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Google Chat icon tweaked to look less like Google Messages
With the new Workspace icons fully rolled out, Google is now tweaking how Chat appears in the Android status bar to look less like Messages.
Expand Expanding CloseI strapped a Pebble watch to my Fitbit Air, and now I want that to be a real thing [Gallery]
There’s an inherent bit of joy that comes from using a Pebble smartwatch, but one thing that’s always made me hesitate is that Pebble’s health tracking is very basic, if it’s there at all. When I saw people strapping mechanical watches to the Fitbit Air, I had to do the thing.
So now there’s a Pebble on my Fitbit.
Expand Expanding CloseVerizon says these Pixel Watch models are about to get Wear OS 7
Google announced Wear OS 7 less than a month ago and, apparently, it’s already ready to roll out, as Verizon has let it slip that three Pixel Watch models are about to get the latest update.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle One might be my most valuable tech subscription – thanks and no thanks to AI
Google One has long been offered as a way to expand the storage across products like Drive, Gmail, and Photos, but Google has been pivoting it towards a focus on AI. And while that’s compelling for some, the real value in Google’s AI storage subscriptions is now coming from everything else – and it’s simply one of the best deals in tech today.
Expand Expanding CloseClaude Mythos goes public in new Fable 5 model that’s ‘safe for general use’
As AI models get more powerful, there’s also going to be a level of danger. Anthropic announced Mythos not long ago as a model that was too dangerous for public availability, but a new version of that, Claude Fable 5, is now available and, apparently, “safe for general use.”
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle teams up with Paris Hilton to showcase Android and AI app building
In what is now her second big partnership around Android, Google has named Paris Hilton as an “Icon in Residence” for Android, with a focus on what Android’s new AI tools can do for users.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle makes AI Mode Pro visuals free ‘this summer,’ details Gemini tools for 2026 World Cup
A lot has changed since the last World Cup, and Google is showcasing what AI in Search and Gemini can do to be your guide during the world tournament. To celebrate, Google is even making some AI Mode features free for a limited time.
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Pebble Round 2 starts shipping in July
The Pebble Round 2 smartwatch is set to start shipping soon, not long after Pebble Time 2 has become widely available to those who ordered.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Fi gets 5 travel upgrades, including upgraded Pixel network switching
Ahead of the summer travel season, Google Fi Wireless is boosting its international capabilities across five areas.
Expand Expanding CloseNomad’s best Qi2 25W wireless charger just got a transparent version, and I can’t stop looking at it
The Stand One charger from Nomad got a massive visual upgrade that leaves the view of the Qi2 wireless charging coil unimpeded, giving off serious clear-tech retro vibes.
Expand Expanding CloseSamsung’s Now Bar gets lively goal and red card animations for 2026 FIFA World Cup
A Now Bar update for Samsung devices added support for animated scores during the 2026 World Cup matches.
Expand Expanding CloseGemini 3.5 Live Translate rolling out to Google Meet & Translate with new ‘listening mode’
Google today announced Gemini 3.5 Live Translate as its latest model for live speech-to-speech translation.
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Deals: Galaxy Tab S11 $300 off, Google Nest Doorbell $73, Pixel 10 devices up to $615 off, Lenovo Yoga Slim 7x, more
Today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break is headlined by a chance to score the most affordable Galaxy Tab S11 at close to $300 off. But we also have the regularly $180 Google Nest Doorbell starting down at $73 alongside ongoing deals on Google Pixel 10 series phones at up to $615 off. Scope out Lenovo’s 2026 Yoga Slim 7x Snapdragon X2 Elite OLED Copilot+ PCs at up to $427 off (All-time lows) and Acer’s 2025 model Chromebook Plus 516 laptop with Google AI hitting one of its lowest prices at $319 . Head below for a closer look at the details.
Expand Expanding CloseMotorola Razr Fold Review: Shockingly great, but is it too late?
Book-style foldables have been my daily phones for the past few years and, as we enter a new chapter, Motorola has delivered the Razr Fold as its long-awaited entry to the space. Put simply, it’s far better than I expected, but I also worry it may have arrived a bit too late.
Expand Expanding CloseYouTube replaces the Like button with a heart and removes Dislike for some
Years after removing “dislike” button counts, YouTube is testing another change to its feedback system with a heart now replacing the “like” button, and “dislike” disappearing entirely for some.
Expand Expanding CloseFirst Google TV Streamer update of 2026 rolling out
The first Google TV Streamer update of 2026 is beginning to roll out six months into the year.
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Moto Tag and Moto Tag 2 are both discounted right now, starting at $20
Motorola’s UWB-equipped Moto Tag trackers for Android Find Hub are on sale right now, including both the first and second generation releases.
Expand Expanding CloseOnePlus 15 now rolling out AirDrop support over Android’s Quick Share
Following Google Pixel, Samsung Galaxy, and a select few other Android devices, AirDrop over Quick Share support now appears to be rolling out on the OnePlus 15.
Expand Expanding CloseWhat’s new in Android’s June 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 CloseOpenAI not-so-confidentially submits for IPO filing just a week after Anthropic
OpenAI has confirmed that it has filed for its initial public offering (IPO) just a week after Anthropic.
Expand Expanding CloseThe Sideload 036: Accidentally sponsored by Planet Fitness
Welcome to episode 36 of The Sideload, a 9to5Google podcast. This week, Will is joined by Android Authority‘s Joe Maring to discuss Health Coach, Google’s latest fitness-focused chatbot launched alongside the Fitbit Air.
Sponsored (for real) by NordVPN: Listeners to The Sideload can save up to 76% on a two-year subscription alongside four extra months for absolutely free by signing up for NordVPN using this link. Thanks to NordVPN for sponsoring this week’s episode.
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Expand Expanding CloseHow the new Siri AI compares to existing Gemini features on Android
At WWDC 2026, Apple announced Siri AI and a new wave of Apple Intelligence features powered by Gemini at the underlying level.
Expand Expanding CloseAndroid Auto has a PDF app now, but it might be more useful than you think
Beyond music and navigation, there are a lot of apps that might be useful on Android Auto, but a PDF app is maybe the furthest thing from anyone’s mind for an app to use in their car. Yet, Adobe Acrobat is now available on Android Auto.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Home update upgrades Gemini weather forecasts, media on Nest Hub, and voice commands as a whole
Google is rolling out another Gemini for Home update, offering more detailed visuals to smart displays when you ask about the weather or media.
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