Here’s everything new in Android 17 QPR2 Beta 4 [Gallery]
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Android Auto update hints at temperature controls
A new Android Auto update is hinting that, at some point, the platform may feature temperature controls of some sort.
Expand Expanding CloseThe Oppo Find N5 is the best foldable most people will never get to use
I’ve always thought that Oppo’s foldables have been rather remarkable, but the new Find N5 really ups the game. Without a doubt, this is the best foldable I’ve ever used, and it’s a shame that hardly anyone is going to get the chance to use this device.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle is looking into stackable Android widgets
To round out the Widgets Spotlight Week, the Android team yesterday hosted a YouTube Q&A session. We learned about the status of stackable widgets and whether they are coming to Android XR.
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Samsung offers Galaxy Watch 7 as low as $99, Galaxy S25 Ultra for $300 off, more
Samsung’s latest “Discover” sale is live this weekend with huge discounts including a Galaxy Watch 7 for as low as $99 and $200 or more off of the Galaxy S25 Ultra.
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The BBC iPlayer app is now officially available on Google TV Streamer, almost six months after the launch of the Android-powered streaming device.
Expand Expanding CloseOne UI 7 Beta now available for Galaxy Z Fold 6
As promised, Samsung has just opened up the One UI 7 beta program for the Galaxy Z Fold 6.
Expand Expanding ClosePixel 9a’s new purple color and tiny camera bump shown off in latest leaks [Gallery]
Ahead of its upcoming launch, another batch of Pixel 9a leaks have hit the web, primarily showcasing the purple color of Google’s mid-range device.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Search starts rolling out access to AI Mode [Gallery]
Following yesterday’s announcement, Google is rolling out early access to Search’s new AI Mode experiment for Google One AI Premium subscribers.
Expand Expanding CloseGemini Live surfaces on Android Auto [Video]
Google seems to be preparing support for Gemini on Android Auto, as well as the more conversational Gemini Live experience.
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Google Home Max losing Nest Aware sound detection
If you’re a Nest Aware subscriber, your Google displays and speakers can be used to detect smoke alarms and glass breaking. The Google Home Max is now set to loose sound detection from May 8.
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Honor reportedly preparing its own ‘Mini’ flagship and an ultra-thin phone
Fresh off of its “Alpha Plan” unveiling at MWC 2025, new rumors suggest Honor is working on a new “Mini” phone release and an ultra-slim device as well, following industry trends.
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Android 15 QPR2 Beta to stable ‘No Data Wipe’ OTA rolling out
Following the wide release on Tuesday, Android 15 QPR2 Beta 3 users are now being offered the stable “Android Beta Exit No Data Wipe” OTA update.
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Today’s Android app deals and freebies: Little Nightmares, Crying Suns, The Last Game, more
Day 4 of the Discover Samsung sale is now in full swing with with over $1,500 in savings on Samsung’s Bespoke AI Laundry Combo all-in-one washer and ventless dryer alongside a straight up $440 price drop on the new Galaxy S25 Ultra and ongoing $200 discounts Galaxy Z Flip 6, but for now we are focused on the Google Play app deals. Highlights include titles like Little Nightmares, Crying Suns, The Last Game, Charterstone, and more. Hit the jump for a closer look.
Read MoreJackbox Games app is coming to smart TVs for free in Spring 2025
Jackbox Party Pack games are soon to expand to a new means of access, as a new “Jackbox Games” app will be coming to smart TVs and other platforms with the help of cloud gaming.
Expand Expanding CloseThis is what One UI 7 looks like on the Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra
One UI 7 still hasn’t made it’s way to most devices, even though Samsung is actively proclaiming that the software is soon to roll out to users. Still, it seems the Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra has gotten access to One UI 7 before publicly available, and new photos showcase what the OS will bring to Samsung’s most premium tablet.
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Some Google Pixel users report ‘hollow’ vibrations following latest update
Following the March 2025 update that landed earlier this week, quite a few Google Pixel owners have noticed that vibrations and haptic feedback have changed. What do you think?
Expand Expanding CloseAndroid phones getting lockscreen widgets with Android 16 QPR1
Google’s widget week for developers continues with the announcement that they are coming to phone lockscreens with Android 16 QPR1.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Maps already supports Android 16’s Live Updates notifications [Gallery]
Google Maps has been updated with support for Live Updates in Android 16 as the beta continues on.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle ‘Astra’ ready to launch as it joins the main Gemini team alongside new VP
At the start of this week, Google announced that video and screen sharing is coming to Gemini Live on Android later this month. Ahead of that launch, the group working on Project Astra is formally joining the Gemini app team.
Expand Expanding CloseSamsung’s Android XR headset reportedly beats Apple Vision Pro displays
According to a new report, Samsung’s upcoming Android XR headset will best the Apple Vision Pro on perhaps one of its most well-received aspects, the display.
Expand Expanding CloseWhen could Android 16 actually launch? [Video]
Android 16—oh, what can we say about Android 16? It’s shunted forward; it hasn’t offered anything major in the preview phase, but what does this mean, when could it drop, and why is it important? Here’s everything you need to know.
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Deals: Galaxy S25 Ultra now $440 off w/ no trade, HP Snapdragon X Elite OmniBook X $400 off, smart home gear, more
Day 4 of the Discover Samsung sale is now live, extending the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 at $200 off with double the storage for another day alongside a big-time straight up cash deal on the unlocked 1TB Galaxy S25 Ultra – it is now $440 off with no trade needed, or up to $1,120 off with one. There’s a whole lot more than that when it comes to the Discover Samsung sale, but we also spotted HP’s Snapdragon X Elite OmniBook X Copilot+ PC with 2.2K touchscreen at a new all-time low today with $400 in savings alongside the return of Black Friday pricing on the latest flagship Ring Battery Doorbell Pro. All of that and more awaits below in today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Photos will once again let you share your screenshots and more via Partner Sharing
Google Photos is reverting a change that prevents some photos from being included in the Partner Sharing feature following user feedback, and now it’s optional.
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The aesthetic changes to Gboard for Android continue with Google introducing circle or pill-shaped keys for some beta testers today.
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