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2026-07-15 21:29:42 UTC

Android 17 QPR1 Beta 7 rolling out for Pixel
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Following last release two weeks ago, Android 17 QPR1 Beta 7 is rolling out today for Pixel devices.
https://9to5google.com/2026/07/15/android-17-qpr1-beta-6-pixel-2/

2026-07-01 15:06:42 UTC

Meta slaps a premium subscription on an existing smart glasses feature
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Meta will charge glasses users $20/month for a new Meta One Premium subscription, and one of the first features to get locked down is “Conversation Focus.”
https://9to5google.com/2026/07/01/meta-glasses-get-premium-usage-limits/

2026-07-01 14:15:00 UTC

Lenovo’s next Legion Tab may pack an OLED display and 5G
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The pace at which Lenovo launches new Legion Tab gaming tablets is pretty wild, with a new variant on its way with an OLED display and 5G support, just weeks after the Gen 5 release hit the global market.
https://9to5google.com/2026/07/01/lenovos-next-legion-tab-may-pack-an-oled-display-and-5g/

2026-07-01 14:05:00 UTC

Samsung Messages shuts down in favor of Google Messages sometime this month
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As announced earlier this year, the Samsung Messages app is about to shut down, though the exact end-of-service date hasn’t been confirmed yet.
https://9to5google.com/2026/07/01/samsung-messages-july-shut-down-reminder/

2026-07-01 13:45:00 UTC

Google rolling out new ‘Signatures’ app to Pixel and other Android phones [Gallery]
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Google is quietly adding a new utility app to Android, with a “Signatures” app now showing up on Pixel devices and some other Android phones.
https://9to5google.com/2026/07/01/google-signatures-app-android-pixel-rolling-out/

2026-06-30 23:28:59 UTC

Google rolling out Pixel Camera 10.4
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Pixel Camera 10.4 is now more widely rolling out https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.GoogleCamera as a minor update.
https://9to5google.com/2026/06/30/pixel-camera-10-4/

2026-06-30 22:50:35 UTC

Google Drive’s Ask Gemini & AI Overviews come to Android with AI Pro
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After debuting on the web https://9to5google.com/2026/03/10/google-drive-ai-overviews/, Google Drive is bringing https://workspaceupdates.googleblog.com/2026/06/ask-gemini-in-drive-now-available-on-mobile.html and https://workspaceupdates.googleblog.com/2026/06/ai-overviews-in-drive-now-available-on-mobile.html to mobile.
https://9to5google.com/2026/06/30/google-drive-ask-gemini-android-ios/

2026-06-30 21:32:43 UTC

Gemini Spark now supports 3rd-party apps, including MCP, adds real-time topic updates
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In addition to https://9to5google.com/2026/06/30/gemini-spark-mac-app/, Google is rolling out two more updates for Gemini Spark. This 24/7 personal agent is available for Google AI Ultra subscribers.
https://9to5google.com/2026/06/30/gemini-spark-apps-more/

2026-06-30 20:42:58 UTC

Gemini Spark rolling out to macOS app for local tasks, automation
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As https://9to5google.com/2026/05/22/gemini-mac-spark-control-summer/, Gemini for macOS now supports Gemini Spark. This is the first of two big desktop app updates coming this summer, with the other being a new voice experience.
https://9to5google.com/2026/06/30/gemini-spark-mac-app/

2026-06-30 18:20:00 UTC

Galaxy Z Fold 8 series camera details leak, but they don’t sound very ‘Ultra’
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Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy Z Fold 8 series is bringing some new camera setups and some upgrades, but nothing fitting of the “Ultra” branding.
https://9to5google.com/2026/06/30/galaxy-z-fold-8-series-camera-details-leak-but-they-dont-sound-very-ultra/

2026-06-30 17:40:00 UTC

OnePlus is now pushing its users to buy Oppo products in some regions
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The slow, agonizing death of OnePlus continues, with the OnePlus website now displaying a prominent banner pushing existing customers over to Oppo products instead.
https://9to5google.com/2026/06/30/oneplus-is-now-pushing-its-users-to-buy-oppo-products-in-some-regions/

2026-06-30 17:33:47 UTC

Today’s Android app deals and freebies: Monster’s Expedition, Cosmic Express, A Good Snowman, more
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Your afternoon lineup of the best Android game and app deals is now ready to roll, including titles like A Monster’s Expedition, Cosmic Express, A Good Snowman, Chicken Police – Paint it RED!, Bloons TD 6, True Skate, and more. Here’s how to https://9to5toys.com/2026/06/30/google-home-speaker-best-buy-4th-of-july/, up to https://9to5toys.com/2026/06/30/lg-4th-of-july-sale-knocks-up-to-700-off-from-just-100/, and Lenovo’s Snapdragon https://9to5toys.com/2026/06/30/lenovo-snapdragon-yoga-slim-7x-2k-oled-touchscreen-copilot-laptop/ 2K OLED touchscreen Copilot+ laptop at https://9to5toys.com/2026/06/30/lenovo-snapdragon-yoga-slim-7x-2k-oled-touchscreen-copilot-laptop/, but all the apps await below.
https://9to5toys.com/2026/06/30/today-android-app-deals-monsters-expedition/

2026-06-30 16:30:27 UTC

Working Clicks Communicator unveiled in ‘first look’ as launch date gets closer [Video]
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Clicks released a “first look” of the Clicks Communicator in working order after months of designing and teasing the new phone.
https://9to5google.com/2026/06/30/working-clicks-communicator-gets-first-look/

2026-06-30 15:59:24 UTC

Google releases ‘Pixel Audio Services’ for Pixel 10 on Play Store
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Google has released a new Pixel Audio Services application for the Pixel 10 series.
https://9to5google.com/2026/06/30/pixel-audio-services-play-store/

