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Google rolling out Gmail Q&A on Android as ‘new way of searching your inbox’
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At I/O 2024, Google announced a Gmail Q&A feature that brings the Gemini side panel available on desktop web to Android. This is now officially rolling out.
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Deals: Google Nest Doorbell $80 off, Galaxy Watch 7 from $224, SmartTag 2 $15 ea., Snapdragon X Elite PC $280 off, more
Your Thursday edition of 9to5Toys Lunch Break is now live with the return of Amazon all-time pricing on Google Nest Doorbell (Battery) from $100, or up to $80 off. We are also tracking some solid deals on Samsung Galaxy wearables with the latest 7 series model and the 6 series variants starting from $200, alongside the best price yet on the new ASUS Vivobook S 15 Copilot+ PC down to $1,020 and the 2024 unlocked Motorola Edge smartphone down at $450. All of that joins up to $1,900 off the latest Samsung The Frame smart TVs, plenty of charging gear, and more.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle 45W charger tested: Not quite Watt it’s cracked up to be [Video]
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So, the Pixel 9 Pro XL is the first Google phone to get above 30W charging when using the official 45W charger. The results are more interesting than you might have expected.
Expand Expanding CloseYelp sues Google over dominance in local search
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Yelp has filed a lawsuit against Google over the company’s dominance in local search results, calling it the “largest information gatekeeper in existence.”
Expand Expanding CloseSamsung may bring the 200MP camera Galaxy Z Fold 6 should have had to the ‘Special Edition’
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According to new reports, Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy Z Fold “Special Edition” will bring the long-awaited camera upgrade that the Galaxy Z Fold 6 lacked.
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Satellite connectivity is starting to show up on more smartphones, and now Verizon is stepping into the ring with its own satellite messaging for smartphones that uses the same tech as Google’s latest Pixel phones.
Expand Expanding CloseHonor’s Magic V3 can fit a tiny apology to Z Fold users on the very thin hinge
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Honor is expected to launch the world’s thinnest foldable in just a few days, so the company decided to print a tiny apology to Samsung users along the hinge of its own very thin folding phone.
Expand Expanding CloseApple Music now lets you export playlists directly to YouTube Music
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You can now effortlessly move from Apple Music over to YouTube Music, as Apple has launched a new tool to export playlists to Google’s service.
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The Motorola MA1 wireless adapter for Android Auto has vanished from Amazon
In a strange turn of events, one of the best wireless Android Auto adapters have vanished from Amazon, with the Motorola MA1 no longer being available to purchase from its main retailer.
Expand Expanding CloseEverything you should know about Satellite SOS on Pixel 9 before you ever have to use it
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This year, Google has officially equipped the Pixel 9 series with Satellite SOS, specifically built for situations where mobile data and Wi-Fi are not an option. This quick guide will explain how it works so you’re prepared to use it when a situation arises.
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Circle to Search now lets you quickly crop and share
At Made by Google 2024, Google announced a small Circle to Search addition that lets you share what you’ve highlighted, and it’s now rolling out.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle posts Pixel 9, 9 Pro, 9 Pro XL, and 9 Pro Fold repair manuals
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Back in December, Google started offering Pixel repair guides in English (after originally limiting to just French). Repair manuals for the Pixel 9 series are now available.
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Android game and app price drops: King of Fighters, Mystic Vale, Rotaeno, more
Your mid-week collection of Android app price drops is now ready to go down below the fold. On your way down, be sure to scope out the deals we are tracking on the official Samsung Galaxy SmartTag 2 silicone cases at just $8 as well as Hisense’s 144Hz U7 mini-LED Google Smart TV, Samsung’s tried-and-tested 2TB T7 Shield portable SSD, and the OnePlus 12R smartphone at $100 off. As for the apps, we have just about every King of Fighters title at 50% off joined by games like Mystic Vale, Deathtrap Dungeon Trilogy, Rotaeno, and more. Head below for a closer look.
Expand Expanding CloseSamsung blames third-party chargers for paint peeling off of the Galaxy Z Fold 6
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Some buyers of Samsung’s new Galaxy Z Fold 6 have noticed flecks of paint chipping off of their devices, a problem that Samsung is assigning blame to third-party chargers and other accessories.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle releases Pixel 9 Pro Fold ‘comet’ factory images
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A full week before the launch, Google has published the Android 14 factory images for the Pixel 9 Pro Fold.
Expand Expanding CloseYouTube adds QR codes to share channels
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Following handles for easier IDs and mentions, YouTube now offers QR codes as another way to share channels.
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Pixel 9 and 9 Pro XL are $400 off with six months of free service at Mint Mobile
Google’s new Pixel 9 and Pixel 9 Pro XL are now available at Mint Mobile with big discounts and free cellular service too.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Clock rolling out new Timer Starter widget
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The last big update to Google Clock introduced weather integration on Pixel devices and the app is now adding a new “Timer Starter” widget.
Expand Expanding CloseSamsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 ‘Slim’ may be a ‘Special Edition’ instead, only 1.5mm thinner
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Samsung is gearing up to launch a new version of the Galaxy Z Fold 6 that was expected to be called the “Slim,” but it will apparently instead by a “Special Edition” – a fitting name seeing as it’s not all that much thinner.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle rolling out Gems and Imagen 3, with people generation, to Gemini Advanced
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Following the preview at I/O 2024 in May, Gemini is rolling out Gems, as well as Imagen 3, to Advanced subscribers.
Expand Expanding CloseUpgrade paths: Pixel 7 Pro vs. 9 Pro – big leap or small improvements? [Video]
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If your cell plan has ended and you’re considering an upgrade, is it worth switching from the Pixel 7 Pro to the Pixel 9 Pro? Here’s everything you need to know.
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Deals: OnePlus 12R $100 off, Samsung monitors up to $700 off, Google smart TVs, portable SSDs, and more
Wednesday’s best deals are now ready to go down below starting with a $100 price drop on the OnePlus 12R, including both the 8GB/128GB model and the 16GB/256GB option. From there we move over to some monitor deals including a new low on Samsung’s 2024 27-inch M5 Smart Monitor at $194 and its 27-inch ViewFinity S9 5K Thunderbolt 4 monitor at over $700 off with a FREE $100 credit. Then it’s the official Samsung Galaxy SmartTag 2 silicone cases at just $8, some big-time price drops on a host of TCL and Hisense Google smart TVs, Samsung’s wonderful T7 Shield portable SSD, and more. Scope it all out below.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Keep and Tasks Gemini Extensions coming soon to more devices
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In addition to Live and the floating overlay panel, the Pixel 9 series debuted the Google Keep and Tasks Gemini Extensions.
Expand Expanding CloseSamsung’s redesigned Galaxy S25 Ultra might look less like a Galaxy Note [Gallery]
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Samsung is probably a few months away from the launch of the Galaxy S25 series, but the Ultra model this year is rumored to bring some rather big changes in design. Now, we’re getting a better idea of what the Galaxy S25 Ultra will look like.
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