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Phone Arena
11 hours ago
- Phone Arena
Amazon slashes Pixel Watch 3 price ahead of Pixel Watch 4 launch
Pixel Watch 3 Pixel Watch 3 LTE 41mm, black: Save $80 on Amazon! $80 off (18%) Amazon is selling the 41mm LTE-powered Pixel Watch 3 at an $80 discount, allowing you to get one for just under $370. The watch is loaded with features, has a sleek look, and is a solid deal at its current price. Don't miss out! Buy at Amazon Boasting a sleek dome-like design, it pairs well with shorts and a T-shirt as well as with an expensive suit. So it's a great fashion accessory whether you're out for a walk with friends at the park or heading into an important business meeting. Of course, it's more than just a pretty face, as it's loaded with health-tracking features and boasts all the functionalities you'd expect from a timepiece of this caliber. It even comes with a temperature sensor. On top of that, it runs on Wear OS, which means you'll have access to the Google Play Store right on your wrist, letting you download third-party apps directly to your smartwatch. Receive the latest mobile news By subscribing you agree to our terms and conditions and privacy policy Nevertheless, the Pixel Watch 3 still packs a lot of value and is a solid buy at its current price on Amazon. So, don't miss out—save today! Boasting a sleek dome-like design, it pairs well with shorts and a T-shirt as well as with an expensive suit. So it's a great fashion accessory whether you're out for a walk with friends at the park or heading into an important business course, it's more than just a pretty face, as it's loaded with health-tracking features and boasts all the functionalities you'd expect from a timepiece of this caliber. It even comes with a temperature sensor. On top of that, it runs on Wear OS, which means you'll have access to the Google Play Store right on your wrist, letting you download third-party apps directly to your for battery life, well, it can easily last you the whole day without top-ups, but you'll likely have to charge it every night. And while this is a normal battery life for such a smartwatch, we understand it's far from thestill packs a lot of value and is a solid buy at its current price on Amazon. So, don't miss out—save today! Good news everyone! Over the past year we've been working on an exciting passion project of ours and we're thrilled to announce it will be ready to release in just a few short months. LEARN MORE AND SIGN UP FOR EARLY BIRD DISCOUNTS HERE "Iconic Phones: Revolution at Your Fingertips" is a must-have coffee table book for every tech-head that will bring you on a journey to relive the greatest technological revolution of the 21st century. For more details, simply follow the link below! While we expect Google to reveal its all-new Pixel Watch 4 during its next Made by Google event this Wednesday, Amazon has decided to make some room for the latest model by discounting its predecessor, the Pixel Watch 3 Right now, savvy shoppers can get the 41mm LTE-powered version of Google's current flagship smartwatch for around $370. That's $80 off its standard price of about $450. We don't know how long the discount will last, so we encourage you to take advantage of this offer as soon as possible. After all, theis still one of the best smartwatches on the market and is worth every penny.
Android Authority
11 hours ago
- Android Authority
Hands-on: Here's Circle to Search's upcoming 'Scroll and translate' feature in action
Aamir Siddiqui / Android Authority TL;DR Google is rolling out a new feature called Scroll and Translate that adds live translation capabilities to Circle to Search. There's confusion about the branding, as the company has interchangeably called the feature 'Live Translate' and 'Scroll and Translate.' The rollout appears to be limited as only Google app beta users on Pixels have received the feature so far. Earlier in the day, we brought you news that Google is working on a massive upgrade to Circle to Search with a new live translation feature. This live functionality will likely be used to translate dynamic screens, such as scrolling webpages and even videos. As it turns out, we don't have to wait too long for the feature to roll out, as some users already have the functionality on their phones, but in the form of Scroll and Translate. Don't want to miss the best from Android Authority? Set us as a preferred source in Google Search to support us and make sure you never miss our latest exclusive reports, expert analysis, and much more. Some Google app beta users have reported that Circle to Search's Live Translate feature is available on their phones as Scroll and Translate. It is also available on our Pixel without any additional steps, although it isn't available on non-Pixels yet, marking this as a limited rollout. This is how Circle to Search's Scroll and Translate works: The feature works slightly differently