Your afternoon lineup of the best Android game and app deals is here, including titles like Star Wars: KOTOR, STAR WARS: KOTOR II, Metal Soldiers 4 Pro, 1941 Frozen Front Premium, Cyberlords – Arcology, SpongeBob SquarePants, and more. Just be sure to dive into Galaxy Tab S11 at a giant $439 off today, MSI’s 18-inch Raider A18 gaming laptop at $500 off, and TCL NXTPAPER 11 Gen 2 and 11 Plus Android Tablets starting down at $160. The apps await below.

Samsung is once again offering a discount on the Galaxy Ring health tracker, cutting the price to $299, but you can save even more than that.

In its latest earnings call, Samsung has teased its upcoming AI glasses, but also painted a pretty bleak picture of the ongoing RAM crisis.

Following the launch earlier this month, Gemini notebooks are now available on Android and iOS, while the iPhone has been updated with Liquid Glass.

Annoyingly, we don’t get every top-tier Android device in every region, and while there are problems, the Vivo X300 Ultra is a prime example of why Samsung really needs to start upping its game.

After releasing for Android Auto, Gemini is replacing the Google Assistant on vehicles with Android Automotive.

Launched in the second half of 2025, Google is now expanding its “Preferred Sources” tool in Search to all users in all languages across the globe.

Samsung’s flagship camera setup has been due for some updates and, with Galaxy S27 Ultra, that might be coming.

Today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break is headlined by Galaxy Tab S11 dropping even lower – now as much as $439 off today alongside these other Galaxy Tab models at up to $573 off before the price hikes hit Amazon and Best Buy too. Those offers are joined by Samsung offering unlocked Galaxy S26 Ultra with Galaxy Buds 4 Pro at $325 off, this deep deal on Amazon’s side-loading ready Fire TV Stick 4K down at just $16, and Samsung’s regularly $1,000 500Hz OLED Odyssey gaming monitor at $650 today ($350 off). Head below for a closer look.

Amid its ongoing downward spiral and merger with Realme, OnePlus is still going through its launch schedule with the debut of the new OnePlus Pad 4. It looks great, but who will be able to buy it?

As Google’s “Aluminium” OS slowly makes it way to launch, a new report reveals that Samsung is preparing new Galaxy Book laptops running Android, but with Samsung’s design on top.

Our yearly Google Pixel user survey is complete, and we now know just what devices you use daily, with some very surprising results. Here’s everything you need to know.

Following a Nest Wifi Pro update earlier this year, Google has released new firmware for the Nest Wifi router and point.

Alphabet held its Q1 2026 earnings today, and CEO Sundar Pichai gave the first tease of what to expect at I/O next month.

Alphabet today announced Q1 2026 earnings with $109.9 billion in revenue. These numbers range from January to March and wrap up the fiscal year.

After offering in the US, YouTube is making picture-in-picture (PiP) mode free for all users around the world.

Motorola finally unveiled its latest Razr lineup today, but to call Moto’s trio of clamshells an upgrade wouldn’t quite be accurate. While the 2026 Razr, Razr+, and Razr Ultra all contain minor changes compared to their direct predecessors, it’s not enough to justify their more expensive prices — especially considering some of those changes actually aren’t for the better. If you act fast, you might be able to score last year’s Razr Ultra for half off, bringing the price below what Moto wants for its latest base model.

Amid plenty of evidence that OnePlus is shutting down or at least limiting its global operations, the brand has apparently just been merged with Realme, including its business in China too.

Your mid-week lineup of the best Android game and app deals is now ready to roll, including titles like Onigo Hunter, Monster Viator, NARUTO: Ultimate Ninja STORM, Endurance: dead space, EvoCreo2: Monster Trainer RPG, Dragon Sinker, Cytus II, and more. On your way down, scope out the giant $411 off Samsung’s most affordable Galaxy Tab S11 today, this chance to land unlocked Galaxy S26 Ultra with Galaxy Buds 4 Pro at $325 off, and the Samsung Mother’s Day Spring Black Friday sale – up to $1,700+ off. 

