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Google releases Android 17 QPR1 Beta 1 for Pixel
With the final scheduled release for the Android 17 Beta coming last week, Google today is already moving on to Android 17 QPR1 Beta 1.
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YouTube teams up with SiriusXM for audio ads on podcasts, more
YouTube is turning to an expert in the field, SiriusXM, to provide improved ads for its audio-first content such as podcasts.
Expand Expanding CloseWaymo: Where it’s available, upcoming cities, and new features [April 2026]
Waymo autonomous vehicles date back to Google’s self-driving car project that started in 2009. As of today, you can get a ride in 11 cities across the US.
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Google will fix an Android XR bug leaving Galaxy headsets ‘functionally useless’
An ongoing bug with Android XR has left Samsung’s Galaxy XR headsets in rough shape, with serious performance issues that Google is aware of and working to fix.
Expand Expanding CloseGalaxy Z Fold 7 is now available ‘Re-Newed,’ but it currently costs more than a new one
Samsung is expanding its “Re-Newed” program of refurbished Galaxy devices to the Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Galaxy Z Flip 7, but the pricing leaves a lot to be desired – at the moment, it’s flat out just a bad deal.
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The X app – you know, Twitter – for Android is on fire, but a fix is coming
If you’ve been trying to use the Twitter/X app on Android lately, you’ve probably noticed a whole host of issues. Thankfully, a fix is coming soon.
Expand Expanding CloseOnePlus Watch 4 officially brings Wear OS 6 in a titanium body, mysterious launch plans [Gallery]
OnePlus hasn’t formally announced its next smartwatch – the brand as a whole is in question right now – but the new OnePlus Watch 4 has just been posted to a global OnePlus website, revealing nearly every detail about the Wear OS watch.
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Deals: TCL NXTPAPER 11/14 Android tabs from $180, Galaxy Tab S11 $320 off, Odyssey G7 monitor $504 off, more
Today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break is headlined by TCL NXTPAPER 11 and 14 Android tablets back at Amazon all-time lows from $160 (30% off) alongside its 60 XE NXTPAPER Android phone with e-paper switch at $180 (nearly 30% off). We also have the latest Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 models up to $320 off at Amazon, deals on the latest Google Nest Cam Outdoor, and Samsung’s 40-inch Odyssey G7 180Hz WUHD gaming monitor at $504 off. Head below for a closer look.
Expand Expanding CloseI was excited for Gemini on Android Auto, until I tried it — it could be much better
After seeing what Gemini for Android Auto could do, I, like many, was very excited to get the option in my vehicle, but the truth is, I’m a little disappointed so far.
Expand Expanding CloseSamsung is increasingly worried about first-ever mobile division loss in RAM crisis, report
As AI continues to eat up the market’s RAM output, smartphones are in crisis as costs continue to skyrocket. A new report claims that Samsung is increasingly worried about this, and warning of its first-ever loss in its mobile division.
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Fitbit Public Preview users are getting a redesigned Sleep Score experience with “actionable advice that will help improve your sleep health.”
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Meet adding in-person ‘Take Notes for me’ and Drive ‘projects’
Besides Workspace Intelligence, Google announced a suite of new Workspace features across Drive, Sheets, Meet, and more at Cloud Next 2026. These updates are rolling out over the coming weeks.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle announces ‘Workspace Intelligence’ and TPU 8t + 8i chips
At Cloud Next 2026, Google today announced “Workspace Intelligence” to provide “highly accurate, personalized context for every app.”
Expand Expanding CloseHonor 600 is a spec-heavy budget flagship that looks a lot like an iPhone [Gallery]
Honor has just unveiled its new budget-friendly Honor 600, with a pretty spec-heavy package wrapped up in an iPhone-inspired shell.
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As previously teased, Google Wallet for Android now offers Live Updates for tracking your current flight.
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Today’s Android app deals and freebies: Rusty Lake Paradise, Out There, Underground Blossom, more
Your afternoon lineup of the best Android game and app deals is now ready to roll, including titles like PARANORMASIGHT, Rusty Lake Paradise, Out There: Ω Edition, Underground Blossom, Townopolis, Rusty Lake Hotel, Railways – Train Simulator, Traffix: Traffic Simulator, and more. We also have Samsung Galaxy Ring at as much as $292 off, alongside unlocked Pixel 10 up to $321 off today, and Pixel Watch 4 LTE with 2 years of data included hitting the Amazon all-time low at $110 off. The apps await below.
Read MoreI was happy with my Pixel camera until I tried the Oppo Find X9 Ultra [Gallery]
While there are a ton of different things I care about on my smartphone, the camera is a huge deciding factor. And, for a long time, Google Pixel has been my go-to thanks to its consistency and ease of shooting, but after a week with Oppo Find X9 Ultra, I think I might be carrying a new phone.
Expand Expanding CloseXbox Game Pass Ultimate with cloud gaming gets a price cut and just one trade-off
Microsoft is making big changes to Xbox under new leadership, including today announcing a major price cut for Game Pass Ultimate – the one with cloud gaming.
Expand Expanding CloseChipolo’s Android Find Hub trackers have 1-year battery life, actually, as new wallet launches
Chipolo has a big update on its Find Hub trackers for Android, with the battery life rating having just doubled because, as it turns out, they last longer than anyone expected.
Expand Expanding CloseThose ‘new’ EU battery regulations probably won’t mean hot-swap batteries for your Android phone
EU battery regulations originally published in 2023 are starting to make the rounds again, as the 2027 implementation deadline is fast approaching. With renewed attention, there are a few things to clear up regarding what the “new” regulations mean for Android devices.
Expand Expanding CloseGemini for Home assistant adding Continued Conversation
Instead of having to use Gemini Live for extended speaker or smart display interactions, the Gemini for Home voice assistant is adding Continued Conversation.
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Deals: Pixel Watch 4 LTE $110 off, Pixel 10 up to $321 off, Galaxy Ring from $108, more
Today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break is headlined by a particularly notable Pixel Watch 4 LTE deal with 2 years of data included hitting the Amazon all-time low at $110 off, alongside a chance to land the most affordable unlocked Pixel 10 at up to $321 off today. We have Samsung Galaxy Ring at as much as $292 off (‘excellent’ open-box), this unlocked 2026 Samsung Galaxy phone at $175, and Anker’s 140W 4-port Laptop Charger with smart display is down at $60. Head below for a closer look at the details.
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Amazon sued over killing Chromecast-era Fire TV Sticks, new update policy confirmed
Amazon has been hit with a class-action lawsuit over the death of its first-generation Fire TV products, devices that were released in the same era as Google’s original Chromecasts.
Expand Expanding CloseSamsung’s Galaxy S26 series outsold the S25 by 29% over its first three weeks
2026 is shaping up to be a rocky one for smartphone brands, thanks largely to the ongoing crisis over RAM and storage availability. You wouldn’t know that from looking at early Galaxy S26 sales numbers, though, as a new report shows strong demand for Samsung’s latest trio of flagships.
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