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Today’s best deals: Google Pixel 7a hits $374, Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 Pro $300, more
A price cut on Google Pixel 7a is headlining today’s best deals, dropping the handset down to $374. That all-time low comes joined by Samsung’s Galaxy Watch 5 Pro Bespoke wearables starting from $300, with ANC and Google Fast Pair making the Jabra Elite 5 earbuds at $85 an even better value. Hit the jump for all that and more in the latest 9to5Toys Lunch Break.
Expand Expanding CloseYouTube shares 2024 priorities as YouTube TV hits 8 million subscribers
YouTube CEO Neal Mohan today shared what the video service is focusing on in 2024. At a high-level, it’s AI, elevating creators, safety, and the “next frontier” of the living room and subscriptions.
Expand Expanding ClosePixel 8 bug prevents camera from changing exposure when you tap to focus
One of the cornerstone mechanics of smartphone cameras is tapping the screen to expose the image automatically. On the Google Pixel 8 and 8 Pro, that tap exposure feature is seemingly broken at its default focal length due to an interesting bug.
Expand Expanding CloseGFiber looking for external investment to expand to more cities
GFiber, previously Google Fiber, is planning to raise external capital in order to expand and offer internet service in more cities.
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AI has been the main discussion around 2024 smartphones thus far, and while the OnePlus 12 launched without much of that, it seems that will change soon.
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Xiaomi 14 launches globally on February 25
The Xiaomi 14 series made its debut in China late last year but, a few months later, is finally confirmed to make a global launch.
Expand Expanding CloseOnePlus says 7 years of Android updates ‘completely misses the point’ – does it?
Following the Google Pixel 8 series, Samsung matches the new industry-leading 7 years of Android updates on its Galaxy S24 series, but OnePlus says that “completely misses the point.”
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle partners with ‘Highlights Magazine,’ Password Manager adding family sharing
As part of Safer Internet Day, Google announced a trio of upcoming Family Link capabilities, including Password Manager sharing, and partnerships with the Sesame Workshop and Highlights Magazine.
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After introducing on desktop last year, Google Chat for Android now lets you star messages. However, this required the addition of an overflow button to the floating bar that now looks a bit crowded.
Expand Expanding CloseReview: The Nextbase IQ dashcam is like a Nest Cam for your car
Most who equip dashcams in their car generally go for something that simply records to an SD card. While that’s a valid option, the Nextbase IQ takes car security to another level, bringing some of the best features from home security and camera systems to your vehicle through a solid LTE always-on connection.
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Galaxy S24 Ultra display shows ‘washed out’ colors on purpose, Samsung says
Samsung’s new Galaxy S24 Ultra has a pretty stunning display, but for some users, the colors haven’t felt as vibrant and are described as “washed out.” Samsung, though, says that’s intended.
Expand Expanding ClosePixel Watch February 2024 update rolling out
Google is rolling out the next Pixel Watch and Pixel Watch 2 update with the February 2024 security patch today. It’s coming at the same time as the phone updates earlier this morning.
Expand Expanding CloseYouTube planning Apple Vision Pro app, points users to Safari until then
No* Google apps are available on the Apple Vision Pro at launch, but YouTube revealed today that a “Vision Pro app is on [its] roadmap.”
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Android seems to be pushing apps towards using transparent navigation and status bar
Android has long given apps the option to display content underneath the navigation bar and status bar by making those transparent, but with Android 15, that might be mandatory.
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Android game and app deals: To the Moon, Rotaeno, Bury me my Love, and more
Monday’s Android game and app deals are now ready for the taking courtesy of Google Play. Be sure to check out today’s deal on the Google Pixel 8 Pro, but for now it’s all about the apps. As for the Google Play offers, this afternoon’s highlights include titles like To the Moon, Rotaeno, Bury me my Love, Heck Deck, and more. Head below for a complete look at today’s best Android game and app deals.
Expand Expanding CloseAndroid 14 February security patch rolling out: What’s fixed for Pixel
The year in updates continues with Android 14 February security patch today for the Pixel 5a, 6, 6 Pro, 6a, 7, 7 Pro, 7a, Tablet, Fold, 8, and 8 Pro. This is still Android 14 QPR1 and not QPR2.
Expand Expanding CloseAndroid Reading mode now works in Gmail and social media apps
Reading mode is Google’s best text-to-speech offering and has just gained the ability to work in Gmail, as well as social media apps.
Expand Expanding CloseAsus Zenfone 11 ‘Ultra’ leaks, throws away compact form factor for a huge display [Gallery]
Asus made a name for itself in the premium smartphone space by offering some of the smallest Android phones on the market, but new leaks suggest the Zenfone 11 “Ultra” will ditch that, instead shipping with a display that nears 7 inches.
Expand Expanding CloseHonor doubles down on silicon battery tech for better energy storage with 5,600 mAh in Magic 6 Pro
Silicon-carbon batteries may be the future of mobile batteries, offering better energy density and saftey in a more sustainable battery. In its upcoming Magic 6 Pro, Honor is showing off the extreme testing that the new battery can survive in.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Pixel 8 Pro starts at $799, Wyze Assistant smart cameras, Sonos sale, more
Move over Galaxy S24, Google is starting off the week by dropping its latest Pixel 8 flagship smartphone to $799. Those $200 in savings come joined by Wyze Smart Cam v3 Pro and its onboard AI-powered alerts at $45. Not to mention, Sonos Arc landing at an all-time low of $719 ahead of the Super Bowl. Hit the jump for all that and more in the latest 9to5Toys Lunch Break.
Expand Expanding CloseBrutal teardown reveals how much titanium is actually inside the Galaxy S24 Ultra
Samsung has garnered a lot of hype around the utilization of titanium in the Galaxy S24 Ultra. A teardown of the device reveals just how much is inside the phone, and whether it deserves that much hype or not.
Expand Expanding CloseDespite fake render, Nothing Phone (2a) will keep Glyph lights [Updated]
After being officially announced last month, a newly leaked “official” render of the Nothing Phone (2a) shows a completely different design that entirely removes the signature Glyph lighting. Meanwhile, a hands-on image seems to confirm the originally leaked design.
Update: The leaked render of the Nothing Phone (2a) has been found to be outright false.
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Pixel Tips erroneously alerted owners that Circle to Search is available
Circle to Search is only live on the Pixel 8, 8 Pro, and Samsung Galaxy S24 series, but that didn’t stop the Pixel Tips app from notifying some users that it was available on their unsupported device.
Expand Expanding CloseSamsung Galaxy S24 Ultra has a slightly newer fingerprint sensor
The Galaxy S24 Ultra is an excellent, if expensive smartphone, but the high price tag does buy the latest and greatest components. As a teardown has revealed, the Galaxy S24 Ultra is using a newer ultrasonic fingerprint sensor from Qualcomm.
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