2026-06-30 15:40:00 UTC

Redmagic’s new Android gaming tablet launches July 17 with 9-inch OLED display, 8,300 mAh battery, more
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Redmagic has officially launched the Gaming Tablet 5 Pro in China, with the global launch confirmed for July 17 as the Redmagic Astra 2, and it’s an absolute Android gaming powerhouse.
https://9to5google.com/2026/06/30/redmagic-astra-2-gaming-tablet-china-launch-specs-details/

2026-06-30 15:35:37 UTC

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2026-06-30 15:15:00 UTC

Someone made the Steam Controller go and charge itself using haptics, and it’s awesome [Video]
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Valve’s reboot of the Steam Controller brings the best of the Steam Deck to a handheld controller for any device, but it’s the little details that really make it great. That includes the Steam Controller charger, which magnetically attaches and, with the help of a clever program, can automatically attach using the controller’s built-in haptic motors.
https://9to5google.com/2026/06/30/steam-controller-auto-charge-tool-demo/

2026-06-30 14:50:00 UTC

Nothing Ear (3a) will officially launch on July 7 in four colors
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Following prior leaks, Nothing has confirmed that its next budget earbuds, Nothing Ear (3a), will be launching on July 7.
https://9to5google.com/2026/06/30/nothing-ear-3a-will-officially-launch-on-july-7-in-four-colors/

2026-06-30 14:48:17 UTC

Galaxy Z Fold 8 comparison shot shows massive height difference between phones
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At this point, it’s clear that Samsung is planning to launch a Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra and Z Fold 8, with the latter taking on a wider design when compared. The latest leaked render shows just how big of a difference there is between the two new foldables.
https://9to5google.com/2026/06/30/galaxy-z-fold-8-compare-image-leaked/

2026-06-30 14:30:00 UTC

Google pulls the plug on Tenor API, killing GIF pickers around the web
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GIFs are a huge part of the modern web, with Tenor being one of the libraries that powers a variety of apps including Twitter/X. Google https://9to5google.com/2018/03/27/google-acquires-tenor-gif-images-search/ and, while the library itself remains intact, the Tenor API is shutting down today.
https://9to5google.com/2026/06/30/google-tenor-api-gif-updates/

2026-06-30 00:35:00 UTC

Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 8 series colors look stunning as official cases leak [Gallery]
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While we’ve yet to get clean renders of the Galaxy Z Fold 8 series, a new leak shows off Samsung’s official cases and, in turn, some of the stunning colors coming with these new foldables.
https://9to5google.com/2026/06/29/galaxy-z-fold-8-colors-leak-official-cases/

2026-06-30 00:30:34 UTC

Gmail Live now in testing on Android and iOS
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Following the https://9to5google.com/2026/05/19/gmail-live/ last month, Google is now testing Gmail Live on Android and iOS.
https://9to5google.com/2026/06/29/gmail-live-testing/

2026-06-29 23:54:21 UTC

Google rolling out per-app controls for Android Backups
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Following last year’s https://9to5google.com/2025/08/26/android-backup-settings-redesign/ of Android Backups, Google is now rolling out per-app backup controls.
https://9to5google.com/2026/06/29/android-backups-per-app-controls/

2026-06-29 22:30:00 UTC

Secure cloud storage is a game-changer while physical drives are nightmarishly expensive
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Buying a new hard drive or solid-state storage solution is nearly out of the question. The cost of buying a physical drive has essentially doubled, so storing photos, files, and other important data is a little harder. An affordable alternative remains – secure cloud storage.
https://9to5google.com/2026/06/29/secure-cloud-storage-game-changer-while-physical-drives-nightmarishly-expensive/

2026-06-29 19:05:00 UTC

Samsung’s Galaxy Watch 9 band lineup leaks with more updates than the smartwatch [Gallery]
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Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy Watch 9 really doesn’t look all that different from the Watch 8, but new leaks show off updated watch bands that actually deliver some notable changes.
https://9to5google.com/2026/06/29/samsungs-galaxy-watch-9-band-lineup-leaks-with-more-updates-than-the-smartwatch-gallery/

2026-06-29 18:27:00 UTC

Supreme Court rules the Fourth Amendment protects your phone’s location history
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The Supreme Court rendered a decision this morning on a case debating whether or not people have an “expectation of privacy” from their government, even with always-available location tracking enabled on practically everyone’s smartphone, and to my pleasant surprise, the ruling actually fell in the general public’s favor.
https://9to5google.com/2026/06/29/supreme-court-rules-the-fourth-amendment-protects-your-phones-location-history/

2026-06-29 18:20:00 UTC

Amazon explains why Fire TV ditched Android for VegaOS, but only one part makes sense
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Amazon’s Fire TV platform is in the process of ditching Android for an in-house VegaOS, a change that’s been controversial among users. In an interview, Amazon’s VP of Fire TV explains some of the reasoning behind the decision, but only one part really makes sense.
https://9to5google.com/2026/06/29/amazon-fire-tv-vegaos-android-interview/

2026-06-29 17:15:00 UTC

WhatsApp usernames launch ‘later this year’ – here’s how to get yours now
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WhatsApp has just announced that usernames are officially coming, but you might not be able to get yours just yet.
https://9to5google.com/2026/06/29/whatsapp-usernames-launch-later-this-year-heres-how-to-get-yours-now/

2026-06-29 17:11:49 UTC

Valve doesn’t let Dbrand’s coolest Steam Machine accessory leave the testing facility
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Dbrand announced that users who ordered the Companion Cube skin for the Steam Machine will not, in fact, find companionship after the “skin” was removed from its website.
https://9to5google.com/2026/06/29/valve-shuts-down-dbrand-steam-machine-skin/

