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The Skyworth Clarus is the first outdoor TV with Google TV

Andrew Romero - Dec. 19th 2022 10:40 am PT

Google TV is a great OS for streaming and finding the content you want. Whether
that comes in the form of a Chromecast or natively installed on a TV, it’s one
of our favorites. Now, even outdoor TVs are seeing Google TV loaded onto them,
starting with the Skyworth Clarus.





How to remove backgrounds from your images on Android

Andrew Romero - Dec. 19th 2022 10:05 am PT

Image editing software that can automatically complete tasks has advanced so far
that it’s genuinely astounding. One neat trick that some apps and phones can do
is remove backgrounds from images, giving you a clean new photo with just the
subject. Here’s how to get started removing the background in images on Android.






Deals: Samsung’s Galaxy Watch 5 Pro hits $399, Bose QC Earbuds II $229, more

Rikka Altland - Dec. 19th 2022 9:24 am PT

All of today’s best deals are now going live to start off Monday and come
headlined by the flagship Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 Pro at $399. That’s on top of a
new all-time low on the Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II at $229 and a chance to
save on Hisense’s 2022 VRR 75-inch 4K Smart Google TV. Hit the jump for all that
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AAWireless adapter for wireless Android Auto stock returns as production moves
out of China

Ben Schoon - Dec. 19th 2022 8:17 am PT

It’s easier than ever to get wireless Android Auto in your car thanks to
adapters, and the first company to tackle that goal was AAWireless. Now,
AAWireless is making a couple of moves behind-the-scenes including pulling
production of the device out of China and revamping the packaging.






GOOGLE LENS WILL SOON BE ABLE TO DECIPHER PRESCRIPTIONS FROM YOUR DOCTOR’S BAD
HANDWRITING

Ben Schoon

- Dec. 19th 2022 8:06 am PT



@NexusBen



Google Lens
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If you have trouble understanding what your doctor just wrote down for you,
Google Lens might just be able to help with an upcoming feature.

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GOOGLE SEARCH JUST SAW ITS HIGHEST TRAFFIC EVER, NEW EASTER EGG CELEBRATES
ARGENTINA’S WORLD CUP WIN

Ben Schoon

- Dec. 19th 2022 7:34 am PT



@NexusBen



Google Search
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Yesterday’s World Cup final turned out to have a crazy ending, and courtesy of
that roller coaster, Google Search saw its highest traffic ever.

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ONEPLUS 11 AND ONEPLUS BUDS PRO 2 OFFICIALLY LAUNCHING IN FEBRUARY

Ben Schoon

- Dec. 19th 2022 6:00 am PT



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OnePlus has today confirmed that its next major flagship smartphone – the
OnePlus 11 – and new earbuds will arrive at an event in February.

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SAMSUNG DECEMBER 2022 UPDATE ROLLING OUT FOR THESE GALAXY DEVICES

Damien Wilde

- Dec. 19th 2022 1:10 am PT



@iamdamienwilde



Samsung
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The latest wave of Samsung Galaxy phones is receiving the most recent December
2022 security update. Here’s just how the Korean tech giant is handling the
rollout.

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GOOGLE PIXEL TABLET AND SPEAKER DOCK PROTOTYPES LEAK ON FACEBOOK MARKETPLACE
[GALLERY]

Abner Li

- Dec. 18th 2022 11:50 pm PT



@technacity



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In what’s no longer a surprising occurrence for unreleased Google hardware, a
leak of the Pixel Tablet and its Charging Speaker Dock has surfaced on Facebook
Marketplace.

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‘NIGHT TOUR’ WILL RENT YOU A GOOGLE PIXEL FOR ASTROPHOTOGRAPHY AT JAPANESE
STARGAZING SPOT

Abner Li

- Dec. 18th 2022 7:40 pm PT



@technacity



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Stargazing increasingly requires that you travel a good distance away from
lights. In Japan, Google is presenting a “Night Tour” event where you go to a
ticketed location and can rent a Pixel for astrophotography.

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STADIA PLAYERS CAN NOW DOWNLOAD PC COPIES OF THEIR UBISOFT GAMES AS TRANSFERS
BEGIN

Ben Schoon

- Dec. 18th 2022 9:49 am PT



@NexusBen



Stadia Ubisoft
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Google Stadia is set to shut down on January 18, and ahead of that date, Ubisoft
is now rolling out PC copies of games to players who purchased games on Google’s
platform.

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NEST WIFI PRO GETS FIRST-EVER DISCOUNT ON GOOGLE STORE, AMAZON [U: ENDS SUNDAY]

Abner Li

- Dec. 18th 2022 12:38 am PT



@technacity



Google Store Google Nest Wifi Pro
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The Nest Wifi Pro is just over a month old, and the first discount on the Wi-Fi
6E system is now available from the US Google Store.

