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Even Realities’ glasses are finally getting third-party app support, and ‘conversate’ gets an upgrade
The Even Hub is finally a reality, as the company announces its third-party app platform and a new “Prep Notes” tool to complement conversation tools.
Expand Expanding CloseYouTube fixes bug that had users running into annoying CAPTCHA loops [U]
YouTube has certainly proven itself to be a bit of a pain for viewers lately, especially those members of its audience attempting to bypass ads. Today’s issue takes it to a whole new level, though, as some users are struggling to use the site without seeing repeated CAPTCHAs blocking access to videos.
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Deals – Big Spring Sale day 2: TCL NXTPAPER Android tablet $160 Amazon low, Lenovo Idea Tab $180, Nothing headphones, more
Day 2 of the Amazon Big Spring Sale is now live with some all-new discounts and today we are kicking things off new Amazon lows on TCL NXTPAPER 11 and TAB 10 Android tablets from $140 alongside Lenovo’s budget-friendly Android Idea Tab with stylus and folio case down at $180. We also still have FREE $100 gift cards with Nothing Phone (4a) as well as a new all-time low on Headphone Pro at $69, and Acer’s Chromebook Plus Spin 714 touchscreen 2-in-1 with Google AI down to its lowest price at $270 off. Everything else awaits below.
Expand Expanding CloseSamsung’s next big update, One UI 8.5, is now in beta on these older Galaxy devices
After months in beta on the Galaxy S25 series, Samsung’s One UI 8.5 update is now expanding to a host of other Galaxy devices including foldables, last-gen flagships, mid-rangers, and more.
Expand Expanding CloseAndroid Auto users still say they don’t have Gemini — do you? [Poll]
Google’s launch of Gemini on Android Auto has been oddly messy, with the “gradual” rollout having started around four months ago at this point and, still, a bunch of users saying they’re missing the feature. So, do you have it?
Expand Expanding CloseSamsung now rolling out AirDrop support to Galaxy S26 devices in the US
A few days into the rollout, Samsung is expanding AirDrop support over Quick Share to Galaxy S26 series devices in the US market.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Messages hits 10 billion downloads as Phone app reaches 5 billion
Google Messages and Phone by Google have reached major milestones on the Play Store.
Expand Expanding CloseWalmart prepares Google TV Streamer clone, may start selling its own Google TV sets too
Walmart is preparing new Google TV products including a set top box, likely a sequel to Onn 4K Pro, as well as TV sets powered by Google’s platform.
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Today’s Android app deals and freebies: Sentinels of Earth-Prime, Full Pipe, Morgiana, more
Alongside the now live Amazon 2026 Big Spring Sale we have now collected your lineup of the best Android game and app deals of the day. Highlights include titles like Sentinels of Earth-Prime, Full Pipe: Premium Game, Delivery From the Pain, Zombie Age 2 Premium: Shooter, Dungeon Princess: RPG, Morgiana: Mysteries (Full), and more. We also have Galaxy Tabs from $170 and the Galaxy phones from $180 as well as the best price to date on Lenovo’s 2025 OLED Chromebook Plus 14, but all of the apps are waiting for you below.
Read MoreSamsung price hikes on Galaxy A37, A57 start at $449, make Pixel 10a worth a look
Samsung just announced its new mid-range Galaxy A37 and Galaxy A57 phones and they’re coming to the US, but with a starting price of $449, the Pixel 10a, or even the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro, might be more worthwhile.
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One of the best wireless Android Auto adapters is just $35 right now ahead of sequel
Wireless Android Auto beats plugging in any day, given you have a good connection. The Motorola MA1 makes ditching a USB-C cable possible for the wireless Android Auto experience, and it’s down to one of the best deals we’ve seen.
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Android Auto’s squiggly media player is rolling out to more users
Google first started rolling out a redesigned media player on Android Auto earlier this year with a squiggly Material 3 Expressive look, but it’s been slow to reach everyone. As of this week, though, it appears to have been launched a bit more widely.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle says Android with Chrome is ‘fastest mobile platform for web browsing’
Google shared today that Android and Chrome have set “new performance records” for mobile web browsing.