2026-06-29 17:05:00 UTC

Walmart doubles the price of its cheapest Google TV streaming stick
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Walmart appears to be doubling the price of its most affordable Google TV streaming stick, following price hikes to other parts of its lineup in recent months.
https://9to5google.com/2026/06/29/walmart-doubles-the-price-of-its-cheapest-google-tv-streaming-stick/

2026-06-29 16:45:00 UTC

Samsung’s confusing ‘Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra’ name is basically official in latest leak [Gallery]
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Samsung’s new Galaxy Z Fold 8 series is set to include two devices, the Fold 8 and the Fold 8 “Ultra,” branding that’s still incredibly confusing, but essentially official thanks to the latest leaks.
https://9to5google.com/2026/06/29/samsungs-confusing-galaxy-z-fold-8-ultra-name-is-basically-official-in-latest-leak-gallery/

2026-06-29 16:38:34 UTC

Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 and Galaxy Z Fold 8 displays are much brighter, leak claims
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Samsung continues to prep the Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 and Galaxy Z Fold 8 series as more leaks bubble up to the surface. The latest claims the Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 and Z Fold 8 will get much brighter displays, and the company’s most rugged watch gets the highest waterproof rating it can, within reason.
https://9to5google.com/2026/06/29/galaxy-watch-ultra-z-fold-8-screen-brightness-and-battery-leaks/

2026-06-29 16:22:20 UTC

Google Meet’s Gemini-powered ‘Take notes for me’ comes to Google AI Pro, Ultra
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Following Workspace availability https://9to5google.com/2024/08/27/google-meet-take-notes-gemini/, “Take notes for me” in Google Meet is https://blog.google/products-and-platforms/products/workspace/take-notes-for-me/ for Google AI Pro and Ultra subscribers.
https://9to5google.com/2026/06/29/google-meet-take-notes-ai-pro-ultra/

2026-06-29 16:09:58 UTC

Google Pixel Watch 5 seemingly surfaces with four variants and even more questions
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As another year goes by since the last Pixel hardware launch, the Pixel Watch 5 is beginning to surface online in FCC listings. This time, the leak leaves us with more questions than answers.
https://9to5google.com/2026/06/29/pixel-watch-5-spotted-ahead-of-launch/

2026-06-29 16:05:00 UTC

T-Mobile forces long-time customers onto new plans, with price hikes for some
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T-Mobile, despite its “Un-Carrier” marketing, seems to be pulling a classic carrier move, forcing some of its long-time customers off of their existing plans and over to something newer and a bit more expensive.
https://9to5google.com/2026/06/29/t-mobile-legacy-plans-changes-price-hikes/

2026-06-29 15:37:08 UTC

Deals: Best Buy 4th of July sale, Copilot+ PCs up to $830 off, Galaxy Tab S11 $350 off, more
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2026-06-29 14:40:00 UTC

Redmagic confirms its compact Android gaming tablet will launch globally as ‘Astra 2’
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Following in the footsteps of Lenovo’s Legion Tab, Redmagic has confirmed that its next compact Android gaming tablet will see a global launch, with Astra 2 right around the corner.
https://9to5google.com/2026/06/29/redmagic-astra-2-gaming-tablet-global-launch-confirmed/

2026-06-29 14:30:00 UTC

Qi2 upgrade may bring 50W wireless charging to future Google Pixel, iPhone models
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One of the big advantages of Qi2 and its magnetic alignment is support for faster 25W charging speeds, but the organization behind the standard is working on even faster 50W charging for future devices, which could include future generations of Pixel, iPhone, and more.
https://9to5google.com/2026/06/29/qi2-50w-upgrade-meeting-report/

2026-06-29 14:15:00 UTC

Google Pixel phones may soon let you ‘shuffle’ your favorite wallpapers
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According to new findings under the hood of Google’s software, future Pixel updates may deliver support for a “shuffle” option for wallpapers.
https://9to5google.com/2026/06/29/google-pixel-phones-may-soon-let-you-shuffle-your-favorite-wallpapers/

2026-06-28 14:00:00 UTC

Google Home Speaker uses 99% less adhesive than Nest Audio [Gallery]
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Google’s environmental reports for the https://9to5google.com/2026/06/24/google-home-speaker-review-talk-gemini-to-me-video/ include a look at how the new Gemini device is made and images of the internals.
https://9to5google.com/2026/06/28/google-home-speaker-construction/

2026-06-27 19:15:00 UTC

What new Google Messages features are rolling out [June 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/2026/06/27/new-google-messages-features/

2026-06-27 16:00:00 UTC

Upgrade your social media with Vmake’s all-in-one studio – here’s what it can do
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The social media age begs businesses and everyone else to bridge the gap between quality and quantity and, with Vmake’s AI studio of tools, you get an all-in-one, one-stop shop for everything you need to more easily create content.
https://9to5google.com/2026/06/27/vmake-social-media-studio-ai-tools/

2026-06-26 20:30:00 UTC

Pixelated 106: Smart speakers and rest days (with Jonah Becker and Taylor Helgren of Google)
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Welcome to episode 106 of Pixelated, a podcast by 9to5Google. This week, Damien talks Abner and Will through his first impressions of Google’s latest Home Speaker, a reboot of sorts of the company’s smart speaker lineup. After the break, we’re joined by Jonah Becker and Taylor Helgren of Google to discuss the launch of the Fitbit Air and Google Health.
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2026-06-26 19:10:00 UTC

Google Messages starts rolling out custom ‘Chat themes’ [U]
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Google Messages is finally giving Android users more customization and personalization options with “Chat themes.”
https://9to5google.com/2026/06/26/google-messages-chat-theme-start/

2026-06-26 18:19:33 UTC

Gemini’s new Google Play Store integration lets you chat to find Android apps, games
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As https://9to5google.com/2026/05/19/google-play-store-gets-new-ask-play-chatbot-as-gemini-starts-recommending-apps/, the Gemini app on Android now https://support.google.com/gemini/thread/445046856/%F0%9F%93%A3-discover-download-and-play-introducing-google-play-in-gemini with the Google Play Store.
https://9to5google.com/2026/06/26/gemini-google-play-store/

