News Weekly: Pixel Watch 3 repair policy, a welcome Astrophotography change, Gemini upgrades, and more

Google retains its Pixel Watch 3 repair policy, Astrophotography mode is easier to access on Pixels, more Gemini upgrades on your phone and in Gmail, and Imagen 3 is here to help you reimagine the world.


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Smart rings are disposable tech

Some products are built to last. Your smart ring isn't one of them.


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New OPPO Find X8 leak shows promising specs, suggests early launch

While the leak reveals interesting specs, it is still unclear whether all models will be available on a global level.


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Should you upgrade to the Google Pixel Watch 3?

There aren't many options in the Wear OS landscape, so with Google releasing something new, it begs the question of whether you should upgrade to the Pixel Watch 3. There's a lot to like here, but the reality is, all of the new features might not be useful for everyone.


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Instagram is letting you share songs right from your profile

You'll soon be able to add a track to your Instagram profile, giving your feed a fresh, personal vibe.


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Google's new Windows app is its latest attempt to dominate your desktop

Google’s Essentials app will be preinstalled on HP laptops, with more Windows PCs to follow.


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Satellite SOS launches on the Pixel 9, and you can demo it now

Google's Satellite SOS arrived on the Pixel 9 with a chance to demo the life-saving feature.


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This new Mint Mobile deal gives you FOUR FREE lines when you buy one — no, that's not a typo!

If you're an AT&T or Verizon customer, sign up for a three-month data plan at Mint Mobile and you'll get four identical lines for free!


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Gmail's new Gemini feature turns messy notes into polished emails in a snap

Gmail's new 'Polish' feature turns rough drafts into polished emails in seconds.


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The best noise-cancelling headphones on the web just scored a massive discount at Best Buy

Multiple retailers have cut $100 off the price of the Sony WH-1000XM5 wireless headphones, marking a good deal on headphones that perform well amongst their peers.


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Galaxy Tab S10 Plus, Ultra leak teases Galaxy AI and a familiar design

A new leak claimed the Galaxy Tab S10 series could feature Galaxy AI alongside a supposed look at its Plus model.


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A year later, Pixel 8 Pro users can officially use Zoom Enhance — with lessons learned

It took Google nearly a year to ship Zoom Enhance, and it couldn’t do so before announcing the Pixel 8 Pro’s successor.


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The rumored Galaxy Z Fold 6 'Slim' might flaunt a titanium back panel

A report claims that Samsung is considering a titanium panel for the rumored Galaxy Z Fold 6 "slim."


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Ring's new Battery Doorbell now offers a wider view and a longer-lasting battery

Ring announced a new Battery Doorbell that brings a bunch of handy features and easy installation.


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This innovative fan-on-a-chip could make active cooling a reality on phones

xMEMS just introduced the XMC-2400, an active cooling solution based on an all-silicon design that's aimed at phones. Basically, it's a fan that can be used inside a phone to manage thermals.


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Batman: Arkham Shadow first gameplay trailer pays tribute to Asylum fans

We saw the first gameplay trailer for Batman: Arkham Shadow at Gamescom, and it has us even more hyped for the October 2024 release. It's good enough to make non-VR fans jealous of what they won't get to experience.


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Sivga Luan review: Beating Meze at its own game

Sivga's Luan shares a lot of similarities to Meze's iconic 99 Classics, but I think it looks even better, and it has an open back design.


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AI is coming to more budget phones thanks to Qualcomm's new Snapdragon 7s Gen 3

The Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 will pack generative AI, better mobile gaming, and camera upgrades into budget phones.


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Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold vs. Pixel Fold: Should you upgrade?

Here's our Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold vs. Pixel Fold comparison to help you decide whether you should upgrade to the new foldable or keep the old one.


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The Galaxy Tab S10+ and S10 Ultra might stick with the same old charging speeds

Samsung's Tab S10 models appear for certification, but don't hold your breath for super-fast charging.


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Ask Jerry: Can you use an Android phone without Google?

Have a question about the tech in your life? If so, maybe we can get them answered!


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Samsung Galaxy Ring vs. Ultrahuman Ring Air: Is there a lord of the smart rings?

The Galaxy Ring marks Samsung's entry into the world of smart rings, but can it overthrow the Ultrahuman Ring Air? Let's take a look.


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Phone Link is looking more like Windows' answer to Apple's AirDrop

This new Phone Link feature is like AirDrop, but for Android and Windows.


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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 vs. OnePlus Open: A thoroughly one-sided contest

Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold 6 doesn't really move the needle too much, and as a result, it loses out to the year-old OnePlus Open.


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Google's Imagen 3 is now open to everyone in the US

Google claims that Imagen 3 is its best image maker yet, and now more Americans can give it a spin.


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The Pixel Watch 3 should have runners both excited and depressed

Fitbit won't make its own smartwatches anymore, a Pixel Watch executive admitted during Made by Google. And we're disappointed by this missed opportunity to target runners with lightweight Fitbits and hardcore software.


