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You can use your Google Pixel as a webcam; here’s how
Android 14 introduced a new feature to the Google Pixel lineup that allows the device to be used as a webcam, generally heightening the quality of your video calls. Setting the Pixel up as a webcam is simple, and this guide will break it down.
Expand Expanding CloseKeep reminders will soon appear in Google Tasks, location functionality remains
With last year’s big Google Tasks Assistant migration, Google Keep was excluded from the unified experience. That’s changing, with Google Keep reminders soon appearing in Google Tasks.
Expand Expanding ClosePixel Tablet keyboard and dock-less price hinted at in retail listings
Google is preparing to “relaunch” the Pixel Tablet without a dock and add an official keyboard and stylus to the mix, and now a new leak is revealing prices too.
Expand Expanding CloseSamsung Galaxy S24+ lands at $850 (Save $150), Galaxy Buds 2 $100, more
An all-time low is now live on the Samsung Galaxy S24+ at $850. It comes joined by a notable discount on the companion Galaxy Buds 2 at $100 in your choice of four colors. Plus, Samsung’s 16-inch Galaxy Book 3 Pro falls to new all-time low of $945. Hit the jump for all that and more in the latest 9to5Toys Lunch Break.
Expand Expanding CloseSamsung launches a pair of stylish battery banks with up to 45W charging
While Samsung’s latest Galaxy S24 series has fantastic battery life, no smartphone owner can avoid the occasional situation where they’re running out of juice on the go. For that, Samsung has just launched a pair of new official battery banks which pack USB-C and speedy charging into a nice design.
Expand Expanding CloseYouTube reverts new website design test for many following backlash
Earlier this month, YouTube started testing out a new redesign for its desktop website which was met with overwhelming backlash from those who saw it. Now, YouTube has apparently reverted that new design.
Expand Expanding CloseWhatsApp adds support for Pixel 8 and 8 Pro face unlock
On the Pixel 8 and 8 Pro, face unlock can authenticate tap-to-pay, banking apps, and now WhatsApp.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Podcasts export tool live internationally, app shuts down June 23
Outside the US, Google Podcasts is shutting down on June 23 and the international export options are now live.
Expand Expanding CloseHMD Vibe and Pulse are the company’s first Nokia-free Android phones
HMD Global revived the Nokia brand for smartphones a few years back and, now, it’s using its own brand for a duo of new Android phones that will go on sale starting next month.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Meet will let you transfer calls between web and phone with ‘Switch here’
Google Meet’s new “Switch here” capability will let you seamlessly transfer calls between devices “without hanging up and rejoining.”
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Calendar for Android just made it way easier to scroll through months
An update to Google Calendar on Android is rolling out, which makes it significantly easier to scroll through months.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle rumored to ‘relaunch’ Pixel Tablet sans dock, release pen and keyboard
The Pixel Tablet launched without a pen (despite supporting USI) or a keyboard accessory last year, but a new rumor says Google will be launching both soon.
Expand Expanding CloseWindows 11 is bringing its new Start Menu ads to everyone
After a very brief trial period, Microsoft is bringing ads to the Start Menu for all Windows 11 users.
Expand Expanding CloseDoes the Galaxy S24 or S24 Ultra have MagSafe?
MagSafe tech is one of the coolest features available in phones and accessories, which lets you attach magnetic accessories to charge or hang on to your phone. So does the Galaxy S24 Ultra have MagSafe?
Expand Expanding CloseYouTube Music wants to be the ‘ultimate destination for podcasters and fans’
YouTube today released an interview with Chief Product Officer Johanna Voolich about the “Future of Podcasts” on the platform and in YouTube Music.
Expand Expanding CloseUnveiling 9to5Google YouTube Channel Memberships: Join today!
We’re thrilled to announce the launch of something exciting for the amazing 9to5Google community: YouTube Channel Memberships! This is your chance to directly support the channel you love and unlock awesome perks and swag along the way.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Messages preps setting to turn off ‘expressive animations’
As desired by more than a few users, Google Messages is getting ready to add a “Show expressive animations” setting to presumably turn off Reaction and Screen Effects.
Expand Expanding CloseRabbit’s AI-powered R1 will launch with only a handful of features
Off the rocky release of the Humane Ai Pin, many of us were hoping for the Rabbit R1 to launch with a full set of features. According to early reports, the Rabbit R1 is packing very little – so far – in a cute handheld package.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Pixel Watch 2 Active Band is just $10 in today’s best deals, Lenovo Tab Extreme $150 off, more
Just $10 scores you one of Google’s official Pixel Watch Active bands in today’s best deals. You can also save $150 on Lenovo’s Tab Extreme with floating hinge OLED screen or go with the more affordable Samsung Galaxy Chromebook 2 now that it’s 50% off at just $349. Hit the jump for all that and more in the latest 9to5Toys Lunch Break.
Expand Expanding CloseBiden signs bill that bans TikTok if ByteDance doesn’t sell
President Joe Biden has officially signed off on a bill that requires TikTok parent company to divest the app within the next nine months. Should ByteDance fail to do so, TikTok would effectively be banned in the United States and removed from Apple’s App Store.
Expand Expanding CloseAndroid Auto 11.8 rolling out with major redesign to settings [Gallery]
Android Auto is finally giving its settings menu an overhaul, with a redesign now rolling out to users. Here’s what’s new.
Expand Expanding CloseYouTube Music adding more podcast sort filters, artist search in radio creator
YouTube Music is making two quality of life improvements to podcasts with more sort filters and the ever popular radio (music tuner).
Expand Expanding CloseReport: Google will update Gemini Nano in time for Galaxy S25
Google’s Gemini AI models are constantly advancing, so it comes as no surprise that a new report claims Google will have a “version 2” of Gemini Nano available by the time the Galaxy S25 launches next year.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Maps testing Live Activities on iPhone – here’s what it looks like [Gallery]
Live Activities are a super useful feature of Apple’s latest iPhones, but also one that goes underused. Google Maps has been overdue to support the feature for years now and while it’s still not live yet, Google is testing Live Activities with some iPhone users.
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