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Everything you should know about Satellite SOS on Pixel 9 before you ever have to use it
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
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 144
Samsung blames third-party chargers for paint peeling off of the Galaxy Z Fold 6
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
A full week before the launch, Google has published the Android 14 factory images for the Pixel 9 Pro Fold.
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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.
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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
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 CloseUpgrade paths: Pixel 7 Pro vs. 9 Pro – big leap or small improvements? [Video]
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.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle rolling out Gems and Imagen 3, with people generation, to Gemini Advanced
Following the preview at I/O 2024 in May, Gemini is rolling out Gems, as well as Imagen 3, to Advanced subscribers.
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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
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]
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.
Expand Expanding ClosePixel 9 Pro XL battery is hard to remove amid difficult disassembly [Video]
The consensus between two teardowns of the Pixel 9 Pro XL is that the battery is harder to remove this year.
Expand Expanding CloseAT&T is running the coveted ‘any condition’ trade-in offer for a free Pixel 9 Pro
AT&T is emphasizing the Pixel 9 launch with a new “any condition” trade-in offer that allows users a free Pixel 9 Pro or 9 Pro XL.
Expand Expanding ClosePlay Store can now download multiple Android app updates at the same time
Following adding the functionality for new app installs earlier this year, the Google Play Store is once rolling out support for downloading multiple Android app updates at the same time.
Expand Expanding CloseBoox Go 6 Android-powered e-reader launches for $150
Following the impressive Go Color 7, Onyx has launched the Boox Go 6 Android-powered e-reader at an enticing entry price point.
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Google Search redesigns web stopwatch and timer
Google Search is home to a number of built-in tools, with the stopwatch and timer recently getting a redesign.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Maps rolling out redesigned pin shape and colors
After rolling out the simplified bottom bar on mobile, a Google Maps redesign of pins introduces new colors and shapes.
Expand Expanding CloseSamsung offering up to $300 off Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Galaxy S24+, up to 15% off for students
Samsung is bringing out student discounts for those heading back to school. The company is offering boosted rade-ins for the Galaxy S24 and S24+, as well as some instant credit that extends to the Galaxy Z Flip 6.
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In addition to top songs, artists, playlists, and music videos, YouTube Music will soon let you publicly share your “personal radio” on your profile/channel page.
Expand Expanding ClosePixel 9 Pro teardown: Dual-entry design aids durability, easy-to-replace USB-C [Video]
A teardown of the Pixel 9 Pro XL from iFixit today goes into the design changes that Google implemented this year to improve durability and repairability.
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