Samsung Galaxy Fold Samsung Galaxy Fold launch event reportedly postponed in China following display issues9to5Google - Ben SchoonEarly impressions of the Samsung Galaxy Fold got a lot of users excited for the device until potentially big display issues started popping up. Now, Samsung has reportedly made the decision to postpone
Google Play Android developers can now enable rounded square icons in Google Play9to5Google - Abner LiBack in March, Google introduced a new rounded square icon requirement for the Google Play Store on Android and Chrome OS. App developers can choose to enable the new icon specification immediately, with
Google Photos Google Photos gaining Android Foldables support, backup status indicators9to5Google - Abner LiAfter rolling out a Material Theme navigation drawer last week, Google Photos for Android is set to receive backup status indicators right in the gallery view. The app is also adding support for Android
Play buttonGoogle Pixel This week’s top stories: $9000 Pixel mishap, Google Camera kiss detection, Nest Hub rebrand9to5Google - Kyle BradshawIn this week’s top stories: a Google error leads to a $9000 shipment of unwanted Pixel 3 phones, the Google Camera app picks up kiss detection, we confirm that the Google Home Hub is being rebranded to
Technology Here’s some new Case-Mate ‘Made for Google’ cases for Pixel 3a and 3a XL9to5Google - Stephen HallWe already told you basically everything there is to know about the Google Pixel 3a and Pixel 3a XL, and Google itself has even — accidentally — confirmed their existence. Now, we have our first hands
Google Lens Google Lens revamp in development with ‘filters’ for Dining, Shopping, & Translate9to5Google - Abner LiAt I/O 2018, Google revamped Lens with real-time recognition, smart text selection, and native camera app integration. A year later, another redesign for Google Lens that adds specific recognition “filters”
Android News Google Opinion Rewards for Android updated with Material Theme redesign9to5Google - Abner LiLast August, we enabled a Material Theme redesign for Google Opinion Rewards on Android. The survey app that compensates users with Play credits or through PayPal is finally rolling out that new look.
Google Lens Google app 9.72 beta breaks weather app, adds newest/oldest sorting in Podcasts [APK Insight]9to5Google - Abner LiWhile last week’s beta revealed a number of exciting in-progress features, Google app 9.72 is a quieter release that actually obscures some features, like Reminders and Intelligent Tips for At A Glance.
Pocketcasts 9to5Google Daily 256: Google’s Pixel 3 refund game is over $9,0009to5Google - Stephen HallListen to a recap of all the top 9to5Google stories of the day. 9to5Google Daily is available on Google Play, iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app, Stitcher, or through our dedicated RSS feed for Pocket Casts
Play buttonGoogle Pixel Alphabet Scoop 050: Google Pixel 3a cometh, Nest Hub Max, Galaxy Fold folds9to5Google - Stephen HallThis week we talk about more Google Pixel 3a and 3a XL which just got a street date, Nest Hub Max and some Google Home stuff (codenames?) and the Galaxy Fold’s fold. Alphabet Scoop is available on Google
Google Fuchsia Friday: Why did the Fuchsia team build a ‘release candidate’ in February?9to5Google - Kyle BradshawWe’ve all been watching and waiting eagerly for the official launch of Fuchsia, Google’s in-development OS for anything and everything, but the company has barely even acknowledged its existence thus Despite
Gmail RIP: Inbox by Gmail is now officially dead as app workarounds stop working9to5Google - Ben SchoonEarlier this month, Google’s Spring Cleaning killed off some beloved products, but none with more outrage from users than Inbox. The unique email app technically closed up shop on April 2nd, but workarounds
Play buttonBose Bose QuietComfort 35 Headphones offer Assistant integration for $257, plus deals on Qi chargers, more9to5Google - Trevor DaughertyScore notable deals on Bose QuietComfort 35 Wireless Headphones, Samsung’s official Qi charger, and Nanoleaf smart lighting in today’s rendition of 9to5Toys Lunch Break. Bose QuietComfort 35 Wireless support
BlackBerry KEY2 BlackBerry Key2 Red Edition coming to the US for $699 w/ extra storage, RAM9to5Google - Ben SchoonIf you’ve still got to get that physical QWERTY fix in your life, BlackBerry is here to help. After announcing it back at MWC 2019, the company has just officially launched the BlackBerry Key2 Red Edition
OnePlus OnePlus job listings hint at future release on Verizon, AT&T, and Sprint9to5Google - Ben SchoonThe OnePlus 6T was the first device from the company to launch on a major US carrier with T-Mobile. OnePlus saw huge success from that, and it appears the company is gearing up to extend carrier support
