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Google Lens history gets a photo grid UI
Back in March, Google Lens introduced the highly-requested ability to save your Visual Search History, and it has now gotten a big UI update.
Expand Expanding CloseSense 2 and Versa 4 adding YouTube Music controls as Fitbit expands Auto Detect, more
Fitbit today announced a handful of updates for Fitbit devices, including the Sense 2, Versa 4, Charge 6, and Inspire 3.
Expand Expanding CloseAlphabet reports Q2 2024 revenue of $84.7 billion
Alphabet today announced Q2 2024 earnings with $84.72 billion in revenue. These numbers range from April to June.
Expand Expanding CloseYou can get a Galaxy Z Fold 6 S Pen case for 50% off right now as pre-orders end
One big appeal of Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 6 is that it supports the same S Pen features the iconic Galaxy Note series, but you do need to buy an S Pen to go with it. Usually, that’s a $100 expense, but Samsung is currently selling the S Pen case for its latest foldable for 50% off.
Expand Expanding CloseSamsung Galaxy phones now stop you from sideloading Android apps by default
Samsung is enforcing a new “Auto Blocker” on new Galaxy smartphones, which, among other protections, blocks users from sideloading Android apps on their device.
Expand Expanding CloseAndroid game and app deals: Codex of Victory, Afterplace, Legacy 2, and more
Today’s collection of the best Google Play discounts are now ready to go. Joining this afternoon’s Android game and app deals, you’ll want to scope out the price drops we are tracking on the 2024 OnePlus Nord Buds 3 Pro, pre-orders for the brand new OnePlus Pad 2, Google’s ultra-clean Nest WiFi 6E Pro routers and the latest Galaxy Book 4 Edge Snapdragon X Elite Copilot+ PC. That’s on top of the fact that today is your last chance at scoring the pre-order deals on the new Galaxy Watch Ultra and Galaxy Watch 7, Galaxy Buds 3 and Buds 3 Pro, Galaxy Z Fold 6, and Z Flip 6. As for the apps, you’ll find all of today’s best waiting down below.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Pixel 9 Pro XL compared to the Pixel 8 Pro in latest hands-on leak [Gallery]
The Google Pixel 9 series is quickly approaching its debut and, as is traditional, the faucet on leaks continues to move from a drip to a steady stream. Today, we’re getting a first look at the Pixel 9 Pro XL alongside the Pixel 8 Pro it will be replacing next month, showcasing the drastic design changes and the size.
Expand Expanding CloseSamsung is pouring research into ‘AI phones’ with ‘radically different’ hardware
As with everywhere else, AI is taking a big role in the smartphone market. And, apparently, Samsung has plans to make dedicated “AI phones” that are “radically different” from the Galaxy phones we see today.
Expand Expanding CloseDeals: OnePlus Nord Buds 3 Pro $60, Buds Pro 2 $120, OnePlus Pad 2 $50 off, Galaxy Book 4 Edge + FREE $500 monitor, more
Today’s best deals feature some of the first cash discounts on the new OnePlus gear, including both the OnePlus Pad 2 and OnePlus Nord Buds 3 Pro joined by a $60 drop on OnePlus Buds Pro 2. Those offers sit alongside an ongoing deal on the new OnePlus Watch 2R, but we also spotted some serious value on the Galaxy Book 4 Edge Snapdragon X Elite Copilot+ PC too. You can scoop one of these up with a FREE Samsung M7 4K Smart Monitor worth $500 for some dual screen action or to supplement the rest of your rig. Today is your last chance at pre-order deals on the new Galaxy Watch Ultra and Galaxy Watch 7, Galaxy Buds 3 and Buds 3 Pro, Galaxy Z Flip 6, and more ahead of delivery tomorrow, and everything else is waiting below in today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break.
Expand Expanding ClosePrime Video is changing its UI to show more content from additional services
Amazon’s Prime Video is shaking things up a bit by changing its design. The new UI will let you browse different add-on subscription services while also bringing recommendations from across the board with AI.
