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2026-07-26 13:00:00 GMT

The Galaxy Z Fold 8 is Samsung preparing for battle, but is it enough?
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There was a bit of an undertone present in Samsung’s latest Unpacked keynote. Not one of progress or triumph, but what felt a bit like fear. After seven years, the foldable market is about to enter uncharted territory and, frankly, I’m not sure Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 8 series will be able to hold its ground.
This issue of 9to5Google Weekender is a part of our newsletter that highlights the biggest Google stories with added commentary and more. https://9to5google.beehiiv.com/subscribe to get Weekender delivered to your inbox every weekend, and catch our weekday roundups too!
https://9to5google.com/2026/07/26/samsung-galaxy-z-fold-8-preparing-for-battle/

2026-06-24 14:12:51 GMT

Google Wallet will let you know if you can sign up for Touchless ID with TSA PreCheck
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TSA PreCheck has been trying to speed travel times up with the addition of Touchless ID, which essentially allows passengers to walk through the enhanced security queue without stopping. Google Wallet is adding an option to opt in for Touchless ID through saved boarding passes.
https://9to5google.com/2026/06/24/google-wallet-adds-support-for-tsa-precheck-touchless-id/

2026-06-01 20:35:00 GMT

Meta reportedly has several new smart glasses in the works
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According to a new report, Meta has plans to release several new smart glasses over the rest of 2026.
https://9to5google.com/2026/06/01/meta-new-smart-glasses-report/#more-716539
https://9to5google.com/2026/06/01/meta-new-smart-glasses-report/

2026-05-31 02:35:00 GMT

Leaked photo compares Samsung’s wider Galaxy Z Fold 8 to the ‘Ultra’ one
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A new leak shows off the difference, in person, of the Galaxy Z Fold 8’s wider form factor versus the “Ultra” one we’re already used to.
https://9to5google.com/2026/05/30/galaxy-z-fold-8-wide-ultra-leak/#more-716398
https://9to5google.com/2026/05/30/galaxy-z-fold-8-wide-ultra-leak/

2026-04-28 16:02:28 GMT

Gemini replacing Google Assistant on Android Automotive for 4 million GM cars
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https://9to5google.com/2026/04/02/gemini-for-android-auto-is-rolling-out-more-widely-but-not-everyone-is-happy-about-it/, Gemini is https://news.gm.com/home.detail.html/Pages/news/us/en/2026/apr/0428-Google-Gemini.html to GM cars with Android Automotive (officially known as Google built-in).
https://9to5google.com/2026/04/28/gemini-google-assistant-gm-cars/#more-713109
https://9to5google.com/2026/04/28/gemini-google-assistant-gm-cars/

2026-04-28 16:00:00 GMT

Google Translate is now 20 years old, adds pronunciation practice
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Google Translate launched on April 28, 2006. To mark its 20th anniversary, Google is adding a pronunciation tool to Translate for Android.
https://9to5google.com/2026/04/28/google-translate-pronunciation-practice/#more-713066
https://9to5google.com/2026/04/28/google-translate-pronunciation-practice/

2026-04-27 15:38:04 GMT

Deals: Galaxy Watch 8 Classic $300 off, Galaxy S10 Tabs from $233, Google TV Streamer 4K, OLED TVs from $600, more
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Today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break is headlined by a sizable price drop on https://9to5toys.com/2026/04/27/galaxy-watch-8-classic-price-drop-deals/alongside https://9to5toys.com/2026/04/27/galaxy-watch-8-classic-price-drop-deals/ and some notable Galaxy Tab offers at well below the new-, higher list prices –https://9to5toys.com/2026/04/27/price-galaxy-tab-s10-lite-deal/ andhttps://9to5toys.com/2026/04/27/galaxy-tab-s10-fe-before-price-hike/. We also spotted the https://9to5toys.com/2026/04/27/google-tv-streamer-4k-one-best-prices/ alongside https://9to5toys.com/2026/04/27/best-buy-featured-top-deals-week-live-lg-samsung-oled-tv/ – LG and Samsung OLED TVs https://9to5toys.com/2026/04/27/best-buy-featured-top-deals-week-live-lg-samsung-oled-tv/, appliance bundles up to https://9to5toys.com/2026/04/27/best-buy-featured-top-deals-week-live-lg-samsung-oled-tv/, and more. Head below for a closer look.
https://9to5google.com/2026/04/27/deals-galaxy-watch-8-classic-galaxy-tabs-oled-tvs/#more-712983
https://9to5google.com/2026/04/27/deals-galaxy-watch-8-classic-galaxy-tabs-oled-tvs/

2026-04-25 19:36:00 GMT

What new Google Messages features are rolling out [April 2026]
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Like other Google apps, Messages for Android A/B tests many features. It can take the RCS/SMS client a rather long time to actually launch new functionality in stable. From various reports, https://www.android.com/google-messages/, and devices we’ve checked, this is the current state of Messages.
https://9to5google.com/2026/04/25/new-google-messages-features/#more-701098
https://9to5google.com/2026/04/25/new-google-messages-features/

2026-04-21 20:55:21 GMT

Google Wallet adds Live Update for flight tracking
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As https://9to5google.com/2025/10/20/google-wallet-live-updates/, Google Wallet for Android now offers Live Updates for tracking your current flight.
https://9to5google.com/2026/04/21/google-wallet-live-updates-flight/#more-712519
https://9to5google.com/2026/04/21/google-wallet-live-updates-flight/

2026-04-11 15:05:00 GMT

These Android phones support AirDrop sharing with iPhone and Mac
Google cracked the code on making Android’s Quick Share feature work with Apple’s AirDrop, and the list of compatible devices continues to grow. Here’s every Android device currently compatible with AirDrop.
https://9to5google.com/2026/04/11/android-airdrop-list-of-supported-devices/#more-711170
https://9to5google.com/2026/04/11/android-airdrop-list-of-supported-devices/

2026-04-10 19:15:05 GMT

Google Messages for Android rolls out Trash folder
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Following the https://9to5google.com/2026/03/20/google-messages-mentions-trash/, Google Messages has widely rolled out its new Trash folder to save you from accidental deletions.
https://9to5google.com/2026/04/10/google-messages-trash-folder-wide/#more-711277
https://9to5google.com/2026/04/10/google-messages-trash-folder-wide/

2026-04-10 17:59:51 GMT

Friday’s Android app deals and freebies: This Is Fine, Mutropolis, Terra Mystica, more
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Your afternoon lineup of the best Android game and app deals is now ready to roll, including titles like This Is Fine (Cards Survival), Terra Mystica, Gaia Project, Growbot, Mutropolis, Unforeseen Incidents, and more. Just be sure to dive into this https://9to5toys.com/2026/04/10/price-drop-live-galaxy-watch-8-classic/ and details on how to score https://9to5toys.com/2026/04/10/how-to-galaxy-s26-ultra-deal/ (no trade needed) as well.
https://9to5toys.com/2026/04/10/friday-android-app-deals-this-fine-mutropolis/#more-711273
https://9to5toys.com/2026/04/10/friday-android-app-deals-this-fine-mutropolis/

2026-04-10 17:02:15 GMT

Google AI Mode getting ‘plus’ redesign as agentic booking expands globally
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Like the https://9to5google.com/2026/04/07/gemini-live-redesign-android/, Google AI Mode is also seeing a redesign of its prompt box, while the tool can now book restaurants for users internationally.
https://9to5google.com/2026/04/10/google-ai-mode-redesign/#more-711265
https://9to5google.com/2026/04/10/google-ai-mode-redesign/

