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The Sideload 049: The death of the browser
Welcome to episode 49 of The Sideload, a 9to5Google podcast. This week, Will is once again joined by Daniel Bader — now in a more permanent co-host position, listen to the episode to find out more — as they discuss the state of browsers outside of Chrome, what we’re even looking for in a browser in 2026, and how agentic use cases might completely shape the web as we know it.
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Today’s best Android app deals and freebies: Out There, Tokaido, Eight-Minute Empire, more
Today’s best Google Play app and game deals are ready, including Out There: Ω Edition, Tokaido, Eight-Minute Empire, Tales of Mecha: Rising, Front Armies [RTS], Istanbul: Digital Edition, Charterstone: Digital Edition, and more. Just be sure to dive into Nothing’s CMF Watch 3 Pro down at just $59, Galaxy Z Fold 8/Ultra at up to $570 off, and Nothing’s new Buds Neo at just $20. the apps await below.
Read MoreGoogle Nest Wifi router and point get October 2026 update
The second update this year for the Nest Wifi router and point rolled out last week with two improvements.
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When Android Auto first debuted, it didn’t require a fancy display in your car. It just worked on your phone screen and, now, someone is bringing that functionality back after Google killed it.
Expand Expanding CloseHere are the latest Samsung Galaxy phones getting Android 17 updates
One UI 9 is in its late-stage rollout phase, and a bunch of Galaxy phones have been added to the Android 17 availability list within the last few days.
Expand Expanding CloseThe Galaxy Z Fold 8 still feels refreshing in all the best ways [Video]
With the iPhone Duo now a thing, it puts the Z Fold 8 in an even more interesting position. Yes, it’s an attempt by Samsung to get ahead of the curve, but, in truth, it really has worked.
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The global rollout schedule is still a bit of a mystery, but we at least know which Redmagic devices are getting the Redmagic OS 12 Android 17 upgrade.
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Deals: Galaxy Z Fold 8/Ultra up to $570+ off, CMF Watch 3 Pro for $59, buds from $20, more
Today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break is headlined by Galaxy Z Fold 8/Ultra at $200 off with Buds 4 Pro at just $25 (or you can go open-box at up to $570 off). Alongside the ongoing deal on the new Nothing Buds Neo at just $20, we also have the CMF Watch 3 Pro down at just $59 in all colors. from there we move over to Samsung’s latest 4K/330Hz Odyssey OLED G7 gaming monitor at a whopping $600 off (all-time low) alongside its 360Hz OLED gaming monitor down at $560. Head below for a closer look.
Expand Expanding CloseVivo’s X500 series launches globally with MediaTek chips and insane cameras
Following its initial debut in China, Vivo is officially taking its flagship lineup global. The X500 series brings three new models to the international stage, including the Vivo X500, X500 Pro, and the range-topping X500 Pro Max.
Expand Expanding CloseAndroid Find Hub app reveals how ‘Left Behind’ and ‘Ring your phone’ alerts work on Pixel Tag
We’re just weeks away from the launch of Google’s first Android Find Hub tracker, the Pixel Tag, and that’s also going to bring new options to the Find Hub app, as revealed in a new app update.
Expand Expanding CloseOnePlus rolling out ColorOS to OnePlus 13, others as Android 17 update expands
OnePlus 13 is the latest OnePlus device to ditch OxygenOS for ColorOS as the brand’s Android 17 update rolls out more broadly.
Expand Expanding CloseGalaxy Z Fold 8 is still $200 off as iPhone Duo displays crack
Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 8 has the same form factor as Apple’s new iPhone Duo, but it’s in stock, discounted, and doesn’t have any cracking display issue at the moment.
Expand Expanding CloseAnthropic is printing money, but AI isn’t paying off outside tech
Good morning. Today I’m reading about Netflix’s bloody week, playing with Apple Music’s fun new 404 page, mourning Arc’s untimely demise, and devouring Maggie O’Farrell’s new novel, Land.
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Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Photos rolls out customizable redesign of your ‘Collections’ tab
Following the floating navigation bar in July, Google Photos is rolling out a big redesign that lets you customize the Collections tab on Android and iOS.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle says Gemini 4 Argon ranks well behind Claude and GPT-6 for Android coding
Google has updated its Android Bench list for showing how good AI models are at Android coding assistance, with Gemini 4 Argon ranking way behind that of the latest Claude and GPT models.
Expand Expanding CloseWhat’s new in Android’s October 2026 Google System Updates [U]
The monthly “Google System Release Notes” primarily detail what’s new in Play services, Play Store, and Play system update across Android phones/tablets, Wear OS, Google/Android TV, Auto, and PC. Some features apply to end users, while others are aimed at developers.
Expand Expanding CloseChrome 156 for Googlebook rolling out with 14 updates across sites, shortcuts, more
Google is rolling out Chrome 156 for Googlebooks with a slew of improvements and bug fixes. This follows the last browser update two weeks ago.
Expand Expanding CloseEven your abuelita will love Even Realities’ new smart glasses styles
Grab a cup of hot cocoa and a sweater, because Even Realities’ new styles and glasses accessories are warming up for the fall.
Expand Expanding CloseI’ve been using Android’s iPad Mini OLED for months, and it’s the better tiny tablet
Apple has just released a new iPad Mini with an OLED display and it looks great, but I’ve spent the past few months with Android’s equivalent in the Redmagic Astra 2, and it’s well worth your attention.
Expand Expanding CloseGemini Live redesign makes it easier to add context to chats
Following the other big interface updates this month, Google is rolling out a small ‘plus’ redesign to Gemini Live on Android that lets you more easily add photos and files.
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Monday’s Android app deals and freebies: War of Mine, Siralim Ultimate, 20 Minutes Till Dawn, more
Today’s best Google Play app and game deals are ready, including This War of Mine, Siralim Ultimate, The Last Warlord, Anodyne, 20 Minutes Till Dawn:Premium, TLOTS: Gold Edition, and more. On your way down, scope out the new all-time low available in Lenovo’s early Black Friday sale on its new 4K Yoga Tab Gen 2 stylus/keyboard bundle as well as Nothing’s ultra-affordable CMF Buds Neo down at just $20, and these TCL Android tablets up to 35% off. The apps await below.
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Moto Tag 2 brings its UWB and Android Find Hub integration back to $20
After briefly ending the promo earlier this month, Motorola has dropped Moto Tag 2 back to $19.99.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle’s new Metal Mesh Fitbit Air band is more versatile than you think
A metal mesh band might not be right for every watch or wearable, but I can’t say I don’t love using it on the Fitbit Air.
Expand Expanding CloseInstagram tests ‘Features’ long-form videos, but missing YouTube’s ad share for now
Instagram is launching “Features” as its first real dive into long-form video content in what could be a real rival to YouTube, though Instagram is, for now, missing an alternative to YouTube’s ad share setup for creators.
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