Every single new feature in Android 17 QPR1 [Video]
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Android Bench 2.0 focuses on long-horizon tasks, agent evaluations
Google’s development of Android Bench continues today with a version 2.0 that reflects how AI can handle more complex development tasks.
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Deals: Pixel Watch 5 LTE $100 off, Pixel 11 $120 off, Lenovo Yoga Mini PC $320 off, Bose flash sale, more
Today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break is headlined by additional Pixel Watch 5 LTE models at $100 off as well as Google’s vibrant new Hibiscus Pixel 11 at $120 off. We also have this compact Lenovo Yoga Mini PC at a new $680 all-time low ($320 off), and the Bose 1-day flash sale with up to $160 off headphones, $320 off soundbars, speaker deals, and more. Head below for a closer look.
Expand Expanding CloseHonor confirms list of devices getting its Liquid Glass-filled Android 17 update [Video]
Honor has officially shown off MagicOS 11, its Android 17 update that couldn’t be more filled with Liquid Glass if it tried, while also detailing a huge list of devices set to be updated.
Expand Expanding CloseOut of Pocket: Detailing our everyday carry
I love building a “kit,” a “pack,” a bag with enough stuff in it to make sure I am ready for every eventuality. I’m not talking about a survival kit per se, just some things that mean I am basically ready for any modern situation.
Expand Expanding CloseGalaxy Z Fold 8 saw a surge in popularity as soon as Apple unveiled the iPhone Duo
Apple’s first foldable is likely going to be the world’s most popular foldable in due time, but the launch of iPhone Duo actually had the opposite effect off of the bat, with Galaxy Z Fold 8 seeing a surge in popularity.
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Roku adding new apps & subscription bundles, homescreen redesign expanding
Roku is rolling out a collection of updates, including a wider release of its homescreen redesign, new “Labs” features, and the ability to bundle streaming service subscriptions to save money.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Home just became a power user’s paradise
Good morning. Today I’m finding some peace playing Lumines Remastered, deciding whether to get my kids one of the new 4th-gen Yoto players, and trying to figure out why everyone is freaking out about this recent Tom Cruise interview.
Expand Expanding CloseHere’s everything new in Android 17 QPR2 Beta 5 [Gallery]
Android 17 QPR2 Beta 5 is rolling out today to continue the development cycle ahead of the stable December launch.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle rolling out Android 17 QPR2 Beta 5 for Pixel
Android 17 QPR2 Beta 5 now available for Pixel devices, with this release nearly three weeks since the last update.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Home app brings battery-efficient widget, reduces gray device tiles
Besides Home MCP, Google today is also rolling out Home app (especially for the homescreen widget) and Gemini for Home voice assistant updates.
Expand Expanding CloseAndroid Canary 2609 adds ‘Require unlock for Quick Settings’ on Pixel
Google today is rolling out Android Canary 2609 with another update to Quick Settings that lets you require an unlock before making changes.
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Mid-week Android app deals and freebies: Dragon Quest, Meadowfell, Z Dawn, more
Today’s best Google Play app and game deals are ready, including Choo-Choo Charles, DQM: The Dark Prince, DRAGON QUEST V, Wilderless: Meadowfell, Z Dawn, and more. Just be sure to dive into the first cash discounts on Pixel 11 series devices at up to $120 off and Pixel Watch 5 all-time lows at up to $100 off. The apps await below.
Read MoreGoogle Home MCP lets Antigravity, Claude, OpenClaw, & more control your smart home
Google today announced “Home MCP” to let your personal AI agent interact with your smart home devices via the Model Context Protocol.
Expand Expanding CloseAndroid Auto update lets you customize your Google Maps ‘driving avatar’ via car display
Google is rolling out an update for Maps on Android Auto that gives users the ability to edit their “driving avatar” directly from the car’s display.
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Philips Hue Bridge Pro is now $139, with even bigger price hikes globally
The Philips Hue Bridge Pro is a massive functional upgrade for your smart home lighting, but it now comes at a much higher cost, with price hikes now in effect around the globe.
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Deals: Pixel Watch 5 $100 off, Pixel 11 all-time lows, 11 Pro Fold up to $320 off, Z Fold 8, more
Joining the early fall Prime Day deals at Amazon, we are now catching the first cash discount on Pixel Watch 5 today at up to $100 off, Pixel 11 and 11 Pro Fold hitting Amazon all-time lows today at $120 off, and some 11 Pro Fold models in open-box condition at over $320 off. Those offers join Samsung’s most affordable Galaxy Z Fold 8 is up to $382 off and a 14-inch 2K touchscreen Lenovo Chromebook for $199, plus pads more down below.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle confirms Pixel phones were exploited in ‘targeted’ attack related to modem
Google has confirmed that a “limited” number of Pixel phones were attacked by a vulnerability related to the modem on the device.
Expand Expanding CloseSamsung starts rolling out Android 17 with One UI 9, confirms initial list of Galaxy devices
After months in beta, Samsung is now rolling out One UI 9, based on Android 17, to select Galaxy devices.
Expand Expanding CloseThe new Boox e-ink devices get Android 16 out of the box, including Palma 3
Boox just announced three new e-ink devices on Android 16; the largest tablet is available now, but you’ll have to wait a little longer for the updated Palma 3.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle rolling out September 2026 update for Pixel Watch 2, 3, & 4
As part of the September 2026 Feature Drop, Google today is rolling out a Wear OS update to the Pixel Watch 2, 3, and 4.
Expand Expanding CloseThe Sideload 044: Duo’s and don’ts
Welcome to episode 44 of The Sideload, a 9to5Google podcast. This week, Will is joined by Android Authority’s Stephen Radochia to discuss what Android brands should and shouldn’t take away from Apple’s first entry into the foldable market.
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Expand Expanding CloseGemini 3.8 Live Extended Thinking powers Gemini Live, Gmail, & Keep
Google today announced Gemini 3.8 Live and Gemini 3.8 Live Extended Thinking as its “most advanced live dialogue models yet.”
Expand Expanding CloseSamsung Gallery is adding Google Photos backup to replace OneDrive
New updates are starting to roll out that will let Samsung Gallery replace its OneDrive integration with Google Photos support.
Expand Expanding CloseAndroid 17 QPR1 September update rolling out with 20 Pixel fixes
The Android 17 QPR1 update with the September 2026 security patch is rolling out today 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, 10, 10 Pro, 10 Pro XL, 10a, 11, 11 Pro, 11 Pro XL, and 11 Pro Fold.
There are Pixel fixes across Apps, Bluetooth, Camera, Display & Graphics, Framework, System, Telephony, and User Interface.
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