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Pixel 11 reportedly getting ‘improved’ face unlock as 11a said to use Tensor G6
While we wait for the Pixel 11 launch, rumors about the Pixel 11a and even 12a are already emerging.
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Friday’s Android app deals and freebies: Final Fantasy VII, Serial Cleaner, Parabellum, more
Your Friday afternoon lineup of the best Android game and app deals has arrived, including titles like Foretales, Looking for Aliens, Serial Cleaner, Parabellum: Siege of Legends, FrogBoy, Zombie Night Terror, Final Fantasy VII, and more. Alongside the ongoing and rare price drop on the official Google Pixel Flex Dual Port 67W USB-C Fast Charger, we also have $300 price drops on Google Pixel 10 Pro and Galaxy Buds 4 Pro at up to $120 off, as well as Acer’s Chromebook Plus 516 laptop with Google AI down at $329. The apps await below.
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Deals: Pixel 10 Pro XL up to $365 off, Galaxy Buds 4 Pro up to $120 off, Nothing Headphone (a), Google AI Chromebook, more
You can still land $300 price drops on Google Pixel 10 Pro and this rare deal on Google Pixel Flex Dual Port 67W USB-C Fast Charger, but today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break is headlined by unlocked Google Pixel 10 Pro XL up to $365 off and Galaxy Buds 4 Pro at up to $120 off (some Best Buy members are even scoring a FREE $30 gift card as well). From there, we have loads of Nothing gear at up to $200 off this week – Headphone (a), Phone, buds, and more from $44 – as well as Acer’s Chromebook Plus 516 laptop with Google AI down at $329, plus plenty of charging gear, accessories, and more waiting below.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle explains the design of Android’s new Noto 3D emoji
To mark World Emoji Day, Google has delved into the design of its new 3D emoji. As previewed at The Android Show in May, all 3,977 emoji characters have been redesigned to be three-dimensional.
Expand Expanding CloseMarketing images of Galaxy Z Fold 8 photos leak right before Galaxy Unpacked [Gallery]
Whether Samsung wants detailed images of the Galaxy Z Fold 8 and 8 Ultra out there, they are. The latest leak containing marketing images leaves nothing about the short and stout Galaxy Z Fold 8 or Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra to the imagination.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Photos rolls out floating bottom bar redesign on Android [U]
Google Photos is finally rolling out a floating bottom bar redesign on Android that updates how you navigate the app.
Expand Expanding CloseSamsung’s plans for free storage upgrades become clearer as Galaxy Z Fold 8 nears launch
It turns out the news isn’t all so bad. New reports from Samsung insiders claim the company might offer free storage upgrades for some models of the Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Flip 8, but there’s a small caveat for some storage variants.
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Signal for Android will finally let you use one account on multiple devices
Signal, the encrypted messaging app, is adding support for adding a second device without a second phone number, starting with a new beta release on Android.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Pixel and Nothing are the fastest-growing smartphone brands in India
While the smartphone market as a whole is struggling right now, there are some bright spots. Google Pixel is managing to grow on the global market, but India in particular is doing well, as Pixel and Nothing are the two fastest-growing brands in the region.
Expand Expanding CloseRedmagic’s 9-inch Android tablet launches in August with Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for $699
The Redmagic Astra 2 is official for the global market, with US pricing now confirmed, but a release date that won’t land until August.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle rolls out ‘Your info’ card in Contacts app on Android with phone number sharing [Gallery]
The Google Contacts app is making it a little bit easier to find your own number on Android, with a new “Your info” card that mirrors longstanding functionality over on iPhone, while also just being massively convenient for users.
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Apple TV and Apple Music for Android are rolling out sizable updates today, with homescreen widgets as the shared theme.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Health 5.04 rolling out: Custom food logging, more fixes
Google Health 5.04 is rolling out today with a focus on nutrition updates — a big complaint of the initial redesign — and other bug fixes.
Expand Expanding CloseGemini 3.5 Pro delays due to coding performance, upgraded Flash model in testing
In mid-May, Google announced Gemini 3.5 Flash at I/O 2026 and said the Pro version would arrive in June. On stage, Google said it was “showing great improvements.” That deadline has passed with no update on when to expect it.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle preps letting you customize Gemini voices by Speed, Energy, and more
After releasing two new options after I/O, Google might soon let you customize Gemini voice across four parameters.
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Today’s Android app deals and freebies: MEGA MAN X, Little Big Workshop, Ace Attorney Trilogy, more
Your afternoon lineup of the best Android game and app deals is now ready to roll, including titles like MEGA MAN X, Little Big Workshop, Ace Attorney Trilogy, GHOST TRICK, LEGO Bricktales, Endurance: dead space Premium, Neighbours from Hell 1 Premium, and more. Joining the ongoing deals on latest Google Pixel Flex Dual Port 67W USB-C Fast Charger and the $300 price drops on Google Pixel 10 Pro, we also have the most affordable Pixel 10 unlocked at up to $308 off and a giant dela on the Google Nest Doorbell from just $76. The apps await below.
Read MoreYouTube Music testing fullscreen cover art for Now Playing
Following Now Playing’s split-view redesign earlier this year, YouTube Music is testing fullscreen cover art.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle AI Mode adds more Connected Apps, including YouTube Music
Google is updating AI Mode with support for more first and third-party apps, just like the Gemini app.
Expand Expanding CloseNotebookLM is now Gemini Notebook, with 3.5 + Antigravity upgrade coming to AI Pro
Google announced today that NotebookLM is now called “Gemini Notebook” and previewed upcoming features that users can soon expect.
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Google Health has fixed the outage that broke sync for Fitbit & Pixel Watch owners [U]
A widespread outage on July 15 has broken device sync for “all” Google Health users.
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Deals: Base Pixel 10 up to $308 off, Google Nest Doorbell from just $76, OmniBook X Flip OLED 2-in-1 $650 off, more
Alongside the rare discount on the Google Pixel Flex Dual Port 67W USB-C Fast Charger, today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break is headlined by the most affordable Pixel 10 unlocked up to $308 off via Best Buy (open-box), these Pro models up to $414 off, and a huge deal that drops the latest Google Nest Doorbell to just $76 (Reg. $180 new, Best Buy open-box). We also have Hisense’s 2026 E7 Cinema Mini-LED TVs returning to Prime Day lows from $398, HP’s 2026 touchscreen OmniBook X Flip OLED 2-in-1 Copilot+ PC at $650 off. Head below for a closer look at the details.
Expand Expanding CloseMotorola is bad at Android updates, confusing promises are on full display with latest release
Motorola is pretty bad at software updates, with new Android versions delayed by months and devices often getting the bare minimum of support. And it’s not getting much better, as a new release shows just how confusing it is to understand what Motorola is and is not promising.
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Realme confirms it will shut down in China to focus on global markets
Amid Oppo’s restructuring plans that have led to the shutdown of OnePlus in global markets, Realme has officially confirmed it will exit the China market to focus on global markets instead.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Pixel continues to grow as global smartphone shipments hit lowest point since 2013
Amid RAMageddon, the global smartphone market is in a rough state. Despite hitting its lowest point since 2013, Google Pixel is apparently one of the few brands seeing growth in 2026 according to the latest data.
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