Ad-blocking ‘YouTube Vanced’ will be ‘discontinued’ over legal reasons
https://9to5google.com/2022/03/13/youtube-vanced-shutting-down/
Source:https://9to5google.com/2022/03/13/youtube-vanced-shutting-down/
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Ad-blocking 'YouTube Vanced' will be 'discontinued' over legal reasons
An ethically questionable effort has long existed to get around paying for ad-free YouTube Premium, but "Vanced" is now shutting down...
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Google Photos tests new quick ‘chip’ toolbar for text-based images
https://9to5google.com/2022/03/14/google-photos-tests-new-quick-chip-toolbar-for-text-based-images/
Source:https://9to5google.com/2022/03/14/google-photos-tests-new-quick-chip-toolbar-for-text-based-images/
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Google Photos tests new quick ‘chip’ toolbar for text-based images
Google Photos is testing a new chips toolbar that offers up editing controls and the Google Lens shortcut for text-based images.
Samsung to unveil the next wave of Galaxy A-series smartphones on March 17
https://9to5google.com/2022/03/14/samsung-to-unveil-the-next-wave-of-galaxy-a-series-smartphones-on-march-17/
Source:https://9to5google.com/2022/03/14/samsung-to-unveil-the-next-wave-of-galaxy-a-series-smartphones-on-march-17/
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Samsung to unveil the next wave of Galaxy A-series smartphones on March 17
Samsung has set March 17 as the date for the unveiling of the next wave of Galaxy A-series smartphones likely the A53 and A33.
Android TV 11 comes to third-gen Amazon Fire TV w/ unofficial LineageOS 18.1 builds
https://9to5google.com/2022/03/14/android-tv-11-comes-to-third-gen-amazon-fire-tv-w-unofficial-lineageos-18-1-builds/
Source:https://9to5google.com/2022/03/14/android-tv-11-comes-to-third-gen-amazon-fire-tv-w-unofficial-lineageos-18-1-builds/
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Android TV 11 comes to third-gen Amazon Fire TV w/ unofficial LineageOS 18.1 builds
With an unofficial build of LineageOS 18.1 the latest Android TV 11 builds can be sideloaded onto third-generation Amazon Fire TV hardware.
Android 12L beta on Pixel offers no official exit path, but there’s a workaround
https://9to5google.com/2022/03/14/android-12l-beta-exit-pixel-no-data-wipe/
Source:https://9to5google.com/2022/03/14/android-12l-beta-exit-pixel-no-data-wipe/
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Android 12L beta on Pixel offers no official exit path, but there’s a workaround
Google's Android 12L Beta got a bit messy with a new beta release and no official exit path, but there is a way to leave without losing data.
Galaxy Watch 5 may feature a slightly bigger battery for better Wear OS endurance
https://9to5google.com/2022/03/14/galaxy-watch-5-battery-upgrade-rumor/
Source:https://9to5google.com/2022/03/14/galaxy-watch-5-battery-upgrade-rumor/
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Galaxy Watch 5 may feature a slightly bigger battery for better Wear OS endurance
According to a leaked regulatory listing, Samsung's Galaxy Watch 5 is supposedly picking up a slightly bigger battery.
Google directly integrating Air Raid Alerts into Android phones in Ukraine [Update: Live]
https://9to5google.com/2022/03/14/android-ukraine-air-raid-alerts/
Source:https://9to5google.com/2022/03/14/android-ukraine-air-raid-alerts/
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Google directly integrating Air Raid Alerts into Android phones in Ukraine [Update: Live]
As part of ongoing support efforts, Android users in Ukraine will have rapid Air Raid Alerts natively built into their phones...
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Court rules in favor of Google after Genius claimed ‘stolen’ lyrics… again [Updated]
https://9to5google.com/2022/03/14/google-genius-lyric-lawsuit/
Source:https://9to5google.com/2022/03/14/google-genius-lyric-lawsuit/
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Court rules in favor of Google after Genius claimed ‘stolen’ lyrics… again [Updated]
Genius, a site which serves song lyrics, is serving Google and LyricFind with a lawsuit over allegedly stealing lyrics from the site.
Google Contacts redesign adds bottom bar to better surface tools, rolling out now
https://9to5google.com/2022/03/14/google-contacts-bottom-bar-redesign/
Source:https://9to5google.com/2022/03/14/google-contacts-bottom-bar-redesign/
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Google Contacts redesign adds bottom bar to better surface tools, rolling out now
The majority of Google's apps today feature a bottom bar and Contacts for Android is now the latest to add it as part of a redesign that...
Deals: Google Nest Hub 2 hits 2022 low of $55, Galaxy Buds Pro $150, more
https://9to5google.com/2022/03/14/google-nest-hub-2-samsung-accessory-sale/
Source:https://9to5google.com/2022/03/14/google-nest-hub-2-samsung-accessory-sale/
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Deals: Google Nest Hub 2 hits 2022 low of $55, Galaxy Buds Pro $150, more
The new Google Nest Hub 2 has dropped to the best price of 2022 following a discount to $55 alongside Galaxy Buds Pro and more.
