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Deals: Galaxy Tab S11/Ultra up to $200 off + FREE $210 keyboard case, 2025 Nest gear, Chromebook, more
Today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break is ready to roll starting with straight up cash discounts on the latest Galaxy Tab S11/Ultra with up to $210 in FREE Book Cover Keyboard Slim add-ons. That offers comes courtesy of the Samsung Cyber Week event and joins what will likely be your last chance at the Black Friday pricing on Google’s new 2025 Nest cams and doorbell at up to 25% off as well as this Chromebook deal – Lenovo’s Chromebook Duet 11 with keyboard and pen now costs less than an iPad Magic Keyboard at $280. Everything else awaits below.
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Amazon’s Alexa+ is starting to roll out some of its more advanced features, including a new option on Fire TV that lets you skip straight to a specific movie scene with just a voice command and a brief description.
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We’re rapidly approaching Samsung’s usual launch window for its next Galaxy S-series flagship, and with it comes a pretty interesting teaser for the company’s chipset that might find its way into large parts of that lineup.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Photos 2025 Recap rolling out with stats, Gemini, more
Following YouTube and YouTube Music, Google Photos is continuing the annual retrospectives with its 2025 Recap.
Expand Expanding CloseEverything new in Samsung’s next major Galaxy update, One UI 8.5, just leaked
We’ve been hearing tidbits here and there around Samsung’s next big Galaxy update, One UI 8.5, but now the whole changelog has leaked, revealing everything that’s new.
Expand Expanding CloseYouTube ‘Recap’ is here; how to find it
YouTube is trying its own version of Spotify “Wrapped,” but with all of the videos you binged over the last year. It’s rolling out for more users – here’s how to find and watch your YouTube Recap.
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Spotify is rolling out its annual Wrapped for 2025, this time with a new “Party” that compares your listening tastes to your friends.
Expand Expanding CloseSamsung just can’t stop copying AirPods in latest Galaxy Buds 4 leaks
Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy Buds 4 lineup will give the “base” model a makeover too, as new leaks show off the design and uncover a new physical gesture for activating the “Interpreter” mode.
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Nothing Phone (3a) and Phone (3a) Pro get their Android 16 update
Not too long after landing on the Nothing Phone (3), Android 16 (Nothing OS 4.0) is now rolling out to the Nothing Phone (3a) series.
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Google TV reveals most-watched movies and shows of 2025, latest advent calendar
Google TV has just revealed the most-watched movies and TV shows of 2025 from viewers on the platform, while also rolling out its latest advent calendar.
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Today’s Android app deals and freebies: WINCH IT OUT, Ailment, Final Fantasy, more
This afternoon’s lineup of Android game and app deals is now ready to roll down below. While much of the big-time Cyber Monday deals are starting to jump back to full price, there are still a sizable collection of deals on tap alongside some new offers as well. Just be sure to dive into the Google Black Friday deals – today is your last shot at those – and then jump into the Samsung Cyber Week event that has been detailed for you right here as well. The apps await below.
Read MorePixel December 2025 update fixes 33 issues: Battery limit, UI, more
Besides the new features introduced with Android 16 QPR2, the December 2025 Pixel update includes several bug fixes across Audio, Battery & Charging, Bluetooth, Camera, Display & Graphics, Framework, Sensors, System, Telephony, Touch, User Interface, and Wi-Fi.
Expand Expanding CloseCircle to Search can now recognize and detail digital scams with AI Overview
Circle to Search is getting a new trick that detects suspicious messages or web content, letting users know why it could be part of a scam.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Chrome for Android now lets you pin tabs to save important pages
Google Chrome for Android is gaining support for pinned tabs, a handy feature from the desktop browser, which makes it easier to keep important pages up.
Expand Expanding CloseThe top new features in Android 16 QPR2 [Video]
Big Android updates used to feel few and far between, but in the last few months, we’ve had some big changes, including a ton of new features in Android 16 QPR2. Here’s everything you need to know about the latest update for eligible Google Pixel phones.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle expands dark mode across Android as it makes some big accessibility changes
Android 16 QPR2 is here today, but Google’s not solely focusing on new features and changes. Alongside those announcements, the company is also bringing a whole host of improvements and changes to accessibility on Android. In addition to some helpful changes to hearing aids, captions, and more, Google is also building Gemini models into Smart Dictation and Guided Frame on Pixel devices for improved responses.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Phone adding ‘Urgent’ calling, Messages app getting ‘Unknown’ group chat alerts
In addition to Android 16 QPR2, Google today is rolling out a pair of updates to the Messages (group chat warnings) and Phone (Urgent call reasons) apps.
Expand Expanding CloseAndroid 16 QPR2 rolling out with December 2025 security update
With the December 2025 security patch, Google is rolling out the stable Android 16 QPR2 update for the Pixel 6, 6 Pro, 6a, 7, 7 Pro, 7a, Tablet, Fold, 8, 8 Pro, 8a, 9, 9 Pro, 9 Pro XL, 9 Pro Fold, Pixel 10, Pixel 10 Pro, Pixel 10 Pro XL, and Pixel 10 Pro Fold.
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Google Home app has removed the ‘Call Home’ feature
Google has removed its longstanding “Call Home” feature from the Google Home app in recent updates, breaking support for starting calls directly to devices such as the Nest Hub Max.
Expand Expanding CloseGalaxy Z TriFold likely priced around $2,800, first look shows display creases, DeX, more [Video]
More details about the upcoming Galaxy Z TriFold have been revealed in a first look video, while Samsung has also confirmed the price of the foldable.
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Deals: Samsung Cyber Week sale, Galaxy Buds 3 Pro $110 off, last chance at Pixel 10 Black Friday offers, more
Cyber Monday deals are now transitioning into the official Samsung Cyber Week event with some massive price drops carrying through this week on Galaxy Fold 7, Galaxy Watch 8, and Galaxy Buds 3 Pro – Amazon has now undercut its Black Friday low on the latter. That, of course, sits alongside your last chance at the official Google Pixel Black Friday/Cyber Monday deals delivering as much as $350 off Google Pixel 10 Pro smartphones and all-time lows on Pixel Watch 4. All of that joins a host of ongoing deals on monitors and PC gaming rigs down below as well.
Expand Expanding CloseYouTube ‘Recap’ is like Spotify Wrapped for videos, starts rolling out today
YouTube is listening to feedback and officially launching “Recap,” its own take on Spotify’s popular Wrapped, which will walk you through a recap of your past year using the platform.
Expand Expanding CloseSamsung reveals Galaxy Z TriFold, confirms US launch in early 2026
Samsung has officially revealed the Galaxy Z TriFold, which is set to launch in the US early next year.
Expand Expanding CloseWalmart’s affordable Google Home camera is a no-brainer at $10 sale price
The beauty of Google Home is that it mixes together a lot of great smart home tech into one app, but there’s always been a clear disconnect in cameras. If you have a Nest camera and another brand, for instance, the Nest camera is always going to work better. That’s why the reveal of Google’s partnership with Walmart for affordable smart home hardware was pretty exciting, and why the discounts have been irresistible.
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