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Samsung Galaxy S22 might end up getting Galaxy AI features after all
Samsung’s new Galaxy AI features are supposed to be coming to 2023 devices as soon as this week, but they also may end up arriving on the Galaxy S22 series as well.
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GeForce Now hit with global outage at the same time as PlayStation Network goes down
For the second time this month, Nvidia’s GeForce Now is facing a global outage, and it comes at the same time as Sony’s PlayStation Network is also experiencing an outage.
Expand Expanding CloseChromeOS adding a location privacy toggle
Last year, ChromeOS introduced Camera and Microphone access toggles that match the Android experience, and Chromebooks will soon be getting a location privacy control.
Expand Expanding CloseSamsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 hits $850 in Thursday’s best deals, plus Chromebooks and more
Samsung’s Galaxy Z Flip 5 is folding some extra money back into your wallet with our favorite of today’s best deals. The smart flip phone drops to $850 alongside a chance to save on the ASUS Chromebook Vibe CX55 Flip at $590 and these iOttie Easy One Touch 6 Android car mounts at $21 each. Hit the jump for all that and more in the latest 9to5Toys Lunch Break.
Expand Expanding CloseUS sues Apple over iPhone ‘monopoly’ including ‘suppressing’ messaging with Android
The US Department of Justice has today announced a lawsuit against Apple that alleges the company has built and maintained a smartphone “monopoly” by locking customers in and making experiences worse for rival products and platforms, including ruining the experience of messaging with Android.
Expand Expanding CloseSamsung briefly said it will provide 8 years of Android updates to enterprise Galaxy Tab
Samsung might be taking its support promise even further with its new Galaxy Tab Active 5, bumping it up to eight years of updates. That is according to a social media post that has since been deleted.
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Peacock is adding YouTube TV-style Multiview for the 2024 Olympics
Ahead of its start in July, NBC Peacock is showing off its new Multiview feature for the 2024 Olympics.
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Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Lite (2024) leaks in three colors including ‘Mint’
According to new leaked renders, the upcoming 2024 refresh of Samsung’s Galaxy Tab S6 Lite is adding a new green color option.
Expand Expanding CloseQualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3 brings on-device AI and Wi-Fi 7
Qualcomm is following its announcement at the start of this week with another chip: the Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3.
Expand Expanding CloseHands-on: Genshin Impact-themed OnePlus 12R smartphone is now available
OnePlus is back to partner with Genshin Impact on a new limited-edition version of the OnePlus 12R. This new edition applies the electric design of the character Keqing to the company’s latest mid-range smartphone, complete with an entirely new colorway, themed UI, and tons of accessories.
Expand Expanding CloseSamsung’s cloud-based Gaming Hub is coming to Galaxy phones
Gaming Hub became a popular choice for users who wanted a cloud gaming solution for their TVs already baked in. Samsung has announced that its Gaming Hub will expand to Galaxy phones.
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Android game and app deals: ARIDA Backland’s, Incredibox, Terra Mystica, more
Joining the now live Amazon Big Spring Sale, we have collected all of your mid-week Android game and app deals down below. Just be sure to scope out the price drops we are now tracking on Lenovo’s 9-inch M9 Android tablet, the ASUS Chromebook Vibe CX55 Flip, Samsung’s Galaxy Buds 2, and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 while you’re here. As for the apps, highlights include titles like ARIDA: Backland’s Awakening, Incredibox, Terra Mystica, Iron Marines 2, Baggage Packing Checklist PRO, and more. Head below for a complete look at today’s best Android game and app deals.
Read MoreGoogle Contacts rolling out redesign that removes navigation drawer
Following Messages last year, Google Contacts is now the latest app to replace its navigation drawer as part of a small redesign today that really simplifies things.
Expand Expanding CloseThe Epic Games Store is coming to Android
With plans to launch its own game store on iOS, it’s now been announced that the Epic Games Store is coming to Android.
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Nothing Phone (2a) gets first update as ‘Community Edition’ contest begins [Video]
Following the Nothing Phone (2a)’s apparently very successful launch earlier this month, the brand is now releasing its first software update alongside opening a new contest.
Expand Expanding CloseGalaxy Ring to integrate with Samsung Food and act as a digital nutritionist
Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy Ring is heavily focused on being a health wearable, and that may include helping you figure out what to eat via Samsung Food, according to a new report.
Expand Expanding CloseSamsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 sees $360 discount to $1,440, Galaxy Buds 2 hit $80, more
Amazon’s new Big Spring Sale is now underway, and we’re rounding up all of the best discounts. The second-best price yet on Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 is now live at $1,440, while that same status applies to Galaxy Buds 2 at $80. Hit the jump for all that and more in the latest 9to5Toys Lunch Break.
Expand Expanding CloseCircle to Search seems to be broken on the Galaxy S24 Ultra for some
The Galaxy S24 Ultra was one of the first devices to debut Circle to Search at launch, but now the feature seems to be broken for a handful of users.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Contacts is making it way easier to set custom contact ringtones on Android
The Google Contacts app is rolling out a new, dedicated section to help you set and manage custom contact ringtones on your Android device.
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Strava app expands Best Efforts feature for cyclists
Strava, the popular app that tracks your workouts and lets you share them with your community, today expanded its Best Efforts feature to include more categories for cyclists. Keep reading below the fold to learn more.
Read MoreYouTube TV rolling out Multiview on iPhone and iPad; Android ‘in the coming months’
Google has confirmed that YouTube TV is now rolling out support for Multiview on the iPhone and iPad, but the feature won’t arrive on Android for a while.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Pixel US market share reportedly nears 5% in 2023 despite overall decline
According to new data, Google managed to grow the Pixel’s foothold in the US market through the course of 2023, even though it apparently shipped fewer phones in the country.
Expand Expanding CloseGmail rolls out in-app predictive back on Android 14
Google has yet to enable system-level Predictive Back in Android 14, but the in-app variant is live in some apps, including Gmail most recently.
Expand Expanding CloseA second shot for smartwatches with cameras
The first two generations of Samsung Galaxy Gear watches in the early 2010s had cameras. Coming in at around 2 megapixels, the quality was unsurprisingly mediocre. With Wear OS having a renaissance, it would be interesting if Google and its partners experimented with cameras.
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