Google I/O 2024: live blog and everything you need to know
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Tough as nails! Living a rough life or working a demanding job? Get yourself a smartphone that can keep up with you. From big batteries to night vision cameras, these tough smartphones have it all.
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Keep it cheap! Getting a decent Android experience is possible, even if you're on a shoestring budget. Here are some of the best Android phones under $100 that you might want to check out.
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Early savings now Memorial Day is May 27th, but we're already on the hunt for great prices on Android-based tech.
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Early bird A wave of live photos leaked, supposedly showcasing the upcoming Pixel 9 series.
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GPT-4o killer? Right after OpenAI demoed its new voice assistant with vision, Google is teasing I/O 2024 announcements with software that looks eerily similar.
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Android desktop environment Google is internally experimenting with running ChromeOS on Android using the Android Virtualization Framework and an external monitor.
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Forget flat screens Google's Project Starline is exiting the lab, and it will work with Meet and Zoom.
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Major overhaul WhatsApp explains new changes and key principles on which these changes were built.
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Time to get fit There are fitness bands — and then there are smartwatches. But some smartwatches can pull double duty in the fitness space, too. These are the best ones.
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Run, don't walk Level up your fitness game for less cash with the discounted Garmin Forerunner 955, a rugged smartwatch with a ton of personalized guidance for new runners and experienced athletes alike.
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Advantage Polar The Polar Vantage V3 is one of the top fitness watches, alongside the Garmin Forerunner 965 and COROS APEX 2 Pro. Here's what you need to know about it.
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Google says it will introduce 'school time' on Wear OS smartwatches to help children concentrate during school hours.
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On the go You need a durable USB-C cable with fast data transfer so it keeps chugging along with your car.
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The pen is mightier Your fingers aren't the only way of interacting with tablets and smartphones.
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Dont live on the edge Grab the most attractive-looking cases for your slim and trim Motorola Edge and Edge Plus phones. Here's a list of the best cases you can find for the Motorola Edge and Edge Plus right now!
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No weak link Meta's official Link Cable is pricey, but these alternatives won't break the bank.
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Airplane mode, but better Meta launched a new in-flight travel mode for the Quest while debuting a new program for certain airline customers.
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Fun-sized joysticks Mobile gaming is exploding with more people getting into it regularly. We've found the best game controllers to pair with your Android phone.