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Xbox Cloud Gaming’s free Fortnite port has already been played by over 4 million players
Microsoft has done a great job at building out the cloud gaming aspect of Xbox Game Pass, but perhaps its biggest win yet has come from a partnership with Epic Games’ Fortnite, which has already seen over four million players.
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Spotify Car Thing is dead less than a year after its launch, and the fire sale has already begun
Spotify Car Thing launched to the public just a few months ago in February 2022, but now, it’s effectively dead as Spotify has announced it will end production on the device.
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In addition to location sharing notifications, Google Maps is getting more detailed cycling route information and nearly 100 aerial views of iconic landmarks.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Maps updates location sharing with arrival and departure notifications
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Google is rolling out a handful of new Maps features for the summer, but the highlight is a significant update to location sharing that lets you receive arrival and departure notifications.
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Back in June, YouTube Music rolled out a playlist and album view redesign to tablets, and the former is now starting to appear on Android phones.
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These days, we’re just floating in a sea of truly wireless earbuds that all sort of do the same thing for too much money. While Google has been working with truly wireless earbuds for years now, the first-party buds to come from the company haven’t always been heavy hitters. Now, Google is launching and shipping out the newest in its Pixel Buds lineup – the Pixel Buds Pro. So how did we get here?
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Here’s what the Pixel Buds Pro settings look like in the update that’s rolling out now
As of this morning, the Google Pixel Buds Pro have already begun shipping to those who preordered a set. In preparation for Thursday’s formal launch, Google’s Pixel Buds app has gotten an update today, revealing the new settings for Pixel Buds Pro.
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Alphabet today announced Q2 2022 earnings with $69.7 billion in revenue. These numbers range from April to June with the fiscal year is well underway.
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Android app deals of the day: Tides of Time, Klocki, Vengeance RPG, and more
It is now time to collect Tuesday’s best Android app deals that are now joining a notable price drop on Samsung’s Galaxy Tab A7 Lite as well as the Google Assitant-laden Jabra Elite 7 Pro/ANC earbuds and even more right here. Today’s lineup of software discounts feature deals on Tides of Time, Klocki, Vengeance RPG, Notes, Toby: The Secret Mine, and more. Head below the fold for all of today’s best Android app deals.
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Official-looking Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4 renders appear ahead of Unpacked 2022
With Unpacked 2022 only a couple of weeks away, we already have a pretty good idea of what the Galaxy Z Fold 4 and Galaxy Z Flip 4 will look like, both inside and out. To put any doubts aside, new official renders have appeared online, showcasing four attractive colorways.
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New details about the camera sensors used in the Pixel 7, Pixel 7 Pro, and Pixel tablet have been uncovered, suggesting minor upgrades for the Pixel 7 and the affordability of the Pixel tablet.
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Ahead of the first units shipping for Thursday’s launch, it has emerged that the Google Store is giving the Pixel Buds Pro an extended 30-day return window.
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Deals: Jabra Elite 7 Pro/Active ANC earbuds from $140, Hisense Android TVs from $180, more
All of today’s best deals are headlined by the Google Assistant-enabled Jabra Elite 7 Pro ANC earbuds at $140. That’s on top of Hisense A4 series Android TVs from $180 and Samsung’s Galaxy Watch 4 Classic at $218. Hit the jump for all that and more in the latest 9to5Toys Lunch Break.
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In selected regions, the Pixel 6a has tough competition from devices like the Nothing Phone (1). Just how does Google’s latest mid-ranger compare? Here’s just where it stacks up.
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Back in May, Google updated the UI for Calendar’s working locations to make it less obtrusive, and is now enabling the feature by default for Workspace users.
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Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 gets its fifth beta for One UI 4.5 and Wear OS 3.5
Samsung has been preparing the next big update for its Galaxy Watch 4 series for over a month now, and the company continues to deliver on new beta updates in the lead-up to the release of One UI 4.5. This week, Samsung has released the fifth beta update for the Galaxy Watch 4.
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Google has started shipping some Pixel Buds Pro orders
Pixel Buds Pro went up for pre-order on July 21, and are set to see its formal release in just a couple of days. Now, Google appears to have started shipping some of the first Pixel Buds Pro orders.
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Samsung announces Galaxy S22 will soon be available in a new shade of ‘Bora Purple’
Samsung is launching a new “Bora Purple” option for the Galaxy S22, arriving at carriers and retailers next month.
Expand Expanding CloseOnePlus 10T specifications and high-resolution renders leak ahead of August 3 unveil
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A full list of specifications for the OnePlus 10T and high-resolution renders have leaked ahead of the August 3 keynote for the upcoming flagship smartphone leaving little to the imagination.
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OnePlus has rolled out the June patch to these phones
OnePlus is now rolling out the June 2022 security patch to a small pool of devices. Here’s every single smartphone seeing the very latest OTA.
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Magic Eraser on Pixel 6 series: What you can do with it and how
Magic Eraser and Camouflage in Google Photos are fantastic features on the Google Pixel 6a, 6, and 6 Pro. While it isn’t perfect, it can make your photos that much better by removing unwanted background objects or muting them. This guide will take you through how to use it, and what might be going on if you don’t see it in Google Photos.
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Android app deals of the day: Mortal Crusade, Peppa Pig, Almost Gone, SkySafari 6, more
Monday afternoon’s best deals on Android apps are now ready to go down below. Just make sure to dive into our deals on HP’s latest 14-inch Chromebook and this Amazon low now live on Samsung’s WearOS-powered Bluetooth Galaxy Watch 4 Classic while you’re at it. The app deals are headlined by titles like Mortal Crusade, Peppa Pig: Sports Day, The Almost Gone, Animus games, SkySafari 6 Pro, and more. Head below for a closer look at today’s best Android app deals.
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Just shy of two weeks since the last major release, Google is rolling out Android 13 Beta 4.1 to Pixel phones with several bug fixes.
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COVID-19 vaccine cards on Google Wallet: How to find and add them
Google Wallet is Google’s latest update to the company’s touchless payments management system. In addition to bank cards, Google Wallet is also capable of holding your other passes, including digital COVID-19 vaccine records. This guide will dig into finding out if you can access an officially supported one and how to add it to your Google Wallet app.
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