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Nothing Phone (3) has a 50MP ‘periscope’ telephoto lens – here are the first samples [Gallery]
Ahead of its launch event next week, Nothing has confirmed that Phone (3) will be launching with the camera feature that was missing from its predecessor, a telephoto lens.
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As a massive heatwave hits the US and temperatures keep cranking up across the Northern Hemisphere, I’ve been thinking about how much better Pixel phones have gotten in the heat, but I’m curious – how is yours holding up?
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Clock 7.14 rolls out: Material 3 toggle & Pixel weather tweaks
Google is rolling out a small update to the Clock app — version 7.14 — on Android that makes a pair of visual tweaks. It follows the last release in April.
Expand Expanding CloseGemini Live starts rolling out the Google Keep integration
Besides adding captions today, Google is beginning to roll out the ability for Gemini Live to use Calendar, Keep, Tasks, and Maps during conversations.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle AI Pro now available as annual $200 subscription
After previously being limited to a monthly plan, Google AI Pro is now available as an annual subscription for $199.99.
Expand Expanding CloseAndroid 16 QPR1 Beta 2.1 rolling out with Pixel bug fixes, June 2025 patch
Google is rolling out Android 16 QPR1 Beta 2.1 today with the June 2025 security patch and Pixel bug fixes.
Expand Expanding ClosePixel 10 reportedly gets a battery boost and faster ‘Qi2 Wireless Charging’
According to a new report, Google’s base Pixel 10 is getting a bigger battery and faster wireless charging courtesy of “Qi2.”
Expand Expanding CloseVivo X Fold 5 goes official with dust resistance and Apple Watch support
Vivo has announced its latest foldable, the Vivo X Fold 5, which delivers some impressive hardware and, somehow, Apple Watch integration.
Expand Expanding CloseRumor: Galaxy S26 Ultra may change S Pen tech to make way for Qi2 magnets
New rumors indicate that Samsung may drop the S Pen digitizer in the Galaxy S26 Ultra in favor of a new method. Doing so would mean the company could start delivering devices with Qi2 magnetic backs.
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Google is making a change to Android device setup that will prompt users to change their Find Hub privacy settings, hopefully addressing a long-standing shortcoming of Google’s tracker network.
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After appearing for some users earlier this month, Gemini Live now lets you enable captions on Android and iOS.
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Today’s Android app deals and freebies: MEGA MAN X DiVE, Ace Attorney Trilogy, GHOST TRICK, more
Your Wednesday afternoon collection of mid-week Android game and app deals is now ready to go down below. Alongside some notable discounts on Capcom titles courtesy of Google Play, you can still score a FREE $50 credit towards the Galaxy Z Flip 7 and Fold 7 launch as well as deals on Galaxy Watch 7 at the Amazon all-time low, the Samsung Galaxy S25+ at $200 off, and HP’s OmniBook X Flip convertible Copilot+ PC at a whopping $400 off. Hit the jump for all of today’s Android app deals.
Read MoreNo, Gemini is not making a ‘concerning’ privacy change to read your texts – it’s actually getting better
An email Google sent out to Gemini users is being misunderstood by some, and greatly misconstrued by several publications. Here is what’s actually happening.
Expand Expanding CloseSamsung reportedly expects to ship just ‘100,000’ Android XR headsets this year
According to a new report, Samsung seemingly doesn’t have huge expectations for its Android XR headset, with only “around” 100,000 units planned to ship this year.
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Nothing Phone (3) may have a bigger battery and faster charging than Galaxy or Pixel
The Nothing Phone (3) may not have the chipset many were expecting, but it’s still shaping up to be an enticing new device. In the latest leak, we’re getting a better idea around the battery and charging situation, with Nothing Phone (3) set to beat both Google Pixel and Samsung Galaxy flagships in both metrics.
Expand Expanding CloseWhere the Pixel 10 needs to improve over the Pixel 9 [Video]
The Pixel 10 is going to be an iterative update, but even so, there is still room to improve over the Pixel 9. Here are a few areas we want to see Google make changes to make an even better Android smartphone.
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Deals: Galaxy S25+ $200 off, HP OmniBook X Flip $550 low, 165Hz 2025 mini-LED Google Smart TVs up to $1,000 off, more
Alongside the ongoing FREE $50 Samsung credit towards the new Galaxy Z Flip/Fold 7 smartphones, Galaxy Watch 8, and more ahead of launch next month, today’s deals are starting with a straight up $200 price drop on Samsung Galaxy S25+ for folks looking to side-step the upcoming new foldables. We are also tracking a huge $400 price drop on HP’s OmniBook X Flip touchscreen 2-in-1 convertible Copilot+ PC, the 512GB Meta Quest 3 headset with a FREE $50 Best Buy gift card, and Hisense’s 165Hz 2025 model U8 mini-LED Google Smart TVs at up to $1,000 off. All of that and more awaits below in today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break.
Expand Expanding CloseFairphone 6 launches with modular accessories and Light Phone-esque minimalist mode
Nearly two years after the launch of its most recent phone, Fairphone has returned with its latest repair-friendly device. It’s not just about sustainability this time, though, as the Fairphone 6 has some distraction-free tricks up its sleeve.
Expand Expanding CloseReport: Galaxy S26 to use Samsung-made Snapdragon 8 Elite sequel, not TSMC version
Samsung’s Galaxy S26 series will reportedly use Snapdragon chips, but ones made by Samsung’s foundry rather than TSMC if a new report turns out to be true.
Expand Expanding CloseSomeone modded their Galaxy Watch to look like a Panerai, and it only cost $1,200
Some think that Galaxy Watches need to be more stylish, and that Samsung needs to do more. Others take things into their own hands. This one user turned his Galaxy Watch into a Panerai timepiece, and it only cost $1,200.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Pixel 10 series allegedly gets brighter displays with better PWM on Pro models
According to a new report, Google is finally addressing a long-standing shortcoming of Pixel displays by adjusting the PWM refresh rate on its Pro phones this year, while upgrading the brightness across the board.
Expand Expanding CloseGemini CLI brings Google’s AI agent to your terminal for free
Google’s latest AI tool for developers is Gemini CLI, which brings 2.5 Pro to your command line interface or terminal.
Expand Expanding CloseLatest Galaxy Z Fold 7 leak leaves very little to the imagination [Gallery]
With just two weeks to go until Samsung’s next Unpacked, we’re getting our best — and most colorful — look yet at the Galaxy Z Fold 7.
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One of the only Android TV 14 updates so far has been paused
Google TV has taken the focus of Android TV for the most part, including with major OS upgrades slowly vanishing from the older experience. Walmart recently rolled out one of the only Android TV 14 updates to date to some of its older devices, but has since pulled the update.
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