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Google Messages Custom Bubble colors and backgrounds widely rolling out [U]
After previewing in late November, Google Messages is slowly rolling out Custom Bubbles that let you theme the color and background of RCS chats.
Expand Expanding CloseIt’s probably going to be a while before you get your Android Find My Device tracker
Google launched the Android Find My Device network earlier this month and finally released the hold Apple had on AirTag-like trackers for Android. But if you’re eagerly awaiting one of those Find My Device trackers for your Android phone, keep in mind you’ll probably be waiting a while.
Expand Expanding CloseVerizon is raising the price of smartwatch plans
Verizon is raising its price of smartwatch plans from $10 to $15, letting customers know in an email sent to those with affected plans.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Pixel 8a gets 7 years of updates and AI features, leak reveals [Gallery]
As we quickly approach the launch of Pixel 8a, another set of new leaks have revealed that the mid-range smartphone will be getting the same long update lifespan as its siblings, as well as many of the same AI features.
Expand Expanding CloseWhat do you want from a new Nvidia Shield TV? [Poll]
The Nvidia Shield TV is way overdue for a refresh and while we don’t know anything about one coming, what would you even want from it?
Expand Expanding CloseHere’s what Glance’s Android lockscreen actually does in the US, and how to turn it off [Gallery]
Glance has been working to add additional features to the Android lockscreen for a long time and, now, it’s officially coming to the US. However, while Glance splashes ads, games, and more on phones internationally, its US “pilot” is a much more tame intrusion on the Android lockscreen.
Expand Expanding CloseWill the Pixel 8a have wireless charging?
The Google Pixel “a” series is the affordable option in the lineup, but it doesn’t mean all of the best features are omitted. While the Pixel 8a is still under wraps, whether or not it will have wireless charging might be an easy question to answer.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Play accidentally reveals the ‘Cubes’ feed, a ‘shortcut’ to apps & games
The Google Play Store this evening inadvertently detailed a new experience called “Cubes” that lets you “Watch, ship, and more in one place.”
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle fixes ‘blank’ Fitbit Dashboard bug on the web [U]
In recent days, the Fitbit Dashboard available on the web has been bugging out — by going blank — amid speculation that Google might be shutting down the site for an app only experience.
Expand Expanding CloseA higher-res look at the Pixel 8a bezels and curves
While we wait for the official announcement, the latest leak of the Pixel 8a really emphasizes the curves and bezels.
Expand Expanding CloseAlphabet reports Q1 2024 revenue of $80.5 billion
Alphabet today announced Q1 2024 earnings with $80.54 billion in revenue. These numbers range from January to March and start the fiscal year.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle fixed a glaring account security loophole on Android TV OS [Video]
An account security loophole in Android TV OS can allow an unsupervised user to be able to access your Gmail inbox if given access to the television, but Google is working to fix it.
Expand Expanding CloseNew YouTube TV subscribers can get NFL Sunday Ticket for $179
To coincide with the 2024 NFL Draft, Google has a $179 Sunday Ticket offer for those new to YouTube TV.
Expand Expanding CloseGemini now supports Android 10, expanding to older devices
Google brought its AI experience Gemini to Android devices earlier this year, but it only launched with support for Android 12 and higher. Now, Google has quietly expanded Gemini to support Android 10 and Android 11 as well.
Expand Expanding CloseOne UI 6.1 to fix issue with custom themes in Samsung Keyboard
In One UI 6.0, there exists an issue where Good Lock’s custom theming for Samsung Keyboard contradicts the Galaxy phone’s Color Palette. Samsung notes that a keyboard fix is incoming with One UI 6.1.
Expand Expanding CloseSamsung’s next Galaxy launch event reportedly takes place July 10 in Paris
Samsung is gearing up for a pretty big Summer launch event, with a new report pinpointing the next Galaxy Unpacked event for July 10.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle confirms Wear OS 5 and Android TV updates are coming, more at I/O
We’re just a few weeks away from Google I/O 2024, and the company has seemingly revealed that major updates are coming in the form of Wear OS 5 and a new version of Android TV.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle rolling out Android 15 Beta 1.2 with more Pixel bug fixes
Google is rolling out Android 15 Beta 1.2 only three days after the last patch that addressed the lack of NFC tap-to-pay.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle shares I/O 2024 session list: What’s new in Android, AI, and Wear OS 5
With I/O 2024 a few weeks away, Google this morning posted the initial session list, including “What’s new.” There will be “150+ sessions and learning content.”
Expand Expanding CloseYou 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.
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