2026-06-26 18:05:00 UTC

Nothing Phone (4b) sounds like a better Moto G in leaked specs
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Nothing’s foray deeper into the budget smartphone space is set to launch the Nothing Phone (4b) in a little over a week. The official design has https://9to5google.com/2026/06/25/nothing-phone-4b-design-goes-official-with-unibody-glyph-bar-not-coming-to-the-us/ and, now, leaked specs hint at where the Nothing Phone (4b) fits into the market.
https://9to5google.com/2026/06/26/nothing-phone-4b-moto-g-specs-leak/

2026-06-26 15:46:12 UTC

Prime Day deals – Last chance: Pixel 10 $519, NXTPAPER tab $140, Google TV Streamer $72 low, Echo, Galaxy, TVs, more
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Amazon’s 2026 Prime Day is in its final hours, and today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break is headlined by your last chance to save Pixel 10 now starting from $519, the https://9to5toys.com/2026/06/25/google-tv-streamer-4k-prime-day-lower/ (30% off, Amazon all-time low), and even lower prices https://9to5toys.com/2026/06/26/amazon-echo-spot-prime-day/ (50% off), https://9to5toys.com/2026/06/26/amazon-echo-spot-prime-day/. Head below for a closer look.
https://9to5google.com/2026/06/26/prime-day-deals-last-chance-pixel-10/

2026-06-26 13:20:00 UTC

Google Home Speaker in ‘Jade’ green slips to August ship date, but you don’t have to wait
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The Google Home Speaker comes in four colors including the US-only “Jade” which is slipping in its shipping dates, but there are some alternate places to order where you don’t have to wait.
https://9to5google.com/2026/06/26/google-home-speaker-jade-green-shipping-delay/

2026-06-26 13:05:00 UTC

‘Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro’ needed more words to prove its power, three other flagship chips coming
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Qualcomm’s Snapdragon chipset lineup is eternally confusing, with slight variations generating new names and options that aren’t all that different. But it sounds like the next few releases are going to be especially confusing, with several new chips in the works including the “Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.”
https://9to5google.com/2026/06/26/snapdragon-8-elite-gen-6-pro-needed-more-words-to-prove-its-power-three-other-flagship-chips-coming/

2026-06-26 10:27:00 UTC

Gemini begins rolling out for existing Android Automotive vehicles
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https://9to5google.com/2026/04/30/gemini-coming-to-android-automotive/, Gemini for Android Automotive appears to be finally rolling out to existing vehicles.
https://9to5google.com/2026/06/26/gemini-begins-rolling-out-for-existing-android-automotive-vehicles/

2026-06-25 21:57:00 UTC

Google rolling out first Fitbit Air firmware update
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Following https://9to5google.com/2026/06/04/google-health-5-01-release-notes/ Google Health https://9to5google.com/2026/06/22/google-health-5-02-release-notes/, the Fitbit Air is getting its first post-launch firmware update.
https://9to5google.com/2026/06/25/first-fitbit-air-update/

2026-06-25 20:05:21 UTC

Giant collection of Android app deals live today: Kingdom Rush, Door Kickers, Iron Marines, much more
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We are well into the third day of Amazon’s giant Prime Day sale and deals are still a flowin’. However, we are also now tracking a gigantic list of top-tier Android game and app deals including Door Kickers: Action Squad, Door Kickers, Nanuleu, Terraforming Mars, Illuminaria, Kingdom Rush Vengeance TD Game, Iron Marines 2 – Invasion RTS, King and Assassins: Board Game, and the ongoing https://9to5google.com/2026/06/24/google-play-mega-game-sale-discounts-these-popular-android-games-to-just-0-10/. Just be sure to dive into the even lower prices across the Pixel 10 lineup, this https://9to5toys.com/2026/06/25/galaxy-s26-ultra-prme-day/, https://9to5toys.com/2026/06/23/lenovo-android-tablets-hit-lowest-since-price-hike-for-prime-day/, and the now updated https://9to5toys.com/2026/06/25/anker-updated-2026-prime-day-sale-with-new-deals-now-up-to-50-off/. The apps, of course, await below as always.
https://9to5toys.com/2026/06/25/giant-collection-prime-day-android-app-deals/

2026-06-25 18:40:00 UTC

Google Wallet will start showing more details on passes for Ticketmaster events
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Ticketmaster, love it or hate it, is the company you’ll be dealing with for the vast majority of live events, which is why it’s great news that Ticketmaster is launching a new partnership with Google Wallet that will open the door to more detailed passes.
https://9to5google.com/2026/06/25/google-wallet-ticketmaster-events-pass-upgrades/

2026-06-25 18:10:00 UTC

Oppo Reno 16 will start at €899 with solid specs, but no magnets for its neat ‘Bubble’ screen [Gallery]
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Oppo has just launched its new Reno 16 series which offers some solid upper-mid-range specs and a nice design, but also a neat “Bubble” screen accessory that, man, would just be so much better if this phone had Qi2 magnets inside.
https://9to5google.com/2026/06/25/oppo-reno-16-bubble-screen/

2026-06-25 17:25:11 UTC

YouTube Shorts player adding Clear Screen mode & 2x playback, removes dislike
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YouTube https://blog.youtube/news-and-events/youtube-shorts-experience-updates-features/ a number of updates to the Shorts player meant to “create a more intuitive Shorts experience.”
https://9to5google.com/2026/06/25/youtube-shorts-clear-screen-more/