2026-04-10 16:46:53 GMT

YouTube says its 90-second unskippable ads were the result of a bug, fix rolling out [U]
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Earlier this week, https://9to5google.com/2026/04/08/youtube-starts-showing-90-second-unskippable-ads-to-tv-viewers/ appearing within videos being streamed to televisions, seemingly expanding on the 30-second rollout that initially kicked off last year. YouTube has officially responded to these claims, but in doing so, it’s raising more questions than providing answers.
https://9to5google.com/2026/04/10/youtube-says-it-does-not-have-90-second-unskippable-ads-despite-user-reports/#more-711135
https://9to5google.com/2026/04/10/youtube-says-it-does-not-have-90-second-unskippable-ads-despite-user-reports/

2026-04-10 16:35:00 GMT

Google Pixel is growing in 2026 as almost everyone else struggles in the chaos
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2026 is https://9to5google.com/2026/02/26/ram-shortage-smartphone-crisis-like-no-other-market-shrink/, but Google Pixel continues https://9to5google.com/2026/04/07/google-pixel-sits-in-sweet-spot-for-2026-sales/, with a new report revealing that Pixel is already seeing growth this year as the rest of the industry struggles.
https://9to5google.com/2026/04/10/google-pixel-is-growing-in-2026-as-almost-everyone-else-struggles-in-the-chaos/#more-711257
https://9to5google.com/2026/04/10/google-pixel-is-growing-in-2026-as-almost-everyone-else-struggles-in-the-chaos/

2026-04-10 15:45:17 GMT

Deals: Galaxy Watch 8 Classic $280 off, Galaxy Z Fold 7 $410 off, Moto Razr+ 2025 at $620 off, more
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Today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break is headlined by a massive $280 price drop now live on https://9to5toys.com/2026/04/10/price-drop-live-galaxy-watch-8-classic/, and this https://9to5toys.com/2026/04/10/giant-price-drop-unlocked-galaxy-z-fold-7/ on unlocked https://9to5toys.com/2026/04/10/giant-price-drop-unlocked-galaxy-z-fold-7/. Amazon is also handing out https://9to5toys.com/2026/04/09/amazon-free-50-gift-cards-new-samsung-galaxy-a37/ with new https://9to5toys.com/2026/04/09/amazon-free-50-gift-cards-new-samsung-galaxy-a37/, and a major https://9to5toys.com/2026/04/10/price-drop-unlocked-motorola-razr-2025/ hitting unlocked https://9to5toys.com/2026/04/10/price-drop-unlocked-motorola-razr-2025/. Head below for a closer look at the details.
https://9to5google.com/2026/04/10/deals-galaxy-watch-8-classic-z-fold-7-moto-razr/#more-711253
https://9to5google.com/2026/04/10/deals-galaxy-watch-8-classic-z-fold-7-moto-razr/

2026-04-10 15:35:00 GMT

Amazon Luna goes all in on Stadia Pro-like subscription, removing everything else
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Effective today, Amazon Luna is shutting down basically everything that’s not a single Stadia Pro-like subscription.
https://9to5google.com/2026/04/10/amazon-luna-changes-subscription-third-party-games/#more-711244
https://9to5google.com/2026/04/10/amazon-luna-changes-subscription-third-party-games/

2026-04-10 15:01:57 GMT

Galaxy Z Flip 8 is mostly unchanged, but at least it’s not getting thicker like the Razr
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Leaks are already starting to surface as the Galaxy Z Flip 8 is seen for the first time in official-looking renders.
https://9to5google.com/2026/04/10/galaxy-z-flip-8-leaked-renders/#more-711238
https://9to5google.com/2026/04/10/galaxy-z-flip-8-leaked-renders/

2026-04-10 14:05:00 GMT

Android’s upcoming ‘Tap to Share’ can send contacts, files, etc – here’s what it looks like [Gallery]
Google is preparing a new “Tap to Share” feature for Android devices and, through the latest updates, we’re able to get a sneak peek as to what it looks like and how it functions.
https://9to5google.com/2026/04/10/android-tap-to-share-contacts-files/#more-711225
https://9to5google.com/2026/04/10/android-tap-to-share-contacts-files/

2026-04-10 10:30:00 GMT

YouTube Premium is getting a US price hike of up to $4/month
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Google is implementing a price hike for YouTube Premium plans in the US, with prices going up by as much as $4 per month.
https://9to5google.com/2026/04/10/youtube-premium-us-price-hike/#more-711212
https://9to5google.com/2026/04/10/youtube-premium-us-price-hike/

2026-04-09 18:30:30 GMT

Fitbit Public Preview coming to more countries, adds VO2 Max, & US health records
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After adding https://9to5google.com/2026/04/07/fitbit-4-66-android/, as well as making available to https://9to5google.com/2026/03/31/fitbit-app-redesign-free/, the Fitbit Public Preview is https://blog.google/products-and-platforms/devices/fitbit/fitbit-personal-health-coach-expansion/ to more countries.
https://9to5google.com/2026/04/09/fitbit-public-preview-countries/#more-711184
https://9to5google.com/2026/04/09/fitbit-public-preview-countries/

2026-04-09 17:36:12 GMT

Pixel Now Playing brings back ‘Tap to see what’s playing’ lockscreen search
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Google is bringing back Pixel Now Playing’s ability to manually start a song search from the lockscreen.
https://9to5google.com/2026/04/09/pixel-now-playing-search/#more-711169
https://9to5google.com/2026/04/09/pixel-now-playing-search/

2026-04-09 17:29:39 GMT

Samsung quietly increased the price of two Galaxy Z Fold 7 models
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Maybe you’re tired of hearing about memory price hikes and the potential of increased smartphone prices. Well, it’s starting to happen with major OEMs. Samsung just increased the price of its 1TB Galaxy Z Fold 7 in the US.
https://9to5google.com/2026/04/09/samsung-increased-price-galaxy-z-fold-7/#more-711159
https://9to5google.com/2026/04/09/samsung-increased-price-galaxy-z-fold-7/

2026-04-09 17:05:00 GMT

Google updates best AI models for coding Android apps, Gemini & GPT 5.4 at the top
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The “Android Bench” for ranking AI models used in Android app development has been updated, with OpenAI’s latest model now tied with Gemini for the top spot.
https://9to5google.com/2026/04/09/google-best-ai-for-coding-android-apps-april-update/#more-711158
https://9to5google.com/2026/04/09/google-best-ai-for-coding-android-apps-april-update/

2026-04-09 16:30:33 GMT

Pixel At a Glance preps showing nearby Google Wallet passes, ‘Restaurant insights’
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Google is working on two location-based features for the Pixel At a Glance widget with “Passes nearby” and “Restaurant insights.”
https://9to5google.com/2026/04/09/pixel-at-a-glance-location/#more-711152
https://9to5google.com/2026/04/09/pixel-at-a-glance-location/

