This is Android’s new ‘advanced flow’ for sideloading apps without verification, includes one-day waiting period [Gallery]
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Nothing CEO Carl Pei says ‘apps are going to disappear’ in the AI future of your phone
Speaking at SXSW, Nothing CEO Carl Pei reiterated his thoughts on the future of the smartphone experience, saying that “apps are going to disappear.”
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Google just pushed a new version of Android Canary out to its most cutting-edge beta testers, and alongside a bunch of the features we expect to launch with Android 17, we’re also getting an all-new UI for capturing whatever’s happening on your display.
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Google today rolled out Android Canary 2603 with a number of user-facing changes compared to the latest Android 17 Beta 2.
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Today’s Android app deals and freebies: FrogBoy, Full Pipe, Afterplace, Mystic Vale, more
Thursday’s lineup of the best Android game and app deals is now ready to roll, including titles like FrogBoy, Deep Heroes Tower: TD Premium, PUSH, Full Pipe: Premium Game, Afterplace, King and Assassins: Board Game, Mystic Vale, Le Havre: The Inland Port, and more. Just be sure to scope out today’s giant Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold open-box price drops too – 256GB $600 off or the 512GB now $543 off.
Read MoreThis is Android’s new ‘advanced flow’ for sideloading apps without verification, includes one-day waiting period [Gallery]
Later this year, Google is introducing new Android developer verification. For power users, Android will offer an “advanced flow” to disable the verification requirement.
Expand Expanding CloseLenovo’s ‘Gamepad G9’ turns the Legion Tab into an Android-powered Steam Deck
The utility of a dedicated Android gaming tablet can be questionable with the existence of handhelds like the Steam Deck, but the new “Gamepad G9” for Lenovo Legion Tab splits the difference perfectly.
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Deals: Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold up to $600 off, Google TV Streamer, 3rd Gen Nest Cam Amazon all-time low, more
Today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break is headlined by massive Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold open-box price drops: 256GB $600 off or 512GB now $543 off. We also have the Google TV Streamer 4K back at one of its lowest prices (Porcelain and Hazel) as well as a new Amazon all-time low on Google’s latest 3rd Gen Nest Cam Indoor at 30% off. Just be sure to also scope out OnePlus Buds Pro 3 at the Amazon all-time low as well ($80 off all colors). Head below for a closer look.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Pixel found enough of a foldable phone niche to maybe stay relevant following ‘iPhone Fold’
Ahead of Apple’s debut in the foldable smartphone market, Google Pixel has carved out a spot of its own and, apparently, it won’t fully drop off the map once Apple changes the game.
Expand Expanding ClosePhone trade-ins paid out $6.4B in 2025 as Android users kept their phones longer than iPhone users
People appear to be holding on to their Android devices longer – even longer than iPhone users during a year where companies paid the most to customers trading used phones.
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Instagram finally settles on pause for a tap on Reels instead of mute
If you’ve been using Instagram Reels for a while, you’ve probably run into the long-standing A/B test that can’t seem to decide between a pause or a mute action when you tap on the screen. Finally, though, Instagram has settled this once and for all.
Expand Expanding CloseLatest Pixel Watch update is causing wonky step counts and other Fitbit stats for some
The latest Pixel Watch update is causing some hiccups, as users now report that the March 2026 update is causing some weird behavior in Fitbit step counts.
Expand Expanding CloseI’ve been using the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro for a week, and it’s absolutely brilliant
Since its announcement earlier this month, I’ve been pretty excited for the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro’s debut and, after using it as my daily phone for a week, I’m all the more sold by this device.
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You can easily buy a Pixel 10 wth a physical SIM tray for $599 right now
Google’s Pixel 10 series is one of the first major collection of Android smartphones that ditches support for physical SIM cards in favor of eSIM but, right now, you can get a Pixel 10 with a SIM tray and at a discount too.
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After introducing last August, Google might make the Gemini app’s Temporary chat feature much more prominent.
Expand Expanding ClosePeter Parker is an irresponsible Galaxy Z Flip owner in ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ trailer
The first trailer for Marvel’s Spider-Man: Brand New Day landed today and features a cameo by Samsung’s Galaxy Z Flip foldable, but please don’t be like Peter Parker and put your foldable face down on rusty metal.
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Mid-week Android app deals and freebies: Exolotl Zian, Subnautica, Runic Curse, more
Your afternoon lineup of the best Android game and app deals is now ready to roll, including titles like Exolotl : Zian, Subnautica, HamayWalls, PARANORMASIGHT, Runic Curse, Cyberlords – Arcology PREMIUM, This Is the Police 2, Boss Rush: Mythology Mobile, and more. We also have a particularly notable chance to land Pixel Watch 4 at up to $162 off, unlocked Galaxy S25 FE at $230 off, as well as Samsung’s 165Hz 4K OLED M9 Smart Monitor at $375 off, and Samsung’s 2025 model ViewFinity S70D 37-inch 4K monitor down at $280 (50% off). All of the apps await below.Â
Read MoreGoogle’s scrapped Fuchsia UI has been revived in a web app
Remember Fuchsia? Google’s second OS project has faded into the background, but a neat project revives the “Armadillo” UI that first brought Fuchsia to public attention.
Expand Expanding CloseSpotify error was playing ads for Premium subscribers, now fixed
An error or outage of some kind at Spotify is causing users with paying accounts to hear ad breaks while also showing that their Premium accounts are on the “Free” plan.
Expand Expanding CloseGalaxy Watch 8 Classic is discounted to just $219 for some, and it doesn’t make any sense
The Galaxy Watch 8 Classic is currently on sale, but some users are reporting a deal as low as $219; that’s if you can catch it right.
Expand Expanding CloseSamsung reportedly preparing Galaxy Z TriFold sequel, slideable phone for 2027
Following the official end of the Galaxy Z TriFold, a new report claims that a sequel to the foldable could be coming next year, while a slideable phone is also in the works.
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Deals: Pixel Watch 4 up to $162 off, Pixel 10 Pro up to $377 off, M9 Smart Monitor $375 off, more
Today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break is headlined by a major price drop on Pixel Watch 4 at up to $162 off alongside an ongoing offer on Pixel 10 Pro at up to $377 off (open-box). We also have early Amazon Spring sale Echo smart speaker deals from $30, $375 off Samsung’s 165Hz 4K OLED M9 Smart Monitor, and a huge $1,050 discount on Alienware’s 16-inch Area-51 RTX 5070 Ti 240Hz gaming laptop. Head below for a closer look at the details.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Search referrals to the web have plummeted, AI links are ‘less than 1%’ of traffic
New data shows just how impactful AI has been to the web, with Google Search referrals falling off of a cliff while traffic from AI source links are next to nothing.
Expand Expanding CloseSamsung finds a new OLED supplier for Galaxy FE phones, since RAM is so expensive
As RAM and memory components continue to rise in price, Samsung is looking for other ways to keep production costs down. Samsung is reportedly starting with OLED panels on Galaxy FE and other mid-range devices.
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Latest Meta smart glasses update brings Gemini-like voice commands to Ray-Ban, Oakley
Meta is rolling out another software update for its Ray-Ban and Oakley smart glasses, this time with improvements for snow sports as well as translation, and a voice command experience that sounds a lot like Gemini Live.
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