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Google confirms Pixel 8a is coming with Android’s new battery stats
In addressing a Pixel feature that’s disappeared, Google has confirmed that the Pixel 8a is on its way.
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Google Maps on Android Auto gives drive time a subtly bolder redesign
Android Auto is getting a tweak for Google Maps that shows the estimated drive time in the same bolder style as other platforms.
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Report: Bad Wi-Fi plagues a Google AI office
In 2022, Google opened its Bay View campus in Mountain View, California after nearly five years of construction. The Google office, which houses employees working on AI, has a striking tent-like design and bad Wi-Fi.
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OnePlus Open now getting Android 14 in the US
Android 14 first launched a few months ago at this point, but it’s just now finally making its way to the OnePlus Open in the United States.
Expand Expanding CloseWill Google One ever include YouTube Premium?
The service people most want from Google One is YouTube Premium. That is the holy grail for a Google subscription and calls for it will only increase now that Nest Aware and Fitbit Premium are coming — starting in the UK — at no extra cost.
Expand Expanding ClosePixelated 001: Hi, hey, hello
Welcome to the first episode of Pixelated, a podcast by 9to5Google — yes, that is a reference. We talk about our Pixel Watch 3 and Pixel Buds Pro 2 scoop, the March 2024 Feature Drop, and Google One.
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Android game and app deals: Majesty Fantasy Kingdom, Tempest, Tiny Bang Story, more
Your Friday afternoon collection of the best Android game and app deals courtesy of Google Play are now ready to go. Be sure to check out this Charging Speaker Dock for Google Pixel Tablet at $78 as well as iOttie’s Easy One Touch 5 Android car mount and this offer on Pixel 7 Pro, but for now it’s all about the apps. Highlights include titles like Majesty: The Fantasy Kingdom, Tempest, The Tiny Bang Story, Doom & Destiny games, Plancon: Space Conflict, and more. Head below for a complete look at today’s best Android game and app deals.
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Exclusive: Peloton preps graphic adventure games for Tread and Bike [Gallery]
Following the success of Lanebreak, Peloton is preparing to launch a few more games for its Tread and Bike devices and these are unlike anything you could imagine for exercise equipment.
Read MoreGoogle Pixel 8 Pro long-term review: Improved in almost every area [Video]
It’s hard to believe it was almost half a year since Google officially unveiled the Pixel 8 and 8 Pro. With tons of hype and expectation, just how has the Google Pixel 8 Pro fared? Here’s the full report.
Expand Expanding CloseThreads for Android now supports Ultra HDR images and 10-bit HDR video on Pixel
Threads for Android now supports Ultra HDR image and 10-bit HDR video uploads and viewing of this content on selected Google Pixel hardware.
Expand Expanding ClosePixel 7 Pro drops to $513 (Save $386), Samsung Galaxy A25 at $265, more
Today’s best deals make Google Pixel 7 Pro more affordable than ever. Who needs Google’s latest when the previous-generation handset is down to $513. It comes joined by the first discount on Samsung’s new Galaxy A25 smartphone at $265, as well as a chance to score an extra Charging Speaker Dock for your Pixel Tablet at $78. Hit the jump for all that and more in the latest 9to5Toys Lunch Break.
Expand Expanding CloseSamsung is boosting Galaxy S24 Ultra trade-ins again, up to $1,000 off
The Galaxy S24 Ultra isn’t even three months old, and Samsung is already offering up boosted trade-in bonuses again. Until Sunday, March 10, users can get up to $1,000 for a traded-in device on top of a $100 Samsung credit if you plan on going through a carrier.
Expand Expanding CloseSamsung Galaxy Tab S6 Lite (2024) leaks with the same hardware, new Exynos chip
Ahead of its alleged late-March debut, the 2024 edition of the Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Lite has leaked, and it appears to only be swapping out its chipset.
Expand Expanding CloseReview: The OnePlus Watch 2 is great because it’s actually a smartwatch
The first OnePlus Watch was one of the worst products in the brand’s history, but with a revamped vision, clever tricks, and Wear OS at its core, the OnePlus Watch 2 is drastically improved. It’s still not perfect, but its redeeming qualities make up for its deficiencies.
Expand Expanding CloseMotorola Edge 50 Pro leaks with a unique waved fabric-looking design
Ahead of its likely debut in the next couple of months, the Motorola Edge 50 Pro has surfaced in leaked images which show off multiple colors including a super unique fabric-looking finish.
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Apple will let EU users set Google Maps as the default navigation app on iPhone
Setting default apps is commonplace on Android, but over on iOS, Apple has historically made this difficult. Over time, users have been given the ability to set default browser apps and make other tweaks, but starting next year, Apple will apparently allow iPhone users to set their default navigation app as something other than Apple Maps, like Google Maps.
Expand Expanding CloseAndroid, Google Maps getting more accurate device orientation
Besides using Live View and your camera for VPS, Google has a new device orientation solution for Android map developers with the Fused Orientation Provider (FOP) API in Play services.
Expand Expanding CloseHere’s everything new in Android 14 QPR3 Beta 2 [Gallery]
Google’s next preview of Android 14 QPR3 is available today, and we are diving into Beta 2 to find what new features have been introduced.
However, do not install by sideloading.
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Android game and app deals: Murders on Budapest, SpongeBob, Rotaeno, and more
Thursday afternoon collection of the best Google Play Android game and app deals are now ready and waiting down below. We also have deals on OnePlus Open and the just-released OnePlus Watch 2 as well as Samsung’s new Galaxy A25 smartphones, but for now we are focused on the apps. Highlights include titles like Murders on Budapest, SpongeBob SquarePants, Rotaeno, 7Days, Underworld Office, and more. Hit the jump for a complete look at today’s best Android game and app deals.
Read MoreAndroid 14 QPR3 Beta 2 sideload is bricking Pixel phones
There appears to be issues with sideloading Android 14 QPR3 Beta 2 today. Following the release, three Pixel devices we tried installing the release on are stuck at the Google logo.
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With QPR2 now stable (and Android 15 DP1 underway), Google is continuing the next quarterly update cycle with Android 14 QPR3 Beta 2.
Expand Expanding ClosePixel 8 not getting Gemini Nano due to ‘hardware limitations’
During The Android Show today, Google shared more about Gemini Nano, including how it won’t be coming to the Pixel 8.
Expand Expanding CloseNew Pixel Superfan wallpapers celebrate Mint Pixel 8 launch [Gallery]
Google has released some overdue “Exclusive Pixel Superfans wallpapers” to celebrate the recent launch of the Mint Google Pixel 8 and 8 Pro.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Phone app starts showing WhatsApp calls, new video call shortcut for some
The Google Phone app appears to be testing out support for showing calls from WhatsApp, as well as making it easier to start a video call with someone.
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