2026-04-09 16:20:00 GMT

YouTube says it does not have 90-second unskippable ads despite user reports
https://9to5google.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2026/04/YouTube-on-Pixel-10a-device-1.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1600
Earlier this week, https://9to5google.com/2026/04/08/youtube-starts-showing-90-second-unskippable-ads-to-tv-viewers/ appearing within videos being streamed to televisions, seemingly expanding on the 30-second rollout that initially kicked off last year. YouTube has officially responded to these claims, but in doing so, it’s raising more questions than providing answers.
https://9to5google.com/2026/04/09/youtube-says-it-does-not-have-90-second-unskippable-ads-despite-user-reports/#more-711135
https://9to5google.com/2026/04/09/youtube-says-it-does-not-have-90-second-unskippable-ads-despite-user-reports/

2026-04-09 16:15:00 GMT

Samsung’s base Galaxy S26 is popular, with a boost in production amid budget phone cuts
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A new report out of Korea reveals that Samsung is boosting production of the Galaxy S26 series due to demand, with a particular focus on the smallest model.
https://9to5google.com/2026/04/09/samsungs-base-galaxy-s26-is-popular-with-a-boost-in-production-amid-budget-phone-cuts/#more-711134
https://9to5google.com/2026/04/09/samsungs-base-galaxy-s26-is-popular-with-a-boost-in-production-amid-budget-phone-cuts/

2026-04-09 15:55:00 GMT

Samsung’s new Galaxy A37 and A57 are now on sale in the US from $449 with free case
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Samsung has opened sales of its new budget-focused Galaxy A37 and Galaxy A57 in the US, with a free case for early buyers too.
https://9to5google.com/2026/04/09/samsungs-new-galaxy-a37-and-a57-are-now-on-sale-in-the-us-from-449-with-free-case/#more-711118
https://9to5google.com/2026/04/09/samsungs-new-galaxy-a37-and-a57-are-now-on-sale-in-the-us-from-449-with-free-case/

2026-04-09 15:52:01 GMT

Deals: Galaxy S26 bundles at least $200 off, Motorola Razr Ultra bundle $900 off, Nest Cam Outdoor, more
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We had a quick blast at https://howl.link/9iuuo82a11xvwthis morning, and we are https://howl.link/9iuuo82a11xvw. But today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break is headlined by some https://9to5toys.com/2026/04/09/galaxy-s26-plus-ultra-bundle-deals/ on sale with https://9to5toys.com/2026/04/09/galaxy-s26-plus-ultra-bundle-deals/ and up to https://9to5toys.com/2026/04/09/galaxy-s26-plus-ultra-bundle-deals/ alongside these giant deals that knock up to https://9to5toys.com/2026/04/09/giant-deals-motorola-razr-ultra-flip-phone/. We also have the latest https://9to5toys.com/2026/04/09/latest-google-nest-cam-outdoor-deals/ at the https://9to5toys.com/2026/04/09/latest-google-nest-cam-outdoor-deals/ with open-box units https://9to5toys.com/2026/04/09/latest-google-nest-cam-outdoor-deals/ and this deep discount on https://9to5toys.com/2026/04/09/discount-google-nest-learning-thermostat-4th-gen-deal/ (Best Buy open-box). Check out Nintendo’s https://9to5toys.com/2026/04/09/nintendo-new-hello-yoshi-app-free-ios-android/ and head below for more.
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2026-04-09 15:40:00 GMT

Oppo teases Find X9 Ultra camera with dual 200MP sensors, 10x periscope [Gallery]
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As its launch approaches this month, Oppo is continuing to tease its upcoming camera-centric Find X9 Ultra which packs a pair of 200MP sensors, as well as a 10x periscope zoom lens.
https://9to5google.com/2026/04/09/oppo-find-x9-ultra-camera-teaser-samples/#more-711089
https://9to5google.com/2026/04/09/oppo-find-x9-ultra-camera-teaser-samples/

2026-04-09 15:24:33 GMT

Pixel Phone app starts rolling out custom Take a Message greetings
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The Pixel’s Take a Message feature that answers calls on your behalf and lets you view live transcripts is now adding custom greetings.
https://9to5google.com/2026/04/09/pixel-phone-custom-greetings/#more-711092
https://9to5google.com/2026/04/09/pixel-phone-custom-greetings/

2026-04-09 14:59:00 GMT

Samsung’s Galaxy Z TriFold restock just (maybe) went live a little early
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Samsung is gearing up for the https://9to5google.com/2026/04/08/samsung-galaxy-z-trifold-restock-us/ but, a little under 24 hours early, orders appear to be live.
https://9to5google.com/2026/04/09/samsung-galaxy-z-trifold-us-restock/#more-711079
https://9to5google.com/2026/04/09/samsung-galaxy-z-trifold-us-restock/

2026-04-09 13:45:00 GMT

Samsung expands One UI 8.5 beta to more Galaxy devices, including Galaxy A-series
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Following an initial expansion last month, Samsung is once again expanding its One UI 8.5 beta program to more Galaxy devices, including some more affordable ones too.
https://9to5google.com/2026/04/09/samsung-galaxy-one-ui-8-5-expansion-2/#more-711052
https://9to5google.com/2026/04/09/samsung-galaxy-one-ui-8-5-expansion-2/

2026-04-09 13:20:00 GMT

Google Pixel 11 reportedly gets Samsung’s new flagship display ahead of iPhone
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According to a new report, Google’s upcoming Pixel 11 series will be among the first – perhaps even the first – to get Samsung’s new flagship M16 OLED display panels, beating out iPhones to the switch, and Samsung’s Galaxy series too.
https://9to5google.com/2026/04/09/google-pixel-11-samsung-display-report/#more-711055
https://9to5google.com/2026/04/09/google-pixel-11-samsung-display-report/

2026-04-09 12:50:00 GMT

Samsung is expanding AirDrop to these Galaxy devices, but only if you install this update
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Samsung is officially expanding AirDrop over Quick Share support to more Galaxy devices, but it requires a specific software update first.
https://9to5google.com/2026/04/09/samsung-galaxy-airdrop-beta-expansion/#more-711051
https://9to5google.com/2026/04/09/samsung-galaxy-airdrop-beta-expansion/

2026-04-09 10:13:07 GMT

The Google TV Streamer is down to $80 right now on Amazon
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The Google TV Streamer 4K is back down to its all-time low price on Amazon, and if you’ve been waiting for a reason to upgrade your living room setup, this is it.
https://9to5google.com/2026/04/09/the-google-tv-streamer-is-down-to-80-right-now-on-amazon/#more-711012
https://9to5google.com/2026/04/09/the-google-tv-streamer-is-down-to-80-right-now-on-amazon/

2026-04-08 21:39:47 GMT

YouTube Shorts will use AI to make avatars that look and sound like you
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YouTube is now letting users create an https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/16985237 that looks and sounds like them for use in Shorts. This feature was https://9to5google.com/2026/01/21/youtube-2026-priorities/ earlier https://blog.youtube/inside-youtube/the-future-of-youtube-2026/.
https://9to5google.com/2026/04/08/youtube-shorts-ai-avatar/#more-710986
https://9to5google.com/2026/04/08/youtube-shorts-ai-avatar/

2026-04-08 21:09:52 GMT

Gemini app rolling out ‘notebooks’ to organize chats & files, integrates with NotebookLM
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The Gemini app is https://blog.google/innovation-and-ai/products/gemini-app/notebooks-gemini-notebooklm/ deeper NotebookLM integration after the initial source support https://9to5google.com/2025/12/17/gemini-app-notebooklm/. Google is introducing the concept of “notebooks.”
https://9to5google.com/2026/04/08/gemini-app-notebooks/#more-710988
https://9to5google.com/2026/04/08/gemini-app-notebooks/

