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Google Maps navigation missing media controls on Android [Update: Fix coming]
After the deprecation of Assistant Driving Mode earlier this year, Google Maps is now missing media playback controls for YouTube Music and Spotify on Android.
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Pixel Watch gets July 2025 update in Japan, Singapore
The next global Pixel Watch update should be in September, but some owners in Japan and Singapore are getting a July 2025 update after missing the last release.
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After removing earlier this year, the Gemini overlay on Android is bringing back a shortcut to quickly open the full app.
Expand Expanding CloseGalaxy Z Fold 7 pre-orders are beginning to ship as last chance for discounts nears
The Galaxy Unpacked event ended with Samsung launching several new devices, including the Galaxy Z Fold 7, Flip 7, and Galaxy Watch 8 series. Users are now reporting that their orders are shipping as we get closer to the end of the pre-order period.
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Waze says it will combine different types of road alerts ‘in the near future’
The big appeal of Waze is the crowdsourcing of reports of road incidents such as traffic, objects on the road, and, of course, speed traps. It’s often possible for multiple Waze reports to show up in the same location, though, and Waze is now set to start combining those into a single alert.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle continues to tease Gemini Deep Think with mathematics win
The Gemini Deep Think mode announced at I/O 2025 is not here yet, but Google today is highlighting how it achieved a gold-medal level performance in a math, or maths, competition.
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Today’s Android app deals and freebies: Down in Bermuda, INC The Beginning, more
This afternoon’s collection of Google Play deals on Android games and apps are waiting for you below. Just be sure to scope out the discounts we have today on Galaxy Tab S10 FE/+ as well as JBL’s 2025 white/gold Authentics Google Home speakers at $100 off, and the first cash discounts on Samsung’s brand-new M9 and M8 Smart Monitors. As for the apps, we have titles like Down in Bermuda, Dungeon Village 2, INC:The Beginning, and much more below.
Read MoreGalaxy Z Fold 8 won’t revive the same S Pen support as Samsung reviews its options
The Galaxy Z Fold 7 is off to a great start, but naturally, Samsung’s already considering its options for its 2026 model — and not every fan’s going to love what they’re hearing.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle officially shows off Pixel 10 Pro in new color, teases ‘exclusive offer’
After announcing the August 20 event last week, a new Google Store teaser officially shows off the Pixel 10 Pro.
Expand Expanding CloseGalaxy Z Fold 7 is a hit as it outsells Flip 7 for the first time in Samsung’s home country
After a full reveal earlier this month, it’s launch week for Samsung’s upcoming lineup of foldables, and at least in the company’s home country, it seems like that bold, refreshed Galaxy Z Fold 7 design is paying off.
Expand Expanding Close‘Moto 360 (2025)’ leaks with round design, but it’s anyone’s guess if it runs Wear OS
A new leak shows off a revived “Moto 360 (2025)” smartwatch that brings back the iconic name, but there’s no word on whether or not if runs on top of Wear OS.
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Deals: Galaxy Tab S10 FE + 50% off keyboard (up to $350 off), Galaxy A56 + $100 GC, Copilot PCs, more
Today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break deals are now ready to go starting with some Samsung offers. It is offering the Galaxy Tab S10 FE/+ now $50 off with a chance to score 50% off the official Keyboard Slim (or you can land the tablet along with eh keyboard offer at up to $350 off with Fold/Flip 7 orders). Those deals join even better pre-order offers on the Galaxy Fold/Flip 7 – Watch 8 Classic/Ultra now up to $480 off, Galaxy Watch 8 is still FREE – as well as the FREE $100 Amazon gift card you can get scoring the new mid-range Galaxy A56 smartphone. We also have Dell’s sleek XPS 13 Snapdragon X Elite Copilot+ PC at $450 off and Samsung’s regularly $1,900 Odyssey 49-inch OLED G9 240Hz curved gaming monitor at $900 off. Everything else awaits below.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle pushes Pixel 4a battery update on remaining holdouts
A few months after it first started rolling out, Google is now pushing the Pixel 4a battery update on users who had previously avoided it.
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Galaxy Z Fold 7 comes with a $300 gift card at Amazon as a good trade-in alternative, $200 for Flip
If you’re looking to get one of Samsung’s new foldables but don’t want to do a trade-in to lower the price, Amazon is offering up to $300 gift cards with the purchase of Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Flip 7, making it a good alternative to Samsung’s own offers.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Pixel 10 leaks in official-looking renders with telephoto camera, striking blue color [Gallery]
Ahead of its launch next month, the first official-looking renders of the base Google Pixel 10 have hit the web, revealing the four colors in Google’s lineup – including a striking blue colorway – and all but confirming the triple-camera array.
Expand Expanding CloseAs Nest Cam falls behind, Google’s latest price hike is a tough pill to swallow
Google this week revealed that Nest Aware, the service required to make the most out of Nest Cam, is getting a major price hike, and it’s a tough one to accept as the hardware just keeps aging.
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There was a time when “Android skin” was a dirty word, something that frustrated and inhibited the entire platform. Times have changed, though; in fact, many are incredible options, and they make Android stronger for buyers and fans alike.
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Like on Android, the Phone by Google app is getting a M3 Expressive redesign on Wear OS.
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Welcome to episode 62 of Pixelated, a podcast by 9to5Google. This week, we’re prepping for all things Pixel 10. With Made By Google officially announced for August 20th, we have less than five weeks to go until new Google hardware hits our desk. From phones to wearables, earbuds to foldables, there’s a lot to look forward to — and frankly, it might all boil down to some software secrets we don’t know much about yet.
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Today’s Android app deals and freebies: Bendy and the Ink Machine, Exolotl Zian, more
Before we all head off into the weekend, let’s take a rundown of the best deals courtesy of the Google Play store. Joining the Android app discounts, we are also tracking a chance to land Galaxy Watch 7 from $160 or Galaxy Watch 8 up to $250 off (FREE with Galaxy Z Fold 7), as well as Pixel Watch 3 as low as $217, up to $500 off Copilot+ PCs at Best Buy, and an ongoing Prime Day price on Google TV Streamer 4K. As for the apps, everything awaits below.
Read MorePixel Watch 4 leak points to identical pricing
Like the Pixel 10 series last week, European pricing for the Pixel Watch 4 has now leaked and looks to be staying the same.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle is doing ‘Gemini Drops’ with new Productivity Planner Gem, more
Like Pixel and Workspace, Gemini is the latest product to get Feature Drops, with a new “Productivity Planner Gem” being the highlight.
Expand Expanding CloseSamsung Galaxy A56 now available in the US for $499 with 6 years of updates
Months after its siblings, the Galaxy A56 is finally going on sale in the US today, Samsung says, though you might still need to wait a little bit.
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Deals: Pixel Watch 3 from $217, Lenovo Copilot+ PCs $400 off, Galaxy Watch from $160, more
We are ending off the work week with a fresh batch of deals and some return Prime Day offers in today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break. Alongside the chance at scoring a Pixel Watch 3 as low as $217, Amazon is also still offering Prime Day pricing on the Google TV Streamer 4K. Speaking of which, Prime Day pricing on the Galaxy Watch 7 has returned from $160 alongside the deep deals on the new Galaxy Watch 8. On the PC side of things, Best Buy is offering up to $500 off a range of CoPilot+ models including $300 off the 2025 Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3x touchscreen. Everything await below.
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