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Google warns Wear OS users to install their favorite legacy watch faces before 2026

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-09-18 08:25:41

After Google introduced Watch Face Format (WFF) in 2023, WFF and non-WFF watch faces coexisted. This only lasted for a short time, however, as Google eventually made WFF mandatory. Since then, the company has been gradually phasing out support for non-WFF watch faces on Wear OS . Google has now announced the next step it will take to get to full adoption of WFF. If you’re a Wear OS user who cares about custom watch faces, then you may know that support for AndroidX and Wearable Support Library

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TCL 55-inch 4K QLED Smart TV With Google TV (2025) Is Already Nearly 50% Off Only at Best Buy

gizmodo.com Joe Tilleli 2025-09-18 08:40:16

How old is the TV in your living room? It might be time to upgrade to some of the modern luxuries that comes with a new TV. You don’t have the break the bank either. The TCL Class QM5K Series is available at Best Buy for a discounted rate. Normally you can get the 55″ model of this 4K QLED smart TV for $700, but right now Best Buy has it discounted by $320. That’s over 45% of the standard price, bring it down to just $380. You’ll find similar discounts across the whole family of TCL 4K QLED TVs

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Got a Nintendo Switch 2? Here's the Right Way to Move Your Games and Data

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-09-18 07:40:00

A system transfer from the original Switch to the Switch 2 is supposed to be easy, and it is. However, there are a few tricks in the process that some Switch 2 owners have tripped over since buying the new portable console. If you have both an original Switch and a Switch 2, Nintendo added a System Transfer tool that moves over your profiles, purchased games, save data and other settings. This option shows up when starting up the Switch 2 for the first time, but if certain instructions aren't f

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Change These 7 Nintendo Switch 2 Settings Before You Play Another Game

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-09-18 15:55:24

Fans are questioning why the brightness looks off on the Nintendo Switch 2 and getting frustrated with the functions of the A and B buttons. Fortunately, these are easily tweaked in the Settings menu, but they're not easily found. Since the Switch 2 has been out for only a week, a lot of people are still exploring all that it can do while enjoying their new portable gaming machine. It's understandable to just rip the package open and start playing, but to get the most out of the Switch successor

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Garmin’s Venu X1 smartwatch has its biggest display and smallest case yet

theverge.com Emma Roth 2025-09-18 16:19:08

is a news writer who covers the streaming wars, consumer tech, crypto, social media, and much more. Previously, she was a writer and editor at MUO. Garmin announced the $799 Venu X1 fitness watch today. It offers a 2-inch square AMOLED screen and seems like a shot at the Apple Watch Ultra 2, given its similar square design and titanium body, even though the company’s other watches already offer similar features to Apple’s flagship wearable. It’s sort of like a square version of the Fenix 8 or

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Galaxy Watch 8 series leak suggests that there will be no avoiding the squircle

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-09-18 20:23:04

Kaitlyn Cimino / Android Authority TL;DR Renders of the Galaxy Watch 8, Galaxy Watch 8 Classic, and Galaxy Watch Ultra 2025 have surfaced. It appears all three models will adopt the “squircle” design introduced last year. The renders show the Ultra 2025 in a blue color. Although there’s no official date yet for Samsung’s next Unpacked event, it’s likely the show will happen next month. In addition to the next Galaxy foldables, it’s expected we’ll also see the tech giant’s new smartwatches. A

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Apple Watch Ultra 2 in black titanium now available refurbished from Apple

9to5mac.com Ryan Christoffel 2025-09-18 20:55:38

Apple has updated its online refurbished store with new discounted products, including the Apple Watch Ultra 2 in black titanium. Here’s what’s new. Refurbished Apple Watch Ultra and Mac Studio models debut As spotted by MacRumors, the online Apple ‘Certified Refurbished’ store added a few new products recently. Newly added are: This represents the first time users have been able to buy these models refurbished from Apple. What’s the advantage of a refurbished model? Buying refurbished mea

