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Google Wallet on Android phones now shows Wear OS payment history
As previewed earlier this year, the Google Wallet app on phones can now show payment history made by Wear OS watches.
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Gemini for Android Auto has been divisive, to say the least, but for all of its pros and cons, there’s still one big problem that frustrates me on a frequent basis.
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Google Pixel phones aren’t exactly known for taking an “everything and the kitchen sink” approach to features, which has led to some well-established features on other devices not being found on Pixel. According to 9to5Google readers, these are some of the biggest missing features on Google Pixel.
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The woes for OnePlus continue as a new report suggests that OxygenOS is being discontinued alongside Realme UI.
Expand Expanding CloseAll of the best 4th of July deals on Samsung Galaxy gear, Google, LG OLED TVs, Copilot+ PCs, e-bikes, more
The 4th of July long weekend has arrived and we are tracking a giant selection of notable deals. This includes everything from official Google and Samsung Galaxy gear right through to home essentials, up to $1,000 off LG TVs, e-bikes, power stations, 4th of July Windows Copilot+ PC deals up to $830 off, and much more. Scope it all out down below.
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Following the homepage redesign, Google Wallet for Android is adding online order tracking in the US.
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Today’s Android app deals and freebies: DREDGE, Bendy Lone Wolf, Ninja Hero Cats, more
Your Thursday afternoon lineup of the best Android game and app deals is now ready to roll, including titles like DREDGE, Bendy: Lone Wolf, Zero Stress King: Idle Defense, Farm Invasion USA – Premium, Ninja Hero Cats Premium, Guns’n’Glory Premium, Little Berry Forest 2 : Stars, and more.
On your way down, check out the deals we have on Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra models at $350 off, or up to $456 off for open-box units, the LG 4th of July sale with its latest 2026 C6 and G6 OLED TVs at up to $700 off, and Acer’s latest Swift Go 2K touchscreen 32GB RAM Copilot+ PC at $650 off. The Android apps await below.
Galaxy S26 Ultra is $949 for its 512GB model right now, but not for everyone
If you’ve been eyeing Samsung’s Galaxy S26 Ultra, a current deal brings the 512GB model down to just $949, over $500, but it won’t appear for everyone.
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Android Auto more widely rolling out updates for Spotify and YouTube Music apps
Android Auto users are getting some updates to their media apps, whether that’s with Spotify or YouTube Music.
Expand Expanding CloseMeta slaps a premium subscription on an existing smart glasses feature [U]
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.”
Expand Expanding CloseLeaked videos show Galaxy Glasses including Meta Ray-Ban-like design, controls, etc
We haven’t been graced with too many Galaxy Glasses leaks until today. Samsung’s Android XR Galaxy Glasses surfaced in a couple of leaks, leaving little doubt about their design.
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Samsung Galaxy Watch removing ‘Vascular Load’ in favor of blood pressure trends
Samsung has announced that it will shut down its “Vascular Load” feature on Galaxy Watch, replacing it with a new metric.
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Some Google Pixel owners report issues after installing Android 17 including Wi-Fi disconnects, laggy games
The stable Android 17 update landed on Google Pixel phones earlier this month, but it hasn’t gone off without a hitch, as some users report that the update is causing issues with Wi-Fi and game performance.
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Deals: Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra up to $456 off, LG C6 and G6 OLED TVs up to $700 off + $250 gift card, Copilot+ PCs, more
Today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break is headlined by all Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra models at $350 off (or as much as $456 off for Best Buy open-box units), and we also have $350 off the most affordable Galaxy S26 Ultra models. Those offers join Acer’s latest Swift Go 2K touchscreen 32GB RAM Copilot+ PC down at $900 ($650 off), alongside the LG 4th of July sale with its latest 2026 C6 and G6 OLED TVs at up to $700 off alongside FREE $250 gift cards and FREE installation. Hit the jump for a closer look.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle has stopped selling the Nest x Yale Lock as it goes all-in on its replacement
It’s the end of an era, as the Nest x Yale Lock has been fully removed from the Google Store in favor of its replacement, despite Google not directly selling that alternative.
Expand Expanding CloseSamsung Messages shuts down in favor of Google Messages on July 6 [U]
As announced earlier this year, the Samsung Messages app is about to shut down,
Expand Expanding CloseHere’s everything new in Android 17 QPR1 Beta 6 [Gallery]
With Android 17 QPR1 Beta 6 today, Google is rolling out a third wave of bug fixes for Pixel devices.
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Snapseed Camera on Android adds grid lines & levels
Since the big 4.0 release in May, Snapseed for Android has been rolling out bug fixes, with the latest update adding more Camera interface customization.
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How to install the latest Android 17 Beta on Google Pixel
Google’s ongoing Android 17 beta is now preparing the subsequent feature and maintenance updates following the main Android 17 release. Here’s how to get your hands on the absolute latest.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle rolling out Android 17 QPR1 Beta 6 for Pixel
Following last week’s release, Android 17 QPR1 Beta 6 is rolling out today for Pixel devices. For developers, this build introduces the Platform Stability milestone with finalized APIs.
Expand Expanding CloseSome Google Pixel owners are missing calls because their phone never rang
An issue affecting a number of Google Pixel owners over the past few weeks is showing missed calls that the user never had a chance to answer, because the phone simply didn’t ring.
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Mid-week Android app deals and freebies: Clank!, Dune, Raiders of the North Sea, more
Your mid-week lineup of the best Android game and app deals is now ready to roll, including titles like Clank!, Dune: Imperium Digital, Munchkin, Raiders of the North Sea, HEAVEN SEEKER, The Isle of Cats, The Fox in the Forest, Wings of Glory, and more. We also have $350 off the most affordable Galaxy S26 Ultra models, Galaxy Watch Ultra at over 50% off today, and Google TV Streamer 4K sitting at one of the lowest prices to date. The apps await below.
Read MoreGoogle on what ‘Android Halo’ does, talking less about AI, and how Gemini will use car cameras [Video]
In a discussion on the Google for Developers channel, head of Android Sameer Samat goes over Android 17 upgrades, the future of AI on Android, Gemini’s car upgrades on Android Automotive, and more.
Expand Expanding CloseClaude Fable 5 is making a dramatic return with ‘extraordinarily strong’ safeguards
After being taken down by order of the US government, Fable 5 is returning to Claude’s model library. Because of the new restrictions, Fable 5 might just be Opus 4.8 in a mask.
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