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A year after introducing the “ teacup version ,” Google Japan is back with a new physical form factor for Android’s default keyboard app: the Gboard bar. more… The post Gboard is available in a new physical form factor, courtesy of Google Japan [Video] appeared first on 9to5Google . from 9to5Google https://ift.tt/UrCc8fX

One of the most common UI components across first-party Google apps is the account switcher, and it’s picking up more Material You elements. more… The post Google Account switcher on Android getting Material You tweaks appeared first on 9to5Google . from 9to5Google https://ift.tt/V5hW3ZI

When you open a link while in another app, it usually launches in your browser (e.g., Chrome) or a Custom Tab . Facebook opens pages in its own in-app browser, which is powered by the Android System WebView. The main Facebook app will soon change what underpins its in-app browser. more… The post Facebook app will replace Android System WebView but still won’t use Custom Tabs appeared first on 9to5Google . from 9to5Google https://ift.tt/hgZbG4W

In the wake of Stadia’s shutdown announcement, Google announced that all customers of the service would be getting refunded in full. How much is your refund going to be? more… The post How much is your Stadia refund going to be? [Poll] appeared first on 9to5Google . from 9to5Google https://ift.tt/2lQKvig

In Google Messages, you can send reactions to received messages with a selection of emoji, no matter who texted you. This guide will quickly show you how to react to messages. more… The post Google Messages: How to use emoji reactions with any recipient appeared first on 9to5Google . from 9to5Google https://ift.tt/xgPf4Ho

Samsung has gained a reputation as one of the better Android device makers in terms of releasing updates in a timely manner. The latest Android security update for September 2022 has begun rolling out to these Samsung Galaxy phones and tablets. more… The post Samsung September 2022 update rolling out for these Galaxy devices appeared first on 9to5Google . from 9to5Google https://ift.tt/uDWHope

Logitech recently announced the G Cloud, a fully self-sufficient handheld that’s made specifically to handle cloud-based games. So what can you play on the newest in cloud devices? This guide will take you through the Logitech G Cloud’s capabilities, including Xbox, GeForce Now, Stadia, and even Amazon Luna. more… The post Logitech G Cloud: Which games you can play on the newest cloud handheld? appeared first on 9to5Google . from 9to5Google https://ift.tt/YJyOPlr

As telegraphed by September’s Google Play system update , the Wear OS Play Store is beginning to get its new redesign. more… The post Google Play Store redesign for Wear OS rolling out [U] appeared first on 9to5Google . from 9to5Google https://ift.tt/mThkbw1

As Stadia shuts down, Google is giving out refunds to anyone who invested in Stadia hardware or purchased games on the platform. Along with that, the developers of Embr, one of the only early access titles to have been launched on Stadia, are giving Stadia players a free Steam key. more… The post Embr, one of Stadia’s first early access titles, giving players a free Steam key amid platform shutdown appeared first on 9to5Google . from 9to5Google https://ift.tt/H1lQp2y

Today’s best Android game and app deals are now live down below the fold. This afternoon’s Google Play discounts are joined by OnePlus 10T at $100 off as well as this deal on Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro and offers on Skagen’s latest Gen 6 Wear OS Smartwatches . But for now it’s about the apps headlined by titles like Despotism 3k, Door Kickers, Earth 3D – World Atlas, SPHAZE: Sci-fi puzzle game, and more. Hit the jump for a complete look at today’s best Android app deals.  more… The post Android app deals of the day: Door Kickers, Despotism 3k, SPHAZE, and more appeared first on 9to5Google . from 9to5Google https://ift.tt/pYZqEr6

Stadia is dead. After three years of ups and downs, the platform as confirmed to shut down early next year, and Google has immediately stopped selling all hardware related to its gaming efforts. While the Stadia Controller is dead, we still wish Google would unlock support for using it over Bluetooth. more… The post Google has already stopped selling the Stadia Controller – now it needs Bluetooth unlocked appeared first on 9to5Google . from 9to5Google https://ift.tt/5FAgBuJ

YouTube Music is a good combination of audio and video, with music straight from YouTube’s huge backlog of content. Sometimes, you might want to dive in with audio-only mode, which can dramatically reduce your data usage when listening. This guide will take you through the process. more… The post YouTube Music’s audio-only mode: How to stop music videos from playing appeared first on 9to5Google . from 9to5Google https://ift.tt/pVwg9o0

