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Ubisoft’s Skull and Bones directly supports the Google Stadia Controller
While Google Stadia may have shut down, its memory lives on through the official controller and the platform’s avid community. Ubisoft has even seen fit to visually support the Google Stadia Controller in its hotly anticipated high-seas adventure Skull and Bones.
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Android game and app deals: Dr. Seuss books, Cyberlords Arcology, Star Traders, more
This afternoon’s collection of the best Android game and app deals is waiting for you down below. Alongside our Google Play offers, we are also tracking deals on this 14-inch HP Chromebook as well as Samsung’s 44mm Galaxy Watch 6 and the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra. As for the apps, highlights include a host of Dr. Seuss book apps, Age of Pirates RPG, Star Traders RPG, Templar Battleforce RPG, Cyberlords – Arcology, and more. Head below for a complete look at all today’s best Android game and app deals.
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ZTE’s Libero Flip is a super-affordable foldable flip phone for Japan
Foldables have a reputation of being super expensive, but that’s slowly changing. Now, in Japan, ZTE is selling the “Libero Flip” as a super-affordable foldable flip phone that costs just over $400.
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Why did Google tease a minor redesign of its sign-in page for so long?
Over the past couple of weeks Google has been teasing “a new look” for its sign-in page but, after finally revealing it, many have been underwhelmed. It leads to the question – why did Google so prominently announce this change?
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle working on new ‘content-forward’ ways to surface more Reddit
Google today announced an “expanded partnership” with Reddit that sees it get access to the forum website’s data for training and other product uses.
Expand Expanding CloseSamsung is bringing these Galaxy AI features to older devices
It was known early on that Samsung would not limit some of its most anticipated AI features to the Galaxy S24 series. The One UI 6.1 update with all of its AI features is officially coming to a batch of devices outside of the latest releases, and it’ll bring these cool features.
Expand Expanding CloseYouTube Music website might add offline downloads
YouTube Music doesn’t have a native desktop client with Google instead relying on a Progressive Web App (PWA). The YouTube Music website might soon add support for offline downloads.
Expand Expanding CloseXiaomi 14 Ultra launches in China with 1-inch camera sensor and 5,300 mAh battery
The Xiaomi 14 Ultra is set to hit the global stage in just a few days but, ahead of that launch, the company has fully revealed the device in China so we can get an early look at what it will offer.
Expand Expanding CloseChrome 122 rolling out ‘Help me write’ in any text field
Last month, Google Chrome started rolling out a generative AI-powered Tab Organizer and theme maker. Chrome 122 is now letting users opt-in to “Help me write.”
Expand Expanding CloseGPay app and P2P payments will stop working in the US this June
When Google Wallet launched in 2022, Google kept the “GPay” app around in a handful of countries. The company announced today that the old Google Pay app is soon going away in the US.
Expand Expanding CloseSamsung Galaxy S23 Ultra from $880, Nest x Yale smart lock $229, more
You can now save $320 or more on Samsung’s Galaxy S23 Ultra when you take the Best Buy refurbished route. Deals start from $880 and come joined by the Nest x Yale Smart Lock at $229, and Samsung’s 44mm Galaxy Watch 6 at $258. Hit the jump for all that and more in the latest 9to5Toys Lunch Break.
Expand Expanding CloseAndroidify strikes back: Google now lets you create a custom Android ‘Bot’
Last year, Google introduced an updated 3D robot mascot for Android and you can now “Create your own Android Bot” with a new tool that harkens back to the old days of Androidify.
Expand Expanding CloseSamsung Galaxy Book 4 launches in US and globally February 26, pre-orders open
The Galaxy Book 4 series is the latest PC offering from Samsung, and it’s available for pre-order in select regions. It sports Intel’s newest AI-driven processor and combines it with a build that Galaxy users will likely love.
Expand Expanding CloseNothing Phone (2a) shows up in official-looking renders [Gallery]
The Nothing Phone (2a) is set to debut next month officially, but on the company’s own forums, a collection of official-looking renders have appeared to show off what seems to be the final design.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle temporarily disables AI image generation of people in Gemini
Amid backlash, Google has announced that Gemini will temporarily disable image generation of people while tweaks are made to the AI.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle reportedly shipped a ‘milestone’ of 10 million Pixel phones in 2023
According to Nikkei Asia, Google in 2023 shipped “around 10 million” Pixel phones and plans to repeat that “milestone” this year.
Expand Expanding CloseGboard rolling out ‘Scan Text’ OCR tool on Android
Gboard for Android is beginning to roll out a rather nifty “Scan Text” optical character recognition (OCR) tool.
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Circle to Search is coming to 2023 Galaxy devices – what about older Pixels?
Google launched Circle to Search earlier this year on the Pixel 8 series and Galaxy S24 series, but we haven’t heard much about it coming to other devices. Now, though, Samsung has confirmed that Circle to Search is coming to 2023 Galaxy smartphones next month.
Expand Expanding CloseSamsung launches One UI 6.1 with AI for these Galaxy devices, rolling out in March
Samsung’s next big Android update, One UI 6.1, debuted on the Galaxy S24 series last month, but is getting ready to make its way to more Galaxy devices. Here’s what you need to know.
Expand Expanding CloseAndroid prepares to only support Seamless Updates, but Samsung could still avoid it
Android introduced support for Seamless Updates quite a long time ago at this point and, while it’s seen adoption from most, Samsung stubbornly refuses to move its devices to the A/B system. Android is now moving towards a future where A/B Seamless Updates are the only supported update mechanism, but that may not be enough to stop Samsung.
Expand Expanding ClosePixel Fold 2 renders reveal bigger displays, inner bezels, ultra-thin design [Gallery]
Google’s Pixel Fold 2 has already leaked, but now we’re getting our best look yet through CAD-based renders that show off the wild camera bump, reveal the bigger size, and also show the inner display bezels.
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Android game and app deals: Peace Death! 1 and 2, DRAW CHILLY, Sigma Theory, more
This afternoon’s collection of the best Android game and app deals courtesy of Google Play are now ready and waiting down below. Alongside Wednesday’s Android software discounts, we are also tracking a deal on the Nest x Yale smart lock as well as Samsung’s Galaxy Buds 2 Pro and these Google Pixel 7 offers. As for the apps, highlights include titles like Peace, Death! 1 and 2, DRAW CHILLY, Sigma Theory, Floating Multitasking, and more. Head below for a complete look at today’s best Android game and app deals.
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Amazon Freevee app reportedly shutting down in favor of ads on Prime Video
Amazon’s free, ad-supported video streaming app Freevee is reportedly shutting down amid the arrival of ads in Prime Video.
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Samsung’s new Galaxy Ring (and new foldables) may launch in July
After launching its new Galaxy S24 series earlier this year, Samsung unexpectedly teased its new “Galaxy Ring” wearable and, according to a new report, it may arrive in July.
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