Google has updated Android’s battery notification for headphones and earbuds to be a bit more glanceable.
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More specs sheets have leaked today for the Pixel 10, 10 Pro, 10 Pro Fold, as well as the Pixel Watch 4. Meanwhile, we learn that the Google Pixel Buds 2a has ANC.
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Today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break is kicking off with some serious deals on Galaxy S10 Ultra bundles – you can now score up to $550 off the flagship tablets with included Samsung keyboard cases thrown in. Those offers join ongoing Galaxy Watch 8 discounts as well, but we also have an exclusive deal for 9to5 readers on the latest Google Nest Learning Thermostat (4th Gen) as well as the $500 price drop on the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold and return Prime Day lows on Nothing’s Ear (Open) buds. Head below for a closer look.
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As announced earlier this year, Google Photos is now rolling out a redesigned editor on Android, which is a massive update, and the company is taking the time to explain how it all works for those who may be confused.
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The Pixel Tablet, unlike the bulk of other tablets on the market today, was never given an ecosystem of accessories to improve the experience, but that doesn’t mean Google never tried. It was clear through a series of leaks that Google was working on a “Pixel Tablet Pen,” but it never saw a proper release. Despite that, though, you can just go buy one on Amazon today.
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Samsung’s coming off one of its most eventful summers to date, but the company’s not done for the year yet. We know the Galaxy Tab S11 series is set to debut sometime in the coming months, and now, a full specs leak is giving us insight on what to expect from the lineup.
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Google Calendar is just beginning to roll out M3 Expressive on Android phones and tablets. On Wear OS, Google Calendar’s M3 Expressive Tiles are now widely available.
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The latest Pixel Watch 4 leak reveals how Google will be advertising the 2025 Wear OS 6 device and Gemini plays a big role.
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As of Thursday afternoon, some Google Messages users are having the app crash a few seconds after opening.
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After debuting in 2022, the Steam for Chromebook Beta will stop working in early 2026. At the time, it was a big ChromeOS effort, but there hasn’t been an update in ages.
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Following Keep (which we’re now seeing go live on more devices), Google Calendar for Android is beginning to see its Material 3 Expressive redesign go live.
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The latest round of Pixel 10 series and Pixel Watch 4 leaks come in the form of promo videos about the design. Again, it’s mostly the same, but there are some visible tweaks.
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There has been a buzz around a not-so-new initiative from Google and YouTube that would put age verification in the hands of AI, and it’s rolling out in just a few days. The new system will determine whether users are 18 or not, and it’s being put in place next week. Before that, there are a few things to know.
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This afternoon’s collection of the best deals popping on Google Play today are now ready to roll. The Android game and app deals are also joined by up to $500 off Galaxy Book laptops, Samsung’s 2025 M8 Smart Monitor at $200 off, and the Galaxy Tab S10+ at $180+ off, among others. As for the apps, highlights include titles like Dragon Quest Builders, Kingdom Rush Vengeance, SpongeBob – The Cosmic Shake, and more. Head below for a closer look.
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After announcing it earlier this year, Samsung has started rolling out Gemini support for its Galaxy Buds 3 lineup, but you can only access it while running One UI 8 based on Android 16.
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Your 9to5Toys Lunch Break for Thursday August 7 is now ready to go headlined by a solid $180 price drop on the Galaxy Tab S10+, ongoing Galaxy Watch 8 offers, and up to $200 off Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Flip 7. But you’ll also want to scope out Samsung’s back to school sale where you’ll find up to $500 off Galaxy Book laptops and bundle deals alongside this launch deal on UGREEN’s new FineTrack Slim S wallet tracker with native Samsung Find app support. Everything else awaits below.
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Sony Xperia phones make up just a tiny fraction of the overall smartphone market, and the brand isn’t exactly exuding confidence in its future. Sony, however, says that Xperia is a “very important” part of its business and that it will continue to “nuture” it.
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Samsung is getting itself ready to launch the One UI 8 beta based on Android 16 for several Galaxy devices. A new leak details when the Galaxy S24 and S23 series will be allowed access.
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Nearly a decade after Google’s first striking blue, leaks continue to show off the new “Indigo” Pixel 10 that’s got everyone’s attention, and it continues to look absolutely stunning.
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Social web aggregator Openvibe has officially added support for RSS feeds within the app, allowing you to keep up to date with all your favorite sites, newsletters, and more.
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Following the announcement last week, Google has finished rolling out Video Overviews and a redesign of the Studio interface to all NotebookLM users.
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Five months after launching on phones, Google AI Mode is now appearing on Android tablets.
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Following the “quick actions” redesign earlier this year, Google Drive for Android has now updated the “Suggested files” widget with M3 Expressive.
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Gemini’s updated color branding is continuing to roll out on Android with an updated glow animation for the system-wide overlay.
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