Google is becoming a better place for restaurant browsing by letting you search directly for dishes, while Search is also set to get a slew of new shopping features. more… The post Google will let you directly search for dishes at nearby restaurants and adds more shopping features appeared first on 9to5Google . from 9to5Google https://ift.tt/TLCYI8j

This month, Fitbit has released not one, not two, but three new smart wearables. Today we take an in-depth look at the new very slim and colorful . It is easy to use, low cost, and still packs a lot of health and fitness features. Read on to see if the Fitbit Inspire 3 would be the perfect fit for you. more… The post Fitbit Inspire 3 in-depth review: a colorful improvement! appeared first on 9to5Google . from 9to5Google https://ift.tt/Ak8XbdK

“Speech Services by Google” is responsible for providing text-to-speech (TTS) and speech-to-text (transcription) capabilities for Android apps. Google is now rolling out a major TTS audio quality upgrade for 64-bit Android devices. more… The post Android apps are getting a ‘major’ Google TTS quality upgrade appeared first on 9to5Google . from 9to5Google https://ift.tt/d8pocR6

The Pixel Watch is a product that’s been anticipated and hyped up for years, and it’s finally hitting the market in just a week. But what’s the most important element of the Pixel Watch? According to 9to5Google readers, there’s a pretty clear priority for what Google needs to get right with the Pixel Watch. more… The post Here’s what 9to5Google readers care about most on the upcoming Pixel Watch appeared first on 9to5Google . from 9to5Google https://ift.tt/g6ae9KP

Square appears to be preparing to allow merchants with Android devices to accept “Tap to Pay” contactless NFC payments without a dedicated card reader. more… The post Square is working to bring iPhone-like ‘Tap to Pay’ for merchants on Android appeared first on 9to5Google . from 9to5Google https://ift.tt/PtdlhBG

Samsung’s 2023 flagship phones have started leaking out, with a new set of CAD-based renders today showing off the design of the Galaxy S23 Ultra. more… The post The Galaxy S23 Ultra looks basically identical to the S22 Ultra in first leaked renders [Gallery] appeared first on 9to5Google . from 9to5Google https://ift.tt/juxtv9Y

There’s nothing worse than sending an email too early or without double-checking it. Fortunately, there are ways to prevent that in Gmail with the “undo send” feature. This guide will take you through unsending an email in Gmail on the web and in the app. more… The post Can you unsend an email in the Gmail app? How to stop a mistaken email in its tracks appeared first on 9to5Google . from 9to5Google https://ift.tt/TB9SaMX

As Google works on an Omnibox redesign for Android, Chrome on desktops is getting a very handy shortcut that lets you quickly search your history and bookmarks right from the address bar. more… The post Chrome now lets you search your @history and @bookmarks from the address bar appeared first on 9to5Google . from 9to5Google https://ift.tt/REDfSK0

Last year Google debuted a new battery widget on Pixel phones that shows how much juice is left in your phone and its connected devices. Now, in an update, the Pixel battery widget is also showing a time estimate for how long the remaining battery will last. more… The post Google Pixel battery widget now shows how long your phone will last appeared first on 9to5Google . from 9to5Google https://ift.tt/l4CZQzH

Google has begun rolling out Android Auto version 8.2 to those enrolled in the beta , bringing a revamped dock to the much-anticipated “Coolwalk” redesign. more… The post Android Auto 8.2 beta begins rolling out, tweaks dock of ‘Coolwalk’ redesign appeared first on 9to5Google . from 9to5Google https://ift.tt/PM0Eisn

The Pixel Watch is a product that’s been developed for years, and is finally set to arrive in just a week. But as we approach the long-awaited arrival, new details give cause for hesitation. Recently, teaser videos posted by Google are raising questions around the thickness of the screen bezels on the Pixel Watch. more… The post Google Pixel Watch teasers raise questions on bezel size – do you think they’re too thick? [Poll] appeared first on 9to5Google . from 9to5Google https://ift.tt/gGUZ1C6

With the rise of cloud gaming has come a new focus on game controllers for smartphones, and there have been some unique ideas. From cooling fans to compact sizes, there’s something for everyone. For the Xbox Game Pass player, the Moga XP7-X Plus might just be the ultimate gaming controller, but one element leaves it behind. more… The post Review: Moga XP7-X Plus would be the ultimate cloud gaming controller if it wasn’t living in the past appeared first on 9to5Google . from 9to5Google https://ift.tt/xUqaWv2

