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Following the web earlier this week, Gemini is giving the Tools menu on Android and iOS a redesign. There are also changes to My stuff in the side panel.

The numbers are in, and it seems Google’s Pixel 9a was a hit among the holidays in a US smartphone market that Apple dominated even more than it usually does.

After the better part of a decade heel dragging, the BBC Sport app now finally has a dedicated dark mode on Android devices.

The Seattle Seahawks and the New England Patriots are set to take the field at Levi’s Stadium on Sunday night for a Super Bowl showdown, but if you’re a fan of one of the league’s other 30 leagues, you’re probably already looking forward to next season. Luckily, YouTube TV isn’t keeping a single football fan waiting, because you can already purchase NFL Sunday Ticket for the 2026 season.

Samsung’s Galaxy S26 series was expected to deliver on a few key upgrades that were long overdue, but that all went out the window last year when Samsung apparently decided to go all-in on avoiding a price hike. Despite killing those upgrades, though, leaks suggest that the price is going up anyway.

Google has steadily released new Android Canary builds since July, and now has a new dedicated community for the program on Reddit.

The 2025 smartphone market ended on a high note, acting as the calm before the storm with brands including Google Pixel, Nothing, and Honor being among the fastest-growing smartphone brands of the year.

IKEA’s smart home tech gets a lot of the basics – including price – right, but Matter connectivity issues are a downer on the whole experience, including some problems with the newfound button compatibility in Google Home that isn’t working right for some.

At the Super Bowl — sorry, I mean “Big Game” — this Sunday, Google is airing an ad all about the Gemini app. 

Just in case you own the book and subscribe to Spotify Premium, the music streaming giant is adding a feature called “Page Match.” It’s essentially Google Lens for finding your place in the audiobook using a picture of your actual book.

Google surprised us all yesterday with an official confirmation of the Pixel 10a ahead of its February 18th preorder date, but beyond a couple of images, we don’t have much actual information to work off. Luckily, it’s a Pixel phone, which means all four of Google’s new colorways have already leaked in fresh renders.

Rising manufacturing and RAM prices have affected nearly all corners of the gaming and tech markets, and even Valve, the giant behind Steam, isn’t immune. Valve still can’t say when the Steam Machine will start shipping and for what price, but it’s still aiming for the first half of 2026.

After launching on the Pixel 10 series last year, Google has teased that AirDrop support via Quick Share will be coming to more Android phones, with announcements coming “very soon.”

Lenovo’s compact lineup of gaming tablets struck a chord on their wide release in early 2025, but the sequel was never made available outside of China. Now, another new Lenovo gaming tablet with an 8.8-inch screen is in the works with the latest Snapdragon chip and a huge battery upgrade.

As we predicted, Samsung’s new Galaxy S26 series will reportedly not have built-in Qi2 magnets, instead relying on a case to add the functionality that is required for several of Samsung’s new accessories.

Alphabet today announced Q4 2025 earnings with $113.8 billion in revenue. These numbers range from October to December and wrap up the fiscal year.

After months of leaks, renders, and just a little bit of head-scratching, the Pixel 10a is finally official. While we’ll have to wait until a more complete unveiling to learn about its specs, those same leaks have done a pretty good job in painting a picture of a very familiar A-series launch from Google. Assuming everything we’ve heard about the Pixel 10a is true, if you have any interest in grabbing a new budget phone this year, picking up a Pixel 9a right now is going to save you an easy $100 without making much of a sacrifice.

Google this morning officially announced the Pixel 10a via a video teaser emphasizing the updated design.