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Nintendo Has Something to Say if Your Switch 2 Battery Keeps Running Low

gizmodo.com Kyle Barr 2025-09-18 20:06:18

Those making gaming handhelds need to execute a complicated juggling act between how powerful they are and how long you can use them without a charge. With a new screen and more powerful processor, players plugging away on the Switch 2 are finding it hard to strike the right balance. Nintendo claims users should be able to get between 2 and 6 hours of playtime from its 5,220mAh battery. Some players say that number is skewing far too much toward the low end or that their console’s battery levels

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“Two years of work in two months”: States cope with Trump broadband overhaul

arstechnica.com Unknown 2025-09-18 20:43:46

The Trump administration has upended plans that state governments made to distribute $42 billion in federal broadband funding, forcing state officials to scrap much of the preparation work they did over the previous couple of years. Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick essentially put the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) program on hold earlier this year and last week announced details of a rules overhaul that requires states to change how they distribute money to Internet servic

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Switch 2 size comparison: Nintendo’s latest up next to a whole lot of consoles

theverge.com Antonio G. Di Benedetto 2025-09-18 20:30:00

is a reviewer covering laptops and the occasional gadget. He spent over 15 years in the photography industry before joining The Verge as a deals writer in 2021. Nintendo’s Switch 2 is faster, more powerful, and all around better than its predecessor in just about every way. It’s also bigger than the OG Switch. But, like, how much bigger? Okay, sure, we can check the specs and see that the Switch 2 is half an inch (12.7mm) taller and 1.2 inches (30.48mm) wider than the original — and it’s 0.22

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Nintendo’s GameCube controller for the Switch 2 is once again available for purchase

theverge.com Sheena Vasani 2025-09-18 20:31:40

writes about tech news, reviews gadgets, and helps readers save money by highlighting deals and product recommendations for The Verge. If you’ve been waiting for a chance to get your hands on Nintendo’s GameCube Controller for the Switch 2, now’s your moment. It’s back in stock for $64.99 from the My Nintendo Store website. As before, it’s only available to Nintendo Switch Online members, and it’s made to play GameCube titles available through the Switch Online Expansion Pack, like The Legend

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Nintendo Switch 2 Blows Past Records to Sell 3.5 Million Consoles in Just 4 Days

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-09-18 23:46:00

We knew it was highly anticipated, but Nintendo on Wednesday confirmed that its new Switch 2 handheld game console has sold more than 3.5 million units worldwide within the first four days of release. This makes it the fastest-selling Nintendo device ever, flying past other releases like the original Switch, which by comparison sold 2.74 million units in its first month. The Nintendo Switch 2 launched at a price of $450 for the standard America version of the console, which has yet to be affect

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20 Useless and Overrated Kitchen Tools, According to Chefs

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-09-18 23:47:00

Professional chefs know the value of space in a drawer or on a countertop better than anyone. Stroll through the swinging doors of any restaurant kitchen worth its salt, and you won't find an excess of single-function gadgets collecting dust. Every instrument and piece of cookware serves a purpose, earning the real estate -- however small -- it occupies. That's what makes career chefs the perfect people to ask about all the kitchen the tools that don't belong in your kitchen, especially when sp

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Bose’s latest Ultra earbuds have some AI-powered tricks for navigating your noisy world

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-09-19 08:37:14

Bose TL;DR Bose has announced the successor to its premium QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds. The second-gen QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds offer enhanced ANC, improved voice pickup, and wireless charging support. The earbuds are priced at $299 and will be available in Black, White Smoke, and Deep Plum colorways. Bose expanded its premium headphone and earbud lineup with the launch of new Ultra models back in 2023. Its original QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds are still among the best wireless earbuds on the

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6 new Android ecosystem treats that have this gadget geek grinning

zdnet.com Matthew Miller 2025-09-19 07:15:13

Google / Elyse Betters Picaro / ZDNET I've been using Android devices since 2007 and now have a rather large collection of Google devices in my home and office. The latest ecosystem updates will improve my efficiency with communications, safety, and daily commuting. Also: Your Android phone is getting a huge security upgrade for free - what's new While this week's focus has been on the release of Android 16, there are also six new features for Android that I am particularly excited about, and

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41 of the Best Movies on Netflix You Should Stream Right Now

