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Chrome 137 for Android rolling out rounded menu corners, moves Tab Group button
Following last month’s update, Google is continuing to round the corners of various interface elements in Chrome for Android, with version 137 today focusing on menus.
Expand Expanding CloseAndroid 16 QPR1 Beta 1.1 rolling out with many Pixel bug fixes
Following the initial release at I/O 2025 two weeks ago, Google is rolling out Android 16 QPR1 Beta 1.1 as a bug fixer for Pixel devices.
Expand Expanding CloseAdvanced Protection rolls out to Android 16 and 16 QPR1 betas
Following The Android Show announcement, Google is rolling out Advanced Protection to Android 16 Beta 4.1 and 16 QPR1 Beta 1 on Pixel devices.
Expand Expanding CloseReview: The Minimal Phone wants you to hate phones, and it works
Minimal has set out to fix a problem. Social media fatigue, doom-scrolling, and endless screen time are side effects of efficient phones, and the Minimal Phone’s entire purpose is to slow you down. It does that, but it also makes you actively hate using your phone.
Expand Expanding CloseGemini app doubles recently introduced 2.5 Pro query limit
In recent days, Google AI Pro subscribers noticed lower query limits for 2.5 Pro in the Gemini app. That has now been doubled, with Google now specifying what the limits actually are.
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Today’s Android app deals and freebies: Data Defense, Castles of Mad King Ludwig, Maglev Metro, more
This afternoon’s lineup of the best deals surfacing on Google Play are now ready and waiting for you down below. As far as hardware deals go you’ll want to stop by the Galaxy Watch Ultra offer at $250 off, this giant $450 drop on unlocked Galaxy Z Fold 6 units, as well as the most affordable Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra at $300 off and this new low on Microsoft’s Surface Pro Snapdragon X Plus Copilot+ PC. On the app side of things, we have titles like Data Defense, Castles of Mad King Ludwig, Maglev Metro, and more. Everything awaits below.
Read MoreGoogle Meet updates screen sharing to be faster, sharper, and smoother
Following the big speech translation announcement at I/O 2025, Google Meet is improving screen sharing with a number of updates.
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Galaxy Z Flip 7 will also probably be ‘Qi2 Ready,’ listing reveals
Following in the footsteps of the Galaxy S25 series and likely the Galaxy Z Fold 7 too, Samsung appears to be preparing Qi2 support for the Galaxy Z Flip 7.
Expand Expanding CloseGalaxy Watch 8 Classic only gets one size as foldable colors & storage sizes leak
Galaxy Watch 8 Classic appears to only be coming in one size option, as a new leak details the colors and variants of Samsung’s new smartwatches and foldables.
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Android TV is getting one of its first, and last, Android 14 updates
We’ve only seen a couple of devices get the Android 14 update for TVs and, so far, they’ve all been for Google TV. Now, though, Walmart has rolled out one of the first Android 14 updates for Android TV.
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Deals: Most affordable Galaxy S25 Ultra $300 off, Galaxy Z Fold 6 $1,000 off w/ trade, Google Pixel Tablet from $232, more
Amazon is continuing to undercut some the prices in the Discover Samsung sale – the most affordable Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is now $300 off – but you can land up to $750 off with a trade on the S25 models as well as FREE 2x storage upgrades. Those deals join a massive discount on the latest unlocked Galaxy Z Fold 6 at $450 off ($1,000 off with a trade-in) alongside some notable Google Pixel Tablet deals – new units are up to $140 off and we spotted some open-box listings up to $178 off with prices starting from $232. All of that and more awaits below in today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break.
Expand Expanding CloseSamsung rolling out lockscreen ‘AI shopping experience’ to Galaxy phones starting today
Starting today, Samsung is rolling out a new “AI shopping experience” on the lockscreen of select Galaxy phones, but there’s some good news.
Expand Expanding CloseVisible is adding Pixel Watch coverage to one of its plans for free
The cell network that offers all of the coverage without the extra cost of mainstream cellular services is now making itself a little more enticing. Visible’s best plan now includes network coverage for Android smartwatches, like the Pixel Watch series.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Pixel 10 series launch date might actually be August 20 [Update]
According to a known leaker, Google will launch the Pixel 10 series on August 13, right in line with last year’s updated schedule – or at least it was…
Expand Expanding CloseChromecast with Google TV is still missing its Android 14 update, 3 months later
The Chromecast with Google TV got its Android 14 update earlier this year as promised, but Google quietly pulled that update from production and, three months later, we’re still waiting on it.
Expand Expanding CloseWaiting for UWB in ‘Google’s Find Hub’
This was just supposed to be about how Google has yet to launch UWB finding and that I’ve gone all-in with the Moto Tag as my tracker of choice, but then “Google’s Find Hub” happened.
Expand Expanding CloseSamsung teases Galaxy Z Fold 7 with an absolutely bizarre ‘Ultra experience’ [Video]
Ahead of its rumored July event, Samsung is teasing the Galaxy Z Fold 7 for the first time… and it’s super weird.
Expand Expanding CloseGemini in Google Drive adding ‘Catch me up’ command
The Gemini side panel in Google Drive offers one of the more powerful AI experiences in Workspace, with its latest capability being “Catch me up.”
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Weather in Search testing gen AI summaries
When you search for “weather” on mobile, Google might show generative AI summaries for local conditions.
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Google will sell you a Pixel 8 Pro and Pixel Watch 2 LTE for just $599
While they’re both over a year old at this point, Google is offering a stellar deal on Pixel 8 Pro and Pixel Watch 2 that nets both devices, and a free case, for over $600 off.
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Today’s Android app deals and freebies: Undergrave, Rotaeno, Dungeon Tracer, more
Tuesday afternoon’s collection of the best Google Play deals on Android apps are waiting down below. The summer Discover Samsung sale is rolling into day 2 with deep deals on Galaxy S25 devices and these gaming monitors at up to $700 off with a FREE 32-inch 4K M7 smart monitor, but Amazon has now undercut the Galaxy Watch Ultra deal at $250 off much like it has on the 256GB Google Pixel 9 Father’s Day deal. As for the apps, highlights include titles like Undergrave, Rotaeno, Dungeon Tracer, and more. Head below for a closer look.
Read MoreGalaxy Z Fold 7 and Flip 7 prices allegedly won’t increase in US, disregarding tariffs
The Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Z Flip 7 are set to debut soon, and reports indicate that Samsung will launch them at the same price point as the previous generation.
Expand Expanding CloseAndroid 16 prepares new control for the brightness level of HDR content
HDR content can often be blinding, but Android 16 is preparing a new control that lets you change the brightness level.
Expand Expanding CloseNotebookLM notebooks can now be shared publicly via links
Google has updated NotebookLM today with the ability to publicly share notebooks via links, just like Docs.
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