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OxygenOS 15 Open Beta now available for OnePlus 12 in Europe and North America
After launching in India, the Android 15-based OxygenOS 15 Open Beta is now available in Europe and North America.
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Google has yet to roll out the November 2024 update for Pixel devices, but Verizon this evening has detailed what’s coming and it’s a more sizable release for the Pixel 9 series.
Expand Expanding CloseThe Google TV Streamer remote is back in stock for $19.99, in both colors [U]
After dropping from availability, the Google TV Streamer remote is finally back in stock.
Expand Expanding CloseNothing Phone (2) gets Android 15 in Open Beta this week – here’s the rest of the schedule
Nothing has been announced that the latest version of its own OS – Nothing OS 3.0 – will launch tomorrow in an open beta phase for the Phone (2). The beta brings a slew of major improvements from Android 15.
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Best Android app price drops and freebies: Evoland 2, World Cruise Story, Human Fall Flat, more
This afternoon’s roundup of the best Android game and app deals is now ready to go for you down below. Alongside the Google Play offers we are also tracking a $150 price drop on the latest Bose QuietComfort Headphones at $199 alongside a $150 price drop on the OnePlus 12 with a FREE set of $180 OnePlus Buds Pro 3 thrown in, a new Amazon low on Samsung’s Galaxy Watch 7 with LTE, and the Samsung 14-inch Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra at $850. As for the apps, highlights include Evoland 2, World Cruise Story, Convenience Stories, Hot Springs Story 2, and Human Fall Flat, among others. Head for a complete look at all of today’s Android game and app deals.
Expand Expanding CloseStardew Valley now has multiplayer on Android and iOS – how to access the hidden mode
After a few months waiting, Stardew Valley’s latest major update has debuted on Android and iOS with a ton of new additions, and now it turns out that it also has a hidden multiplayer mode.
Expand Expanding CloseSamsung will give you $300 for any old tablet if you buy Galaxy Tab S10 – here’s how to get an extra $100
If you’re looking to ditch an old tablet for something new, Samsung will give you $300 for any old tablet trade towards its new Galaxy Tab S10 series, and you can score an additional $100 off right here.
Expand Expanding CloseWhen will my Google Pixel be supported until? [Video]
The Google Pixel series is known for regular security patches and updates, but that has changed to one of the longest official support windows in the industry. If you have a Pixel, here’s how long your device will be supported—and steps if it isn’t supported anymore.
Expand Expanding ClosePixel 9 Pro reportedly costs Google around $400 in materials to make
According to a new report, Google’s cost for producing a PIxel 9 Pro is just over $400, which might be lower than the previous generation.
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Deals: Bose QuietComfort Headphones $150 off, Galaxy Watch 7/Ultra $167 off, Anker early Black Friday, more
Your Tuesday 9to5Toys Lunch Break is now ready and waiting down below with a fresh batch of deals. First we are starting out with a standout offer on the latest Bose QuietComfort Headphones that are seeing a big-time $150 price drop as part of the early Bose Black Friday deals – just about every color has now dropped down to $199 from the usual $349. From there we move over to early Black Friday charging gear deals courtesy of UGREEN and Anker before diving into the new lows we have on Galaxy Watch 7 and Galaxy Watch Ultra at up to $167 off. Those offers join a host of tech accessories as well as OnePlus deals, and more. Scope it all out down below.
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Xiaomi starts rolling out Android 15 without ‘HyperOS 2.0’ globally
Xiaomi has started rolling out Android 15 to its older phones, with Xiaomi 14 first in line.
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Samsung’s Galaxy Tab S10 and Tab A9 drive growth as Apple’s iPad stalls
As the tablet market is growing, Samsung is seeing success on the back of its latest flagship releases, as well as the more affordable Galaxy Tab A9.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Keep FAB redesign makes new notes a two-step process
A Google Keep redesign on Android today simplifies the bottom portion of the app by introducing a new FAB (floating action button), much like Google Tasks earlier this year.
Expand Expanding CloseWhatsApp beta adds reverse image search through Google
The latest WhatsApp beta build adds a new feature that will give users the option to send a recieved image through a reverse image Google Search.
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Latest Android Auto 13.2 update now rolling out – what’s new
Google is rolling out a new update to Android Auto, version 13.2, which doesn’t bring much to the table in terms of major updates, but there are some tweaks.
Expand Expanding CloseGalaxy Watch 7 reportedly experiencing ‘phantom’ vibrations
Users are experiencing vibrations on the Galaxy Watch 7 that don’t come with notifications. These random vibrations are seemingly out of nowhere and are happening for more than a couple of users.
Expand Expanding ClosePixel 9 Pro XL is one of the top 10 premium phones in US amid 20% growth
Google’s Pixel 9 series appears to be a massive hit, with 20% year-over-year growth in a record quarter, and having the Pixel 9 Pro XL join the top 10 premium smartphone sold in the US.
Expand Expanding CloseWhat’s new in the November 2024 Google System Updates
The monthly “Google System Release Notes” primarily detail what’s new in Play services, Play Store, and Play system update across Android phones/tablets, Wear OS, Google/Android TV, Auto, and PC. Some features apply to end users, while others are aimed at developers.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle’s Pixel Buds Pro 2 survey asks about issues, Gemini usage
As it tends to do new products, Google is emailing some owners a feedback survey about their experience with Pixel Buds Pro 2.
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Best Android app price drops and freebies: High Sea Saga DX, Dungeon Village 2, more
Your Monday afternoon collection of the best Android game and app is now ready to go down below. On your way down scope out the big-time price drop we are tracking on ASUS’ new Snapdragon X Plus Copilot+ PC to $650, the first cash deal on the new Samsung Galaxy S24 FE, as well as some solid offers on Google smart TVs: TCL’s 2024 frame-style 120Hz Google smart TVs and Hisense’s 2024 144Hz frame-style Google Smart TVs alongside this giant 98-inch 120Hz TCL QM7 model. As for the apps, highlights include High Sea Saga DX, Dungeon Village 2, Pocket Stables, Mega Mall Story, Candy Disaster TD, and more. Head below for a closer look at everything.
Expand Expanding CloseSamsung’s Galaxy AI reportedly getting notification summary feature in One UI 7
A notificiation summary serves as a convenient way to save a little time while looking at the alerts that have piled up on your phone. Samsung Galaxy phones are seemingly going to get a new Galaxy AI feature that summarizes recent notifications.
Expand Expanding ClosePixel Screenshots update adds grid density to homepage, app shortcuts
An update to Pixel Screenshots is rolling out with a number of UI tweaks, like doing away with the “All screenshots” view.
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Stardew Valley’s major 1.6 update is now available on Android
After launching on PC earlier this year, the Stardew Valley 1.6 update has finally expanded to Android.
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Google gives Song Search the four-color treatment
In the smallest of tweaks, the Google app’s Song Search shortcut has a new, modernized icon.
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