Android 13 hit Pixel phones in August and has since rolled out to some devices from OnePlus and Oppo, as well as Samsung devices through a beta program. Now, Samsung is bringing Android 13, in beta, to the Galaxy A52 in its first expansion past flagships. more… The post Samsung expands Android 13 beta to last year’s affordable Galaxy A52 appeared first on 9to5Google . from 9to5Google https://ift.tt/YH5LOgm

Samsung has gained a reputation as one of the better Android device makers in terms of releasing updates in a timely manner. The latest Android security update for September 2022 has begun rolling out to these Samsung Galaxy phones and tablets. more… The post Samsung September 2022 update rolling out for these Galaxy devices appeared first on 9to5Google . from 9to5Google https://ift.tt/qWBjK1X

Storage has been by far the biggest problem around Google’s Android-powered Chromecast, but the new Chromecast with Google TV (HD) actually unlocks a little bit more storage compared to the prior model. more… The post Chromecast with Google TV (HD) unlocks a bit more storage for users versus 4K model appeared first on 9to5Google . from 9to5Google https://ift.tt/EsdokV6

After testing in a limited capacity for several months, the Material You refresh for YouTube Studio is now beginning to roll out more widely. more… The post Material You update for YouTube Studio mobile begins rolling out appeared first on 9to5Google . from 9to5Google https://ift.tt/Rwc4rfL

Android 12 is still a very new version of the platform, but Samsung is launching the update for its Galaxy devices less than a month after Google’s own Pixel phones. More devices will be updated over the coming months, and Samsung has confirmed a preliminary list of devices that will be updated. more… The post Samsung has updated these devices to Android 12 appeared first on 9to5Google . from 9to5Google https://ift.tt/AeixT8Q

The recently announced Memories revamp with added vertical swipe gesture is now beginning to roll out more widely in Google Photos on Android. more… The post Google Photos new Memories revamp w/ vertical swipe gesture begins rolling out appeared first on 9to5Google . from 9to5Google https://ift.tt/xAKzZo4

Season 34 of The Simpsons kicked off tonight with a “couch gag” that pays tribute to Google Chrome’s Dino game.  more… The post The Simpsons ‘couch gag’ pays tribute to Chrome Dino game appeared first on 9to5Google . from 9to5Google https://ift.tt/VywZLFI

In recent days, Google Photos users scrolling back several years through their library have found pictures that can be best described as “corrupted.” more… The post Some Google Photos users finding that old images have been ‘corrupted’ appeared first on 9to5Google . from 9to5Google https://ift.tt/VKjIJwq

A lot about the Pixel Watch has leaked in recent weeks, and we now have a look at the retail box for Google’s first wearable. more… The post Google Pixel Watch retail box emphasizing ‘with Fitbit’ leaks appeared first on 9to5Google . from 9to5Google https://ift.tt/DYjFHEc

After making it easy to “Save” your queue as a playlist, YouTube Music’s Autoplay is testing suggestion chips to filter what appears. more… The post YouTube Music adding filters to customize the Autoplay queue [U] appeared first on 9to5Google . from 9to5Google https://ift.tt/j5NCo3v

In recent weeks, YouTube has been testing a redesign of the video screen , and Material You tweaks are now coming to the homepage. The video site is clearly working on a big overhaul of its clients for all platforms. more… The post YouTube homepage redesign will bring Material You tweaks, black dark theme appeared first on 9to5Google . from 9to5Google https://ift.tt/CgvcXNu

Earlier this year, YouTube Music redesigned its playlist and album views for tablets, but now it looks to be opting for a different interface on phones as part of a series of tweaks that add Material You buttons across the Android app. more… The post YouTube Music getting Material You-aligned button tweaks [Gallery] appeared first on 9to5Google . from 9to5Google https://ift.tt/WOuXkq7

Google Stadia added several new games this week for the first time in a while, as the platform has also added a new “Retro” section and picked up some new hardware. more… The post Stadia Changelog: New ‘Retro’ section, Chromecast (HD) is the latest compatible device appeared first on 9to5Google . from 9to5Google https://ift.tt/abnzw5d

Samsung has been rolling out Android 13 in beta to some devices over the past month, but it seems the company has plans to launch the update for all users by the end of the year on these select devices. more… The post These Samsung devices are reportedly getting Android 13 by the end of the year appeared first on 9to5Google . from 9to5Google https://ift.tt/WOEfPnR

