The Galaxy Note 20 series starts with the flagship — the Galaxy Note 20 Ultra. The Galaxy Note 20 Ultra packs a similar camera system compared to the Galaxy S20 of the same name. Samsung is also including some new features on its Galaxy Note 20 series, starting with Samsung Notes. Samsung Galaxy Note 20 costs $999 while the Note 20 Ultra starts at $1,299.

The Galaxy Tab S6 was a genuinely good device in many ways, and now it’s getting a pair of successors in the Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 series. The Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 series comes in two variants — one at 11-inches and one at 12.4-inches. That smaller Tab S7 has an 11-inch 2560×1600 120Hz display, but oddly its an LCD panel as opposed to Samsung’s usual AMOLED. The Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 will cost $649 and the Tab S7+ will cost $849.

The Samsung Galaxy Watch 3, unlike the company’s Active 2 smartwatch, is a watch designed with a classier look but without cutting out features for health. Perhaps the biggest story here is that Galaxy Watch 3 brings back Samsung’s signature rotating bezel — a feature that both Galaxy Watch Active smartwatches lacked. Colors for the Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 include Black and Silver for the 45mm version but Silver and Bronze for the 41mm version. Pricing for the Galaxy Watch 3 starts at $399 for the 41mm version and $429 for the 45mm version, with prices obviously going up for LTE models.

The Samsung Galaxy Buds Live are official, and, yep, they look like beans. The Samsung Galaxy Buds Live are different from the Galaxy Buds+ in a handful of ways, but the most obvious is the design. That’s a bigger physical driver than the Galaxy Buds+, and Samsung also says that a “bass duct” will improve the lows so everything sounds “deep and rich.” There are three microphones on Galaxy Buds Live as well to power active noise cancellation as well as the “Voice Pickup Unit,” which is supposed to improve voice quality in calls. Samsung is launching Galaxy Buds Live tomorrow for $169.

However, the smaller Galaxy Note 20 also includes a choice that might frustrate some long-time fans — it’s made from plastic. Samsung’s Note series has always lived on the bleeding edge when it comes to power and design, and the name of the game for flagships in 2020 is a metal frame that has a glass rear. The smaller Galaxy Note 20, though, bucks that trend by adopting a plastic back. There are a lot of pros to switching from a glass back to plastic, but when we’ve been pushed so hard by Samsung and, well, everyone else for the past few years that glass is better and worth more money, paying $1,000 for a plastic phone is a hard pill to swallow.

The OxygenOS 10.0.7 and 10.3.4 updates are now rolling out for the OnePlus 7 and OnePlus 7 Pro, with the packages containing a number of fixes alongside the July 2020 security patch. Well, the OxygenOS 10.0.7 build is designed for those in global markets, while the OxygenOS 10.3.4 build is for owners in India. So you’ll get the July 2020 patch, support for the recently released — and impressive OnePlus Buds — new clock styles, fixes for the display wake issues, enhancements to the Reading mode, plus fixes for the SIM card carrier identification. OnePlus has confirmed that the OxygenOS 10.0.7 and 10.3.4 OTA updates are heading out incrementally, so might not appear on your device for a little while.

TeamViewer is one of the most popular remote desktop support solutions on the market but thanks to a new Universal Add-on for the QuickSupport Android app, you can fully control your Android device remotely. Announced in an official TeamViewer QuickSupport blog post, this update lets you fully control your Android device to provide support or help with setup, or just about anything else for that matter. The Universal Add-on is actually an extra downloadable option within the TeamViewer QuickSupport app for Android. Some Android smartphones would allow you to do screen-sharing with the TeamViewer QuickSupport app, which was fine but not quite as intuitive if you needed to provide advice or resolve an issue.

Thanks to leaks and tidbits, we know a fair bit about the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 and friends ahead of the launch livestream unveiling later today. So we already know the core products getting unveiled during the Galaxy Note 20 livestream. They will obviously include the Galaxy Note 20, Note 20 Ultra, plus the Galaxy Tab S7/S7+, Galaxy Watch 3, Galaxy Buds Live, and the highly anticipated Galaxy Z Fold 2. What are you most excited to see during the Galaxy Note 20 livestream?

[Update 08/05]: After rolling out for European unlocked models, the August 2020 security patch has now started to head out for the US unlocked models of the Galaxy S20 series. You should be able to pull the patch on your Galaxy S20 series handset right now by heading to System settings > Security updates.[Update 08/03]: As we await the release of the Note 20, the current flagship Galaxy S20 has been receiving the August 2020 security patch right on schedule.[Update 07/31]: With 24 hours left before August begins, the Galaxy Note 10 series is now joining the very short list of devices now receiving the August 2020 security patch.

