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Google app rolling out Images tab on Android, iOS
After testing in recent months, Google is going ahead with a dedicated “Images” tab in the Search app on Android and iOS.
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Today’s Android app deals and freebies: Exolotl, Munchkin, Dune Imperium, more
Wednesday afternoon’s lineup of the best Android game and app deals is now ready to roll with titles like Exolotl: Zian, Munchkin, Halls of Torment, Dune: Imperium, and more. We also happen to have just got all of the official deals and details on the upcoming 2025 Google Black Friday sale alongside this new all-time low on the Google TV Streamer 4K, the best price yet on Lenovo’s 2025 Idea Tab Plus Android tablet, a $100 price drop on Galaxy Watch 8, and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 at $440 off. All of the apps are waiting down below.
Read MoreValve is bringing Android game support to Steam alongside new hardware
Alongside a new console-like PC, VR headset, and controller, Valve is bringing support for Android games natively to Steam, and it could make for an exciting addition to the PC gaming storefront.
Expand Expanding CloseThe Galaxy Z Flip 8 might finally slim down as Samsung chases foldable sales
The Galaxy Z Fold 7 might be the foldable we’ve always wanted from Samsung, but the Galaxy Z Flip 7 received a much smaller reworking this year. Despite the thinner chassis overall, Samsung’s flip phone still feels pretty bulky, even compared to the thicker Moto Razr lineup. After a quiet couple of years for the Flip series, though, that obsession with slimness could finally make its way to the Galaxy Z Flip lineup next year.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Store previews Black Friday 2025 and launches redesign
After a head start last week, the Google Store is now previewing its main Black Friday 2025 deals. Additionally, Google has launched a store redesign.
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After testing since last year, Waymo is ready to start rolling out freeway driving in three cities for public riders.
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Amazon has confirmed that Fire TV devices will now block apps that are known to be used for piracy, even if you sideloaded them on the company’s Android-based streamers.
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After previewing in August with the Pixel 10 launch, Gemini Live native audio output is now available on Android and iOS.
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Google makes it easier for businesses to run Windows apps on ChromeOS amid an uncertain future
Google is giving Cameyo, the software virtualization company it bought last year, a reboot to make it easier to run Windows apps on ChromeOS, but the timing is more than a little odd.
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Given the nature of cloud storage for Google Workspace accounts, data migration is a massive undertaking when there are no official tools to get the job done. The new migration feature is designed to give Dropbox users an easy way to transfer users and files to Google Drive in one fell swoop.
Expand Expanding CloseSamsung boosts Galaxy Watch trade-ins as Fold 7, Galaxy S25 get major discounts
Ahead of the holiday season, Samsung is kicking off some big discounts on smartphones, smartwatches, and much more.
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Deals: Galaxy Z Fold 7 $440 off, Galaxy Watch 8 $100 off, Lenovo 2025 OLED Chromebook Plus 14 new low, more
Your mid-week 9to5Toys Lunch Break deals are now ready to roll. We are first kicking off with a deep $440 price drop on the 512GB Galaxy Z Fold 7 over at Amazon – this is the lowest price we have tracked there, before moving over to a solid $100 discount on Galaxy Watch 8 in both colors and sizes. Those offers join the first deal on Lenovo’s 2025 OLED Chromebook Plus 14 with exclusive Google AI features and Amazon’s official Blink smart home early Black Friday sale from just $18. Hit the jump for a closer look and the rest of today’s best.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Docs for Android rolling out Material 3 Expressive redesign
Following the editor updates in August, the Google Docs, Sheets, and Slides homepages are now getting a Material 3 Expressive redesign.
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Google Maps now shows live Tesla Supercharger availability
Tesla and Google are finally bridging the gap between open charging slots and actual navigation with live Supercharger availability in Google Maps. The new functionality will make it much easier for all EVs that rely on Tesla’s Superchargers to find a top-off.
Expand Expanding CloseEven Realities G2 smart glasses bring a ‘spatial’ display and R1 controller ring
As competitors begin to flood the smart glasses market, Even Realities has unveiled the second addition to its lineup – the Even G2 – with a new multi-layer display engine. The “holistic” smart glasses opt out of cameras and speakers, and add an improved means of interaction with a smart ring.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle is fighting those annoying USPS scam texts in court
Google has announced a lawsuit in the US that aims to take down “Lighthouse,” an organization that sends scam phishing texts such as the USPS scams that everyone seems to get.
Expand Expanding CloseGalaxy Z TriFold reportedly launches on December 5 as key specs and pricing leak
Samsung’s interesting new Galaxy Z “TriFold” may have a release date as a new report reveals Samsung’s timeline as well as some key specs.
Expand Expanding CloseHow AI Notification Summaries work on the Pixel 9 and 10
With the November 2025 Feature Drop, Google announced AI Notification Summaries for the latest Pixel phones. The capability is rolling out now, and here’s how it works.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Home app previews ‘significant’ device controller redesign, local Matter control
Outside of Gemini, work on the Google Home app continues today with “Improved device controls” in the Public Preview program.
Expand Expanding CloseGemini in Google Drive can now make Audio Overviews of PDFs
After NotebookLM, Gemini, and Search, Audio Overviews are coming to Google Drive for conversational, podcast-style summaries of your PDFs.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle rolling out Android 16 QPR2 Beta 3.3 with Pixel bug fixes
Besides the November 2025 Feature Drop, Android 16 QPR2 Beta 3.3 is rolling out today to Pixel devices.
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Today’s Android app deals and freebies: Atom RPG, Castles of Mad King Ludwig, and more
Your afternoon lineup of the best Android game and app deals is, as per usual, waiting for you down below. Alongside today’s Google Play deals, the Singles’ Day deals are flying in our master hub right here with hundreds of price drops joined by the Amazon Haul anniversary sale with thousands of items at $1 or less. We are also featuring this deal on the 2025 Google Nest Cam Outdoor, this offer on the display-equipped Anker’s 140W 4-port USB-C laptop charger, and a new all-time low on HP’s most affordable OmniBook touchscreen Copilot+ PC. As for the apps, everything awaits below.
Read MoreJournal app and Device health & support dashboard drop Pixel 10 exclusivity, more
With the November 2025 Feature Drop, Google is bringing a slew of features to older Pixel devices, including the Journal app.
Expand Expanding CloseAndroid 16 November update rolling out: Pixel emergency calling, camera fixes
The final update to Android 16 QPR1 is rolling out with the November security patch for the 7a, Tablet, Fold, 8, 8 Pro, 8a, 9, 9 Pro, 9 Pro XL, 9 Pro Fold, 9a, Pixel 10, Pixel 10 Pro, Pixel 10 Pro XL, and Pixel 10 Pro Fold. This release is accompanied by an out of cycle Feature Drop.
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