2026-06-25 15:51:06 UTC

Prime Day 3 deals: S26 Ultra + Buds 4 Pro $515 off, Pixel 10 even lower, Android tab from $110, new Anker deals, more
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Day 3 of the Prime Day sale is now live, and joining the now even lower prices across the Pixel 10 lineup, the https://9to5toys.com/2026/06/25/galaxy-s26-ultra-prme-day/ prices have also dropped https://9to5toys.com/2026/06/25/galaxy-s26-ultra-prme-day/ (again), or you can https://9to5toys.com/2026/06/25/galaxy-s26-ultra-prme-day/. Those deals join https://9to5toys.com/2026/06/24/2026-galaxy-tab-prime-day/ from just https://9to5toys.com/2026/06/24/2026-galaxy-tab-prime-day/, as well as these https://9to5toys.com/2026/06/23/lenovo-android-tablets-hit-lowest-since-price-hike-for-prime-day/, and the now updated https://9to5toys.com/2026/06/25/anker-updated-2026-prime-day-sale-with-new-deals-now-up-to-50-off/ – now up to https://9to5toys.com/2026/06/25/anker-updated-2026-prime-day-sale-with-new-deals-now-up-to-50-off/ Qi2 stands, chargers, docks, and more https://9to5toys.com/2026/06/25/anker-updated-2026-prime-day-sale-with-new-deals-now-up-to-50-off/. Head below for a closer look and, just in case you didn’t notice, https://9to5toys.com/2026/06/25/grand-theft-auto-6-preorder-now-live/.
https://9to5google.com/2026/06/25/prime-day-deals-s26-ultra-buds-4-pro-android-tabs/

2026-06-25 15:41:51 UTC

Some of the best smart home essentials for Amazon Prime Day
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You might have just picked up https://9to5google.com/2026/06/24/google-home-speaker-vs-nest-mini/ and want to expand your smart home setup. Well, here are a few deals on smart home hardware we recommend for this Amazon Prime Day week.
https://9to5google.com/2026/06/25/some-of-the-best-smart-home-essentials-for-amazon-prime-day/

2026-06-25 15:41:47 UTC

Google Wallet app rolling out order tracking with Gmail
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Following the https://9to5google.com/2026/05/22/google-wallet-redesign-i-o-2026/, Google Wallet for Android is adding online order tracking in the US.
https://9to5google.com/2026/06/25/google-wallet-order-tracking/

2026-06-25 15:15:00 UTC

Galaxy Z Fold 8 release date leaks, hands-on impressions make ‘Ultra’ seem pointless
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Continued Galaxy Z Fold 8 leaks are revealing more and more about Samsung’s upcoming foldable series, this time including some pre-order perks, the on-the-shelf release date, and some initial impressions from someone who actually held the device.
https://9to5google.com/2026/06/25/galaxy-z-fold-8-release-date-leaks-hands-on-impressions-make-ultra-seem-pointless/

2026-06-25 14:35:00 UTC

Nothing Phone (4b) design goes official with unibody & Glyph Bar, not coming to the US
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Following earlier teasers, the Nothing Phone (4b) has officially been revealed with a design that combines elements from Nothing Phone (4a) and Nothing Phone (4a) Pro, but it’s not coming to the US at all.
https://9to5google.com/2026/06/25/nothing-phone-4b-design-goes-official-with-unibody-glyph-bar-not-coming-to-the-us/

2026-06-25 13:35:00 UTC

Samsung Galaxy A27 launches in July for $349 with six years of Android OS updates
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Samsung has announced the Galaxy A27, its latest budget phone that will sell for $349 and offer up to six years of Android OS updates.
https://9to5google.com/2026/06/25/samsung-galaxy-a27-launches-in-july-for-349-with-six-years-of-android-os-updates/

2026-06-25 13:05:00 UTC

LG is offering up to $700 off its latest OLED TVs in the midst of Prime Day deals
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Amazon’s Prime Day sales holiday is delivering more than just discounts through a single retailer, with deals found throughout the web. That includes some deals on LG’s OLED TVs, with certain models up to $700 off in solid offers on its latest models.
https://9to5google.com/2026/06/25/lg-oled-tvs-discounts-prime-day-fourth-of-july/

2026-06-25 12:55:00 UTC

Motorola MA2 wireless Android Auto adapter, ‘the only one engineered by Google,’ gets a release date and full details
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The Motorola MA1 was the first wireless Android Auto adapter with Google’s stamp of approval and its had a sequel in the works for a while in the Motorola MA2, but the release date has been pushed way back to November of this year.
https://9to5google.com/2026/06/25/motorola-ma2-wireless-android-auto-adapter-release-date-full-details/

2026-06-25 12:15:00 UTC

Google Home finally has a plan to fix Nest Cam ‘Familiar Faces’ – I hope it works
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I’m a Nest Cam user every single day, and I mostly enjoy the product. But “Familar Faces” has been a sticking point for me as, frankly, it https://9to5google.com/2026/05/06/google-home-nest-cam-familiar-faces-improvements/. Finally, though, Google says it has a plan to fix “Familiar Faces” on Nest Cam, and I really hope it works.
https://9to5google.com/2026/06/25/google-home-finally-has-a-plan-to-fix-nest-cam-familiar-faces-i-hope-it-works/

2026-06-25 01:20:00 UTC

Google opens the Play Store to external billing in the US, UK, and Europe next week
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Google today announced that it will open up the Play Store to external payments starting on June 30 in the US, UK, and Europe.
https://9to5google.com/2026/06/24/google-play-store-external-billing-june-30/

2026-06-24 21:55:00 UTC

Instagram now supports using Google Cast to watch Reels on your TV
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Rolling out now, the Instagram app has added support for watching Reels on your TV using Google Cast.
https://9to5google.com/2026/06/24/instagram-reels-google-cast-support-tv/

