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Oura Ring 5 leak suggests week-long battery life, the same old subscription story [Gallery]
The Oura Ring 5 picture is becoming clearer as new leaks appear, with details about the health-tracking ring.
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Following our report last month, Google is beginning to roll out its gradient icon redesign for Workspace apps.
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XREAL is spinning off a sub-brand, “XBX,” which will launch more affordable AR glasses starting with the $299 a01, coming soon to the US.
Expand Expanding CloseRoku rolling out home screen redesign with AI-powered app organization, ‘Top Picks’ [Video]
Roku has just unveiled its biggest home screen redesign in years with a new “Top Picks” row on top, and AI to organize your apps, among other updates.
Expand Expanding CloseMotorola stops its phones from hijacking the Amazon app, which was ‘unintended’
Following the discovery that Motorola phones were hijacking the Amazon app to inject affiliate data, Motorola has confirmed to 9to5Google that it has ended the behavior, which it says was “unintended.”
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Health roadmap details bug fixes and improvements amid backlash from Fitbit users
Google Health has replaced the Fitbit app and, with that, the major redesign has rolled out widely. Many Fitbit users are frustrated with the change and, in a new roadmap, we’re getting an overview of fixes and improvements coming to the Google Health app.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Pixel reportedly shipped around 800,000 phones in the US in Q1 2026, down 7%
New data from Q1 2026 offers a look at the US smartphone market where Google Pixel has solidified a #4 spot, but saw its shipments drop year-over-year, with only around 800,000 devices shipped during the first quarter.
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Besides the new mobile app fully rolling out today, Google Health is joining the Google AI Pro subscription.
Expand Expanding CloseGboard Material 3 Expressive redesign of shortcuts more widely rolling out [U: Pulled]
Gboard introduced a Material 3 Expressive redesign of shortcuts in January that is now seeing wider availability for beta users.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle rolling out new settings for Search Services History & Personalized Recommendations
Google Search is adding two new settings related to your history and personalization. The aim is to provide users with “more control over saved history and personalized recommendations.” This is rolling out over the coming weeks, and users are beginning to receive email and in-app notifications.
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Today’s Android app deals and freebies, Dragon Quest 1 – 6, Townscaper, Kingdom Eighties, more
Your Tuesday afternoon lineup of the best Android game and app deals is now ready to go, including titles like DRAGON QUEST, DRAGON QUEST BUILDERS, Kingdom Eighties, Kingdom Two Crowns, Townscaper, Old Man’s Journey, Bad North: Jotunn Edition, Dandara Trials of Fear Edition, and more. Just be sure to also scope out Google Pixel 10 Pro XL 256GB at nearly $500 off, these official Google Pixel 10a and Pixelsnap cases hitting Amazon all-time lows from $23, and Lenovo’s Legion Pro 5 RTX 5060 OLED gaming laptop with 32GB RAM/1TB SSD at the $425 off. The apps await below.
Read MoreGoogle on why it redesigned the Gmail and Workspace icons
While the new Google Workspace icons appeared throughout I/O 2026, Google did not discuss them during the keynote. The company has since provided more details about the redesign.
Expand Expanding CloseAndroid 16 will come to Amazon Fire TV despite new VegaOS focus
Amazon is building out VegaOS as a new base for Fire TV products, but that’s not stopping new Android-based versions from landing. In developer documentation, Amazon has confirmed that Android 16 is coming to Amazon Fire TV.
Expand Expanding CloseKeySmart’s new Android Find Hub wallet tracker is faster, has 2 years of battery life
Wallet trackers might be the most useful devices you can use with Android’s Find Hub network, and KeySmart’s new option has twice the battery life of many others.
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Deals: Pixel 10 devices from $449, Google Nest Cam $57, Ring Wired Doorbell Pro, Anker chargers, more
Today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break is headlined by ongoing Google Pixel 10 Memorial Day deals at up to $300 off and 10a back at all-time low from $449, but we also now have the latest Google Nest Cam Indoor hitting one of its lowest prices from $57 (Reg. $99 new), Those offers join rare deals on latest Ring Wired Doorbell Pro live at Amazon lows from $50, and this Anker 140W 4-port Laptop Charger with smart display down to $60 (loads of Anker Memorial Day charging deals are still live as well). Head below for a closer look at the details.
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Google Health for Android rollout was sped up as Fitbit Air buyers were struggling to pair
The Google Health app is replacing the Fitbit app, with the update having started rolling out over the past week. As Fitbit Air pre-orders land on doorsteps, Google has confirmed that it has sped up the rollout since it is required to pair the new fitness tracker.
Expand Expanding CloseMercedes-Benz now has an Android Find Hub key tracker built by Chipolo [Gallery]
Luxury carmaker Mercedes-Benz is teaming up with Chipolo to offer a special key tracker that works with Android Find Hub and Apple Find My.
Expand Expanding CloseMotorola phones have started hijacking the Amazon app to insert affiliate codes [Video]
A truly bizarre situation on Motorola phones has led to the software hijacking the Amazon app to inject an affiliate code – even on the $1,900 Razr Fold.
Expand Expanding CloseWhat’s new in Android’s May 2026 Google System Updates [U]
The monthly “Google System Release Notes” primarily detail what’s new in Play services, Play Store, and Play system update across Android phones/tablets, Wear OS, Google/Android TV, Auto, and PC. Some features apply to end users, while others are aimed at developers.
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Samsung Gallery is ditching OneDrive integration
Microsoft has confirmed that Samsung Gallery is losing the ability to back up to OneDrive starting later this year.
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Google clarifies its slightly confusing pair of AI Ultra plans
Following the introduction of a more affordable new tier, Google One’s AI Ultra plans have been a tiny bit confusing for those looking to switch, but Google is updating the process to make things a bit more clear.
Expand Expanding CloseWhat Gemini features you get with Google AI Plus, Pro, & Ultra [May 2026]
To get more out of Gemini-powered features in first-party apps, Google offers AI Plus, AI Pro, and AI Ultra subscriptions. At I/O 2026 in May, the plans got updated usage limits.
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Nest Learning Thermostat and a bunch of Philips Hue gear are seeing discounts right now
Google’s latest Nest Learning Thermostat is discounted right now alongside a bunch of Philips Hue gear and more.
Expand Expanding CloseSamsung’s latest Galaxy update changes how dark mode looks, but not for everyone
One UI 8.5 is rolling out after months in beta, but some have noticed in the past few days that dark mode looks different in apps on Samsung’s latest Galaxy update.
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