Новости за 15.05.2024

With the debut of the new iPad Pro, Apple put out a controversial ad that saw creative tools crushed by a hydraulic press. Now, Samsung is firing back at the ad with a brief Galaxy Tab S9 spot that says “creativity cannot be crushed.”

The smart home is getting another boost, as Google has announced the “Home runtime” will allow more TVs, including Chromecast with Google TV, act as a hub for Matter devices in Google Home.

This afternoon’s collection of Wednesday’s best deals on Android games and apps is now ready to go. It appears as though Minecraft is seeing a rare deal in several regions today as part of the game’s 15th anniversary celebration, knocking it down from the regular $7 to $2. That gem joins titles like LEGO Bricktales, ScourgeBringer, Galaxy Trader, LIMBO, and much more. Just be sure to also scope out the deals we are tracking on Samsung’s elevated 47mm Galaxy Watch 6 Bespoke, Google’s latest Pixel Buds Pro... Читать дальше...

Google has redesigned the volume menu in Android 15 Beta 2 with new features and an improved look, too.

Android 15 is now becoming available for devices outside of the Pixel ecosystem, including from OEMs like Nothing, Oppo, OnePlus, Xiaomi, Vivo, and more.

Starting with Android 15, Google is officially changing how Bluetooth works with a new toggle that will automatically re-activate Bluetooth a day after it is turned off.

Beta 2 of Android 15 is available today after Google previewed the major privacy, security, and theft protection tentpoles at I/O 2024.

In addition to Private Space, Android at I/O 2024 is really working to boost the mobile operating system’s theft, security, and privacy protections. 

Android 15 has graduated from Developer Preview, with the beta program now available for Google Pixel devices. Here’s what you need to know about the first Android 15 beta and how to install it.

TVs that run Google’s OS will start to get Android 14 soon, which means more flexibility in terms of energy-saving modes and accessibility. Developers will also be getting access to Compose for TV in beta, which brings better tools that result in even better Android TV apps.

As a part of Google I/O 2024, Android Automotive is getting support for Google Cast, new apps, and more.

Google is launching the first preview of Wear OS 5, which is set to significantly improve battery life for smartwatches.

On the second day of I/O 2024, Google is rolling out Beta 2 of Android 15 for Pixel devices. More broadly, the Android 15 Beta is also coming to Honor, iQOO, Lenovo, Nothing, OnePlus, OPPO, Realme, Sharp, Tecno, vivo, and Xiaomi.

Google Pixel users will be getting a future update that brings control over smart home devices from the Google Home app to their phone’s Bedtime mode.

While all eyes are on the new AI initiatives coming out of Google I/O 2024 and its internet-altering search updates, the deals are still flowing today. The updated Google Pixel Buds Pro are once again seeing a solid $60 price drop alongside some massive deals on the latest Hisense Google smart TVs – there are thousands of dollars in savings at the ready here on the 2024 models. From there, we are seeing some of the elevated (and nicest, in my opinion) 47mm Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 Bespoke configurations with deep deals and savings up to $250. Читать дальше...

The web version of Xbox Cloud Gaming has lacked mouse and keyboard support until today. The company is enabling mouse and keyboard support in open beta.

Visible has a reputation as one of the most affordable cellular plans on the market that won’t short you on performance. Today, Visible announced it’s adding a more affordable annual payment plan that ends up saving the user more.

Google and ADT are preparing to take their smart home and security partnership to the next level with “Trusted Neighbor,” a supercharged method of guest access that will allow users to automate when trusted contacts can enter their home using smart home devices and more.

The Google Home app serves as a central hub to your smart home, and Google is now taking that further than ever before with the launch of Home APIs, which will let other apps and experiences tap into your smart home without additional setup.

Ahead of Google launching Android 15 Beta 2 today, OnePlus is debuting its first Android 15 builds for the OnePlus 12 and OnePlus Open.

Google I/O 2024 isn’t over, but the keynote has come and gone. That keynote hasn’t been met with much excitement and, somehow, the official 10-minute recap of Google I/O 2024’s keynote feels just as slow and repetitive as the full thing.

Jasco is setting the vibes for Eternity with the to its Enbrighten smart lighting lineup. One trend we have been seeing among smart home lighting brands over the last several months is the release of smart permanent outdoor lighting – app- and voice-controlled lighting sets designed to be installed on the outside of your home or in outdoor spaces that are made to stay there, year-round. Many of which are geared towards delivering ambiance of all sorts, from soft white illumination to vibrant and colorful themed vibes for the holidays... Читать дальше...

The Galaxy Watch 7 has cropped up in recent leaks and rumors, mostly surrounding the variants the lineup may contain. One recent rumor suggests that Samsung may equip at least one of the Galaxy Watch 7 models with a chip built on the company’s 3nm process, corroborating previous reports.

Google just announced a new tool called Veo that can generate videos over a minute long based on text prompts, much like a text-to-image tool. It isn’t available to the public just yet, but there is a way to start using it.

The last big design change to Contacts for Android removed the navigation drawer, and Google is now either replacing the FAB or putting it everywhere.