from what we originally spotted. There's no dedicated Live Translate button just yet. Instead, you can access the Live Translate feature by tapping the Translate icon in Circle to Search and then tapping the 'Scroll and translate' option. Scroll and Translate's current implementation lacks cropping functionality, so you cannot select a part of the display for translation. You are stuck translating the contents of the whole screen. You'd also notice in the video that Scroll and Translate requires some processing time, and the text-on-text translation overlay is a little jarring. Still, the end experience is better than going back and forth trying to translate pieces of text littered throughout a webpage. Users might have a better experience just pasting the webpage's link in Google Translate for a more seamless translation experience, but Circle to Search works as a quicker alternative. Google has interchangeably called this feature Live Translate and Scroll and Translate in the app code. Live Translate already exists on Pixel devices as a different feature, so adding Live Translate to Circle to Search would be confusing. It remains to be seen which branding Google ultimately chooses. We'll keep you updated when we learn more. Follow
Engadget
12 hours ago
- Engadget
Pixel 9 Pro Fold one year later: How Google caught up to Samsung in just two generations
The Pixel 9 Pro Fold was one of my favorite gadgets of 2024 to the point where it even landed on our list of the biggest winners of the year. Not only was it a worthy alternative to Samsung's long-running Galaxy Z Fold phones, its straightforward design once again proved that keeping things simple is often the wisest way to go. It turns out, the best approach to foldable phone design is to make something that's the same size and shape as a regular handset, but just happens to have a big flexible display hidden inside. However, after using the Pixel 9 Pro Fold (which I will refer to as the P9PF for short) for just shy of a year, I wanted to re-review the device to reflect on how it held up after 11 months of wear and tear and to consider what Google might be able to improve on the next model. Design and features By making the Pixel 9 Pro Fold's front screen the same size as a regular Pixel, Google streamlined its design and made it easier to use. (Sam Rutherford for Engadget) Google figured out something when it shifted away from the short and squat dimensions of the original Pixel Fold for its second foldable phone. By making the Pixel 9 Pro Fold's exterior display essentially the same size as a normal Pixel 9, the company eliminated any confusion for when you just want to quickly send a text, check a map or doomscroll on social media. The obvious downside to this is that when you open the phone up, its interior display has essentially a square aspect ratio, which isn't great for watching movies. However, with an increased size of eight inches across, the P9PF still has one of the largest flexible panels around, so it's not like anyone was really hurting for screen real estate. And for stuff like games, comics or ebooks, it's arguably even better. If manufacturers were able to bring the price of foldables down, they might kill the market for small tablets (nine inches and under) overnight. On top of that, unlike Samsung's foldables, the Pixel 9 Pro Fold didn't really sacrifice on camera quality or features. It has a 5x optical zoom just like you get on a standard Pixel 9 Pro, and while it doesn't have the same main sensor, you'd be hard-pressed to tell unless you do some serious side-by-side pixel peeping. Plus, you get fun tools like Look at Me that are only possible due to its foldable design, not to mention other nifty features like Add Me. Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold with a skin from Dbrand. (Sam Rutherford for Engadget) Granted, Google's Tensor G4 chip lags behind equivalent Qualcomm Snapdragon processors. But it's still fast enough for everything I've thrown at it, aside from maybe hardcore video editing or the most demanding games. And I maintain that foldable phones are still the best devices for mobile trading card apps like Marvel Snap or Pokémon TCG Pocket . The presence of a big screen that can be deployed or hidden away at a moment's notice is perfect for matches that only last a couple of minutes, so you can squeeze a round in pretty much anywhere or any time. Durability I'm not a fan of cases. That's true even on foldables, because while they are more fragile than a typical smartphone, the added bulk and heft that comes with most aftermarket protectors are just kind of annoying. Furthermore, especially in recent years, most foldables are generally tough enough to withstand life's everyday drops and tumbles. Unless you're out there regularly burying your phone in the sand or dropping it on concrete, my experience with previous foldables (from both Samsung and Google ) has me feeling