In a big shift, it was rumored that Samsung would rely on its own Exynos 2600 chip for most Galaxy S26 devices. That might be a massive exaggeration, as Qualcomm still expects to power the large majority of Galaxy S26 phones in 2026.
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Thursday’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break is now now ready to go starting with a deep discount on Galaxy S25 Edge. New units are $400 off at Amazon, but Best Buy has “excellent” condition open-box units at over $600 off today. We also spotted Pixel Watch 3 at up to $239 less than the new series 4 model. The Motorola 2025 Moto G Stylus is back at $300 Amazon all-time low (the 2024 model is down at $200), and a giant $520 price drop on ASUS’ Vivobook S 15 3K OLED Snapdragon Copilot+ PC. Get a closer look down below.
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Pebblebee is updating its lineup of trackers for Android Find Hub and Apple’s Find My with better hardware, new limited-time colors, and wireless charging too.
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Niagara Launcher has long been one of the best alternative launchers you can find on the Play Store, and today, a new update is rolling out that brings a colorful, artistic touch to practically every aspect of the UI.
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After launching the feature earlier this year, YouTube has unleashed a new wave of AI age verification on the platform, angering some.
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After its debut in China, Motorola Edge 70 is now available in the UK and parts of Europe with a thin profile and surprisingly affordable price tag.
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It’s been less than a week since Disney-owned channels went off the air for YouTube TV subscribers, but we’re still seeing some unintended effects ripple through the industry. Following Disney’s move to pull its vast collection of original and acquired entertainment, Movies Anywhere is the next platform to see a hit from the House of Mouse.
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After being initially unveiled last year, Sega has offiically released “Sonic Rumble” on Android as a new mobile game starring Sonic The Hedgehog and other characters from the series in a Fall Guys-like multiplayer game.
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While Google’s Stadia project is becoming a distant memory, cloud gaming lives on, and Sony is now embracing it further with its PlayStation Portal handheld finally adding cloud gaming for everyone.
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Fairphone has been building ultra-repairable Android smartphones for the past few years, but has yet to sell anything in the US market. That’s officially changing now, but it’s starting off with headphones instead.
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Wednesday afternoon has arrived and with it we have fresh batch of discounted Android games and apps to check out. Today’s collection features titles like Railways – Train Simulator, 911 Operator, SpongeBob – The Cosmic Shake, Sadhana, the spiritual journey, and more. Just be sure to dive into the all-time low pricing still live on the Google Pixel 10 lineup as well as this all-time low on Lenovo’s Legion Tab Gen 3 Android tablet, up to $350 off Galaxy Book5 Copilot+ PCs, and the collection of Google Nest gear now on sale at up to $90 off. As for the apps, everything is waiting after the jump.
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Google has released a new “Theme packs” app on the Play Store for its devices that “Personalize your Pixel in one tap.”
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After adding PDF support in May, Gemini Deep Research can now directly tap information stored in your Gmail and Google Chat conversations, as well as Google Drive files.
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After giving AI Mode new floating controls on Android, the new Search experience is expanding its presence on Chrome and getting more agentic features.
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Today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break is featuring some fresh new price drops to join the ongoing all-time low pricing across the Pixel 10 lineup. Firstly, we have Samsung’s early holiday sale that is knocking up to $350 off Galaxy Book5 Copilot+ PCs with deals from $650 alongside a new all-time low on Microsoft’s 2025 touchscreen 2-in-1 Surface Pro Copilot+ PC. We also have even lower prices on Samsung’s 2025 The Frame smart TVs at up to $650 off and Pebblebee card and clip Google Find Hub trackers down at $23. All of that and a bunch more is waiting for you down below.
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Google has released a handful of new merch ahead of the holiday season, with the latest batch including a familiar Android plushie and more.
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Samsung has reportedly been on the fence regarding the future of its super-slim smartphones after the Galaxy S25 Edge failed badly, but that hasn’t stopped the company from putting on a brave face to try and compare the Galaxy S25 Edge to the iPhone Air in a series of ads.
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According to a new report, Samsung may launch its Android XR-powered Galaxy XR headset in more countries next year including the UK, Canada, and parts of the EU.
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Pixel devices are getting a set of new ringtones, notification alerts, and alarm sounds via an update to the Sounds app.
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Google has submitted a proposal to “fix” the Play Store following its loss in the Epic Games court case, and the changes include better third-party app store support and reduced, but more complex, fees in the Play Store.
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Besides navigating with Gemini, Google Maps is rolling out other AI-powered features, like landmark-based navigation.
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In Google Maps, Gemini already exists in place listings, and it’s now coming to the navigation experience on Android and iOS. Google equates this “hands-free, conversational driving experience” to having a “knowledgeable friend in the passenger seat who can confidently help you get where you’re going.”
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Your Tuesday afternoon collection of the best Android game and app deals is now ready to roll down below. The early Black Friday deals on Google Pixel 10, 10 Pro/XL, and Fold are still live at up to $300 off, but we also spotted a big-time all-time low on Lenovo’s Legion Tab Gen 3 Android tablet down at $370 as well as Google’s silver Pixel Watch 4 is $113 off, and some notable offers on the early Samsung holiday sale. As for the apps, everything is waiting for you below.
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After launching on iOS a month ago, OpenAI has finally released its Sora app on Android, granting more users the ability to generate its eerily realistic AI videos.
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