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Bandwidth: Genshin Impact on GeForce Now gets touch controls, Luna announces September lineup
Gearing up for a new month, game streaming services are busy this week. GeForce Now is releasing a couple of new games on its platform, as well as adding new touch controls to Genshin Impact on mobile devices. On top of that, Amazon Luna is bringing some new games to its paid channels and free Prime Channel.
Expand Expanding CloseStadia Changelog: Saints Row arrives as Jackbox Party Pack 9 prepares QR sign-in and more
Google Stadia was in a bit of a drought for new games this month, but three new titles arrived this week including the reboot of Saints Row.
Expand Expanding CloseYouTube Music introduces Summer Recap 2022 [U: Rolling out]
Following the inaugural seasonal recap in June, YouTube Music today is beginning to roll out the Summer edition.
Expand Expanding CloseAndroid app deals of the day: SPHAZE, Earthlings Beware!, Hydro Coach PRO, more
It is now time for Friday’s best Android app deals courtesy of Google Play. We are also heading into the weekend with price drops on Google’s all-new Pixel 6a, the OnePlus 10 Pro, and the Samsung Galaxy Tab S8, but for now it’s about the apps. Our collection includes deals on SPHAZE: Sci-fi puzzle game, Earthlings Beware!, Hydro Coach PRO, WiFi Thief Detector Pro, and more. Head below for a complete look at today’s Android app deals.
Expand Expanding CloseSamsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 review: Android 12L boosts this iterative but important upgrade
Foldables clearly have a big role in the future of smartphones, but to date, every model has come with compromises – whether those be on hardware or software. With the Galaxy Z Fold 4, Samsung has brought its hardware to a strong point, but it might just be the boost from Google’s Android 12L release that really makes this model shine.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle letting Android app devs build Nearby Share-esque cross-device experiences
At I/O 2022, Google detailed a way for Android apps to build cross-device experiences, similar to Nearby Share, and the SDK’s developer preview is now available.
Expand Expanding CloseDeals: OnePlus 10 Pro now $125 off, Galaxy Tab S8 hits $654, more
All of today’s best deals are now headlined by a chance to score all-time lows on OnePlus 10 Pro at $125 off. Joined by a Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 sale to $654, you can also save on Samsung’s latest Frame 2022 TVs. Hit the jump for all that and more in the latest 9to5Toys Lunch Break.
Expand Expanding CloseHealth Connect no longer appears in your app launcher after update
With Health Connect, Google is making fitness and other related data more interoperable on Android. Ahead of the expected fall launch, an update to Health Connect today curiously removes the app icon from the launcher.
Expand Expanding CloseOxygenOS 13 vs. ColorOS 13: They’re the same picture [Video]
OxygenOS 13 and ColorOS 13 share more than a few similarities – they are effectively the same OS masquerading as different “versions.” Toss in Realme UI 4.0 and it’s an inconvenient truth that BBK appears unwilling to own up to.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Tensor’s third generation rumored to be in the works at Samsung
Google Tensor put out a relatively strong debut in the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro, but it was clear there was plenty of room for improvement. While Tensor 2 is set for the Pixel 7 series in just a couple of months, work is already rumored to be underway on the third generation of Tensor at Samsung.
Expand Expanding CloseGalaxy Z Fold 4 and Flip 4 launch today – here’s are Samsung’s remaining deals after pre-orders
They’re here! A couple of weeks after Samsung announced its fourth generation of foldable smartphones, the Galaxy Z Fold 4 and Galaxy Z Flip 4 officially hit the market today, and you can still get some solid deals now that pre-orders are over.
Expand Expanding CloseSpaceX & T-Mobile to bring direct satellite connection to cellphones with ‘Coverage Above and Beyond’
Yesterday, SpaceX and T-Mobile announced they would be holding a big event. With Musk hyping up the event as “something special” and “big news,” speculation was rife on Twitter with guesses as to what the big announcement could be. Now, it is clear that the announcement lives up to those expectations, as T-Mobile and Starlink announced Coverage Above & Beyond – a direct Starlink connection to existing phones that will bring cellular connectivity anywhere in the world, regardless of how close you are to any cell tower.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Duo is not coming back, but its icon has intentionally returned on Android [U]
In an amusing turn of events today that’s most likely a bug, an update to Google Meet (which was previously the Duo app) on Android brings back the Google Duo icon. As such, you now have two ways to launch the same application.
