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Android Auto is already a safer and more convenient way to use navigation and music apps in your car, but it’s even better when its wireless. Now, there’s a new compatibility test to see not only if your car works with Android Auto, but with wireless Android Auto adapters.

In addition to announcing that Pixel 8 is getting Gemini Nano, Google today talked about how its 7-year update promise will work.

New all-time lows on Samsung’s latest Galaxy Tab S9 FE+ tablets are headlining Thursday’s best deals. The savings start at $469 and come joined by Google’s latest battery-powered Nest Video Doorbell at $130. Plus, our favorite pair of budget-friendly earbuds in 2023 – Anker’s Liberty 4 NC Earbuds – are now down to one of the best prices ever at $75. Hit the jump for all that and more in the latest 9to5Toys Lunch Break.

Google Search is home to various tools and the latest lets you look up Bitcoin addresses to show the balance of any wallet.

Dbrand’s Ghost case is one of the best-looking clear cases to come to market, no matter how briefly it was there. After an initial bout of quality control issues due to visible scratching, Dbrand has decided to delay the replacement cases.

Samsung Galaxy smartphones and tablets are getting a new, better battery stats page that once again shows battery usage based on when you last unplugged the device.

After “hardware limitations” were cited as the reason that the Pixel 8 isn’t getting Gemini Nano earlier this month, Google announced today that the on-device LLM is coming after all.

The Google Pixel 9 series looks to be a pretty big shakeup from the pattern established since the big Tensor reboot, with three models to pick from. So, the question obviously begs to be asked – which one do you actually want?

The work to make Gemini a better phone assistant continues, with Google recently updating it to automatically start Maps navigation “when you ask for directions.”

Earlier this year, Google Chat introduced a floating bottom bar, and Google Keep for Android is following suit. 

One of the last Pixel announcements of 2023 was the launch of a Diagnostic App and repair manuals. The company today endorsed a proposed Right to Repair bill in Oregon and published a white paper explaining its position with the Pixel as an example.

Ahead of the Ai Pin launching in the coming weeks, Humane is detailing more about the experience, including how it will have some basic Google Photos integration.

Foldables have come a long way over the past few years. Last September, I had the opportunity to play with the Honor Magic V2. At the time, it was the thinnest, coolest, and most technically advanced foldable I had ever felt, and it arguably still is. It was nearly as thin as any normal candy bar phone, had a massive battery, support for a stylus on both displays, and impressive camera specs. Since then, I’ve been able to spend much more time with the newer, better version of it – the Honor Magic V2 RSR.

Are you looking for a new case or watch band for Google Pixel? We’ve recently asked our community what they’ve been using, and these are their recommendations.

If you’ve ever opened enough tabs on your phone to swap the indicator to a smiley face ( :D ), Chrome for Android has just the “declutter” feature you need in the works.

The cameras we use in Android phones have improved alongside the displays we look at so much so that photos take on a completely different look, sometimes appearing on the screen incredibly bright. This guide will break down why Ultra HDR does that and how you can turn it off.

In addition to a trio of announcements around lists ahead of the summer travel season, Google Maps will be simplifying its bottom bar on mobile. 

After a few months of beta testing, “Hulu on Disney+” is officially launching today, and with a new app icon now showing up on Android too.

Besides search, reviews, and photos, Google Maps wants to help you find places to visit using lists from its community and third-parties.

Following the Pixel 8 and 7 series, Circle to Search is finally coming to all Tensor-powered Pixel devices. 

Need something more affordable than all the Android smartphone deals we’ve been sharing lately? The Google Pixel 7a is just the device now that it drops to $374. That comes joined by a chance to save $50 on Samsung’s Galaxy Buds 2 Pro at $180 as well as HP’s 2-in-1 Chromebook Plus x360 at $459. Hit the jump for all that and more in the latest 9to5Toys Lunch Break.