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After several new takes since Android’s “The Bot” mascot came to the Google Store in the US, it’s the turn of those of us located elsewhere as the collectible figures are now available in the UK.

Following the other three phones in the series two months ago, repair parts — including the inner screen — for the Pixel 9 Pro Fold are now listed on iFixit.

Amid Google’s ongoing pre-Black Friday deals, Best Buy has an exceptional discount on the Pixel 9, offering up to $350 off the 256GB model.

Display-less smart glasses with a camera will probably be the most imminent form factor for augmented reality. The world-facing camera and other electronics will only get smaller so they’ll probably approach regular — albeit of a thicker style — frames sooner than later. It’s not hard to imagine existing wearers of glasses to switch and get the benefits of an always-ready camera for both pictures and visual search queries (Google Lens), as well as headphones.

Earlier this year, Google Maps started showing the weather in the top-left corner, but that’s now being moved to another part of the Android app.

When Google launched the Pixel 9, one of the AI features that caused some concern and copyright problems was Pixel Studio. Since then, it has been tamed, but Pixel Studio needs a new home inside Gboard.

“Swipe up” is the new habit for users following the smash hit that has been TikTok and its clones in YouTube and Instagram. Now, the YouTube app appears to be testing a new swipe-up gesture in the standard video player that moves to a new video.

OnePlus is rolling out one of its small monthly updates that are essentially supposed to supplement the majority of feature drops outside of big OS upgrades. This month, the small November update brings security fixes and a couple of function changes for OnePlus phones.

Google has quietly launched its handy Quick Share app for Windows for ARM-powered devices such as Snapdragon X Elite laptops.

A new report suggests that the main reason people return Pixel phones according to Google is overheating related to the Tensor chipset. It’s no secret that thermals are not the best on Google’s first-party chip, but just how widespread is it?

Strange behavior in Android 15 leaves Material You theming color palettes being duplicated, leading to fewer options, but Google says everything is “working as intended” – then changed its mind.

According to a new report, the One UI 7.0 beta could come as early as next week and bring a slew of new functions to Samsung Galaxy phones.

Since launch, Gemini on iOS has been part of the Google (Search) app. That’s about to change with at least one iPhone user today spotting a standalone “Google Gemini” app on the App Store that also lets you access Gemini Live. 

The Pixel 9 series seems to be a massive hit for Google, and it comes at least in part from Google fixing the biggest problems with from its past smartphones.

The Google TV Streamer ditches the ability to sit behind your TV like the Chromecast did, but a clever case lets you change that.

Earlier this week, Google Keep for Android replaced its bottom bar with a FAB (floating action button). It’s objectively a small design change, but I’m certainly feeling it every time I open the app to create a new note. 

Google’s Tensor chips in Pixel phones have been getting better every year, but they still tend to run warmer than the competition. According to Google’s own data, overheating issues with Tensor have proved to be the biggest reason for Pixel returns.

Wi-Fi routers are supposed to fade into the background, but they often can’t help but stand out with designs that don’t fit well in the home. Google’s systems have been a great option for a good-looking, but still capable mesh Wi-Fi system, but the latest Nest Wifi Pro is also pretty pricey. Over the past few months, I’ve been testing the TP-Link Deco which is a semi-stylish, very capable, and much more affordable alternative to Google’s Nest Wifi Pro.