A year on from Android 16 and with a massive Material 3 Expressive update in between, Android 17 is ready for primetime, and here’s every single feature you need to know.
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Foldables combine the extra-large displays of a tablet with something a little more pocket-friendly, especially on modern ultra-thin devices like the Galaxy Z Fold 7. But for all the potential that arrives with that big screen, it can sometimes be difficult to find software that perfectly scales for those square displays. Thankfully, with Android 17, gaming on foldables is getting a huge boost with a new set of virtual controls.
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Alongside Android 17, Google is rolling out Wear OS 7 to the Pixel Watch today.
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With the stable Android 17 launch, Google is also rolling out the June 2026 Feature Drop for Pixel devices.
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Following four betas, Google is ready to launch Android 17 for Pixel devices. There are a handful of big additions and changes, while today’s release coincides with the June 2026 Pixel (Feature) Drop.
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At Augmented World Expo 2026, Qualcomm announced the Snapdragon Reality Elite as its flagship chip for XR form factors. This includes the latest Android XR devices, like XREAL’s Project Aura.
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Following a first look at Google I/O last month, XREAL has today confirmed that its Android XR glasses, Aura, will be launching this Fall with reservations open today, and a list of confirmed apps and games too.
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The transition to Gemini on Android Auto has been a bit rough for a number of reasons, but a current bug has left some users unable to make calls due to a strange error, and it’s not just an issue behind the wheel.
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A recent Google Home update seems to have caused some confusion, as the familiar “play the news” command no longer works as expected under Google’s recent Gemini changes.
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Today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break is headlined by a chance to save up to $350 on all Galaxy S26 Ultra models (or up to $475 off bundled with Galaxy Buds 4 Pro) alongside the most affordable Galaxy Z Fold 7 at up to $704 off. A series of deep early Prime Day deals on loads of Nothing gear at new all-time lows is now live, but we also spotted the best Amazon price to date on Nothing Headphone (1) to join the now live early Prime Day Amazon Echo deals from $35 – latest Dot Max speaker and Show smart display all-time lows and more. Head below for a closer look.
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Spotify has communicated with its subscribers that, starting later this year, username sign-in will no longer be available with the platform switching to email-based sign-in.
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The Fitbit Air has been approved for purchase with FSA/HSA funds in the US, making it significantly more accessible for users.
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After Valve posted a hopeful, yet vague, update on its exciting new console, new leaks point to an official Steam Machine launch in late June.
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Ahead of a new trailer for Sony & Marvel’s Spider-Man: Brand New Day arriving tomorrow, Samsung has confirmed that its Galaxy Z Flip and Z Fold devices will feature in the film, alongside a new “Spidey Tracker” that Samsung is helping Sony build.
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Verizon is today introducing some big changes to its cellular plans, including a “Simplicity” offer that strips away the clutter, while also introducing some new loyalty rewards for existing customers.
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Roughly two years after the last generation debuted, Microsoft is today unveiling its new Surface Laptop and Surface Pro models, both of which upgrade to Snapdragon X2, with a starting price of $1,499.
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The Chipolo Loop is getting a splash of color, with some limited edition “Deep Sunset” and “Morning Mist” options launching today.
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Previous reports indicated that Samsung has reassigned the standard naming scheme to a shorter, wider foldable. The latest leaks from internal FCC documentation depicting the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra only cement those rumors.
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Alongside the now live early Prime Day deals, your afternoon lineup of the best Android game and app deals is now ready to roll, including titles like Seoul Exorcist 1111, Police Department Tycoon Pro, Fairy Knights -Story based RPG, Velorion: Realistic Racing, Runic Curse, Paign 2 – RPG, Hero of the Kingdom: Tales 2, and more. Alongside the rarly Prime Day Amazon Echo deals with new all-time lows now live from $35, the early Nothing deals are live too – Amazon lows hit Nothing Phone (4a), Headphone (a), CMF Watch 3 Pro, and the Nothing CMF Buds 2 at just $25 (50% off). The apps await below.
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Samsung has just announced its first Galaxy Book laptop powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon X2 Elite and, while it looks great, it’s hard to annoy the sky-high price tag.
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Google Home is continuing its partnership with Walmart’s Onn brand, now delivering a Nest-like floodlight camera that costs $200 less than Google’s own.
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Plans to expand Google’s data center in Jackson County, Alabama, are underway with a $1.5 billion investment from the company. Google says energy costs will be covered by the company and operations powered by nuclear energy, eventually.
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Alongside a collection of deals for Grads and Dads gifting, today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break is headlined by loads of early Prime Day deals now live on Nothing gear, including a new all-time low on Nothing Phone (4a) from $420, the 2026 Headphone (a) from $151 (up to 25% off), CMF Watch 3 Pro down at $62, and more. We also spotted Samsung now offering a giant $475 off unlocked Galaxy S26 Ultra bundled with Galaxy Buds 4 Pro and up to 42% off a wide range of Samsung monitors in the early Amazon Prime Day event. Head below for a closer look at the details.
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Samsung is rolling through its security update list and pushing a firmware update to the Galaxy Watch 7, Watch 8, and Watch Ultra.
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