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Today’s Android app deals and freebies: Galaxy Trader, Guns’n’Glory, and more
This afternoon’s lineup of the best Android game and app deals is now ready to roll. Just be sure to also scope out the return all-time lows on the 2025 Google Nest Cams at up to 25% off alongside the lowest prices we have tracked on the Nothing Ear (3) wireless earbuds and Nothing Headphone (1), as well as Anker’s 2025 holiday sale at up to 58% off. As for the apps, everything awaits below.
You can get a brand new Galaxy Z Flip 6 for under $500 as Flip 7 FE experiment fails [U]
Samsung’s “budget” Galaxy Z Flip FE remains pointless, as a new deal offers a brand-new Galaxy Z Flip 6 for just $550.
Expand Expanding CloseYouTube TV sends $100 Pixel 10 discount codes that stack with Google Store sales
YouTube TV is emailing a pretty notable coupon code to subscribers that lets them “save an extra $100 on the new Pixel 10 Phones.”
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Spotify rolls out music videos to Premium subscribers, challenging YouTube Music [U]
Spotify has announced that it will start showing music videos more widely for users in the US and Canada.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Photos rolling out video editor redesign on Android, iOS
Following the big image update, Google Photos is detailing a complementary video editor redesign on Android and iOS.
Expand Expanding ClosePixel Watch December 2025 update rolling out with Wear OS 6.1
Following the announcement this morning, Google is rolling out the December 2025 update to the Pixel Watch 4, 3, and 2.
Expand Expanding CloseIKEA’s new lights, sensors, and remotes work with Google Home through Matter, and they’re super cheap [U]
IKEA has announced over 20 new Matter-connected smart home products coming to market soon.
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Following AI Summaries last month, Google is rolling out the Notification Organizer to Pixel with Android 16 QPR2.
Expand Expanding CloseThe EU is investigating how Google scaped the web to build AI tools
Google’s various AI tools have been proving their worth as of late, but a common criticism is how Google has built these tools by scraping the work of publishers and creators across the web without explicit permission or compensation, and now the EU is launching an investigation into the matter.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Pixel 10 discounts gave shoppers the best pre-Black Friday phone deals this year
Black Friday’s in the rearview mirror, giving us the opportunity to look back on just how much value was actually offered to shoppers.
Expand Expanding ClosePixel Watch 4 adding pinch and wrist gestures, faster Smart Replies
After missing out on last month’s Feature Drop, Google is rolling out a sizable Pixel Watch 4 update this December that adds one-handed gestures.
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Deals: Nothing Headphone (1) $239, Ear (3) new low, 2025 Google Nest Cams 25% off, more
Today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break is ushering in the return of Black Friday all-time lows on the 2025 Nest indoor and outdoor smart cams at up to 25% off alongside ongoing deals on Pixel Buds and Pixel Watch 4 from $300 shipped. We also spotted Nothing Headphone (1) back to Black Friday all-time low pricing at $239 shipped and a new all-ime low on the Nothing Ear (3) wireless earbuds, as well as a sizable 40% price drop on Samsung’s 27-inch Odyssey G5 QHD 165Hz curved gaming monitor, and even more down below.
Expand Expanding CloseNothing Phone (3a) Community Edition adds a splash of color and, finally, frosted glass [Gallery]
Nothing’s latest release is the Phone (3a) Community Edition, a limited release of its excellent budget phone that packs some hardware and software tweaks created by fans, but this is also the first Nothing Phone with frosted glass on the back.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Maps parking location now automatically saves on iOS, adds custom icons
Google Maps has recently rolled out a change where, at least on iOS, the app will automatically detect that you’ve parked your vehicle and save that location, and it will also now show it with a custom icon.
Expand Expanding ClosePebble made a smart ring that prevents you from forgetting your next great idea
One of this year’s most exciting stories — at least for us wearable nerds — was the return of Pebble. With an open-sourced OS courtesy of Google and new hardware that picks up right where the brand left off pre-acquisition, it feels like a full circle moment for smartwatches. Now, Pebble is ready to launch a brand-new wearable, and it’s a pretty big left turn from it’s previous releases.
Expand Expanding CloseLiquid Glass-like redesigns coming to your Samsung Galaxy phone next year [Gallery]
Samsung’s One UI 8.5 beta is here and, with it, a look at Samsung’s updated design language. But there are some changes that feel eerily familiar, probably because Samsung is bringing a lot of Liquid Glass-like UI tweaks to Galaxy phones with its next big One UI update.
Expand Expanding CloseWaymo app simplifies bottom bar, adds Liquid Glass
The Waymo app for hailing autonomous vehicles in Los Angeles, Phoenix, San Francisco, and more cities in the future is getting a bit simpler today.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle starts repair program for Pixel 9 Pro displays, extends Fold warranty
Google has today announced a repair program for the Pixel 9 Pro series around display issues, while also giving the Pixel 9 Pro Fold an extended 3-year warranty.
Expand Expanding CloseThe Sideload 015: State of the internet
Welcome to The Sideload episode 15, a 9to5Google podcast. This week, Will welcomes Daniel Bader back to the podcast to discuss his new role at 9to5Google, the state of the internet and media at large, how tricky reviewing new gadgets can be, and much more.
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Expand Expanding CloseGoogle says there are ‘no plans’ to put ads in the Gemini app
A recent report claims that Google is preparing to inject its ever-more-popular Gemini AI tools with advertisements, but Google is adamant that there are “no plans” for ads in Gemini.
Expand Expanding CloseGemini for Home update already working on some third-party Google Assistant speakers
In a somewhat unexpected turn of events, Google’s big Gemini for Home voice assistant update doesn’t just work on Nest devices, but several third-party Google Assistant speakers too!
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Today’s Android app deals and freebies: Siralim, Dragon Prana, Seoul Exorcist 1111, more
This afternoon’s lineup of Android game and app deals courtesy of Google Play is now live. We have titles like Siralim, Dragon Prana, Seoul Exorcist 1111, and Paths & Danger joining today’s hardware deals, including Xbox Ally gaming handheld at $110 off, the new Nest Doorbell 3rd Gen at $139, and Pixel Watch 4 now back down at Black Friday pricing from $300. Just be sure to scope out Galaxy Watch 8 at up to $150 off before you head below for all of today’s apps.
Read MoreAdobe Premiere’s YouTube Shorts editor rolls out, but only on iPhone
Adobe’s new Premiere app for mobile is introducing an editor specifically designed for YouTube Shorts, but it is currently only available on iOS.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle explains Gemini in Chrome’s agentic browsing security, protections
With Gemini in Chrome and the upcoming availability of agentic capabilities, Google is detailing how the browser will protect against threats.
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