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Google Store discounts: $299 Pixel 6a, $49 Nest Audio or Hub, $149 Pixel Buds Pro, more

October 23, 2022

We’re just over a month away from Black Friday, but the US Google Store currently has a few deals that are approaching that level. The Nest Audio is currently $49.99, while you can get Pixel Buds Pro for $149 and a $299 Pixel 6a. Until October 31 at 11:59 p.m. PT, you can get the Google Assistant speaker at a 50% discount. The Nest Audio was announced just over two years ago (September 2020)…

Nest Doorbell (wired) review: A solid upgrade waiting on a better Google Home app

October 22, 2022

Over the past few years, video doorbells have become commonplace, and Google’s Nest Doorbell lineup has long been among the best of the best. Following its brand new battery-powered doorbell last year, the new Nest Doorbell (wired) replaces Nest Hello. Is it worth the…

New Google Messages and Contacts app icons rolling out, Phone left [U]

October 22, 2022

In addition to introducing a handful of Messages features, Google is rolling out new icons for the SMS/RCS app, as well as Phone and Contacts. Update 10/22: Version 3.79.25.482243121 of Google Contacts introduces the new app icon. It’s rather straightforward with no…

Android 13 QPR1 Beta adds ‘turn on automatically’ setting to Pixel Battery Share

October 22, 2022

This week, Google’s QPR1 Beta 3 was made available for a multitude of devices, including the Pixel 7 and 7 Pro. With that, a new feature that allows you to turn on automatic Battery Sharing has appeared in Android settings. Android’s Battery Share was first introduced back in 2020 and has since become an extremely useful feature for Google’s Pixel lineup. The feature allows you to place…

Google on why the Nest Wifi Pro is glossy & how it choose Pixel 7’s Lemongrass and Hazel

October 22, 2022

The third episode of the Made by Google podcast interviews Isabelle Olsson — Senior Director, Design for Wearables, Nest, and CMF (Color, Material, and Finish) — about the design of the Pixel Watch, the glossy Nest Wifi Pro, and picking the Pixel 7 colors. As mentioned…

Google may be upgrading its Nest speakers to Fuchsia, with new models hinted for 2023

October 22, 2022

After upgrading most of the Nest Hub series, it seems Google’s Fuchsia team is looking to move on to supporting Google Assistant speakers like the Nest Audio and what looks to be a new speaker for 2023. Over the last two years, Google has slowly upgraded its Nest Hub…

How to watch UFC 280 Oliveira vs Makhachev on iPhone, Apple TV, and web

October 22, 2022

UFC Oliveira vs Makhachev is set for Saturday, October 22 at 11 am PT / 2 pm ET at Etihad Arena, Yas Island/Yas West United Arab Emirates. Read on for how to watch UFC 280 on iPhone, Mac, Apple TV, and the web. Below we’ll look at how to watch UFC 280 featuring Oliveira vs Makhachev, the lightweight title bout with ESPN+ as well as what you can watch with the UFC app and the Fight Pass…

Realme 10 and 10 Pro+ certified in China

October 21, 2022

The upcoming Realme 10 and 10Pro+ have bagged yet another set of certifications in China ahead of their imminent launch and we finally get a better look at their designs. Realme 10 (RMX3663) will feature a flat display and back alongside a dual camera setup on its back…

Windows 11's Subsystem for Android will soon gain support for Android 13

October 21, 2022

Microsoft introduced the so-called WSA (Windows Subsystem for Android) along with Windows 11 and the aim is to bring the two operating systems closer together through various integrations. Now a Microsoft quietly published an update roadmap for WSA that confirms Android 13…

Leak: the Samsung Galaxy A54 will have a slightly larger battery

October 21, 2022

More details have surfaced about the upcoming Samsung Galaxy A54, this time concerning its battery (EB-BA546ABY). It will have a rated capacity of 4,905mAh, up from 4,860mAh on the Galaxy A53. Considering that the Galaxy A53 is advertised as having 5,000mAh battery, the typical capacity of the A54 battery will likely be listed as 5,100mAh. Does that come with faster charging? We don’t know yet…