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Ads are a huge part of, well, everything online in 2024. That includes Google TV, but the company’s living room experience also splits hairs on what could be considered an “ad.” So, what makes something an ad?

In recent weeks, Chrome for Android started working on a bottom address bar, and an early look is now available. 

Welcome to episode 27 of Pixelated, a podcast by 9to5Google. This week, we talk all about the Pixel 9 after using it for a few weeks.

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Microsoft plans to open up streaming ability to any game you own through Xbox. This is separate from the limited number of games available through Xbox Game Pass.

One of the best trends in mobile devices lately is a push for anti-reflective displays, and no one does that better than TCL. Lately, I’ve been able to try out the TCL Tab 10 NXTPAPER 5G, and the biggest standout to me has been the display, which I just want on every tablet from now on.

Your Friday edition of the best Android game and app deals is now ready to go down below. But before you head down to check them out, scope out the deals we are tracking on TP-Link’s Google Home magnetic wireless smart cam as well as Samsung’s Galaxy Buds 3 Pro and new all-time low pricing on the Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra. As for the apps, highlights include Dragon Quest Builders, BE-A Walker, Undergrave -Tactical Roguelike, Clue, Unbroken Soul, and more. Head below for a closer look at everything down below. 

When you think of Android Automotive, you probably think of cars, EVs to be specific. But that’s not the only place the OS can be used, as KTM is now using Android Automotive OS on motorcycles.

A new feature in Google Search seems to be in testing. Some are seeing a new “Quick View” button in Google Search that will instantly display recipe ingredients without opening the website.

With the addition of song lookup last month, Circle to Search was visually tweaked, and has now lost its Google Lens shortcut. 

Friday’s best deals are headlined by a significant price drop on the base model Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 at $387 under the most affordable S10 and now sitting at one of the lowest prices we have ever tracked. But the Samsung deals keep coming as not only is the best price ever still live on the Galaxy Buds 3 Pro at nearly $100 off, but the Galaxy Watch Ultra has somehow now dropped down even lower than the $100 deals we spotted for Prime Day. From there, we have the regularly $429 Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones starting from $279 alongside some Google Home gear, chargers, speakers, and more. Scope it all out down below. 

On Pixel phones, Google previously hid the Pixel Buds app from appearing in the launcher, but that has now been reversed.

Huawei is in the middle of ditching support for Android in favor of its own operating system. The new Huawei OS – HarmonyOS NEXT – is set to debut next week.

Apple TV+ does not have a functioning Android app, even though its library is growing and spans multiple other platforms. That could change, as Prime Video may start offering Apple TV+ as an add-on to its currently available Android app.

With the latest beta version of Google Messages, some users are seeing the old text field accidentally return.

Wear OS 5 for the original Pixel Watch and Pixel Watch 2 was pulled after some users had their devices soft brick, with Google today providing an update on what’s happening.

After first announcing its intentions to launch an Android game store earlier this year, Microsoft has confirmed that the Xbox app will let users buy and play games through the Xbox app starting in November.

The biggest geomagnetic storm in over 20 years is hitting the Earth this weekend, and it’s leading to the Northern Lights being visible in huge portions of the Northern hemisphere. Here’s how to take a picture of the Northern Lights using a Google Pixel smartphone or other Android devices.

With the Pixel Watch 3, Google introduced a new charging screen that is now rolling out to older wearables.

Google looks to be widely rolling out Android’s new Theft protection features that “protect your personal data if your device is stolen.” This includes Theft Detection, Offline Device, and Remote Lock.

Motorola has a bit of an iffy track record as far as Android updates go, and the company has yet to formally announce details regarding its Android 15 update. However, an initial list has been uncovered.

After announcing in late August, the Google Wallet Quick Settings (QS) Tile for Samsung Galaxy phones has now widely launched.

This afternoon’s collection of the best Android games and apps now on sale at Google Play are waiting for you down below. On your way down, stop by the deals we are tracking on the Nest Audio Smart Speaker as well as new all-time low pricing on the Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra wearable, the brand’s Galaxy Tab S9 FE, and this offer on Razer’s haptics-enabled Kishi V2 Pro Android gamepad. As for the apps, highlight titles include Crying Suns, Rush Rally 3, Little Big Workshop, and more. Head below for a closer look. 

The vast majority of Google apps have updated their bottom bar to the latest Material 3 design. The Google (Search) app did that last year before reverting, and it’s now back. 

As teased, Bellroy is making a “Pixel Watch Strap” and it’s now available to pre-order for $69. It joins their various phone cases and .

As you know, the fall Prime Day event has ended, but we still have some great deals to check out – some even lower than they were yesterday. Samsung’s Galaxy Tab S9 FE 256GB has now dropped to a new Amazon low at $380, or $140 off the going rate. And the brand’s Galaxy Watch Ultra has now dropped even lower than it was yesterday with close to $110 in savings and new Amazon all-time low pricing across the lineup. Anker’s new 14-port Prime Docking Station with the onboard smart display is at its best price ever and we have the return of all-time low pricing on the Wear OS Ticwatch Pro 5 Enduro Smartwatch. All of that and more awaits below.