Welcome to episode 52 of Pixelated, a podcast by 9to5Google. This week, we talk about the upcoming “Android Show” and the Android 16 leaks.
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Pixelated 052: The Android Show Show
Google working on DeX-like desktop mode for Android phones
Samsung has long offered the ability for your phone (or tablet) to power a desktop OS experience when connected to an external display. Google is now working on a DeX-like desktop mode experience for Android.
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Today’s Android app deals and freebies: Star Wars Pinball 7, HOOK 2, Groundskeeper2, more
Friday afternoon’s collection of the best Android game and app deals are now ready to go, headlined by another addition to the Star Wars Day deals with Star Wars Pinball 7 to join yesterday’s deals on KOTOR 1 and 2. Just be sure to also scope out the deals we are tracking today on Samsung’s new Galaxy Tab S10 FE/+, this OnePlus Pad 2 bundle at $200 off, and this Lenovo IdeaPad 5i 16-inch 2-in-1 touchscreen laptop at $521 off as well. Head below for a complete look at today’s best Android game and app deals.
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One UI 8 reportedly means more virtual RAM for Samsung devices
Samsung’s RAM Plus is essentially a solution to a limited amount of memory by offering virtual RAM. In One UI 8, the amount of RAM Plus each device will be allowed is going to be increased, which means faster and more capable devices.
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Gemini app redesigns desktop side panel with infinite history scrolling
Google is rolling out a redesign of the Gemini web app’s side panel with some nice quality-of-life improvements.
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Deals: OnePlus Pad 2 bundle $200 off, Galaxy Tab S10 FE/+ first discount, Lenovo IdeaPad $500 off, more
Friday’s best deals are kicking off with some notable savings on Android tablets. First we have OnePlus Pad 2 at $100 off with a FREE $100 OnePlus Stylo and next is the first chance at cash savings on Samsung’s new Galaxy Tab S10 FE/+ with no trade needed. We also spotted the Lenovo IdeaPad 5i 16-inch 2-in-1 touchscreen laptop at $521 off the list price and Bose’s powerful and portable SoundLink Max speaker down at $329. All of that,.the ongoing Google mom’s day sale, and more await below.
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Here’s the Pebble smartwatch reboot in action, and how much tariffs might cost you [Video]
The initial reboot of the Pebble smartwatch — Core 2 Duo – is still on track to ship in July and a new video both offers a first look at the device, while also revealing how much tariffs may end up costing you as a buyer.
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Samsung widely rolling out One UI 7 update to these older Galaxy devices in the US
After a false start, Samsung is opening the floodgates to its One UI 7 update in the United States, with the update now widely available for a ton of different devices, including some older Galaxy generations.
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Google AI Mode gets one-tap search, smooth iOS glow
Besides the widget shortcut, Google is making AI Mode faster to access with one-tap search on Android and iOS.
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A renewed Pixel 8 is well worth it for just $300 on Amazon right now
Google’s past base model flagship Pixel 8 is a great pickup if you want a replacement for an older phone as it’s just $305 right now on Amazon’s renewed device storefront.
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