With the launch of iOS 18.4 today, Google Fi subscribers can finally enable RCS (Rich Communication Services) on the iPhone.
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What’s new in Android’s March 2025 Google System Updates [U: 3/31]
The monthly “Google System Release Notes” primarily detail what’s new in Play services, Play Store, and Play system update across Android phones/tablets, Wear OS, Google/Android TV, Auto, and PC. Some features apply to end users, while others are aimed at developers.
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Google app mysteriously shows up on Android Auto
The latest Android Auto beta has randomly led to the Google app showing up, but its purpose is unclear.
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Google Maps redesigns directions overview with arrival time on Android
Google Maps has made a small redesign to the heavily used directions interface that provides an overview of trip details.
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Oppo ditches Alert Slider in teaser for smaller Find X8s, five-camera Find X8 Ultra [Gallery]
Oppo is preparing to launch more devices in the Find X8 series including the smaller and thinner Find X8s as well as its “Ultra” device.
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Google Pixel adding ‘Battery health assistance’ for long-term use, starting with Pixel 9a
Google this year is introducing “Battery health assistance” on Pixel devices to help “extend their usability.”
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Today’s Android app deals and freebies: House of Da Vinci 2, Front Armies, Wreckfest, more
We are quickly approaching the end of the and the Samsung event, but we have a fresh batch of discounted Android game and app deals courtesy of Google Play as well. Just be sure to also scope out the deals we have gathered for World Backup Day 2025 alongside this 50% price drop on Anker’s Matter-ready C34 smart lock, deals on Galaxy Watch 7, and more right here. As for the apps, highlights include The House of Da Vinci 2, Front Armies, Wreckfest, and more. Head below for a closer look.
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Lenovo’s first Legion Tab discount is as small as the tablet, follows unexplained price hike
The Lenovo Legion Tab is one of the first small Android tablets in years that’s actually rather exciting, but it was hard to buy for a while. Now that things have stabilized, Lenovo is offering its first discount on the Legion Tab, but it barely counts following a recent and still-unexplained price hike.
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Google Slides getting new sidebar, building blocks, and more
Google Slides on the web is getting a rather notable addition with a new right sidebar that provides quick access to creative tools, including some new ones.
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Deals: World Backup Day discounts from $15, Anker Matter Smart Lock 50% off, Galaxy Watch 7, more
The Amazon wraps up today, much like the Samsung spring event, but there’s still time to take advantage and we have some fresh deals to scope out was well. The World Backup Day 2025 festivities are now in full swing with our master roundup housing a massive selection of deals on everything from portable SSDs and memory cards to NAS systems and more, not to mention this Amazon low on Seagate’s 2TB Expansion Card for Xbox Series X|S. From there, we are highlighting the enhanced $200 in trade-in savings on Galaxy Watch 7 alongside over $70 discounts without a trade before diving into the works with Alexa+ displays and Anker’s Matter-ready C34 smart lock with digital keypad down at $70 (50% off). All of that and more awaits below in today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break.
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