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Google Tasks-Keep reminders migration will happen later in 2025

Last year, Google announced that Tasks would complement the reminders functionality in Keep, with that migration still set to happen in 2025.
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Today’s Android app deals and freebies: Gleam of Fire, Afterplace, Star Survivor, more
This afternoon’s lineup of the best Android game and app deals is now ready to roll down below. You have less than 48 hours left to capitalize on the wild pre-order deals for the new Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Flip 7, but you’ll also want to scope out the discounts we spotted today on the Galaxy S24 Ultra at $500 off as well as ASUS’ 2025 Vivobook 14 Flip 2-in-1 OLED touchscreen Copilot+ PC, the OnePlus 13 and 13R, and Amazon’s latest Fire TV Stick streaming devices. But for now it’s all about the Android apps and they are waiting for you down below.
Read MoreReview: Ecovacs’ X8 Pro Omni proves robot vacuums are finally capable machines

As much as I have always loved having a robot vacuum around that connects to my Google Home ecosystem, I’ve still always felt like they fall short in small ways. The X8 Pro Omni from Ecovacs finally feels like an option that doesn’t, and that’s all you need.
Expand Expanding CloseRemember that gold-plated Escobar foldable? The man behind it is headed to jail

If you have a hazy recollection of a gold-plated Escobar-branded foldable from a few years ago, your mind isn’t playing tricks on you. While the product announcement was very real (and very focused on a select group of popular tech influencers), the phone itself was every bit the scam it seemed to be on the surface — in fact, so was the entire company.
Expand Expanding CloseAndroid 16 QPR1 Beta 3 fixes Galaxy Watch connection woes [U]

Getting the newest devices in and the latest version of Android on-device go hand-in-hand, but Samsung’s newest Galaxy watch 8 isn’t exactly ready to handle the latest beta version of Android.
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Available starting today, Nothing is releasing its latest affordable smartwatch in the $99 CMF Watch 3 Pro. It has a few key upgrades, but obviously trades the functionality of Wear OS for its much more affordable price point.
Expand Expanding CloseWhat features you get with Google AI Pro and AI Ultra [July 2025]

At I/O 2025, Google One AI Premium (and Gemini Advanced) became “Google AI Pro,” while a higher, more expensive tier was introduced with “Google AI Ultra.”
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Deals: Galaxy S24 Ultra $500 off, OnePlus 13 and 13R $100 + FREE case, ASUS Flip 2-in-1 Copilot+ PC new low, more
While time is quickly winding down to take advantage of the massive pre-order deals on the new Galaxy Fold/Flip 7, today we are featuring a giant $500 pice drop on a brand new unlocked Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra courtesy of Best Buy as well as this official Samsung Extreme Sport Band at just $6. From there, we move over to the $100 price drops live on OnePlus 13 and 13R as well as ASUS’ 2025 Vivobook 14 Flip 2-in-1 OLED touchscreen Copilot+ PC at a new all-time low. All of that and more awaits below in today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break.
Expand Expanding ClosePixel 10 Pro’s subdued colors leak in official-looking renders, including ‘Jade’ [Gallery]

Following leaked images of the base Pixel 10’s colors as well as Google’s own official unveiling, another leak is now showing off the rest of Google’s subdued Pixel 10 Pro colors, including a gold-accented “Jade” colorway.
Expand Expanding CloseWyze’s clever new accessory lets you power a camera using a light bulb

Wyze has just launched a new “Lamp Socket v2” accessory that lets users power their cameras using a simple light bulb fixture, while also making those bulbs smart in the process.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle brings back the iconic propeller beanie with its latest adorable Android figure [Gallery]

Google has just released a new Android figure, reviving the old “Noogler” design for the modern age with its iconic propeller beanie cap, the updated “The Bot” design, and a fun little Android lanyard.
Expand Expanding CloseThe first Wear OS 6 update is here: Samsung rolling out One UI 8 to Galaxy Watch Ultra

As the Galaxy Watch 8 series starts shipping out to some lucky customers, Samsung’s making another kind of delivery to existing Galaxy Watch Ultra owners.
Expand Expanding CloseSamsung prepares One UI 8 release with Good Lock updates, new homescreen customization [Gallery]

Ahead of the anticipated release of its One UI 8 update, Samsung has just issued a ton of new Good Lock updates, including some major changes for “Home Up.”
Expand Expanding CloseGalaxy Z Fold 7 display is rated for 500,000 folds, 150% more than previous models

Samsung has been making big promises around the Galaxy Z Fold 7’s improved durability, but perhaps one of the biggest upgrades comes in the display which, according to Samsung, is now rated for 500,000 folds.
Expand Expanding CloseWhat’s new in Android’s July 2025 Google System Updates [U: 7/21]

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.
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Google Fi powers free data on Galaxy Watch 8 LTE from Best Buy
In the US, Best Buy is selling Samsung’s Galaxy Watch 8 LTE with 2 years of free cellular service from Google Fi.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Maps navigation missing media controls on Android [Update: Fix coming]

After the deprecation of Assistant Driving Mode earlier this year, Google Maps is now missing media playback controls for YouTube Music and Spotify on Android.
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Pixel Watch gets July 2025 update in Japan, Singapore
The next global Pixel Watch update should be in September, but some owners in Japan and Singapore are getting a July 2025 update after missing the last release.
Expand Expanding CloseGemini overlay brings back shortcut to open full app on Android

After removing earlier this year, the Gemini overlay on Android is bringing back a shortcut to quickly open the full app.
Expand Expanding CloseGalaxy Z Fold 7 pre-orders are beginning to ship as last chance for discounts nears

The Galaxy Unpacked event ended with Samsung launching several new devices, including the Galaxy Z Fold 7, Flip 7, and Galaxy Watch 8 series. Users are now reporting that their orders are shipping as we get closer to the end of the pre-order period.
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Waze says it will combine different types of road alerts ‘in the near future’
The big appeal of Waze is the crowdsourcing of reports of road incidents such as traffic, objects on the road, and, of course, speed traps. It’s often possible for multiple Waze reports to show up in the same location, though, and Waze is now set to start combining those into a single alert.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle continues to tease Gemini Deep Think with mathematics win

The Gemini Deep Think mode announced at I/O 2025 is not here yet, but Google today is highlighting how it achieved a gold-medal level performance in a math, or maths, competition.
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Today’s Android app deals and freebies: Down in Bermuda, INC The Beginning, more
This afternoon’s collection of Google Play deals on Android games and apps are waiting for you below. Just be sure to scope out the discounts we have today on Galaxy Tab S10 FE/+ as well as JBL’s 2025 white/gold Authentics Google Home speakers at $100 off, and the first cash discounts on Samsung’s brand-new M9 and M8 Smart Monitors. As for the apps, we have titles like Down in Bermuda, Dungeon Village 2, INC:The Beginning, and much more below.
Read MoreGalaxy Z Fold 8 won’t revive the same S Pen support as Samsung reviews its options

The Galaxy Z Fold 7 is off to a great start, but naturally, Samsung’s already considering its options for its 2026 model — and not every fan’s going to love what they’re hearing.
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