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Google Messages rolling out vertical photo picker gallery

Back in November, Google started testing a vertical photo gallery in Messages for Android, and the scrolling picker is now seeing wider availability. 9to5Google has a rebooted newsletter that highlights the biggest Google stories with added commentary and other tidbits. Sign up here! When you open the photo gallery in a conversation, Google Messages now shows pictures as a grid that you…
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It costs Google $123 to build a Pixel Watch, analysis shows

After years of anticipation, Google finally released its first smartwatch last year in the Pixel Watch. But, according to a new analysis, it costs Google nearly half as much to build a Pixel Watch as it charges customers for the product. 9to5Google has a rebooted…
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How to create themed icons for any app on Android

Themed Icons on Android are a throwback to the days of icon packs and sometimes chaotic customization. While they are fun and inviting, a lot of apps still don’t have a themed icons variant. This guide will take you through creating themed icons for any app on Android in…
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Samsung files trademarks for ‘Galaxy Glasses’ AR/VR headset and ‘Galaxy Ring’

Samsung is preparing to expand its portfolio of wearable gadgets, according to new US trademarks for “Galaxy Glasses” AR/VR headsets and “Galaxy Ring” smart rings. 9to5Google has a rebooted newsletter that highlights the biggest Google stories with added commentary and other tidbits. Sign up here! Between incumbents like the Meta Quest series and rumors of Apple launching its own…
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Google Phone app rolling out new calling screen with bottom sheet redesign

Back in September, the Google Phone app started testing a new calling screen, and the bottom sheet redesign is now seeing wider availability. Instead of buttons and other controls placed in the middle of the screen, this new calling screen makes use of a bottom sheet. Above the end call button is “Keypad” (which appears as part of the sheet when opened), “Mute,” and “Speaker.” Tapping…
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Tecno Phantom V Fold is nearly half the price of Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 4 with bigger displays

As the foldable market heats up, prices should eventually start coming down. At MWC 2023, the smaller smartphone brand Tecno announced the Phantom V Fold, a foldable in the same style as Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 4, but at nearly half the price. Starting at $1,099, the Tecno Phantom V Fold is a “book” style foldable that delivers a lot of what makes the Galaxy Z Fold 4 great, just at a…
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