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Google Chrome 150 for Android adds dedicated back button
The latest version of Google Chrome is widely rolling out today with a dedicated back button and other small interface tweaks.
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A rather unexpected Play Store promotion today sees the Google Store sell you a Samsung Galaxy Watch 8.
Expand Expanding CloseNvidia Shield TV (2019) appears to have been quietly discontinued, maybe
It seems that the 7-year-old but still-latest Nvidia Shield TV model has been quietly discontinued, but one still remains.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Search hit an all-time usage record yesterday
At the end of the Argentina vs Egypt match during the World Cup yesterday, Google Search usage apparently hit a new all-time record high.
Expand Expanding CloseFirst Google Home Speaker update ‘improves network traffic,’ rolling out now
Google is rolling out the first post-launch firmware update for the Home Speaker, with other devices also getting this improvement.
Expand Expanding CloseThe best part of the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra has leaked, and it’s this purple [Gallery]
The Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra is going to be pretty disappointing; that much is clear. But, taking the sting out just a bit is a new deep purple color for the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra that just looks absolutely stunning.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Health 5.03 rolling out: More Today stats, naps part of sleep total
Google is rolling out version 5.03 of the Health app with more quality-of-life updates on Android and iOS.
Expand Expanding CloseGemini on Nest Hub redesigns weather and other knowledge answers
Following the Google Home Speaker launch, the Gemini for Home voice assistant is improving its Nest Hub and Smart Display experience with redesigned visual responses.
Expand Expanding CloseNintendo is fully shutting down Mario Kart Tour in September, no offline version coming
Mario Kart Tour was perhaps the biggest mobile game release in Nintendo’s collection but, as the company shifts away from mobile, the game is shutting down in September, and it’ll be gone permanently.
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Mid-week Android app deals and freebies: Beat Workers, Tiny Terraces, Potion Permit, more
Your afternoon lineup of the best Android game and app deals are here, including titles like Beat Workers, Tiny Terraces, Potion Permit, SENTINEL 519: SAGA – GENESIS, Frontline: Western Front, Burning Sky VIP, Raiders of the North Sea, and more. Alongside the FREE credit you can score ahead of the Z Fold 8 and Watch 9 launch, we also have Galaxy Z Fold 7 models up to $790 off, Pixel Watch 4 at nearly $130 off, and the Sonos Ace ANC headphones for $279 ($120 off). The mid-week app deals await below.
Read MoreGoogle Home app update makes automation easier, improves cameras, more
The latest batch of Google Home app updates are now rolling out, including new “Suggested Automations” to make it easier to automate your smart home.
Expand Expanding CloseSamsung Galaxy phones will unlock more powerful homescreen customization with Android 17
Samsung’s upcoming One UI 9 update, based on Android 17, is set to also launch some powerful new homescreen customization options, and early screenshots show off what’s coming.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Photos rolling out ‘Video Remix’ powered by Gemini Omni
Google Photos is using Gemini’s “create anything from any input” model to offer a new Video Remix capability for fast and stylized editing.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Photos widely rolling floating bottom bar on Android
Google Photos is finally rolling out a floating bottom bar redesign on Android that updates how you navigate the app.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle is changing how it judges AI models for Android coding, updates list with Fable 5
Google is changing how it tests AI models for Android coding following new rankings led by Fable 5.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Chrome will remove older Manifest V2 extensions in August
The death of Manifest V2 extensions on Google Chrome has been going on for well over four years at this point, and the end finally has a date. August 31 is the official and complete end of older Chrome extensions.
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Deals: Galaxy Z Fold 7 up to $790 off, Pixel Watch 4 $130 off, Sonos Ace headphones $120 off, more
The next Galaxy Unpacked is set and you can lock in your FREE credit now ahead of the Z Fold 8 and Watch 9 launch, but today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break is headlined by all Galaxy Z Fold 7 models at $500 off ahead of time (or up to $790 off open-box units). If you’re still rockin’ a Galaxy S25 series device Amazon has official Samsung cases from just $6, this Pixel Watch 4 is nearly $130 off, and you can score Sonos’ flagship Ace ANC headphones for $279 ($120 off). Be sure to dive into the Amazon Anker charging gear summer sale from $8 while you still can and head below for a closer look at everything.
Expand Expanding CloseGalaxy Z Fold 8 leaks in official-looking renders, confirming some final details
Samsung’s next Galaxy Unpacked is officially set for July 22nd, but thanks to some all-too-common leaks, you don’t need to wait to find out what that wider Galaxy Z Fold 8 might look like.
Expand Expanding CloseGalaxy Watch 9, Ultra 2, and Z Flip 8 sure do look like Samsung sequels in official-looking renders [Gallery]
New leaks show off the Galaxy Watch 9, Galaxy Watch Ultra 2, and Galaxy Z Flip 8 in official-looking renders and, yup, they do indeed look like some Samsung sequels.
Expand Expanding ClosePixel Watch 5 leaks detail new ‘Pyrite’ color, higher $399 starting price
Ahead of Google’s launch event which is now confirmed for August 12, a pair of new leaks reveal some of the company’s plans which, unfortunately, do include a pretty considerable price hike.
Expand Expanding CloseMeta & Ray-Ban glasses rolling out mandatory update that disables the camera when privacy light is broken
Smart glasses with a camera are inherently a privacy nightmare, but Meta’s Ray-Ban glasses (and now its self-branded ones) have a privacy light to indicate when that camera is active. To thwart those who try to get around that indicator, Meta’s smart glasses will now disable the camera entirely if the privacy light is destroyed or tampered with.
Expand Expanding CloseSamsung confirms July 22 event for Galaxy Z Fold 8 series and Watch 9, teases $1,200 off [Video]
Samsung has officially announced a July 22 Unpacked event where the company will launch the Galaxy Z Fold 8 series, Watch 9, and more, with reservations now open.
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Today’s Android app deals and freebies: Skul, Children of Morta, Hitman GO, Boxing Gym Story, more
Your Tuesday afternoon lineup of the best Android game and app deals is now ready, including titles like Skul: The Hero Slayer, Children of Morta, Anime Studio Story, Boxing Gym Story, Cavern Adventurers, Hitman GO, Deus Ex GO, and more. Just be sure to dive into Galaxy S26 series phones up to $369 off, Galaxy Tab S10 Lite sitting down at the $319 Amazon low, and Galaxy Buds 4 Pro up to $112 off. The apps await below.
Read MoreAndroid 17 July update rolling out with four Pixel fixes
Google is rolling out the first update to Android 17 with the July 2026 security patch for the Pixel 6, 6 Pro, 6a, 7, 7 Pro, 7a, Tablet, Fold, 8, 8 Pro, 8a, 9, 9 Pro, 9 Pro XL, 9 Pro Fold, 9a, Pixel 10, Pixel 10 Pro, Pixel 10 Pro XL, Pixel 10 Pro Fold, and Pixel 10a.
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