Nothing is still a small smartphone and accessories brand in the bigger picture, but the company is seeing some big success in the mid-range market. Today, Nothing announced that its new CMF Phone (1), a $199 smartphone, sold over 100,000 units in just 3 hours.
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Following the Pixel Watch 3, the Pixel 9 series has now arrived at the FCC for regulatory approval.
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The Made by Google leaks continue today with somebody getting hands-on with the Pixel 9 and 9 Pro XL.
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Friday afternoon’s collection of the best Android game and app deals courtesy of Google Play is now ready to go for you down below. This afternoon we also spotted the first price drop on the new Wear OS Ticwatch Pro 5 Enduro on top of deals we are tracking on Kasa’s Google Assistant outdoor smart plug, Samsung’s fastest 128GB 200MB/s microSD card, the sweet new elago Galaxy Buds 3/Pro cases, and a new low on OnePlus’ 2024 12R smartphone. But for now it’s all about the apps, including titles like Down in Bermuda, Agent A, My Child Lebensborn, Doom & Destiny Advanced, and more. Hit the jump for a closer look.
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Samsung’s Galaxy Watch Ultra takes on a much more rugged and utilitarian look than its previous models, positioning as a sequel to a watch that came two generations before it. So who is the Galaxy Watch Ultra actually intended for?
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Alongside ongoing deals on Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Z Flip 6, Galaxy Watch 7/Ultra, and the Galaxy Buds 3 and Buds 3 Pro, we have a fresh batch of discounts today headlined by a new Amazon low on the OnePlus 12R. Both the entry-level model and the upgraded 16GB variant are now $100 off joining price drops on a series of new Galaxy Buds 3/Pro cases from $10, this TCL 85-inch Google Smart TV with a huge discount off the original price, and much more in today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break.
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While you could call this a knee-jerk reaction to recent product launch lineups, think about it briefly. Has Samsung lost some of its brand identity over the past few years?
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Last month, Google announced that ChromeOS would use “large portions of the Android stack” going forward. This is a long-term effort that will take “quite some time,” but one immediate change is Google ending development on Lacros, an experiment to update the Chrome browser independently of ChromeOS.
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As Samsung this week launched its somewhat disappointing latest foldable generation, Honor has now unveiled its Magic V3 flagship, the new thinnest foldable smartphone.
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Samsung once dominated the foldable market, but that’s quickly changed. With its latest Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Flip 6, Samsung doesn’t have high expectations for sales growth, and that might have something to do with who is actually buying these devices.
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During Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Flip 6 pre-order event, the company is boosting trade-in offers that can give users $300 back on almost any phone. Here’s how it works.
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It’s frankly silly how much Samsung took from the Apple Watch Ultra to make its latest wearable. However, it doesn’t end there. I’d also submit that the Galaxy Watch Ultra takes a few too many design cues from the Hermès H08.
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After rolling out direct notifications back in June, the Google Wallet app is adding its own Quick Settings Tile, which might finally bring the shortcut to Samsung devices.
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Samsung skipped over Bixby with its big Galaxy AI launch, but that’s soon to change, Samsung says.
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This afternoon’s collection of the best Android game and app deals is now ready to go down below the fold. Just be sure to stop by our feature piece on how to score the best best deal on Galaxy Buds 3 and Buds 3 Pro, these price drops on the official Google Pixel 8/Pro cases, the Motorola razr+ 2024 foldable pre-order offers from $810, and Nothing’s CMF Buds at just $30. All of the details you need on the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Z Flip 6 pre-order deals are right here, but for now it’s on to the apps including tiles like Through the Darkest of Times, 3D EARTH PRO, SpongeBob – The Cosmic Shake, Earthlings Beware!, and more. Head below for a complete look at all of today’s best Android game and app deals.
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One of the main concerns that cropped up prior to the Galaxy Ring launch was that Samsung may require users to subscribe in order to use the ring’s features. As it stands, Samsung does not plan on offering a subscription-locked set of features for the Galaxy Ring.
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As we approach the one-month mark for Made by Google 2024, the Pixel 9 series leaks continue, and today we have European pricing.
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Samsung has confirmed plans to launch the Galaxy Tab S10 series before the end of the year, as rumors swirl around the new tablets.
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Google Wallet is running a fun promotion to celebrate the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
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Samsung’s wearable landscape is about to expand with a new form factor: the Galaxy Ring, which is joining the ranks alongside the Galaxy Watch 7 and Watch Ultra. While both cater to health and wellness enthusiasts, they offer very distinct experiences. Let’s delve into the details to help you decide which one best fits your needs.
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A fresh batch of deals have arrived alongside ongoing discounts on Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Z Flip 6, Galaxy Watch 7/Ultra, and the Galaxy Buds 3 and Buds 3 Pro. Today we are tracking up to $190 off the new 2024 Motorola razr+ alongside the ultra-affordable Nothing CMF Buds with ANC and Google Fast Pair at just $30. The official Google Pixel 8/Pro cases are now starting at the lowest we have seen on Amazon this year, and you’ll find plenty more in today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break.
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Samsung’s latest Galaxy Watch releases have lost support for a useful charging feature, the ability to wirelessly charge your watch with your phone.
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Google today is “discontinuing Google Play Services updates for Android Lollipop devices.” Android 5.0 hit stable in November 2014, with Lollipop representing less than 1% of active devices.
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Most of the attention Samsung garnered yesterday focused on a new lineup of Galaxy Watches altogether. However, the company also used the opportunity to begin rolling out One UI 6 Watch beta 3 to the Watch 6 series.
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