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This Android phone could double as your next Windows PC, but you won’t want it to
If you’ve been dreaming of a life that revolves around just a single device — your phone — capable of replacing your laptop, desktop, and more, a new piece of hardware might give you exactly what you’re looking for. Unfortunately, you’ll need to accept some cut corners to get there.
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Deals: Galaxy Fold 7 $492 off, Pixel 9a up to $285 off, Lenovo Yoga 2-in-1 $400 off, Google smart TVs, more
Wednesday’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break is kicking off with a nearly $500 price drop at Amazon on the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 with as much as $1,000 off for folks trading in for one, alongside the ongoing deals on Samsung’s 2025 Galaxy Tab S10 Lite. We also have deals on Google Pixel 9a at $100 off via Amazon as well as an open-box listing at Best Buy with $285 off the list price. Moving on, we also spotted a sizable $400 off Lenovo’s AMD-powered Yoga 7 2-in-1 2K OLED touchscreen Copilot+ PC, TCL’s 65-inch Q8 144Hz Google Smart TV at $1,500 off the original 2025 launch price, and Nothing Ear (a) wireless ANC earbuds down at $59. Head below for a closer look.
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Deals: Galaxy Watch 8 $160 off, Tab S10 Lite down at $280, Samsung Ark curved monitor $1,500 off, M8 Smart Monitor, more
Today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break awaits below starting with a chance to score the 44mm Galaxy Watch 8 at a sizable $160 off as well as Samsung’s 2025 Galaxy Tab S10 Lite from $280. On the monitor side of things we have Samsung’s stunning 55-inch Odyssey Ark 2nd-gen 4K at a massive $1,500 off joined by its 32-inch M8 Smart Monitor starting down at $400 today ($300 off). Those offers join a $160 price drop on the latest Bose QuietComfort Headphones and even more down below.
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How to take pictures of the Northern Lights with Google Pixel and other Android phones
The Northern Lights have been visible in huge portions of the Northern Hemisphere due to stronger geomagnetic storms. Here’s how to take a picture of the Northern Lights using a Google Pixel smartphone or other Android devices.
Expand Expanding CloseWhat’s new in Android’s January 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.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle app finally redesigns voice search on Android
Google is rolling out a significant redesign and modernization of voice search on Android.
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Deals: Galaxy phones from $170, Moto Razr Ultra $500 off w/ FREE watch/buds, Samsung monitors up to $520 off, more
Today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break is kicking off with deals on some of the most affordable Samsung Galaxy phones. We have the new A17 down at $170 again alongside up to $200 off Galaxy S25 FE models, and more. Just be sure to also scope out this giant 83% price drop on the official Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Smart Book Cover at just $15. From there, we also have Moto Razr Ultra at $500 off with a FREE smartwatch and a pair buds thrown in alongside Samsung’s 32-inch 4K 240Hz Odyssey OLED G8 monitor at $521 off. Scope it all out below.
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Google calls Android’s new sideloading flow ‘high friction’
Google announced changes to Android app sideloading last year that would require developer verification as a safety measure, but the company somewhat backtracked with a solution for “experienced users” that would allow for installs without verification. Google is now doing some early prep work on the “Install without verifying” flow, which Google itself calls “high friction.”
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Threads is reportedly getting more visitors on Android than Twitter/X is
A new report has been published, indicating that X users are dwindling while the number of Android and iOS visits to Threads has steadily increased and surpassed the Twitter it once was.
Expand Expanding CloseAsus confirms it will ‘no longer’ make Android smartphones as it shifts focus to AI
Asus has reiterated that it will “no longer” be making “new” Android smartphones with its focus shifting towards the market built up by AI.
Expand Expanding CloseNo one cares about Android accessories, but is that finally changing?
Smartphone accessories aren’t just add-ons, they’re a huge part of the experience of using and owning your device. But, for Android users, it’s often felt like we’re getting the short end of the stick, with a whole world of accessories that only ever seem to care about the iPhone. Finally, though, that feels like it’s changing.
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Deals: New Galaxy Tab A11+ first discount, Galaxy Z Fold 7 $400+ off, Pixel Watch 3, Google Smart TV $450 off, more
Friday’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break stars off with the first cash discount on the new Galaxy Tab A11+ alongside up to $100 off with trade-ins. From there we move over to the Galaxy Z Fold 7 with as much as $400 offthe list price, Google’s 45mm black Pixel Watch 3 LTE hitting the Amazon low at $260 off the original price, and this 50% price drop on a 65-inch TCL 4K mini-LED Google Smart TV at $450. Hit the jump for a closer look at everything.
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MediaTek Dimensity 9500s and Dimensity 8500 debut for Android’s ‘flagship killer’ phones
One big trend in Android in recent years has been positioning self-proclaimed “flagship killer” smartphones at a lower price point by dropping down to a last-gen or step-down chipset. With its new Dimensity 9500s and Dimensity 8500 chipsets, MediaTek is looking to power those devices.
