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Walmart’s $30 Chromecast with Google TV replacement keeps going out of stock
After launching earlier this month and going in and out of availability, Walmart’s Onn 4K Plus is once again available for purchase at just under $30, if you’re lucky that is.
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After previously partnering with a third-party retailer, the Google Store is now directly selling Pixel products in India.
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Deals: Galaxy S25 Ultra $250 off, or $630 off w/ trade, ASUS Vivobook 16 Copilot+ PC, more
We are now ready to gather up all of today’s best Androidverse deals starting with the return of $250 price drops on unlocked Galaxy S25 Ultra handsets alongside enhanced trade-in savings of up to $630 off. We also spotted a new all-time low on ASUS’ 2025 ultra-thin Vivobook 16 laptop with the latest Snapdragon X Plus chip and the now live PlayStation Days of Play sale with up to $120 off PS5 console bundles, PS5 Pro deals, and controllers, among other things. All of that and more awaits below in today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break.
Expand Expanding CloseSamsung’s One UI 8 introduces major Quick Share redesign
One UI 8, based on Android 16, has been officially outlined by Samsung and made available for the Galaxy S25 during the first beta phase. One major update takes aim at Quick Share, which now offers a more enhanced experience.
Expand Expanding CloseSamsung’s One UI 8 beta program looks different, here’s how to install
Samsung’s One UI 8 update based on Android 16 is now available to download, and there’s a whole new process for entering the beta program. Here’s how to install One UI 8 on your Galaxy S25.
Expand Expanding CloseHere’s everything new in Samsung’s One UI 8 update [Gallery]
Samsung just released its very first One UI 8 update in beta, and while it’s not as big of an update as One UI 7 was, the Android 16-based experience does have a few key changes. Here’s the full changelog, and everything new.
Expand Expanding CloseSamsung teases Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Flip 7 launch, first devices with Android 16
Samsung has just launched its One UI 8 beta program and, alongside doing that, confirmed the launch window for its upcoming Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Flip 7, while hinting they’ll be the first devices to launch with Android 16.
Expand Expanding CloseSamsung releases first One UI 8 beta, based on Android 16, for Galaxy S25
After weeks of rumors, Samsung has just released the first One UI 8 beta, based on Android 16, for the Galaxy S25 series in select regions.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Pixel and Honor are reportedly the fastest-growing Android brands in Europe right now
Android is the dominant smartphone platform in Europe, but most brands are off to a “shaky start” in 2025, with only two names leading the pack in growth – Google Pixel and Honor.
Expand Expanding CloseThe Yaber T2 might need to be your next everything projector
Yaber’s T2 is a versatile smart projector that makes an excellent argument for portable units. Right now, the Yaber T2, and the special Keith Haring edition are 33% off on Amazon, making for an excellent option!
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle rolling out Search widget redesign on Android
After beta testing earlier this month, the Google app on Android is rolling out a redesign of the Search bar homescreen widget to all users.
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NotebookLM app gets bug fix updates on Android, iOS
Following the launch last week, Google has updated the NotebookLM app for Android and iOS with a number of bug fixes.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Meet will fully replace legacy Google Duo calling in September
The Google Duo brand went away in 2022, but some legacy features from the company’s previous calling service have persisted in Google Meet. All aspects of Duo are now set to disappear in September 2025.
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Today’s Android app deals and freebies: Earn to Die, Aeon’s End, LEGO Bricktales, more
We are now ready to collect all of Tuesday’s best Android game and app deals courtesy of Google Play. Just be sure to also scope out the deals we have today on Nothing’s Ear (a) wireless earbuds, this 50% price drop on Google’s official Pixel 9 Pro XL Case, the first discount on Samsung’s brand-new 2025 3D and OLED Odyssey gaming monitors, the most affordable unlocked Galaxy S25, and the Google Nest Indoor/Outdoor Wireless Cam. As for the apps, highlights include Earn to Die, Aeon’s End, LEGO Bricktales, The Last Game, and more. Head below for a closer look.
Read MoreGoogle teases Gemini Live update, Material 3 Expressive redesign for Pixel owners
In an email to Pixel owners today, Google is teasing what updates from I/O 2025, like Gemini Live, that they can look forward to in the near future.
Expand Expanding CloseTCL’s latest Google TV set has basically no bezels and a major speaker upgrade
TCL has just launched its latest Google TV set in the high-end QM8K series, with the QD-Mini LED TV packing software upgrades as well as huge display updates and a neat new trick with the speakers.
Expand Expanding CloseNothing’s Carl Pei says your smartphone’s OS will replace all of its apps
In a new interview, Nothing’s Carl Pei lays out his vision for the future of smartphones, and it’s a future where you don’t use apps anymore, instead relying on the OS and AI to get things done.
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Deals: Galaxy S25 from $300, Samsung’s 2025 monitors $250 off, Google Nest gear, Pixel 9 case 50% off, more
Alongside a host of hangover Memorial Day sales from Samsung and Google, we have some new deals to scope out today as well. Firstly, we are tracking a straight up $125 price drop on the most affordable unlocked Galaxy S25 as well as a chance to score one from just $300 with a trade. Next, we have the first post-launch deals on Samsung’s brand-new 2025 3D and OLED Odyssey gaming monitors at up to $250 off alongside our exclusive price drop on Google Nest Learning Thermostat 4th Gen and the 2-pack of Nest Indoor/Outdoor Wireless Cams. Those offers sit alongside deals on Nothing earbuds, power banks, chargers, and even the official Google’s official Pixel 9 Pro XL Case down at $17.50 Prime shipped (50% off). All of that and more awaits below in today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break.
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Report: Galaxy Z Flip 7 will still use Snapdragon 8 Elite in the US
While Samsung is apparently planning to use its Exynos chips in the Galaxy Z Flip 7 for the first time, the company will still use Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite in the US version of the foldable.
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OnePlus promises deeper Gemini integration in OxygenOS ‘soon’
Most Android device manufacturers have adopted Google Gemini and some of its integration, and OnePlus seems to be the next on the list due for a big upgrade. OnePlus’ OxygenOS will soon get more integration between Gemini and proprietary apps as part of a bigger AI push.
Expand Expanding CloseOnePlus will ditch Alert Slider across ‘all’ its new smartphones alongside major AI push
As previously announced, OnePlus will be replacing its iconic Alert Slider, with the new “Plus Key” officially coming to “all” of the brand’s new smartphones going forward alongside a major push into AI features.
Expand Expanding Close[Fixed] Pixel’s VPN by Google is ‘temporarily unavailable’ & behind internet loss
If your Pixel 7 or newer can’t connect to the internet this evening (PT), “VPN by Google” is most likely responsible, with the security and privacy service “temporarily unavailable.”
Expand Expanding CloseWhat’s new in Android’s May 2025 Google System Updates [U: 5/26]
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.
Expand Expanding CloseI/O 2025 was Google at its best for this new era
My decade-long personal and professional interest in Google comes down to how I think the company will invent the future. I’ve always seen it as a laboratory with — let’s say — unconventional scientists pushing the boundaries of what’s feasible.
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