2026-04-08 17:40:27 GMT

US Mobile says new cell + home plan uses Starlink for now, will cost ‘less than $50 a month’
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US Mobile is teasing a major hybrid mobile plan that opts for Starlink as a home internet provider. The company says it might not use Starlink in the future as more options become available, but the plan it’s releasing will cost less than $50 with no data cap.
https://9to5google.com/2026/04/08/us-mobile-says-hybrid-plan-uses-starlink/#more-710970
https://9to5google.com/2026/04/08/us-mobile-says-hybrid-plan-uses-starlink/

2026-04-08 17:12:34 GMT

Today’s Android app deals and freebies: MEGA MAN X, Ace Attorney Trilogy, GHOST TRICK, more
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Alongside the announcement of this week’s https://howl.link/388drbtpqj2zd, your afternoon lineup of the best Android game and app deals is now ready to go. Highlights include MEGA MAN X, MEGA MAN X DiVE Offline, Ace Attorney Trilogy, Asdivine Dios, GHOST TRICK, Blacksmith of the Sand Kingdom, and more. Just be sure to dive into this bundle deal on https://9to5toys.com/2026/04/08/amazon-galaxy-s26-ultra-buds-4-pro-gift-card/ and $200 gift card https://9to5toys.com/2026/04/08/amazon-galaxy-s26-ultra-buds-4-pro-gift-card/ as well as the https://9to5toys.com/2026/04/08/unlocked-galaxy-s25-fe-deals/.
https://9to5toys.com/2026/04/08/android-app-deals-free-mega-man-x-ace-attorney/#more-710974
https://9to5toys.com/2026/04/08/android-app-deals-free-mega-man-x-ace-attorney/

2026-04-08 16:16:00 GMT

Samsung restocking Galaxy Z TriFold on April 10 in US stores and online
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Samsung will restock the Galaxy Z TriFold, presumably for the final time, on April 10 in the US both online and in stores.
https://9to5google.com/2026/04/08/samsung-galaxy-z-trifold-restock-us/#more-710959
https://9to5google.com/2026/04/08/samsung-galaxy-z-trifold-restock-us/

2026-04-08 15:59:13 GMT

Motorola slapped sudden price increases on the Moto G series right after its new model went live
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It looks like Motorola went in and increased the price of several Moto G (2026) models right after the literally hours-old Moto G Stylus was released at $499. Those phones are now much closer to the recent release’s price point, with an average increase of $100.
https://9to5google.com/2026/04/08/motorola-increases-moto-g-pricing/#more-710937
https://9to5google.com/2026/04/08/motorola-increases-moto-g-pricing/

2026-04-08 15:39:13 GMT

Deals: Galaxy S26 Ultra + Buds 4 Pro and $200 credit at $421 off, Galaxy S25 FE $150 off, chargers, monitors, more
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Today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break is headlined by Amazon offering https://9to5toys.com/2026/04/08/amazon-galaxy-s26-ultra-buds-4-pro-gift-card/ with https://9to5toys.com/2026/04/08/amazon-galaxy-s26-ultra-buds-4-pro-gift-card/ today alongside the entire unlocked https://9to5toys.com/2026/04/08/unlocked-galaxy-s25-fe-deals/ with deals https://9to5toys.com/2026/04/08/unlocked-galaxy-s25-fe-deals/. You can also score https://9to5toys.com/2026/04/07/sharge-icemag-3-10000mah-qi2-2-25w-power-bank-active-cooling-3-0-68-low/ 10,000mAh Qi2.2 25W power bank https://9to5toys.com/2026/04/07/sharge-icemag-3-10000mah-qi2-2-25w-power-bank-active-cooling-3-0-68-low/, Twelve South’s all-in-one woven https://9to5toys.com/2026/04/06/twelve-south-woven-usb-c-powercord-deal/, and Samsung’s 165Hz https://9to5toys.com/2026/04/07/samsung-165hz-m9-oled-smart-monitor-deal/. Head below for a closer look at everything else.
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2026-04-08 14:35:00 GMT

Motorola’s next Razr Ultra leaks in wood-grain and purple-blue colors, and I can’t wait [Gallery]
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Motorola is gearing up for its next Razr launch, with new Razr Ultra renders surfacing this week to spoil the surprise, and also show off some crazy new color options for the upcoming release.
https://9to5google.com/2026/04/08/motorola-razr-ultra-2026-color-leaks/#more-710925
https://9to5google.com/2026/04/08/motorola-razr-ultra-2026-color-leaks/

2026-04-08 13:30:00 GMT

Apple cuts foldable iPhone numbers, but still might outsell Samsung
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According to a new report, Apple is cutting back on expected shipments for its upcoming foldable iPhone, but that number still might beat Samsung’s own projections for Galaxy foldables.
https://9to5google.com/2026/04/08/apple-cuts-foldable-iphone-numbers-but-still-might-outsell-samsung/#more-710914
https://9to5google.com/2026/04/08/apple-cuts-foldable-iphone-numbers-but-still-might-outsell-samsung/

2026-04-08 12:55:00 GMT

WhatsApp starts rolling out usernames in beta, keeps your phone number private
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WhatsApp has started rolling out, to a limited number of users, the ability to use a username in the app, finally ditching the long-standing requirement to use your phone number.
https://9to5google.com/2026/04/08/whatsapp-username-support-rolling-out/#more-710909
https://9to5google.com/2026/04/08/whatsapp-username-support-rolling-out/

2026-04-08 11:42:32 GMT

Google Home expands Gemini access globally as the Assistant replacement improves
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Following a US debut late last year, Google is now rolling out Gemini for Home to over a dozen new countries globally as it details some of the latest improvements to its replacement for Google Assistant.
https://9to5google.com/2026/04/08/google-home-expands-gemini-access-globally-as-the-assistant-replacement-improves/#more-710898
https://9to5google.com/2026/04/08/google-home-expands-gemini-access-globally-as-the-assistant-replacement-improves/

2026-04-07 20:44:11 GMT

Gemini overlay and Gemini Live start rolling out big Android redesign
After redesigns in https://9to5google.com/2026/02/28/gemini-live-floating-redesign/ and https://9to5google.com/2026/03/12/gemini-overlay-tools-redesign/, Google is rolling out another big revamp for the Gemini overlay and Gemini Live. These visual updates are surprisingly coming in quick succession.
https://9to5google.com/2026/04/07/gemini-live-redesign-android/#more-710875
https://9to5google.com/2026/04/07/gemini-live-redesign-android/

2026-04-07 19:07:00 GMT

Fitbit 4.66 for Android rolls out water, food, & mood logging, more [U]
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Fitbit is rolling out version 4.66 of the Android app with all the https://9to5google.com/2026/03/31/fitbit-app-redesign-free/ announced earlier this week.
https://9to5google.com/2026/04/07/fitbit-4-66-android/#more-710566
https://9to5google.com/2026/04/07/fitbit-4-66-android/

