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Google is quietly preparing a new “AI Ultra Lite” subscription tier to slot between its $20 Pro and $250 Ultra plans, plus a dedicated dashboard for subscribers to see their remaining token budget.

Google is rolling out the May 2026 security patch for Android 16 QPR3 on the Pixel 7a, Tablet, Fold, 8, 8 Pro, 8a, 9, 9 Pro, 9 Pro XL, 9 Pro Fold, 9a, Pixel 10, Pixel 10 Pro, Pixel 10 Pro XL, Pixel 10 Pro Fold, and Pixel 10a.

Steelseries just announced the Arctis Nova Pro Omni, wedging a Hi-Res option in its lineup that isn’t quite as expensive as its $600 Nova Elite headset. Priced at $399, it’s almost as good.

Like other Android apps, Chrome now lets you share approximate, instead of precise, location with websites.

For the second year in a row, Google will be hosting “The Android Show | I/O Edition” before I/O 2026.

Apparently, OpenAI is speeding up development on its first smartphone which could now debut as soon as early next year. Do you have any interest?

Gemini’s integration in Google Docs will now let users add groundwork instructions that it will remember across all projects.

Following months of improvements in early access, Google Home is launching some massive expansions to automations this week, as well as new Nest Cam improvements, both of which are available to all users.

Google today announced a series of May / Spring 2026 updates for the Home app. Besides Nest Cam and automation improvements, the Gemini for Home voice assistant is getting an “intelligence upgrade” with Gemini 3.1.

A pair of leaks has revealed the upcoming Xiaomi 17T series, which have familiar designs but shuffled specs with a starting price of €749 in Europe.

Lenovo has just opened up sales of its new Legion Tab (Gen 5) in the US, with the compact Android gaming tablet costing a whopping $849.

Ahead of its rumored July launch event, Samsung continues to leak its upcoming “Wide Fold” through software, with new renderings appearing in One UI 9.

After three generations, Google is apparently saying goodbye to its built-in temperature sensor on Pixel 11 Pro.

The monthly “Google System Release Notes” primarily detail what’s new in Play services, Play Store, and Play system update across Android phones/tablets, Wear OS, Google/Android TV, Auto, and PC. Some features apply to end users, while others are aimed at developers.

Welcome to episode 32 of The Sideload, a 9to5Google podcast. This week, Will welcomes YouTuber and podcaster Steve Radochia back to the show to take a deep dive on Motorola’s latest Razrs. What does it mean for the industry — and for your next phone — when price hikes start being accompanied by tangible downgrades? They also talk about Steve’s new podcast Old’s Cool and spend five minutes debating the merits of each Ocean’s film.

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According to a Pixel 11 leak, Google’s next flagship smartphone lineup won’t be adopting the new “Project Toscana” face unlock hardware after all.

The consequences of RAMageddon have moved beyond the impossibility of building a gaming PC. Price hikes are hitting practically every gadget you could reasonably expect to find in your local Best Buy. Laptops, tablets, gaming consoles — if it’s got memory and a storage drive, it’s probably going up in price, and unfortunately, that’s true for smartphones too.

With the upcoming launch of iOS 26.5, Apple will add support for end-to-end encrypted RCS messaging between the iPhone and Google Messages on Android.

If you have ever created an avatar for your WhatsApp profile, you should know the feature is being deleted altogether.