Google I/O 2026 Keynote live blog
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Google I/O 2026 Keynote live blog
I/O 2026 kicks off today as Google’s biggest event of the year to showcase what’s new for users and developers. Gemini and AI will undoubtedly be the big focus. Join us as we live blog the two-hour keynote live from Mountain View.
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Deals: Galaxy S26 Ultra + Buds 4 Pro $375 off, Nothing Phone (4a) Pro $450, Lenovo Idea Tab Pro $237, more
Today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break is headlined by unlocked Galaxy S26 Ultra now $250 off for Memorial Day, or $375 off bundled with Galaxy Buds 4 Pro. We also have a rare deal on 2026 Nothing Phone (4a) Pro down at $450 joining the ongoing Amazon all-time low on Nothing Headphone (a), as well as Lenovo’s Idea Tab Pro 12.7-inch 3K Android tablet down to $237.50 (40% off) and Microsoft’s Xbox Ally PC gaming handheld is $100 off for Memorial Day, and the now live Nintendo Switch 2: Choose Your Game console bundle deal – this could be the best deal we get all year on Switch 2. Head below for a closer look at the details.
Expand Expanding CloseThis free camera app adapts to your shot and ditches overprocessing, and it’s only on Android [Gallery]
While you’re usually best served by the camera app built into your smartphone, there’s a growing number of third-party apps that can offer a different, often even better experience. Released this week, VWFNDR + MBL is a new camera app that adapts to you as the photographer, putting out results free of excessive processing – and it’s Android-only to start.
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TCL rolling out Google TV update with Dolby upgrades, Disney+ fix
TCL has announced new updates heading to its Google TV sets which deliver upgrades for Dolby Vision and Atmos, as well as fixing an issue with Disney+.
Expand Expanding CloseYou can try Proton’s privacy-first version of Google Drive for just $1
Cloud storage is undeniably useful, but you’re often giving up privacy for it. That’s where Proton Drive comes in, offering cloud storage and many of the same tools you’d get with Google Drive or Microsoft OneDrive, but with a focus on privacy, and great pricing on top. Right now, you can try it for just $1.
Expand Expanding CloseHow to watch Google I/O 2026 kick off live
Google I/O 2026 starts today, and every bit of developer and Android news that comes with it will be announced via livestream and in person for all to watch. Here’s how to tune in.
Expand Expanding CloseNarwal Freo Z10 Turbo is a massive upgrade over your old robovac, and it’s $599 for a limited time
Robot vacuums aren’t a new idea, but if you’ve been using the same old one for years, you’d be shocked at what newer models are capable of. One of those highly-capable new models is Narwal Freo Z10 Turbo, which packs flagship-tier features that would often cost upwards of $1,000 into a package that costs just $599, but only for a limited time.
Expand Expanding CloseYouTube removes dedicated ‘Subscriptions’ tab from mobile app in new test
YouTube is no stranger to redesigns, but the next one could throw your muscle memory for a loop. The mobile app might be getting an all-new layout that removes the Subscriptions tab from the navigation bar, and I can’t say I’m a fan.
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You can now buy Moto Tag 2 with UWB in Android Find Hub, longer battery life
Announced earlier this year, Moto Tag 2 has quietly gone on sale in recent weeks with UWB support in Android Find Hub and longer battery life.
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Today’s Android app deals and freebies: Greak Memories of Azur, Bloons TD 6, more
Alongside the now live 2026 Memorial Day sale events at Amazon and Best Buy, your Monday afternoon lineup of the best Android game and app deals is now ready to roll. Highlights include Greak: Memories of Azur, Bloons TD 6, TLOTS: Gold Edition, Skel and Defense, Argo’s Choice: Offline Game, Slime Craft, and more. We also have the new Nothing Headphone (a) hitting the best Amazon price ever at $169 (all colors) and Nothing Phone (3) at $160 off as well as up to $112 off Google Nest Doorbell (Wired, 3rd Gen) and up to $1,000 off Windows Copilot+ PCs/gaming laptops. All of the app deals await below.
