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.
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Google Meet is getting a big update with Dynamic layouts that better frame people and video feeds
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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.
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The Fitbit migration to Google Accounts started in 2023, and will be mandatory in February of 2026 to continue accessing your health data.
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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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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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After a last-minute delay, Google today announced that Pixel 9a will launch starting April 10.
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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.
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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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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.
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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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Magnetic charging has been a big part of Samsung’s Galaxy S25 launch despite the fact that these phones don’t have magnets built in, but an odd note was the disappearance of a neat 3-in-1 wireless charger. Finally, it has resurfaced, but it’s still not shipping to customers yet.
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After adding “Completed” dates last month, Google Tasks for Android and iOS is adding uncompleted counts to all lists.
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Built on more advanced insights into what the user’s health data actually means, Garmin’s new Garmin Connect+ plan will use AI to develop personal insights and training guidance.
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Digital minimalists rejoice as the brand new Light Phone 3 is here, but temper those expectations slightly as the price might put you off.
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The Samsung spring sale continues alongside the FREE $50 credit towards its new Odyssey gaming monitors as well as launch deals on its ultra-affordable new A26 and 36 smartphones, but it’s time to gather up today’s best Google Play offers. Alongside the new Nintendo Today! app that is live for Android users and the all-new Backbone transparent green Xbox Edition mobile controller, today’s app highlights include titles like Homo Machina, Wreckfest, Zombie Simulator Z, Rush Rally Origins, and more. Head below for a closer look.
Given Apple’s growing problems with integrating Apple Intelligence into the iPhone lineup, there has never been a better time to switch to Android—here’s why.
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Google TV (and Android TV) boxes and streamers have been stuck at a mere 8GB of storage for a long time, but things are finally changing as new hardware hits the market including the new Xiaomi TV Box S which jumps up to 32GB.
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As the grave of Google Stadia continues to draw mockery, Amazon’s cloud gaming service Luna is still thriving, with a new announcement this week bringing new regions online and also expanding available games with a deal with EA that includes Star Wars titles and more.
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Amazon’s Big Spring Sale is still rolling, and so is the Samsung spring event, but we have some highlight deals to scope out today as well. Alongside the no-commitment FREE $50 credit you can score towards Samsung’s upcoming Odyssey gaming monitors, the brand has also now debuted its ultra-affordable new Galaxy A26/A36 smartphones with enhanced trade-in and bundle offers that can net you up to 50% in savings. From there we want to showcase a new all-time low on Amazon’s new Kindle Colorsoft and the ongoing offers Amazon’s spring event has on Google’s latest Pixel Watch 3 at $60 off, or $100 off with Pixel 9 purchase. All of that and more awaits below.
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