9to5Google

Switching from one platform to another is never easy, but in some cases, it can be harder than it needs to be. But, in response to the EU’s DMA, Apple has confirmed it is working on a “user-friendly” way to transfer data from an iPhone to an Android device.

All of today’s best deals include OnePlus Open starting from $1,300 to go alongside Jabra Elite 4 earbuds at $80 – complete with ANC and Google Fast Pair. There’s also a rare chance to save on the Sonos Era 300 smart speaker at $359. Hit the jump for all that and more in the latest 9to5Toys Lunch Break.

GeForce Now will start offering day passes that grant you access to the service’s gaming tiers for 24 hours at a much lower price than paying month to month.

Microsoft this week announced, unexpectedly, that Windows 11 would drop its Subsystem for Android that allowed the OS to run Android apps. Now, we’re getting some insight as to why the decision was made.

Fingerprint sensors are a mainstay of modern Android phones and, for most people, something we interact with on a daily basis. That’s why the fingerprint sensor on Google Pixel phones is so controversial, but what do you think about it?

LineageOS is a great way to keep an older device running on newer versions of Android, but the project can only support builds for so long. This week, LineageOS 18.1 builds based on Android 11 are being sunset, but for good reason.

After dropping the bottom bar and swapping out Nearby Share, Files by Google is adding a document scanner shortcut that looks and works exactly like the one available in Google Drive.

Google Podcasts is shutting down on April 2, meaning your entire library of podcasts could be lost unless you export them elsewhere. This article will take you through doing that directly to YouTube Music and other apps you may want to use.

Google is working to upgrade Watch Unlock to use ultra-wideband (UWB) connectivity, potentially hinting at Pixel Watch 3 functionality.

Samsung’s Galaxy Watch 6 is getting an update in some regions that revamps how users show data from their smartwatch up on their TV, functionality that’s supposed to be coming to Fitbit eventually.

As part of complying with the European Union’s Digital Markets Act (DMA), Google Play is getting an opt-in “external offers” program for Android apps and games across phones, tablets, Wear OS, ChromeOS, and Android TV.

The first chance to save on the new OnePlus Watch 2 is headlining all of today’s best deals. The new wearable just released last month and is now down to $250. It comes joined by Razer’s Kishi V2 Pro USB-C Gamepad Grip for Android smartphones at $97, as well as the even more affordable Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 Pro at just $200. Hit the jump for all that and more in the latest 9to5Toys Lunch Break.

Google’s Pixel lineup has been picking up speed globally, but one of the most intense jumps in popularity comes from Japan. In 2023, Google saw a massive spike in year-over-year growth at over five times 2022’s value.

Google is launching “a more precise way for you to tune Gemini’s responses” on the web app. 

Google TV started rolling out its new homescreen late last month and, despite the fact it might take a while to reach everyone, Chromecast with Google TV is getting the update now.

In a significant expansion, Google One now includes Fitbit Premium and Nest Aware, which we previously reported. This is starting in the UK.

The Galaxy Buds 2 Pro have been updated with some of the features we’ve been anticipating, including Auto Switch to move between devices easily and what looks like Auracast capabilities Samsung promised last month.

According to a new report out of Korea, Google Tensor G4 will be adopting a newer packaging method from Samsung which may improve power efficiency and heat management.

To celebrate the Oscars 2024, Google TV is surfacing over 30 free ad-supported movies that have previously been nominated for the prestigious industry award.

Some Google Pixel owners are having issues with Gboard either being a tiny window or the proper size but with a very small font.