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Nothing rumored to launch its own smartwatch for ‘under $300’ – I hope it has Wear OS
While it sounds like there’s some turbulence behind the scenes at Nothing, the company is chugging along with new…
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WhatsApp launches web calling alongside new features: call transfer, waiting room
Rolling out now, WhatsApp Web now supports voice and video calls, whether 1:1 or group calls, all with no app…
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Google Pixel 11 leak details battery sizes & where some prices will technically drop
WinFuture’s Roland Quandt details on Bluesky, presumably sourcing a retailer leak, three key details about the lineup.…
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Pitaka’s Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Flip 8 cases deliver smart features without the bulk
Pitaka is all too aware of this compromise, which is why its new collection of cases for the Galaxy Z Fold 8 series…
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Samsung’s next major Android update forces you to reset your phone after 13 failed unlocks
Earlier this year, Google announced that Android 17 would “significantly” reduce the number of unlock attempts someone…
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Is this the start of Android’s efficiency era?
Daniel Bader | Jul 28 2026 - 5:00 am PT 0 Comments Welcome to Inbox, I hope you had a lovely weekend. I’m on vacation…
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Gemini app simplifies thinking level picker, rolling out settings for ‘Notifications’
The Gemini app is updating its interface, simplifying the thinking level picker to show only “Extended thinking.”…
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What’s new in Android’s July 2026 Google System Updates [U]
Some features apply to end users, while others are aimed at developers. A feature appearing in the changelog does not…
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The Sideload 040: Finding digital peace with Light Phone
This week, Will is joined by Kai Tang and Joe Hollier of Light to discuss the recent announcement of the Light Flip,…
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Yale refreshed your smart lock’s companion app with battery insights, more
Yale recently announced a set of updates for its standalone Yale Access app that aim at bettering the user experience.…
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Galaxy Z Fold 8 in ‘Pistachio’ already appears to be selling out
Galaxy Z Fold 8 is sold in black, white, and purple colors everywhere, but Samsung.com gets an exclusive “Pistachio”…
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Galaxy S27 Ultra rumored to near 6,000 mAh in long-overdue battery upgrade
Finally, though, it sounds like the Galaxy S27 Ultra will bring a battery upgrade, and a big one too. To reiterate,…
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Monday’s Android app deals and freebies: Friend of a Slime, Forest Golf Planner, AVARIS3, more
More.You’re reading 9to5Toys — experts digging up all the latest technology and lifestyle deals, day after day. Be…
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Samsung teases Android XR glasses with phone & watch integration, ‘reasonable’ price
It was also mentioned that the built-in speakers on the glasses would give priority to Galaxy Buds. It was further…
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YouTube Premium subscribers are getting Peacock for free in ‘the coming months’
No service has been bundled quite as much as Peacock, though. If you’ve somehow managed to avoid one of the many, many…
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Deals: Fold 8/Galaxy Watch, Galaxy A57 at $425 low, NXTPAPER 11 tab $160, Best Buy back to school sale, more
We also have the TCL NXTPAPER 14 Android tablet at $120 off, the NXTPAPER 11 Gen 2 down at $160, and the now live Best…
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Refurbished Pixel 7 deal includes a free Pixel Watch 2 in the ultimate budget-friendly bundle
The Google store shows a new online deal within its refurbished devices section. The page generally has a good…
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Samsung won’t close the door on S Pen’s return to Galaxy Z Fold 9, but that doesn’t mean it’s happening
But Samsung didn’t make that a possibility for the sake of compact design. Still, Samsung says there’s a chance that…
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Aviate, Android’s answer to Flighty, is now available to download
After a short pre-registration period and the aforementioned limited alpha, Aviate can be grabbed directly from the…
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OnePlus 16 sounds great; too bad you won’t be able to buy it
Leaker Digital Chat Station details the OnePlus 16 in a post on Weibo, describing the device as similar in overall…
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Samsung hints at silicon-carbon batteries for more Galaxy phones
The appeal of silicon-carbon batteries is packing more energy into a smaller package. While some brands have used that…
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Samsung’s entire 2027 Galaxy flagship lineup leaks with TriFold return, more
ETNews reports that Samsung has a whopping eight flagship releases coming up in 2027. Four traditional slab devices in…
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What Google has teased about Gemini 4
Gemini 4 The first mention of the unsurprisingly named “Gemini 4” coincided with the announcement of Gemini 3.6 Flash,…
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The Galaxy Z Fold 8 is Samsung preparing for battle, but is it enough?
