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Nothing has officially ended software support for its original Phone (1) following one last software update.
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Building a business in 2026 means creating a brand. You need a logo, cohesive designs, and high quality images to go with your products and services. That’s where Zawa steps in, with an all-in-one platform that helps you build the brand you need from scratch, no experience required.
Expand Expanding CloseGalaxy Z Fold 8 prices leak – the all-new ‘Wide’ is cheaper than the unchanged ‘Ultra’
Peak ironic comedy. That’s how I’d describe leaked prices for the Galaxy Z Fold 8 series, as Samsung’s all-new “Wide” device is going to be cheaper than the “Ultra,” which is getting a price hike for no obvious reason.
Expand Expanding CloseYes, the Pixel 11 will be more of the same, for better or worse [Video]
On paper, the upcoming Pixel 11 series looks like more of the same. For the modern smartphone enthusiast, “more of the same” usually triggers an immediate eye-roll. Are we setting ourselves up for disappointment by expecting the Pixel 11 to be something it was never meant to be?
Expand Expanding CloseTurns out I don’t want a physical QWERTY keyboard for my Android phone – do you? [Video]
There’s a bit of an obsession out there with resurrecting the BlackBerry-style physical QWERTY keyboard but, after trying a couple of the latest attempts, I still struggle to see the appeal in 2026, and I’m really not sure who’s buying these.
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Gemini for Android Auto has been divisive, to say the least, but for all of its pros and cons, there’s still one big problem that frustrates me on a frequent basis.
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As previewed earlier this year, the Google Wallet app on phones can now show payment history made by Wear OS watches.
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Google Pixel phones aren’t exactly known for taking an “everything and the kitchen sink” approach to features, which has led to some well-established features on other devices not being found on Pixel. According to 9to5Google readers, these are some of the biggest missing features on Google Pixel.
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The woes for OnePlus continue as a new report suggests that OxygenOS is being discontinued alongside Realme UI.
Expand Expanding CloseAll of the best 4th of July deals on Samsung Galaxy gear, Google, LG OLED TVs, Copilot+ PCs, e-bikes, more
The 4th of July long weekend has arrived and we are tracking a giant selection of notable deals. This includes everything from official Google and Samsung Galaxy gear right through to home essentials, up to $1,000 off LG TVs, e-bikes, power stations, 4th of July Windows Copilot+ PC deals up to $830 off, and much more. Scope it all out down below.Â
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Wallet on Android rolling out order tracking dashboard using Gmail [U]
Following the homepage redesign, Google Wallet for Android is adding online order tracking in the US.
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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.Â
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.”
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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.
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