Motorola has officially announced the One Fusion Plus, an affordable Android smartphone that comes with some notable surprises for just €299.[Update 08/05]: Right on the coat tails of the Google Pixel 4a, the Motorola One Fusion Plus is now officially going on sale in the US for $399. Although there are some notable areas where the Motorola One Fusion does have the edge — particular in the battery. Motorola have really kicked into gear with affordable smartphones in recent months, so the One Fusion Plus adds to a growing list of good-value devices.

Back in June, we spotted Google’s Files app working on a password-protected “Safe Folder.” This feature is now rolling out in beta, while the company reports 150 million monthly users. Files by Google — originally Files Go — started out as an app primarily for the “Next Billion Users” in developing countries with different usage patterns and priorities. The folder is securely locked as soon as you switch away from the Files app, so none of its contents can be accessed when the app is in the background. Safe Folder in Files by Google is rolling out to the beta channel now and more widely in the coming weeks.

Now, Google is preparing to drive more Android owners back to using Chrome through targeted notifications. Based on our reading of a series of code changes [1, 2, 3], we believe Google Chrome for Android will send you a notification if you haven’t used Chrome in a while. If you indirectly open Chrome by opening a “Chrome Custom Tab” in an app, Chrome will take that opportunity to check how long it’s been since you’ve used Chrome. As this code is only just beginning to appear in Chrome, we likely won’t see these notifications begin to appear from Chrome for Android until at least version 86, which isn’t due to release until October.

After recently adding one for hand washing, Google is tweaking the Weather tile with a bold and fresh new design. The current Weather card shows the temperature and condition, while a bi-hourly forecast appears below. Google is now testing (via Reddit) an updated Weather Tile for Wear OS that has a distinctly different design language. The new Wear OS Weather Tile is not live on any of our watches this afternoon.

The Dark Sky shutdown is now complete for Android and Wear OS, but the website sees a reprieve. Original 8/1: The official Dark Sky app for Android was originally scheduled to stop working on July 1st. All weather data in the app returns a value of zero degrees, while there is an orange “The Dark Sky app has shut down” message. Looking further down the shutdown schedule, third-party weather apps using Dark Sky’s data will have access until the “end of 2021.” The API continues to function for existing customers, but new sign-ups are no longer accepted.

We are now ready to gather all of today’s best Android game and app deals. Head below the jump for a closer look at today’s best Android app deals. We have plenty of new Android hardware offers headlined by the best Pixel 4a deals in today’s pre-order roundup for the upcoming new Google handset. All of today’s accessory deals are in the usual place but you might also want to take a look this deal on the Android-friendly Yummly smart meat thermometer as well.

Despite that, Netflix has already certified the Pixel 4a for HD and HDR support. When you get your Pixel 4a order in-house, Netflix will immediately be able to play HDR content, so long as your plan allows for that. So, in addition to the overall better screen of the Pixel 4a, Netflix TV shows and movies should have that distinct look on Google’s new phone. Outside of Pixel 4a, Netflix also supports Pixel 3/XL and Pixel 4/XL with HDR content, but all other Pixel devices are limited to just HD playback.

Now, that update is rolling out to Android TV users. The interface originally rolled out to Apple TV and Roku users in May, but Android TV owners may be noting the change as of early August. Hulu has a bit of a complicated relationship with Android TV. This latest interface revamp is the biggest one Hulu has put out in nearly 5 years, but that previous design only arrived on Android TV last year.

Starting with the carry case, as this is a major step up from previous OnePlus earbuds and one of the most enticing portions of the entire OnePlus Buds package in my humble opinion.I have the Nord Blue-colored OnePlus Buds to match my OnePlus Nord device, and the two-tone glossy buds and inner green case color does feel a little cheap. While I find the OnePlus Bullets Wireless Z to be the most comfortable earbuds I have worn, the OnePlus Buds are in the middle of the pack. If you do not own a OnePlus smartphone, then you will not be able to update your OnePlus Buds.

