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Built into every Google TV, at least in the US, Freeplay offers app-free access to a huge library of streaming…
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Gemini app hits 1 billion monthly users, Google teases what’s next
CEO Sundar Pichai announced the milestone, with Gemini being Google’s “fastest growing product ever.” It is the company’s 14th product to hit that milestone along with Search, Gmail, Android, Maps, Chrome, Play, and…
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Today’s Android app deals and freebies: Balatro, Cyberlords, Defenchick, and more
Google’s current-gen Pixel Buds 2a with ANC down as low as $70, these Nothing ANC wireless buds at just $39, and…
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Deals: Nothing Phone $300 off, Pixel Buds from just $70, Galaxy Book 6 up to $650 off, Pixelsnap Charger 50% off, more
We also have Samsung’s latest Galaxy Book 6/Pro Copilot+ PCs as low as $800 ($650 off), Acer’s touchscreen 2-in-1…
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Samsung’s Galaxy Buds are getting an FDA-approved hearing aid feature
The idea of using the microphones in earbuds for the sake of sound amplification is nothing particularly new, but…
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Beeper now lets you merge all of your different app chats with the same person into one
With a million different messaging apps out there, you probably talk to the same person across more than one app.…
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Galaxy Z Fold 8’s wider shape still survives bend test, teardown shows off titanium and poor Qi placement [Video]
Despite its wider new shape, Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 8 remains resistant to a bend test, while a teardown reveals some…
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An app store for your app store
Aptoide, a third-party app store, is now available on Google Play in the US, following changes to Google's app store…
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What’s new in Android’s August 2026 Google System Updates: More accurate Wear OS workout routes
Some features apply to end users, while others are aimed at developers. A feature appearing in the changelog does not…
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YouTube teases Premium Lite expansion, doubles channel monetization requirements
In a blog post and video, YouTube details its first major update to Partner Program requirements in years, with the…
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Google’s base Pixel 11 probably won’t have ‘HiLight’ but will actually have enough RAM
One of the few new features coming with the Pixel 11 series is “HiLight,” which was previously known as “Pixel Glow.”…
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Galaxy S26 FE specs leak alongside a higher price tag
WinFuture has obtained a full list of specs for the Samsung Galaxy S26 FE, and it’s pretty unremarkable, with roughly…
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Monday’s Android iOS app deals and freebies: Hyper Light Drifter, Last Game, Reigns, more
Just be sure to dive into the now even lower prices on Nothing Headphone (a), Pixel 10a at up to nearly $120 off, and…
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Google Sheets gets a new icon (sort of): Mistake or due to feedback?
Abner Li | Aug 10 2026 - 9:04 am PT 0 Comments The entire Google Workspace family of apps got new icons in May. Three…
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Deals: Z Fold 8 re-stock, Pixel 10a nearly $120 off, Nothing Headphone (a) $159, Anker back to school sale, more
We also have Anker’s 2026 Back to School sale from $10 and up to $1,125 off Copilot+ PCs and gaming machines at Best…
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Samsung will reportedly make an extra one million Galaxy Z Fold 8 units
It’s abundantly clear that the Galaxy Z Fold 8’s new form factor is resonating with customers. The wider device…
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Google Play Store starts distributing third-party Android app stores – here’s how it works [Gallery]
Starting with just a single option, Aptoide Games, the Google Play Store will host and install third-party app and…
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Google Play adds Venmo as a payment method for apps, games, and more
Today, Google is adding Venmo as an all-new way to make purchases on the Play Store, meaning that $40 you keep…
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The Pixel 11 won’t be exciting – what do you want next year?
