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Google Pixel Tablet has been discontinued, out of stock everywhere
The Pixel Tablet is done, as Google has officially pulled the plug on the slate by entirely deleting the listing on its store.
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Apple has a track record of waiting until the kinks get worked out before it tries its own hand at new devices, but hands-on videos of the iPhone Duo are already starting to show that Apple suffers from some of the same pain points other manufacturers like Samsung do, like the beloved screen crease.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle upgrades all Gemini side panels in Workspace to have the same features
Gemini in Google Workspace can now “complete complex, cross-app tasks” from whatever app you’re working in.
Expand Expanding CloseMotorola teases wide Razr Fold as its ‘next move’ in response to iPhone Duo debut
Apple’s iPhone Duo announcement has triggered a couple of companies, and it’s apparently warranted at least one teaser for even more foldables. This one seems to be a wide version of the Motorola Razr Fold.
Expand Expanding CloseiPhone Duo is thicker and heavier than basically every Android foldable
The days of foldables being an Android-only experience are over. The iPhone Duo is set to arrive next month for a relatively-competitive $2,000 price point, and it seems like Apple’s decision to sit back and observe since the launch of the original Galaxy Fold more or less paid off — that is, until you consider the iPhone Duo’s size and shape.
Expand Expanding ClosePixel 11 gets early September update, not Android 17 QPR1 [U: OTA images]
We’re expecting the stable release of Android 17 QPR1 in September. Before that, Google is rolling out an out-of-cycle update to the Pixel 11 series with a September 2026 security patch.
Expand Expanding CloseSamsung reacts to Apple’s foldable iPhone Duo; ‘reheating our leftovers’
Samsung is apparently of two minds when it comes to reacting to Apple’s first foldable device, with some interesting reactions to the iPhone Duo’s unveiling, calling the device “a Sims sequel” and “reheating our leftovers.”
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Apple’s iPhone Duo foldable has the same IP68 protection as Pixel Fold – temporary
Apple did the thing. The first foldable iPhone has arrived with the new iPhone Duo delivering a pretty compelling package for interested foldable customers who don’t want to give up on iOS. It also addresses a durability gap that few others have managed with IP68 protection but, like Pixel 11 Pro Fold, that’s only a temporary rating for the iPhone Duo.
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Mid-week Android app deals and freebies: Loads of Final Fantasy games, Secret of Mana, more
The mid-week Google Play app and game deals are ready, and loaded with plenty of Square Enix classics. Highlights include CHRONO TRIGGER, Secret of Mana, Legend of Mana, Actraiser Renaissance, COLLECTION of SaGa FF LEGEND, FINAL FANTASY VII, Trials of Mana, Adventures of Mana, Romancing SaGa3, CHAOS RINGS Ⅲ, and more. We also have a massive $500+ price drop lands on Galaxy Z Fold 8 as well as another shot at the new Moto Tag 2 trackers back down at $17.50 each.
Read MoreHonor Magic 9 Pro Max melds a classic ARRI camera with an iPhone-like look, launches this month
Honor has officially shown off its next flagship, the Honor Magic 9 Pro Max, which has a pretty familiar-looking design, a massive camera powered by ARRI, and a release date that’s mere weeks away.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Search kicks off the NFL season with Live Game Feeds and fantasy football advice
Tonight’s game between the New England Patriots and the Seattle Seahawks isn’t just a Super Bowl LX rematch — it’s also the official start of the 2026 NFL season. Google has invested pretty heavily in football over the past few years through YouTube TV, but today, it’s giving Search some big improvements to make following the season a little easier.
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Deals: Galaxy Z Fold 8 up to $500+ off, Moto Tag 2 trackers from $17.50, new liquid-cooled Qi2.2 power bank, more
Today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break is headlined by a chance to land up to a massive $500 or more off Galaxy Z Fold 8 alongside the return of all-time low pricing on the new Moto Tag 2 trackers at $17.50 each. Just be sure to scope out the now even lower launch deal on UGREEN’s liquid-cooled Qi2.2 MagFlow Pro 25W Qi2.2 power bank, these up to 50% off Amazon Fire tablets from $77 and even more down below.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Messages rolls out Keep Notes integration on Android
Following the September 2026 Android Drop announcement last week, Google Messages is widely rolling out its new Keep Notes integration.
Expand Expanding CloseGalaxy Z Fold 8 is $1,599 with a free Galaxy Watch and more in new Samsung deal
Samsung has a killer deal on its Galaxy Z Fold 8 foldable, with a new discount taking the price down to $1,599 with a free Galaxy Watch included in the deal, though there is one slight catch.
Expand Expanding CloseTwo Galaxy S27 models will get Samsung’s Privacy Display, not just the Ultra
New reports coming from industry sources close to Samsung suggest the smartphone maker will equip not just the Galaxy S27 Ultra with its Privacy Display panels, but the Galaxy S27 Pro, as well.
Expand Expanding CloseSamsung has just one piece of advice for Apple’s first iPhone foldable
Samsung has been pushing the foldable market ahead for several years now and, arguably, makes some of the best foldable devices out there. But Apple is about to make its long-awaited debut with the first iPhone foldable, and Samsung has some advice.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Pixel phones get thin ‘sandstone’ cases from Dbrand’s new ‘MNML’ brand [Gallery]
Dbrand is launching a new brand, “MNML,” which is built around offering thinner, subtle cases for popular smartphones including select Google Pixel models.
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Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro Max has a 13.3-inch display, Android 17, and a 12,000 mAh battery
Xiaomi has a new flagship Android tablet incoming, with the Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro Max packing a huge display and battery with Android 17 out of the box.
Expand Expanding CloseHands-on: Honor’s Robot Phone is probably the coolest phone you still can’t buy
Decked out with a gimbal and shockingly good camera, the Robot Phone is one of the weirdest devices to come out of Honor. Even if you ignore the fact that it’s limited to China, Honor can’t keep up with demand.
Expand Expanding CloseGemini app makes Daily Brief free in the US
After introducing at I/O 2026 in May, Google is making Daily Brief in the Gemini app available for free in the US.
Expand Expanding CloseThe Sideload 043: Your repairable future
Welcome to episode 43 of The Sideload, a 9to5Google podcast. This week, Will is joined by 9to5’s Daniel Bader for an interview with Fairphone’s CTO Chandler Hatton. The trio discusses the brand-new Fairphone Gen 6+, the company’s first official US launch, the appetite for repairable devices amid the growing RAM crunch, and much more.
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Expand Expanding CloseHands-on: Nothing’s $25 CMF Buds Neo are way better than the price suggests
Last month, Nothing’s CMF brand launched a new pair of $25 earbuds in the CMF Buds Neo. Too good to be true, I figured, but after getting my hands on them, I’m pleasantly surprised by what they bring to the table despite some expected downsides.
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Google Maps speedometer disappears on Android Auto for some, traffic data still missing too
Android Auto users are reporting an issue where the Google Maps speedometer, available for mere months, is randomly vanishing.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Find Hub update brings new ‘Remembered’ tab with Gemini
Following last week’s Android Drop, Google is now rolling out an app update that brings the “Remembered” tab to Find Hub.
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