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Samsung is one of the biggest chipset manufacturers in the world, and according to a report from Korea the company is getting two big new orders, and one of them comes from Google for a chip that tracks body movement. Apparently, under the terms of this contract, Samsung would be responsible for the chip’s design and production. Typically, a chip foundry will only manufacture a chip that’s been designed, but the extra effort from Samsung is reportedly a strategy to take over more of TSMC’s market share as Samsung continues to grow its chip business. Notably, another recent report mentioned that Google would potentially source Samsung for its own smartphone processor, but it seems like this order is not for that “whitechapel” chip.

With distance learning in effect for the upcoming school season, at least in the US, Google Assistant is adding a handful of features to ease the transition. This includes Family Bell, precise Broadcasting, and other whimsical features aimed at kids. Google wants to replicate how the school day is normally punctuated by a bell schedule. Family Bell for Google Assistant is starting to roll out today in English in the US, Canada, UK, Australia, and India.

When you want to send something, Nearby Share appears as a new option in Android’s default share sheet. On the receiving end, you will get a “Device nearby is sharing” notification that you can tap to “become visible.” Users must first “Accept” the transfer, with file name listed, and a circular indicator around the avatar noting progress. Google today also announced that Nearby Share will come to Chromebooks in the “coming months.” Sharing will work in both directions, with Chrome OS being the only other cited platform today. All Android 6.0+ devices are supported, with Nearby Share launching today for Pixel and Samsung devices.

Today’s best deals include Samsung Galaxy Smartwatches, JBL Link Smart Speakers, and the Samsung BAR Plus. Amazon is currently offering the Samsung Galaxy Smartwatch at $239 for the 46mm version. Down from $180, as you’ll still find at Best Buy and direct from JBL, today’s offer saves you 45%, comes within $10 of the all-time low, and is the second-best we’ve seen. Amazon is offering multiple Samsung BAR Plus USB 3.1 Flash Drives in various storage sizes priced from $12.

This weekend, Stadia Pro members can play Borderlands 3 for free as part of Stadia’s first-ever “Free Play Days” event. Many gaming services offer free weekends to let you try a game before you buy it, but of course, a big issue with those free weekends is how long it can take to download and install a new game. As announced on the Stadia Community blog, Google is putting Stadia’s advantage to good use by running its first ever free weekend under the “Free Play Days” banner. What game would you like to see Google Stadia offer a free weekend for?

Google has launched a fantastic animated homepage Doodle featuring the letters of “Google” practicing COVID-19 prevention methods including wearing masks and staying socially distant. Now the company is taking it a step further by replacing its homepage logo nearly worldwide with an animated Google Doodle encouraging people to “Wear a Mask.• CDC recommends that people wear cloth face coverings in public settings and when around people outside of their household, especially when other social distancing measures are difficult to maintain.• Cloth face coverings may help prevent people who have COVID-19 from spreading the virus to others.

Today, OnePlus has confirmed it will be launching the final OxygenOS 11 developer preview next week with the Android 11 open beta coming soon. Today, OnePlus revealed that the final developer preview of OxygenOS 11 is releasing on August 10th to prepare for the wider open beta rollout. The company explains in a brief post that “once we’ve squashed most of the big bugs” that OnePlus users will be able to enroll in an Android 11 open beta program. The release of Android 11 as an open beta for OnePlus users is a good sign that the final release will come sooner rather than later, which is always a good thing.

Google’s seventeenth Daily Special nets you $30 off a Nest Hub ($89.99) and Nest Mini ($49). The thirteenth Google Store Daily Special is a big Nest Hub Max ($229), Nest Wifi router and point ($269), and Chromecast bundle ($29.99). Hot off Netflix support rolling out to Nest Hubs, the eight Daily Special is $85 off a Nest Hub Max ($229) and Nest Wifi router and point ($269) bundle. The third Daily Special is $60 off a bundle that includes a Nest Wifi router and point ($269), as well as Nest Hub ($89.99).

Starting September 15th, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate members will have access to game streaming on their Android phones. Up to this point, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate offered Xbox One and Windows 10 players the ability to download and play any of the over 100 games in the library. By adding on Project xCloud streaming to phones and tablets, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate will be the closest thing to a “Netflix for games.”Alongside the new pricing details, Microsoft has affirmed that Xbox Game Pass Ultimate members will be able to play Halo Infinite on its launch day across Xbox One, Xbox Series X, and Project xCloud.

