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Google Phone starts rolling out customizable ‘calling cards’ for contacts

Similar to the iPhone, the Google Phone and Contacts apps are introducing customizable “calling cards” that some beta users are beginning to see.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Contacts rolls out Material 3 Expressive redesign

Following Messages and Phone, Google Contacts is getting Material 3 Expressive with a fairly straightforward redesign that is now widely rolling out.
Expand Expanding CloseAndroid 16 QPR1 Beta 3.1 rolling out with 24 Pixel bug fixes

Following the last major release nearly a month ago, Google is rolling out Android 16 QPR1 Beta 3.1 for the Pixel today.
Expand Expanding CloseChrome 139 elevates Tab Groups, fixes new ‘Copy link’ shortcut

Google’s Tab Group tweaks continue with Chrome 139 for Android, which also makes a handful of other small changes across the browser.
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Google prepares Find Hub changes to get more Android users enrolled
Google is apparently preparing for a change to Find Hub which would get more Android users enrolled in the network.
Expand Expanding ClosePixel 10 Pro Fold leak reveals UFS 4.0 storage, first foldable with IP68 rating

A detailed specs leak for the Pixel 10 Pro Fold has revealed two interesting new details, including that this will be the first foldable with an IP68 dust/water resistance rating, while also showing that Google is finally upgrading its storage specs.
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Today’s Android app deals and freebies: Kingdom Rush 5, Forager, Crying Suns, more
Thursday’s lineup of Android game and app deals is now ready and waiting down below. Just be sure to scope out the gigantic $600 price drop now live on the Pixel 9 Pro Fold at Amazon, the ongoing $520 discount on Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra, this new low on ASUS’ Expertbook CX54 Chromebook Plus, and these Galaxy Watch 8 deals while you’re at it.
Read MoreGoogle’s Flight Deals uses AI to try and save some cash on your next destination vacation

With how often trip-planning appears as a Gemini demo at various keynotes and developer conferences, it seemed like only a matter of time before Google Flights got some AI attention itself. Today, Google’s announcing an expansion of Flights to include AI-based cost-saving measures, but you’ll need to be pretty easy-going in your travel plans to use it.
Expand Expanding ClosePhilips Hue ‘Bridge Pro’ leaks with ‘more capacity,’ turns lights into motion sensors

Philips Hue appears to be preparing a new “Bridge Pro” setup that turns your smart lights into motion sensors, while also supporting more devices.
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Deals: Up to $600 off Google Pixel 9 Pro/Fold, ASUS Chromebook Plus new low, Android Auto adapter, more
Your 9to5Toys Lunch Break deals are now live stating with a particular deep discount on the Pixel 9 Pro Fold at a massive $600 off the list price. We also spotted the 512GB Pixel 9 Pro dropping an additional $100 off this morning alongside the ongoing Pixel deals. Moving over to the Samsung world, we still have a giant $500 off the Galaxy S24 Ultra and the 1TB Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra at $520 off, but we also spotted Galaxy Watch 8 at $50 off with four SmartTag 2 trackers at$7.50 each and a new all-time low on ASUS’ aluminum Expertbook CX54 Chromebook Plus. Everything awaits down below.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Pixel 10 series battery details leak again with sizes, repairability improvements

Ahead of their launch later this month, new regulatory leaks reiterate the size of the Pixel 10, Pixel 10 Pro, and Pixel 10 Pro XL batteries while also hinting at minor repairability improvements.
Expand Expanding CloseGemini app rolls out search and nav drawer redesign, direct copying on Android

The Gemini app is widely rolling out a pair of big quality-of-life improvements on Android with search and direct copying.
Expand Expanding CloseSamsung now sells ‘Re-Newed’ Galaxy Z foldables, but not the ones you want

Samsung usually celebrates Earth Day by offering its previous generations of flagship smartphones through its “Certified Re-Newed” refurbishment program, just as it did this year with the Galaxy S24. In a first for the company, though, Samsung’s also offering refurbished foldables through this same program, though you’ll still need some serious cash to pick one up.
Expand Expanding CloseWhoop won’t remove Blood Pressure Insights at FDA’s request

Despite the FDA’s requests to remove the blood pressure tracking tool in Whoop’s new fitness tracker, the company has stated that it will not comply, as the use case is “non-medical.”
Expand Expanding CloseOnePlus requires more users to get permission for bootloader unlock with Android 16

OnePlus is making a considerable change with its Android 16 update which will require users to fill out an application before having the ability to unlock their bootloader.
Expand Expanding ClosePixel 10 Pro Fold will also have Qi2 charging and delayed release, reliable leaker says

It seems like the wait might be over, and the Google Pixel 10 series will get Qi2 magnetic charging, including the Pixel 10 Pro Fold.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Wallet tap-to-pay animation getting Material 3 Expressive redesign

Alongside the app, Google Wallet’s NFC tap-to-pay animation is getting a M3 Expressive redesign.
Expand Expanding CloseA Pixel 10 with Qi2 is a reason for Samsung and others to be embarrassed

Next week, Google will take to the stage to announce, among other things, the Pixel 10 lineup. It’s been a long time coming; we first started hearing about the Pixel 10 over two years ago, when word of its TSMC-made Tensor G5 chipset first started leaking. As is usual for Google launches, countless renders and rumors have painted a pretty clear picture of the entire series, pairing an all-too-familiar exterior with, seemingly, some pretty meaningful under-the-hood changes.
Expand Expanding CloseAndroid Auto bugs causing broken Spotify controls, washed out display for some

If you’re noticing some issues with your Android Auto experience as of late, you’re not alone, as users are reporting problems with the display looking washed out, as well as the Spotify app having broken controls.
Expand Expanding CloseNew Google Wallet overlay rolling out for Pixel double-tap gesture

Pixel phones are getting a new card carousel overlay when you launch Google Wallet with a double-tap of the power button.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Messages rolls out Sensitive Content Warnings on Android

Google Messages for Android has now rolled out Sensitive Content Warnings that blur nude images.
Expand Expanding CloseGemini rolling out homepage redesign with Tools menu, new Wear OS glow

After starting last month, Google is widely rolling out a Gemini homepage redesign on the web that introduces a Tools menu.
Expand Expanding ClosePixel 9 Pro Fold is down to $1,199 ahead of sequel’s debut

Ahead of the Pixel 10 series launch next week, Google’s Pixel 9 Pro Fold is currently selling for just $1,199 in what is a stellar deal for a foldable phone.
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Google Messages beta bug adds two app icons to your launcher
Today’s Google Messages beta introduces a small bug that has you seeing two identical icons for the Android app.
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