Google Nest announced today that it’s replacing “some 3rd Gen Nest Learning Thermostat Heat Links in the UK and other European countries” following the discovery of an issue. more… The post Google replacing ‘some’ Nest Thermostat Heat Links in Europe ‘at no cost’ and out of warranty appeared first on 9to5Google . from 9to5Google https://ift.tt/sqnM2Lx

Google’s presence sensing detects whether somebody is home using your phone’s location, Nest smart home devices, and now Nest Hubs and speakers. more… The post Google Home presence sensing can now use Nest Hub and speakers as signals appeared first on 9to5Google . from 9to5Google https://ift.tt/cregInm

Google’s newest TV companion is the Chromecast HD. Both it and the Chromecast of 2020 look identical and share a lot of the same features, so what are the main differences? Let’s find out. more… The post Chromecast with Google TV HD vs. Chromecast 4K: Here’s what’s new and different appeared first on 9to5Google . from 9to5Google https://ift.tt/W2Yg9ol

Swipe actions have been around for almost as long as we can remember. In Gmail, they let you easily sort incoming mail with a quick swipe. In Google Messages, swipe actions act in pretty much the same way. more… The post Google Messages ‘Swipe Actions’: What they are, and how to change them appeared first on 9to5Google . from 9to5Google https://ift.tt/ezaK9NV

A recent bug with the YouTube Music app on Android keeps your display on, regardless of the set screen timeout interval. more… The post YouTube Music for Android bug keeps your screen on [U: Fixed] appeared first on 9to5Google . from 9to5Google https://ift.tt/KqX1m6B

With the launch of Fitbit’s latest devices, “ Fitbit by Google ” branding was introduced. The Sense 2 and Versa 4 already have a UI modeled after Wear OS 3 , but the integration is getting deeper from 2023 onward when Google Accounts will be required to use Fitbit. more… The post Fitbit will require a Google Account to use new devices and features from 2023 onward appeared first on 9to5Google . from 9to5Google https://ift.tt/A103cGa

Our collection of the day’s best deals on Android games and apps is live and waiting down below the fold. We are also tracking up to $250 off the Pixel 6 Pro  and Google’s Nest Learning Thermostat , but for now it’s all about the software. Today’s app deal lineup is headlined by titles like Evoland, Titan Quest: Legendary Edition, 7Days: Offline Mystery Story, Murders on Budapest, 3D EARTH PRO, and more. Head below for a complete look at today’s best Android app deals.  more… The post Android app deals of the day: Evoland, Titan Quest, 3D EARTH PRO, and more appeared first on 9to5Google . from 9to5Google https://ift.tt/y3RzoCg

Given the large user base, Google rarely makes major changes to the interface of its browser. However, one in-development redesign plans to “modernize” the Chrome Omnibox on Android. more… The post Chrome for Android working on Omnibox redesign [Gallery] appeared first on 9to5Google . from 9to5Google https://ift.tt/zXaZbqf

Previously announced by Google, the latest update to the dedicated app for the Pixel Buds Pro brings us closer to having a built-in, customizable five-band equalizer. more… The post Pixel Buds Pro update readies five-band equalizer, volume balancing appeared first on 9to5Google . from 9to5Google https://ift.tt/BYRUnOJ

Watch faces that let people set pictures of their family and friends are quite popular. Ahead of the Pixel Watch, Google Photos is readying support for such an integration. more… The post Google Photos preps Wear OS watch face support, likely for Pixel Watch appeared first on 9to5Google . from 9to5Google https://ift.tt/5zblZgy

While Samsung’s foldables have been growing in popularity, Microsoft has also been working on its dual-screen Surface Duo series. But in recent weeks, the Surface Duo 2 has been unavailable for purchase, signaling to some that Microsoft may have discontinued the product. However, that’s not the case. more… The post Surface Duo 2 isn’t dead just yet – Microsoft plans to ‘innovate’ on the form factor appeared first on 9to5Google . from 9to5Google https://ift.tt/RIHtJhE

Other than just sending someone a link to a video, YouTube has added a new way to share fixed portions of those videos with friends. The YouTube Clips feature is fast, easy, and a much better option than sending an entire video. Here’s how it works. more… The post YouTube’s ‘Clip’ feature: How to quickly share portions of videos with others appeared first on 9to5Google . from 9to5Google https://ift.tt/ovnQdb5