Expand Expanding CloseGemini app now lets you create 3-minute songs with Lyria 3 Pro
Last month, the Gemini app gained the ability to produce 30-second tracks with Lyria 3. Google today announced Lyria 3 Pro with support for songs that are up to 3 minutes long.
Expand Expanding CloseOnePlus 15T packs a 7,500 mAh battery into a Pixel 10-sized design, launching in China
The new OnePlus 15T packs a huge battery into a phone the size of Google’s Pixel 10, but it’s sadly only launching in China – something we’ll probably be saying about most OnePlus devices going forward.
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Deals – Big Spring day 1: Pixel 10/Pro $300 off, Galaxy Tabs from $170, Galaxy phones from $180, Anker sale, Echo, more
The Amazon Big Spring sale is now rolling and we have collected all of the most notable discounts for you right here. However, in today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break we are also highlighting the Google Pixel 10 and Pixel Watch 4 deals now live at up to $300 off alongside all of these Galaxy Tabs from $170 and the Galaxy phones from $180. Those offers also join a giant list of Amazon device deals now live from $15, the official Anker charger deals at up to 40% off, and this all-time low on Lenovo’s 2025 OLED Chromebook Plus 14 with exclusive Google AI features at $200 off. Scope it all out down below.
Expand Expanding CloseSamsung widens AirDrop support rollout to Galaxy S26 in more regions, not US yet
Just a few short days after Samsung confirmed it would bring AirDrop support to the Galaxy S26 series, we’re already seeing the update arrive on devices in regions beyond its initial launch. Unfortunately for US readers, you’ll have to keep waiting a little while longer.
Expand Expanding CloseGalaxy Z Fold ‘Wide’ is short and stout in render leak with dimensions, dual camera [Gallery]
Samsung has another book-style foldable in the works this year, with the “Wide” Galaxy Z Fold model now leaking with its shorter and wider design in tow.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle confirms Android Auto fixes for Pixel, Galaxy users facing connection problems
Some Google Pixel and Samsung Galaxy users have been running into problems with Android Auto as of late, but fixes are now rolling out, Google says.
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Best Samsung Galaxy S26 series cases: Magnetic, bumpers, grippy, protective, deals, more [Updated]
Update 3/25: Amazon’s Big Spring Sale just went live and many of the case options below are now on sale.
The new Samsung Galaxy S26, S26+, and S26 Ultra has now made its way out into the wild. There are some notable FREE credit offers live on the Samsung site if you’re still looking to score one, but for everyone else we are taking a look at some of our favorite case options. You’ll find some discounted models that are particularly budget-friendly alongside others that will open up the world of magnetic accessories to your Galaxy S26 experience, and a plethora of other designs to choose from. Scope out some of our favorite Galaxy S26 cases below.
Expand Expanding CloseBest Amazon Big Spring Sale deals: Google Pixel gear, Samsung Galaxy, accessories, more
The 2026 Amazon Big Spring Sale is now officially live. It has now taken over the Amazon home page, delivering thousands of price drops on Google and Samsung tech, smart home gear, smartphone accessories, home goods, and just about everything else. The sale kicks off today and will run through March 31 with a revolving door of discounts landing each day – we will update this post with the best offers throughout the sale and stay locked to 9to5Toys for up-to-the-minute price drops.
Expand Expanding CloseSamsung launches Galaxy A57 and A37 in Europe
After numerous leaks, Samsung has officially refreshed its mid-range lineup with the announcement of the Galaxy A57 5G and A37 5G devices in Europe – with a US expansion expected later this year.
Expand Expanding CloseOpenAI shutting down Sora video generation app, but without explaining why
OpenAI has announced that its AI video generation app, Sora, is shutting down, and there’s no explanation as to why.
Expand Expanding CloseApple Music 5.2 for Android adds iOS 26.4 Playlist Playground, album redesign
Following the first iOS 26.4 preview, Apple Music 5.2 entered beta earlier this week with three new features.
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