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Ahead of a seemingly fast-approaching launch, new promo materials offer a detailed look at the new 4th-Generation Nest Learning Thermostat from Google, an updated Home app UI, and alleged pricing for the device.

Following a flood of leaks, Samsung is expected to launch its big One UI 7 update in beta this coming week. Based on what we’ve seen so far, how do you feel about the changes?

We’re still about two weeks out from Google’s next Pixel launch event, but a ton of big leaks this week told us basically every detail about the Pixel 9 series.

We revealed what the Google TV Streamer looks like earlier this week, and now some of the first specs might have emerged.

Running out of storage on a smartphone is never fun, but even the cheapest devices nowadays (unless they’re an Apple iPad) ship with pretty plentiful amounts of storage. Slowly, Android devices have been moving to 256GB of storage as the default amount, but Google’s Pixel 9 is likely coming with 128GB. Is that still enough for you?

In addition to Pixel Screenshot and photo features like “Add Me” and “Reimagine with,” the Pixel 9 might get call recording and a redesigned Panorama experience.

Earlier this week, we learned about the design of the Pixel Buds Pro 2 and a new leak reveals the possible price.

Ahead of the Pixel 9 launch next month, Google is expanding the availability of Preferred Care beyond the US and Canada to the UK and Japan. 

Welcome to the nineteenth episode of Pixelated, a podcast by 9to5Google. This week, we talk about the latest Pixel 9 series, Pixel Buds Pro 2, and Pixel Watch 3 leaks.

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From what has leaked, Google is positioning Pixel Screenshots alongside Gemini and Circle to Search as the Pixel 9’s biggest assistive features. 

The Galaxy Ring is Samsung’s own option in the smart ring market. The new ring carries gesture controls, which gives it a one-up on other existing wearables in the form factor. Here’s how those gestures actually work.

Android’s Find My Device network is off to a bit of a rocky start, but that’s not because trackers are hard to get. In fact, Pebblebee just confirmed that its Find My Device trackers for Android are now shipping immediately and no longer on backorder.

So far, Google’s official teasers about the upcoming launches have ignored the Pixel 9, but a promo video leak shares how it will be advertised.

Given the new shape, Google’s case designs for the Pixel 9 Pro and 9 Pro XL have to change more significantly this year, with a leak today revealing the look and available colors.

Leaked images have revealed the full design of the Pixel 9 Pro Fold, including its inner display which is no longer surrounded by thick bezels.

Just yesterday a leaked set of images offered a closer look at the Pixel 9 Pro series in four different colors, and now images of the base Pixel 9 have leaked, showing off more vibrant hues.

AI features are probably going to be the main focus of new Google Pixel phones for the foreseeable future, and this morning a new leak has revealed “Add Me,” an impressive new photo feature coming with Pixel 9 that can add you to a group shot after it’s been taken.

With the launch of Android 15 Beta 4 we have confirmation of the upcoming secret in the next stable release. As you probably do, we love the little sneaky Easter eggs in Android, but what is the best?

Google’s work on optimizing Gmail for Android tablets and foldables continues with a new formatting bar and Smart Compose.

After an early leak gave us a taste of what One UI 7 could bring, another slice of internal information has now hinted at yet more interface changes and alterations coming with Android 15 for Samsung Galaxy phones and tablets.