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The Galaxy S26 series doesn’t have Qi2 magnets and the official excuse for why ignores the big picture.

Since launch, Gemini Live has primarily been a fullscreen experience, but Google is now rolling out a floating pill redesign on Android.

Pixel At a Glance is getting its first new information types in quite some time today with Sports and Finance.

The ability to build on short-form videos is a key part of the experience for many, but YouTube Shorts is now testing out a version of that which uses AI, with two abilities in the works.

Chrome on Android has offered a Reading mode for several years now, and Google is now significantly redesigning it.

Like other Google apps, Messages for Android A/B tests many features. It can take the RCS/SMS client a rather long time to actually launch new functionality in stable. From various reports, Google announcements, and devices we’ve checked, this is the current state of Messages.

The display crease has been one of the biggest downsides of foldables, and it’s one that we haven’t really seen fixed. But that might all change soon, as both Oppo and Honor are teasing a wave of foldables that don’t have a crease.

The S Pen has been around for over a decade at this point, and it’s a key feature of Galaxy Ultra phones today. However, rumors have long swirled around whether or not it would stick around, but Samsung says that not only is it a “core” part of Galaxy today, but that upgrades are in the works.

Samsung, with some of its latest updates, is set to remove some core tools from Android’s recovery menu, and it’s unclear why.

Welcome to episode 90 of Pixelated, a podcast by 9to5Google. This week, Abner, Damien, and Will talk through the launch of the Galaxy S26 series, all of its various Pixel-inspired AI tools, and ask whether it’s too boring of an upgrade for Samsung. They also discuss Google’s newly-announced agentic features for Android, with support for ordering groceries, deliveries, and more, ahead of next month’s release.

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Samsung’s Galaxy S26 trio is finally here, and as usual, the pre-order period is typically where you’re going to find the best deals for at least the next few months. If you haven’t completed checkout, though, you can save an additional $50 off your order in addition to trade-in values, student discounts, and more.

AirDrop support exists on Android, but only on Google Pixel phones. There was word that Samsung’s Galaxy S26 series might further expand that, but the Galaxy S26 series does not support AirDrop just yet, but it might soon.

After rolling out to iOS in August, Google Photos for Android now lets you create stickers from your images.

As satellite connectivity has started to become a more standard offering in smartphones, Samsung is finally adding proper support with its Galaxy S26 series, as well as older Galaxy devices.

Samsung’s standout color for the Galaxy S26 series is its “Cobalt Violet,” and while I’m always down for purple smartphones, this one is underwhelming simply because it can’t decide what it wants to be.

Following an initial preview at CES 2026 earlier this year, the Clicks Communicator is getting an update regarding its software support, chipset, and what physical keyboard layouts will be supported.

Pixel Studio was introduced in 2024 with the Pixel 9 alongside Screenshots and Weather. In light of other Google image generation features and integrations, Pixel Studio is going away.

Samsung’s Galaxy S26 series may not have built-in magnets, but that hasn’t stopped the company from going all-in on magnetic accessories. The latest is a neat little magnetic case for Galaxy Buds 4.

Android Auto is already one of the biggest upgrades you can have to your car, but the arrival of wireless adapters has really taken things up a notch. Ottocast is one brand offering a ton of different wireless Android Auto adapters but, beyond just ditching the cable, these add some extra features too.

The company has been around since 2009, starting out with early CarPlay decoder solutions before shifting focus to wireless connectivity and AI-powered in-car upgrades. Today, Ottocast offers everything from simple wireless adapters to full standalone Android systems for your car’s display.

Ottocast offers a ton of different wireless Android Auto adapters but, beyond just ditching the cable, these add some extra features too. Use the coupon code NTF15 at checkout to save 15% on any of the products below.

The Motorola Razr Fold doesn’t need to get the leak treatment right before it’s announced because the company already gave us a sneak peek at the beginning of the year. What wasn’t known, however, was what Motorola’s flashy FIFA special edition Razr Fold would look like.