relatively confident about their overall durability. These are some of the worst scratches on the device, which occurred after the phone fell out of my pocket while getting out of a car. (Sam Rutherford for Engadget) That said, I did make one small change when living with the P9PF. Instead of a case, I installed a skin from Dbrand (which I bought myself) to give the phone a tiny extra cushion in the back. Granted, there are still several scratches and dings on its frame and front screen. But that was kind of the point. I wanted to see how Google's second-gen foldable would hold up with minimal protection and this phone has probably taken more of a beating than any device I've owned to date. Fun fact: I shot and edited the review photos for the Pixel 9 Pro Fold just an hour before I had to go to the hospital for the birth of my daughter. And in the time since, the P9PF has been spat up on, crawled on, walked on by my three-year-old son and fallen out of my pocket during bathtime a countless number of times. And for the most part, it's taken those hits like a boxer with an iron chin (or in Google's case, aluminum). Despite taking a beating, the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold's hinge is still relatively unscathed after one year. (Sam Rutherford for Engadget) If you're really trying to maximize resale value, you may want something more substantial. For everyone else, the addition of a skin and a screen protector for its exterior display is all you really need. My Pixel 9 Pro Fold's interior screen is still pristine after almost a year. Yes, it has a crease, but if that's an issue, you may never be able to own a foldable phone. Or at the very least, not in the near future. Meanwhile, the blemishes elsewhere aren't distracting enough to make using the P9PF any less enjoyable. Though everyone is different, so you may feel otherwise. Potential concerns The one potential issue going forward is that in just the last couple of weeks, I've noticed the phone occasionally takes longer to turn on the inner display after opening it up. It doesn't happen every time and it'll usually fix itself in a few seconds or after a couple taps. Furthermore, sometimes the phone's SIM card will stop working too, which can be addressed by resetting the Pixel's internet connections. One issue that popped up in the last couple weeks is when the Pixel 9 Pro Fold occasionally loses mobile data because it forgets there's a SIM card inside. (Sam Rutherford for Engadget) While I haven't been able to confirm if this is due to a software update (like a recent Android patch) or something loose inside (possibly a shaky display cable), it sounds very similar to a thread I spotted recently on Reddit . Based on the post, the owner of that P9PF takes much better care of their phone than I do, which suggests the cause may be related to build quality or its underlying design instead of simple wear and tear. Regardless, if you own a Pixel 9 Pro Fold and have also run into this issue, let me know so I can investigate this further. Future outlook Even with a possible service call clouding the future of my Pixel 9 Pro Fold, I've thoroughly enjoyed my time with it over the last year. Pairing a bigger flexible screen with best-in-class cameras and a simple but very effective design is a winning formula for a modern foldable. And while I don't expect a full redesign this year after the big jump we got from the OG Pixel Fold, if Google can tweak little things like the awkward-looking corner in the top left of its exterior display, improve durability and maybe increase the battery capacity in addition to its usual assortment of yearly AI-powered tools and features, the Pixel 10 Pro Fold could be a very solid followup. I took the skin off for this story and as you can see, it did a good job of protecting the backside of the phone. (Sam Rutherford for Engadget) However, the arrival of the Galaxy Z Fold 7 means Google has some work to do. I'm waiting to see what the next foldable Pixel brings (and hopefully the OnePlus Open 2 as well) before picking which phone I want to use for the next year. Unless Google or OnePlus can match the exquisite thinness, excellent performance and improved battery life on Samsung's latest flagship, I feel like I'm going to be doing the gadget version of the distracted boyfriend meme every time I go to pick up a significantly thicker rival. That said, things like Google's software and superior cameras might pull me back. But perhaps the most impressive thing is that after just two generations, the Pixel Fold line has almost completely caught up to the latest Z Fold with the chance to pull ahead next week. And for anyone who's ever considering getting a foldable phone (or maybe even their second, third or fourth), that's exactly the kind of competition I like to see.
India Today
12 hours ago
- India Today
Ahead of Pixel 10 launch, here is a Wishlist: Will Google do, will it not?