Google Stadia Google Stadia: How might Google’s cloud gaming platform affect the gaming phone market? [Video]9to5Google - Damien WildeThe release of Google Stadia might not yet be concrete, but it still poses a wider question: how will multi-device streaming affect the growing ‘gaming phone’ market? Gaming is big business, and because
WhatsApp Latest WhatsApp beta testing animated stickers, new Doodle UI emoji9to5Google - Damien WildeThe constant stream of WhatsApp beta updates has new features tried and tested long before they become available to the public. In the latest beta update, we’re seeing brands new animated stickers alongside
Technology Google Sheets adds further enhanced tools for spreadsheet formatting9to5Google - Damien WildeGoogle Docs continues to encroach upon Microsoft Excel territory with the addition of many stalwart Excel functions and features. Announced today, the update includes new tweaks to Google Sheets and enhanced
Google Google’s Project Jacquard is still alive and well, controls entire TED talk presentation9to5Google - Damien WildeDo you remember Project Jacquard? Well, the smart-jacket that Google made in collaboration with Levi’s has now returned, this time packing in the ability to connect to the cloud and control things from
Google Google blocking sign-ins from embedded app browsers to counter man-in-the-middle attacks9to5Google - Abner LiLast week at Cloud Next 2019, Google announced that all Android 7.0+ devices can serve as security keys. However, the reality is that most people do not use 2FA, and other methods are susceptible to man-in-the-middle
Google Google sends over $9,000 worth of Pixel 3s to a customer who just wanted a refund9to5Google - Ben SchoonIf you need proof that Google is still trying to figure out this whole hardware thing, you just have to look at how the company handles its online store. This week, one lucky Pixel 3 buyer stumbled on
Google Drive Google Contacts 3.5.7 adds improved dark theme switcher in settings9to5Google - Abner LiGoogle Contacts last year was one of the first apps to implement a dark theme on Android. Version 3.5.7 today adds a better “Choose theme” switcher in settings that is more apparent to the user and provides
Android News Chrome for Android testing snippets in New Tab Page ‘Articles for you’ [Gallery]9to5Google - Kyle BradshawSlowly but surely, Chrome for Android’s New Tab Page has become one of Google’s many content discovery hubs, thanks to the “Articles for you” section. After a recent code change, the Chrome for Android
Google Chrome Here’s what Google Chrome’s upcoming Reader Mode looks like, how to enable it in Canary9to5Google - Ben SchoonIn a coming update, Google Chrome is picking up a favorite feature from other browsers – a built-in Reader Mode. Here’s what the new feature looks like, as well as how to enable it in the latest Canary
Chromebook New HP Chromebook 15 features touchscreen, premium finish, numeric keypad for $4499to5Google - Abner LiHP’s latest Chromebook features a 15-inch touchscreen display with thin side bezels, and a slightly more premium finish compared to entry-level Chrome OS devices with Android apps. At $449, the HP Chromebook
Samsung Samsung brings dedicated ‘Night’ mode to Galaxy S10 w/ April security update9to5Google - Ben SchoonLow-light photography has been taking the Android world by storm lately, and that’s mainly with the help of special software modes. Now, Samsung is adding a dedicated night mode to the Galaxy S10’s camera.
YouTube Music YouTube Music’s free tier now available on Google Home speakers9to5Google - Abner LiFollowing Home’s new “Gentle Sleep & Wake” feature yesterday, Google speakers and Smart Displays now support YouTube Music’s free tier. This allows you to listen to stations that feature ads, with availability
Technology Potential Google Pixel 3a, 3a XL renders leak out in case ahead of May 7th reveal9to5Google - Ben SchoonIn usual Google fashion, we’re seeing quite a few leaks and renders of the company’s upcoming Pixel 3a and Pixel 3a XL. Today, we’re potentially seeing the first “official” renders of the two smartphones.
Play buttonSanDisk All-time lows on SanDisk storage, Motorola’s X4 smartphone, and fitness trackers highlight today’s deals9to5Google - Trevor DaughertyTodays 9to5Toys Lunch Break includes SanDisk storage, Motorola’s X4 Android smartphone, and the affordable Garmin Forerunner. Head below for more. Pick up 200GB of SanDisk storage for just $25 Amazon a
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