Will Sattelberg

Most smartphone rumor cycles have some amount of conflicting information, and the Galaxy S26 Ultra isn’t immune. Throughout this summer, leakers have gone back and forth on whether or not Samsung’s next supersized flagship would feature a battery upgrade, potentially delivering the brand’s first increase over its usual 5,000mAh cell size ever. Unfortunately, it doesn’t seem like that’s happening after all.

Introducing The Sideload, a new podcast from 9to5Google! Each week, Will Sattelberg sits down with a rotating panel of guests to host a chill, low-key conversation about Android and the world of technology at large. This week, 9to5Google‘s own Ben Schoon joins the very first episode to break down Made By Google 2025 moment by moment. From Jimmy Fallon’s awkward Tensor moment to some surprisingly impressive demos, join Ben and Will as they figure out whether Google’s new event format was a success, failure, or something in between.

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The Pixelated crew reassembles after an absolutely exhausting week covering Made By Google. Abner, Damien, and Will break down Google’s wild swing at this year’s event, featuring countless celebrity cameos alongside a musical performance, all hosted by Jimmy Fallon. After talking through all of Google’s various new devices, they also touch on the surprise release of Android 16 QPR2 Beta 1, that blink-and-you-miss-it look at new smart speaker hardware, and deliver a quick tease for the next 9to5Google podcast.

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The Pixel 10 series might’ve been unveiled two days ago, but we’re still learning about some of Google’s latest features. Today’s announcement comes hand-in-hand with WhatsApp, as the two companies are bringing voice and video calls over satellite as an initial exclusive.

If you’ve got a meaty library of videos in your personal Drive, Google just made it easier than ever to jump right into the company’s edit tools in Google Vids.

After skipping out on the Galaxy Tab S10 series, Samsung’s ready to bring an 11-inch flagship tablet back to market, and unsurprisingly, the big change comes from following its bigger siblings in a move to MediaTek.

The Pixel 10 series is officially here, and while they might appear pretty similar to last year’s models, looks can be deceiving. From a more powerful, more efficient Tensor G5 chipset to a 5x telephoto on the base model — not to mention Pixelsnap and all of the AI skills you can handle — this is a much larger launch than first impressions might imply. If you’re looking to pre-order one of Google’s new smartphones, there are plenty of places to score a deal, either through retailers or through your carrier.

The Pixel Watch 4 is finally here — or, well, it will be, once its October shipping date finally rolls around. It sure seems like the wait’s going to be worth it, though. With a bigger, brighter display, improved battery life, and plenty of improvements to fitness tracking, it’s shaping up to be a must-buy for older Pixel Watch owners, and that means you’ll want to get the most bang for your buck on a trade-in.

Google’s Pixel Watch 4 is finally official, and while wearable fans might feel stressed about its October launch date, those hardware improvements seem well worth it. But with a new charging dock comes the need for additional chargers, and depending on what you want to buy for your next smartwatch, you should probably start saving up.

The Pixel 10 series is chock full of some pretty impressive improvements, and Google hasn’t forgotten to pay some attention to its charging speeds, specifically on the Pixel 10 Pro XL.

The Pixel 10 series is here, and while Google’s latest smartphones might look pretty familiar to their respective predecessors, there’s plenty new under the hood. And while Tensor G5 might be the story for some enthusiasts, proper Qi2 support is undoubtedly one of the most exciting changes — though, depending on which phone you buy, it comes with its fair share of limitations.

The entire Pixel 10 series is rocking some serious charging improvements, and the fun doesn’t just extend to Pixelsnap and Qi2. Alongside the phones, Google is also launching the Pixel Flex Dual Port charger, capable of prioritizing your Pixel’s battery over all else — if you’re willing to shell out some serious cash, that is.

Emulation-focused handhelds are a dime a dozen these days, with companies like Anbernic, Retroid, and Miyoo all attempting to craft the best nostalgia-fueled gaming device possible. Ayaneo might have them all beat with its latest launch, though, as the Pocket DS finally brings its namesake’s dual-screen experience to an Android-powered device.

Nearly a year to the day after unveiling its predecessor, Qualcomm is ready to debut its next AI-centric mid-range processor. While we’ll have to keep on waiting for an eventual Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 unveiling, the Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 is here to sate your appetite for new chipsets for at least another month.

It’s no secret Samsung has a new series of tablets on the way, but it’s looking a little different this year than in years’ past. In addition to a pair of new flagship slates, the company’s also planning on launching a mid-range Galaxy Tab S10 Lite ahead of the holiday season, and new leaked specs point towards a promising — if fairly familiar — device, complete with a bright new red variant.

Samsung’s looking to shake up its mainline flagship smartphone series next year, replacing the typical Plus model with a follow-up to the Galaxy S25 Edge and swapping out the standard device for a “Galaxy S26 Pro.” Thanks to a new leak, we’re finally getting a clearer picture on what the S26 Pro might actually be, and so far, it’s sounding pretty familiar.

With how often trip-planning appears as a Gemini demo at various keynotes and developer conferences, it seemed like only a matter of time before Google Flights got some AI attention itself. Today, Google’s announcing an expansion of Flights to include AI-based cost-saving measures, but you’ll need to be pretty easy-going in your travel plans to use it.

Samsung usually celebrates Earth Day by offering its previous generations of flagship smartphones through its “Certified Re-Newed” refurbishment program, just as it did this year with the Galaxy S24. In a first for the company, though, Samsung’s also offering refurbished foldables through this same program, though you’ll still need some serious cash to pick one up.

Next week, Google will take to the stage to announce, among other things, the Pixel 10 lineup. It’s been a long time coming; we first started hearing about the Pixel 10 over two years ago, when word of its TSMC-made Tensor G5 chipset first started leaking. As is usual for Google launches, countless renders and rumors have painted a pretty clear picture of the entire series, pairing an all-too-familiar exterior with, seemingly, some pretty meaningful under-the-hood changes.

If you’re struggling to text friends and colleagues using Telegram this morning, it’s not just you. Telegram seems to be operating at a pretty sluggish pace this morning, especially if you’re using the desktop or web client.