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How to use and prompt Veo 2 in the Gemini app
In addition to images and Audio Overviews, the Gemini app can now generate short video clips, and here’s how best to prompt Veo 2.
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NotebookLM is powered by Gemini 2.5 Flash
In addition to announcing Audio Overviews in 50+ languages and letting users pre-order the native mobile app this week, Google shared that NotebookLM is currently powered by Gemini 2.5 Flash.
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Welcome to episode 52 of Pixelated, a podcast by 9to5Google. This week, we talk about the upcoming “Android Show” and the Android 16 leaks.
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Google working on DeX-like desktop mode for Android phones
Samsung has long offered the ability for your phone (or tablet) to power a desktop OS experience when connected to an external display. Google is now working on a DeX-like desktop mode experience for Android.
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Today’s Android app deals and freebies: Star Wars Pinball 7, HOOK 2, Groundskeeper2, more
Friday afternoon’s collection of the best Android game and app deals are now ready to go, headlined by another addition to the Star Wars Day deals with Star Wars Pinball 7 to join yesterday’s deals on KOTOR 1 and 2. Just be sure to also scope out the deals we are tracking today on Samsung’s new Galaxy Tab S10 FE/+, this OnePlus Pad 2 bundle at $200 off, and this Lenovo IdeaPad 5i 16-inch 2-in-1 touchscreen laptop at $521 off as well. Head below for a complete look at today’s best Android game and app deals.
Read MoreOne UI 8 reportedly means more virtual RAM for Samsung devices
Samsung’s RAM Plus is essentially a solution to a limited amount of memory by offering virtual RAM. In One UI 8, the amount of RAM Plus each device will be allowed is going to be increased, which means faster and more capable devices.
Expand Expanding CloseGemini app redesigns desktop side panel with infinite history scrolling
Google is rolling out a redesign of the Gemini web app’s side panel with some nice quality-of-life improvements.
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Deals: OnePlus Pad 2 bundle $200 off, Galaxy Tab S10 FE/+ first discount, Lenovo IdeaPad $500 off, more
Friday’s best deals are kicking off with some notable savings on Android tablets. First we have OnePlus Pad 2 at $100 off with a FREE $100 OnePlus Stylo and next is the first chance at cash savings on Samsung’s new Galaxy Tab S10 FE/+ with no trade needed. We also spotted the Lenovo IdeaPad 5i 16-inch 2-in-1 touchscreen laptop at $521 off the list price and Bose’s powerful and portable SoundLink Max speaker down at $329. All of that,.the ongoing Google mom’s day sale, and more await below.
Expand Expanding CloseHere’s the Pebble smartwatch reboot in action, and how much tariffs might cost you [Video]
The initial reboot of the Pebble smartwatch — Core 2 Duo – is still on track to ship in July and a new video both offers a first look at the device, while also revealing how much tariffs may end up costing you as a buyer.
Expand Expanding CloseSamsung widely rolling out One UI 7 update to these older Galaxy devices in the US
After a false start, Samsung is opening the floodgates to its One UI 7 update in the United States, with the update now widely available for a ton of different devices, including some older Galaxy generations.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle AI Mode gets one-tap search, smooth iOS glow
Besides the widget shortcut, Google is making AI Mode faster to access with one-tap search on Android and iOS.
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A renewed Pixel 8 is well worth it for just $300 on Amazon right now
Google’s past base model flagship Pixel 8 is a great pickup if you want a replacement for an older phone as it’s just $305 right now on Amazon’s renewed device storefront.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle reveals NotebookLM app for Android & iPhone, coming at I/O 2025 [Gallery]
After teasing last month, Google today unveiled the design of the native NotebookLM app for Android and iPhone users.
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Galaxy Z Flip 7 reportedly using Exynos due to cost while Fold 7 uses Snapdragon
Seemingly back on track with its original plan, a new report claims that Samsung will equip the Galaxy Z Flip 7 with its in-house Exynos 2500 chipset, while using a Snapdragon chip in the Galaxy Z Fold 7.
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Google has tips for using Pixel Camera’s new Panorama mode
With the Pixel 9 series, the Camera app got an upgraded Panorama mode and Google has some tips on how to get the most out of it.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle wants Gemini to be your ‘personal, proactive, and powerful’ assistant
Last month, the Gemini app got a new leader, and Josh Woodward today laid out Google’s strategy to build the “most personal, proactive, and powerful assistant.” This follows Google’s previous I/O 2025 tease.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle TV is simplifying its setup process, starting with these TVs
Google is looking to trim the fat when it comes to setting up your Google TV device for the first time. Showing up on a couple of TVs first, the new Google TV setup process will be a little easier to get through.
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Google rolls out Pixel Weather pollen tracker in the US
The Pixel Weather’s pollen tracker card is now seeing wider availability in the US. This rollout started over the past few days.
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Samsung opens Care+ enrollment for $0 screen repairs, more on these Galaxy devices
Samsung is opening up enrollment to its Care+ protection program for select Galaxy devices, even if you purchased the device months ago, opening the door to free screen repairs and more.
Expand Expanding CloseAndroid Auto light theme surfaces for the first time in years and looks nearly finished [Gallery]
One of the features Google has quietly been working on for Android Auto is a light theme, but we haven’t seen it in years. As it turns out, things have progressed, with a new peek at the design showing pretty drastic updates.
Expand Expanding CloseAndroid 16’s redesign seems to be full of new, subtle animations [Video]
Google is working on a bigger redesign for Android 16 than we’ve seen in beta releases, and a new leak shows off some of the animation tweaks coming to the updated release.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Voice rolling out calling UI redesign on Android
Google Voice rarely sees consumer-facing updates, but that’s changing with a redesign of the calling interface on Android today.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle AI Mode drops Labs waitlist, updates desktop UI, and more
After adding multimodal Lens search on Android and iOS last month, Google is updating AI Mode with more features while dropping the US waitlist for immediate sign-up.
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Deals: Galaxy S25/+ $150 off ($630 off w/ trade), Samsung gaming monitors up to $900 off, smart speakers, more
Today we are kicking things off with a chance to save $150 or more on Samsung’s most affordable S25/+ smartphones or as much as $630 off with a trade. We also have some big-time deals on Samsung gaming monitors, including the 27-inch Odyssey G6 240Hz QHD QD-OLED at $250 off alongside as much as $900 in savings on higher-end models. You can now land a FREE $100 Amazon gift card with your Pixel 9a purchase and we have a series of deals on Amazon’s latest smart speakers including its new Star Wars Echo Dot with a light-up TIE Fighter Stand. All of that and more awaits below in today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break.
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