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Gemini on Android can finally identify music with Song Search
Ahead of the Google Assistant deprecation later in 2025, the Gemini app on Android can now identify songs with help from Google Search.
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Yesterday, a bombshell report alleged that Samsung found itself “shocked” by Google’s switch to TSMC foundries for the upcoming Pixel 10 series rumored to arrive later this summer. According to reporting from The Bell, the Tensor G5 swap is being called “the Google incident” internally, with this drama apparently serving as some sort of wake-up call to the company as a whole.
Expand Expanding CloseSamsung has its own earthquake alert system with options Google should consider [Gallery]
Samsung often builds its own alternatives to Google services, and it turns out that the company is building its own version of Android’s earthquake alerts system, and it has some options Google should perhaps consider.
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Today’s Android app deals and freebies: Codenames, Rush Rally 3, Wreckfest, more
We have now gathered up all of today’s best deals courtesy of the Google Play Store. Alongside the deals we spotted today on Nothing’s Ear (a) wireless earbuds, Galaxy Buds 3 Pro at up to 50% off, Lenovo’s touchscreen Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition Copilot+ PC, and more, you’ll find all of today’s Android app deals below.
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Klarna, the buy now pay later company, wants to be your carrier with $40/mo plans
The rise of MVNOs has made it possible for some interesting names to power your mobile phone service. Google, Ryan Reynolds, and… others, have all been attached to their own mobile phone carriers. Now, Klarna is joining the ring with its own $40/month plans – and yes, that’s the “buy now pay later” people.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Phone app rolling out Material 3 Expressive redesign
The Phone by Google app is getting an all-encompassing Material 3 Expressive redesign that also adds “Horizontal swipe” or “Single tap” options for answering calls. Like Google Messages, this is beginning to roll out to the beta channel.
Expand Expanding CloseGemini app rolls out video upload on Android, iPhone, & web
Besides the new navigation drawer and 2.5 Pro going stable, the Gemini app is rolling out video upload and analysis. This lets you add a clip to your prompt.
Expand Expanding CloseWyze’s ‘VerifiedView’ promises no one else can view your camera feed… anymore
Wyze continues to put out very clever and affordable smart home devices and cameras, but a sour note on the company for years has been a security incident that allowed your camera’s feed to be viewed by others. With its new “VerfiedView” security, Wyze promises that can’t happen anymore.
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Deals: Galaxy Buds 3 Pro up to 50% off, Galaxy Tab S10 FE from $335, Lenovo OLED Chromebook $200 off, The Frame, more
For today’s lineup of deals we are starting off with the Samsung camp, including a 50% price drop on the latest Galaxy Buds 3 Pro in Best Buy refurbished condition as well as an even lower price on the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge at $250 off, and as much as $125 in savings on “excellent condition” open-box Galaxy Tab S10 FE tablets. From there, we move over to a notable discount on Lenovo’s OLED touchscreen IdeaPad Duet 5 Chromebook at $200 off and a return low on the brand new 2025 55-inch The Frame smart TV. All of that and more awaits below in today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break.
Expand Expanding ClosePixel Launcher search bar, Gemini launch redesign rolls out to Android 16 QPR1 Beta
Google has now rolled out the redesigned Pixel Launcher search bar (in the US) and new Gemini launch animation (for everyone) to Android 16 QPR1 Beta 2 users.
Expand Expanding CloseWaymo is coming to back to New York City, but you can’t hail a self-driving taxi just yet
Waymo says that the next big city it’s going to plant autonomous ride-sharing in is New York. Unfortunately, Waymo’s business model isn’t exactly run of the mill, and that may take some time.
Expand Expanding CloseLatest leak shows off the Galaxy Z Flip 7’s full-size cover display [Gallery]
Samsung’s Galaxy Z Flip 7 is reportedly going to come with a cover display that actually fills the entire panel, according to new leaks.
Expand Expanding CloseFairphone 6 leaks in new images with new design, easily-replacable battery [Gallery]
The Fairphone 6 is just about ready for launch, and a new leak is giving us plenty of insight into what to expect from the company’s next repairable smartphone.
Expand Expanding CloseGalaxy Z Fold 7 leaks in first official-looking renders with thin design, slick blue color [Gallery]
The next Galaxy Unpacked should be right around the corner, and a new leak is showing off exactly how thin Samsung’s redesigned Galaxy Z Fold 7 actually looks.
Expand Expanding CloseNothing Phone (3) has ‘Glyph Matrix’ lights in corner, leaked design was likely wrong [Video]
After a bunch of teasers, Nothing has offered a first look at the new “Glyph Matrix” lights on the back of Nothing Phone (3), while also disproving a recent leaked design.
Expand Expanding CloseOnePlus is rumored to be working on its own 8-inch Android gaming tablet
OnePlus has been making some of the best full-size Android tablets on the market as of late, and now a rumor suggests that the company is planning on making its own 8-inch Android tablet for gamers.
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Galaxy Watch FE gets its second update of 2025, but it’s not available to everyone yet
While we might all be excited about One UI 8 Watch’s looming beta, Galaxy Watch FE users have an entirely separate update to be excited about.
Expand Expanding CloseHonor teases ultra-slim Magic V5 as its ‘thinnest’ foldable yet
Honor is on a mission to take on the Galaxy Z Fold 7 with its upcoming foldable. The company has officially released a teaser image announcing the launch date for the incredibly thin Honor Magic V5.
Expand Expanding CloseReport: Google’s switch to TSMC for Pixel 10 chip was a ‘shock’ and wake-up call for Samsung
According to a new report, Google’s switch from Samsung’s foundry to TSMC for the Tensor G5 chip in the upcoming Pixel 10 series was a “shock” for Samsung, and is serving as a wake-up call for the company’s foundry efforts.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Messages rolling out Delete for everyone, Snooze notifications, & more
Following last week’s announcement, Google Messages is widely rolling out features like “Snooze notifications” and “Delete for everyone” to the stable channel.
Expand Expanding CloseGboard will integrate with ‘Pixel Sense’ and offer voice ‘Smart Edits’
Last week, a “Magic Cue” capability for the Pixel 10 leaked, and Gboard today revealed upcoming “Pixel Sense” integration.
Expand Expanding CloseSamsung Galaxy Z Fold 7, Flip 7, and Watch 8 series tipped to launch on July 9
According to a reliable leaker, Samsung’s next Unpacked event for the Galaxy Z Fold 7, Flip 7, and Galaxy Watch 8 series will take place on July 9.
Expand Expanding CloseGemini app rolling out Scheduled Actions on Android
Following the announcement in early June, Google is more widely rolling out Scheduled Actions to the Gemini app on Android.
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NFC will work from further away to improve ‘reliability’ in tap to pay and more
NFC is an increasingly useful technology in the modern world, and now it’s getting a range boost as the standard will now operate at 2cm away, nearly four times the previous requirement in a change aimed at improving the reliability of actions such as tap to pay.
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