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AAWireless TWO back in stock at Amazon
The AAWireless TWO launched in October, and the wireless Android Auto adapter is now back in stock at Amazon after issues that halted sales for weeks.
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Makers of digital photo frames have long used the Google Photos APIs to transfer your images and videos to their devices. Google this month is implementing API changes that break those integrations, but is offering an alternate approach.
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Today’s Android app deals and freebies: Ninja Village, Zoo Park Story, Station Manager, more
Day 3 of the Discover Samsung sale is now in full swing headlined by a sweet deal on the new Galaxy S25+ with up to $700 trade-in values or a straight up $150 price drop without a trade-in alongside a bonus $50 Samsung credit and double the storage for FREE, but for now we are focused on the day’s best Android game and app deals. Today’s collection is headlined by titles like Ninja Village, Zoo Park Story, Station Manager, Venture Towns, and more. Head below for a closer look.
Read MorePixel 9 Pro wins ‘Smartphone of the Year’ award, Google’s second in a row
Google’s presence at MWC 2025 in Barcelona has not gone unnoticed. The company made a few announcements on future projects and while there, Google has collected two MWC awards from GLOMO, including one for the Pixel 9 Pro.
Expand Expanding CloseYouTube committed to music, saw more full Premium upgrades than downgrades to Lite
In announcing the new Premium Lite subscription tier today, YouTube reaffirmed its commitment to music on the platform.
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Deals: Samsung S25+ $150 off + $50 credit and 2x storage, Lenovo Snapdragon PC $500 off, Bose QuietComfort Ultra buds, more
We have now moved on to day 3 of the massive Discover Samsung sale and the highlight deal of the day is now live – Galaxy S25+ with $700 trade value, or up to $150 off with a bonus $50 credit and double storage for FREE. From there, we have unlocked Pixel 8a handsets at up to $132 off as well as Lenovo’s Snapdragon X Plus IdeaPad 5 Copilot+ PC at 50% off, and some deep deals on the wonderful Bose QuietComfort Ultra wireless buds. All of that and more awaits below in today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break.
Expand Expanding CloseReport: YouTube eyes redesign for TV app as more users are watching than ever
The YouTube app for TV — not to be confused with YouTube TV — is reportedly looking to take on a redesign in order to make more paid content available to users. This move would put the app in line to compete with other paid content providers like Amazon Prime Video or Disney+.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle announces ‘AI Mode’ as a new way to use Search, testing starts today
Google today is announcing and beginning testing on an “AI Mode” for Search. This “early experiment” lets you ask more complex questions that will be answered by an AI-generated response that takes up the entire page.
Expand Expanding CloseSamsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 may have a full-size outer display claims ‘updated’ leak
The Galaxy Z Flip 7 might deliver some meaningful changes after all, as leaks now claim that the device will have a full-size outer display that wraps around the cameras.
Expand Expanding CloseYouTube Premium Lite now rolling out, makes ‘most’ videos ad-free for $7.99/month
Following reports last month, YouTube Premium Lite has just launched for $7.99/month in the US and promises to make “most” videos ad-free.
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Google’s Sameer Samat on Android 16’s early release and ‘doing more’ to show what’s new
Google is releasing Android 16 far earlier than its typical schedule and, apparently, things are going well. In an interview this week, Google’s President of the Android Ecosystem, Sameer Samat, confirmed that Android 16 is on track for a June release, and added that Google wants to do more to actually show what’s new in the update.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle TV Streamer not coming to certain regions, Chromecast may remain available
The launch of the Google TV Streamer last year brought with it the end of the Chromecast. But in some regions, the Google TV Streamer isn’t coming, and its predecessor may stick around.
Expand Expanding CloseHands-on: The Tecno Spark Slim proves an ultra-thin phone could actually be good [Gallery]
I don’t understand the whole “ultra-thin” phone trend. It just seems… kind of dumb? And it sounds like 9to5 readers largely agree. But at MWC 2025, I was pleasantly surprised by the Tecno Spark Slim.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle on what makes a high-quality Android widget
The Android team has long offered quality tiers for apps on Wear OS, Large Screen, and other form factors. As part of this week’s push, Google is highlighting the Android Widget Quality Tiers.
Expand Expanding CloseWear OS 5.1 adds ‘Force Global AOD’ dev option to Pixel Watch
Most Wear OS apps still don’t support the always-on display, but this week’s 5.1 update for the Pixel Watch introduces an interesting “Force Global AOD Experience” developer option.
Expand Expanding CloseSamsung extends One UI 7 beta to Galaxy Z Fold 6, Flip 6, S23, and Tab S10
Samsung isn’t releasing One UI 7 to all Galaxy users just yet as the company has just announced an extended beta program that now includes the latest Galaxy foldables and more.
Expand Expanding CloseOnePlus Watch 2 won’t get a Wear OS 5 update for months, Watch 3 gets ‘3 years’ [U]
Following the (delayed) launch of the OnePlus Watch 3 which has Wear OS 5 pre-installed, OnePlus has confirmed a timeline for the same update for last year’s OnePlus Watch 2, and it’s not good news.
Expand Expanding CloseSamsung will finally release Android 15 for Galaxy devices in April, nearly 6 months late
After countless delays, Samsung has finally set a release date for its Android 15 update, One UI 7.
Expand Expanding CloseMake notifications better on the Galaxy S25; here’s how to tune One UI 7 alerts
It takes some effort on every Galaxy device to tune notifications so that we don’t become bombarded with alerts at all waking moments. One UI 7 provides an avenue for that, as well as other advanced options to ensure you’re seeing the alerts you actually care about and none you don’t. This quick guide will take you through those settings.
Expand Expanding CloseWear OS 5.1 starts rolling out to Pixel Watch 3 and 2
Alongside the health-focused Feature Drop, Google is beginning to roll out Wear OS 5.1 based on Android 15 to the non-LTE Pixel Watch 2 and 3.
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Google Clock ‘Timer Starter’ widget comes to Pixel phones
Last year, Google’s Clock app introduced a Timer Starter widget for the Pixel Tablet, and it’s now available on phones with Android 15 QPR2.
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iOS 18.4 adding RCS support for Google Fi
Apple yesterday released the latest iOS 18.4 beta and it enables support for RCS on Google Fi. iPhone users on the Google MVNO have been waiting for this improvement to Android-iOS messaging since September.
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Today’s Android app deals and freebies: MONOPOLY, Exolotl Zian, Kenshō, more
We have now moved on to day 2 of the Discover Samsung sale, but we also have a fresh batch of discounted Android game and app deals to check out as well. Just be sure to also scope out the deals we have on Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 at up to $820 off as well as its 43-inch M7 4K Smart Monitor at $200 off and Google’s linen Nest WiFi Pro router at 50% off. As for the apps, highlights include titles like MONOPOLY, Exolotl : Zian, Kenshō, Titan Quest: Ultimate, and more. Head below for a closer look.
Read MorePixel 9 gets 11 fixes with Android 15 QPR2, OTAs live
The second (and final) big update to Android 15 is rolling out today with QPR2 and it contains a number of fixes for the Pixel 9 series and older supported Google phones.
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