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-09-19 11:00:03

In just 10 years since releasing its first original film Beasts of No Nation, Netflix has evolved into a power player in the movie scene, earning honors at award shows like the Oscars and Golden Globes. The streaming giant received 18 Oscar nominations in 2025 and took home three: two for Emilia Perez and one for best documentary short with The Only Girl in the Orchestra. Popular action films and comedies such as Sicario, Havoc and Hit Man have also helped make Netflix a destination for reliabl

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9 Hidden Apple Watch Health Features, According to a Doctor at Apple

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-09-20 00:53:03

If you own an Apple Watch, then you know just how small but mighty the wearable device can be. But are you aware of all the different ways this high-tech watch can assist you in monitoring and improving your health? To help you learn more about the not-so-obvious health features hidden on the Apple Watch that can support your heart health, fitness, sleep and more, we spoke with a doctor at Apple. 1. The Vitals app metrics Using overnight health metrics, the Vitals app can reveal much about you

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Nintendo Switch 2 tops 3.5 million sales in four days, fastest-selling console in company history

techspot.com Rob Thubron 2025-09-19 15:18:00

In brief: It's official: the Switch 2 is the fastest-selling Nintendo game system ever. The hybrid handheld sold more than 3.5 million units in the four days following its global launch. Nintendo cited the improved hardware in its latest machine and the inclusion of Mario Kart World in some bundles as reasons for the success. There was little doubt that the Switch 2 was going to prove popular. The 3.5 million sales between June 5 and 8 are a testament to how well the company has managed to supp

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U.S. online stores put 'out of stock' signs as Nintendo Switch 2 sales hit record highs

cnbc.com Dylan Butts 2025-09-19 11:51:20

Nintendo Switch 2 controllers are displayed during at the Nintendo New York store on June 4, 2025, for a launch event ahead of the video game hybrid console's midnight release. Nintendo sold more than 3.5 million units of its flagship Switch 2 gaming system in the four days following its launch, with online stores of major U.S. retailers putting up "out of stock" signs. The record-breaking start for the company's first new console in eight years, puts Nintendo on the path to realizing its aim

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Story Kitchen and MoonHood Studios will bring The Midnight Walk game to film and TV

venturebeat.com Dean Takahashi 2025-09-19 17:30:00

Story Kitchen, the film and TV company behind game adaptations like Sonic the Hedgehog and Tomb Raider, has teamed up with Swedish developer MoonHood Studios to adapt the critically acclaimed dark fantasy game The Midnight Walk for film and TV. Released last month to widespread acclaim, The Midnight Walk is a handcrafted claymation world of shadow and sorrow, a mysterious figure known as The Burnt One must journey through five haunting tales of fire and darkness—guided only by the flickering fl

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Nintendo sells 3.5M Switch 2 consoles in four days

venturebeat.com Dean Takahashi 2025-09-20 04:17:00

Nintendo of America announced that the Nintendo Switch 2 has sold over 3.5 million units worldwide in its first four days, becoming the fastest-selling Nintendo hardware ever globally. The new system went on sales on June 5 around the world, with fans lined up at midnight sales in a number of places. The Kyoto, Japan-based company said it hopes to sell 15 million Switch 2 consoles in its first year, on a pace to exceed growth of the original Switch. That’s a pretty good sales rate, despite an

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Survey reveals the fierce loyalty of Android fans

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-09-18 03:06:24

Robert Triggs / Android Authority While the name of our site shows where our main loyalties sit, we’re not afraid to praise Apple when it pulls off an engineering feat. That said, we know our fans are mainly of the Android persuasion. What we wondered was, how many of you would consider switching from Android to iOS at some point? We ran a poll to find out. For full transparency, we ran the survey in an article by Mitja Rutnik about why he personally wouldn’t consider switching. Mitja makes a

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Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra deal: The best Wear OS Watch is $200 off

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-09-18 06:49:23

Kaitlyn Cimino / Android Authority The Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra is undoubtedly still the best Wear OS smartwatch around. The only reason we don’t always recommend it to you is that it is pretty pricey, but a good deal can make it a much more enticing option. Right now, you can save $200 on it! Buy the Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra for $449.99 ($200 off) This offer is available directly from Samsung. The discount applies to all color versions, so you can pick whichever color model you prefer. S

