
Pixel 10a gets a $100 price hike, now starting at $599
Source summary · Android CentralThe Pixel 10a was already a tough sell — Google's $100 price hike makes it worse.
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The Pixel 10a was already a tough sell — Google's $100 price hike makes it worse.
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Following the compute-based usage change in May, Google will soon introduce limits on which Gemini models free users and AI Plus subscribers can access.
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10 years ago today, Google launched the first Pixel smartphone and, at the time, teased it by saying we’d still be talking about it years later. And, yeah, we still are, and this is a Google project that shows no signs of slowing down. 9to5Google Weekender by Ben Schoon is a part of our free newsletter that also includes ‘Inbox,’ a twice-weekly roundup of key stories from around the web by Daniel Bader.
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Jagex is offering long-time, lapsed, and new RuneScape players a clean slate with RuneScape Reignited.
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Google's Motion Assist uses moving shapes on your Android's screen to help combat motion sickness. Here's how it works and how to enable it.
1 reporting group · Read the storyA Texas school district is going all-in on the iPad and MacBook Neo as part of a new $11 million deal. The Beaumont Independent School District is ditching its Chromebook fleet and opting for Apple gear going forward, citing better reliability, lower costs, and performance. As reported by the Beaumont Enterprise this week, the Beaumont Independent School District’s board has approved an $11.19 million four-year lease to upgrade its technology ecosystem.
Some users are facing errors while interacting with their devices in the Google Home mobile apps.
Some Pixel users are having tap-to-pay problems, and there’s no fix from Google yet. But here a few things that helped others.
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AI upscaling and frame generation are coming in upcoming premium Android phones running the new highest-tier Snapdragon chips.
Joining the launch of the all-new Twelve South Airfly Drive wireless Android Auto adapter at $40 and Amazon’s updated early fall Prime Day sale, today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break is headlined by the 45mm Pixel Watch 5 at one of the best prices ever (up to $138 off), the all-new Fire TV Stick 4K 50% off, and this all-time low on Belkin’s 25W 3-in-1 magnetic charging station for Pixel and Galaxy users at $50.
The Pixel 10a just got $100 more expensive.
Juggling work and family? Google Calendar may soon tailor event lengths per calendar.
You don’t have to drop $1,000 to get a laptop that can handle everyday computing, you know. That said, spending $500 wisely matters here. At this price, some laptops make reasonable compromises while others cut way too many corners. For most folks, I’d recommend opting for a laptop with a 1080p display and at least 8GB of RAM (16GB is always better if you can swing it).
Google has introduced a “Map” tool to aid your location-based Gemini app prompts on Android and iOS. Meanwhile, the Gemini app is already getting ready to replace the forward slash for skills.
Update, October 2: Many of you have asked for a full vehicle compatibility list for the Twelve South Airfly Drive. Our friends over at 9to5Toys have just published exactly that. Take a look! Complete vehicle compatibility list for new Twelve South Airfly Drive CarPlay and Android Auto adapter Twelve South, the company behind a range of premium Apple accessories, has launched a notable expansion of its Airfly brand.
This authentic-looking scam starts with a sponsored Google link – and it’s catching people off-guard.
New Android Auto updates tend to be a bit strange, with changes often showing up for some users but not others, but Google has just recapped a handful of Android Auto updates for media apps from the past few months, including confirmation that the squiggly line design is here to stay.
TL;DR Google is testing biometric authentication before password autofill in Chrome for Android. The feature has returned in Chrome Canary after Google previously tested and pulled a similar implementation before stable release. The flag works for some users, but it didn’t trigger on a Pixel 8 in testing, suggesting the rollout is still limited or incomplete. Google Chrome on Android does a lot of heavy lifting when it comes to passwords.
Audible's new features will let you talk to characters, keep track of the cast, and provide visual context.
Alongside the early fall Prime Day deals at Amazon, all of the best Google Play app and game deals are now ready, including ISLANDERS: Mobile, Cell Clone Wars:Pro, Minabo: A walk through life, Unreal Life, Planescape: Torment: Enhanced, Kero Blaster, Newtro Boxing, and more. Just be sure to dive into the new $40 Airfly Drive wireless Android Auto adapter from Twelve South, and a chance to score the 45mm Pixel Watch 5 at $138 off. The apps await below.
It may still take a couple weeks to hit your device.
Google Pixel has evolved tremendously over the years, with some radically different designs showing up between generations. As the lineup turns 10, the Pixel 4 remains the one that stands out as my favorite smartphone hardware Google has made yet, and it’s not just about the looks.
I sifted through a boatload of emails with the help of Gemini.
The promise of Gemini for Android Auto is huge, as the AI assistant is theoretically more capable than Assistant was. But, as it’s now becoming the only option, a weird issue is leaving Gemini for Android Auto perhaps less than useless, as it just gives up on answers from drivers.
A Googlebook from Samsung is reportedly on the way as its specifications get spotted in a key database listing.
After a decade of false starts, Swift is showing backend appeal
I’ve been spending the past few months digging into laptop pricing, and one thing is incredibly obvious here. Laptops are getting wildly expensive thanks in part to the rising cost of RAM. But with Prime Day just around the corner (October 6th and 7th), some genuinely compelling discounts are starting to appear.
Google is also replacing the forward slash with an @ symbol for surfacing your skills and connectors.
Welcome to Pixelated episode 119. This week, Ben Schoon fills in for Damien as we discuss our first Pixel 11a leak and the first 50 days of the flagship Pixel 11 series. We also dive into our thoughts on Amazon’s new $80 button-equipped Kindle case, and Abner’s love of remotes. Enjoy the show? You can listen to our weekly members-only Pixelated Pro bonus episode by signing up for 9to5Google Pro for just $5 per month, or about $1 per episode.