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Google Store Memorial Day sale: $200 off Pixel 9 and 9 Pro XL
Following the last sale a month ago, the US Google Store is discounting Pixel phones for Memorial Day 2025.
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Beyond getting a Material 3 Expressive redesign, Android 16 QPR1 allows you to customize Quick Settings to quite a degree. Here are some tips on how to get the most out of this interface you frequently interact with.
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Google app rolls out ‘Activity’ tab with Search history, more on Android
After testing in recent months, the Google Search app on Android has now widely rolled out an “Activity” tab in the bottom bar.
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Google teases media app updates for Android Auto, and they look good
Android Auto is set to pick up a few updates in the coming months, and Google has just teased another one with some changes to how media apps can look and work.
Expand Expanding ClosePixel 10 ‘Ask more of your phone’ ad leaks as it’s being filmed [Gallery]
A production crew was spotted actively filming an ad for the Pixel 10 in what’s possibly the wildest leak of a Google phone.
Expand Expanding CloseNew Google ‘G’ logo comes to favicon, Search widget with Dynamic Color, more
Google’s new ‘G’ logo appeared on stage during the I/O 2025 keynote, and is now live in more apps and the web.
Expand Expanding ClosePixelated 055: Expressions of an Android 16 QPR Beta
Welcome to episode 55 of Pixelated, a podcast by 9to5Google. This week, we talk about Android 16 QPR1 Beta 1 and share our first thoughts on Google I/O 2025.
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Samsung and ‘anybody’ making smartphones outside of US subject to same tariff as iPhone, Trump says
President Trump has confirmed that the 25% tariff mentioned for iPhone earlier today will also apply to Samsung and “anybody” making smartphones outside of the United States.
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Today’s Android app deals and freebies: Iron Marines 2 Invasion, Dune Imperium, more
The Amazon Memorial Day sale is in full swing as we head into the holiday weekend, alongside Best Buy’s, but for now we are rounding up the day’s best Android game and app deals. Just be sure to scope out the deals we have on these Google Find My Device trackers for your wallet from $17.50, this $100 drop on Bose’s latest SoundLink Max Portable Speaker, upcoming OnePlus Pad 3 offers, one of the best discounts to date on GoPro’s latest HERO13 Black action camera, and Google Pixel 9a. As for the apps, highlights include Iron Marines 2 – Invasion, Dune: Imperium, Tokaido, Munchkin, Raiders of the North Sea, and more. Head below for everything.
Read MoreEverything new in Android 16 QPR1 Beta 1 [Gallery]
The big Material 3 Expressive redesign we’ve waiting for is here with Android 16 QPR1 Beta 1 for Pixel today.
Expand Expanding CloseSamsung’s One UI 8 beta could go live at any moment as app details new sign-up process
Samsung’s first beta for One UI 8, based on Android 16, is right around the corner, and it really seems like it could live at any moment as the company is detailing a new sign-up process.
Expand Expanding CloseIs the Pixel 8 Google’s first casualty in an AI-first approach to Android? [Video]
Last years base model is in a strange place. Yes, the Pixel 8 is still a great buy, but it might not be easy to recommend as Android and, in particular AI, plays a more integral role in the OS over the coming years – here’s why.
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Deals: Google Pixel 9a, OnePlus Pad 2/3, Google Find My Device wallet tracker from $17, Bose speaker, more
Alongside the Amazon and Best Buy Memorial Day sales, we have some additional deals to scope out ahead of the holiday weekend starting off with the first post-launch cash discount on the new Google Pixel 9a at $75 off, as well as ongoing discounts on the unlocked Pixel 9 Pro Fold. And just before the debut of OnePlus Pad 3 and its launch deals, we are once tracking OnePlus Pad 2 at $100 off with a FREE $100 Stylo alongside Google Find My Device tracking for your wallet from $21 (or less in the 4-pack), GoPro’s latest HERO13 Black action camera at $330, and Bose’s latest SoundLink Max Portable Speaker at $100 off. Everything else awaits below.
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Gemini Live camera, screen sharing widely rolling out to free Android users
In addition to Gemini Live announcements at I/O 2025, Google looks to be widely rolling out camera and screen sharing for free Android users. This free availability was first announced over a month ago in a gradual rollout.
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Lenovo Legion Tab is now $450
First launched earlier this year as a rare small, but powerful Android tablet, the Lenovo Legion Tab has now dropped to $450.
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Honey drops to 15 million users on Chrome, down 5 million in less than six months
In late 2024, the popular Chrome extension Honey was exposed for shady tactics including simply not doing what it was promised to do, with uninstalls following suit and Honey now dropping down to 15 million users from a peak of over 20 million.
Expand Expanding CloseNotebookLM Audio Overviews add ‘Length’ control as LearnLM infused into Gemini
Besides the new Android and iOS app (which already picked up its first post-launch update) this week, NotebookLM Audio Overviews are rolling out a new Length customization.
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As its rollout continues, Samsung has just posted an updated One UI 7 schedule for Galaxy devices, with many more updates coming in June.
Expand Expanding CloseAAWireless TWO+ brings wireless Android Auto and CarPlay, limited sales now open
AAWireless makes it easy to add wireless Android Auto to your car, and now AAWireless TWO+ is getting its first release with support for both Android Auto and Apple CarPlay.
Expand Expanding CloseMore Material 3 Expressive Google apps: Fitbit, Meet, and Chat
Material 3 Expressive was officially unveiled last week at The Android Show, with Google releasing guidance at that time. At I/O 2025, we had a “Build next-level UX with Material 3 Expressive” session with another tease at upcoming Google app redesigns, like Fitbit.
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After going full-width last month, a smaller redesign to Google Discover emphasizes the site/publisher name on Android and iOS.
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Today’s Android app deals and freebies: Agent A, Fury of Dracula, Aporkalypse, more
Thursday afternoon’s best deals from the Google Play store are now ready to go down below. On your way down be sure to go score $525 off unlocked Pixel 9 Pro Fold, this $300 discount on Lenovo’s touchscreen Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition Copilot+ PC, and dive into the Samsung OLED smart TV Memorial Day sale that’s now live at up $2,400 off. As for the apps, highlights include titles like Agent A, Fury of Dracula, Aporkalypse, Homo Machina, and more. Everything awaits below.
Read MoreXiaomi 15S Pro and Pad 7 Ultra launch with its first in-house chip
Xiaomi just announced its first homemade chip. The new Xiaomi XRING O1 SoC is going to power the brand-new Xiaomi 15S Pro Android phone and Xiaomi Pad 7 Ultra.
Expand Expanding CloseA ‘more fun’ Google Play Store redesign might be coming
Last year, Google Play kicked off efforts like Collections to be “more than a store.” The next step in that might be a broader Google Play Store redesign, especially of the Apps feed.
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