Новости за 30.04.2024

As previously spotted, Google Messages is now rolling out a “Show expressive animations” setting to disable Reaction Effects, Animated Emoji, and more. 

Google appears to be preparing a new feature for Android that would allow your smartwatch to control the audio output setting on your smartphone.

At its I/O conference in 2019, Google announced that it would be adding augmented reality objects to Search. Over the years since, Google has added a bunch of 3D animals and objects you can view in Google Search using AR — here’s the full list that we’re constantly updating.

Fitbit’s integration into Google continues with Google Wallet replacing Fitbit Pay on smartwatches and trackers in July.

Google’s Pixel 7 Pro and Pixel 8 Pro are well-designed smartphones, but the polished metal finish around the camera module is often easy to scratch and not the best look. Now, though, one Pixel 8 Pro owner took it upon themselves to manually give the metal a brushed look, and it’s really quite nice.

This afternoon’s collection of the best Android game and app deals courtesy of Google Play is now waiting down below. On your way down, scope out the deals we are tracking on Samsung’s Galaxy Buds 2 Pro, the Jabra Elite 4 earbuds with ANC and Google Fast Pair, and SanDisk’s1TB Extreme 190MB/s microSD card, just be sure to also check out this offer on the new Galaxy Tab S6 Lite. As for the apps, highlights include Three Kingdoms, Dream Town Island, Star Wars Pinball 7, The Wild Case, and more.... Читать дальше...

Besides Pixel, Fitbit, and Nest devices, the online Google Store is now selling company merch. Swag includes water bottles, clothing, and some actual toys. 

Google’s Wear OS spent years on the back burner, barely holding on with the help of a couple of brands. But the platform has seen renewed focus over the past couple of years and, now, that’s paying off, as Wear OS is set to make up just shy of 30% of the smartwatch market this year.

OpenAI is equipping ChatGPT with a new feature named “Memory.” The tool allows users to train the language model on a more personal level, though users in Europe and Korea are currently left out.

Customization is still at the heart of Android, and a custom launcher is a great way to personalize a device. Here are some of the best options you should try in 2024 and beyond.

Huawei this week revealed its super interesting new flagship smartphone, but around the corner still is the new “Watch Fit 3,” which does nothing to hide the fact that it’s a clear clone of the Apple Watch.

Rumors have been circulating regarding Samsung’s upcoming lineup of Galaxy Watches, and a new financial report indicates that the company plans to continue the pattern of releasing a “premium” model alongside similar counterparts.

The Google Phone app is picking up a new trick, with the app now rolling out “Audio Emoji” to some users.

Following the last update to gemini.google.com in early March, Google is expanding international availability of the Gemini mobile app and adding a useful shortcut in Chrome. 

Today’s best deals are dropping Fitbit Charge 6 down to $140 as its second discount of the year. It comes joined by the best price ever on Galaxy Buds 2 Pro at $160, as well as this Google-powered Hisense 55-inch 144Hz mini-LED TV at $650. Hit the jump for all that and more in the latest 9to5Toys Lunch Break.

The Google Drive web client is updating its existing keyboard shortcuts to make possible “first-letters navigation.”

Another fresh leak of the Pixel 8a has revealed more images of the device, as well as the pricing in the US which, contrary to past rumors, may not be getting a price hike after all.

Quite a few of Google’s Wear OS apps already offer Tiles, with more from Messages and Wallet maybe on the way if a Play Store collection is to be believed.

A bug in the most recent versions of WhatsApp appears to have broken the ability to send on-device video files on Android phones.

After testing earlier this year, YouTube Music for Android is widely rolling out a sheet-based Cast menu redesign.

In a bizarre set of posts, the official Google Play account on Twitter/X has shared a wildly inaccurate timeline of Sonic the Hedgehog designs over the years.

Google is testing out a new AI-powered “speaking practice” tool in Search that helps users to improve their skills in speaking the English language.

Last month, YouTube TV brought Multiview to the iOS app and it’s soon rolling out on Android.