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UAV specialist Aerit’s trial brings drone delivery closer in Sweden

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December 17




WHAT APPS SUPPORT THE NEW ANDROID 13 MEDIA PLAYER [UPDATED]

Abner Li

- Dec. 17th 2022 6:32 pm PT



@technacity



Apps & Updates Android 13
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Android 13’s most obvious UI change is a redesign of the lockscreen and
notification shade media player. However, not all music, podcasts, and audio
apps have been updated to support them yet, and here’s our running list of what
controls have been modernized.

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GOOGLE GIVING WEAR OS ‘LOW-POWER USER INTERFACE EXPERTISE’ WITH KORULAB
ACQUISITION

Abner Li

- Dec. 17th 2022 12:58 pm PT



@technacity



Wear OS
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With battery capacity inherently constrained by the size of wearables,
optimizing the OS that runs on miniature devices is the approach to take. Google
has acquired KoruLab to boost Wear OS on this front.

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GOOGLE WALLET ADDS WHIMSICAL PAY ANIMATIONS FOR THE HOLIDAYS

Abner Li

- Dec. 17th 2022 4:30 am PT



@technacity



Apps & Updates Google Wallet
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If you recently used Google Wallet on Android, you might have noticed a touch of
holiday whimsy on the Pay screen.

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December 16



Google Duplex powering ‘where to watch the World Cup near me’ searches

Abner Li - Dec. 16th 2022 3:44 pm PT

While Duplex on the Web is going away, Google is still committed to the voice
version of the conversational technology that can make human-sounding calls and
maintain real conversations. Google’s latest use of Duplex is behind “where to
watch the World Cup near me” searches.





Eufy strips ‘local-only’ promises from its camera privacy commitment after being
caught lying

Ben Schoon - Dec. 16th 2022 12:45 pm PT

Anker’s Eufy has been under intense scrutiny over the past two months, with its
cameras being revealed not only to boldly lie about “local-only” storage but
also to have glaring security holes that the company refuses to acknowledge.
Now, the company is removing those promises from its website.






PIXEL 7 AND 7 PRO REPAIR PARTS, INCLUDING DISPLAY AND BATTERY, NOW ON IFIXIT

Abner Li

- Dec. 16th 2022 12:15 pm PT



@technacity



Google Pixel 7 Google Pixel 7 Pro iFixit
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Following the Pixel 6a in November, iFixit now sells genuine repair parts for
the Pixel 7 and 7 Pro as part of its continued partnership with Google.

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Android app deals of the day: Railways, Traffix, Demetrios, KNIGHTS, and much
more

from 9to5Toys - Dec. 16th 2022 12:11 pm PT

Your Friday edition of the best Android game and app deals courtesy of Google
Play is now live and waiting down below the fold. Just be sure to check out the
price drops we are now tracking on Google’s latest Pixel Buds Pro at the best
price yet as well as Motorola’s all-new Edge 2022 5G smartphone and Lenovo’s Tab
M10 Plus 3rd Gen running Android 12. As for the apps, highlight offers include
titles like Traffix: Traffic Simulator, Railways, Package Inc, Demetrios,
KNIGHTS, and more. Head below for a complete look at all of today’s best Android
game and app deals. 




Chrome’s in-page price tracking button is live on Android devices

Andrew Romero - Dec. 16th 2022 11:45 am PT

As part of a series of updates aimed at making holiday shopping easier, Google
recently released a change that allows you to track prices right in Chrome.
While that feature has been live on desktop for some time, Chrome’s price
tracking feature is now available on Android.





Nvidia Shield TV will lose GameStream for PC streaming in a coming update

Ben Schoon - Dec. 16th 2022 11:40 am PT

Nvidia just revealed that the Shield TV will lose its native GameStream support
in the new year.




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GOOGLE’S PIXEL FOLD IS GOING TO BE A BIGGER OPPO FIND N2 – SHOULD IT?

Ben Schoon

- Dec. 16th 2022 11:30 am PT



@NexusBen



Feature Google Pixel Google Pixel Foldable Oppo Find N2
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It’s no secret at this point that there’s a Google Pixel Fold in the pipeline,
and all signs point to the hardware being quite similar to the Oppo Find N2. Is
that the right choice? Personally, I have mixed feelings.

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WHAT IS MATTER, AND WHY ARE SO MANY SMART HOME COMPANIES SUPPORTING IT?