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Android 16 now lets you customize keyboard shortcuts — Here’s how it works

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-09-18 23:24:58

Mishaal Rahman / Android Authority TL;DR Android 16 adds the ability to customize keyboard shortcuts. This feature first went live in Android 16 Beta 2. While you can’t assign custom key combinations to every available shortcut, you can customize many of them. Update, June 10, 2025 (2:24 PM ET): Google announced today that it is launching custom keyboard shortcuts in Android so you can “create your own combination of hotkeys.” This feature is already available in Android 16 for the Pixel Tab

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The impossible is happening: An Android phone will be compatible with Apple Watch

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-09-18 23:30:23

Dhruv Bhutani / Android Authority TL;DR Vivo has started teasing its next foldable, the X Fold 5. A product manager confirms that the Android phone will have Apple Watch compatibility. It’s also said to have direct support for iCloud and can be used as an extended screen with a Mac. At one point, Apple reportedly considered making an Apple Watch that’s compatible with Android to help it reach the platform’s billions of users. However, those plans eventually fell through and Apple has continu

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watchOS 26 coming to Apple Watch with AI-powered Workout Buddy, new design, more

9to5mac.com Zac Hall 2025-09-17 22:18:25

Apple has officially announced watchOS 26, the successor to watchOS 11. The new name aligns with iOS 26 (and using the upcoming year to reference each software version). The flagship new software feature for Apple Watch in watchOS 26 is called Workout Buddy, an Apple Intelligence-powered fitness feature. Here’s the official press release for watchOS 26. watchOS 26 delivers more personalized ways to stay active, healthy, and connected PRESS RELEASE June 9, 2025 A new software design makes usi

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Here’s every Apple Watch that will support watchOS 26

9to5mac.com Marcus Mendes 2025-09-17 22:33:16

Today, Apple officially unveiled watchOS 26, alongside iOS 26, iPadOS 26, tvOS 26, visionOS 26 and macOS Tahoe 26. Wondering if your Apple Watch will run the new system? Here’s the full compatibility list. Alongside the rest of the renamed OS lineup, watchOS 26 brings a refreshed look, a new smart fitness experience called Workout Buddy, and an easier way to manage notifications. Here’s the full list of models that will be able to run watchOS 26: Apple Watch SE (2nd generation) Apple Watch S

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watchOS 26 beta 1 now rolling out for Apple Watch

9to5mac.com Ryan Christoffel 2025-09-18 00:13:22

Following its introduction during today’s WWDC keynote, Apple has now released watchOS 26 developer beta 1. Here’s what you should know. watchOS 26 developer beta 1 available now, requires iOS 26 watchOS 26 is the next major software version for the Apple Watch. It follows the current watchOS 11, with a new naming scheme that ties Apple’s software to a specific year and unifies all platforms with the same number. Developer beta 1 for watchOS 26 is now available for download. In order to dow

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watchOS 26: More Apple Watch faces using Series 10’s upgraded display

9to5mac.com Zac Hall 2025-09-18 05:14:11

Apple Watch Series 10 features an upgraded display with a faster refresh rate. This enables select watch faces to display a ticking seconds indicator even in always-on mode. However, most watch faces don’t actually take advantage of the new hardware yet. The watchOS 26 software update coming this fall will change that. Series 10 enhanced faces At launch, three watch faces supported updating seconds in always-on display mode: Flux, Reflections, and Activity Digital. Apple later introduced 2025

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Apple Notes is coming to your Apple Watch in watchOS 26

9to5mac.com Ryan Christoffel 2025-09-18 20:48:24

watchOS 26 is the next major software update coming for Apple Watch, and among its host of new features, the popular Apple Notes app is coming to the wrist. Notes app in watchOS 26 offers two essential features Apple Notes was once a very basic iPhone app with minimal features. Over the last few years especially, though, it’s grown into a note-taking powerhouse. The Notes app currently exists across nearly every Apple platform. You’ll find it on iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Vision Pro. But perhaps

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Google warns Wear OS users to install their favorite legacy watch faces before 2026

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20 Useless and Overrated Kitchen Tools, According to Chefs

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