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Threads launched a new feature that allows for more expression. “Ghost posts” let you post disappearing content to Threads that automatically vanishes from everyone’s feed 24 hours later, just like Instagram stories. Here’s how to create them.

There has been some fear that Samsung’s rising memory costs would impact other manufacturers that use its DRAM in devices. Apparently, shortages are affecting the memory fabricator so much that Samsung’s own Galaxy phones may see a price increase.

After months of speculation and leaks, most involving animations alone, Samsung has finally pulled back the curtain and shown off the Galaxy TriFold in person. Apparently, Samsung still wants to launch the device before the year is up.

Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy Z Fold 8 is reportedly set for another big upgrade cycle, with the device set to both get an overdue battery upgrade while also bringing back S Pen support.

We’ve known for a while now that Google is working on a successor to this year’s excellent Pixel 9a. Now, thanks to a new leak, we’re getting our first glimpse at what the Pixel 10a might actually look like when it arrives on store shelves.

The band situation with Pixel Watch has always been rough, especially if you want a nice leather band. But, finally, the day has come, as Nomad is now shipping a premium leather band for Pixel Watch that’s absolutely worth a look.

YouTube for Android TV is now bringing the account switcher to the application’s initial startup to help ensure the right person is logged in.

The monthly “Google System Release Notes” primarily detail what’s new in Play services, Play Store, and Play system update across Android phones/tablets, Wear OS, Google/Android TV, Auto, and PC. Some features apply to end users, while others are aimed at developers.

Google is opening up access to the major Fitbit app redesign on Android this week, but there’s a long list of features not available in the preview release just yet.

Welcome to The Sideload episode 10, a 9to5Google podcast. This week, Will is joined by Steve Radochia, mobile author at Android Police and the creator behind his YouTube channel, StevealiciousTech. Together, Steve and Will break down the trends that defined 2025’s smartphones, from ultra-thin hardware to the state of foldables and, of course, the big debate surrounding Tensor G5. It’s an incredibly nerdy conversation, and one die-hard smartphone fans won’t want to miss.

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With Wear OS 6 not available on the Pixel Watch, Google is rolling out an October 2025 update to the original device.

The forthcoming November update for Google Pixel devices has shown up a little early in some leaked images, suggesting that “theme packs” and more are on the way.

Telegram has released a new beta update on Android that adds a bit of Liquid Glass, and users aren’t very happy about it.

Video calls have helped military families feel closer with those serving than ever before, and through a new partnership with the United Service Organizations, Google wants to take that feeling even farther.

The current expected support period for new Android phones is around seven years, but that became commonplace after the Galaxy S20 FE was released. If Samsung holds its promise, the Galaxy S20 FE is going to officially drop from the security update list soon.

As part of the Fitbit Coach preview, Google shared that it will be releasing “new Fitbit hardware” in 2026.

As previewed alongside the Pixel Watch 4 launch in August, Google will begin rolling out a Public Preview of Fitbit Coach “starting tomorrow and over the next week” in the US. The idea is to leverage AI and Gemini models to give you a personal coach, just like how athletes have a team around them providing support.

Google TV might be in your hotel room sometime next year, as Google has just struck a deal with DIRECTV to use Google TV as the underlying experience for a new “Advanced Entertainment Platform” designed for hotels and hospitality.