Ben Schoon | Aug 9 2026 - 6:00 am PT 0 Comments We’re just a few days out from the launch of Google’s Pixel 11 series…
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What new Google Messages features are rolling out [August 2026]
It can take the RCS/SMS client a rather long time to actually launch new functionality in stable. From various…
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Pixel 11 Pro XL shows up in hands-on leak days ahead of launch [Gallery]
We’ve seen everything there is to see – probably – about the Pixel 11 series at this point. Familiar designs, new…
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Pixel 11: All of the last-minute leaks [Video]
The last-minute leaks are seriously piling up for the Pixel 11 — here’s everything you need to know. Devices You don’t…
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Google’s Pixel Watch 5 takes notes from the Fitbit Air in latest leak
If it looks familiar, that’s because Google first debuted this style on the Fitbit Air earlier this year. More on…
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Pixelated 111: Primetime prep for Made By Google
This week, Damien, Abner, and Will preview what to expect at next week’s official unveiling of the Pixel 11 series,…
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Nothing Ear (3a) Review: Simply the best earbuds – and they’re only $99
Rewinding back to 2024’s Nothing Ear (a), the template set was a pair of more affordable earbuds without compromising…
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Friday’s Android app deals and freebies: Conquistadorio, Boxville 2, TLOTS, Macabre Journey, more
On your way down, check out the best launch day deals on the Fold 8 series Galaxy phones (Best Buy has the best deals…
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Audeze is quietly becoming a dominant force in gaming audio
In 2018, Audeze brought its audiophile prowess into the gaming market with the introduction of the Mobius, a beloved…
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Pixel Watch 5 teaser pokes fun at Apple, Samsung by having ‘decency to look like a watch’
The main premise of this promo is that the Pixel Watch 5 is a smartwatch that “tracks your health, sleep and fitness,”…
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Deals: Giant 50% price drop on Google Pixelsnap Charger at $35, Galaxy A57 all-time low, Nothing Phone (4a) Pro, more
Today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break, however, is headlined by a giant discount on the official 25W Google Pixelsnap Charger…
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Sony may re-release its 2020 over-ear headphones for around $250, leak reveals
Dealabs obtained details on the Sony WH-1000XM4C, a new variant of the headphones Sony first released back in 2020.…
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Samsung cuts Galaxy Z Fold 8 trade-ins & deals on release day – here’s where to get the best price now
Here’s an overview and where to find the best deal. During the pre-order period, Samsung offered up to $1,200 off of…
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Android’s upcoming ‘App Handles’ will bring clever multitasking to Pixel Fold [Video]
Seemingly built on top of the functionality of Bubbles, “App Handles” are essentially a pinned app that’s attached to…
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Google Photos now lets you disable that sticker animation – here’s how to turn it off
Now, Google is giving users the ability to turn off that animation. When creating a sticker in Google Photos, the app…
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New Gemini overlay for Wear OS rolling out to Pixel Watch
Google has introduced a new overlay design for Gemini on Wear OS, aligning it with the Neural Expressive style used on…
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Google working on AI-generated lockscreen clocks for Pixel
With some tinkering, you can see the interface for this in Android Canary 2608, but the server-side functionality is…
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Android Canary 2608 lets you customize Quick Settings layout on Pixel
This lets you reorder the Brightness bar, Tiles, and Media player (default), with a total of six possible…
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Google Messages rolling out long-press menu redesign with precise copying
Previously, long-pressing a message would show a toolbar at the top of your screen. You’d see three actions at the…
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Today’s Android game and app deals: Is This Seat Taken, Defenchick, Balatro, more
More.You’re reading 9to5Toys — experts digging up all the latest technology and lifestyle deals, day after day. Be…
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I hope Galaxy Z Flip 8 isn’t the last of its kind, but I can see why it might
After spending a bit of time with this latest generation, I’m not exactly sad at the thought of seeing it go, but I…
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Google reveals who is hosting Pixel 11 launch event and other guests
Following Jimmy Fallon last year, Made by Google 2026 will be hosted by former late night host and comedian Trevor…
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Google Chrome slowly starts rolling out updated navigation bar with Gemini button on Android [Gallery]
A little over a year ago, Google Chrome for Android finally added the ability to use a bottom bar for URLs and other…
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Google Wallet adds supervised balances for kids and teens, no bank account required
Of course, that makes it difficult for kids and teens to ever actually pay for anything on their own, especially if…
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Google Home update adds support for viewing third-party cameras from Wyze, Eufy, more
The ability to use all of your smart home gear in a single place is one of the best aspects of the Google Home app,…
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Deals: Last chance at Fold 8/Ultra pre-orders offer before delivery, Nothing Headphone (a), Chromebooks from $199, more
We might see these deals extend past launch day tomorrow, but the offers have, lately, dropped off after deliveries…
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Nothing says it plans to release six smartphones next year, ‘wider range’ of devices
So far in 2026, Nothing has released three new smartphones. Nothing Phone (4a), Phone (4a) Pro, and Phone (4b). And,…
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Galaxy Z Fold 8 pre-orders up 70% over Z Fold 7 in Europe
You may remember the news that the Galaxy recently broke some pre-order records in Korea, but that now extends to…
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Why are you still using Google Assistant on Android? [Poll]
While many have already made the jump to Gemini, a number of Android users are still holding on to Google Assistant.…
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Ask Maps in Google Maps rolling out Personal Intelligence, real-time transit, global launch
After the US launch, Ask Maps — find it underneath the search bar — is rolling out in English to “Australia, Brazil,…
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Hey Google, Assistant isn’t going away quietly
Today I’m reading about just how sophisticated OpenAI’s Hugging Face hack really was, and how we may soon talk…
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Galaxy Z Fold 8 is convincing Z Flip owners to switch, Samsung says
In a note shared with 9to5Google and other members of the media, Samsung details the pre-order success of its Galaxy Z…
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