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Google Antigravity Googlebook app hits the Play Store
Ahead of the Googlebook launch, Google Antigravity is now available in the Play Store.
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Smart doorbells usually center their features around their security features — person alerts, motion tracking, the works — but they also go a long way in making your front door a little more fun. Google is no stranger to seasonal doorbell chimes, and ahead of a few months packed with holidays, the company is making a big improvement to how you setup your doorbell ringtones.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Home update rolling out with better ‘Find My Phone’ voice commands, smart home improvements
A new Google Home update has arrived with various improvements including better support for the “Find My Phone” voice command on Gemini speakers.
Expand Expanding CloseBlender, the 3D modeling app, is launching for Android next year; iPad app still on pause
One of the biggest headaches facing Google’s push to make Android more of a desktop platform is the professional sector of apps and programs, but one big name is making the effort, as Blender is working to bring its app to Android.
Expand Expanding CloseHere’s how much Google is testing paying web publishers for AI Overview usage
A new report details how Google is testing paying web publishers for content used in its AI Overviews, including how much they’re making and how much that varies.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle announces Gemini 4 Argon as its new frontier model
Gemini 4 Argon is Google’s “next era of frontier intelligence” and built for “deep reasoning across complex, long-horizon workflows.” It follows the cancellation of Gemini 3.5 Pro and focus on 3.8 Flash.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Store Referral Program back for Pixel 11: 10% off phones, $50 Store credit
Following the Pixel 11 launch last month, the Pixel Referral Program is now back and refreshed on the Google Store.
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Mid-week Android game and app deals: Methods, Cyberlords, TABS, Kingdom Rush, more
Today’s best Google Play app and game deals are now up for grabs alongside the thousands of price drops in Amazon’s early fall Prime Day sale. Highlights include Methods: Detective Competition, TABS Pocket Edition, Cyberlords – Arcology PREMIUM, Laser Tanks: Pixel RPG, Kingdom Rush Frontiers TD, Screw Puzzle Premium, and more. Just be sure to dive into this giant $650 price drop hits Galaxy Z Fold 7 at Amazon ($750 less than Fold 8) and the brand new Fire TV Stick 4K that launched today at 50% off. The apps await below.
Read MoreApple Music 7.0 beta brings Liquid Glass redesign to Android
Apple Music for Android is getting a big Liquid Glass-inspired redesign with the latest 7.0 beta.
Expand Expanding CloseFacer revamps Wear OS watch face library, adding new styles from Timex and more
Facer provides a huge library of watch faces for Wear OS and, with a new update, it’s adding even more styles while also redesigning the app entirely.
Expand Expanding CloseSamsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 7 is down to the price of a normal smartphone, today-only
Nearly a decade in, foldables have come a long way. Even Apple has noticed all of the fun Android users are having with their bendable smartphones, jumping into the crowd with next month’s iPhone Duo. Unfortunately, you usually need to break an arm and a leg to afford one, but with this one-day-only deal on the last-gen Galaxy Z Fold 7 at Amazon, your entry fee to the foldable club is down to the price of modern slab flagships. You’ll need to hurry though, as this deal is already halfway to selling out.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle details Gems to skills migration, including free access
As we spotted over the weekend, Gemini is replacing Gems with skills, and Google today fully detailed the migration.
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Deals: All-new Fire TV Stick 4K 50% off, Galaxy S26 Ultra $335 off, NXTPAPER Android tabs, MotoTag 2, more
Update: Amazon is offering a giant $650 price drop hits Galaxy Z Fold 7 at Amazon ($750 less than Fold 8) for today only.
Alongside the early fall Amazon Prime Day sale and the ongoing Moto Tag 2 Android Find Hub trackers from $17.50 each – single for $20, your 9to5Toys Lunch Break is headlined by Amazon’s brand new Fire TV Stick 4K launching today at 50% off (more from $16) as well as this 512GB Galaxy S26 Ultra at $335 off in brand new condition. We also have TCL NXTPAPER Android tablets up to $130 off, HP’s 2K OLED Snapdragon X Copilot+ PC at $150 off, this Made for Google Pixel Watch portable magnetic charging dock down at $25, and loads more down below.
Expand Expanding CloseAmazon’s new Fire TV Stick 4K ditches Android & sideloading for $59.99
Amazon continues its move away from Android on Fire TV, with its latest Fire TV Stick 4K moving over to Vega OS, though with upgrades including support for using your TV’s USB port for power and a massively improved remote.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle aware of Android Auto bug that blocks calls if your foldable phone is closed
An Android Auto bug is reportedly blocking outgoing calls from closed foldable phones, like the Motorola Razr. Both Google and Motorola are aware of the issue, which might mean a fix for those affected soon.
Expand Expanding CloseSamsung’s Galaxy SmartTag 3 works with iPhones, but not Android Find Hub
Samsung has announced its Galaxy SmartTag 3 as a new AirTag rival with an updated design, longer battery life, and support for iPhone users.
Expand Expanding CloseSome Pixel models reportedly experiencing an NFC bug that breaks contactless payments
Following several Pixel 11-specific bugs after the phone’s launch, another one reportedly breaks NFC tap-to-pay, used for contactless payments. But this one is affecting more than just the Pixel 11.
Expand Expanding CloseFitbit Air launches in India later this week
Google is expanding the Fitbit Air to India later this week following a global launch earlier this year.
Expand Expanding CloseGalaxy S27 series pricing may not only increase, but cost more to upgrade storage
Samsung’s new Galaxy S27 series is rumored to come at a higher price than previous versions, but that’s no surprise. What’s a little harder to swallow is the larger rumored gap between storage variants, according to one leaker.
Expand Expanding CloseSamsung Galaxy Tab S12 series goes official from $1,199 with Photoshop pre-installed
Samsung is today officially launching its new Galaxy Tab S12 series with the Tab S12+ and Tab S12 Ultra delivering big displays, powerful specs, and some new software tricks too.
Expand Expanding CloseHere’s everything new in Android 17 QPR2 Beta 6 + 6.1 [Gallery]
Google rolled out Android 17 QPR2 Beta 6 and Beta 6.1 in quick succession to continue the preview ahead of the stable December launch.
Expand Expanding CloseAndroid 17 QPR2 enables Pixel 11 Pro HiLight for messages
With Android 17 QPR2 Beta 6.1, HiLight on the Pixel 11 Pro series now supports message notifications.
Expand Expanding CloseAndroid 17 QPR2 Beta 6.1 rolling out, including for Pixel 11
Following last week’s release, Google today is rolling out Android 17 QPR2 Beta 6.1, including for the Pixel 11 series.
Expand Expanding CloseThe Sideload 046: Frictionmaxxing
Welcome to episode 46 of The Sideload, a 9to5Google podcast. This week, Will is joined by Allison Johnson to discuss her experience with Meta’s new agentic AI chatbot Muse, and whether agents are really prepared to save their users time. Plus some thoughts on the iPhone 18 Pro’s variable aperture, Allison’s hands-on impressions of the iPhone Duo, and much more.
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