2026-04-07 18:06:32 GMT

Android 16 April update rolling out: Pixel UI, app crash fixes
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Google is rolling out the April 2026 security patch for Android 16 QPR3 on the Pixel 6, 6 Pro, 6a, 7, 7 Pro, 7a, Tablet, Fold, 8, 8 Pro, 8a, 9, 9 Pro, 9 Pro XL, 9 Pro Fold, 9a, Pixel 10, Pixel 10 Pro, Pixel 10 Pro XL, Pixel 10 Pro Fold, and Pixel 10a.
https://9to5google.com/2026/04/07/android-16-april-update-pixel/#more-703148
https://9to5google.com/2026/04/07/android-16-april-update-pixel/

2026-04-07 18:00:58 GMT

Today’s Android app deals and freebies: Red Ronin, Atom RPG, Seoul Exorcist, Ailment, more
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Your Tuesday afternoon lineup of the best Android game and app deals is now ready to go, including titles like Red Ronin, Atom RPG, Seoul Exorcist 1111, Ailment: dead standoff Premium, Live or Die 1: Survival Pro, Empire Defender, and more. On your way down check out this chance to land https://9to5toys.com/2026/04/07/galaxy-s26-ultra-512gb-best-buy/ and the giant https://9to5toys.com/2026/04/07/galaxy-s26-ultra-512gb-best-buy/https://9to5toys.com/2026/04/06/giant-unlocked-512gb-galaxy-z-fold-7/ at Amazon.
https://9to5toys.com/2026/04/07/today-android-app-deals-seoul-exorcist-ailment/#more-710847
https://9to5toys.com/2026/04/07/today-android-app-deals-seoul-exorcist-ailment/

2026-04-07 17:00:00 GMT

Google Chrome rolling out vertical tabs and fullscreen reading mode
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Google is introducing two big updates for desktop Chrome with vertical tabs and immersive reading mode.
https://9to5google.com/2026/04/07/google-chrome-vertical-tabs/#more-710770
https://9to5google.com/2026/04/07/google-chrome-vertical-tabs/

2026-04-07 16:00:00 GMT

Android XR brings app pinning, resume, & auto-spatialization to Galaxy XR
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Google is rolling out a new Android XR update that brings quality-of-life improvements to the Galaxy XR and new apps.
https://9to5google.com/2026/04/07/android-xr-apps-april/#more-710706
https://9to5google.com/2026/04/07/android-xr-apps-april/

2026-04-07 15:44:52 GMT

Google Pixel is perfectly positioned for the ‘only bright spot’ in 2026’s smartphone market
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The smartphone market is likely to undergo more change as memory prices show no let-up, and recent data suggests devices like the Google Pixel series are positioned to get the most sales benefit out of another tough year.
https://9to5google.com/2026/04/07/google-pixel-sits-in-sweet-spot-for-2026-sales/#more-710824
https://9to5google.com/2026/04/07/google-pixel-sits-in-sweet-spot-for-2026-sales/

2026-04-07 15:39:56 GMT

Deals: Galaxy S26 Ultra up to $395 off, Z Fold 7 $520 off at Amazon, Google TV Streamer 4K, Anker chargers, more
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Today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break is headlined by a chance to land a giant deal on https://9to5toys.com/2026/04/07/galaxy-s26-ultra-512gb-best-buy/(Best Buy open-box) alongside https://9to5toys.com/2026/04/06/giant-unlocked-512gb-galaxy-z-fold-7/ at Amazon. We also have the return of https://9to5toys.com/2026/04/07/google-latest-tv-streamer-4k/back down at the https://9to5toys.com/2026/04/07/google-latest-tv-streamer-4k/, as well as https://9to5toys.com/2026/04/07/amazon-fire-tablet-echo-speakers-kids-deals/for the kids and a bunch of Anker charging including its https://9to5toys.com/2026/04/06/anker-240w-8-in-1-prime-charging-station-100/. Head below for a closer look at today’s best.
https://9to5google.com/2026/04/07/deals-galaxy-s26-ultra-z-fold-7-google-tv-streamer-4k/#more-710827
https://9to5google.com/2026/04/07/deals-galaxy-s26-ultra-z-fold-7-google-tv-streamer-4k/

2026-04-07 15:30:00 GMT

Google Maps wants to suggest review contributions using your photo library and Gemini
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Google Maps is getting a simplified user contribution and review process in a few key areas, such as automatic photo suggestions based on your personal library and Gemini-powered captions for your posts.
https://9to5google.com/2026/04/07/google-maps-to-suggest-photos-using-your-library/#more-710819
https://9to5google.com/2026/04/07/google-maps-to-suggest-photos-using-your-library/

2026-04-07 15:30:00 GMT

Samsung Messages is about to shut down for good – why were you still using it? [Poll]
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After years of back and forth, Samsung Messages is officially shutting down for good in July and, while most were already on Google Messages, the switch is frustrating to some. Why were you still using Samsung’s app?
https://9to5google.com/2026/04/07/samsung-messages-google-shutdown-poll/#more-710822
https://9to5google.com/2026/04/07/samsung-messages-google-shutdown-poll/

2026-04-07 13:02:00 GMT

Pebblebee ‘Halo’ Android Find Hub tracker doubles as a flashlight and safety siren [Video]
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Pebblebee’s newest Android Find Hub tracker does a lot more than find your wallet, with the Halo able to double as a surprisingly bright flashlight, but more importantly, a safety alarm.
https://9to5google.com/2026/04/07/pebblebee-halo-tracker-flashlight-safety-alarm-android-find-hub/#more-709484
https://9to5google.com/2026/04/07/pebblebee-halo-tracker-flashlight-safety-alarm-android-find-hub/

2026-04-07 13:01:00 GMT

Motorola’s new ‘Moto Pad’ is a US-bound, 11-inch Android tablet, and it seems decent
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Motorola is launching its first new Android tablet in years (in the US) with the Moto Pad set to go on sale later this month, but pricing is a mystery for now.
https://9to5google.com/2026/04/07/motorola-moto-pad-us-launch-details/#more-710680
https://9to5google.com/2026/04/07/motorola-moto-pad-us-launch-details/

2026-04-07 13:00:00 GMT

Moto G Stylus (2026) has a Galaxy Note-like pen for $499 [Gallery]
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The Moto G Stylus is getting a big update for 2026, with a new pen that behaves more like a Galaxy Note’s S Pen than ever before.
https://9to5google.com/2026/04/07/moto-g-stylus-2026-active-pen-price/#more-710681
https://9to5google.com/2026/04/07/moto-g-stylus-2026-active-pen-price/

2026-04-07 12:00:00 GMT

A renewed Pixel 10 Pro XL is a steal at just $600 right
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We may be approaching nine months on from the Pixel 10 launch, but with time comes the best deals. One of those right now makes the Pixel 10 Pro XL a steal at well below the $650 barrier on Amazon.
https://9to5google.com/2026/04/07/a-renewed-pixel-10-pro-xl-is-a-steal-at-just-600-right/#more-710793
https://9to5google.com/2026/04/07/a-renewed-pixel-10-pro-xl-is-a-steal-at-just-600-right/

2026-04-07 10:00:00 GMT

Google updates Gemini to improve mental health responses
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In a reflection of one increasingly common AI use case, Google today announced a series of Gemini updates to help when users ask about mental health. The company believes that “responsible AI can play a positive role for people’s mental well-being.”
https://9to5google.com/2026/04/07/gemini-mental-health-updates/#more-710764
https://9to5google.com/2026/04/07/gemini-mental-health-updates/

