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Galaxy Z Flip 7 reportedly ‘confirmed’ to use Exynos 2500 in ‘most countries’
Rumors have been back and forth, but a new report claims that Samsung’s Galaxy Z Flip 7 will indeed run on top of the Exynos 2500 chip.
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Today’s Android app deals and freebies: Skul Hero Slayer, Children of Morta, Dead Cells, more
The best mid-week Android game and app deals are now up or grabs down below. Joining the Google Play deals today, as well as the Amazon and Best Buy Memorial Day sales, we also spotted an up to $142 price drop on the 45mm Pixel Watch 3, up to $393 off Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra, and a Buy One Get One FREE on select Odyssey gaming monitors. As for the apps, highlights include titles like Skul: The Hero Slayer, Children of Morta, Dead Cells, and more – everything waits below.
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Android 16 QPR1 brings back ‘Audio Sharing’ through Auracast, no Pixel Buds support yet
Google has been working on support for Bluetooth’s Auracast function in Android for a while now, and now “Audio Sharing” has returned, hopefully for good, in Android 16 QPR1.
Expand Expanding CloseGalaxy Watch 8 Classic renders show the squarish design, rotating bezel, third button [Gallery]
Samsung’s Galaxy Watch 8 Classic is getting a big redesign as we’ve heard previously, and now leaked renders are showing just how different it will be.
Expand Expanding CloseAndroid 16 QPR1 Beta 1 hands-on: Finally, the big update we wanted [Video]
I think a lot of people would agree that the Android 16 QPR1 update is the “real” update that we’ve all been waiting for – but is it any good? Spoiler alert: it is, but here’s everything you need to know.
Expand Expanding CloseAI videos from Google’s Veo 3 are here, and they’re both impressive and terrifying
If the internet wasn’t already full of misinformation and general filler content, Veo 3 is going to take it to an entirely new level. Google’s newly announced Veo 3 video and audio generation engine is already being used to create terrifyingly realistic videos that would fool just about anyone.
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Deals: Pixel Watch 3 up to $142 off, Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra up to $393 off, BOGO FREE Odyssey gaming monitors, more
Hot the heels of yesterday’s I/O 2025, we have some notable deals on the latest Pixel gear, including an up to $142 price drop live on 45mm Pixel Watch 3 alongside ongoing deals on Pixel 8/9 handsets. Next up is Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra as Samsung is offering up to $300 off brand-new units and Best Buy has the most affordable model up to $393 off in open-box condition – as well as Samsung’s Memorial Day sale with a Buy One Get One FREE promo on select Odyssey gaming monitors. All of that and more awaits below in today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break.
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Volvo cars will get new Android Automotive features faster, including Gemini
Volvo and Google have announced a new deal that will bring new Android Automotive features to Volvo’s vehicles faster, starting with Gemini support.
Expand Expanding CloseHonor 400 series will get six years of Android updates
Honor is gearing up to announce the Honor 400 lineup and has noted that the series will get a full 6 years of Android updates, including Google’s upcoming Android 16.
Expand Expanding CloseAndroid 16’s new Quick Settings revives one-tap Do Not Disturb shortcut
Among the many visual updates in Android 16, there are also some functional changes, including the return of a one-tap Do Not Disturb function in the Quick Settings.
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Facer is returning to Wear OS, but not until the next big update
The well-known watch face app Facer was forced to depart from Wear OS last year, but it’s coming back soon with some big changes.
Expand Expanding CloseAndroid 16 QPR1 volume slider redesign adds mini waveform, media player tweaks
With Android 16 QPR1 Beta 1, Google has redesigned the volume slider and panel, while the media player sees small tweaks.
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Google One hiding storage plans again, making it look like there’s a $200 increase
Google One is seeing one of its plan options vanish, with the cost of adding more storage past 10TB immediately jumping by a whopping $200 – but that’s only what it looks like at first.
Expand Expanding CloseXREAL’s ‘Project Aura’ will be the second Android XR headset, more details in June
Android XR will see its debut on Samsung’s “Project Moohan” headset, but we’re now getting a first look at the second option, XREAL’s “Project Aura.”
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YouTube Premium Lite is expanding to more countries
After launching in the US and select other regions earlier this year, YouTube Premium Lite is now expanding to a few more countries – here’s the full list.
Expand Expanding CloseHere’s a closer look at Wear OS 6; customizable color themes, Material updates [Gallery]
Google’s first preview of Wear OS 6 has arrived, with some major redesigns in tow. Here’s a first look.
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Google TV apps will start showing pop-ups that beg you for ratings
Alongside the initial reveal of Google TV’s Android 16 update, Google is also announcing some changes to apps for TVs, which include new pop-ups that will ask you for app ratings.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle shows Android 16’s Live Updates with Maps, Uber Eats, rolling out ‘over the next year’ [Gallery]
One of Android 16’s new features is “Live Updates” and we’re finally getting a peak into how they’ll work for apps like Google Maps and Uber Eats, but we might also be waiting longer than expected to start using them.
Expand Expanding CloseAndroid Auto gets video and browser apps ‘soon,’ more weather apps finally coming
Google has revealed that Android Auto is about to get more apps, including wider access to weather apps, and the arrival of video and browser apps in the future.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle says Android 16’s new desktop mode builds on ‘the foundation of Samsung DeX’
Google has been working on a “desktop mode” for Android 16 for a while now and at Google I/O’s developer talks, the company confirmed that these improvements have arrived in part thanks to Samsung DeX.
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Today’s Android app deals and freebies: Endurance, One Deck Dungeon, Paths & Danger, more
It’s time to take a closer look at today’s best Google Play deals for your Android devices. Alongside the games and apps, we also have the now live Amazon Memorial Day sale as well as the new OnePlus early summer sale, the first cash discounts on the wireless 144Hz Samsung The Frame Pro at up to $300 off, up to $463 off the unlocked Pixel 8 Pro, and a deep discount on Acer’s Predator Helios Neo 14 gaming laptop. As for the apps, highlights include titles like Endurance, One Deck Dungeon, Paths & Danger, Plancon: Space Conflict, and more. Head below for a closer look.
Read MoreGoogle Pixel adding wallpaper shape and weather ‘Effects’ in Android 16 QPR1 [Gallery]
Google Pixel phones are picking up a new customization option for wallpapers, with “Effects” in Android 16 able to turn a wallpaper into a specific shape and color style, as well as applying weather effects on top.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle TV gets a hint of Material 3 Expressive in Android 16 update [Gallery]
While Android TV OS updates usually don’t bring much to the Google TV experience, this latest update does deliver a splash of Material 3 Expressive design elements, mostly in the Settings menu.
Expand Expanding CloseAndroid 16 QPR1 adds new notification shortcuts and lock screen layout
Among the many updates in Android 16 QPR1’s big redesign is a new look for notifications which includes more prominent shortcuts for settings, history, and also an updated lock screen layout too.
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