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Gemini’s switch from a blue-purple palette to the four Google colors on Android is now largely complete (with one small exception) following an update to the overlay.

While every leaked render and marketing tease for Google upcoming smartphone launch might make the Pixel 10 feel like a year-old rerun, the devil’s seemingly in the details. Even setting aside the usual round of software enhancements — only some of which have just begun to leak — it’s clear Google does have some hardware tricks up its sleeve Chief among them is native Qi2 support, which should bring support for magnetic chargers, wallets, stands, and much more to every device in the Pixel 10 lineup.

We’ve recently seen a number of posts online complaining about YouTube’s algorithm, with some users seeing just downright awful video recommendations. In truth, YouTube’s recommendation system may not be the issue, and it’s easy to address if you’re seeing sketchy suggested content.

Welcome to episode 65 of Pixelated, a podcast by 9to5Google. This week, Damien, Abner, and Will take a break from talking about the endless onslaught of Pixel 10 renders to take in a more zoomed-out look at Google’s current ecosystem. As the company starts advertising the Pixel 10 series, new reports suggest we might be waiting a few months for the Pixel 10 Pro Fold, Pixel Watch 4, and the Pixel Buds 2a. Meanwhile, the company’s decision to stop selling refurbished Pixel 6a models has us thinking about hardware longevity compared to software longevity, and how the two sometimes collide in unexpected ways.

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According to a new rumor, Google’s Pixel 10 series might invest more heavily into eSIM, and largely do away with physical SIM cards as a result.

ADT’s Nest-integrated security system is one of my favorite parts of my smart home, in part because it has a lot of futuristic ideas. Recently, ADT added a new smart lock option to its lineup, and the fingerprint-enabled lock is such a welcome upgrade.

Google has updated Android’s battery notification for headphones and earbuds to be a bit more glanceable.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

The latest Pixel Watch 4 leak reveals how Google will be advertising the 2025 Wear OS 6 device and Gemini plays a big role.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.