2026-04-07 01:15:00 GMT

Anthropic inks deal with Google to power Claude with next-gen TPUs
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Anthropic has tonight announced a major deal that will see Google and Broadcom powering Claude through next-generation TPU capacity starting as soon as next year.
https://9to5google.com/2026/04/06/anthropic-inks-deal-with-google-to-power-claude-with-next-gen-tpus/#more-710788
https://9to5google.com/2026/04/06/anthropic-inks-deal-with-google-to-power-claude-with-next-gen-tpus/

2026-04-07 00:55:00 GMT

Google Pixel 10a finally launches in Japan with exclusive ‘Isai Blue’ color [Video]
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The Pixel 10a launched https://9to5google.com/2026/02/18/google-pixel-10a-announcement-hands-on/ in most of the world, but has been absent in Japan despite https://9to5google.com/2024/03/06/japan-google-pixel-sales-increase-2023/ for the Pixel in that region. That’s finally changing, though, as the Pixel 10a is now available for pre-order in Japan and, on top of that, it gets a special “Isai Blue” color that’s exclusive to the region.
https://9to5google.com/2026/04/06/google-pixel-10a-exclusive-blue-color-launch/#more-710782
https://9to5google.com/2026/04/06/google-pixel-10a-exclusive-blue-color-launch/

2026-04-06 20:10:46 GMT

Google Photos adding ‘AI Enhance’ button and video playback speed controls, rolling out now
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Google announced two new additions to Google Photos for all Android users, and they’ve already begun rolling out.
https://9to5google.com/2026/04/06/google-photos-adding-ai-enhance-video-playback-speed-control/#more-710751
https://9to5google.com/2026/04/06/google-photos-adding-ai-enhance-video-playback-speed-control/

2026-04-06 19:19:06 GMT

Monday’s Android app deals and freebies: Lumino City, Greak, Conquistadorio, and more
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Your Monday afternoon lineup of the best Android game and app deals awaits below, including titles like Angelo and Deemon (Full), Conquistadorio, Greak: Memories of Azur, Hero of the Kingdom, Lumino City, and more. Just be sure to dive into the giant https://9to5toys.com/2026/04/06/giant-unlocked-512gb-galaxy-z-fold-7/, Samsung’s first cash discounts https://9to5toys.com/2026/04/06/samsung-offering-first-cash-deals-s26-ultra/ – S26 Ultra at $200 off or $720 off with trades, plus more – as well as https://9to5toys.com/2026/04/06/samsung-all-galaxy-watch-8-configs/. The apps are waiting after the jump.
https://9to5toys.com/2026/04/06/monday-android-app-deals-free-lumino-city-greak/#more-710713
https://9to5toys.com/2026/04/06/monday-android-app-deals-free-lumino-city-greak/

2026-04-06 18:15:00 GMT

Play Store now lets you search Android app reviews, ditches ‘this device model’ filter
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Google is rolling out some updates in the Play Store, with reviews now featuring a handy option to search, but losing the useful “device model” filter.
https://9to5google.com/2026/04/06/android-play-store-search-app-reviews/#more-710692
https://9to5google.com/2026/04/06/android-play-store-search-app-reviews/

2026-04-06 17:00:34 GMT

‘Google AI Edge Eloquent’ is an offline, subscription-less voice dictation app
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Google today released a new app on iOS called “https://apps.apple.com/us/app/google-ai-edge-eloquent/id6756505519” that’s rather curious. It’s somewhere between an experiment and a user-facing tool.
https://9to5google.com/2026/04/06/google-ai-edge-eloquent-app/#more-710671
https://9to5google.com/2026/04/06/google-ai-edge-eloquent-app/

2026-04-06 16:25:00 GMT

Walmart’s new Chromecast with Google TV replacement starts showing up in stores, $30
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After leaking just last week, the new Chromecast with Google TV replacement from Walmart is already showing up in stores, kicking off the cycle of Walmart’s unorthodox launches.
https://9to5google.com/2026/04/06/walmart-google-tv-4k-stick-hits-stores-early/#more-710660
https://9to5google.com/2026/04/06/walmart-google-tv-4k-stick-hits-stores-early/

2026-04-06 16:00:00 GMT

Pixel 10a after one month: More than the sum of its parts [Video]
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The Pixel 10a is a month old, but it’s just the Pixel 9a again, right? While that’s a fair assumption, there’s more to this phone than meets the eye.
https://9to5google.com/2026/04/06/pixel-10a-after-one-month-more-than-the-sum-of-its-parts-video/#more-708738
https://9to5google.com/2026/04/06/pixel-10a-after-one-month-more-than-the-sum-of-its-parts-video/

2026-04-06 15:55:00 GMT

LG killed its smartphones 5 years ago, but the ‘Rollable’ feels more real than ever [Video]
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This past weekend was the 5-year anniversary of the death of LG’s smartphone business, and yet, we’re just now seeing a new look at the company’s unreleased “Rollable” that makes it more clear than ever before just how ready this device was.
https://9to5google.com/2026/04/06/lg-rollable-teardown-hands-on-video/#more-710639
https://9to5google.com/2026/04/06/lg-rollable-teardown-hands-on-video/

2026-04-06 15:38:30 GMT

Deals: Galaxy S26 Ultra $200 off, Galaxy Watch 8/Classic up to $280 off, Galaxy Z Fold 7 giant $520 discount, more
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Today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break is headlined by Samsung now offering its https://9to5toys.com/2026/04/06/samsung-offering-first-cash-deals-s26-ultra/ across the entire https://9to5toys.com/2026/04/06/samsung-offering-first-cash-deals-s26-ultra/ – S26 Ultra https://9to5toys.com/2026/04/06/samsung-offering-first-cash-deals-s26-ultra/ or https://9to5toys.com/2026/04/06/samsung-offering-first-cash-deals-s26-ultra/, and more. We also have https://9to5toys.com/2026/04/06/samsung-all-galaxy-watch-8-configs/ and Amazon offering a gigantic https://9to5toys.com/2026/04/06/giant-unlocked-512gb-galaxy-z-fold-7/. Those discounts join https://9to5toys.com/2026/04/06/google-latest-nest-doorbell-wired-3rd-gen-deal/ at as much as https://9to5toys.com/2026/04/06/google-latest-nest-doorbell-wired-3rd-gen-deal/ and launch deals bundles on the https://9to5toys.com/2026/04/06/samsung-next-gen-2026-the-frame-pro-tv/ with up to https://9to5toys.com/2026/04/06/samsung-next-gen-2026-the-frame-pro-tv/. Head below for a closer look at the details.
https://9to5google.com/2026/04/06/deals-galaxy-s26-ultra-watch-8-galaxy-z-fold-7/#more-710644
https://9to5google.com/2026/04/06/deals-galaxy-s26-ultra-watch-8-galaxy-z-fold-7/

2026-04-06 14:55:00 GMT

Meta’s smart glasses will watch what you eat to track nutrition data
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Meta has revealed a new update for its smart glasses – Ray-Ban and Oakley – that allow you to track what you’re eating using the camera on your face.
https://9to5google.com/2026/04/06/metas-smart-glasses-will-watch-what-you-eat-to-track-nutrition-data/#more-710622
https://9to5google.com/2026/04/06/metas-smart-glasses-will-watch-what-you-eat-to-track-nutrition-data/