Ben Schoon | Jul 26 2026 - 6:00 am PT 0 Comments There was a bit of an undertone present in Samsung’s latest Unpacked…
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Google Maps rolling out Immersive Navigation, speedometer in Android Auto to more users
Immersive Navigation for Google Maps was announced earlier this year as the “biggest” update in years, with more…
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I’m using my phone way less, and it’s making me happier
I figured I need to have a firebreak and, hand on heart, it’s making me happier and healthier. If you use your phone…
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Pixelated 109: Unpacking Unpacked
This week, Damien, Abner, and Will dive into everything Samsung announced at this week’s Galaxy Unpacked, the legacy…
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Pebblebee launches bag tags and pet collar IDs to go with your Find Hub trackers
Based on its Link QR code system introduced in 2025, Pebblebee has two new products now on sale. The first is the…
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Snapdragon chip prices going up by ‘double digits’ to the dismay of Android devices
Bloomberg reports that Qualcomm has informed its customers – many of which are Android phone makers – that it plans to…
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The best wireless Android Auto adapter just got a small price hike
Quietly applied to its own website and Amazon, AAWireless TWO and TWO+ are now a bit more expensive. For the base…
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Roku raises prices on streaming hardware by up to $50
TheDesk noted Roku hardware price hikes this week, including the Roku Ultra which has raised in price from $100 to now…
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Friday’s Android app deals and freebies: Riptide GP, Dawnmaker, Tempest Pirate RPG, more
Highlights include Montezuma 2: Premium, Yumsters! Premium, Riptide GP: Renegade, King of Dragon Pass: Text RPG,…
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Claude Opus 5 launches with similar performance as Fable 5 for ‘half the price’
Claude Opus 5 is available now as the next version of what used to be Anthropic’s highest performer. When Fable 5 was…
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Google confirms Pixel 11 price increase, reveals ‘dedicated’ effort to make Android more RAM-efficient
The hardware executive said Google has “shielded our consumers from supply fluctuations for as long as possible,”…
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Nothing calls ‘fake news’ on shutdown report while confirming key changes
To quickly summarize, a report earlier today claimed that Nothing would be exiting around a dozen global markets on…
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Nanoleaf drops LED lights and kit prices during sitewide sale, limited availability
The “Nanoleaf Day” sale actually lasts for several days, starting July 24 and coming to a close on July 27. The…
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Deals: Black Friday in July – Galaxy Z Fold 8/Ultra $1,230 off, Chromebooks, Anker gear from $8, Pixel 10 Pro $300 off, more
The Galaxy Z Fold 8, Fold 8 Ultra, and Flip 8 pre-order deals are still flying with up to $200 in FREE credit or…
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Galaxy S27 series leaks with iPhone-like lineup, new cameras, silicon-carbon batteries
In a new report, WinFuture details changes to the upcoming Galaxy S27 lineup, including new evidence that a “Galaxy…
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Android Auto is still the best in-car entertainment experience despite its foibles
After switching from an ICE vehicle to an EV around 2020, I was in love with the idea of Android Automotive as the…
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Nothing will reportedly stop selling in many global markets as latest phones struggle
Digit.in reports that Nothing is preparing to exit “12 or more global markets” including Japan, parts of Europe, and…
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Samsung’s new silicon-carbon batteries in Galaxy Z Fold 8 won’t last as long
According to EU regulatory documents, the silicon-carbon batteries in Galaxy Z Fold 8, Fold 8 Ultra, and Flip 8 are…
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Google rolls out first Fitbit Air firmware update [U]
Update 7/23: Google today published a blog post about firmware version 253.2 with full instructions. The update…
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Google introduces new ‘selfie video’ sign-in method
The set-up process involves looking at your device’s camera and completing a “few short, guided head movements to…
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Amazon Luna lives on with dedicated tab in Prime Video app
Amazon decisively cut some of the features that may have set it apart from other game streaming services earlier this…
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Google’s official Pixel 67W charger is nearly half off right now, its best price ever
The Pixel Flex charger is a 67W charging adapter with two USB-C ports on the back. It doesn’t come with Pixel phones,…
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Android 17 QPR1 Beta 5 rolling out for Pixel
Access it from the application drawer or Quick Settings to file bugs in Google’s issue tracker. There’s also the…
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Gemini app facing partial outage for some users
Over the past few hours, Gemini app users have been seeing “Something Went Wrong 1099 or 1076” error messages. Another…
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Mid-week Android app deals and freebies: Exolotl, Is This Seat Taken?, Alien Shooter, more
We are also tracking some notable Samsung deals today including Galaxy S26 Ultra 512GB at up to $466 off and Galaxy…
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Steam Machine summer launch confirmed in hopeful update, but still no price
Steam has confirmed that the Steam Machine and Steam Frame will launch this summer, despite previous uncertainties.…
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