2026-06-24 20:50:00 UTC

Sony’s True RGB TVs pack Google TV and are now available alongside major discounts
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While some tech categories have spent the better part of this decade feeling a little stagnant, televisions have kept evolving at a pretty steady clip. Sure, some gimmicks didn’t catch on — pour one out for your 3D movie-loving friends — and the advancement to 4K feels like a lifetime ago, but the underlying display technology has only gotten better, brighter, and more vivid, and that’s exactly what Sony’s aiming for with its new Google TV-powered True RGB televisions.
https://9to5google.com/2026/06/24/sonys-true-rgb-tvs-pack-google-tv-and-are-now-available-alongside-major-discounts/

2026-06-24 20:05:00 UTC

Fitbit Air buyers are carving holes in watch bands to fit the tracker – but there’s a better way [Gallery]
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The simplicity of the Fitbit Air encourages some neat ideas for how to use it, including pairing it with a traditional watch. Some Fitbit Air buyers are taking that idea and literally cutting holes in their watch bands to house the tracker, but there’s probably a better way.
https://9to5google.com/2026/06/24/fitbit-air-watch-mods-gallery/

2026-06-24 18:46:31 UTC

Mid-week Android app deals and freebies: Google Play Mega Game Sale from $0.10, and more
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Alongside the Day 2 Prime Day deals, this afternoon’s lineup of the best Android game and app deals is now ready to roll, including titles like Planet of Lana, Incredibox, Same Room Same Day: Premium, Murders on Budapest, Argo’s Choice: Offline Game, Charlie in Underworld, Skel and Defense, 7Days, and the now live $399, and these giant https://9to5toys.com/2026/06/24/giant-galaxy-z-fold-7-prime-day-deals/ Prime Day deals: https://9to5toys.com/2026/06/24/giant-galaxy-z-fold-7-prime-day-deals/ brand new or https://9to5toys.com/2026/06/24/giant-galaxy-z-fold-7-prime-day-deals/. The apps await below.
https://9to5toys.com/2026/06/24/mid-week-android-app-deals-4/

2026-06-24 17:45:12 UTC

Gemini in Chrome adds ‘Select from screen’ tool as Gemini 3.5 Flash gains computer use
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Gemini in Chrome now lets you focus a prompt with a new “Select from screen” tool, while developers can tap into Gemini 3.5 Flash computer use capabilities.
https://9to5google.com/2026/06/24/gemini-chrome-select-screen/

2026-06-24 15:50:11 UTC

Prime Day 2 deals: Pixel 10a $399 all-time low, $315 off 10 Pro/XL, Galaxy Z Fold 7 up to $888 off, XM6 buds, monitors, more
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The Day 2 Amazon Prime Day deals are now live with loads of new discounts and even lower prices – https://9to5toys.com/2026/06/24/pixel-10-10-pro-xl-prime-day-deals-even-lower/have now dropped even lower https://9to5toys.com/2026/06/24/pixel-10-10-pro-xl-prime-day-deals-even-lower/ (up to $315 off) and Pixel 10a has now hit a new all-time low from $399. The same goes for these giant https://9to5toys.com/2026/06/24/giant-galaxy-z-fold-7-prime-day-deals/ Prime Day deals: https://9to5toys.com/2026/06/24/giant-galaxy-z-fold-7-prime-day-deals/ brand new or https://9to5toys.com/2026/06/24/giant-galaxy-z-fold-7-prime-day-deals/. The https://9to5toys.com/2026/06/24/samsung-smart-monitors-hit-new-all-time-low-for-prime-day-up-to-650-off/ are dropping to new new all-time lows for Prime Day https://9to5toys.com/2026/06/24/samsung-smart-monitors-hit-new-all-time-low-for-prime-day-up-to-650-off/, while https://9to5toys.com/2026/06/23/amazon-prime-day-deal-sony-wf-1000xm6-buds/ just undercut its own https://9to5toys.com/2026/06/23/amazon-prime-day-deal-sony-wf-1000xm6-buds/. Head below for a closer look.
https://9to5google.com/2026/06/24/prime-day-deals-pixel-10-galaxy-fold-7-xm6-buds/

2026-06-24 15:30:00 UTC

Here are some discounted older tech items I still heartily recommend
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Just because something has been around for a while doesn’t mean it’s bad or not worth buying. I’ve bought a few products over the years, and here are a few older tech items I think are well worth a look.
https://9to5google.com/2026/06/24/here-are-some-discounted-older-tech-items-i-still-heartily-recommend/

2026-06-24 15:02:50 UTC

My Prime Day picks are mostly boring, but that’s also why they’re worth buying
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No one really enjoys Prime Day anymore. The days of finding a needle-in-a-haystack deal are long over, and now it’s more about whether you have the patience to wait until Amazon applies minor discounts to the stuff you really want.
To that end, I usually use the month of June to store things in the “Save it for later” section of my Amazon cart for items that have caught my eye throughout the year but haven’t been cheap enough yet to justify ordering.
Over the years, I’ve accumulated some products that I use every day, that have withstood travel, kids, and time’s daily abuses. Some of them are tech-related, or tech-adjacent, and others are just nice things that I really enjoy.
https://9to5google.com/2026/06/24/my-prime-day-picks-are-mostly-boring-but-thats-also-why-theyre-worth-buying/

2026-06-24 15:00:00 UTC

GM just ‘unlocked’ over 200 Android Automotive apps, including YouTube, for its Google built-in vehicles
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GM says that its Google built-in vehicles are picking up support for over 200 more Android Automotive apps, including the ability to use apps on the screens in the backseat.
https://9to5google.com/2026/06/24/gm-new-android-automotive-google-built-in-apps/

2026-06-24 14:20:00 UTC

Google Play ‘Mega Game Sale’ discounts these popular Android games to just $0.10
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Google Play has just launched a “Mega Game Sale” that takes a handful of popular Android games and slashes their prices down to a mere $0.10 – just a dime.
https://9to5google.com/2026/06/24/google-play-mega-game-sale-discounts-these-popular-android-games-to-just-0-10/