Andrew Romero

- Dec. 16th 2022 11:15 am PT



@ChaosRomero



Matter
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Setting up and pairing smart home tech has always been a little limiting. If you
find yourself using devices from different ecosystems, there is a good chance
that the thing you thought would make things easier actually makes it more
difficult. Matter is set to change that. This guide will explain what Matter is
and why it’s so important to the smart home user.

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TWITTER NOW SUPPORTS ANDROID 13’S THEMED ICONS

Ben Schoon

- Dec. 16th 2022 11:06 am PT



@NexusBen



Twitter Android 13 Material You
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To say things at Twitter have been a bit chaotic lately is an understatement,
but there is a positive note in the latest update on Android – Twitter supports
themed icons now.

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DroneDJ 

UK’s MoD launches $157 million small drone program for troops

Drone video captures millions in Argentina feting World Cup win

Brazil’s Grupo DR1 to drive Aerodyne’s Latin American expansion

UAV specialist Aerit’s trial brings drone delivery closer in Sweden

Autel holiday deals slash drone bundle prices by up to 35%

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GOOGLE VOICE NOW AUTOMATICALLY SWITCHES BETWEEN WI-FI AND CELLULAR

Abner Li

- Dec. 16th 2022 10:55 am PT



@technacity



Apps & Updates Google Workspace Google Voice
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Google Voice rarely sees big updates that aren’t primarily enterprise-facing
these days, but it is now getting “intelligent network switching” to improve
call quality.

expand full story


NOTHING OS 1.5 WALKTHROUGH: HOW CLOSELY DOES THIS MIMIC THE PIXEL EXPERIENCE?
[VIDEO]

Damien Wilde

- Dec. 16th 2022 10:35 am PT



@iamdamienwilde



Video Nothing Nothing Phone (1)
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Nothing has hit the ground running with the Phone (1). The firm’s first
smartphone ships with a close-to-AOSP build, but it has taken longer than
expected to release Nothing OS 1.5 atop Android 13. Just what’s new and does
this improve the experience? We’ve gone hands-on to find out.

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GOOGLE HOME APP FOR WEAR OS 3 UPDATE SIMPLIFIES NAVIGATION, MORE

Abner Li

- Dec. 16th 2022 9:43 am PT



@technacity



Apps & Updates Wear OS Google Home
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Citing user feedback since the Public Preview launched in October, Google is
rolling out an update to the Home for Wear OS app.

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Google Lens shortcut comes to google․com on Android

Abner Li - Dec. 16th 2022 9:28 am PT

Following desktop back in November, a Google Lens shortcut has now been added to
google.com on Android for another way to launch the visual search tool. 





Deals: Motorola Edge 2022 hits $350 low, ASUS Chromebook Flip CX3 $530, more

Rikka Altland - Dec. 16th 2022 9:20 am PT

Heading into the weekend, all of the best discounts are now up for grabs and
headlined by Motorola’s all-new Edge 2022 5G at the best price ever of $350.
Speaking of all-time lows, the new ASUS Chromebook Flip CX3 is also getting in
on those deep discounts at $530 to go alongside the second-ever chance to save
$100 on the Bose QuietComfort 45 ANC Headphones. Hit the jump for all that and
more in the latest 9to5Toys Lunch Break.






WHAT IS YOUR ANDROID ‘PHONE OF THE YEAR’ FOR 2022? [POLL]

Damien Wilde

- Dec. 16th 2022 9:00 am PT



@iamdamienwilde



Android
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If we were to be completely honest, 2022 has been a fairly modest year for the
Android platform – especially for Google. That’s not to say we haven’t had
impressive new entrants, upgrades, and new releases, and one must be crowned
“Phone of the Year” for 2022 by you – our readers.

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$84, more

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first sale to…

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Google Maps could get new competition as Meta, Microsoft, and more team up

Ben Schoon - Dec. 16th 2022 8:59 am PT

Google Maps is a powerful tool for navigating our world, but it doesn’t have a
ton of strong competition. That may soon change, though, as a new mapping
initiative backed by Meta, Microsoft, and other big names gets going in the
“Overture Maps Foundation.”






SAMSUNG RE-RELEASES ITS INTERNET BROWSER FOR WEAR OS SMARTWATCHES

Ben Schoon

- Dec. 16th 2022 8:44 am PT



@NexusBen



Samsung Wear OS
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Smartwatches are capable of a lot, but you’ll often find that most apps on Wear
OS and other platforms focus on simplifying data. Last year, Samsung launched a
full-fledged web browser for Wear OS that mysteriously disappeared, but now,
it’s back.