Available this week ahead of the new Razr lineup, Moto Buds 2 Plus are coming to the US with Bose sound and a price of $149.

You can now ask the Gemini app to directly generate “downloadable and ready-to-share files.” Google wants you to “quickly move from a brainstorm to a complete file without ever leaving the Gemini app.”

Google’s expansion of AI Mode continues today with an integration into the Search bar on Android devices.

Motorola is refreshing all three of its Razr models for 2026, but outside of some new — and, as you’d expect, more expensive — prices, there actually isn’t much here that’s been properly upgraded. Considering the strength of last year’s lineup, that’s not necessarily a bad thing on its face, especially if you’re looking to jump head-first into the world of clamshell foldables. But if you’re wondering whether it’s worth skipping these new models in favor of deal-hunting on Motorola’s 2025 series, here’s what’s actually new with the 2026 Razr series.

The Razr Fold’s details and pricing are officially out from behind the curtain, and Motorola has confirmed pre-orders will open very soon after teasing the foldable since January.

The latest generation of Motorola Razr flip phones has arrived, but you’d be forgiven thinking nothing has changed at first glance. These phones are very familiar, but all cost more than their predecessors.

Motorola today announced its 2026 flip-style Razr lineup with a new AI-powered Google Photos feature called “Wardrobe.”

Today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break is headlined by a massive $411 off Samsung’s most affordable Galaxy Tab S11 today alongside Samsung bundling unlocked Galaxy S26 Ultra with Galaxy Buds 4 Pro at $325 off. We also have the TCL NXTPAPER 11 Gen 2 and 11 Plus Android Tablets starting down at $160 joined by LG’s 2025 model 27-inch UltraGear 300Hz QHD gaming monitor at a $200 low, and the latest Xbox ROG Ally X handheld at its best price ever – up to $190 off (Open-box ‘Excellent’ w/ 1-yr. warranty). Head below for a closer look.

New Google TV updates are coming to bring additional AI features to the platform, as well a YouTube Shorts content front and center on the homescreen.

Earlier this month we first reported on “Pixel Glow,” a new feature in the works for future Pixel phones and an incoming “Pixel laptop” and, thanks to recent updates, a few more details have now surfaced.

Confident mistakes – or lies, if you will – are a common problem of large language models used in AI chatbots, with one common shortcoming of ChatGPT being that it would frequently miscount the number of times the letter “R” appeared in the word “strawberry.” As OpenAI tried to take a victory lap around this, though, plenty of other confident mistakes were pointed out in the replies.

An early, limited leak around Google’s upcoming Pixel 11 series offers some limited details around the Tensor G6 chipset inside, with a mix of good news and bad news.

Google Wallet is the latest first-party app to get a gradient icon, but this redesign is quite subtle in the grand scheme.

After showing up for some users last week, YouTube TV has officially launched its fully custom multiview feature, while also detailing the few places where it won’t work.

According to a leaker, Samsung might be working on a redesign for its Galaxy S smartphones, but there’s a huge asterisk that might put us in the same situation as the Galaxy S26 series was left in.

YouTube TV is reportedly experiencing audio issues, but only with NBC’s local programming channels.

Your afternoon lineup of the best Android game and app deals is now ready to roll, including titles like Dungeons of Dreadrock 2, FrogBoy, Exolotl: Zian, Lost in Fantaland, Broken Sword: Reforged, Shadow Knight: Ninja Fighting, Tokyo Debunker: Urban Legends, Romopolis, and more. Just be sure to dive into today’s Google Nest Cam Outdoor deals as well as these giant Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra offers at up to $560 off and the Samsung Mother’s Day Spring Black Friday sale. All of the apps await below. 

Google is ending April with a rather sizable Home app and Gemini for Home voice assistant updates.

Following an expansion from Pixel to Samsung Galaxy, Google’s support for AirDrop over Quick Share is now showing up on more Android phones, starting with two models from Oppo and Vivo.

