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Samsung’s Bixby reboot shows up early with Perplexity in tow
Samsung hasn’t been particularly quiet about its coming Perplexity partnership, and now we’re getting a first look at the Bixby reboot powered by the AI service.
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Galaxy Watch 4’s latest update may be causing bad battery, broken sensors
Not long after it started rolling out, Samsung seems to have paused the rollout of its latest – and possibly final – Galaxy Watch 4 update due to some issues.
Expand Expanding CloseOnePlus shows off ‘Turbo 6’ series gaming phones, confirms 9,000 mAh battery [Gallery]
OnePlus has officially shown off its new “Turbo 6” series of gaming phones while confirming monstrous 9,000 mAh batteries being used in the devices.
Expand Expanding CloseDo yearly Android updates matter anymore? [Video]
Is the curtain falling on big-ticket Android updates? Does a yearly release cycle even matter anymore, or is it just a sign of the times that there isn’t much left to really add to our smartphones?
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle seems ready to kill the last of Stadia; go convert your controller now
As the three-year anniversary of Stadia’s death approaches, the final “active” part of Google’s short-lived venture into cloud gaming appears to be going away, as the controller conversion tool appears to actually be going offline this week.
Expand Expanding CloseSamsung doesn’t know what the Galaxy S26 will cost, losing money on Galaxy Z TriFold
According to a new report, fluctuating costs have left Samsung struggling to finalize pricing for the upcoming Galaxy S26 series, all while the company is losing money every time it sells a Galaxy Z TriFold.
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Samsung has announced plans to bring Google Photos support to its TVs, and it sounds a lot like what we already see on Google TV.
Expand Expanding CloseRecap: New Pixel apps and major updates in 2025
The portfolio of Pixel-exclusive apps grew in 2025 in a trend that will only continue as Google works to differentiate its experience. Notably, availability was not limited to just new devices.
Expand Expanding CloseRecap: Expressive Android, but Material ‘3.5’ apps
Zooming out, it’s amusing that Apple and Google both chose 2025 to overhaul the design language of their operating systems. Android’s Material 3 Expressive redesign has been well received, but I want to focus on the updates to Google apps.
Expand Expanding CloseThis clever car charger delivers fast charging while using wired Android Auto & CarPlay [Gallery]
As crucial as Android Auto and CarPlay have become to daily driving, the core problem remains. Wired connections charge your phone slowly, and wireless drains your battery quickly. That’s where the “PDFriender” steps in as a clever little solution.
Expand Expanding CloseThese are the first accessories you should get for your new Google Pixel phone
If you just got a new Google Pixel smartphone, there are a few key accessories you should get right away. Here are our recommendations.
Expand Expanding CloseGalaxy Z TriFold suffers horrific defeat in durability test; there’s just more to break
Unlike its less impressive successor, the Galaxy Z TriFold just can’t stand up to the same sort of bend abuse the Galaxy Z Fold 7 can. In a heartbreaking but familiar durability test to push the phone to its limits, the Galaxy Z TriFold simply gives up.
Expand Expanding CloseEnable these things on your Android phone now [Video]
Don’t ask us why, but some Android phones do not come with the best features enabled out of the box.
Expand Expanding CloseYou install or try these apps on your new Android smartphone
Just got a new Android smartphone for the holidays? If it’s your first one, it could be a little intimidating, so to get you started, here are a few apps you should immediately install or set up on a new Android device. Alternatively, if you’re not already using these apps, it might be time to give them a shot!
Expand Expanding CloseGot a new Google Pixel? Here are the first settings you should change
The Pixel series is one of the best Android devices available. Even though Android’s guided setup process does a fine job, there are a few settings we suggest you change before using your new Google Pixel.
Expand Expanding ClosePixel Camera brings Photo Sphere-esque Panorama mode to Pixel 8
With the Pixel 9, Google introduced a new Panorama mode, and the latest Camera update brought it to the Pixel 8 series.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle says it is ‘gradually rolling out’ option to change your @gmail.com address
On a Google support page, the company says it is rolling out a new option to let users change their email address even if it is an “@gmail.com” address.
Expand Expanding CloseOnePlus ‘Turbo’ certainly looks like a phone with a big battery in leaked images [Gallery]
OnePlus has already confirmed its plans to launch a new “Turbo” series of devices, and a leak offers up a first look at the new design that’s… not really what we expected.
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Massive lineup of the best Android games and apps on sale for the holidays
Google Play has served up a near countless number of deals on top-tier Android games and apps over the last week or so, alongside another sizable bundle this morning. We have collected up everything for you down below to enjoy during your time off or while traveling to see friends and family, just be sure to scope out the ongoing Samsung Holiday Deals with up to $720 off Galaxy gear as well as the all-time lows that popped this week across the Pixel 10 lineup (various configs are up to $400 off right now on Amazon). All of the best Android game and app deals on sale for the holidays await below.
Read MorePixelated 083: The gang does a tier list
Welcome to episode 83 of Pixelated, a podcast by 9to5Google. This week, Abner, Damien, and Will welcome their fellow 9to5 staff members Andrew Romero, Ben Schoon, and Jordan Floyd to the show to assemble a full tier list for 2025’s Android-adjacent launches. From phones and wearables to software upgrades and Gemini’s improvements, we manage to rank more than 20 launches from throughout the year from the best to the rest. Check out the complete tier list at the bottom of these show notes (spoilers!).
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Expand Expanding CloseGalaxy Z TriFold is probably durable enough, hinge gives way after 150,000 folds in torture test [Video]
Samsung’s brand new Galaxy Z TriFold form factor has arrived and, of course, one of the big questions around it is whether or not it’s actually durable. One YouTube channel put that to the test, finding that the device sort of gave up quite a bit shy of Samsung’s promise.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle rolling out Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1.1 patch
Following last week’s release, Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1.1 is rolling out with one fix for Pixel devices.
Expand Expanding CloseThe iPad-like OnePlus Pad Go 2 is now available for $399 with free stylus or case
The holiday shopping season is just about over, but if you’re still looking for an easy gift — for you or yourself — and you don’t mind waiting, the OnePlus Pad Go 2 is now available for order.
Expand Expanding CloseGeForce Now’s 100-hour monthly game streaming limit kicks in for (almost) everyone in 2026
Nvidia is implementing a somewhat tight limit on cloud gaming via its GeForce Now service starting on January 1, 2026, where almost all of its users will be restricted to playing 100 hours per month before additional fees kick in.
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