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Latest Galaxy Watch 5 leak details up to 80 hours of battery life, same Exynos W920 chip
We’ve heard quite a bit about the Galaxy Watch 5 series to date, including that there’s a “Pro” model coming with a bigger battery and design. Now, we’re getting a bunch of Galaxy Watch 5 specs that all but confirm the huge battery in the Galaxy Watch 5 Pro.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Search results now better emphasize words you put in quotes
In a new update to the Google Search results page, the search engine is now consistently making it clear exactly how words you put in quotes appear on the page.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Play Store brings back version numbers in Android app listings [U]
In response to user criticism, Google Play is bringing back the list of app permissions, but another curious Store change sees version numbers removed from the App info section.
Expand Expanding Close5 reasons the Pixel 6a could be your perfect smartphone [Video]
The Pixel 6a is a smartphone equivalent of Diet Coke in that it has much of the same taste but with some of the sweet elements removed to help ensure it reaches the right price.
Expand Expanding CloseDeals: Pixel 6a sees first cash discount to $399, OnePlus 10 Pro $100 off, more
All of today’s best deals are now headlined by the first cash discount on Google Pixel 6a for $399 to go alongside OnePlus 10 Pro at $100 off. Then go check out the price cut on the official Samsung 15W Wireless Charger Duo. Hit the jump for all that and more in the latest 9to5Toys Lunch Break.
Expand Expanding CloseNest Aware’s smart sound detection: How it works and why you might want to try it
Security doesn’t always have to come in the form of cameras and door sensors. In fact, your Nest Hub or speakers can play a big role in keeping you safe with Nest Aware’s smart sound detection benefit. Here’s how it works and why you may want to invest in it.
Expand Expanding CloseRumor has it a future Google Pixel smartphone could be made from ceramic
Google’s Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro represented the company’s focus on the premium smartphone space, and it seems that legacy is going to just keep building up. We already know what the Pixel 7 will look like, but according to one reputable source, Google is working on a Pixel phone made from a ceramic material.
Expand Expanding CloseYou 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.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Home Essentials: Renter-friendly SwitchBot Lock and Keypad Touch make smart security easy
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.
Expand Expanding CloseChromecast with Google TV could get an update in August
According to a support page, Google seems to be planning another update for its Chromecast with Google TV dongle to arrive sometime in August.
Expand Expanding CloseYou 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.
Expand Expanding CloseAndroid 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.
Expand Expanding CloseMicrosoft 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.
Expand Expanding CloseDeals: Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 256GB $850, Motorola Edge+ $500 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.
Expand Expanding CloseOnePlus 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.
Expand Expanding CloseOnePlus 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.
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