2026-06-24 14:12:51 UTC

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/

2026-06-24 14:05:00 UTC

Galaxy Z Fold 8 wallpapers leak, and I hope the phone’s colors look half as good
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A new leak has revealed the alleged wallpapers Samsung is bringing to the Galaxy Z Fold 8, with everything lining up with leaked colors for the actual phone. I just hope the phone’s colors look even halfway as good as the wallpapers.
https://9to5google.com/2026/06/24/galaxy-z-fold-8-wallpapers-leak-and-i-hope-the-phones-colors-look-half-as-good/

2026-06-24 13:43:03 UTC

Google Home Speaker review: Talk Gemini to me [Video]
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Five years on https://9to5google.com/2020/09/30/nest-audio-google-speaker-launch/, we have the Google Home Speaker. This is the platform for Gemini for the next half a decade – here’s what it’s like to live with.
https://9to5google.com/2026/06/24/google-home-speaker-review-talk-gemini-to-me-video/

2026-06-24 13:25:00 UTC

Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 leaks from every angle, and looks pretty familiar [Gallery]
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Following https://9to5google.com/2026/06/23/samsung-galaxy-watch-9-leaks-renders-software/, new renders of the Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 have hit the web revealing a familiar design from a familiar source.
https://9to5google.com/2026/06/24/galaxy-watch-ultra-2-leaks-from-every-angle-and-looks-pretty-familiar-gallery/

2026-06-24 13:15:00 UTC

Narwal Flow 2 is one of the best robot vacuum + mop systems, and with a touch of class too
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Robot vacuums have come a long way over the past several years, with some of the most advanced models nowadays going well and beyond anything we thought they’d be able to do. But, in a lot of cases, they’re also still an eyesore in your home. After spending a couple of months with the Narwal Flow 2, though, that’s one of the biggest things that stood out – I actually rather like how this looks, and it doesn’t give up top-tier performance to do so.
https://9to5google.com/2026/06/24/narwal-flow-2-review/

2026-06-24 03:15:00 UTC

Someone got a Google Home Speaker early, and the big downside is a fixed power cable
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The Google Home Speaker is set to start shipping very soon but, ahead of that, one user was able to buy one from a retail store early. They’ve since shared their first impressions, which unfortunately confirm that the speaker has a fixed power cable that’s also pretty short.
https://9to5google.com/2026/06/23/google-home-speaker-early-purchase-impressions/

2026-06-23 23:30:00 UTC

Here’s everything new in Android 17 QPR1 Beta 5 [Gallery]
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With https://9to5google.com/2026/06/23/android-17-qpr1-beta-5-pixel/ today, Google is rolling out a second wave of bug fixes for Pixel devices.
https://9to5google.com/2026/06/23/android-17-qpr1-beta-5-everything-new/

2026-06-23 22:23:45 UTC

Gemini Intelligence makes brief Pixel 10 series appearance on Android 17 QPR1 Beta
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Google today is rolling out https://9to5google.com/2026/06/23/android-17-qpr1-beta-5-pixel/, and it’s mainly just a bug fixer except for the inclusion of the Gemini Intelligence logo.
https://9to5google.com/2026/06/23/gemini-intelligence-android-17-qpr1-beta-pixel/

2026-06-23 20:53:11 UTC

Android 17 QPR1 Beta 5 rolling out for Pixel
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Google is rolling out Android 17 QPR1 Beta 5 less than two weeks after the release with a number of bug fixes for Pixel devices.
https://9to5google.com/2026/06/23/android-17-qpr1-beta-5-pixel/

2026-06-23 20:30:00 UTC

Roborock’s robot vacuums just hit their lowest prices for Prime Day – here are the best deals
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Alongside Amazon’s Prime Day, Roborock is offering major discounts on its robot vacuum + mop systems, including some of the lowest prices we’ve ever seen on select models.
https://9to5google.com/2026/06/23/roborocks-robot-vacuums-hit-lowest-prices-prime-day-here-are-best-deals/

2026-06-23 20:05:00 UTC

Google Pixel phones get better wireless audio quality in Android 17 – how to check
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While wired audio is certainly trying to make a comeback, wireless earbuds and headphones are more prevalent today than ever before, and that’s why it’s pretty good news that Google Pixel phones now support LHDCv5 in Android 17, a codec that supports better audio quality.
https://9to5google.com/2026/06/23/google-pixel-wireless-audio-quality-lhdc-android-17-update/

2026-06-23 19:30:00 UTC

Google Home gets another big update with app improvements, voice & camera upgrades
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The updates keep on coming, with Google Home now rolling out yet another big update that improves on not only the app itself, but also Gemini voice commands and camera features too.
https://9to5google.com/2026/06/23/google-home-app-voice-command-camera-updates/

2026-06-23 19:10:00 UTC

iPhone users can now join Google Meet calls without downloading an app
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An upgrade to Google Meet for web has delivered support for iPhone users to join meetings directly through their web browser, no app downloads required.
https://9to5google.com/2026/06/23/iphone-users-can-now-join-google-meet-calls-without-downloading-an-app/

2026-06-23 18:40:00 UTC

Samsung teases twice-as-fast UFS 5.0 storage for future ‘flagship smartphones’
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Samsung has announced a new UFS 5.0 storage solution that’s twice as fast as existing options, and coming to future “flagship smartphones.”
https://9to5google.com/2026/06/23/samsung-teases-twice-as-fast-ufs-5-0-storage-for-future-flagship-smartphones/

2026-06-23 17:50:20 UTC

Google TV Streamer update adds Google Home Speaker support, more
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Following https://9to5google.com/2026/06/09/google-tv-streamer-2026-update/ two weeks ago, Google has shared what’s new in the latest Google TV Streamer update.
https://9to5google.com/2026/06/23/google-tv-streamer-home-speaker/

