Google Health 5.11 rolling out with Fitbit Air Health Guardian, improved sleep tracking, & more
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What tech is making you happy?
Tech is in a weird place right now. There are plenty of exciting developments in AI, tons of new hardware, and rapidly growing ideas, but it’s all surrounded by the effect today’s tech is having on society. So, what tech is making you happy right now?
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This clever USB-C cable doubles as a stand for your phone [Gallery]
One of my favorite things about the rise of magnetic wireless charging has been the prevalence of chargers that hold my phone upright on my nightstand. But, when travelling, that tends to be a bit more cumbersome, or at least a little more expensive. The folks over at Statik have come up with a clever solution, a USB-C cable that has a kickstand for your phone with no added bulk.
Expand Expanding CloseGemini for Android rolls out side panel and settings redesign
Following the Spark-to-Task update, the Gemini app has now rolled out redesigns of the side panel and settings on Android.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Health 5.11 rolling out with Fitbit Air Health Guardian, improved sleep tracking, & more
Google Health 5.11 is rolling out this week as a rather big update for Fitbit trackers and the Pixel Watch.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Messages rolling out Enhanced Protection mode against spam and scams
Following the announcement earlier this month, Google Messages for Android is rolling out an Enhanced Protection mode to counter spam and scams.
Expand Expanding ClosePixelated 122: Seven years late, same foldable problems
Welcome to Pixelated episode 122. This week, Abner, Damien, and Will discuss the first slate of iPhone Duo reviews, as Apple dives headfirst into a crowded foldable field for thee very first time. What should Android OEMs learn from the iPhone Duo, and what did Apple fail to catch up to the competition on? As always, there’s plenty to discuss.
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Expand Expanding CloseGemini Notebook now available as Connected App for deeper integration
Gemini Notebooks are already available in the Gemini app side panel, but Google is now adding deeper Connected App integration.
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Friday’s Android app deals and freebies: DREDGE, Slaps And Beans, Thronefall, more
Friday’s best Google Play app and game deals are ready, including DREDGE, Slaps And Beans, Argo’s Choice: Offline Game, The Ancestral Legacy, Ticket to Ride, Thronefall, Demon Castle Story, Lumino City, and more. Just be sure to dive into Pixel Watch 5 at up to $150 off, the most affordable Galaxy Z Fold 8 at over $400 off, and a new all-time low on Lenovo’s latest Tab Plus Gen 2. The apps await below.
Read MoreGoogle will target ads based on Gmail, Photos data if Personal Intelligence is enabled
If you’re an Android user, you’ve probably trusted Google with mountains of your own personal data over the last couple of decades. Now, a new privacy policy update suggests that the company is finally dipping into that data to target personalized ads, and you can’t opt out with disabling Personal Intelligence.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Health 5.11 rolling out expanded 100+ activity detection to Fitbit Air, Pixel Watch
With the Fitbit Edge announcement, Google Health previewed improved automatic activity tracking, and it’s now beginning to roll out with version 5.11 of the app.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Wallet rolling out notifications feed, support for more digital passports [U]
After the stacked card list redesign, Google Wallet for Android is gaining a notifications feed and support for more passports.
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Deals: Pixel Watch 5 up to $150 off, Pixel 11 Pro Fold $420 off, Lenovo Tab Plus Gen 2, Ring’s 2026 Doorbell at $45, more
Alongside the ongoing 50% price drop on the new new Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K and the LG 55-inch OLED evo AI C6 4K Smart TV at $1,000 off the launch price, today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break is headlined by Pixel Watch 5 at up to $150 off, Google’s Pixel 11 Pro Fold at up to $420 off, and Lenovo’s latest Tab Plus Gen 2 hitting a new $256 all-time low. We also have Amazon’s latest Ring smart doorbells now starting down at $45 (Up to 55% off), loads of charging and accessory discounts, and more waiting down below.
Expand Expanding CloseI needed a dashcam while out running. Meta glasses turned out to be the answer
I already love to use all of Meta’s AI glasses when I leave the house, and now I’ve got a new reason to love the camera that comes on (almost) every pair.
Expand Expanding CloseiPhone Duo’s software restricts an already-small display; Galaxy Z Fold 8 doesn’t
Apple’s take on a wide foldable isn’t being received without some criticism as it makes its way into the hands of users. The biggest limitation might not even be the hardware.
Expand Expanding CloseOnePlus starts rolling out stable Android 17 updates early, marking the end of OxygenOS
OnePlus is now rolling out stable Android 17 updates to OnePlus 15 and OnePlus Pad 4, marking the end of OxygenOS as these devices are just the first to transition to ColorOS.
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You can score a Pixel Watch 5 with LTE for $100 off right now
Good deals in tech are becoming a bit harder to find, but a solid offer on a Pixel Watch 5 with LTE has popped up, bringing $100 off.
Expand Expanding CloseSamsung is releasing a new foldable next week, and it just leaked
Samsung has a bunch of new foldables in store for next year, but also one more coming out this year, and it’s coming out in just a few days according to a new leak.
Expand Expanding CloseSamsung confirms a list of Galaxy phones and tablets getting Android 17 updates
Samsung has confirmed a list of Galaxy devices that are set to get its Android 17-based One UI 9 update in at least one region, which tells us what to expect globally in the coming months.
Expand Expanding CloseThe Oppo Find X10 Pro Max was exciting until I found out about the price
RAMageddon sucks folks. Over the past few weeks I’ve been using the Oppo Find X10 Pro Max, a phone I’ve been pretty enthralled by, but its price tag really killed the hype on this one.
Expand Expanding CloseYouTube removing ‘Subscriptions’ bottom bar tab on Android, iOS after nearly a decade
YouTube is making a number of changes to its Android and iOS apps with the launch of custom feeds, including moving Subscriptions out of the bottom bar.
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Samsung reiterates that Galaxy Z Fold 8 is a hit, and that iPhone Duo puts a spotlight on it
In a post in its UK Newsroom, Samsung reiterates that the Galaxy Z Fold 8 series has been a huge hit, including in Europe.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle explains how to fix time zones on Android amid changes in Canada
As Canada makes changes around Daylight Savings, Google is explaining how to deal wiith the time zone change on your Android phone.
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Some Galaxy S24, S25 owners say Samsung’s latest update is wrecking battery life
Samsung’s latest Android 17-based One UI 9 update seems to be causing headaches for some Galaxy S24 and S25 owners, as battery life has gotten considerably worse following the “upgrade.”
Expand Expanding CloseGemini app expands Google Maps Personal Intelligence, replacing Deep Think
Besides coming to Android Auto this week, Personal Intelligence in the Gemini app is also expanding its Google Maps integration.
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