The new Google Home Speaker has an issue where it downloads hundreds of gigabytes of data in the background for some owners.
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What’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: Troll Parkour, Good Snowman, Harvest Moon, more
Today’s best Google Play app and game deals are ready, including Troll Parkour, A Good Snowman, Dream Breach Survivor, Harvest Moon: Skytree Village, Harvest Moon: Home Sweet Home, Harvest Moon: The Lost Valley, A Humble Hero, Cosmic Express, RPG Knight Bewitched, Newtro Boxing, and more. Just be sure to dive into a chance to score Galaxy Z Fold 8 up to $570 off and what might be one of your last chances at the Galaxy Tab S12 launch deals – $550+ off with trades, FREE $200 Amazon credit, and more. The apps await below.
Read MoreI’ve struggled to use Samsung displays for years, but the Galaxy S27 may finally fix that; here’s why
The Samsung Galaxy S27 display may be getting a DC-dimming upgrade, and that will be a huge boon for people sensitive to PWM dimming.
Expand Expanding CloseSpotify’s ‘QR code verification’ cracks down on sharing and could ban you for a year
Spotify is rolling out a new method of cracking down on Family plan sharing, with “QR code verification” that’s not particularly hard to work around, but has major consequences if you miss the window.
Expand Expanding CloseYou should pick up this $850 Pixel 10 Pro XL over its $1,300 sequel
Whether you’re in need of a new phone or you’re trying to get some early Christmas shopping out of the way, Amazon has a killer deal on a Pixel 10 Pro XL that might make you forget all about RAMageddon.
Expand Expanding CloseSamsung’s Android 18-based One UI 10 update sounds like it might be a big deal
While Android 17 is still trickling out to Android phones, Samsung is undoubtedly cooking up its Android 18-based One UI 10 update behind the scenes and, based on some early leaks, it at least sounds like it could be a reasonably big one.
Expand Expanding CloseAndroid Auto ‘Work Account’ support would allow for easy switching in work vehicles
Support for work accounts was recently discovered in an unreleased version of Android Auto. It could be a perfect feature for users who need to connect to their work vehicle without personal apps enabled.
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Google TV shows off its ‘new’ features in fullscreen roundup when you turn on your TV [Gallery]
Google TV is rolling out its latest feature roundup, showcasing new features and additions that have rolled out in recent months.
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Deals: Galaxy Z Fold 8 up to $570 off, Galaxy Tab S12 + FREE $200 gift card, Sony 1000XM6 buds, more
Today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break is headlined by Galaxy Z Fold 8 up to $570 off courtesy of Best Buy alongside a fleeting chance to secure the Galaxy Tab S12 launch deals ending soon – up to $550+ off with trades, FREE $200 Amazon credit, and more. You can also land the originally $2,000 Samsung 4K 3D Odyssey gaming monitor down at $900 today as well as Sony’s latest WF-1000XM6 ANC buds hitting a new all-time low at $238. Head below for a closer look at the details.
Expand Expanding CloseDizzying lineup of Galaxy Z Fold 9 devices leaks, including the Galaxy Z ‘Slide’
The Galaxy Z Fold 9 lineup looks complicated. Not only does Samsung reportedly plan to add another Fold model, but a slideable phone called the “Galaxy Z Slide.”
Expand Expanding CloseSamsung reportedly hasn’t finalized Galaxy S27 details, considers February launch
It would be “February at the latest,” but Samsung has yet to set a launch date under pressure to finalize component details for the Galaxy S27 Pro and Ultra.
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Moto Tag 2 is no longer $19.99 as the UWB tracker gears up for Pixel Tag competition
The Moto Tag 2 was always supposed to be $30, but a long-running introductory discount left the Find Hub tracker cheaper. Now, that deal has ended.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Phone app beta rolls out Contacts bottom bar tab [U]
Last year’s Material 3 Expressive redesign of the Phone by Google app removed the Contacts tab, but it’s now coming back.
Expand Expanding CloseWyze’s latest weight scale has a display you can actually see, Google Health sync
Wyze has released a new BodyScan Plus scale that syncs with Google Health and Android Health Connect while fixing a long-running problem with scales – this one actually lets you see the display.
Expand Expanding CloseThe COROS Pace 4 is a smartwatch for running and clear reasons to buy over Wear OS
Acclaimed Japanese marathon champion Suguru Osako’s special edition COROS Pace 4 lasts a whopping 19 days on a single charge, including over 41 hours of real-time GPS tracking.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle support pages start defaulting to AI chatbots – it might be for the best
Google is starting to move its support pages from detailed articles to AI summaries with a chatbot, with an added set of steps to access the full details of the any given page.
Expand Expanding CloseiPhone Duo has a bigger battery than Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Pixel 11 Pro Fold
Apple’s iPhone Duo may be thicker and heavier than most Android foldables, but it makes use of that space with a bigger battery compared to its main competitors, with a bigger battery than both the Galaxy Z Fold 8 and PIxel 11 Pro Fold.
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