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Google Nest Black Friday

Deals: Google Nest Mini hits $30, refreshed Galaxy Tab S6 $250, Wyze Cam Pan $40, more

All of today’s best deals are now headlined by the Google Nest Mini at $30 and a collection of other Nest smart home gear. That’s alongside Samsung’s just-refreshed Galaxy Tab S6 at $250 and a chance to score the popular Wyze Cam Pan v2 for $40. Hit the jump for all that and more in the latest 9to5Toys Lunch Break.

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Google starts ‘Get The Message’ campaign to pressure Apple into RCS on the iPhone

Google Apple RCS campaign

For the past year, Google has been increasingly calling out Apple for not adopting RCS (Rich Communication Services) on the iPhone. Meant to replace SMS/MMS, it has a number of technical advancements that would improve the messaging experience between Android and iOS users. Google is now launching a “Get The Message” pressure campaign in hopes that Apple will change its mind on RCS.

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Comment: Chromebooks need better Google app integration, and one-click Calendar is a start

Chromebook

There was a little bit of truth when people – especially in the early days of mobile – said that the iPhone was the best place to use Google apps. That’s definitely not the case today on Android phones, but I think a part of that argument rings true when comparing Google web services running on Chrome for Mac/Windows versus ChromeOS. Fortunately, that’s starting to change on Chromebooks as seen with one-click Google Calendar integration.

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Report: Google TV adding Nest Audio support soon, Fitbit/Wear OS and smart home integration later

Chromecast Google TV

Google TV has been on the market for almost two years at this point but has seen only a few major features added in that time. Now, just days after we reported on free live TV channels coming to Google TV, a new report reveals Google’s plans to bring Nest Audio support and integration with Fitbit and Wear OS to the platform.

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Android app deals of the day: Game of Life, Chronos Principle, Incognito Browser Pro, more

Monday’s best Android app deals are now up for the taking. Alongside today’s Google Play discounts, we are also tracking notable offers on Samsung’s just-refreshed Galaxy Tab S6 as well as TCL’s mid-range 20 Pro 5G smartphone,  but for now we are focusing on the software. Highlights include Game of Life titles, The Chronos Principle, Baldur’s Gate, Galaxy Trader, Incognito Browser Pro, and more. Head below for a complete look at today’s best Android app deals. 

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Oppo OnePlus Germany

Oppo and OnePlus have halted sales in Germany

Oppo – an OEM that has a far-reaching consumer base – has officially withdrawn from selling devices in Germany. To follow, OnePlus has done the exact same thing, pulling all sales from its Germany website. While those who own OnePlus and Oppo-branded phones in the region will still see support, new customers will have to look elsewhere for the foreseeable future.

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