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Friday’s Android app deals and freebies: This Is Fine, Mutropolis, Terra Mystica, more
Your afternoon lineup of the best Android game and app deals is now ready to roll, including titles like This Is Fine (Cards Survival), Terra Mystica, Gaia Project, Growbot, Mutropolis, Unforeseen Incidents, and more. Just be sure to dive into this massive $280 price drop now live on Galaxy Watch 8 Classic and details on how to score Galaxy S26 Ultra at up to $400 off the list price (no trade needed) as well.
Read MoreGoogle AI Mode getting ‘plus’ redesign as agentic booking expands globally
Like the Gemini app, Google AI Mode is also seeing a redesign of its prompt box, while the tool can now book restaurants for users internationally.
Expand Expanding CloseYouTube says its 90-second unskippable ads were the result of a bug, fix rolling out [U]
Earlier this week, YouTube users began reporting 90-second ad breaks appearing within videos being streamed to televisions, seemingly expanding on the 30-second rollout that initially kicked off last year. YouTube has officially responded to these claims, but in doing so, it’s raising more questions than providing answers.
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2026 is going to be a bad year for smartphones, but Google Pixel continues to look like a bright spot, with a new report revealing that Pixel is already seeing growth this year as the rest of the industry struggles.
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Deals: Galaxy Watch 8 Classic $280 off, Galaxy Z Fold 7 $410 off, Moto Razr+ 2025 at $620 off, more
Today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break is headlined by a massive $280 price drop now live on Galaxy Watch 8 Classic at $270 Prime shipped, and this deep $410 discount on unlocked Galaxy Z Fold 7. Amazon is also handing out FREE $50 gift cards with new Samsung Galaxy A37 phones, and a major $620 price drop hitting unlocked Motorola Razr+ 2025 at $380. Head below for a closer look at the details.
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Effective today, Amazon Luna is shutting down basically everything that’s not a single Stadia Pro-like subscription.
Expand Expanding CloseGalaxy Z Flip 8 is mostly unchanged, but at least it’s not getting thicker like the Razr
Leaks are already starting to surface as the Galaxy Z Flip 8 is seen for the first time in official-looking renders.
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Google is preparing a new “Tap to Share” feature for Android devices and, through the latest updates, we’re able to get a sneak peek as to what it looks like and how it functions.
Expand Expanding CloseSamsung’s Galaxy Z TriFold goes live one last time at 10AM ET, here’s how to get yours
In what could be your last chance to pick up Samsung’s first-ever tri-folding phone, the Galaxy Z TriFold is set to be restocked later this morning. If history is any indication, though, you’re going to want to make sure you’re prepared to add your device to cart as soon as possible.
Expand Expanding CloseSome Google Pixel phones hit with bootloop issues following recent updates, fix in the works
Following some of their latest updates, a number of Google Pixel owners are reporting bootloop issues, with Google “working to identify a fix.”
Expand Expanding CloseYouTube Premium is getting a US price hike of up to $4/month
Google is implementing a price hike for YouTube Premium plans in the US, with prices going up by as much as $4 per month.
Expand Expanding CloseFitbit Public Preview coming to more countries, adds VO2 Max, & US health records
After adding water and food logging, as well as making available to free users, the Fitbit Public Preview is now coming to more countries.
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Today’s Android app deals and freebies: Argo’s Choice, Skel and Defense, Slime Craft, more
Just ahead of tomorrow’s Galaxy Z TriFold restock, our afternoon lineup of the best Android game and app deals is now ready to go. Highlights include titles like Guns’n’Glory Premium, Argo’s Choice: Offline Game, Skel and Defense, Slime Craft, Perfect RTS Game, 7Days: Offline Mystery Story, Charlie in Underworld, Murders on Budapest, and more. Everything awaits below.
Read MorePixel Now Playing brings back ‘Tap to see what’s playing’ lockscreen search
Google is bringing back Pixel Now Playing’s ability to manually start a song search from the lockscreen.
Expand Expanding CloseSamsung quietly increased the price of two Galaxy Z Fold 7 models
Maybe you’re tired of hearing about memory price hikes and the potential of increased smartphone prices. Well, it’s starting to happen with major OEMs. Samsung just increased the price of its 1TB Galaxy Z Fold 7 in the US.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle updates best AI models for coding Android apps, Gemini & GPT 5.4 at the top
The “Android Bench” for ranking AI models used in Android app development has been updated, with OpenAI’s latest model now tied with Gemini for the top spot.
Expand Expanding ClosePixel At a Glance preps showing nearby Google Wallet passes, ‘Restaurant insights’
Google is working on two location-based features for the Pixel At a Glance widget with “Passes nearby” and “Restaurant insights.”
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Samsung’s base Galaxy S26 is popular, with a boost in production amid budget phone cuts
A new report out of Korea reveals that Samsung is boosting production of the Galaxy S26 series due to demand, with a particular focus on the smallest model.
Expand Expanding CloseSamsung’s new Galaxy A37 and A57 are now on sale in the US from $449 with free case
Samsung has opened sales of its new budget-focused Galaxy A37 and Galaxy A57 in the US, with a free case for early buyers too.
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Deals: Galaxy S26 bundles at least $200 off, Motorola Razr Ultra bundle $900 off, Nest Cam Outdoor, more
We had a quick blast at Galaxy Z TriFold stock this morning, and we are expecting another shot tomorrow morning. But today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break is headlined by some Galaxy S26+ and S26 Ultra bundles on sale with Galaxy Buds 4 Pro and up to $200 gift cards alongside these giant deals that knock up to $900 off Motorola Razr Ultra flip phone bundles. We also have the latest Google Nest Cam Outdoor at the $120 spring sale price with open-box units at up to 43% off and this deep discount on Google’s latest Nest Learning Thermostat (4th gen) at $120 off (Best Buy open-box). Check out Nintendo’s FREE Hello, Yoshi! app for Android and head below for more.
Expand Expanding CloseOppo teases Find X9 Ultra camera with dual 200MP sensors, 10x periscope [Gallery]
As its launch approaches this month, Oppo is continuing to tease its upcoming camera-centric Find X9 Ultra which packs a pair of 200MP sensors, as well as a 10x periscope zoom lens.
Expand Expanding ClosePixel Phone app starts rolling out custom Take a Message greetings
The Pixel’s Take a Message feature that answers calls on your behalf and lets you view live transcripts is now adding custom greetings.
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Samsung’s Galaxy Z TriFold restock (maybe) went live a little early [U]
Samsung is gearing up for the possibly-final Galaxy Z TriFold restock this Friday but, a little under 24 hours early, orders appear to be live.
Expand Expanding CloseSamsung reportedly launching Galaxy Z Fold 8, ‘Wide’ on July 22, S Pen might be back
A new report claims to reveal the launch date for Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 8 and “Wide” foldable in July, while also claiming that the S Pen might be returning to the series.
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