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Today’s Android app deals and freebies: DREDGE, Bendy Lone Wolf, Ninja Hero Cats, more
Your Thursday afternoon lineup of the best Android game and app deals is now ready to roll, including titles like DREDGE, Bendy: Lone Wolf, Zero Stress King: Idle Defense, Farm Invasion USA – Premium, Ninja Hero Cats Premium, Guns’n’Glory Premium, Little Berry Forest 2 : Stars, and more.
On your way down, check out the deals we have on Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra models at $350 off, or up to $456 off for open-box units, the LG 4th of July sale with its latest 2026 C6 and G6 OLED TVs at up to $700 off, and Acer’s latest Swift Go 2K touchscreen 32GB RAM Copilot+ PC at $650 off. The Android apps await below.
Galaxy S26 Ultra is $949 for its 512GB model right now, but not for everyone
If you’ve been eyeing Samsung’s Galaxy S26 Ultra, a current deal brings the 512GB model down to just $949, over $500, but it won’t appear for everyone.
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Android Auto more widely rolling out updates for Spotify and YouTube Music apps
Android Auto users are getting some updates to their media apps, whether that’s with Spotify or YouTube Music.
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Meta will charge glasses users $20/month for a new Meta One Premium subscription, and one of the first features to get locked down is “Conversation Focus.”
Expand Expanding CloseLeaked videos show Galaxy Glasses including Meta Ray-Ban-like design, controls, etc
We haven’t been graced with too many Galaxy Glasses leaks until today. Samsung’s Android XR Galaxy Glasses surfaced in a couple of leaks, leaving little doubt about their design.
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Samsung Galaxy Watch removing ‘Vascular Load’ in favor of blood pressure trends
Samsung has announced that it will shut down its “Vascular Load” feature on Galaxy Watch, replacing it with a new metric.
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Some Google Pixel owners report issues after installing Android 17 including Wi-Fi disconnects, laggy games
The stable Android 17 update landed on Google Pixel phones earlier this month, but it hasn’t gone off without a hitch, as some users report that the update is causing issues with Wi-Fi and game performance.
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Deals: Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra up to $456 off, LG C6 and G6 OLED TVs up to $700 off + $250 gift card, Copilot+ PCs, more
Today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break is headlined by all Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra models at $350 off (or as much as $456 off for Best Buy open-box units), and we also have $350 off the most affordable Galaxy S26 Ultra models. Those offers join Acer’s latest Swift Go 2K touchscreen 32GB RAM Copilot+ PC down at $900 ($650 off), alongside the LG 4th of July sale with its latest 2026 C6 and G6 OLED TVs at up to $700 off alongside FREE $250 gift cards and FREE installation. Hit the jump for a closer look.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle has stopped selling the Nest x Yale Lock as it goes all-in on its replacement
It’s the end of an era, as the Nest x Yale Lock has been fully removed from the Google Store in favor of its replacement, despite Google not directly selling that alternative.
Expand Expanding CloseSamsung Messages shuts down in favor of Google Messages on July 6 [U]
As announced earlier this year, the Samsung Messages app is about to shut down,
Expand Expanding CloseHere’s everything new in Android 17 QPR1 Beta 6 [Gallery]
With Android 17 QPR1 Beta 6 today, Google is rolling out a third wave of bug fixes for Pixel devices.
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Snapseed Camera on Android adds grid lines & levels
Since the big 4.0 release in May, Snapseed for Android has been rolling out bug fixes, with the latest update adding more Camera interface customization.
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How to install the latest Android 17 Beta on Google Pixel
Google’s ongoing Android 17 beta is now preparing the subsequent feature and maintenance updates following the main Android 17 release. Here’s how to get your hands on the absolute latest.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle rolling out Android 17 QPR1 Beta 6 for Pixel
Following last week’s release, Android 17 QPR1 Beta 6 is rolling out today for Pixel devices. For developers, this build introduces the Platform Stability milestone with finalized APIs.
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An issue affecting a number of Google Pixel owners over the past few weeks is showing missed calls that the user never had a chance to answer, because the phone simply didn’t ring.
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Mid-week Android app deals and freebies: Clank!, Dune, Raiders of the North Sea, more
Your mid-week lineup of the best Android game and app deals is now ready to roll, including titles like Clank!, Dune: Imperium Digital, Munchkin, Raiders of the North Sea, HEAVEN SEEKER, The Isle of Cats, The Fox in the Forest, Wings of Glory, and more. We also have $350 off the most affordable Galaxy S26 Ultra models, Galaxy Watch Ultra at over 50% off today, and Google TV Streamer 4K sitting at one of the lowest prices to date. The apps await below.
Read MoreGoogle on what ‘Android Halo’ does, talking less about AI, and how Gemini will use car cameras [Video]
In a discussion on the Google for Developers channel, head of Android Sameer Samat goes over Android 17 upgrades, the future of AI on Android, Gemini’s car upgrades on Android Automotive, and more.
Expand Expanding CloseClaude Fable 5 is making a dramatic return with ‘extraordinarily strong’ safeguards
After being taken down by order of the US government, Fable 5 is returning to Claude’s model library. Because of the new restrictions, Fable 5 might just be Opus 4.8 in a mask.
Expand Expanding CloseHow Android 17 and iOS 27 stack up: What’s actually changed? [Video]
Apple has unveiled and detailed iOS 27, while Google has just dropped Android 17. With more than a hint of Google in Apple’s next vision for mobile, just how do these OSes stack up?
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Deals: Galaxy S26 Ultra $350 off, Galaxy Watch Ultra 50% off, Hisense Google smart TVs up to $2,200 off, more
Today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break is headlined by Samsung now offering $350 off the most affordable Galaxy S26 Ultra models, a chance to score Galaxy Watch Ultra at over 50% off today ($330 under list price), and up to $700 off Samsung Odyssey monitors. From there, we are tracking Alienware gaming laptops in Dell’s Back to School deals at up to $1,980 off, and ongoing Hisense Google smart TV Prime Day discounts at up to $2,200 off with deals from $98. Head below for a closer look and even more.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Health CLI now available to access your data & build tools
As previewed, Google Health now offers a command-line interface (CLI) that allows users to access their data and build tools like dashboards.
Expand Expanding CloseAnker’s Eufy finally starts selling its first Android Find Hub tracker for $34.99 [Video]
It’s finally here. After the better part of two years, Anker’s Eufy brand has finally started selling its first Android Find Hub tracker in the $35 SmartTrack Card E40.
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Lenovo’s next Legion Tab may pack an OLED display and 5G
The pace at which Lenovo launches new Legion Tab gaming tablets is pretty wild, with a new variant on its way with an OLED display and 5G support, just weeks after the Gen 5 release hit the global market.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle rolling out new ‘Signatures’ app to Pixel and other Android phones [Gallery]
Google is quietly adding a new utility app to Android, with a “Signatures” app now showing up on Pixel devices and some other Android phones.
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