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Android Auto ditches Assistant mic icon for some with Gemini around the corner
It’s no secret that Gemini is coming to Android Auto soon, but it’s not here just yet. Ahead of the rollout, though, Google is removing the Assistant-colored microphone from Android Auto, seemingly as it prepares for the switch.
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In discontinuing the Nest Protect and Nest x Yale Lock yesterday, Google Nest reiterated its commitment to “building devices for the home.”
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Welcome to episode 47 of Pixelated, a podcast by 9to5Google. This week, we talk about the rumored “Pixie” and its relationship to Gemini, as well as Android AOSP changes.
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You can play these games on Android Auto
Android Auto has begun adding games that users can play while the car is parked, and they don’t even need to be installed on anything more than your phone. Here’s a list of every game available on Android Auto, and a little about how it works.
Expand Expanding CloseGorilla Glass Ceramic launching on Motorola device soon, but it’s not as strong as Armor
Corning has just announced its new “Gorilla Glass Ceramic,” a stronger form of glass for smartphones, but seemingly not the company’s strongest.
Expand Expanding CloseSamsung launches Galaxy A56 which is coming to the US ‘later this year’ for $499
Following availability of the Galaxy A26 and Galaxy A36 in the US this week, Samsung has also finally detailed the Galaxy A56 which the company said would expand to the States “later this year.”
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Google Play ‘Collections’ feed elevates the App library
Google introduced a new “Collections” feature powered by the Play Store last year, and it’s now better highlighting the “App library” aspect.
Expand Expanding ClosePixel Weather now lets you search and view cities instead of saving
In addition to a new version earlier this month, a recent server-side update changes Pixel Weather search so it no longer adds/saves cities by default.
Expand Expanding CloseGalaxy Z Flip 7 FE is unsurprisingly just last year’s foldable in new leak [Gallery]
A new leak shows off Samsung’s upcoming more affordable Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE, which is just a recycled Galaxy Z Flip 6.
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Google’s private development of Android takes effect, with one door left open
It was revealed earlier this week that Google would be moving the development of Android entirely behind closed doors for the first time, a change that now appears to have taken effect, but the company isn’t fully cutting out other parties from AOSP.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Meet rolling out Dynamic layouts that modernize the grid
Google Meet is getting a big update with Dynamic layouts that better frame people and video feeds
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Today’s Android app deals and freebies: Super Onion Boy 2, Package Inc, Traffix, Railways, more
We are ready to head into the final weekend of the ongoing Samsung spring sale alongside the Amazon Big Spring Sale, but for now we are focused on the Google Play app deals. Just be sure to check out the Galaxy S25/+ offers at up to $175 off with no trade or $700 off with one as well as this offer on Spigen’s paneled Athlex Google Pixel 9/Pro Grip Case and the first deals on TCL’s new 2025 Halo Control 144Hz mini-LED Smart Google TVs. As for the apps, highlights include titles like Super Onion Boy 2, Package Inc, Traffix, Railways, and more. Head below for a closer look at everything.
Read MoreFitbit will delete data if you don’t migrate to Google Account by 2026
The Fitbit migration to Google Accounts started in 2023, and will be mandatory in February of 2026 to continue accessing your health data.
Expand Expanding CloseSamsung needs to start innovating again or face losing ground on Android [Video]
Samsung currently holds a commanding position in the Android market, but that complacency could and, in some ways, should threaten its long-term dominance.
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Deals: Galaxy S25 and S25+ up to $175 off or $700 off with trade, 2025 Google TVs up to $500 off, more
As we approach the final weekend of the Amazon Big Spring Sale and the Samsung spring event, the clock is ticking to land deals on Google latest Pixel gear as well as a whole range of discounted Samsung Galaxy releases. The latter of which has now increased cash savings on the new Galaxy S25 and S25+ with up to $175 off alongside ongoing enhanced trade-in options at up to $700 off. But we also spotted JBL’s sweet Authentics Google/Alexa home speakers with $200 in savings as well as the first notable price drops on TCL’s new 2025 Halo Control 144Hz mini-LED Smart Google TVs at up to $500 off. All of that and more awaits below in today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break.
Expand Expanding CloseChatGPT promises image generation for free tier as feature is ‘melting’ GPUs
ChatGPT launched GPT 4o some days ago, and it has been met with a barrage of users trying out the AI model’s new image generation features. The company announced that the new surge of users is “melting” GPUs, and free-tier ChatGPT users will soon get limited image generation access.
Expand Expanding CloseNew Yale Smart Lock with Matter is designed for Google Home
In partnership with Google, Yale today announced the Yale Smart Lock with Matter. This serves as a sequel to the Nest x Yale Lock from 2018, which is being discontinued.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle discontinues Nest Protect and Nest x Yale Lock, 3rd-party successors coming
Google announced today that it is no longer manufacturing the 2013/15 Nest Protect or 2018 Nest x Yale Lock, but has some third-party alternatives lined up.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle announces new Pixel 9a launch date
After a last-minute delay, Google today announced that Pixel 9a will launch starting April 10.
Expand Expanding CloseNothing Phone (3a) Series Review: Two winners, one clear choice
The Nothing Phone (2a) was one of my favorite phones of 2024, combining an excellent price point with a really good overall experience. Now, the Nothing Phone (3a) series has arrived and after using both devices, I think the company has nailed it yet again, but I also think there’s a clear choice for customers.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Keep rolling out ‘text notes by default’ setting on Android
With the redesign in November, Google Keep for Android introduced a floating action button (FAB) menu to make note creation a two-step process. As we previously spotted, Google Keep is now adding a preference to “Create text notes by default.”
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‘Quick Share from Google’ on Windows is now just ‘Quick Share’
In a minor change, the “Quick Share from Google” Windows app has been “renamed and rebranded” to just Quick Share.
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Following last week’s announcement, Google has rolled out the ability to create Mind Maps in NotebookLM. It joins a number of other additions that the research tool has received recently.
Expand Expanding CloseAndroid Auto 14.1 starts rolling out in beta as Android game support debuts [Video]
Google is on a hot streak of releasing new Android Auto versions, with Android Auto 14.1 having just started rolling out to beta users with promised support for select Android games playable on your car’s display.
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