With the latest Google Play system update for August 2022 announced this week, Android owners are seeking out the “Check for update” button only to find that it no longer exists. This is happening for both Pixel and Samsung, though it’s not clear whether this is a bug or an intentional behavior change. Update 8/23: […]

[U: Fix] Google Play system updates on Pixel and Samsung lose ‘Check for update’ button

Google’s acquisition of Fitbit at one point felt like a death knell for the brand’s smartwatches, but nearly two years after that deal was closed, Fitbit is announcing its first smartwatches under Google. The Fitbit Versa 4 and Fitbit Sense 2 are here. Fitbit Sense 2 and Fitbit Versa 4 are, in large part, very […]

Fitbit Sense 2 and Versa 4 go official with new Wear OS-like UI from $229, Google Wallet coming

While Fitbit’s new smartwatches, the Sense 2 and Versa 4, are the stars of its new lineup, the Google-owned brand also debuted a new dedicated fitness tracker in the Fitbit Inspire 3, which gets a color screen this year. Launching for $99, the same price as last year’s Inspire 2, the Fitbit Inspire 3 is […]

Fitbit Inspire 3 gets a color screen and always-on display for $99

Bedtime mode has been a staple of the Pixel series for generations, and Android 13 has only made it better. With the Pixel being the first device series to get Android 13, Bedtime mode has a couple of new features worth exploring. This guide will take you through them and help you enable them for […]

How to enable and configure Android 13’s Bedtime mode on Pixel

All of today’s best deals are now headlined by a 1-day refurbished Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra discount to $625. That’s alongside Google’s official 30W USB-C Fast Charger at $20 and the flagship Jabra Elite 7 Pro ANC Earbuds for $130. Hit the jump for all that and more in the latest 9to5Toys Lunch Break. Samsung […]

Deals: Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra refurb $625, Google 30W USB-C Fast Charger, more

Google recently addressed an issue where version numbers disappeared from the Play Store, and a similar problem in that vein has now appeared involving the “Recently updated” list. Since yesterday (August 23), Google Play has not consistently shown all the Android apps that you have “Recently updated,” which is the default view/filter for the “Manage” […]

Google Play Store not showing all your ‘Recently updated’ Android apps

Fitbit today unveiled its new lineup of smartwatches and a new fitness tracker, and it’s clear that the brand’s new owner has heavier influence this time around. Ahead of the Pixel Watch bringing Fitbit to Google’s hardware lineup, “Fitbit by Google” seems to be the new branding for the company. New Fitbit device hits FCC […]

Fitbit ‘by Google’ branding starts to take over ahead of upcoming Pixel Watch integration

Wordle is the word game we’ve all come to know and has been making waves since its release in 2021. Since the game was acquired by New York Times, the puzzle game has been gaining improvements, one of which is the addition of Wordle to the New York Times Crossword app. Back in July, Wordle […]

Wordle is now available to play through New York Times Crossword app

YouTube Music is significantly redesigning its Library tab on Android with a focus on making it faster to start playing content.  Update 8/26: Over the past day, YouTube Music has pulled the new Library design that we had live on several devices. It’s not clear whether this week’s appearance was an A/B test or accidental […]

YouTube Music getting big ‘Library’ tab redesign on Android [U]

SpaceX and T-Mobile just announced a press conference that will take place tomorrow evening at 8 p.m. ET from SpaceX’s Texas development site Starbase. SpaceX said the purpose of the conference is to “announce plans to increase connectivity” without providing any other details. There are a number of ways SpaceX and T-Mobile could team up […]

Starlink and 5G joining forces? SpaceX and T-Mobile holding Starbase event Thursday