The Google Pixel 10 series is set to arrive on August 20. However, thanks to the leaks left, right and centre, we already have a pretty good idea of what's to come. There's talk of the Tensor G5 chipset built by TSMC. The colour options across the lineup are said to stand out from the usual Pixel palette. The standard Pixel 10 is even rumoured to feature a telephoto camera for the first time. In a nutshell, there's plenty to look forward to. Yet, for all the rumoured changes, there are still things many Pixel fans wish Google would do to make the 10th generation feel truly special. A wishlist, if you will. Some of these ideas have little to no chance of becoming reality, but hey, it doesn't hurt to imagine. Here are ten things that would make the Pixel 10 series even more Pixel that's actually compactLet's face it, Google has never quite nailed the 'compact flagship' formula. The Pixel 9, with its 6.3-inch display and 198g weight, is only small when compared to other Android devices, but next to the iPhone 16's 6.1-inch, 170g frame, or the Galaxy S25's 6.2-inch, 162g built, it suddenly feels bulky. A true compact Pixel, maybe closer in size and weight to those rivals, would be fantastic. Sadly, early leaks suggest the Pixel 10 and 10 Pro will stick to the same dimensions as the Pixel battery and faster chargingIf Google is going to keep the Pixel on the heavier side, then why not take advantage of the extra space and give it a bigger battery? Rumours suggest the Pixel 10 and 10 Pro will have batteries in the range of 4,700mAh to 4,800mAh, while the Pixel 10 Pro XL is rumoured to have a 5,050mAh battery. Not bad, but still not jaw-dropping. For instance, the Vivo X200 FE is a similarly sized phone, but with a massive 6,500mAh battery and 90W fast charging. In contrast, the Pixel 10 series is rumoured to top out at 40W wired charging. It's decent, but not the wireless charging One upgrade that feels overdue is Qi2 wireless charging. The Pixel 9 lineup skipped it entirely, even though Qi2 has been around since 2023 and brings magnetic alignment for better charging speeds and accessories. Apple has had its MagSafe system since 2020, and now Android phones like Samsung's Galaxy S25 are at least 'Qi2 ready', even if not fully embracing the magnetic functionality. For the Pixel 10, adding Qi2 would not only mean more reliable wireless charging, but also access to a growing ecosystem of magnetic grips, wallets, stands and on par with rivalsThis year's Tensor G5 chip is said to be built by TSMC instead of Samsung, and that change alone gives hope. TSMC's track record with Apple and Qualcomm is stellar, and the expectation is that Google's chip will finally be more efficient and less prone to throttling. Better graphics, snappy user experience, and improved AI capabilities are all likely on the cards. The question is whether the Pixel 10 can truly match the performance of Snapdragon-powered rivals, something Google has struggled with in past privacy controlsOne complaint that lingers across Pixel phones is the limited flexibility in privacy and security features. OnePlus, Oppo, and Vivo devices let you hide apps, lock them with different passwords, and even access them through clever shortcuts like dialling a simple code. In comparison, Google's Private Space feels heavy-handed, as it creates a whole separate profile rather than simply letting you hide photos, apps, or files within your main setup. It would be refreshing to see Google introduce more user-friendly privacy options in the Pixel 10.A dedicated camera buttonadvertisementGiven the Pixel's reputation as a camera-first phone, a physical camera button feels like a no-brainer. Sony Xperia devices have had it for years, and Apple has added something similar with the iPhone 16. Yet, leaks suggest the Pixel 10 will stick to the standard power and volume button setup. It's unlikely, but a dedicated shutter button would make the Pixel feel even more like the camera-focused device Google markets it photo processingWhile the Pixel's photo quality is rarely in question, speed can be an issue. Shooting in high-resolution RAW or 50-megapixel mode often leads to long processing delays. It's frustrating when you're trying to capture multiple moments quickly. If the Tensor G5 delivers the efficiency and raw power expected by TSMC's process, then hopefully we'll see much faster image processing this cinematic videoGoogle added cinematic video mode to its phones, but it's limited to 1080p at 30fps. However, the Pixel 10 has a chance to change that, ideally pushing cinematic video to 4K, maybe even at 60fps. Even if 60fps is a stretch, at least 4K recording at 30fps would bring Pixel video closer to the likes of Apple and Samsung. What's more important is refining the blur and stabilisation, which have often looked choppy in older Pixel storage optionsIn India, the Pixel 9 came with 256GB storage, which is better than the 128GB limit on older-generation Pixel phones. Still, why not push further? At the Pixel's price point — upwards of Rs 80,000 — users should have the option to buy 512GB models as well. Apple and Samsung have this option, offering multiple storage tiers for a price bump. For a phone that relies heavily on AI features, photos, and video, more storage just makes Gemini ProGoogle bundled a one-year Gemini Pro subscription with Pixel 9 Pro devices. For the Pixel 10, why not go a step further and make it free for as long as the device gets software updates? In today's day and age, most people change their phones every two to three years anyway, so offering Gemini Pro throughout that period would create goodwill, loyalty and strengthen Pixel's identity as the 'AI-first phone'. Even if Google limits it to two years, it would still be a great gesture.- Ends
Mint
13 hours ago
- Business
- Mint
Can Zuckerberg duck deposition in Meta privacy class action?