Expand Expanding CloseThe best way to play Genshin Impact on mobile is GeForce NOW [Video]
Genshin Impact is a mobile gaming phenomenon and while you’re worried about graphical settings and if your current phone can max out the settings of the game, you’re overlooking the best way to play — which is via NVIDIA GeForce NOW. Here’s why.
Expand Expanding CloseHands-on: Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 4 kickstand case is great, but a bit disappointing
The Galaxy Z Fold 4 is a device that’s great for consuming media on the go, and Samsung has clearly made an effort this year to improve the cases for the device to better interact with that purpose. We’ve had a chance to try out Samsung’s kickstand case for the Galaxy Z Fold 4, which looked promising but ultimately isn’t quite what most were expecting.
Expand Expanding CloseAndroid app deals of the day: Limbo, Battle Chasers, Legacy 2 and 3, more
This afternoon’s collection of the best Android game and app deals is now ready to go down below the fold. Our software discounts are joined by notable deals on Samsung’s new Galaxy Z Fold 4 and Flip 4 as well as its Galaxy S22 Ultra LED View and Flip Covers, but for now we are focused on the Google Play price drops. Our collection is headlined by titles like Limbo, Battle Chasers: Nightwar, Legacy 2 and 3, Alpha Launcher Prime, and YoWindow Weather. Hit the jump for a complete look at today’s best Android app deals.
Expand Expanding CloseSamsung’s second Android 13 beta adds ‘Privacy Detection’ when sharing photos, more
As Android 13 makes its way to Pixels and other devices, Samsung is working on its own take on the update with the One UI 5.0 beta, which just picked up its second version that includes a new “Privacy Detection” feature.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Sheets adds XLOOKUP, Named Functions, and a few other advanced features
Google Sheets is giving power users a boost this week, as the Excel alternative has just picked up XLOOKUP and several other long-missing features.
Expand Expanding CloseHow to take a screenshot on Galaxy Watch 5 and Galaxy Watch 4
There’s a lot you can do with Samsung’s line of Galaxy Watches, and sometimes you want to share that with others in a screenshot. There are plenty of reasons to capture what’s on your Galaxy Watch, so it’s a good idea to know how to execute a screenshot just in case. This guide will take you through how to take a screenshot on the Galaxy Watch 4 and Watch 5.
Expand Expanding CloseAs Android Automotive OS 13 goes official, Google quietly confirms ‘Gabledorsche’ Bluetooth stack lives
Android 13 launched on Pixel phones earlier this month and has since hit AOSP, where it will be used by other Android smartphone makers and for other versions of the platform. Now, Google has officially revealed Android Automotive OS 13 and confirmed that the long-in-development “Gabledorsche” Bluetooth stack is live in Android 13.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Search, Maps will identify confirmed veterans hospitals and abortion providers
Google is rolling out a change to Maps and Search that explicitly notes whether a place provides a specific, confirmed service, starting with healthcare facilities that offer abortions and veterans hospitals.
Expand Expanding CloseSamsung’s free Care+ promo for Galaxy Z Fold 4 and Flip 4 isn’t available in the US – not that you’d be able to tell
Like with the previous generation, Samsung offered customers who purchased its new foldable smartphones, the Galaxy Z Fold 4 and Galaxy Z Flip 4, a free year of its expanded warranty service, Care+. But redeeming that offer is considerably more confusing than it should be.
Expand Expanding CloseSteam releases new beta mobile app complete with total makeover
While Steam is still an extremely popular platform for game shopping and gaming itself, its mobile app hasn’t seen an updated look in years. That ends today as Steam is releasing a limited mobile app beta for users to jump in and put to work.
Expand Expanding CloseDeals: Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4/Flip 4 up to $160 off, Nest WiFi system $199, more
All of today’s best deals are headlined by the last chance to save up to $160 on Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 and Flip 4 models before pre-orders ship tomorrow. Plus, a three-node Google’s Nest Wi-Fi system is down to $199 alongside Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra at $150 off for those who don’t want to go the foldable route. Hit the jump for all that and more in the latest 9to5Toys Lunch Break.
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