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The Pixel Watch wasn't built for people like me, and I'm not surprised

The Pixel Watch 3 isn't the right choice if you're in a wheelchair. I've come to grips with this.


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News Weekly: Google's big Pixel 9 launch, the US wants to break up Google, and more

Google launched the Pixel 9 series and other devices this week, AT&T won't be carrying one of them, the U.S. government wants to break up Google, Samsung makes some phone mirroring improvements for PCs, and we get a glimpse of the Galaxy S24 FE.


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Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold vs. OnePlus Open: Which foldable should you buy?

The Pixel 9 Pro Fold aims to challenge the best foldables, so does it have what it takes to go up against the OnePlus Open?


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The Pixel 9 camera bump is massive. Google's design director explains why

Google's Director of Design for the Pixel phones discussed why the Pixel 9's camera visor is so large.


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Meta Quest weekly news Roundup: 21 games, 3 new features, and one sad truth

The first VR Games Showcase gave us a look at 17 upcoming games, and some other big-name titles finally have release dates. Plus, a new Meta Quest feature update and sad news about GTA San Andreas VR.


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The Galaxy A35 5G just quietly crashed to its lowest price EVER — score 19% off at Amazon for a limited time

Amazon has cut a historic 19% off the price of the Samsung Galaxy A35 5G, a mid-level phone with solid Galaxy performance, a bright display, and a suite of high-quality cameras.


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Google Pixel Watch 3 vs. Samsung Galaxy Watch 7: Fighting for your wrist

The Pixel Watch 3 adds new features and gets a brighter display. But, is that enough to make it better than the spectacular Galaxy Watch 7?


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How many software updates will the Google Pixel 9 get?

One of the great things about Google Pixel phones, including the new Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro, and Pixel 9 Pro XL, is that they are supported for a long time via OS and security updates.


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Google Meet gets a fresh makeover with on-the-go calling and 'stacked' effects

Google detailed an overhaul inline for its video calling app on mobile devices.


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Google Pixel 9 Pro vs. Pixel 8 Pro: Smaller size, bigger punch

With the Pixel 9 series, Google is introducing a smaller Pro model for the first time ever. Does it make sense to upgrade from a Pixel 8 Pro, though?


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Google Pixel Watch 4: Early rumors, patents, and everything we want improved over the Pixel Watch 3

The Pixel Watch 3 has only just arrived, but we're already seeing specific areas where Google didn't make the specific upgrades we wanted. Here is what the Pixel Watch 4 could do better.


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Google Pixel 9 vs. Pixel 9 Pro

Should you go with the Google Pixel 9 or the Google Pixel 9 Pro? We're here to help you choose between these two new devices.


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Best Google Pixel Watch 3 screen protectors 2024

Future-proof your wearable with the best Google Pixel Watch 3 screen protectors. They don't cost much but go a long way in terms of durability and fortification.


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Best Google Pixel Watch 3 bands 2024

Dress up your smartwatch the right way by getting some of the best Google Pixel Watch 3 bands.


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Should you upgrade to the Pixel 9 or Pixel 9 Pro?

The Google Pixel 9 series comes in four sizes and shapes this year, but are they worth the upgrade, and which do you pick? We have your answer.


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What color Google Pixel 9 should you buy?

The Google Pixel 9 comes in four contrasting shades, so it's a tough call when deciding what color you should buy.


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Made by Google 2024

Here’s everything we announced across Gemini and Android — plus, how we’re bringing these new capabilities to our latest Pixel devices.


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4 new AI-powered Pixel and Android accessibility updates

These new AI-powered features across Pixel and Android help make the world even more accessible.


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Android is reimagining your phone with Gemini

With AI at the core of Android, we’ve rebuilt Gemini and tailored it for your device, in a private and secure way.


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Made by Google event 2024 live blog: Pixel 9, Pro Fold, Watch 3, Gemini, and everything else we expect to see

Follow along with the Android Central staff as we cover the biggest Google product launch of the year! Here’s everything you need to know from the Pixel fall event 2024.


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Ask Jerry: I need the right Chromebook. Why is this so hard?

Have a question about the tech in your life? If so, maybe we can get them answered!


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Smart rings are shockingly good at step counting, with one critical flaw

We tested our favorite smart rings from Samsung, Oura, Amazfit, Ultrahuman, and RingConn and compared their step-count accuracy against our favorite smartwatches from Samsung, Garmin, Google, and others. Here's what we learned.


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Orico Mecha O20 2TB review: Get this rugged external SSD instead of the Samsung T9

Orico usually makes SSD enclosures, but the brand is starting to produce its own SSDs, and the Mecha O20 is a rugged drive that ticks all the right boxes.


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The HMD Skyline offers the type of repairability I wish all phones had

The HMD Skyline won't compete with high-end phones in the specs department, but it beats them all when it comes to user-servicability.


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