Google Fi Wireless has brought back a 50% off promo for the new Unlimited Essentials and Unlimited Standard plans for 18 months.

Welcome to episode 56 of Pixelated, a podcast by 9to5Google. This week, we talk more about Google I/O 2025 and Android 16 QPR1, as well as reminisce over Google Photos turning 10.

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In addition to the Veo 3 expansion today, Google confirmed that Gemini Live camera and screen sharing is now available to all Android and iOS users.

At the end of this month, Google Store Domain Northside in Austin, Texas will open as the company’s seventh retail location in the US.

Following last week’s launch at I/O 2025, Google is expanding access to Veo 3 in the Gemini app and Flow, while the Google AI Ultra subscription is coming to more subscribers.

Google today reached out to Pixel Superfans in the UK about a “pre-launch event” this June for the Pixel 10 series and other “upcoming devices.” It does not suggest that Made by Google 2025 is happening any earlier this year.

One of the biggest problems around flip phones has long been the compromise that comes in its form factor. Lesser cameras, smaller batteries, worse performance, and so many more are par for the course for these devices. But with the new Motorola Razr Ultra, we’re getting a device that tries to solve all of those problems and mostly succeeds, but it comes at a cost.

According to a new report, next year’s Galaxy Tab S11 series is going to be bringing some battery upgrades, at least for the largest model, while also reviving a “base” model.

Despite never being a major player, Sony has continued producing its Xperia smartphone lineup for years now, but the company has reportedly decided to stop manufacturing those devices for itself.

Samsung is seemingly struggling to find chip buyers for 3nm chipsets due to low yields, as the company enters its third year in production. This comes as Google has shifted to purchasing its upcoming Tensor G5 SoCs from TSMC instead.

When you think of phone cases, you probably think of something that covers up your entire device. That’s not what “Arc” does, though, with a special case that leaves most of the device exposed and focuses protection on the most crucial areas. Starting today, Arc cases are available for the Galaxy S25 Ultra, and you can also get them for the Pixel 9 series too.

The Phone by Google app is moving closer to a redesign of the incoming call screen that lets you pick between “Single tap” or “Horizontal swipe.”

Last year, Gmail for Android and iOS introduced a summarize feature, and Gemini can now surface summary cards automatically.

With Wear OS 6, Google is finally addressing how most parts of the interface, like media controls, lack an always-on display (AOD).

Google has announced that Lens is coming to YouTube Shorts, starting with a beta that’s going live now.

Following the announcement at I/O 2025 last week, Google is more widely rolling out Gemini Live camera and screen sharing to the iPhone and iPad app.

Recently, Google has changed the legacy “Find your phone” method that some Android owners have used to ring their lost or misplaced phone. In short, people should now use the new Find Hub experience.

With One UI 8 finally available in its earliest form, Samsung’s foundation has been laid for the next few updates until the final release. This update comes as Android 16 QPR1 launched a week prior, showcasing some of Google’s highly anticipated design changes. So, how do they compare? Let’s dig a little deeper.