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Report: Samsung ‘tri-fold’ device launches in 2025 alongside three other Galaxy foldables
While Samsung’s foldable outlook for 2025 is a bit murky, the company is reportedly giving it a strong shot with four foldables in the works including its first “tri-fold” device.
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Recent leaks have been suggesting that the Galaxy S25 series may see an increased entry price compared to years before. Contradicting those are two new rumors that suggest the European and Korean prices for the Galaxy S25 series will not increase by much.
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In the wake of TikTok’s (brief) shutdown over the weekend, Instagram lead Adam Mosseri announced a new “Edits” app coming soon which could serve as an alternative to CapCut on iOS and Android, another ByteDance app that remains banned.
Expand Expanding CloseOnePlus Open 2’s sibling, Oppo Find N5, is a jaw-droppingly thin foldable in new images [Gallery]
One of the chief complaints among early foldables has been how thick the hardware is, and it’s been a major focus for manufacturers. With new images of the upcoming Oppo Find N5 and OnePlus Open 2, new records are being teased, and it reveals a device that’s truly jaw-droppingly thin.
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The Android 16 Beta for Pixel devices is scheduled to start in January and some key dates have emerged. Compared to previous years, Android 16 is set to arrive in Q2 of 2025 (instead of Q3), with Google moving up the first Developer Preview from February to November.
Expand Expanding CloseOnePlus needs to fix these fingerprint and face unlock problems
Fingerprint and face unlock are an expected, and crucial part of our modern devices, but after spending some time with the OnePlus 13, I’m reminded of a couple of annoying quirks that OnePlus still needs to address.
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It really seems that there has been a shift in Android phones within the last couple of years. The underdogs are beginning to take a stand and develop devices that truly rival some of the top OEMs in the market. That sentiment rings true for the Honor Magic 7 Pro, a device I’ve come to know and appreciate over the last month.
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Following the announcement by Samsung at the start of 2025, Google earlier this week shared more details about Eclipsa Audio.
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Google Play Store now says TikTok ‘isn’t available’
In addition to the in-app shutdown notice, TikTok is no longer available to download from the Google Play Store.
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TikTok has posted a shutdown notice in its Android and iOS apps this evening, as the wildly popular social media app faces a US ban that takes effect on January 19.
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The Google Store has made an interesting change that shows the price of Pixel 9 phones if the buyer trades-in a device.
Expand Expanding ClosePixelated 037: The Big G outlook for 2025
Welcome to episode 37 of Pixelated, a podcast by 9to5Google. This week, we preview Google’s product plans for 2025.
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9to5Rewards: Win a Google Pixel 9 and T2 Projector from Yaber [Giveaway]
This month, we’ve teamed up with Yaber to give away Google’s Pixel 9 and Yaber’s T2 Projector to one lucky reader to celebrate the launch of their 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.
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Mark Rober launched a space selfie satellite powered by a Google Pixel
Former JPL employee turned YouTuber, Mark Rober, launched his very own satellites to space on the recent SpaceX Transporter-12 mission. The purpose was to snap a photo of a Google Pixel showing a selfie sent by his fans.
Read MoreFitbit prompting Pixel Watch users to update Wear OS app
Most of the user-facing health and exercise features on the Pixel Watch are powered by the Fitbit Wear OS app and an update is rolling out today.
Expand Expanding CloseGemini may soon be able to tap into Samsung Notes, Calendar, and Reminders
AI is a central focus of Samsung’s smartphone efforts nowadays, and the company is partnering closely with Google to leverage Gemini on Galaxy devices. According to a new leak, Gemini may be able to tap into Samsung’s core apps on the Galaxy S25 series including Samsung Notes and more.
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Today’s Android app deals and freebies: Agatha Knife, Miden Tower, Runic Curse, more
Your Friday edition of the best Android game and app deals is now ready and waiting down below. Before you check them out, you’ll want to make sure you drop your email down right here for a no strings-attached FREE $50 credit towards your Galaxy S25 pre-order and them scope out the deals we have today on ASUS’ Chromebook Plus CX3402 with Google AI as well as the first price drop on the all-new Amazon Kindle Colorsoft. As for the apps, highlights include titles like Agatha Knife, Miden Tower, Runic Curse, Evoland 2, and more. Hit the fold for a closer look.
Read MoreHow to customize the Google Chrome toolbar with shortcuts on Mac, Windows
Chrome 132 started rolling out this week as Google’s first major browser update of 2025, and one new feature the company is finally making official is the ability to customize the toolbar on desktop.
Expand Expanding CloseReview: The OnePlus 13R is a Pixel 9 for everyone else
OnePlus has always hinged its devices on value, and that’s been no more true than with the “R” series. Last year’s OnePlus 12R set the tone for the company’s revived “Flagship Killer,” and the new OnePlus 13R continues that with a remarkably solid package that goes up against the base Pixel 9 in a few key ways, but might appeal to a different customer.
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Deals: First price drop on new Kindle Colorsoft, ASUS Chromebook Plus $150 off, LG OLED TV up to $1,400 off, more
Joining an ongoing deal on the Sharge 30W Pouch Mini 10,000mAh power bank, we have a fresh batch of discounts headlined by the very fist price drop on the all-new Amazon Kindle Colorsoft – the very first model to feature a color display. From there we move over to the Chromebook space where you’ll find the Google AI-equipped ASUS Chromebook Plus CX3402 at $150 off the going rate alongside a seriously deep clearance price on LG’s 65-inch 120Hz B3 OLED Smart TV at $1,400 off its launch price. All of that and much more awaits down below.
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Honey grows back to 18 million users after being exposed for directly misleading users
Honey is a widely used browser extension that promises to save users money by hunting down coupon codes. It doesn’t really do that, though, as it was exposed for shady tactics in December. But, despite the blowback, Honey has actually added more users, growing back to 18 million on Chrome alone.
Expand Expanding CloseLeaked Galaxy S25 promo focuses on AI above all else, including Gemini [Video]
Samsung isn’t going easy on AI this year. The Galaxy S25 series is supposed to be filled to the brim with AI features we haven’t exactly seen yet. Some are less unfamiliar, such as Google Gemini on the Galaxy S25. A new promotional video has been leaked showcasing those AI improvements and Google Gemini in action.
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Wrapping up its Android 15 rollout, Nothing is now rolling out Android 15 to the CMF Phone 1.
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Samsung gives its ‘Over the Horizon’ ringtone a jazzy revamp ahead of Galaxy S25 [Video]
If you’ve ever owned a Galaxy device, you’ve likely heard Samsung’s “Over the Horizon” song as a part of the default ringtone on your device. For 2025 and just in time for the Galaxy S25 launch, Samsung is giving “Over the Horizon” a jazzy reimagining.
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