Here’s everything new in Android 17 QPR3 Beta 2 [Gallery]
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Here’s everything new in Android 17 QPR3 Beta 2 [Gallery]
Google today rolled out Android 17 QPR3 Beta 2 with a number of fixes for Pixel devices.
Expand Expanding CloseThe Sideload 048: It’s AI Mania, Not AI Psychosis
Welcome to episode 48 of The Sideload, a 9to5Google podcast. This week, Will is joined by Daniel Bader to discuss AI mania, vibe coding, and the uneasy feeling of finding useful tools in an industry you inherently cannot trust.
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Expand Expanding CloseAndroid 17 QPR3 Beta 2 for Pixel rolling out with 21 fixes
The Android 17 QPR3 preview ahead of the March 2027 launch continues today with Beta 2 for Google Pixel devices.
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Payday: Aces High playtest on Meta Quest and Steam comes with a free mask this week
Payday’s first full-VR game is on the cusp of release, but you don’t have to wait! Join the playtest now and get exclusive rewards when the full game releases on November 5.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle upgrading Gemini for Android Auto with Personal Intelligence
Google is beginning to roll out Personal Intelligence for Gemini on Android Auto and Android Automotive (cars with Google built-in).
Expand Expanding CloseYouTube starts hiding the dislike button on normal videos
After removing dislike counts years ago, new UI tests at YouTube are making it harder to even using the dislike button at all.
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Today’s Android app deals and freebies: Chrono Trigger, Next Level, Not A Bot, more
Today’s best Google Play app and game deals are ready, including DRAGON QUEST IV, Next Level, Not A Bot, Eco inc. Save the Earth, Cafeteria Nipponica, Spin Miner: Idle Gold Tycoon, Chrono Trigger, and more. If you’re quick you might also still have a shot at Galaxy S26 Ultra at a giant $455 off as well as Best Buy’s 1-day Samsung flash sale, and TCL’s TAB 10 Gen 4 Android Tablet at just $150. The apps await below.
Read MoreSamsung has updated these Galaxy devices to Android 17
Samsung is now rolling out its Android 17-based update, One UI 9, to its collection of supported Galaxy smartphones and tablets. Here’s the full list of devices that have been updated so far, and what you should know about the update.
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You can cut your cell phone bill to $10/month or get a Pixel 11 for $400 right now – here’s how
Mint Mobile has two killer offers going for cell service and/or a Google Pixel 11, both of which can save you hundreds compared to the alternatives.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle says Chrome’s Safe Browsing Enhanced Protection mode makes users 10x safer
Chrome today announced the latest features for Safe Browsing Enhanced Protection. Google says this mode makes users ten times safer from phishing, social engineering, notification abuse, and other scams compared to Standard Protection.
Expand Expanding CloseOlder Pixel phones appear to be getting Google’s new 3D emoji
Google’s redesigned 3D emoji library debuted on the Pixel 11, but might now be slowly appearing on older Pixel devices.
Expand Expanding CloseIron Man himself now officially endorses Snap’s latest smart glasses
Snap Specs are available for pre-order now, and actor Robert Downey Jr. is joining the team after he said he “was absolutely sold on Specs within 40 seconds.”
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Deals: Galaxy S26 Ultra $455 off brand new, TCL Android tab at $150, docks, magnetic chargers, more
Alongside Galaxy Z Fold 8 up to $570 off courtesy of Best Buy and chance to secure the Galaxy Tab S12 launch deals up to $550+ off with trades, FREE $200 Amazon credit, and more, we are starting things off with a giant $455 price drop on Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (could disappear at any minute). We also have 2026 TCL TAB 10 Gen 4 Android Tablet down at $150, launch deals on the new smart display-equipped Baseus Spacemate RD1 docks at up to 35% off, Anker’s 2026 Prime 25W 3-in-1 Foldable magnetic charger at 35% off, and UGREEN’s all-new 10,000mAh Smart Display power bank at the $60 low. Check it all out below.
Expand Expanding CloseThis Garmin Instinct Crossover deal makes it $400 less than the latest model
Get month-long battery life, physical watch hands, all the health tracking you need, and more for just $249 with this Garmin Instinct Crossover deal.
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Spotify podcast memberships let you support your favorite shows and get added perks
Spotify may not be a dedicated podcast platform, but it is launching a big new feature in podcast memberships that let you support your favorite shows in exchange for added perks.
Expand Expanding CloseThe real reason to care about Vivo’s latest phone is the camera [Gallery]
The Vivo V80 sports flagship design quality, a massive 7200mAh battery, Center-Stage selfie camera, IP68/69 ingress protection, and one of the wildest AI camera modes I’ve seen yet.
Expand Expanding CloseXiaomi 18 Pro gears up for global debut with rumored battery cuts and €1,449 starting price
Ouch. That’s the reaction many will probably have around pricing for the Xiaomi 18 Pro series when it lands globally, with prices starting at €1,449 according to a new leak.
Expand Expanding CloseModretro’s Chromatic is more transparent and cheaper than ever; how could I not love it?
As a retro gamer, I’ve tried all manner of consoles aiming to replace my OG Game Boy Color, but not many that scratch the itch of the recently released Chromatic Transparent from Modretro. It’s, honestly, the best way to replicate the feeling of the original hardware while improving in so many key ways.
Expand Expanding CloseThe Galaxy S26 Ultra just hit its lowest price in months
If you are in the market for a new device, you cannot go wrong with the Galaxy S26 Ultra with a deal bringing the device below $950 on Amazon right now.
Expand Expanding CloseGalaxy S27 might drop to 8GB of RAM; other Android phones could go back to 4GB
As the AI industry continues to directly cause a crisis in the availability of RAM, new rumors suggest that the Galaxy S27 could downgrade to 8GB of RAM, while other Android brands could go back to 4GB for some models.
Expand Expanding CloseWyze Solar Cam has a 2K camera and needs just an hour of sunlight to keep recording
Wyze is launching a new Solar Cam that has a camera that matches the best Google Nest has to offer, while needing just an hour of sunlight to avoid needing to manually recharge.
Expand Expanding CloseFoldables are about to get huge
Good morning. Today I’m reading about an incredible medical plagiarism scandal, replaying the original Ocarina of Time ahead of its remake’s November 5th release, jamming to the dark new Fontaines D.C. album, and using Gemini to prep for the upcoming fantasy basketball season.
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Expand Expanding CloseSome Google Home Speakers downloading massive amounts of data in the background
The new Google Home Speaker has an issue where it downloads hundreds of gigabytes of data in the background for some owners.
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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