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Samsung rolling out major Health update with Sleep & Running coach, meal scanning
The Samsung Health app is getting a pretty major update this week with support for new coaches for sleep and running, as well as support for scanning meals to track calories and macros.
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For Cybersecurity Awareness Month, Google is announcing new Android features to help combat messaging and phone scams, including enhanced protection mode in Google Messages.
Expand Expanding CloseSamsung’s most useful Galaxy AI features are expanding with support for more languages
Unlike a lot of AI features, most of Samsung’s Galaxy AI tools are genuinely useful. Transcript, Call, and Note Assist are awesome tools, and Samsung is bringing those and more to more users and languages.
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After first coming to Apple TV, the official Pocket Casts app is now available to download on Android TV and Google TV devices.
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Deals: Pixel Watch 5 up to $108 off, TCL NXTPAPER phone $200, Anker’s new Smart Display Hub, more from $20
Today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break is headlined by Best Buy serving up Pixel Watch 5 models at up to $108 off alongside TCL’s ultra-affordable 60 XE NXTPAPER 5G Android phone down at $200 today. Just be sure to scope out the FREE $200 Amazon gift cards you can score with your new Samsung Galaxy Tab S12 before you dive into deals on Anker’s all-new Nano 10-in-1 Smart Display Hub with dual-monitor support down at $80 and its new Nano Neo 45W/60W dynamic charger at just $20, as well as TP-Link’s tiny portable router at just $45. Head below for a closer look.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Home bug turns your smart home device list into a mess
A bug in the Google Home app has left device lists messy for some users, with no obvious way to fix it for the time being.
Expand Expanding CloseRocket Money’s Rowan is a financial AI assistant you’ll actually want to text
We have all watched AI assistants become a permanent fixture on our phones over the last few months, yet finding one that genuinely takes everyday chores off your plate is still surprisingly rare. Most general-purpose AI chatbots are great if you want to brainstorm ideas or summarize an article, but they hit a wall when it comes to practical, real-world tasks like managing your personal finances.
Nothing reportedly launching two pairs of smart glasses, one with barely any AI
A reliable source says that Nothing is building out its own AI smart glasses that feature ChatGPT integration, a camera, and two very different models.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle’s new ‘Shop devices’ tab sells Pixel and Samsung Galaxy devices side by side
Google has launched a new “Shop devices” portal that lets interested buyers pick up a Samsung Galaxy smartphone from the Google Store, right alongside a Pixel phone or Watch.
Expand Expanding CloseChrome 155 for Googlebook brings expanded web app installs, integration
With Chrome 155, Googlebooks now better support web apps by allowing for expanded installation and system integration.
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OnePlus 16 goes official with 9,000 mAh battery, and it just makes me sad
The OnePlus 16 is official this week and looks beastly – too bad most of the world won’t be able to buy it.
Expand Expanding CloseThe Sideload 047: The highs and lows of Pixel at 10
Welcome to episode 47 of The Sideload, a 9to5Google podcast. This week, Will is joined by 9to5Google’s own Ben Schoon and Android Authority’s Joe Maring for a roundtable discussion on a decade of Pixel phones and some speculation on what’s to come. Plus, we play a rapid-fire quiz game to see who can identify the most Pixel devices from the least amount of visual information. Happy birthday, Pixel!
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Expand Expanding CloseAndroid Auto 18.0 update starts rolling out, continues to gear up for redesign
Announced earlier this year, Google continues to set the stage for its next Android Auto redesign behind the scenes, which might be codenamed “Cielo.”
Expand Expanding CloseHey Google, where is the next Nest Hub?
Apple’s long-rumored smart home display is finally here and it begs the question – why hasn’t Google released a new Nest Hub in half a decade?
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Today’s Android app deals and freebies: Balatro, BAD END, Seoul Exorcist 1111, more
Today’s best Google Play app and game deals are ready to go, including Balatro, BAD END, Seoul Exorcist 1111, Servant of the Lake, Terraria, Conquistadorio, The Game of Life 2, Drop Duchy, and more. Just be sure to dive into Nothing Phone (3) up to $280 off, Google Pixel 11 deals at up to $365 off, and this new all-time low on Lenovo’s budget-friendly 11-inch 2.5K Android Idea Tab. The apps await below.
Read MoreYouTube bringing automatic background play to Android Automotive cars
Google is launching some app updates for Android Automotive, “Google built-in,” which bring more video apps and increased flexbility for the platform such as allowing YouTube to run in the background while driving.
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Smartphone shipments dropped by 20%, lowest point in 14 years amid memory crisis
RAMageddon continues to have wide effects throughout the tech industry, with a new report revealing that the smartphone market has just hit its lowest point in well over a decade.
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“Ask YouTube” is no longer a YouTube Premium feature as the conversational AI search becomes available on mobile Android and iOS devices.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Play adding ‘personal library’ to access your vibe-coded Android apps
Google today announced a slew of Play Store updates across vibe-coding, game discovery, social features, and more.
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Nothing’s CMF launches new wireless speakers that look like milk cartons
Nothing’s CMF brand has launched new wireless speakers, the first in the lineup, and they look like milk cartons.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Antigravity is now built into Gemini app for macOS
As part of today’s Gemini 4 Argon rollout, Google is making a big update to the Gemini app for macOS by integrating Antigravity.
Expand Expanding CloseGemini app rolling out Gemini 4 Argon to AI Pro and AI Ultra
Following the announcement at the end of September, Gemini 4 Argon is starting to roll out to the Gemini app, Google Antigravity, and more.
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Deals: Nothing Phone (3) $280 off, Headphone (a) 40% off, Pixel 11 devices up to $365 off, Lenovo Idea Tab $142, more
Today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break is headlined by Nothing Phone (3) at up to $280 off its original price alongside its 2026 Headphone (a) at one of the lowest prices ever (40% off). We also have Google Pixel 11 deals back today at up to $365 off the lists, Lenovo’s budget-friendly 11-inch 2.5K Android Idea Tab at the $142 all-time low, and Anker’s new Nano Neo 45W/60W dynamic charger at just $20. Head below for a closer look at the details.
Expand Expanding CloseGooglebook will improve support for Linux apps eventually, but it’s all about AI for now
Googlebook was always going to run into problems with app availability, but few expected the platform to regress its support for Linux apps from Chromebook’s fairly robust solution. In a blog post, Google reiterates that the “Linux Terminal Preview” on Googlebook isn’t for using Linux apps, but for building with AI.
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