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Matter 1.5 update brings support for smart home cameras
The smart home standard Matter is introducing support for cameras, a long awaited device type for the universal standard.
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Google is following Tuesday’s launch of Gemini 3 Pro with Nano Banana Pro. The image generation and editing model is officially Gemini 3 Pro Image, but the viral moniker is sticking around.
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Following the announcement yesterday, Gemini 3 Pro is now rolling out to the Gemini app on Android and iOS.
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Nothing’s Android 16 update will be released later this week
After launching in beta recently, Nothing has confirmed plans to release its Android 16 update later this week.
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Gemini coming to Polestar vehicles with a ‘future’ Android Automotive update
Polestar has officially announced plans to deliver Gemini on its Android Automotive-powered EVs sometime next year alongside a “future Google update.”
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Today’s Android app deals and freebies: FINAL FANTASY VII, Cubasis 3, VARIOUS DAYLIFE, more
Your mid-week lineup of the best Android game and app deals is now live. We are adding some additional Final Fantasy classics to the list alongside titles like Runic Curse, VARIOUS DAYLIFE, Dungeon Tracer, and the Cubasis 3 DAW. Just be sure to scope out the early Black Friday offers on Samsung’s ultra-affordable Galaxy A36 smartphone at $300, its regularly $1,000 144Hz Odyssey Neo G7 4K Gaming Monitor at $500, and this deal at up to $300 off Samsung’s Galaxy Z Flip 7 while you’re at it. All of the apps await below.
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OnePlus is teasing its next smartphone, OnePlus 15R, and a new watch too
OnePlus is fresh off of the global debut of the OnePlus 15 earlier this month, but is already teasing its next release, the OnePlus 15R, as well as a new smartwatch.
Expand Expanding CloseYouTube tests bringing back direct messages, a ‘top feature request’
YouTube’s latest test is preparing support for direct messages where users can share videos with each other and have conversations.
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Pixel 9 and Pixel 10 are the first phones to get satellite SMS in Europe through Orange
Google’s Pixel 9 and Pixel 10 series phones are about to be the first smartphones to work with satellite SMS functionality on Orange, a carrier in Europe.
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Deals: Galaxy Tab S11/Ultra $200 off or from $150 w/ trade, Galaxy A36 $300, Moto Tag Black Friday offer, more
Today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break – early Black Friday edition – is now live. We are less than 24 hours from the official Amazon Black Friday Week sale, but Samsung is already bursting at the seams with deals including the best cash discounts on the flagship Galaxy Tab S11/Ultra at up to $200 off – you can grab one for as low as $150 with a trade-in – and its ultra-affordable Galaxy A36 starting at $300. We are also still tracking up to $400 off Galaxy Z Fold 7 and $300 off Z Flip 7. But you’ll also find the regularly $1,000 Samsung 144Hz Odyssey Neo G7 4K Gaming Monitor at $500 (50% off) and a rare deal on the Moto Tag tracker 4-pack with UWB Google Find Hub support at 30% off. Everything awaits below.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Messages rolling out photo ‘Remix’ with Nano Banana [U]
With the November 2025 Pixel Feature Drop, Google announced that Messages is adding a Remix editing for photos that will be available on all Android phones.
Expand Expanding CloseYouTube TV’s ‘lower-cost sports bundle’ possibly coming next year, MLB.TV excluded
YouTube TV is reportedly going to “be ready” to launch a new “lower-cost sports bundle” sometime next year following its new deal with Disney, but with MLB.TV missing from the picture.
Expand Expanding CloseGalaxy Buds 4 Pro leak with revamped design and ‘find your phone’ feature [Gallery]
Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy Buds 4 Pro are likely due to be released next year, but early software leaks are revealing more details about the upcoming earbuds.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Maps adding nicknames for reviews & Gemini ‘Know before you go’ tips
Following the big Gemini updates earlier this month, Google Maps is adding a handful of new features, like review nicknames.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle TV’s latest remote design ‘never runs out of power’ by using indoor light
Google TV devices have a new remote option that uses indoor light to ensure it “never runs out of power.”
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Pixel ‘Device health & support’ dashboard rolling out
Following AI Notification Summaries, Pixel VIPs and the Journal app, Google is rolling out the “Device health & support” dashboard to older Pixel phones.
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Google Messages adding Android RCS Archival on Pixel for businesses
For businesses and other enterprise environments, Google Messages today announced Android RCS Archival on Pixel phones.
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Google releases its ‘Google Sans Flex’ font to the public
Google has released its Sans Flex font freely for download, allowing anyone to use the font that’s found on many Google products.
Expand Expanding CloseThree months later, have you actually been using Pixel 10’s Magic Cue feature? [Poll]
Google made Magic Cue a substantial part of the Pixel 10’s marketing, and it seemed to work well – at first. Some time has passed since its rollout, but have you noticed it’s become a big part of your regular Google Pixel flow?
Expand Expanding CloseSome Galaxy phones can no longer make emergency calls in Australia, and it’s already linked to one confirmed death
Android devices like the Galaxy series have a lifespan, and that ends when the device no longer receives security updates and Android updates. A recent death was linked, in part, to a failed emergency services dial. The phone used was not eligible for security or OS updates.
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Today’s Android app deals and freebies: CHAOS RINGS Ⅲ, Incredibox, Paign 2, more
Tuesday’s lineup of fresh new Android game and app deals is now ready to add to this week’s growing lineup of early Black Friday offers. Today we are highlighting titles like CHAOS RINGS Ⅲ, Incredibox, Paign 2, and SaGa SCARLET GRACE, just be sure to scope out the updated Samsung early Black Friday sale too. You’ll find a new all-time low on unlocked Galaxy S25 FE, Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra at $350 off, and giant price drops on Samsung gaming and smart monitors at up to $1,000 off with $50 bonus credits attached. As for the apps, they are of course waiting for you below.
Read MorePixel VIPs prioritized notifications with status bar, AOD avatar rolling out
As part of the November 2025 Feature Drop, Pixel VIPs picked up a pair of updates, led by prioritized notifications, that are now rolling out.
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Deals: Samsung early Black Friday – S25 Ultra $350 off, S25 FE new low, monitors up to $1,000 off + $50 credit, more
Today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break is headlined by Samsung’s updated early Black Friday sale – there’s actually some deep deals landing this week. While it launched with mostly just trade-in offers, the cash discounts have arrived – Galaxy S25 Ultra now $350 off, the Galaxy S25 FE has hit a new $475 all-time low ($175 off), and Samsung is now offering some gigantic price drops on gaming and smart monitors at up to $1,000 off with a FREE $50 credit on just about everything. All that and a bunch more awaits down below today.
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Samsung reintroduces boosted trade-ins for Galaxy S25 Ultra, Z Fold 7 for Black Friday
Samsung might have its calendar mislabeled. The company is bringing back the beloved boosted trade-ins we saw at launch for its pre-Black Friday deals, cutting the Galaxy S25 Ultra and Z Fold 7 down by up to $1,000 with the right trade-in.
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