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You can get three free months of Stadia Pro if you have a newer LG Smart TV
A new offer from LG will get you a free three-month subscription to Stadia Pro, for new and existing customers alike.
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There are tons of smart locks on the market right now, but none seem to cater to apartment-dwellers or those who don’t want to rip out their existing deadbolt just to add a smart lock to their smart home. SwitchBot is one of the few companies that fill both these needs with the SwithBot Lock and Keypad Touch.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Store in NYC has removed its Stadia experience room, demo still available [U]
Google’s first retail store opened up in New York City last year with in-person purchases, repairs, advice, and product demos. The Google Store also had a Stadia room, but that has been removed from the Chelsea location.
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According to a support page, Google seems to be planning another update for its Chromecast with Google TV dongle to arrive sometime in August.
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You can now customize Material You colors on Android 12 for free as Repainter app adds trial
Android 12 brought with it the arrival of Material You, a one-step switch to theme your entire phone, from accents to apps, all based on your wallpaper. Creating custom looks for Material You colors, though, requires some assistance, and you can now do it for free with Repainter.
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Android app deals of the day: METAL SLUG 5, KING OF THE MONSTERS, and more
Your Wednesday afternoon lineup of discounted Android apps has now been organized below. Joining today’s deals on Samsung’s folding Galaxy Z Flip 3 and the Motorola Edge+ smartphone, we have some solid offers on classic NEOGEO games, RPGs, and more. Specifically speaking, you’ll find titles like METAL SLUG 5, KING OF THE MONSTERS, BIG TOURNAMENT GOLF, and Stone Of Souls HD, among others. Hit the jump for a complete look at today’s best Android app deals.
Expand Expanding CloseTurn on Google Wallet’s ‘Personalization’ setting for proactive suggestions
With Google Wallet, the company wants to replace the physical one in your pocket. One way it’s doing that is by highlighting how passes stored in Wallet can more proactively integrate with other Google apps in the future, but first you need to manually enable a Personalization setting.
Expand Expanding CloseOnePlus hopes to bring back the Alert Slider in future smartphones
At this point, you might have heard the news. The OnePlus 10T doesn’t have an Alert Slider, the unique feature that OnePlus has had on virtually all of its high-end phones over the past several years. While it’s gone on this device, OnePlus claims it isn’t done with the feature just yet.
Expand Expanding CloseOnePlus will bring Android 13 to these smartphones
Android 13 is likely debuting on Google Pixel phones in September, and this week OnePlus is detailing what the update has in store. Alongside that, OnePlus has confirmed Android 13 updates for over a dozen devices.
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Microsoft releases Outlook Lite for Android, a faster iteration of the classic email app
Among the top email apps used, Microsoft Outlook is a pretty big player. To help make the experience a little bit easier for anyone with any device to use the emailing service, Microsoft is releasing Outlook Lite, a stripped-down version of the app that runs on just about any Android phone, especially lower-powered devices.
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Deals: Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3Â 256GB $850, Motorola Edge+ $500Â off, more
All of today’s best mid-week deals are now headlined by $200 off the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3. That’s alongside a $500 price cut on the just-released Motorola Edge+ smartphone and a chance to beat the summer heat with Google’s discounted Nest Thermostat at $92. Hit the jump for all that and more in the latest 9to5Toys Lunch Break.
Expand Expanding CloseOnePlus reveals Oxygen OS 13, now with even more ColorOS
Android 13 is right around the corner for Pixel phones, and today OnePlus is unveiling its side of the equation with the “aquamorphic” Oxygen OS 13.
Expand Expanding CloseOnePlus 10T vs. OnePlus 10 Pro: A big gulf in class [Video]
After skipping the T-series last year, the OnePlus 10T is here, and while it offers some upgrades over the OnePlus 10 Pro, you might be wondering what is different. Here’s everything you need to know.
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OnePlus 10T will be available for purchase in the US during these brief ‘early access’ sales
The OnePlus 10T is coming to North America, but it’s going to be over a month before the device actually goes on sale to the general public. In the meantime, the OnePlus 10T will be available for purchase in the US during a handful of “early access” sales. Here are the dates you need to know.
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OnePlus 10 Pro gets a permanent price cut to $799 in the US
The OnePlus 10 Pro launched in the US at a cost of $899, putting it up against the big brands in Samsung and Apple. Now, several months later, the OnePlus 10 Pro is getting a permanent price cut down to $799.
Expand Expanding CloseHands-on: The OnePlus 10T is a Pixel 6 where performance matters over everything else
The OnePlus 10T just went official as the brand’s fastest charging smartphone to date. We’ve had a few days to play around with the OnePlus 10T – here’s what we’ve thought so far.
Expand Expanding CloseOnePlus 10T goes official w/ Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1, 125W charging in US, $649 price
The OnePlus 10T has now officially launched globally with the mid-cycle refresh coming with some notable hardware changes and even a few upgrades.
Expand Expanding CloseAmazon Luna lands a spot in Gaming Hub on Samsung smart TVs
Samsung has been partnering with the biggest players in cloud-based gaming, adding support for game streaming in the new Samsung Gaming Hub. Joining that list today is Amazon Luna, one of the newest game streaming services on the block to join Samsung’s Gaming Hub.
Expand Expanding CloseFitbit Sense 2 and Versa 4 leak in official-looking renders, Inspire 3 with color screen [Gallery]
We’ve reported on multiple occasions regarding Fitbit’s upcoming lineup of smartwatches and fitness trackers, and now we’re getting our best look yet at the Fitbit Sense 2, Versa 4, and Inspire 3.
Expand Expanding CloseYou can try out Pixel Buds Pro before buying them at the Google Store in NYC
Audio products are incredibly personal, meaning it’s often great to have the chance to try out a product before actually buying it. With Google’s Pixel Buds Pro, you can do exactly that if you’re in the NYC area.
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Discord users complain about new Android update built using cross-platform framework
Yesterday, Discord for Android officially launched a “major overhaul” that leverages a cross-platform framework to make development easier and more in line with the iOS app, but the update is resulting in a number of complaints.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Assistant’s IFTTT integration is changing and requires setting up again
For quite some time now, Assistant has supported IFTTT, but Google is now warning people about “upcoming changes” to the third-party integration. Some functionality is being removed and all users need to set up IFTTT again.
Expand Expanding CloseGboard themes now tint the navigation bar on more Android devices
Google’s most recent design changes to Gboard introduced various Material You flourishes. A small update recently tweaked Gboard themes so they now extend to the navigation bar on more Android phones.
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Gmail’s new Material You redesign: How to revert to the original view
Last week, Gmail’s web version started rolling out a brand-new Material You redesign that takes a lot of cues from Android 12 as we know it. Depending on your theme, Gmail will take on a unique look in your browser. But what if you’re not in love with the new look? That’s no problem; there’s an easy way to revert back to the original view in Gmail.
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