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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.”
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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.
Expand Expanding CloseSamsung’s first Android XR glasses leak in 25 styles alongside 9-hour battery, specs [Gallery]
Samsung’s first Android XR glasses are right around the corner and, ahead of launch, another leak reveals every style you’ll be able to buy.
Expand Expanding CloseHere’s the full list of OnePlus devices getting Android 17, but it’s not OxygenOS
OxygenOS, the flavor of Android for OnePlus devices, is officially going away as the brand steps out of the global market, with Oppo’s ColorOS taking over starting with Android 17. And, now, we have an official list of OnePlus devices getting Android 17 starting later this month.
Expand Expanding CloseOppo confirms list of devices getting its Android 17 update, rollout starts this month
Oppo has officially revealed ColorOS 17, its Android 17 update, to global markets this week and, along with that, confirmed a list of devices poised to get the update.
Expand Expanding CloseIf a Chromebook wasn’t for you, Googlebook isn’t either
Let’s not pretend; if you weren’t sold on a Chromebook, Googlebook isn’t for you either.
Expand Expanding CloseGemini ‘Task’ redesign integrates Spark into the main chat app
In addition to revamping settings and the navigation drawer, Google is combining its Spark personal agent with the main Gemini chat experience.
Expand Expanding CloseWhat’s new in Android’s October 2026 Google System Updates [U]
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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Monday’s Android app deals and freebies: Slime, CHUCHEL, Toziuha Night, House of Da Vinci, more
Today’s best Google Play app and game deals are ready, including Friend of a Slime: Survivors, CHUCHEL, Toziuha Night: OotA, The House of Da Vinci 2, Death Road to Canada, Mutropolis, Lumino City, LUNA The Shadow Dust, The Longing, and more. We also have a chance to land a FREE $200 Amazon gift card with a Samsung Galaxy Tab S12+ purchase joined by the LG Deal Days sale with up to $1,200 off its latest mini LED and OLED TVs, and loads of hangover Nothing Prime Day deals still live from $25. Monday’s apps await below.
Read MoreChromecast with Google TV gets first update of 2026
Following the last release 11 months ago, Google is rolling out the first update of 2026 to the Chromecast with Google TV (4K).
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle’s Fitbit Air is getting a shiny new Metal Mesh band and better automatic tracking
The Fitbit Air is finally getting another band option that isn’t fabric or polyurethane. Instead, the Metal Mesh band might actually take the Fitbit Air up a notch.
Expand Expanding CloseSamsung is now rolling out Android 17 to these older Galaxy devices in the US
Samsung’s One UI 9 update is now available for the Galaxy S24 and Z Fold/Flip 6, a month after the official rollout was initiated.
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