2026-06-23 17:43:04 UTC

Prime Day Android app deals and freebies: Last Game, Friend of a Slime, True Skate, Undergrave, more
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The 2026 Amazon Prime Day sale is rolling now, but so is this afternoon’s lineup of the best Android game and app deals is now ready. Highlights include The Last Game, Friend of a Slime: Survivors, Cytus II, Bloons TD 6, Paths & Danger, True Skate, Undergrave -Tactical Roguelike, Icewind Dale: Enhanced Edition, Evoland 2, and more. Just be sure to check out the https://9to5toys.com/2026/06/23/prime-day-google-pixel-10-deals-live/ live at up to https://9to5toys.com/2026/06/23/prime-day-google-pixel-10-deals-live/, alongside the https://9to5toys.com/2026/06/23/prime-day-google-pixel-10-deals-live/ at new all-time low https://9to5toys.com/2026/06/23/prime-day-google-pixel-10-deals-live/, https://9to5toys.com/2026/06/23/samsung-galaxy-s26-ultra-prime-day-deals/, and the https://9to5toys.com/2026/06/23/prime-day-tcl-nxtpaper-android-tablet-deals-are-now-live-at-up-to-39-off/. The apps await below.
https://9to5toys.com/2026/06/23/prime-day-android-app-deals/

2026-06-23 17:35:00 UTC

Redmagic’s new compact Android tablet launches next week to take on Legion Tab
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The tiny Android tablet market is getting its second wave, with the Redmagic Astra sequel officially set to launch next week.
https://9to5google.com/2026/06/23/redmagics-new-compact-android-tablet-launches-next-week-to-take-on-legion-tab/

2026-06-23 17:20:00 UTC

Beeper adds Line integration, sticker packs on Android, better iMessage support
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Beeper, the app that famously figured out a back way into iMessage for Android, is still around and now rolling out a slew of new updates including support for Line messages.
https://9to5google.com/2026/06/23/beeper-adds-line-integration-sticker-packs-on-android-better-imessage-support/

2026-06-23 17:10:56 UTC

Pixel users on Android 17 report yet another weird touchscreen bug
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Android 17 touch recognition issues persist, as Pixel users report another bug affecting touchscreen input while a video is playing.
https://9to5google.com/2026/06/23/another-touchscreen-bug-appears-in-android-17-on-pixel/

2026-06-23 17:00:00 UTC

Chrome Autofill rolling out deeper Google Wallet integration
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Google is introducing deeper integration between Google Wallet and Chrome Autofill to further streamline the experience of filling out forms on the web, like flight check-ins or parking payments.
https://9to5google.com/2026/06/23/chrome-autofill-google-wallet-2/

2026-06-23 16:54:33 UTC

The Google TV Streamer is an absolute steal at $75 for Amazon Prime Day
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While the Google TV Streamer isn’t the outright best Android TV box on the market, it is a highly capable set-top box. If you’ve been on the fence about picking one up, Amazon’s Prime Day week sale makes the Google TV Streamer an absolute steal.
https://9to5google.com/2026/06/23/google-tv-streamer-steal/

2026-06-23 16:45:00 UTC

YouTube Music may be working on support for offline downloads on Apple Watch
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There are a ton of reasons why a smartwatch can be useful, but one option that’s proven very handy is the ability to pair your earbuds directly to your watch and use music apps while exercising, no phone needed. YouTube Music for Apple Watch seems to finally be ready for that functionality, as new code findings suggest support is right around the corner.
https://9to5google.com/2026/06/23/youtube-music-may-soon-support-offline-downloads-on-apple-watch/

2026-06-23 16:11:12 UTC

These Google TV projectors are up to $1,000 off during Prime Day
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There are a ton of projector options available, but some of the easiest models to use also happen to be the best performers. Laser TV projectors with Google TV from brands like Hisense and Xgimi are up to $1,000 off during Prime Day; here are some of our favorites.
https://9to5google.com/2026/06/23/these-google-tv-projectors-up-to-1000-off-during-prime-day/

2026-06-23 15:45:00 UTC

Latest Galaxy Watch 9 leaks show updated design and new features [Gallery]
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More leaks of Samsung’s Galaxy Watch 9 have landed, revealing new features for the upcoming smartwatch series, as well as the first leaked images of the updated design.
https://9to5google.com/2026/06/23/samsung-galaxy-watch-9-leaks-renders-software/

2026-06-23 15:32:43 UTC

Prime Day 1 deals: Pixel 10 series up to $400 off, Pixel Watch 4, Galaxy S26 $350 off, TCL NXTPAPER tab $140, more
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Amazon Prime Day 2026 is live and rolling with million of price drops and today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break is starting off with the https://9to5toys.com/2026/06/23/prime-day-google-pixel-10-deals-live/ live at up to https://9to5toys.com/2026/06/23/prime-day-google-pixel-10-deals-live/, alongside the https://9to5toys.com/2026/06/23/prime-day-google-pixel-10-deals-live/ at new all-time low https://9to5toys.com/2026/06/23/prime-day-google-pixel-10-deals-live/. One the Samsung side of things we have https://9to5toys.com/2026/06/23/samsung-galaxy-s26-ultra-prime-day-deals/ joined by https://9to5toys.com/2026/06/23/prime-day-galaxy-tab-deals-live/ – https://9to5toys.com/2026/06/23/prime-day-galaxy-tab-deals-live/. Just be sure to also scope out the https://9to5toys.com/2026/06/23/prime-day-tcl-nxtpaper-android-tablet-deals-are-now-live-at-up-to-39-off/. Head below for a closer look
https://9to5google.com/2026/06/23/prime-day-deals-pixel-10-pixel-watch-4-tcl-nxtpaper/