The new Google Maps custom car icons have been available for a year, and more recently, the existence of custom icons in the Android Auto build. A new APK teardown report alleges that Google is preparing to bring that car color and icon picker to Android Auto displays, too.
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Our smartphones and tablets continue to get better at gaming, and now there’s a big new title available. As of today, the 2013 reboot of Tomb Raider has arrived on Android (and iOS) for $19.99.
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Cloud gaming has been on a tear, with Nvidia at the forefront, with compatibility changes a frequent occurrence. The latest addition is Fire TVs, with an app coming to users on Amazon’s OS.
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Google has already confirmed a February 18 launch for the Pixel 10a series and shown off the phone officially, but now a sizable leak has shown off the Pixel 10a in all four color, including that vibrant “Berry” red.
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The Galaxy S26 leaks just don’t stop, with the latest batch of images giving us our best look at the Galaxy S26, S26+, and S26 Ultra in their core color options.
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After announcing in December, Google is more widely rolling out tab pinning in Chrome for Android.
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A small update to the Pixel VPN by Google lets you more easily check connection status from the Quick Settings (QS) Tile.
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The Gmail mobile apps lack a handful of features found on the website, but Google is now adding the ability to create new labels on Android.
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Your mid-week lineup of the best Android game and app deals awaits below, including titles like Game Dev Story, Planet of Lana, Psychofunk, Tokyo Debunker: Urban Legends, Endurance: dead space, and more. On your way down be sure to dive into the now live Amazon 2026 President’s Day sale – it has ushered in even lower prices across the Google Pixel 10 lineup with deals at up to $350 off the list prices alongside discounts on Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra, the Samsung 165Hz 4K OLED M9 Smart Monitor, the new Samsung Galaxy Tab A11+, and these wild price drops on the latest Galaxy Watch models at up to $350 off. The apps await below.
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Android 17 Beta 1 was supposed to launch today, but Google has since pulled the release.
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The Motorola Moto Tag is the one and only Android Find Hub tracker with UWB, and in general just one of the best options out there. But actually buying one is a pain, as Motorola mainly sells the tracker through its website and the 1-pack is rarely in stock at retailers like Amazon. But, right now, the Moto Tag is not only back in stock, but on sale at a pretty heavy discount.
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The old adage that “you get what you pay for” shouldn’t necessarily have a negative connotation. Take, for instance, NYC’s famous dollar slice, which locals and tourists have trusted for decades as a reliable and delicious after-hours dinner.
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New research predicts that the Android and iOS foldable markets will be dominated by book-style devices rather than smaller clamshell designs, and manufacturers are already placing greater emphasis on premium, productivity-focused devices.
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Today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break deals is starting off with the now live Amazon 2026 President’s Day sale that has ushered in even lower prices across the Google Pixel 10 lineup. Brand new condition units have dropped another $50 for as much as $350 off the list prices. We also spotted some wild deals on Galaxy Watch today too: 2025 Galaxy Watch Ultra is down at $299, which is $350 off the regular $650 list price, while Galaxy Watch 8 is $200 off, and Galaxy Watch 8 Classic is $240 off the list price. Head below for much more.
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No matter how many dedicated apps you have installed on your PC, you probably live most of your life in the browser. Google’s well aware of this — it’s the entire concept behind ChromeOS, after all — and now, it’s bringing a new setting that’s going to allow Windows users to launch Chrome right from the jump.
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The Galaxy Watch 8 was already the best deal in Wear OS at its retail price of $350, but major discounts are available right now that cut the price to just $150.
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Google Pixel is undoubtedly a small player in the overall smartphone market, but it’s steadily growing and, thanks to a new report, we have a slightly better idea of how many Pixels there are out in the wild.
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Samsung’s Galaxy S26 launch is officially set for February 25th, but that still leaves us with two weeks of leaks and speculation until the big reveal. Thankfully, today’s rumors sounds pretty positive. Despite some not-so-great rumors surrounding this year’s pricing, it seems like Samsung could still provide its usual storage upgrades for early adopters at launch — component shortage be damned.
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After months of leaks and rumors, the “Xiaomi Tag” appears to be nearing launch, with the AirTag-like device including support for both Android Find Hub and Apple’s Find My networks at a low price.
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Following the release of Android 16 QPR3 Beta 2.1 earlier today, Google has revealed that the Android 17 Beta is starting soon.
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Samsung has officially confirmed that its next Unpacked event will take place on February 25, with the Galaxy S26 series set to be the star of the show.
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Android 16 QPR3 Beta 2.1 is rolling out to Pixel devices today. This patch comes almost four weeks after the last release, and is surprisingly not Beta 3.
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One of the places AI has really made an impact is on app coding, opening new doors both for professionals and the casual user. “Vibe coding,” as it’s come to be known, is exactly what you can do with Nothing’s new “Essential Apps,” which lets you create homescreen widgets, “apps,” using text prompts and the help of AI – but I’m not fully sold just yet.
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There have been growing reports of Google Pixel users experiencing Wi-Fi and/or Bluetooth issues after a January 2026 update. Here’s how many of you should feel validated.
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