Pixel 11 Pro Initial Review: Gemini Intelligence is the highlight, not HiLight
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Expand Expanding ClosePixel 11 ships with Android 17’s new 3D emoji [Gallery]
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Expand Expanding ClosePixel Weather update brings new icon & ‘Weather Brief’ rename
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Expand Expanding CloseThe reMarkable Paper Pro can technically run Android, but it’s a hassle
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Expand Expanding CloseGoogle rolling out new gradient ring for subscribers on Android, web
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Expand Expanding CloseI really want to love the Pixel 11 Pro Fold, but it’s not off to the best start
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Expand Expanding CloseYes, the Pixelsnap magnets on Pixel 11 are stronger this year
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Expand Expanding ClosePixel Watch 5 (41mm) Initial Review: New watch alert, actually
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Expand Expanding ClosePixel 11 Initial Review: This probably could have been a software update [Video]
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Expand Expanding ClosePixel 11 Pro Initial Review: Gemini Intelligence is the highlight, not HiLight
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Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Photos might add map view to Ask Photos search
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Deals: Last chance at Pixel 11 offers ahead of delivery, Anniversary Chromebook sale from $219, LG OLED $700, more
The Best Buy 60th Anniversary sale is still rolling and today might be your last chance to score the pre-order deals on Pixel 11, 11 Pro, 11 Pro XL, and 11 Pro Fold (details on those below). But today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break is headlined by Best Buy’s Anniversary Chromebook deals starting at $179 with touchscreen models up to $250 off as well as LG’s most affordable 2026 OLED TV at $300 off. Be sure to scope out this 14-in-1 Anker Prime dock $100 off as well as the charger deals you’ll find below from just $26.
Expand Expanding ClosePixel Thermometer gets new gradient icon on its way out
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Expand Expanding Close‘Moto Snap’ magnetic wireless charger leaks, hopefully as a sign of more Qi2 to come [Gallery]
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Expand Expanding CloseUpgrade your online privacy with these Proton deals
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Expand Expanding ClosePixel Watch 1 not losing Google Health sleep, workout support
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Expand Expanding CloseGoogle ‘gradually’ rolling out Android’s ‘advanced’ sideloading ahead of developer verification
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Expand Expanding CloseClaude can now send emails in Gmail, even without your approval
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Expand Expanding CloseSpotify rolling out ‘User Notes’ and ‘Running Mode’ features on Android – here’s what they do
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Expand Expanding CloseThe Sideload 041: A vision of Pixels to come
Welcome to episode 41 of The Sideload, a 9to5Google podcast. This week, Ben Schoon joins Will to discuss the future of Pixel, as Google’s Pixel 11 attempts to bridge the gap between always-accessible AI assistant and a more minimalist, digital wellbeing-friendly experience. They also dig into the world of AI ads, posters, and more, and wonder whether they’re doing far more harm than good to the people who choose to monetize them.
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Expand Expanding CloseSamsung makes warranty repairs easier with Android 17, advertises it with AI guinea pigs [Gallery]
Live on the Galaxy Z Fold 8 series and presumably coming to more devices when Android 17 / One UI 9 rolls out more broadly, Samsung is showing off a new “Warranty and Care” menu that makes it a whole lot easier to deal with repairs and warranty claims on your Galaxy device.
Expand Expanding CloseGemini in Chrome and auto browse roll out on Android in the US
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Today’s Android app deals and freebies: Easy Delivery, Kingdom Rush Vengeance, Front Armies, more
Your afternoon lineup of the best Android game and app deals is now ready to roll, including titles like Easy Delivery Co., Front Armies [RTS], Wall Of Insanity 2, 9th Dawn Remake RPG, Kingdom Rush Vengeance TD Game, and more. Alongside Best Buy’s massive 60th Anniversary Sale, we are still tracking some serious pre-order deals on Pixel 11, 11 Pro, 11 Pro XL, and 11 Pro Fold – including extra $150 off select models at Amazon – as well as deals on the Olive Google Pixel Buds Pro 2 and a giant $750 price drop on Samsung’s 16-inch Snapdragon X Elite touchscreen Galaxy Book.
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