August 18 (Reuters) -Mark Zuckerberg has better things to do than sit for a deposition. Or so lawyers for Meta Platforms suggest in a pending petition to the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, objecting to the billionaire CEO being forced to give testimony in a proposed privacy class action. The company invokes a controversial principle known as the apex doctrine to claim Zuckerberg should be spared the hot seat, arguing that he has no "unique" knowledge of the case, and plaintiffs' lawyers could get the same information from lower-level Meta employees. Plaintiffs want to question the CEO about allegations that Meta obtained private health information from millions of Facebook users without their knowledge or consent via its Pixel tracking tool. The claims echo those in a class action by users of fertility tracking app Flo Health, where a San Francisco jury on August 1 found Meta violated the California Invasion of Privacy Act. Damages are yet to be determined, but as I previously noted, the total could be huge. In June, U.S. District Judge William Orrick in San Francisco agreed with U.S. Magistrate Judge Virginia DeMarchi and gave the plaintiffs a green light to depose Zuckerberg. However, the judge limited the session to a maximum of three hours and narrowed the scope of allowable questions to center on a consent decree Meta entered into with the Federal Trade Commission involving the Flo app and Zuckerberg's role as a final decisionmaker on privacy-related matters. A Meta spokesperson did not respond to a request for comment. The company in court papers has denied wrongdoing in both cases. Plaintiffs' lawyers from Gibbs Mura declined to comment for this column. Defense counsel from Latham & Watkins and Gibson Dunn & Crutcher in July asked the 9th Circuit for a writ of mandamus to nix the deposition, calling it 'a critically important issue of first impression' for the San Francisco-based court. Mandamus is a 'drastic and extraordinary' request, plaintiffs' lawyers say, arguing that the trial court judge in allowing the deposition committed no clear error to justify such relief. But defense counsel say there's a larger issue at stake than a one-off deposition. Multi-billion-dollar companies like Meta face scores of lawsuits, and their leaders have "uniquely crucial and demanding job duties, as well as limited time," they wrote. That makes being called to testify especially burdensome. District courts within the sprawling 9th Circuit are 'deeply divided' on exactly when and how to properly apply the apex doctrine, Meta lawyers said in asking for appellate guidance. Indeed, spats over deposing CEOs have arisen regularly in court within the 9th Circuit and beyond in cases involving companies including Microsoft, Tesla, Uber, and Alphabet. In some instances, execs were let off the hook, while others were compelled to sit for depositions. Such demands can be more about harassment than a legitimate need for information, the Meta lawyers claim, arguing that deposition testimony is only justified if the executive has unique, first-hand knowledge that cannot be obtained elsewhere. Here, they assert, the bid to depose Zuckerberg is 'a ploy to increase the burdens of this litigation and obtain perceived leverage." Plaintiffs' lawyers counter that state and federal procedural rules already allow subpoenaed witnesses to contest demands for their testimony. There should be 'no special dispensation from civil discovery for corporate executives simply because of their status as titans of industry,' wrote lawyers from Gibbs Mura; Simmons Hanly Conroy; Cohen Milstein Sellers & Toll; Kiesel Law; and Terrell Marshall Law Group. The underlying litigation began in 2022, when plaintiffs alleged Meta violated a federal wiretap law and a California privacy law, as well as its own contractual promises governing user privacy on Facebook, my Reuters colleague Jonathan Stempel reported. According to the complaint, Meta Pixel -- an internet analytics tool that Meta makes available to website developers -- provided sensitive information about users' health to Meta when they logged into patient portals where it had been installed, enabling Meta to make money from targeted advertising. Meta in court papers has responded that it should not be held liable if certain healthcare providers allegedly misused Pixel, 'a publicly available tool that Meta did not implement or configure on the providers' websites.' Plaintiffs' lawyers, in justifying their request to question Zuckerberg, argue that from the start he's been implicated in the case. 'He had personal knowledge of Meta's intent to receive this information,' they allege, 'and he knew about and played a key role in Meta's collection of sensitive health data.' The appeals court has not indicated when it will rule on the petition, but Meta lawyers notified the district court that Zuckerberg's deposition may proceed this month in Palo Alto if the 9th Circuit denies its mandamus petition by August 21. (Reporting by Jenna Greene)