Expand Expanding CloseADT’s new security system is now available, and Nest Secure hardware features are just the beginning
ADT is launching a new security system, its second with with Google Nest integration, which revives a couple of Nest Secure hardware features, starts at $269, and sets the stage for some big new features to come.
Expand Expanding CloseAndroid 15 beta could reach Samsung Galaxy devices as soon as next week
Samsung has been quietly working behind the scenes on its Android 15 update for Galaxy devices, One UI 7, and it sounds like we might get a first look at the update in the very near future.
Expand Expanding ClosePre-ordering is the best way to buy Samsung’s new devices, and that ends today
Samsung’s pre-order phase has been going strong for the Galaxy Z Fold 6, Flip 6, Watch 7, Watch Ultra, and Galaxy Ring. The period offers better discounts than any other time to buy, but it ends today. Here’s why you might want to pull the trigger before they fully launch; otherwise, you might want to wait for a sale.
Expand Expanding CloseNubia launches Z60 Ultra ‘Leading Version’ with 6,000mAh battery, IP68 rating, more
ZTE sub-brand Nubia has officially unveiled the Z60 Ultra “Leading Version” and the Z60S Pro smartphones with impressive specs and low entry price points.
Expand Expanding CloseYouTube Music rolling out artist page redesign on Android, iOS
After Mark as played for podcast episodes and Sound Search, YouTube Music is rolling out a redesign of artist pages on Android and iOS.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle TV on televisions and Android app can no longer buy TV shows
While “Google TV” has a clear future as seen with the upcoming “Streamer,” it is losing the ability to buy television shows on all platforms and form factors.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Photos adding Documents view to the web
After rolling out some Material 3 tweaks, Google Photos on the web is adding the “Documents” section that’s already available on Android and iOS.
Expand Expanding CloseWhat’s new in the July 2024 Google System Updates [U: 7/22]
The monthly “Google System Release Notes” primarily detail what’s new in Play services, Play Store, and Play system update across Android phones/tablets, Wear OS, Google/Android TV, Auto, and PC. Some features apply to end users, while others are aimed at developers.
Expand Expanding CloseThis ‘Google TV Streamer’ set-top box is what comes after Chromecast [Gallery]
Back in April, we revealed that Google is working on a sequel to the Chromecast with Google TV (4K) from 2020. 9to5Google can now report that this upcoming device will be the “Google TV Streamer.”
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Chrome is no longer ‘deprecating third-party cookies’
In a rather stark turnaround, Google is no longer ending support for third-party cookies in its Chrome browser.
Expand Expanding CloseAndroid game and app deals: Lost Echo, Hero of the Kingdom II, Game of Life 2, and more
This afternoon’s collection of the best deals via Google Play are now up and ready for you down below. On your way down, be sure to scope out the deals we are tracking in the Samsung Black Friday in July sale featuring its Smart Monitors as well as the 2024 edition of the Moto G Power 5G. these $100 price drops on Galaxy Watch models as well as Amazfit smartwatches from $80, and Google’s new AI-equipped mid-ranger Pixel 8a. As for the apps, highlights include titles like Lost Echo, Hero of the Kingdom II, The Game of Life 2, Galaxy Genome, freebie icon pack, and more. Head below for a complete look at today’s best Android game and app deals.
Expand Expanding ClosePixel 9 and 9 Pro XL renders leak offers another look at its pink color
Ahead of its launch in just a few weeks, more Pixel 9 leaks are helping to confirm what Google’s latest flagship series will bring to the table. Now, some new renders of Pixel 9 and Pixel 9 Pro XL are offering a clear look at the two devices, including a pink color that doesn’t seem as vibrant as pictured previously.
Expand Expanding CloseOura Ring Gen 4 certification images appear as Galaxy Ring launches
Right as Samsung’s first smart ring – the Galaxy Ring – nears the end of its pre-order phase, Oura’s answer in the Oura Ring Gen 4 appears in recent certification documents. There’s little to glean in the way of technical advancements, but a sleek new design raises questions.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle bringing Pixel Superfans to a new country
Last year, Google brought the Pixel Superfans program to the UK in the first international expansion outside the US, and it’s now coming to Germany.
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