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Google Pixel 10 is $299 in Mint Mobile deal with your first year of cellular service
If you’re on the hunt for a good smartphone for cheap, Mint Mobile’s current Pixel 10 deal is an absolute steal, selling the phone itself for just $299 with your first year of service.
Expand Expanding CloseWalmart just launched six new Android 16 tablets starting at $97, and they look shockingly decent [Gallery]
Walmart is not the first brand anyone thinks of when it comes to Android tablets, but the retailer’s Onn brand has just dropped six new models all running Android 16 and, on paper at least, they look surprisingly good.
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Deals: Best Buy Memorial Day sale, Nothing Headphone (a) all-time low, Phone (3), $1,000 off Windows Copilot+ PCs, more
The official 2026 Memorial Day sales at Amazon and Best Buy are now live, but today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break is headlined by the new Nothing Headphone (a) hitting the best Amazon price ever at $169 (all colors), the unlocked Nothing Phone (3) at $160 off, and the affordable CMF Watch 3 Pro down at $69. We also have up to $1,000 off Windows Copilot+ PCs/gaming laptops with deals from $500, Anker’s Travel Essentials sale at up to 38% off – bundle deals, FREE gifts, and more with deals from just $13. Head below for a closer look at the details.
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OnePlus resumes rollout of latest OxygenOS update following boot issues
OnePlus has confirmed that it is resuming the rollout of select OxygenOS updates that were paused due to issues causing boot problems and more on various OnePlus devices.
Expand Expanding CloseGalaxy Z Fold 8 and ‘Wide’ specs leak with alleged battery and camera upgrades
According to a new report, Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 8 will finally get some needed spec updates, including improved cameras and battery size.
Expand Expanding CloseGboard Material 3 Expressive redesign of shortcuts more widely rolling out
Gboard introduced a Material 3 Expressive redesign of shortcuts in January that is now seeing wider availability for beta users.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle updates Find Hub app with location notifications
Google is rolling out an update to the Find Hub app on Android that lets you add location sharing notifications.
Expand Expanding CloseGradient Google icon redesign rolling out on Android, iOS, & web
Following our report last month, Google is beginning to roll out its gradient icon redesign for Workspace apps.
Expand Expanding CloseMore of Google Pixel’s new 3D emoji for Android 17 have leaked, here’s a quick look [Gallery]
Earlier this week, Google revealed a first look at some new 3D redesigns for the emoji found on Google Pixel phones and other Google products, and now we’re getting a closer look at all of the changes ahead of their Android 17 release.
Expand Expanding CloseGemini app rolling out ‘Extended’ thinking level, new 3rd-party app integrations
Ahead of I/O 2026, Google continues to roll out Gemini app features, with some users now seeing a “Thinking level” option.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle hasn’t shown any reason for ‘Googlebook’ laptops to exist, so why should we be excited?
We’ve been hearing about Google’s behind-the-scenes work to move its laptop efforts over to Android, but now that we’ve seen “Googlebook,” I’m not really sure I’m sold yet. Honestly, I don’t think Google has shown any reason for these laptops to exist at all.
Expand Expanding CloseWhat new Google Messages features are rolling out [May 2026]
Like other Google apps, Messages for Android A/B tests many features. It can take the RCS/SMS client a rather long time to actually launch new functionality in stable. From various reports, Google announcements, and devices we’ve checked, this is the current state of Messages.
Expand Expanding CloseYour back deserves a better desk chair – LiberNovo Maxis and Omni chairs are designed just for you
If you’re currently sitting at a desk for work or gaming and feel that little ache in your back, you’re not along. Thankfully, LiberNovo has a solution in its Maxis and Omni chairs that are designed not only to be the ultimate ergonomic solution – Omni is the world’s first dynamic ergonomic chair and the winner of the Red Dot Product Design and iF Design awards for 2026, with GreenGuard Gold Certified on top of that – but also designed for you in mind, not just the “Average Joe.”
Expand Expanding CloseThe Sideload 034: Your Google I/O 2026 primer
Welcome to episode 34 of The Sideload, a 9to5Google podcast. This week, Will is joined by 9to5‘s own Ben Schoon as he breaking his usual release schedule to bring you a guide on what to expect next week at Google I/O 2026.
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