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HERE’S WHAT THE GALAXY S23, S23+, AND GALAXY S23 ULTRA LOOK LIKE, AS SHOWN BY
DUMMY UNITS

Ben Schoon

- Dec. 16th 2022 7:51 am PT



@NexusBen



Samsung Samsung Galaxy S23 Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
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Samsung is expected to unveil its next flagship lineup, the Galaxy S23 series,
in February. Ahead of the new year, though, a handful of dummy units offer a
first look at what the Galaxy S23, S23+, and S23 Ultra look like in person.

expand full story

Electrek 

This GM plan to capture EV market will only charge up electric vehicle
detractors

Tesla Gigafactory Mexico expected to be announced in the coming days

Tesla announces Giga Berlin reached 3,000 electric cars per week

Twitter votes for Elon Musk to step down after pressure from Tesla investors

Testing the highest-quality full-suspension fat-tire electric bike I’ve ever
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PreviousNext


YOUTUBE MUSIC GETS HASHTAG PAGES, LESS REPETITION IN RADIOS, PLAYLIST CARDS, AND
MORE 

Abner Li

- Dec. 16th 2022 3:45 am PT



@technacity



Apps & Updates YouTube Music
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The YouTube Music recap of what launched in the past two months is here with a
handful of new additions that haven’t been widely noticed yet, like hashtag
pages.

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December 15




WHAT ANDROID AUTOMOTIVE LOOKS LIKE ON THE 2023 HONDA ACCORD [GALLERY]

Abner Li

- Dec. 15th 2022 7:24 pm PT



@technacity



Android Automotive
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Honda announced last September that it would start using Android Automotive, and
the first car to do so will be the 2023 Accord. 

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YOUTUBE MUSIC POLL LETS YOU VOTE ON WHAT FREE FEATURE YOU WANT THE MOST

Abner Li

- Dec. 15th 2022 4:21 pm PT



@technacity



Apps & Updates YouTube Music
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Team YouTube on Twitter is running a poll this afternoon on “what feature do you
want the most on ad-supported” YouTube Music.

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DroneDJ 

UK’s MoD launches $157 million small drone program for troops

Drone video captures millions in Argentina feting World Cup win

Brazil’s Grupo DR1 to drive Aerodyne’s Latin American expansion

UAV specialist Aerit’s trial brings drone delivery closer in Sweden

Autel holiday deals slash drone bundle prices by up to 35%

PreviousNext


SPOTIFY ROLLS OUT SUPPORT FOR THE ANDROID 13 MEDIA PLAYER [U]

Abner Li

- Dec. 15th 2022 3:47 pm PT



@technacity



Apps & Updates Android 13 Spotify
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Third-party apps have been rather slow to support the Android 13 media player,
with Spotify just starting to do so.

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YOUTUBE MUSIC WILL LET YOU CREATE A CUSTOM RADIO BY PICKING ARTISTS, MORE

Abner Li

- Dec. 15th 2022 2:42 pm PT



@technacity



Apps & Updates YouTube Music
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YouTube Music already lets you customize your current queue by familiarity,
genre, mood, energy level, and more directly from the Now Playing screen, and it
might soon get the in-depth ability to create a custom radio.

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NOTHING PHONE (1) IS FIRST NON-PIXEL WITH GOOGLE’S PERSONAL SAFETY APP, NO CRASH
DETECTION

Kyle Bradshaw

- Dec. 15th 2022 1:55 pm PT



@SkylledDev



Nothing Phone (1) Personal Safety
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As part of its beta update to Android 13, the Nothing Phone (1) has become the
first non-Pixel Android device with Google’s suite of Personal Safety tools.

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AirPods Pro 2 return to $200 low in Monday’s best deals, Apple Watch Ultra $50
off, more

How US 5G speed and availability compare to international coverage and
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your…

Reported 2023 Mac Pro plan would be understandable, but still potentially
concerning

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GOOGLE STADIA PLAYERS WILL BE ABLE TO PORT THEIR PROGRESS IN HITMAN GAMES TO
OTHER PLATFORMS

Ben Schoon

- Dec. 15th 2022 1:25 pm PT



@NexusBen



Stadia
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When Google Stadia shuts down on January 18, players will also lose their save
data if they haven’t backed it up already. While some games can use Stadia save
files on other platforms such as PC, others have required developer support to
port over. This week, we’re finally learning how Hitman players will be able to
rescue their Stadia saves.

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HANDS-ON: OPPO FIND N2 IS A MASTERCLASS IN FOLDABLES – IT’S A SHAME IT WON’T GO
GLOBAL

Ben Schoon

- Dec. 15th 2022 12:34 pm PT



@NexusBen



Feature Oppo Oppo Find N2
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Foldable smartphones aren’t exactly “new” anymore, but there are still only a
few options and a lot of room for improvement. Today Oppo announced the Find N2
series, which builds on the company’s first foldable and is perhaps one of the
most polished foldable smartphones released to date.