Now Razer is rereleasing the Kishi with a new design optimized for Xbox Game Pass and Project xCloud. The biggest difference between the original Razer Kishi and the new Designed for Xbox edition is that the left arrow, right arrow, and home buttons have been swapped out for the View, Menu, and Nexus buttons found on an Xbox controller. To get you started with Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, the Razer Kishi Designed for Xbox edition also comes with a free 14-day trial of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, which includes Project xCloud game streaming. The Razer Kishi for Android “Designed for Xbox” edition is available now from Amazon, Microsoft, and direct from Razer for $99.

In May, the push to get Play Music users to switch to YouTube Music started in earnest with the launch of a long-awaited transfer tool. This allows users to initiate a Play Music to YouTube Music transfer until the end of this year. After that, “Play Music libraries will no longer be available,” though Google will “clearly notify all users before they lose access to their Google Play Music library and data.”Another option to get Play Music data out before the shutdown is to use the Google Takeout tool.

Today, ahead of its launch next week, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 has leaked heavily with some official-looking renders, showing the outer display for the first time. MySmartPrice today published a gallery of images that show off the Galaxy Z Fold 2 in detail, most notably showing off its outer display, which is a huge improvement over the original Galaxy Fold. We can see that the bezel-locked 4-inch display from the original Fold has been upgraded with a display that takes over the entire front of the device. As also shown in a leak last night, the inner display ditches the bigger notch, limiting the cutout to just a single hole-punch camera, just like what’s on that bigger outer display as well.

Update 8/4: As that recent report mentioned, the EU has today announced that it will launch a full investigation into Google’s Fitbit deal. As many previous reports have detailed, the EU is worried over Google having access to the health data from Fitbit users as the company could use that data to improve its ad business. In a statement reiterating its previous comments, a Google spokesperson said that the deal is about the devices, not the data, and how Fitbit will help Google better compete in the wearable space. Previously, Google has pledged to the EU that it will not use Fitbit customer data — which includes some detailed heath data — to serve advertisements.

So if you’re interested in the latest smartphone from Google, you might already be pondering about the best Pixel 4a deals. For example, trading in one of Google’s other Pixel smartphones can reduce your new Pixel 4a price to as little as $215. Like all of today’s best Pixel 4a deals, there may be activation fees to deal with on top of any initial price drops. US Cellular is set to offer an aggressive Pixel 4a deal come Wednesday, August 5th, when it will officially open pre-orders.

Google Photos is regaining two pretty important toggles for skipping and rewinding playback when enjoying your video content. That might not seem like a big deal but given that the video toggles weirdly disappeared at some point over the past few years, it’s a long-overdue reintroduction to the Google Photos app. Before they were unceremoniously ripped from Google Photos at an unspecified time, you could tap the skip forward and backward buttons to move through any of your uploaded video content within Photos. That said, there are no guarantees that you will regain video toggles on your version of Google Photos by all accounts.

The latest are renders of the Samsung Galaxy Tab S7, while the Tab S7+ has cropped up in live images.[Update 08/04]: Evan Blass is at it again ahead of Unpacked with yet more renders of the Galaxy Tab S7 and S7+.[Update 07/14]: Another render has been shared by Evan Blass over on his paid-for Patreon page, which showcases the Galaxy Tab S7, the folio-style detachable keyboard cover, and even the S Pen gets a brief outing. But as is often the case, expect to see even more renders, images, and information on the upcoming Galaxy Tab S7 and S7+ in the build-up to the Galaxy Note 20 series live launch at Unpacked 2020.

[Update 08/04]: After an extensive test period of well over a year, the Search the Web option is now officially rolling out for WhatsApp to help you fact check the potential spread of fake news. If you happen to receive a message that forwarded multiple times, then you’ll see an option that indicates a message has been sent to multiple WhatsApp contacts and has the potential to contain harmful fake news. This feature works by allowing users to upload the message via their browser without WhatsApp ever seeing the message itself. This comes after the messaging firm put limits on how many times a message could be forwarded within the application earlier this year — which was another effort to curb the spread of misinformation or fake news.

The Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 has now leaked in a hands-on video showcasing the updated design and confirms the internals plus several new hardware and software additions.[Update 07/28]: The Galaxy Watch 3 has now appeared in a proper unboxing video courtesy of YouTuber The Mobile Central ahead of its unveiling at Unpacked 2020 next week alongside the Note 20 series, Tab S7/S7+, and Galaxy Buds Live. The rotating bezel showcases the same Galaxy Watch setup that we’ve all come to know and love, but you can get a proper look in the full video below:Again, all of these additions ensure that the Galaxy Watch 3 can keep pace with the Apple Watch Series 5 in terms of features.