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Gmail proceeding with pilot that exempts political emails from spam after FEC approval
Back in June, it emerged that Google wanted to exempt political campaign emails in the United States from Gmail’s spam filter. This spurred a lot of backlash, but the company is proceeding with the pilot program after receiving approval today from the Federal Election Commission (FEC).
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Galaxy Watch 5 and 5 Pro: Why is sapphire glass so special?
The Galaxy Watch 5 is just another step in a line of very good smartwatches put together by Samsung. At first glance, there isn’t a whole lot that raises the Galaxy Watch 5 to the next level in comparison to its predecessor. Do a little digging, and you’ll find that the Galaxy Watch 5 uses sapphire glass instead of Gorilla Glass. So what’s the difference? This guide will dig into that a little further.
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Android app deals of the day: Neoteria, Gunslugs 3, Heroes of Loot 2, much more
Thursday’s best Android app deals courtesy of Google Play are now up for the taking down below. Just make sure you dive into the price drop we have on Lenovo’s new Tab M10 Plus 3rd Gen tablet while you’re at it. Today’s discounted app collection is headlined by Neoteria, Gunslugs 3, Heroes of Loot 2, Groundskeeper 2, INC:The Beginning, and more. Head below for today’s complete list of Android app deals.
Expand Expanding CloseFitbit Sense and Versa 3 update rolling out with ‘important’ security fix
Following the Charge 5 and Luxe trackers last month, Fitbit is rolling out an update to the Sense and Versa 3 smartwatch.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Search now shows which streaming services have specific games
Google Search will now show you what cloud streaming services have a particular video game, building on existing support for movies, TV, and music.
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Motorola Razr 2022 revealed with Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 and 144Hz display, China-only for now
Samsung owns the foldable market in the United States, but its one historical challenger is preparing to make a better competitor. Motorola just unveiled the Razr 2022, a Galaxy Z Flip-style foldable that finally competes with Samsung spec for spec.
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Deals: OnePlus 10 Pro now $121 off, Pixel 5 for $430, Lenovo Android 12 tablets, more
All of today’s best deals are headline by OnePlus 10 Pro at $121 off, alongside the Pixel 5 at $430 for today only and Lenovo’s new Tab M10 Plus 3rd Gen tablet with Android 12 from $170. Hit the jump for all that and more in the latest 9to5Toys Lunch Break.
Expand Expanding CloseRazer Phone closing its Theme Store on Android later this month, nearly five years later
Do you remember when Razer, the PC gaming brand, made its own smartphone? The Razer Phone and Razer Phone 2 are mostly forgotten memories at this point, and now the brand is closing the door on its Theme Store for those devices.
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How to search any image on Chrome desktop using Google Lens
Chrome is a great browser with tons of tools and functionality; one feature that many users aren’t familiar with is the desktop version of Google Lens that’s fully integrated into Google Chrome. Follow along to learn how you can use Google Lens on Chrome desktop to search for any image on the web.
Expand Expanding CloseSamsung slashes repair prices for the Galaxy Z Fold 4 and Galaxy Z Flip 4 by over $200
Samsung’s foldable phones are not cheap, and getting them fixed was often one of the biggest headaches. Now, Samsung has slashed the repair costs for the Galaxy Z Fold 4 and Flip 4 dramatically.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Wallet hints at support for showing your ID at TSA airport checkpoints
Google Wallet has only been on the scene for about a month, but Google is already working toward some of its next big features. This week, behind-the-scenes developments hint at support for showing your ID at TSA checkpoints using Google Wallet.
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OxygenOS 12 Open Beta 2 now available for OnePlus 7/7T series
OxygenOS 12 Open Beta 2 based upon Android 12 is now available for some of 2019’s best devices in the form of the OnePlus 7 and 7T series.
Expand Expanding ClosePixel’s At a Glance brings back ‘Commute’ traffic info and travel time
Google might be bringing back an old At a Glance capability on Pixel phones that shows “Commute” times.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Search improving Featured Snippet callouts with MUM and consensus
Google today announced a series of updates on improving information quality and literacy in Search, starting with Featured Snippet callouts.
Expand Expanding CloseTrade in your old Android phone for easy cash with Decluttr [10% bonus]
Want to trade in your old phone or watch toward the hot new devices from Samsung’s Galaxy Unpacked event? Decluttr, 9to5Google’s official trade-in partner, is here to make the trade-in process as easy as possible. And just in time for the new Galaxy devices, you can use code [9TO5GOOGLE] to get an additional 10% value from your device.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Images on the web now uses Google Lens
After being integrated across Android and the Chrome browser, Google Lens is now the main visual search experience on the desktop Google Images website.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle rolling out new Pixel Buds Pro firmware update 2.14
Last week, the day one update for the Pixel Buds Pro became widely available and Google today is rolling out new firmware release 2.14.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle running Pixel wallpaper contest with free Pixel 6 as prize
In a slight departure for the Pixel’s social media presence, Google is running a wallpaper contest where the winner gets a free Pixel 6.
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Android app deals of the day: Dariusburst, LASERBREAK, Cultist Simulator, more
It is now time for all of today’s best Android app deals including sci-fi shooters, RPGs, puzzlers, and more. Just be sure to also check out today’s offers on Samsung’s all-new Galaxy Z Fold 4/Flip 4 foldables while you’re at it. Our app collection is headlined by titles like LASERBREAK, Cultist Simulator, THE LAST REMNANT Remastered, Dariusburst -SP-, Rayforce, and more. Head below for a complete look at all of today’s best Android app deals.
Expand Expanding CloseStadia 4.26 preps ‘Claim all’ for Pro games, new languages, more
The latest update to Google Stadia’s Android app, version 4.26, is rolling out now and includes work on a “Claim all” button for Stadia Pro members and new languages for the app.
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Urbanista brings a new solar-powered contender to the world of wireless earbuds
I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again – the wireless earbud market is oversaturated with the same products in different shells. That makes what Urbanista is doing quite intriguing and refreshing. The company has unveiled a new pair of wireless solar-powered earbuds called the Urbanista Phoenix, which converts solar energy into listening time.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Meet live sharing brings shared YouTube watching, Spotify listening, and games
As we spotted earlier this month, Google Meet is adding a “live sharing” feature that “allows all meeting participants to interact with the content that’s being shared,” including YouTube, Spotify, and a handful of games.
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Deals: Galaxy Z Fold/Flip 4 $450 off pre-orders, Nest Wifi $103, OnePlus Buds Pro $110, more
All of today’s best deals are now headlined by pre-order discounts going live on Samsung’s all-new Galaxy Z Fold 4/Flip 4 foldables. That’s alongside Google’s single node Nest Wifi system at $103 and OnePlus Buds Pro for $110. Hit the jump for all that and more in the latest 9to5Toys Lunch Break.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Fiber focusing on five new states over the coming years
In a blog post titled “What’s next for Google Fiber” today, the division’s CEO Dinni Jain laid out what states the ISP will be growing in over the coming years.
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