2026-04-06 14:36:12 GMT

Galaxy Z Fold ‘Wide’ will be easier to handle as One UI 9 leaks spout
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Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold “Wide” has been touched on in previous leaks, though recent One UI 9 screenshots add some more evidence that the company is pushing for a more substantial foldable, without adding more hinges.
https://9to5google.com/2026/04/06/galaxy-z-fold-wide-one-ui-9-leaks/#more-710620
https://9to5google.com/2026/04/06/galaxy-z-fold-wide-one-ui-9-leaks/

2026-04-06 14:35:00 GMT

Samsung’s updated Weather app is ready to tell you how horrible the pollen is outside
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As Spring has sprung, The Pollening has also arrived and, just in time, Samsung has made some welcome updates to its Weather app.
https://9to5google.com/2026/04/06/samsung-weather-app-updates-tweaks-pollen/#more-710621
https://9to5google.com/2026/04/06/samsung-weather-app-updates-tweaks-pollen/

2026-04-06 13:57:31 GMT

Nothing’s limited-edition yellow headphones go live, $199
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The budget-focused Nothing Headphone (a) series is now available in its yellow colorway. This limited-edition was advertised prior to release with every other colorway option, but was always going to be part of a special run.
https://9to5google.com/2026/04/06/nothings-limited-edition-yellow-headphones-go-live-199/#more-710618
https://9to5google.com/2026/04/06/nothings-limited-edition-yellow-headphones-go-live-199/

2026-04-06 13:30:00 GMT

Galaxy S27 ‘Pro’ reportedly packs Ultra specs, maybe cameras, as a fourth model
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According to a new report, Samsung has plans for a fourth new Galaxy S27 series device in 2027, with the Galaxy S27 “Pro” packing specs from the Ultra, but without an S Pen.
https://9to5google.com/2026/04/06/samsung-galaxy-s27-pro-report/#more-710614
https://9to5google.com/2026/04/06/samsung-galaxy-s27-pro-report/

2026-04-06 12:55:00 GMT

Google Pixel teases ‘exclusive’ new model, and we might already know what it is
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We’re not due for any new Google Pixel phones in the near future, but a surprise teaser has just dropped with the reveal that an exclusive new model is hitting the market this week, and we might already have some idea of what that is.
https://9to5google.com/2026/04/06/google-pixel-exclusive-teaser-japan-color/#more-710603
https://9to5google.com/2026/04/06/google-pixel-exclusive-teaser-japan-color/

2026-04-05 16:00:00 GMT

There’s a new king of foldables, but will anyone follow the blueprint in time?
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Foldables have matured a lot since their debut less than a decade ago, and following last year’s big leap with the Galaxy Z Fold 7, there’s now a new king in the Oppo Find N6, but I’m not sure the market will follow this lead fast enough.
https://9to5google.com/2026/04/05/oppo-findn-n6-new-king-of-foldables/#more-710309
https://9to5google.com/2026/04/05/oppo-findn-n6-new-king-of-foldables/

2026-04-05 00:55:21 GMT

Samsung Messages will be discontinued in July as part of Google Messages upgrade
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Samsung has shared an “https://www.samsung.com/us/apps/samsung-messages/” for its Messages app in the US. Set for July 2026, Google Messages is the intended replacement, with Samsung offering a guided transition. This has been a https://9to5google.com/2024/07/20/samsung-google-messages-no-longer-pre-installing/.
https://9to5google.com/2026/04/04/samsung-messages-discontinued-us/#more-710590
https://9to5google.com/2026/04/04/samsung-messages-discontinued-us/

2026-04-04 16:00:00 GMT

Galaxy S26 cases from dbrand have something for everybody, and those missing magnets [Sponsored]
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If you just picked up a shiny new Galaxy S26 series phone and want to keep it that way, dbrand has cases available for every need and want you might have.
https://9to5google.com/2026/04/04/dbrand-galaxy-s26-series-cases/#more-708693
https://9to5google.com/2026/04/04/dbrand-galaxy-s26-series-cases/

2026-04-04 01:28:24 GMT

Google rolling out Pixel Buds A-Series update
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Google https://support.google.com/googlepixelbuds/thread/422178232/pixel-buds-a-series-what-s-included-in-the-latest-rollout?hl=en announced a new firmware update for the original Pixel Buds A-Series.
https://9to5google.com/2026/04/03/pixel-buds-a-series-update-2/#more-710586
https://9to5google.com/2026/04/03/pixel-buds-a-series-update-2/

2026-04-03 20:59:59 GMT

Google releases first Pixel Now Playing app update
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After launching in early March, Google has released the first update to its new Now Playing app for Pixel phones.
https://9to5google.com/2026/04/03/pixel-now-playing-update/#more-710579
https://9to5google.com/2026/04/03/pixel-now-playing-update/

2026-04-03 17:05:05 GMT

Fitbit 4.66 for Android rolling out water, food, & mood logging, more
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Fitbit is rolling out version 4.66 of the Android app with all the https://9to5google.com/2026/03/31/fitbit-app-redesign-free/ announced earlier this week.
https://9to5google.com/2026/04/03/fitbit-4-66-android/#more-710566
https://9to5google.com/2026/04/03/fitbit-4-66-android/

2026-04-03 15:34:54 GMT

Deals: Galaxy Tab S11 $150 off + 30% off keyboard, Samsung and Alienware monitors up to 55% off, Anker chargers, more
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Today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break is headlined by Samsung now offering https://9to5toys.com/2026/04/03/samsung-galaxy-tab-s11-deals-2/alongside https://9to5toys.com/2026/04/03/samsung-galaxy-tab-s11-deals-2/ as well as the already affordable https://9to5toys.com/2026/04/03/samsung-already-affordable-galaxy-tab-a11-best-price/ Amazon all-time low today. On to the monitors, we have https://9to5toys.com/2026/04/03/samsung-34-inch-viewfinity-ultrawide-qhd-monitor-down-to-210/ for your workstation https://9to5toys.com/2026/04/03/samsung-34-inch-viewfinity-ultrawide-qhd-monitor-down-to-210/ and the originally $650 https://9to5toys.com/2026/04/03/alienware-27-inch-280hz-qhd-gaming-monitor-50-off/ for your battlestation https://9to5toys.com/2026/04/03/alienware-27-inch-280hz-qhd-gaming-monitor-50-off/, as well as Anker’s display-equipped https://9to5toys.com/2026/04/02/anker-display-250w-port-prime-charging-station/ returning to the Amazon low https://9to5toys.com/2026/04/02/anker-display-250w-port-prime-charging-station/. Head below for a closer look and more of this week’s best discounts.
https://9to5google.com/2026/04/03/deals-galaxy-tab-s11-samsung-and-alienware-monitors-anker/#more-710549
https://9to5google.com/2026/04/03/deals-galaxy-tab-s11-samsung-and-alienware-monitors-anker/

2026-04-03 15:05:00 GMT

Review: Nothing Phone (4a) Pro is the ‘something’ I wanted all along
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Nothing has really hit its stride with the whole budget smartphone thing, with two generations that really got the fundamentals right without breaking the bank. Throughout the company’s history, though, I’ve always felt like something was missing, and I think they’ve finally found it. The Nothing Phone (4a) Pro is the “something” I’ve been waiting for and, as it turns out, the formula was really quite simple.
https://9to5google.com/2026/04/03/nothing-phone-4a-pro-review/#more-710280
https://9to5google.com/2026/04/03/nothing-phone-4a-pro-review/

