNO is doing the same for the entire Made by Google phone lineup, including a $399 Pixel 6.
Expand Expanding Close‘Look and Talk’ will let you gaze at your Nest Hub Max to activate Assistant, here’s how it works
In October of 2020, one Nest Hub Max user managed to get an early look at “Blue Steel.” This capability lets you just gaze at your compatible Smart Display to trigger Google Assistant, and a launch under the name “Look and Talk” might be coming soon.
Expand Expanding CloseYouTube was partially down this afternoon, mainly on smart TV apps [Updated]
On the afternoon of April 12, 2022, it appears that both YouTube and YouTube TV are seeing a partial outage that has taken down some portions of each service.
Update: YouTube has fixed this outage.
Expand Expanding CloseAndroid app deals of the day: Danganronpa 2, VPN Pro, freebie icon packs, and more
This afternoon’s best Android game and app deals have now been collected for you down below courtesy of Google Play. Just make sure you don’t miss out on the ongoing Google Pixel 6 Pro offer and today’s new 2022 low on Samsung’s Galaxy Z Flip 3 256GB. As for the apps, our lineup is highlighted by titles like Danganronpa 2: Goodbye Despair, Danganronpa: Trigger Happy Havoc, VPN Pro – Pay once for life, Full Pipe, some freebie icon packs, and more. Hit the jump for a closer look.
Expand Expanding CloseWaze adds new Retro Mode for a limited time – How to use it
We could all use a little bit of excitement and nostalgia on our daily commutes or long road trips. That being said, Waze is releasing a new limited-time feature called “Retro Mode” which allows users to switch the vibe up and head to a different decade.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Docs, Sheets, and Slides rolling out built-in Meet calling with prominent button
As announced at the end of last month, Google Meet is now built into Docs, Sheets, and Slides with a prominent new button that’s rolling out from today.
Expand Expanding CloseDeals: Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 $200 off, Anker Gold Box sale from $14, more
All of today’s best deals are headlined by a $200 discount on Samsung’s Galaxy Z Flip 3. That’s alongside an Anker Gold Box sale with Android accessories from $14 and Microsoft’s Surface Duo 2 at $500 off. Hit the jump for all that and more in the latest 9to5Toys Lunch Break.
Expand Expanding ClosePixel 6 Pro vs OnePlus 10 Pro: Which is the better ‘Pro’ Android phone? [Video]
Given that many OnePlus fans are now looking for a new home courtesy of many OxygenOS changes, you may be looking at the OnePlus 10 Pro and Pixel 6 Pro wondering which is the right option to pick.
Expand Expanding CloseSamsung says Digital Car Key support is now available on more Genesis, BMW, and Kia vehicles
Smartphone makers have been working on the ability to unlock your car with nothing more than a smartphone, and Samsung has helped lead the charge on the Android side of things. Now, it appears that the list of supported Digital Car Key vehicles has been expanded with new vehicles from Genesis and Kia.
Expand Expanding CloseMultiple models of Google Pixel 6a pass through FCC, pointing to wider international release
While it feels like the Pixel 6 series just made its debut recently, we’re quickly approaching the launch of more Pixel phones. Next up is the Pixel 6a, which could very well be getting a wider launch than last year’s A-Series phone, according to FCC listings.
Expand Expanding CloseShield TV gets 9.0.2 update on top of Android 11 w/ fixes for controller pairing, storage notifications
After a rocky start, Nvidia is improving its Android 11 update for Shield TV, and today another update is rolling out in the form of Shield Experience 9.0.2.
Expand Expanding CloseOnePlus 10 Pro kernel source code publicly released, opening door for custom ROM support
After a delayed release, the OnePlus 10 Pro is now available in global markets for eager fans to snap up. For third-party ROM developers and tinkerers, we have good news with the release of the OnePlus 10 Pro kernel source code — which is now publicly available.
Expand Expanding ClosePebble founder details product choices that led to failure on 10th anniversary of Kickstarter launch
Today (April 11) is the 10th anniversary of Pebble’s Kickstarter debut. To mark the occasion, founder Eric Migicovsky published an explainer on what went wrong over the startup’s 5.5-year history.
Expand Expanding CloseHow to get Apple Music on your Google Home devices
There are tons of music streaming services out there, and Apple Music is one of the more popular ones for offering lossless playback at a reasonable price. So how do you listen to your music from Apple Music on Google Home devices? Well, it’s quite easy. This guide will take you through it step by step.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Doodle pays tribute to Spanish opera singer Montserrat Caballé on 89th birthday
Today’s Google Doodle is a striking tribute to Montserrat Caballé, an opera singer perhaps most popularly known for her duet with Freddie Mercury.
Expand Expanding ClosePixel’s At a Glance may soon keep track of your grocery pickups and deliveries
It should soon be possible to use the At a Glance widget on Pixel phones to keep track of your grocery orders, including when pickups are ready and when deliveries are on their way.
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