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WhatsApp for Android loophole lets private photos be accessed without unlocking
A loophole in WhatsApp for Android lets someone see private photos on your device without the device being unlocked, which obviously isn’t supposed to happen.
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Mid-week Android app deals and freebies: Backrooms, Voltshadow, Undead Slayer, LIMBO, more
This massive Labor Day sales are now live at Amazon and Best Buy and we now have your mid-week afternoon lineup of the best Android game and app deals. Hghlights include Backrooms, Voltshadow, Undead Slayer: Offline Premium, LIMBO, Exolotl : Zian, Tiny Terraces, Box Head: Roguelike Premium, WINCH IT OUT, and more. Just be sure to also scope out these Pixel 11 series units at up to $320 off (open-box “excellent”) as well as the best price ever on the new Nothing Ear (3a) noise cancelling buds. The apps await below.
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Dell’s new 14S laptop exists to challenge MacBook Neo and, somehow, might be even cheaper
Apple’s MacBook Neo has made waves in the laptop world because it’s a remarkably well-built and reliable laptop at a very affordable price – though one that’s a bit higher now thanks to RAMageddon. Dell is ready to challenge that with its new Dell 14S laptop announced at IFA, and it somehow might be even cheaper.
Expand Expanding CloseMrBeast will try to survive ‘the planet’s most unforgiving landscapes’ using Gemini and Fitbit Air in deal with Google
Google has struck a deal with MrBeast, the most popular YouTuber, to promote Gemini and Google Health, with one of the first partnerships being a challenge in “the planet’s most unforgiving landscapes.”
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Deals: Nothing Ear (3a) from $67, Galaxy Flip 8 $320 off, 2026 IdeaPad $620 off, Sony Google Gemini TV $800 off, more
The Labor Day sale at Amazon and the massive Best Buy event are now live, alongside a chance to land Pixel 11 series phones up to $320 off. However, today we are also featuring Nothing Ear (3a) buds at $79 as well as open-box listing now down at $67 alongside all Galaxy Z Flip 8 models at $150 off (bundle offers deliver up to $320 in savings) Those offers join a giant $620 discount on Lenovo’s 2026 IdeaPad 2K touchscreen Copilot+ laptop, ASUS’ wild dual-screen 3K OLED Zephyrus Duo gaming laptop at $500 off, and Sony’s 2026 BRAVIA 7 II HDR Google TV with Gemini at $800 off for Labor Day. Check it out below.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Home update restores support for older Chromecast streamers, Home Mini
A rogue Google Home update earlier this year partially broke support for some older Chromecast streamers and other devices, but the latest update has restored it.
Expand Expanding CloseGemini 3.8 Flash rolling out three weeks after last release
After the last model release three weeks ago, Google today is rolling out Gemini 3.8 Flash. This marks the third Flash update in three months.
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Google stops selling ‘Certified Refurbished’ Pixel 7 series, still no Pixel 9 yet
Google has pulled refurbished Pixel 7 devices from its store, with the Pixel 9 yet to make its debut.
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Samsung’s latest Galaxy Book 6 starts at $799 with 8GB of RAM
Samsung is launching a new laptop in its Galaxy Book 6 series, and it’s much more affordable with a starting price of $799.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Pixel adding ‘Battery usage summaries,’ rolling out on Pixel 10 and newer
Google is rolling out a new AI-generated feature on Pixel 10 and Pixel 11 devices called “Battery usage summaries” which translate battery use stats into natural language.
Expand Expanding CloseQualcomm’s upcoming premium chip has Adreno ‘Neural Fusion’ GPU
Following Qualcomm detailing the core Oryon CPU that would find itself on the next flagship Snapdragon chip, the chipmaker has announced its next-gen Adreno Neural Fusion GPU.
Expand Expanding CloseSamsung’s Android 17-based One UI 9 beta expands to these Galaxy phones this month
Samsung is expanding its Android 17 / One UI 9 beta program to several new Galaxy smartphones this month, signaling that the stable release isn’t too far away.
Expand Expanding CloseSamsung is randomly deactivating some accounts for ‘security reasons’
A bizarre issue has left many Samsung Galaxy owners locked out of their Samsung accounts which were “deactivated for security reasons.”
Expand Expanding CloseYouTube overhauls its app-to-TV experience, shared Wi-Fi network no longer required
Casting from YouTube to your television has been a thing since, well, since Google first rolled out its Cast protocol well over a decade ago, and though the site’s default TV interface is pretty good these days, casting remains the preference of Chromecast veterans everywhere. If you count yourself among that crowd, good news: Google is overhauling how the app-to-TV experience works with YouTube.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle rolling out Pixel Watch 5 September update
Following last month’s launch, Google is rolling out the first update (September 2026) for the Pixel Watch 5 today.
Expand Expanding ClosePixel 11 series getting early September update, not Android 17 QPR1
We’re expecting the stable release of Android 17 QPR1 in September. Before that, Google is rolling out an out-of-cycle update to the Pixel 11 series with a September 2026 security patch.
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Today’s Android app deals and freebies: Radiant Guardians Of Light, Unbroken Soul, Crystal Journey, more
The gigantic weeklong Labor Day sales are now live at Amazon and Best Buy, but we also have a fresh batch of discounted Android apps to check out – just be sure to scope out this deal on Google Play gift cards with a FREE $15 Best Buy credit too. Highlights include Super Dark Deception, My Child Lebensborn, Crystal Journey, Radiant: Guardians Of Light, Unbroken Soul, and more.
Read MoreSept. 2026 Android Drop: Find Hub ‘Remembered’ list, Motion Assist, & Keep in Google Messages
Google today is rolling out the September 2026 Android Drop with a number of major features.
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Following the initial Friday release, Android 17 QPR2 Beta 4 is now available for the Pixel 11 series.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Meet hardware dropping ChromeOS for Android
As we wait for consumer Googlebooks to launch, Google shared today that it is “transitioning [its] Google Meet hardware portfolio from ChromeOS to Android.”
Expand Expanding CloseAndroid Auto tests Quick Settings and hilarious ‘Jimothy’ weather Easter egg [Gallery]
Google has some interesting tests going on behind the scenes of Android Auto right now, but only one of them is likely to actually be released – a new quick settings menu.
Expand Expanding Close‘Look up’ app for Googlebooks appears on Play Store, currently works on phones
Following Magic Pointer and Desktop Camera, Google has now released a “Look up” app for Googlebooks.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Pics is Workspace’s new ‘pro-level’ AI image creator & editor
Following the announcement at I/O 2026 in May, Google Pics is launching in general availability today.
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Deals: Best Buy Labor Day sale, Pixel 11 series up to $320 off, Z Fold 8 Ultra up to $600 off, more
The giant Best Buy Labor Day sale is live with thousands of price drops alongside Amazon’s equally as wide-ranging holiday sale, and we have some fresh price drops to scope out. Best Buy has Pixel 11 series phones up to $320 off, a chance to score a FREE $15 Best Buy credit with Google Play gift card purchases, and you can still land the latest Google TV Streamer 4K at pre price-hike rate. On top of that, we also spotted a chance to land Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra at a massive $600 off today and a whole lot more below.
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