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Google AI Mode is still testing showing ads in search results [U]
Just like sponsored cards that appear in any normal Google Search results, ads are reportedly starting to creep into AI Mode searches.
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Nothing is starting its rollout of Android 16 this week, and in the new Nothing OS 4.0 there are a bunch of updates including the ability to show Live Updates in Glyph, redesigns throughout, and more.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle’s AirDrop support for Pixel 10 likely exists because of the EU’s Apple ruling
Out of nowhere, Google brought cross-platform AirDrop support to the Pixel 10 this week, allowing the company’s latest lineup of flagships to safely and securely send photos, files, and more to the iPhone. While it initially seemed like this was a rogue move made by Google to coerce Apple into another boundary-breaking decision, it might actually be part of the repercussions that also led to USB-C on iPhone and the adoption of RCS.
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AAWireless TWO+ brings its wireless Android Auto and CarPlay dual adapter to Amazon
After launching in October, AAWireless TWO+ is now available for purchase via Amazon.
Expand Expanding CloseAndroid Find Hub trackers from Pebblebee, Moto Tag, more are pretty heavily discounted for Black Friday
Pebblebee just launched its latest tracks for Android’s Find Hub network earlier this month, but they’re already discounted for Black Friday, as is Motorola’s Moto Tag and several other trackers.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Phone app preps ‘Expressive Calling’ to mark your calls as urgent, more
The Google Phone app is working on an “Expressive Calling” feature that lets you tell the person on the other end why you’re reaching out to them, including if it’s urgent.
Expand Expanding CloseGemini Live now captions you, Search Live gets homescreen shortcut
Last week, Gemini Live got a big model upgrade, and now a quality-of-life update improves the captions experience.
Expand Expanding CloseHow to get Quick Share’s new iPhone AirDrop support on your Pixel 10 now [Gallery]
Google announced earlier this afternoon that Quick Share on Pixel 10 now works with AirDrop on iPhone, and it’s actively rolling out now. Here’s how it works, and also how to get the functionality live on your device now.
Expand Expanding CloseSpotify will let you import playlists from other music platforms directly in its app
Spotify is making it easier to switch from its rivals without leaving the app, thanks to a new “Import your music” option rolling out to mobile users in the coming days.
Expand Expanding CloseAndroid Quick Share now works with AirDrop on iPhone, starting on Pixel 10
Google announced today that Android’s Quick Share now works with Apple’s AirDrop system on the iPhone, iPad, and Mac to allow for easy file transfer between platforms/operating systems.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Chromebooks getting exclusive GeForce Now ‘Fast Pass’ tier
Google and Nvidia today announced GeForce Now Fast Pass, a streaming tier “built exclusively for Chromebook users.”
Expand Expanding CloseGemini officially launches on Android Auto today, rolling out ‘over the coming months’
As promised, Gemini is finally launching on Android Auto, but the rollout could take a while.
Expand Expanding CloseHonor shows off its wild ‘Robot Phone’ prototype in real life, with Sony Alpha logo removed
The Robot Phone is Honor’s approach to an AI-first device, and the company teased the somewhat unsettling concept last month. Even though users were promised a better look at MWC 2025, the company decided to show the phone off a little early, and it’s no less wild than you’d expect.
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Black Friday Week deals: Pixel Watch 4 now up to $100 off, Pixel 10/Pro $300 off, 2025 Nest Doorbell all-time low, more
The official Amazon 2025 Black Friday Week deals are live alongside Google’s 2025 sale and the deals are flying for today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break. The entire Pixel 10 and Pixel 10 Pro lineup is now sale at up to $300 off alongside discounts on Pixel Buds Pro 2 and the very first cash deal on Pixel Watch 4 at up to $100 off the list prices (standard models start from $300, and LTE variants are $100 off). Joining all of that, we have the first cash discount on the 2025 Nest Doorbell as well as deals on the new Indoor and Outdoor Nest Cams. Just be sure to also scope out the giant list of Copilot+ laptops at up to $800 offwith deals from $150. Everything awaits below.
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Subaru adopts Android Automotive starting in the 2026 Outback
Subaru has announced new details on its revamped in-car software experience, which is based on Google’s Android Automotive OS.
Expand Expanding CloseMatter 1.5 update brings support for smart home cameras
The smart home standard Matter is introducing support for cameras, a long awaited device type for the universal standard.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle rolling out Gemini 3-powered ‘Nano Banana Pro’ image gen, editing
Google is following Tuesday’s launch of Gemini 3 Pro with Nano Banana Pro. The image generation and editing model is officially Gemini 3 Pro Image, but the viral moniker is sticking around.
Expand Expanding CloseGemini 3 Pro rolling out to Android as iPhone app gets redesign
Following the announcement yesterday, Gemini 3 Pro is now rolling out to the Gemini app on Android and iOS.
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Nothing’s Android 16 update will be released later this week
After launching in beta recently, Nothing has confirmed plans to release its Android 16 update later this week.
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Gemini coming to Polestar vehicles with a ‘future’ Android Automotive update
Polestar has officially announced plans to deliver Gemini on its Android Automotive-powered EVs sometime next year alongside a “future Google update.”
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Today’s Android app deals and freebies: FINAL FANTASY VII, Cubasis 3, VARIOUS DAYLIFE, more
Your mid-week lineup of the best Android game and app deals is now live. We are adding some additional Final Fantasy classics to the list alongside titles like Runic Curse, VARIOUS DAYLIFE, Dungeon Tracer, and the Cubasis 3 DAW. Just be sure to scope out the early Black Friday offers on Samsung’s ultra-affordable Galaxy A36 smartphone at $300, its regularly $1,000 144Hz Odyssey Neo G7 4K Gaming Monitor at $500, and this deal at up to $300 off Samsung’s Galaxy Z Flip 7 while you’re at it. All of the apps await below.
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OnePlus is teasing its next smartphone, OnePlus 15R, and a new watch too
OnePlus is fresh off of the global debut of the OnePlus 15 earlier this month, but is already teasing its next release, the OnePlus 15R, as well as a new smartwatch.
Expand Expanding CloseYouTube tests bringing back direct messages, a ‘top feature request’
YouTube’s latest test is preparing support for direct messages where users can share videos with each other and have conversations.
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Pixel 9 and Pixel 10 are the first phones to get satellite SMS in Europe through Orange
Google’s Pixel 9 and Pixel 10 series phones are about to be the first smartphones to work with satellite SMS functionality on Orange, a carrier in Europe.
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