Spotify pulls support for in-car head unit integration just a few months after killing in-app ‘Car View’
https://9to5google.com/2022/03/14/spotify-in-car-head-unit-pioneer-jvc-kenwood-removed/
Source:https://9to5google.com/2022/03/14/spotify-in-car-head-unit-pioneer-jvc-kenwood-removed/
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Spotify pulls support for in-car head unit integration just a few months after killing in-app ‘Car View’
Spotify has officially "depreciated" support for in-car head units from Pioneer and JVC-Kenwood, removing the feature from Android and iOS.
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Google Play Games brings Android games to PC, available now in select areas [Update: Invites going out]
https://9to5google.com/2022/03/14/google-play-games-android-pc-beta/
Source:https://9to5google.com/2022/03/14/google-play-games-android-pc-beta/
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Google Play Games brings Android games to PC, available now in select areas [Update: Invites going out]
Android games are now officially available on PCs, with Google launching the new Play Games app for Windows, starting in select areas.
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I prefer the phone version: The underwhelming state of Google’s first-party tablet apps on Android
https://9to5google.com/2022/03/14/google-tablet-android-apps/
Source:https://9to5google.com/2022/03/14/google-tablet-android-apps/
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I prefer the phone version: The underwhelming state of Google's first-party tablet apps on Android
With the launch of Android 12L and the impending launch of updates and/or new devices, Google's first-party tablet apps leave little...
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Android app deals of the day: House of Da Vinci 2, Agent A, X Launcher Pro, more
https://9to5toys.com/2022/03/14/android-app-deals-house-da-vinci-2-2/
Source:https://9to5toys.com/2022/03/14/android-app-deals-house-da-vinci-2-2/
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Android app deals of the day: House of Da Vinci 2, Agent A, X Launcher Pro, more
Monday afternoon’s best Android app deals have now been collected for you below. These offers join today’s price drops on Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro as well as the brand’s Galaxy SmartTag+ and these OtterBox Galaxy S22 cases. Our app collection is headlined…
Using Takeout to export your Google Photos – What you need to know
https://9to5google.com/2022/03/14/using-takeout-to-export-your-google-photos-what-you-need-to-know/
Source:https://9to5google.com/2022/03/14/using-takeout-to-export-your-google-photos-what-you-need-to-know/
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Using Takeout to export your Google Photos – What you need to know
Exporting Google Photos images and videos is easy with Google Takeout. You can even import Google Photos images to iCloud. Here's how.
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Google updates ‘Pixel Camera Services’ to support Night Sight in Snapchat on Pixel 6
https://9to5google.com/2022/03/14/pixel-6-camera-services-update/
Source:https://9to5google.com/2022/03/14/pixel-6-camera-services-update/
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Google updates ‘Pixel Camera Services’ to support Night Sight in Snapchat on Pixel 6
The March Feature Drop introduced the ability for Snapchat to take advantage of Night Sight. An update to "Pixel Camera Services" that...
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Dirty Pipe: What you need to know about the major exploit affecting Pixel 6 and Galaxy S22 devices [Updated]
https://9to5google.com/2022/03/14/dirty-pipe-major-exploit-android-12-pixel-6-galaxy-s22/
Source:https://9to5google.com/2022/03/14/dirty-pipe-major-exploit-android-12-pixel-6-galaxy-s22/
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Dirty Pipe: What you need to know about the major exploit affecting Pixel 6 and Galaxy S22 devices [Updated]
Here's everything you need to know about the "Dirty Pipe" exploit, which devices it affects, and how best to avoid it.
How to set up Digital Wellbeing, Focus Mode, and Do Not Disturb on Pixel 6
https://9to5google.com/2022/03/14/how-to-set-up-digital-wellbeing-on-pixel-6/
Source:https://9to5google.com/2022/03/14/how-to-set-up-digital-wellbeing-on-pixel-6/
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How to set up Digital Wellbeing, Focus Mode, and Do Not Disturb on Pixel 6
Digital Wellbeing on the Pixel 6 has a lot of features like Focus Mode and Do Not Disturb. Here's how to enable them.
Google oddly promotes ‘the new Chromebook’ that unfortunately isn’t a Pixelbook
https://9to5google.com/2022/03/14/google-new-chromebook-post/
Source:https://9to5google.com/2022/03/14/google-new-chromebook-post/
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Google oddly promotes ‘the new Chromebook’ that unfortunately isn’t a Pixelbook
Google hasn't released a new Pixelbook since 2019, but OEM partners have continued to release flagships. An odd Google new Chromebook post...
Sync for reddit readying dual-pane tablet UI alongside Material You redesign
https://9to5google.com/2022/03/15/sync-reddit-material-you-tablet/
Source:https://9to5google.com/2022/03/15/sync-reddit-material-you-tablet/
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Sync for reddit readying dual-pane tablet UI alongside Material You redesign [Gallery]
Sync for reddit has proven itself to be one of the platform's best clients, and it will soon get a Material You and tablet redesign...
Xiaomi 12 series launches globally w/ $649 start price, more
https://9to5google.com/2022/03/15/xiaomi-12-series-goes-global-w-649-start-price-more/
Source:https://9to5google.com/2022/03/15/xiaomi-12-series-goes-global-w-649-start-price-more/
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Xiaomi 12 series launches globally w/ $649 start price, more
The Xiaomi 12 series consists of three device, and after launching in China, it is now available in global markets starting at $649.