Expand Expanding CloseGmail just made changing your email address so much easier; here’s how
Google is finally giving users the option to change their Gmail address without deleting their account or making a new one, and it’s so easy to do.
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Deals: Nest Doorbell 3rd Gen Amazon low, Nest Cam 25% off, Samsung Odyssey G7 monitor $440 off, more
Starting off with a return Amazon all-time low on Google’s new Nest Doorbell 3rd Gen at nearly 30% off, today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break also features the ongoing 25% price drop on Google’s latest 3rd Gen Nest Cam as well as hundreds in savings across the Pixel 10 smartphone lineup. From there we move over to some display deals – Samsung’s 2025 37-inch Odyssey G7 180Hz 4K curved gaming monitor at $440 off and as much as $1,300 in savings on Samsung’s The Frame smart TVs. All of that and more awaits below.
Expand Expanding CloseMany Google Fast Pair devices need an update to patch exploits that allowed attackers to track you
Google’s Fast Pair protocol delivers one of the best Bluetooth experiences you’ll find today, automatically pairing wireless earbuds, speakers, and other accessories and sharing those details across your account. Unfortunately, a new paper reveals some pretty serious security concerns with some Fast Pair devices, and you’ll need to update each of your gadgets individually to fix it.
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Deals: Bose QuietComfort Ultra headphones up to $150 off, Galaxy S25 Ultra $320 off, Galaxy Tab S11, more
Today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break is starting off with some Samsung deals. Alongside the ongoing offers on is latest Galaxy Watch releases at up to 50% off, we are also tracking Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 at $210 offvia Amazon and as much as $320 in savings on unlocked Galaxy S25 Ultra handsets. From there we move over to some deals on Bose QuietComfort Ultra Bluetooth Headphones at $150 off joined by UGREEN’s FineTrack Slim S Wallet Tracker Card with native Samsung Find app support at under $24, and even more down below.
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Deals: Galaxy Watch 8/Ultra up to 49% off, Pixel Watch 3 $140 off, 240Hz Odyssey OLED monitor $498 off, more
Today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break is starting off with a chance to score some deep deals on Samsung’s latest wearables with the Galaxy Watch 8 starting at $225 and as much as $320 off the Ultra 2025. We also spotted a solid discount on Pixel Watch 3 at up to $240 off the original list price, but over on the desktop side of things we have Samsung’s 32-inch 4K 240Hz Odyssey OLED G8 monitor at $498 off and the brand new Anker 13-in-1 Nano Docking Station with a built-in removable hub from CES 2026 just at a new $110 all-time low. Check it all out below.
Expand Expanding CloseAyaneo delays slider Android gaming phone to address shipping and support concerns
Ayaneo might’ve made a splash late last year with is Xperia Play-esque Pocket Play smartphone, but if you’ve been holding out on buying one of those over, say, a new Pixel, you’ll need to wait a little longer.
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Google’s short-lived ‘Dark web report’ tool shuts down this week
Unless you get the occasional warning email that your Runescape email was found on the dark web, you’d be forgiven for forgetting Google had a tool that scanned the dark web for your leaked info. This is a reminder that it shuts down this week.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle and Walmart partner to bring AI shopping recommendations to Gemini
Shopping appears to be one of the big pushes for AI in 2026, and Google is giving Gemini about as large as a boost as it could in this arena thanks to a new partnership with Walmart.
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Deals: Galaxy S25 FE Amazon low from $450, Lenovo Tab One $90, LG OLED $1,500 off, Pixel 10, more
Your 9to5Toys Lunch Break is now ready to roll starting with the Best Buy Winter sale with a host of ongoing Pixel 10 deals at up to $300 off alongside up to $700 off Copilot+ and gaming laptops, and LG’s value-packed 77-inch B5 OLED TV at $1,500 off. We also spotted Samsung’s Galaxy S25 FE hitting Amazon lows today at $200 off starting from $450 as well as Lenovo’s 2025 Tab One Android tablet at just $90. Scope it all out below.
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Notability, a popular note-taking app for iOS, is finally coming to Android
Roughly 15 years after its launch on iOS, the popular note-taking app Notability is finally coming to Android in the near future.
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Deals: Pixel Watch 4 up to $100 off again, Lenovo 2-in-1 Copilot+ PC $450 off, 2025 The Frame from $598, more
Alongside the ongoing launch deals on the new Galaxy Tab A11+ and the Galaxy A17 from $170, today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break has some fresh deals to scope out. Now sitting alongside the return of $100 price drops on Pixel Watch 4, we also have the OnePlus New Year sale loaded with FREE add-on gear as well a $450 price drop on Lenovo’s AMD-powered Yoga 7 2-in-1 2K touchscreen Copilot+ PC and $635 off its RTX 5060 Legion 7i OLED gaming laptop. Elsewhere, be sure to scope out this particularly notable deal on Samsung’s most affordable 2025 The Frame TVs at up to $450 off. Everything else awaits below.
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