2026-04-03 14:05:00 GMT

These are the best Android Find Hub trackers for your wallet, and it’s not close
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Item trackers are everywhere in the footsteps of the AirTag, and better options just keep appearing. Recently, a new Find Hub tracker from Nomad debuted for Android users, and I think it makes an argument for being the best option for your wallet – in more ways than one – right up against the Pebblebee Card 5 that launched last year.
https://9to5google.com/2026/04/03/best-android-find-hub-wallet-trackers/#more-710427
https://9to5google.com/2026/04/03/best-android-find-hub-wallet-trackers/

2026-04-02 22:13:26 GMT

Chrome for Android gets Material 3 Expressive Settings
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Google is giving Chrome for Android more Material 3 Expressive with a redesign of the Settings page.
https://9to5google.com/2026/04/02/chrome-material-3-expressive-settings/#more-710540
https://9to5google.com/2026/04/02/chrome-material-3-expressive-settings/

2026-04-02 20:20:00 GMT

YouTube will stream Coachella from Google Pixel phones, adding multiview, 4K
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YouTube has just revealed new details on how it will broadcast Coachella next week, including support for multiview, 4K streams, and even a feed shot by Google Pixel.
https://9to5google.com/2026/04/02/youtube-will-stream-coachella-from-google-pixel-phones-adding-multiview-4k/#more-710529
https://9to5google.com/2026/04/02/youtube-will-stream-coachella-from-google-pixel-phones-adding-multiview-4k/

2026-04-02 18:03:38 GMT

Google Meet now on Apple CarPlay, Android Auto coming ‘soon’
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Google Meet is https://workspaceupdates.googleblog.com/2026/04/google-meet-is-now-available-on-carplay.html on Apple CarPlay for iPhone users to “join meetings safely while on the road.”
https://9to5google.com/2026/04/02/google-meet-carplay/#more-710518
https://9to5google.com/2026/04/02/google-meet-carplay/

2026-04-02 17:20:35 GMT

Today’s Android app deals and freebies: Summer Catchers, Minabo, Bendy Lone Wolf, more
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Your afternoon lineup of the best Android game and app deals is now ready to roll, including titles like Summer Catchers, Minabo: A walk through life, Aces of the Luftwaffe Premium, Bendy: Lone Wolf, Bendy and the Dark Revival, Bendy and the Ink Machine, Pumped BMX 3, Endling Extinction is Forever, and more. Just be sure to scope out the return Amazon low on https://9to5toys.com/2026/04/01/amazon-google-pixel-watch-4-all-time-low-pricing/, up to https://9to5toys.com/2026/04/02/save-up-to-500-on-samsung-2026-galaxy-book6-copilot-pcs/, and the https://9to5toys.com/2026/04/02/giant-price-drop-galaxy-buds-3-fe-deal/. Head below for the apps.
https://9to5toys.com/2026/04/02/today-android-app-deals-freesummer-catchers-minabo/#more-710512
https://9to5toys.com/2026/04/02/today-android-app-deals-freesummer-catchers-minabo/

2026-04-02 17:00:27 GMT

Google previews Gemini Nano 4 for Android AICore, coming this year
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In addition to https://9to5google.com/2026/04/02/google-gemma-4/, Google today also https://android-developers.googleblog.com/2026/04/AI-Core-Developer-Preview.html Gemini Nano 4 for Android.
https://9to5google.com/2026/04/02/gemini-nano-4-android/#more-710493
https://9to5google.com/2026/04/02/gemini-nano-4-android/

2026-04-02 16:45:00 GMT

Gemini for Android Auto is rolling out more widely, but not everyone is happy about it
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Months after it was first announced, Google appears to have opened the floodgates for Gemini on Android Auto, with a number of users reporting that, suddenly, the new voice assistant has arrived in their cars.
https://9to5google.com/2026/04/02/gemini-for-android-auto-is-rolling-out-more-widely-but-not-everyone-is-happy-about-it/#more-710475
https://9to5google.com/2026/04/02/gemini-for-android-auto-is-rolling-out-more-widely-but-not-everyone-is-happy-about-it/

2026-04-02 16:35:00 GMT

Smartphone price hikes are ‘inevitable’ report says, entry-level phones are a risk
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As the ongoing RAM/storage crisis continues to send shockwaves through the tech industry, a new report says that smartphone price hikes are “inevitable” while also further pointing out that entry-level phones are the hardest hit.
https://9to5google.com/2026/04/02/smartphone-price-hikes-report/#more-710440
https://9to5google.com/2026/04/02/smartphone-price-hikes-report/

2026-04-02 16:28:37 GMT

Google Home expands Workspace support, including Nest migration & sharing
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Google Home is https://www.googlenestcommunity.com/t5/Blog/Expanding-Google-Workspace-account-support-in-the-Google-Home-app/ba-p/799204 a “highly requested update” for Workspace accounts that gives users “more flexibility to manage their homes and devices.”
https://9to5google.com/2026/04/02/google-home-workspace-support/#more-710480
https://9to5google.com/2026/04/02/google-home-workspace-support/

2026-04-02 16:16:00 GMT

Motorola’s next batch of Razr colors sound just as fun as you’d expect
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Motorola’s Razr lineup offers one of the most robust flip phone experiences you can find today, but equally appealing is its multitude of colors and finishes. It looks like the company’s upcoming 2026 entry will follow suit, with Moto’s usual partnership with Pantone still on lock.
https://9to5google.com/2026/04/02/motorola-moto-razr-2026-colors-leak/#more-710438
https://9to5google.com/2026/04/02/motorola-moto-razr-2026-colors-leak/

2026-04-02 16:03:32 GMT

Pixel 11 Pro XL leak is the most boring one yet, very little changes
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We’ve seen a handful of Pixel 11 leaks, being handed out in order from smallest to largest device. Where every other Pixel 11 iteration has changed in some way, the Pixel 11 Pro XL shows almost no alterations in this leak. This first look shows CAD renders of Google’s next largest release.
https://9to5google.com/2026/04/02/pixel-11-pro-xl-leak/#more-710460
https://9to5google.com/2026/04/02/pixel-11-pro-xl-leak/

2026-04-02 16:00:00 GMT

Google Vids adds AI avatars that you can customize & direct, free Veo generation
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Google Vids is Workspace’s https://9to5google.com/2024/04/09/google-vids-workspace/ that can be used both personally and professionally. This week, Google is giving Vids a number of capability updates, especially around AI avatars.
https://9to5google.com/2026/04/02/google-vids-ai-avatars/#more-710314
https://9to5google.com/2026/04/02/google-vids-ai-avatars/

2026-04-02 16:00:00 GMT

Google announces open Gemma 4 model with Apache 2.0 license
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Google today announced Gemma 4 as its latest https://9to5google.com/2025/03/12/google-gemma-3/. It is “built from the same world-class research and technology as Gemini 3.”
https://9to5google.com/2026/04/02/google-gemma-4/#more-710324
https://9to5google.com/2026/04/02/google-gemma-4/

2026-04-02 15:38:57 GMT

Deals: Pixel Watch 4 Amazon low, IdeaPad Pro 5 OLED Copilot+ PC $500 off, Galaxy Book6 up to $500 off, more
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