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Deals: Unlocked OnePlus Open $400 off, ASUS Zenbook S 16 Copilot+ PC $300 off, Nothing Ear (open), more
Now sitting alongside our exclusive discounts on the Chipolo Google Find My Device trackers from under $20, we are tracking another shot to score a straight up $400 price drop on the OnePlus Open that is now set to remain the latest-generation model through 2025. Next up is ASUS’ Zenbook S 16 Copilot+ PC packing the AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 at a new low with $300 in savings alongside this wild deal on EVGA’s originally $100 XR1 Lite Capture Card with 4K Passthrough at $20. From there, we have some unique smart lighting deals, an offer on the Nothing Ear (open) buds, some charger discounts, and more. All of that and more awaits below in today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break.
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Last year, the Google TV Streamer got a small update about a month after it launched. The first Google TV Streamer update of 2025 is now rolling out and it’s more sizable.
Expand Expanding CloseReview: The Galaxy S25+ is the same, but the vibes are much different
The Galaxy S25+ looks almost exactly like the phone that came before it, and everything on the inside is almost exactly the same, too, minus a couple of small improvements. But for some reason, the Galaxy S25+ feels dramatically different and finds itself in my favorites list with relative ease.
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Following a very brief ban in the United States, TikTok is once again available for download on Android via the Google Play Store.
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Samsung’s Android 15 update has been a bit of a mess, with countless delays, shrunken beta programs, and still no word from the company on when the full release may come. Now, Samsung is reportedly pushing things back yet again, delaying its Android 15 update for more Galaxy phones through April 2025.
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After introducing for paid Advanced subscribers last year, free Gemini users are starting to get the ability to upload and analyze files.
Expand Expanding CloseYouTube TV could lose CBS, more due to Paramount dispute [U: Extension]
YouTube TV shared this afternoon that negotiations with Paramount have failed to result in an agreement. If there’s no deal, “all Paramount content, including CBS and CBS Sports, will be unavailable on YouTube TV.”
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A nice quality-of-life improvement for Google Chat will let you rename group conversations, while teams will benefit from a new “board” feature.
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Android 16 Beta 2 makes it easier to change temperature and measurement units
A new option in Android 16 Beta 2 allows users to easily change system measurement units, temperature units, and more “Regional preferences.”
Expand Expanding CloseGemini Advanced can now recall and use your past chats
Google today is rolling out a new Gemini app feature for Advanced subscribers that can recall and “reference past chats for more tailored help.”
Expand Expanding CloseAndroid 16 Beta 2 adds ‘Switch users’ widget on Pixel
With Android 16 Beta 2, Google has added a “Switch users” homescreen widget for Pixel devices.
Expand Expanding CloseAndroid 16 Beta 2 power button shortcut for Google Wallet is now live
The Google Wallet app can now be opened with a new shortcut in Android 16 Beta 2. The new method means the Quick Settings button is no longer the fastest way, though it might come as an unnatural change to ditch the camera shortcut.
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Beta 2 of Android 16 is available today as Google’s next major OS version proceeds through the development process.
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Today’s Android app deals and freebies: Escapists 2, Wreckfest, Bagatur Chess Engine, more
Thursday’s collection of the best Google Play Android game and app deals is now at the ready down below. On your way down, be sure to scope out the deals we are tracking right now on Galaxy Watch 7 – it is on sale and includes a FREE $70 extra band – as well as the $150 price drop on Galaxy S24 FE and our exclusive offers on the Chipolo Google Find My Device trackers from under $20. As for the apps, highlights include titles like Escapists 2, Wreckfest, Worms W.M.D: Mobilize, Gravity Force, Bagatur Chess Engine, and more. Head below for a closer look.
Read MoreAndroid 16 Beta 2 rolling out for Pixel
Following last month’s quieter release, Google is rolling out Android 16 Beta 2 to Pixel devices today as an “Incremental Beta-quality release.”
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Google Maps blocks reviews for ‘Gulf of America’
Amid backlash for updating its maps to show “Gulf of America” in place of “Gulf of Mexico,” Google Maps has started to both block new reviews of the location, as well as deleting recent negative reviews.
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Google Drive showing a ludicrously capacious (Large) FAB for some
Material 3 offers three size options for the floating action button, with Google Drive for Android possibly adopting the Large FAB.
Expand Expanding CloseNothing teases ‘elite’ performance with Snapdragon chips in Phone (3a) series
The Nothing Phone (3a) series is set to be unveiled next month and, ahead of its launch, Nothing has confirmed a switch to Snapdragon processors.
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Deals: Galaxy Watch 7 + FREE $70 band, Galaxy S24 FE $150 off, Chipolo Google Find My Device trackers from $20, more
Your roundup of the day’s best deals on Android gear, accessories, and more is now ready to go. Samsung is now offering some straight cash discounts on its latest Galaxy 7 wearables as well as throwing in aFREE $70 band, and we also spotted some of the best prices of the year on the Galaxy S24 FE configurations. Those offers join our new exclusive deals for 9to5 readers on the Chipolo Google Find My Device trackers with offers starting from under $20 as well as this giant price drop on Alienware’s 27-inch 360Hz QHD QD-OLED gaming monitor and the exclusive deals we have secured for readers on the Amazon’s eero Max 7 triple node Wi-Fi 7 mesh system. All of that and more awaits below in today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break.
Expand Expanding CloseLatest Galaxy Z Fold 7 leaks reiterate thinner design, bigger screen, and a big S Pen change
Samsung is shaking things up in its plans for future releases, even coming off the heels of a somewhat redundant launch event. New reports echo the sentiment that the Galaxy Z Fold 7 might not house a traditional S Pen digitizer in order to save space. The leak also suggests that the Galaxy Z Fold 7 will have a bigger screen and come in much thinner.
Expand Expanding CloseOnePlus will not release ‘Open 2’ foldable in 2025
As Oppo gears up to release the Find N5 next week, OnePlus has just confirmed that it will not release a new “Open 2” foldable in 2025.
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Samsung rolling out first Galaxy S25 update with camera motion fixes and more
Samsung’s February 2025 update has reached the Galaxy S25 series, bringing with it new camera fixes and much more.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle updating Gemini Live to be ‘more dynamic and engaging’
Following Talk Live about this, Gemini Live is getting a model update that will “make your conversations even more dynamic and engaging.”
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Google teases Android 16 Beta 2 release tomorrow
The Android 16 preview cycle continues with the next beta officially set to arrive on Thursday, February 13. We’ve always known that Android 16 Beta 2 is coming this month, but Google providing an explicit teaser is somewhat unexpected.
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