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Gemini Extensions can be accessed when your Android phone is locked
It took a year from launch, but Gemini on Android is now a much better phone assistant. The latest update lets you access Gemini Extensions from the Android lockscreen.
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Asus is gearing up to introduce the Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra, which takes on a lot of what its flagship ROG Phone series has to offer in a package that doesn’t scream “I game!”
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YouTube appears to be removing the “Guest” profile from its TV apps, starting on Apple TV and Roku.
Expand Expanding CloseFirst Galaxy S25 firmware surfaces, and it’s literally huge [U]
The very first update to One UI 7 on the Galaxy S25 series is now available, and it sits at a significant 25GB file size.
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Google Sheets now loads and works faster
Last year, Google updated Sheets on the web to perform calculations twice as fast, and a new round of performance improvements are now available.
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Samsung’s Galaxy devices follow a strict set of events when the battery drops too low. That process includes dimming the screen to around 5%, which makes the phone a little hard to use. In the latest version of One UI 7, Galaxy phones can now disable that auto dim feature altogether.
Expand Expanding ClosePixel 9 smokes iPhone 16 and Galaxy S25 in one-off battery drain test [Video]
Despite some criticism of the lifespan of most Google devices, the Pixel 9 has outlasted the brand-new Galaxy S25 and iPhone 16 in one of the most realistic battery tests of late.
Expand Expanding CloseSamsung Messages supports RCS on Galaxy S25, despite switch to Google Messages
In a confusing change, Samsung Messages once again supports RCS messaging on the Galaxy S25 series, despite Samsung having gone all-in on Google Messages a while back.
Expand Expanding CloseGood Android tablets are being ruined by cheap and pointless face unlock
Android tablets are finally, kind of, getting a little exciting again. But I’m tired of the same stupid asterisk on all of them. Android tablets need to stop “cheaping” out on biometrics and using insecure, effectively pointless face unlock.
Expand Expanding Close9to5Rewards: Enter to win Google Pixel 9 and a Yaber T2 Projector [Giveaway]
There’s still time to enter our giveaway of Google’s Pixel 9 and Yaber’s T2 Projector. This month we’ve teamed up with our friends at Yaber to celebrate the launch of its newest smart projector models, including the K300s, L2 Plus, and T2 Series. You can head below now to enter the giveaway and check out Yaber’s new projectors the K300s, L2 Plus.
Expand Expanding ClosePixelated 039: The Pixel in our 9 Pro XL
Welcome to episode 39 of Pixelated, a podcast by 9to5Google. This week, we talk about our long-term Pixel 9 Pro XL review.
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Most Google Workspace admins can’t disable Gemini without talking to support
As Gemini is now readily available to Google Workspace subscribers, admins have found that the ability to disable the new AI features is hidden behind a conversation with Google support.
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Today’s Android app deals and freebies: Majesty Kingdom, Tokaido, Homo Machina, Nerd Survivors, more
Friday’s best deals on Android games and apps are now ready to go down below. Alongside the Google Play offers we are also tracking Galaxy Watch Ultra at $200 off for today only (or much less with an S25 preorder), as well rare deals on Samsung Galaxy Arc Pulse Bumper cases at up to 50% off, this 3-in-1 charging station at $37, and today’s deals on the Nest indoor smart cams starting from $65. As for the apps, highlights include titles like Majesty: The Fantasy Kingdom, Tokaido, Homo Machina, Nerd Survivors, Charterstone, and more. Head below for a closer look.
Read MoreGoogle Prompt 2FA requiring fingerprint, PIN authentication on Android
Google Prompt is a pretty good 2-factor authentication (2FA) option for the vast majority of users, with Google now adding fingerprint or PIN authentication to the process.
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Samsung rolling out first monthly update of 2025 to these Galaxy devices
Samsung is in the process of rolling out the first monthly update of 2025 with the January 2025 security patch, and it’s available to quite a few Galaxy devices. Here’s the list and what you should know.
Expand Expanding CloseLenovo doesn’t sell a white Legion Tab in the US, but the case still looks great [Gallery]
The Lenovo Legion Tab is finally available in the US, but we missed out on a white variant that’s sold in China. At the very least, though, you can still import the case.
Expand Expanding CloseOne UI 7 lets you use Galaxy AI writing tools without Samsung’s awful keyboard
Galaxy AI is one of Samsung’s biggest draws on its flagship phones, and writing assist is a huge part of that. While most of Samsung’s Galaxy AI features are locked into its own apps, that’s no longer the case for Writing Assist, which is now available outside of Samsung Keyboard
Expand Expanding CloseLineageOS 22 review: Android’s biggest software sustainability project improves again [Video]
LineageOS 22 is already bringing Android 15 to a host of ordinarily unsupported hardware, but does flashing this custom ROM in 2025 make sense? Here’s everything you need to know.
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Deals: Galaxy Watch Ultra $200 off, Google Nest Cams, Snapdragon X Plus OmniBook Copilot+ PC $350 off, more
Friday’s best deals across the Androidverse are now up for grabs. While you can score a huge deal on Galaxy Watch Ultra with your S25 pre-order, we are also now tracking straight up $200 price drops on all three colors even without preordering. Next up is a solid $350 discount on HP’s Snapdragon X Plus OmniBook Copilot+ PC as well as a chance to expand your Google smart home with Nest indoor smart cams starting from $65 shipped. We also have some rare Valentine’s Day deals on the S23/24 metal Arc Pulse Bumper iPhone cases. Everything else is waiting for you down below.
Expand Expanding CloseSamsung’s big Good Lock update is here with desperately needed redesign [Gallery]
In its first update in the better part of a year, Samsung is rolling out a new Good Lock app with an updated design that’s ready for One UI 7’s rollout, and a major improvement over what was available before.
Expand Expanding CloseFind My Device Wear OS app spotted in Pixel Watch 3 ad
Google might be working on a Find My Device app for Wear OS as revealed months ago in the Pixel Watch 3’s intro video.
Expand Expanding CloseYouTube’s experimental 4x playback speed now available for Premium subscribers
YouTube already has a 2x speed multiplier for videos that seem to go on a little too long. The company is furthering that with an experimental 4x speed multiplier, available only to YouTube Premium subscribers for the time being.
Expand Expanding CloseBlackmagic Camera 2.0 for Android brings tablet support, and more
Months after bringing the update to iPhone and iPad hardware, Blackmagic Camera 2.0 is now available for Android phones and, for the first time, selected Android tablets.
Expand Expanding CloseEufy says it is still testing Find My Device trackers for Android
It’s been almost a year since Eufy committed to releasing versions of its SmartTrack trackers for Android’s Find My Device network, but they’re still not here. Now, Eufy is providing an update, saying that “testing is ongoing” for its Find My Device trackers and promising further updates next month.
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