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Fuchsia version 16 rolling out to Nest Hub devices, here’s what’s new
Google has begun rolling out version 16 of its Fuchsia operating system to Nest Hub devices, bringing improvements to Bluetooth, Matter, and Thread.
Expand Expanding CloseSources: Pixel Watch 3 will have 45mm size, Pixel Buds Pro 2 also coming
Back in January, we shared that Google is working on two sizes for its next Wear OS device. 9to5Google can now report that a 45mm Pixel Watch 3 is coming, while new Pixel Buds Pro 2 are also in development.
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Android game and app deals: LIMBO, Castles of Mad King Ludwig, Angelo and Deemon, more
Your Friday afternoon edition of the best Android game and app deals courtesy of Google Play are now waiting below. The apps sit alongside deals on Pixel 7 Pro, Samsung’s latest Galaxy Chromebook 2, and Google’s official Pixel 8 and 8 Pro silicone cases. As for the apps, today’s collection features titles like LIMBO, Castles of Mad King Ludwig, Angelo and Deemon, Chloe Puzzle Game Pro, Devils & Demons, and more. Head below for a complete look at today’s Android game and app deals.
Read MoreGoogle app gives its Search and Lens shortcuts a fresh new look [Gallery]
The Google app on Android is starting to roll out a new design for context-aware buttons that extends out of the search bar.
Expand Expanding CloseYet another Chromecast with Google TV has appeared
According to a recent Google Home app update, another new Chromecast with Google TV device appears to be in the works.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Drive speeding up video playback, improving mobile search
Google Drive is rolling out a pair of updates, including improved video playback and more search filters on mobile.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Pixel 7 Pro drops to $528 (Save $371), Anker Android accessories, more
Who needs Google’s latest when you can save $371 on the Pixel 7 Pro. Today’s spring saves are dropping the previous-generation handset to $528 to go alongside some Android accessories from Anker and Razer. Hit the jump for all that and more in the latest 9to5Toys Lunch Break.
Expand Expanding CloseLenovo’s next tablet release looks to be a powerful E-Reader
The demand for tablets with paper-like displays is growing, and one of Lenovo’s upcoming tablets looks to fall right into the category while bringing better specs than the average E-Reader.
Expand Expanding CloseReport: Meta rejected Android XR partnership, but Google remains open
Google is open to an Android XR partnership with Meta that would see the existing headset maker get access to more apps, but that offer was rejected.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Store UK discounts Pixel 8 and 8 Pro by 15% in Spring sale
Google is offering a sizeable 15% discount the Pixel 8 and 8 Pro as part of Spring sales on the UK storefront.
Expand Expanding CloseYouTube Music ‘Create a radio’ gets new shortcut, adds podcast sorting
YouTube Music introduced “Create a radio” last year and is now giving it a more permanent home.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Messages RCS is not working on rooted, custom ROM Android phones
In recent weeks, Android users with rooted or bootloader unlocked phones have found that RCS in Google Messages does not work.
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Google Pixel now makes up 3% of phones shipped in North America
Google’s Pixel series has been slowly growing over the past few years, with 2023 being its best year to date with 10 million devices sold. According to more new data, Google Pixel made up around 3% of smartphones sold in North America during the last few months of 2023.
Expand Expanding ClosePhotomath is officially Google’s latest app on the Play Store
In May of 2022, Google announced that it was acquiring a math solver app called Photomath. The deal closed last year after regulatory review, but Google only just brought the application under its Play Store publisher account today.
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Android game and app deals: MEGA MAN X, Ace Attorney Trilogy, Super Onion Boy 2, more
This afternoon’s Android game and app deals are ready and waiting down below. Alongside the Google Play offers today, we are also tracking deals on Samsung’s latest Galaxy Chromebook 2 at a new all-time low , this deal on Google Pixel 8 at $540, and Google’s official Pixel 8 and 8 Pro silicone cases. And now over to the apps, highlights include titles like MEGA MAN X, Ace Attorney Trilogy, Super Onion Boy 2, Maglev Metro, Galaxy Trader, some freebie icon packs, and more. Head below for a complete look at all of today’s Android game and app deals.
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YouTube seems to be expanding picture-in-picture to more free users
Picture-in-picture support is super handy for keeping a video in view while you’re getting stuff done on your phone or tablet but, on YouTube, it requires a Premium subscription for some users. Lately, though, YouTube seems to have been expanding picture-in-picture support to more free users.
Expand Expanding CloseSamsung ‘working to’ support Galaxy Ring on all Android phones, but not iPhone
While showing off the Galaxy Ring earlier this week, Samsung confirmed some details about the upcoming health tracker, including what devices it will support, battery sizes, and more.
Expand Expanding CloseChrome search updated with more images, on-device suggestions
Google Chrome is rolling out a handful of updates to search suggestions, including more images, wider availability, and “People also search for.”
Expand Expanding CloseLeap Day offers Google Pixel 8 all-time low at $540, official cases $26, Chromebooks, more
Leap Day is offering a last chance to save on the Google Pixel 8 at $540 – it’s best price yet. We’re also fittingly tracking deals on official Pixel 8 cases at $26, to go alongside a deep discount on Samsung’s latest Galaxy Chromebook 2 at $299. Hit the jump for all that and more in the latest 9to5Toys Lunch Break.
Expand Expanding CloseQualcomm confirms Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 coming in October
MWC has produced a lot of buzz for the upcoming year’s worth of announcements from various companies. One such prospect is Qualcomm’s upcoming Snapdragon 8 Gen 4, the company confirmed would be coming in October.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Cloud and Stack Overflow partner on Gemini for developers
Google Cloud and Stack Overflow announced a strategic partnership today that boosts the utility of Gemini for developers.
Expand Expanding CloseSamsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 will be thicker for bigger battery, new renders reveal [Gallery]
After the Galaxy Z Fold 6 leaked yesterday, more renders are now showing off the Galaxy Z Flip 6 which looks the same, but with a thicker form factor.
Expand Expanding CloseSamsung reportedly planning ‘early July’ event for Galaxy Z Fold 6, Ring, more
Following the Galaxy Ring’s first appearance this week and news about the Galaxy Z Fold 6, a new report claims that Samsung will yet again be moving up its launch this year, with Unpacked set for “early July.”
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Messages rolling out new contact Details page [U]
As we previously spotted, Google Messages is beginning to roll out a new in-app contacts page with a touch of Material You.
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