9to5Google Daily

Today we've got episode 200 of 9to5Google Daily! We have Google app 9.0 and its features, the death of Chromecast Audio, and some YouTube/Google+ stories. Oh, and some deals.

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Google app 9.0 preps Podcasts transcription, rounded Assistant corners, and 9to5G shout-out! [APK Insight]

Google says it is discontinuing the Chromecast Audio

YouTube will remove automatic Twitter and Google+ posting tools later this month

[Update: Back] PSA: Google+ is currently down, for the dozen of you who still care

Best Buy's new 2-day sale takes $150 off the latest iPad Pro, deals on Beats, TVs, more

Smartphone Accessories: Anker 10W Wireless Qi Charging Stand $18, more

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Today we've got even more CES stories, Samsung tries to crash CES with its announcement of the 2019 Galaxy Unpacked event for the S10, and Ring has some privacy problems.

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Samsung to announce Galaxy S10 at February 20 Galaxy Unpacked event

Samsung’s foldable Galaxy phone may be on display at February 20 Unpacked event

Nest competitor Ring reportedly gave employees full access to customers’ live camera feeds

Hands-on: Ticwatch E2 and S2 will have handy new tricks w/ workout tracking, custom gestures, fall detection, more [Video]

Hands-on: Focals by North are AR glasses having their Pebble moment

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Today we've got even more CES stories for day 2, including a new Assistant mic for your car from Anker, some new Wear OS watches, and a handful of Google announcements.

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Anker Roav Bolt adds an always listening Google Assistant mic to your car for $50

Mobvoi Ticwatch E2 and Ticwatch S2 go official w/ Snapdragon Wear 2100, bigger battery

Kate Spade New York refreshes Scallop 2 Wear OS watch w/ NFC, heart rate sensor, still Snapdragon Wear 2100

Lenovo Smart Clock brings Google Assistant to an adorable 4-inch smart display for the bedroom

Google Assistant adding flight check-ins & hotel bookings by voice, expanded lockscreen access

Google Assistant Connect is a new platform to make it easier to add Assistant to connected devices

Google Assistant’s new Interpreter Mode turns Google Home, Smart Displays into a translation tool

Assistant for Google Maps adds voice commands, replies w/ auto-punctuation, more on Android, iOS

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Today we've got the first day of CES announcements, including news from Google, JBL, Samsung, ASUS, HP, House of Marley, and much much more.

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Google Assistant will soon be available on 1 billion devices as Google Home had ‘record’ 2018

Google sets up at CES 2019 w/ ‘Assistant Playground,’ monorail ads, giant LVCC banner [Gallery]

Google Assistant and Android TV-powered JBL Link Bar officially shipping this spring

JBL launching three new Google Assistant-equipped headphones this spring

Samsung is adding support for Google Assistant in newest TV lineup

Asus announces Chromebook Flip C434 w/ premium metal body, edge-to-edge 14-inch screen

HP Chromebook x360 14 G1 is a premium Chrome OS 2-in-1 w/ 14-inch touchscreen

House of Marley announces portable, eco-friendly Google Assistant smart speaker

JBL Link Drive is a $60 always-on Google Assistant mic that integrates with any car, iOS, and Android

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Today we've got a handful of CES 2019 announcements that are already rolling in, a crazy Xiaomi foldable leak, and some Samsung stories.

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LG’s 2019 TV lineup brings Google Assistant, new chipsets, HDR, OLED, and up to 8K resolution

Philips brings Android TV models to US w/ microphones built in for Google Assistant, starting at $349

Asus unveils latest education Chrome OS devices at CES: two Chromebooks, new Flip, & first Tablet

Xiaomi foldable appears in sketchy leak w/ impressive tri-fold design that handily beats Samsung [Video]

Samsung Galaxy S10 leaks in first real-life image w/ punch hole cutout, slim bezels

Android Pie beta potentially heading to Galaxy Note 8, S8 and S8+

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Today we've got Google Pixel 3 gets a score on DxOMark, Google+ APIs are shutting down on March 7th, some Samsung stories, and all the best Google deals for last-minute shoppers.

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Google Pixel 3 gets score of 101 on DxOMark, ties with iPhone XR as highest rated single lens phone

Google+ APIs will shut down on March 7th, could start failing next month ahead of April closing

Samsung may deliver Google Assistant on its 2019 Smart TVs

Samsung may copy Google’s Night Sight with ‘Bright Night’ mode on Galaxy S10

[Update: Pixel 3 XL edit] Google Assistant and Kevin McCallister star in hilarious ‘Home Alone Again’ ad

A Google Home Hub with 2 Home Minis can be yours for $130 shipped (Up to $250 value)

Google Pixel Buds return to Black Friday pricing at $109 shipped (Reg. $159), more

V-MODA's BassFit Wireless Headphones are fitness-focused

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Today we've got Chrome for Android adds a new 'sneak peek' feature, Google Assistant and Kevin from 'Home Alone' team up for a new ad, and Google Fi subs get a photo book.

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Chrome for Android adds ‘sneak peek’ feature for opening new tabs in overlay w/o leaving the page

Google Assistant and Kevin McCallister star in hilarious ‘Home Alone Again’ ad [Video]

Google Fi gifting subscribers one free photo book from Google Photos

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Today we've got some Google Assistant and Google Home stories, Chrome 72 beta, and a couple of Twitter stories — one of which is particularly amusing.

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Google ‘presenting’ 2019 NBA All-Star Voting, now exclusive to official app/site, Search, & Assistant

Google Home can now read events from shared G Suite calendars for some users

Chrome 72 beta: Incognito media notifications on Android, Assistant & Pie for more Chromebooks

Twitter for iOS fixes one of the biggest timeline complaints with new ‘Sparkle’ button, no Android version yet

Apple Music account tweets using Twitter for Android

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Today we've got Chrome putting an end to sites that won't let you go back, RIP Dragonfly, Google Account settings Material Theme, and Drive Pincode sharing.

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Chrome will soon put an end to those pesky sites that won’t let you go ‘back’

Google reportedly halts Dragonfly development on censored search after privacy team complaints

Google Account settings on the web revamped with Google Material Theme [Gallery]

Google Drive Pincode Sharing allows non-G Suite users to edit shared Docs, Sheets, Slides

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Today we've got YouTube removed 1.67 million channels in Q3, Chrome OS 71 is rolling out w/ Better Together, and Google Assistant is testing a new interface with 'Explore'.

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YouTube removed 1.67 million channels, 7.8 million videos in Q3 2018 for breaking guidelines

Chrome OS 71 rolling out w/ ‘Better Together’ Android integration, Linux updates, more

Google Assistant testing new, condensed interface on Android w/ ‘Explore’ on bottom bar

Updated Google Discover more widely rolling out w/ full dark theme on Pixel Launcher

The very best premium cases for Google Pixel 3 and Google Pixel 3 XL [Video]

Best Buy's new 3-day sale has last minute Apple, Sonos and Philips Hue gifts

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