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 is turning to an expert in the field, SiriusXM, to provide improved ads for its audio-first content such as podcasts.
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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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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.
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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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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.
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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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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.
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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.
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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.”
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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.
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At Cloud Next 2026, Google today announced “Workspace Intelligence” to provide “highly accurate, personalized context for every app.”
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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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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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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 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.
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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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