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Android game and app deals: Romancing SaGa3, SaGa SCARLET, Hydro Coach, more
Monday afternoon’s collection of the best Android game and app deals are now up for grabs courtesy of Google Play. We are also tracking the Google Pixel 8 Pro at a new all-time low as well as the Google Pixel Buds Pro, but for now it’s all about the apps. Highlights include titles like SaGa SCARLET GRACE, Romancing SaGa3, Delivery From the Pain, Endurance, Water Tracker: Hydro Coach PRO, and more. Head below for a complete look at today’s best Android game and app deals.
Read MoreGoogle Pixel 8a reaches FCC, moves closer to launch
With spring swiftly approaching, it’s almost time to get our hands on the Pixel 8a. Ahead of its expected launch, the Google Pixel 8a has been submitted for approval from the FCC.
Expand Expanding CloseYouTube videos are now required to disclose ‘altered or synthetic’ content including AI
After announcing the initiative late last year, YouTube is now launching its requirement for creators to disclose the use of “altered or synthetic” content which includes AI.
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You can soon play GOG games on Amazon Luna
PC gaming storefront GOG has announced a partnership with Amazon Luna, allowing supported games in your library to be played in the cloud.
Expand Expanding CloseWhat does Google’s 7-year update promise for Pixel 8 mean to you? [Poll]
When it launched the Pixel 8 series, Google also announced an unprecedented level of software support with the promise of 7 years of updates for both devices. For some, though, recent announcements have somewhat softened that promise. Should it? Let’s talk.
Expand Expanding CloseHow to share your Wi-Fi password in seconds on Android
The days of verbally spelling out your Wi-Fi password to family and visitors are gone. With a couple of taps, users on Android can simply share access via a QR code or Nearby Share. Here’s how.
Expand Expanding ClosePixel 5 postmortem: Paving the way for Tensor power [Video]
After years of powerful Pixels, 2020 saw a side-step. The Google Pixel 5 shipped with midrange specs and helped pave the way for the big Tensor overhaul of the smartphone series.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Pixel 8/Pro new all-time lows start from $499, Pixel Buds Pro $140, Fitbit Versa 4, more
New all-time lows on the Google Pixel 8 and 8 Pro are headlining Monday’s best deals starting at $499. They come joined by Google Pixel Buds Pro at $140, as well as a well-timed spring discount on Fitbit Versa 4 at $140 – a new all-time low. Hit the jump for all that and more in the latest 9to5Toys Lunch Break.
Expand Expanding CloseUnreleased Fitbit app sleep page redesign shown off
When the Material You revamp of the Fitbit app rolled out in September, most but not all pages were modernized. We now have a look at a redesign of Fitbit’s Sleep stats page.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Calendar replacing appointment slots with appointment schedules
Google Calendar “appointment slots” have long allowed education and enterprise users to create and reserve specified time slots. Google is now removing that capability and replacing it with “appointment schedules.”
Expand Expanding CloseReport: Samsung’s cheaper Galaxy Z Fold 6 could cost around $800 with lesser chip
Foldables aren’t cheap, but it seems the tide is turning, with Samsung now rumored to debut a Galaxy Z Fold 6 variant later this year that could have a price tag well under $1,000.
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Every March Madness game is coming to Android Auto and CarPlay
As March Madness begins this week, the NCAA has announced a major overhaul to its mobile app that includes support for Android Auto.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Wallet starts adding support for Apple Wallet pass files
Google Wallet may soon get a lot more useful for passes, as the app appears to be rolling out support for the same pass files used by Apple Wallet.
Expand Expanding CloseApple might use Google Gemini to power some AI features on the iPhone
Besides using Gemini to power features in its apps and services, Google offers its LLM to third-party developers. Apple is reportedly in talks with Google to license Gemini for the iPhone.
Expand Expanding CloseQualcomm announces Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 with on-device AI
Qualcomm today revealed the Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 as a smartphone chip with some flagship-level features that comes in below the 8 Gen 3.
Expand Expanding Close‘Fitbit by Google’ is dead, long live ‘Google Fitbit’
With the Sense 2 and Versa 4 announcement in August of 2022, the “Fitbit by Google” branding emerged. That’s now going away in favor of just “Google Fitbit.”
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Android 14 QPR2 update breaks Pixel Launcher Search settings
A bug introduced with this month’s Android 14 QPR2 update breaks Pixel Launcher Search settings so that you cannot disable people/contact or Play Store results.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Pixel needs more cases and watch bands this year
Accessories are an important part of any tech purchase, and it’s an area where Google Pixel has been lacking. I really hope to see a push from Google’s third-party partners this year for more Pixel phone cases and Pixel Watch bands.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Store boosts Pixel 8 Pro discount, Pixel Fold down to $1,299
Following the last sale in February, the US Google Store is once again discounting the Pixel 8 and 8 Pro this spring.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Phone app removes Nearby places search
As previewed in early February, the Google Phone dialer app has removed the Nearby places search feature on Android.
Expand Expanding CloseYouTube Music rolling out song search, like Google Play Music
Back in October, the main YouTube rolled out a slew of mobile updates like stable volume and a hum to search capability. Song search is now rolling out to YouTube Music.
Expand Expanding CloseSamsung Galaxy S24 Review: Who needs a ‘Plus’ or ‘Ultra’ anyway?
Samsung’s Galaxy S24 Ultra put out a wonderful showing earlier this year, but do you really need the “Ultra?” That’s the question I brought with me to the smallest Galaxy S24, and I walked away pleasantly surprised with how similar the two experiences were.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Pixel Launcher rolling out option switch to a different search provider in EU
Following changes in the EU due to the Digital Markets Act, Google is now rolling out a Pixel Launcher update in the region which lets users switch their search provider to something other than Google Search.
Expand Expanding ClosePixelated 002: Where OS
Welcome to the second episode of Pixelated, a podcast by 9to5Google. We talk all about Wear OS this week — its recent past, pretty good present, and promising future.