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Google rolling out new April OTA for some Pixel 7, Fold, and 8 owners [U]
Google today released new Android 14 QPR2 builds with the April 2024 security patch for the Pixel 7, 7 Pro, 7a, Fold, 8, and 8 Pro, though there isn’t an on-device OTA update at the moment.
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YouTube videos streamed through Meta Quest may start looking sharper, as the app now supports streaming at 8K resolution.
Expand Expanding CloseRoku forces two-factor authentication after two massive security breaches
In an update shared recently, Roku has announced that all customer accounts will be forced to use two-factor authentication following a couple of massive security breaches.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Keep reminders will soon appear in Tasks and Calendar too [U]
Google Keep is super useful as a notes app, but it also features the ability to create reminders too. Soon, it appears that Google Tasks and Calendar will be able to show reminders from Keep.
Expand Expanding CloseAndroid game and app deals: Down in Bermuda, SpongeBob Cosmic Shake, more
Thursday afternoon is here and now it’s time to gather up all of the day’s best Android game and app deals. On your way to scope them all out, check out the deals we have on Jabra’s Elite 8 Active ANC earbuds, Samsung’s Galaxy Tab A9+, and the ASUS Chromebox 5 with Thunderbolt 4. Moving on, highlight titles on sale today include Down in Bermuda, Cyberlords – Arcology, Million Onion Hotel, SpongeBob – The Cosmic Shake, Chicken Police, and more. Head below for a complete look at today’s Android game and app deals.
Expand Expanding CloseSundar Pichai on merging Android and Pixel teams, Google DeepMind, more
Sundar Pichai is out with an internal email today detailing the big “Platforms & Devices” reorganization of Android, Chrome and Pixel, as well as other company-wide changes.
Expand Expanding CloseHuawei’s Pura 70 series flagship houses a motorized retractable camera for over $1,300
Huawei has come around to release the Pura 70 series, which consists of four individual models. One of the Pura 70 models incorporates a unique camera function that doesn’t make an appearance too often – the motorized retractable camera.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle’s big Android/Chrome & Pixel reorg is about faster AI updates and launches
It remains to be seen how the new combined Android and Pixel division will actually work in practice, but this is what Google has said so far about its AI future.
Expand Expanding CloseThe next OnePlus Pad reportedly ditches MediaTek for Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
The original OnePlus Pad is a stellar Android tablet, but it sounds like the sequel will pack a bigger punch with the addition of Snapdragon 8 Gen 3.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle’s new ‘Platform and Devices’ team puts Android, Chrome, Pixel, more under Rick Osterloh
Google has announced a major internal reorganization which forms the “Platform and Devices” team that, under Rick Osterloh, will oversee Pixel, Nest, Android, Chrome, and more.
Expand Expanding CloseASUS Chromebox 5 hits $264, Galaxy Tab A9+ from $160, more in today’s best deals
All of today’s best deals land with the ASUS Chromebox 5 at $264, complete with Thunderbolt 4 and 2.5GbE. Samsung’s Galaxy Tab A9+ joins in on the savings and is now even more affordable starting from $160. Hit the jump for all that and more in the latest 9to5Toys Lunch Break.
Expand Expanding CloseAdobe Express brings generative AI to photo and video on Android
After a stint in beta, Adobe Express is being fully released on Android, bringing Firefly generative AI to mobile users.
Expand Expanding CloseCiti adds support for Google Pay virtual cards on Chrome, Android
At I/O 2022, Google announced the ability to mask your physical credit card with a virtual number, and Citi cards are now supported.
Expand Expanding CloseSony could launch the Xperia 1 VI at May 17 event
Sony has confirmed an “Xperia Special Event 2024” for May 17, where the Japanese tech giant is expected to launch the firm’s next flagship smartphone – the Xperia 1 VI.
Expand Expanding CloseSamsung’s latest Galaxy updates cause a scary green line on the display for some
With Samsung’s latest updates for Galaxy devices, more than a few users are noting that their phones are developing a persistent green line on the display that mimics a broken panel.
Expand Expanding ClosePocket Casts getting new redesigned widgets on Android [Gallery]
Pocket Casts for Android has long offered a single widget and an upcoming update will overhaul it, while introducing two new options for your homescreen.
Expand Expanding CloseHands-on: Nothing Ear are already my new favorite earbuds
Earbuds are a very personal form of technology because there are a million factors to consider and where one might be crucial to one buyer, it might not matter at all to another. But with its latest earbuds, Nothing has landed on something special, and they’ve already become my favorite earbuds.
Expand Expanding CloseAcer unveils Chromebook Plus 514 w/ all-day battery for $399
Today, Acer is showcasing its latest ChromeOS hardware, the Chromebook Plus 514, striking a strong balance between affordability, productivity, and portability.
Expand Expanding CloseSamsung Galaxy A35 launches in the US today for $399
After debuting internationally earlier this year, Samsung is now bringing the Galaxy A35 to the United States for a price of $399.
Expand Expanding CloseNothing Ear and Ear (a) officially launch starting at $99 with better battery and ANC
Nothing is today launching its third generation of earbuds in the Nothing Ear and Ear (a), and they seem like pretty great options.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Pixel 8a leaks in four colors, including a vibrant green [U]
Ahead of its likely soon launch, the Google Pixel 8a has just surfaced in four color variants including very vibrant blue and green hues.
Expand Expanding CloseAndroid 15 Beta 1 feedback survey for Pixel now open
Following the initial beta last week, Google is taking the first round of Android 15 Beta feedback — besides the NFC issue.
Expand Expanding CloseAndroid game and app deals: Anodyne, Devils & Demons, Book of Unwritten Tales 2, more
We have now gathered up your mid-week Android game and app deals of the day. Alongside this afternoon’s Google Play price drops, we are also tracking a deal on Google Pixel Fold and here’s your first look at the brand new Arc Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra aluminum bumper cases. As for the apps, highlights include titles like Anodyne, Devils & Demons, Book of Unwritten Tales 2, The Last Roman Village, and more. Head below for a complete look at today’s best Android game and app deals.
Expand Expanding CloseSamsung’s April 2024 security patch is available for these Galaxy devices
Samsung’s April patch in 2024 brings security updates to Galaxy devices. Here’s our list of phones that are able to update to the latest security patch.
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