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Android app deals of the day: Cubasis 3, Quell Memento+, PUSH, and more

from 9to5Toys - Dec. 15th 2022 12:11 pm PT

Google Play’s best Android game and app deals have now been organized for you
down below the fold. Just be sure to scope out today’s all-time low on Lenovo’s
Smart Clock 2 with Assistant from $20 as well as this offer on the ASUS
Chromebook Flip CX3 and these Sony PS5-ready 4K Google TV and sound bar bundles
at up to $500 off. On the app side of things, highlight discounts include titles
like Cubasis 3 – DAW & Studio App, Aces of the Luftwaffe Squadron, Quell
Memento+, PUSH, Business Calculator Pro, and more. Head below for a complete
look at all of today’s best Android game and app deals. 



9to5Toys 

Samsung PRO 512GB microSDXC drops within $1 of the all-time low at $56, more
from $12

Govee’s latest T2 TV Backlighting Kit with 16.4-foot LED Strip falls 20% to new
low of…

Microsoft’s latest Surface Laptop Go 2 with 13.5 hours of battery life hits new
low at…

SK hynix’s 2022 model 7,000MB/s internal SSDs return to holiday pricing from
$84, more

Weber 70th Anniversary 22-inch kettle grill in four iconic ’50s styles sees
first sale to…

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How to hide or customize what channels you see in YouTube TV

Andrew Romero - Dec. 15th 2022 11:41 am PT

YouTube TV sits in a weird spot between traditional cable television and new
digital streaming service. As a hybrid, it retains features like the live guide,
where you can see every channel and what’s playing on them. This explainer will
take you through customizing that page, so you only see the channels you care
about in YouTube TV and hide the ones you don’t.





Google Photos for iOS can now share Memories as more collage styles added

Abner Li - Dec. 15th 2022 11:37 am PT

Google Photos introduced the ability to share its story-based Memories on
Android in September, and the feature is now available for iOS, along with new
collage styles for the New Year.






ANDROID 13 QPR2 BETA 1 FEEDBACK SURVEY NOW LIVE FOR PIXEL

Abner Li

- Dec. 15th 2022 10:54 am PT



@technacity



Android 13 Android 13 Developer Preview
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Google released Android 13 QPR2 Beta 1 on Monday with more than a few changes to
the end-user experience, and Pixel owners can now leave feedback.

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Electrek 

This GM plan to capture EV market will only charge up electric vehicle
detractors

Tesla Gigafactory Mexico expected to be announced in the coming days

Tesla announces Giga Berlin reached 3,000 electric cars per week

Twitter votes for Elon Musk to step down after pressure from Tesla investors

Testing the highest-quality full-suspension fat-tire electric bike I’ve ever
tried

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APPLE, GOOGLE, AND MOZILLA COLLABORATING ON SPEEDOMETER 3 DEVELOPMENT

Abner Li

- Dec. 15th 2022 10:34 am PT



@technacity



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Speedometer is a browser benchmark that measures responsiveness by simulating
user interactions on demo web applications. Introduced by Apple’s WebKit team,
Google Chrome and Mozilla Firefox are now partnering on the development of
Speedometer 3.

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GOOGLE APPEARS TO BE PUSHING ANDROID’S NEW PHOTO PICKER ON MORE APPS, INCLUDING
KEEP AND TWITTER

Ben Schoon

- Dec. 15th 2022 10:13 am PT



@NexusBen



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Back in Android 13’s earlier days, Google announced a new system-wide photo
picker that could improve security and work across any app, but it’s only been
adopted by one major app so far. Recently, though, Google has been pushing the
photo picker on more Android apps, including Google Keep.

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Deals: Lenovo Smart Clock 2 lows from $20, Philips Hue Assistant gear starting
at $22, more

Rikka Altland - Dec. 15th 2022 9:19 am PT

All of today’s best deals are now live on Lenovo’s Smart Clock 2 with Google
Assistant from $20. That’s alongside Philips Hue bulbs on sale from $22 and a
new all-time low on Govee’s Glide Hexa Pro Light Panels. Hit the jump for all
that and more in the latest 9to5Toys Lunch Break.




DroneDJ 

UK’s MoD launches $157 million small drone program for troops

Drone video captures millions in Argentina feting World Cup win

Brazil’s Grupo DR1 to drive Aerodyne’s Latin American expansion

UAV specialist Aerit’s trial brings drone delivery closer in Sweden

Autel holiday deals slash drone bundle prices by up to 35%

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