IKEA announced a total of 21 new Matter-enabled smart home products this week, ranging from motion sensors to temperature/humidity sensors. We didn’t get specific launch dates or pricing for each product, but we do know they are coming to an IKEA store near you. The KAJPLATS smart bulb range was detailed, containing 11 different variations. … Continued Read the original post: IKEA Unveils Huge Lineup of New Smart Home Toys Read more ›
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TikTok, a very popular app here in the US, has a Lite version available on Google Play for Android users. Still delivering all of the core features that are offered by TikTok, the Lite version is designed to use less bandwidth to help protect your limited data plan, as well as use less memory on … Continued Read the original post: TikTok Lite Made for Those With Suboptimal Internet Read more ›
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A leak from a week ago suggested we might see Google give us a November Pixel Feature Drop with features like prioritized VIP notifications and animations out of Pixel Studio. Another potential feature was Theme Packs for Pixel devices, the first of which is expected to be from “Wicked: For Good.” Today, that feature and … Continued Read the original post: Google’s Secret “Theme Packs” App for Pixel Phones Shows... Read more ›
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The minute that Samsung released the Galaxy XR I had to have a semi-serious conversation with myself – do you dive back into a world of VR after years away by dropping $2,000 on the first Android XR headset or do we just ignore and move on with life? Because we aren’t in the XR … Continued Read the original post: I Bought the Galaxy XR and I’m Already Sending... Read more ›
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Google Maps is getting a big dose of Gemini, with Google baking in all sorts of new AI features to make the service even more helpful. Gemini is coming to Navigation, allowing you to ask Gemini about specific things while you’re driving, such as finding something to eat, find an EV charging station, or adding … Continued Read the original post: Google Maps Gets Gemini Inside Navigation, Proactive Traffic Alerts Read more ›
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Google is making it easier than ever to access AI Mode in Chrome on both Android and iOS. A new AI Mode shortcut will present itself when you open a new tab. That’s the news today from Google on AI Mode – a simple change that will put AI Mode at the ready whenever you … Continued Read the original post: Chrome Gets Easier Access to AI Mode on Android... Read more ›
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Text-to-911 is a feature available to essentially all smartphone users. With it, you can text with dispatchers during an emergency, no longer needing to call and speak with someone. Starting now, T-Mobile is firing up Text-to-911 via its satellite network for all customers (and non customers), meaning you can get a hold of emergency services … Continued Read the original post: T-Mobile Lights Up Text-to-911 for All Satellite Users, Including... Read more ›
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Google Play launched a digital gift card shop today, opening up the opportunity for you to send gift cards through the app store to friends and family. These aren’t just Google Play gift cards either – Google has added gift card options for all sorts of brands from Disney to Adidas, AMC, Athleta, and so … Continued Read the original post: Google Play Launches Digital Gift Card Shop Read more ›
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Google is apparently selling a good number of its Pixel 10 phones and potentially taking a bite out of competitors’ market share in the US. This is big enough news after years and years of Google phones not really making a dent, even if reviews typically suggested Google’s phones were worth considering. It seems as … Continued Read the original post: This $200 Off Pixel 10 Deal is Spicy Read more ›
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Sora, the AI video generator from OpenAI that you’ve undoubtedly seen making the rounds on your grandma’s Facebook feed, is now available on Android via Google Play. Sora is known for its ability to create hyperreal videos, complete with audio and impressive physics. Whether it’s dogs driving away from a traffic stop or those funny … Continued Read the original post: OpenAI’s Sora Now Available on Android Read more ›
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The main Galaxy S20 series stopped receiving updates from Samsung earlier in the year, shortly after they reached the 5-year mark of their support window. Today, the final two Galaxy S20 models have reached the same point and are done. The Galaxy S20 FE and Galaxy S20 FE 5G (wild that we were doing “5G” … Continued Read the original post: Final Pair of Galaxy S20 Phones are Done With... Read more ›
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A couple of weeks ago, Nothing confirmed that it wants to add to its various revenue streams by including bloatware on its non-flagship devices. They were mostly upfront about this move, noting that everyone else does it and that they too wanted to bring in some cash in order to keep prices low on their … Continued Read the original post: The Nothing Bloatware Saga Takes a Big Turn Read more ›
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Google is partnering with automakers to bring AI-powered live lane guidance to select vehicles. First to receive this feature will be buyers of the Polestar 4 in the US and Sweden. Utilizing the car’s front-facing camera, AI will analyze lane markings and road signs, then with your position determined on a road, Google Maps can … Continued Read the original post: Google Maps Brings Live Lane Guidance to Autos, Polestar... Read more ›
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Over the past few years, specifically with the launch of the Pixel 7 series it would appear, Google has been chipping away at Samsung’s US smartphone marketshare. According to a recent study from Counterpoint Research that looked at carrier-specific data, in September of 2022, Google had a 0.1% share of the $600+ market. Fast forward … Continued Read the original post: Report: Google Took Away Big Chunk of Market Share... Read more ›
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OnePlus is detailing why OnePlus 15 is so good for gaming on Android. It’s thanks to the newly announced OnePlus Gaming Technology, a combination of hardware, software, and optimizations made by the company. It enables things like 165fps support, HyperRendering technology, and more. At its core, OGT includes the OnePlus-developed OP Gaming Core, a chip … Continued Read the original post: OnePlus Gaming Technology, What Makes OnePlus 15 So Good... Read more ›
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Samsung recently added support for two new languages in Galaxy AI, bringing its total number of supported languages to 22. The newly supported languages are Filipino and Gujarati. Samsung says that the Gujarati and Filipino languages were developed in close collaboration with Samsung Research centers in both India and Indonesia, hopefully meaning they work quite well for … Continued Read the original post: Galaxy AI Gains Support for Filipino and... Read more ›
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It was a bad weekend for sports fans who subscribe to YouTube TV. Due to a dispute with Disney, many channels were unavailable over the weekend, including ESPN, SEC Network, and ACC Network. In a statement that went out late last week, YouTube TV says that, “Last week Disney used the threat of a blackout … Continued Read the original post: No Deal Yet Reached Between YouTube TV and Disney Read more ›
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Whenever Google launches new Pixel phones, we often joke (or complain) about the fact that they release at full price and then almost immediately see large discounts around the holiday season. The weight of our eyerolls has softened some in recent years with earlier Pixel phone drops, but seeing the discounts that just hit this … Continued Read the original post: Google Kicks $300 Off Pixel 10 Pro XL Read more ›
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Back in September, news broke that Nova Launcher’s original founder and developer was asked to step away from the app and cease activities related to open sourcing the app. This news didn’t sit well with the Android community. While work on that is still taking place, it appears a Discord channel dedicated to Nova Launcher … Continued Read the original post: There’s a Fresh Build of Nova Launcher Available Read more ›
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Samsung continues its push to make all Android users Galaxy users, offering enticing deals to get buyers to either upgrade or make the switch. Currently, the company is offering free upgraded storage, as well as enabling enhanced trade-in values to make that upgrade more justifiable. How to Save $820: To score the best savings on … Continued Read the original post: DEAL: Galaxy S25 Ultra for $599 With Free Doubled... Read more ›
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