Here’s everything new in Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1 [Gallery]
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Google Fi subscribers can basically get a free Pixel Watch 3 LTE
While it’s not a holiday gift made of bricks like in years past, Google Fi subscribers can get a free Pixel Watch 3 LTE this holiday season.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle brings Gemini for Home to Canada in its first international expansion
Google only kicked off its Gemini for Home rollout a few weeks ago, but it’s full steam ahead for the company’s efforts to replace Assistant. After speeding up invites in the US last week, we’re now seeing our first international expansion of the program.
Expand Expanding CloseGemini app now lets you edit with Nano Banana by drawing, detect AI videos
Following yesterday’s big launch, the Gemini app is adding a “new way to prompt with Nano Banana” by drawing or annotating directly on images. Additionally, SynthID now works on video.
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Holiday Android game and app deals start today: Forager, D&D Lords of Waterdeep, Crying Suns, much more
As is typically the case at this time of year, we are starting to see an influx of top-tier titles on sale via Google Play ahead of the holidays. You’ll already find quite a sizable and growing collection of Android apps marked down after the jump, just be sure to also scope out the deals are tracking on Samsung Odyssey monitors from $170, Google’s Pixel 10 Pro Fold at $400 off, this current-gen Samsung Galaxy Tab at $140, and Amazon’s new Retinal 2K Ring Wired Doorbell Plus back at the $144 low while you’re at it.
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Pixel 10’s promised GPU update arrives in Android 16 QPR3
As promised by Google earlier this year, a GPU driver update has arrived for the Pixel 10 series in Android 16 QPR3.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Pixel tweaks emoji designs to match iPhone in latest Android 16 beta [Gallery]
As a part of the Android 16 QPR3 beta update that rolled out to Google Pixel phones yesterday, Google has also updated its emoji set to include a few refreshed designs ahead of a larger update to come.
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Deals: Pixel 10 Pro Fold $400 off, Galaxy Tabs from $140, 2025 Chromebook Plus $249, Retinal 2K Ring Doorbell, more
Today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break is starting off with an additional $100 price drop on Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold – you’ll now find the Moonstone models at $400 off the list prices. That deal sits alongside a chance to bring a current-gen Samsung Galaxy Tab home for the holidays at $140 alongside up to $1,450 off Samsung Odyssey monitors, this ASUS 2025 CX14 Chromebook Plus at the $249 all-time low, and Amazon’s new Retinal 2K Ring Wired Doorbell Plus at the $144 all-time low – just keep in mind you can still score the new Nest Doorbell 3rd Gen from $132. Everything awaits below.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle and YouTube return to Movies Anywhere, here’s how to re-link your account
Movies Anywhere was one of the unintended casualties faced during Google and Disney’s brief feud throughout October and November, but as promised, both Google Play and YouTube have returned to the movie syncing service.
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Rivian rolls out software update 2025.46, including Universal Hands-Free driving and digital key for Apple and Android users
Rivian has just shared details of its latest over-the-air software update 2025.46, which includes some of the new features announced during its recent AI and Autonomy event last week. The update features a new digital key function for Gen 2 R1 owners, “flavorful” drive styles, kick turns, tuning, and, of course, Rivian’s new Universal Hands-Free driving capabilities.
Read MoreMeta hits the brakes on third-party Horizon OS headsets, opening doors for Android XR
Meta has confirmed that its plans to bring Horizon OS, the software on Quest headsets, to third-party devices have been paused, which is probably great news for Android XR.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Home app can now transfer your old Nest Cams, Nest x Yale Lock, more at once
The Google Home app is adding support for transferring all of your old Nest gear to the new app with a single tap, instead of repeating the process over and over again.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle hands out massive 40% discount for Pixel 10 series to YouTube Premium subscribers
A new promo email has begun appearing in YouTube Premium subscribers’ inboxes, and it includes a discount code for 40% off the Pixel 10.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Pixel gets a slick new folder animation, other launcher UI tweaks
Android 16 QPR3 launched today for Google Pixel devices, bringing some interesting tweaks to round out the later stages of this software build. The newest update brings a smooth new folder animation to the forefront, along with a couple of customization changes for the home screen.
Expand Expanding CloseAndroid 16 QPR3 adds a blue dot to show when apps are using your location
Google is adding a new notifying dot in Android 16 QPR3 which tells you when an app is accessing your location.
Expand Expanding CloseAndroid 16 QPR3 lets you adjust flashlight brightness on Pixel
Android 16 QPR3 will finally let you adjust the brightness of your Pixel’s flashlight from the Quick Settings Tile.
Expand Expanding CloseHere’s everything new in Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1 [Gallery]
Android 16 QPR3 is the next notable quarterly update coming in March 2026, and Beta 1 is rolling out today for Pixel devices.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Pixel adds Samsung’s navigation button layout in latest Android 16 beta
Google Pixel phones are adding support for the three-button layout used in navigation by Samsung Galaxy smartphones, but only in the latest beta for now.
Expand Expanding CloseAndroid 16 QPR3 lets you remove At a Glance from your Pixel’s homescreen
With Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1, Google is finally letting Pixel owners remove At a Glance from their homescreen.
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How to install the latest Android 16 Beta on Google Pixel
Android 16 is widely available on Pixel devices, but Google continues to run beta programs for the latest updates. Here’s the newest Android 16 Beta available for Google Pixel, and how you can install it.
Expand Expanding CloseAndroid 16 QPR3 Beta 1 rolling out for Google Pixel
The preview cycle continues today with Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1 now available for Google Pixel devices. This follows the stable QPR2 launch at the start of December.
Expand Expanding CloseGemini app adds NotebookLM integration, details Thinking/Pro usage limits
Besides Gemini 3 Flash today, the Gemini app on the web is rolling out a new NotebookLM integration.
Expand Expanding CloseNew Pixel December 2025 update rolling out: Battery drain, touch fixes
Some Pixel owners today are getting a new December 2025 update today after installing the initial release (Android 16 QPR2) at the start of this month.
Expand Expanding CloseGemini for Home upgrade seemingly breaks some automations, but not for everyone
Over the last few weeks of staggered rollouts, some users have gained access to Gemini for Home, which adds Google’s AI assistant to existing Nest devices. The upgrade seems to be breaking some automations, though.
Expand Expanding Close‘Google News Audio Briefing’ rolling out with new Listen tab on Android
Following last week’s announcement, the Google News Audio Briefing is beginning to roll out on Android.
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