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Deals: Google Find My Device wallet tracker $28, OnePlus Nord N30 + FREE buds $150 off, microSD cards $17, more
The return of hangover holiday pricing on the Google Pixel 9 lineup carries on at up to $300 off, but we have some new discounts to scope out today as well. First up, the Amazon all-time low on Chipolo’s waterproof ONE Google Find My item tracker is now joined by the wallet card model at $28. Next we have the affordable OnePlus Nord N30 smartphone with a FREE set of $100 OnePlus Buds 3 down at $250 alongside the best Amazon price to date on Samsung’s fastest 200MB/s memory card at $17, some Anker wall chargers, magnetic wallets, and more. Scope it all out down below.
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Despite the big Material You redesign happening in 2022, the Google Home app did not adopt Dynamic Color, though that’s finally changing.
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Your Galaxy S25 is probably going to be more expensive
Smartphone prices have gone way up over the past few years, and it sounds like Samsung’s Galaxy S25 won’t be an exception to the rule with a price hike reportedly incoming.
Expand Expanding CloseAndroid 16 may bring a redesigned volume slider and panel
The first Android 16 beta likely isn’t too far away, and that’s where Google’s bigger changes are expected to debut. Ahead of that, a new design for the volume slider has been discovered in Android 16, and it looks pretty nice.
Expand Expanding CloseMotorola’s latest Moto G series brings IP69, brighter displays, and more from $199
Motorola is kicking off its 2025 with the reveal of new Moto G devices, with Moto G (2025) and Moto G Power (2025) launching with updated specs and set to go on sale starting later this month.
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Since launch last year, Google has tweaked the design of Circle to Search a bit, and the latest change aims to simplify the UI.
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Following iOS, Google Photos for Android is simplifying the bottom bar by removing the “Memories” tab, though the auto-organizing feed — now called “Moments” — remains available.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Messages more widely rolling out dual SIM RCS support [U]
Google Messages has been working on dual SIM RCS since the start of this year, and support is now more widely rolling out in beta.
Expand Expanding CloseNothing Phone (3) will be a ‘first step’ toward ‘AI-powered platform’
According to an alleged email from Nothing’s Carl Pei, the upcoming Nothing Phone (3) is all about building towards a new “AI-powered platform.”
Expand Expanding CloseOnePlus Open 2 to be based on the ‘world’s thinnest’ foldable, Oppo teases February launch
When it launched in 2023, the OnePlus Open, based on Oppo’s Find N3, was already one of the most impressive devices in terms of being super thin, but it’s now been confirmed that the upcoming sequel will be setting a new record.
Expand Expanding CloseGemini app gains 2.0 Experimental Advanced access on Android, iOS
After introducing in mid-December, Gemini Advanced subscribers can now access 2.0 Experimental Advanced in the Gemini app on Android and iOS.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Messages now lets you set your own photos for contacts, replacing profile sharing
Late last year, Google widely rolled out “profile sharing” wherein you set what name and contact photo other people see in the Messages app. This resulted in people seeing different profile images, but Google Messages is now letting you override that with “Set as chat picture.”
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Today’s Android app deals and freebies: 60 Parsecs!, Bright Reappear, Evoland 2, more
Your Monday afternoon collection of the best Android game and app deals of the day is now ready to go. Today’s highlight Android-centric hardware deals include Chipolo’s waterproof ONE Google Find My item tracker and Google’s Pixel 9 Pro Fold at $300 off alongside offers on the 256GB Meta Quest 3S and Samsung’s mid-range M7 Smart Monitor. But for now we are focused on the apps, including titles like 60 Parsecs!, 60 Seconds! Reatomized, Bright Reappear, Evoland 2, and more. Scope them all out down below.
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Asus confirms Zenfone 12 Ultra will launch next month with AI camera features
Ahead of schedule, Asus has just revealed that its Zenfone 12 Ultra is set to be announced on February 6.
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Deals: Pixel 9 Pro Fold $300 off, Google Find My tracker $22, Meta Quest 3S first cash deal, more
There’s still time to secure a FREE $50 credit ahead of the Galaxy S25 launch this month, but there are some notable deals to scope out today as well. Folks who prefer to get into the Google Pixel ecosystem are in luck, as much of the hangover holiday deals on Pixel 9 devices are now live again at Amazon including the Pixel 9 Pro Fold at $300 off. We also have the first straight up cash deal on the new 256GB Meta Quest 3S VR headset bundle, an Amazon all-time low on Chipolo’s waterproof ONE Google Find My item tracker, the return of doorbuster pricing on LG’s 55-inch 120Hz B3 4K OLED Smart TV, and more. Scope it all out down below in today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break.
Expand Expanding CloseSamsung Galaxy Ring gets new sizes this month alongside added features
Samsung has confirmed that its Galaxy Ring health wearable is getting two new sizing options alongside added features and an expansion to more markets.
Expand Expanding CloseOnePlus 13 gets first update on top of Android 15, here’s the changelog
Following the OnePlus 13’s launch last week, the OnePlus 13 is getting its first software update with new fixes, features, and more.
Expand Expanding CloseFiles by Google hits 5 billion Play Store downloads
Almost 8 years after launch, the Files by Google app has now hit the impressive 5 billion download milestone on the Play Store.
Expand Expanding ClosePixel 9, 9 Pro, and 9 Pro Fold back on sale at Google Store
With the first US Google Store discounts of 2025 focused on the Pixel Watch, Fitbit, and Pixel Buds, the next sale is for the Pixel 9 series.
Expand Expanding CloseQi2 gave up on its biggest promise, but here’s one reason that might be a good thing
When Qi2 was announced two years ago, the big focus was on bringing magnets for alignment and additional accessories to more devices. But, now, the latest changes to the standard are giving up on that promise.
Expand Expanding CloseHands-on: Swippitt is a clever ‘instant’ phone charger, but it’s probably not for you
We’ve all had that moment where our phones are dying, but we need to leave. Charging is usually too slow, and carrying around a battery bank can be annoying. That’s the problem Swippitt wants to solve with a clever phone charger that’s “instant,” but it’s probably not for you.
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Yes, the Lenovo Legion Tab supports a stylus on its 8.8-inch display
Lenovo’s small yet powerful Legion Tab looks to be an Android tablet many have been waiting for, as it sold out in barely two days. One question about the device has been whether or not it supports stylus input, and we can confirm that the Lenovo Legion Tab does support at least one stylus option.
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Hands-on: Lenovo has something for everyone with its latest trio of Android tablets [Gallery]
At CES 2025 earlier this week, Lenovo announced a handful of new Android tablets coming out this year, and there’s something here for everyone.
Expand Expanding CloseYouTube Music adds Top songs carousel to artist pages
In what should be the first rolled out change of 2025, artist pages on YouTube Music now feature a Top songs carousel.
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