MediaTek has launched a new duo of Dimensity chipsets, with one of the new arrivals designed specifically for foldable phones.

Following Android Auto, Gemini is coming to GM cars with Android Automotive (officially known as Google built-in).

Google Translate launched on April 28, 2006. To mark its 20th anniversary, Google is adding a pronunciation tool to Translate for Android.

Today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break is headlined by some giant Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra deals today – up to $430 off brand new or $560 off Best Buy open-box – alongside the now live Samsung Mother’s Day Spring Black Friday sale. We are also still tracking Samsung’s Odyssey 27-inch QHD QD-OLED monitor hitting a new all-time low at $300 (40% off) and the latest Google Nest Cam Outdoor up to 40% off. Head below for a closer look at the details.

Follow this week’s (seemingly finalized) leaked product images for the upcoming Galaxy Glasses, Samsung is finding itself responsible for yet another leak — this time, thanks to an otherwise routine app update.

Amid opposition from employees, Google has signed a deal with the Pentagon which will allow the US government to use the company’s AI for “any lawful” purpose.

The first Galaxy Buds 4 and Buds 4 Pro update brings stability fixes for select regions, for now.

Ecovacs, a robot vacuum maker that our sister site 9to5Google covers frequently, has just announced that it is enacting “permanent” price cuts to most of its lineup, and they’re not small either.

Digital ID support in Google Wallet has been slowly expanding within US states and, more recently, with passports in select countries. Now, Google Wallet is adding digital ID support in India.

New data shows how Google TV has taken over the smart TV market in Europe and, despite moves from other platforms, that’s probalby not changing anytime soon.

The monthly “Google System Release Notes” primarily detail what’s new in Play services, Play Store, and Play system update across Android phones/tablets, Wear OS, Google/Android TV, Auto, and PC. Some features apply to end users, while others are aimed at developers.

Earlier this year, Google Messages seemed to have settled on a new design for read receipts. The RCS app rolled that back, but is now pursuing one element of that big redesign.

Welcome to episode 31 of The Sideload, a 9to5Google podcast. This week, Will welcomes Android Central’s Nick Sutrich back to the show to discuss the swirling rumors surrounding OnePlus. From its fate in Europe looking questionable to quiet demand in North America, things aren’t looking great for the “Never Settle” brand. Will and Nick look back at their own histories with OnePlus, what set the brand apart from its contemporaries, and how this situation became a problem to begin with.

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Your afternoon lineup of the best Android game and app deals is now ready to roll, and today we are loaded with Square Enix classics. Highlights include the original FINAL FANTASY trilogy, FINAL FANTASY VII, Secret of Mana, Adventures of Mana, Trials of Mana, CHRONO TRIGGER, Actraiser Renaissance, and more. Just be sure to dive into today’s giant deal on Galaxy Watch 8 Classic at $300 off, one of the best prices to date on Google TV Streamer 4K, and Best Buy’s Featured Top Deals of the Week sale. The apps await below.

Google’s goal with Gemini is to build a personal, proactive, and powerful assistant. The final tentpole is the underlying model, while Personal Intelligence became free earlier this year. The Gemini app is now readying “Proactive Assistance.”

Many have thrown around the idea that AI will replace the smartphone, but it seems even OpenAI disagrees as the company is working on its own smartphone that focuses on the use of AI agents.

Several months after appearing as a preview at CES 2026, the Clicks team is sharing updates on when the Clicks Communicator will release and ship to reservation holders, and it’s hoping to get them out by the end of the year.

A lawsuit filed against Samsung seeks damages and a permanent injunction against Galaxy foldables in the US, but whether or not that will actually happen remains to be seen.

The white edition of the Galaxy Watch 8 Classic is 60% off its retail price of a hard-to-swallow $499. At $199, though, it’s a no-brainer.

Spotify – yes, the music app – is expanding into video workouts in a new partnership with Peloton, and there’s a pretty big advantage over Fitbit here already.

The new ‘Trips’ grouping in Samsung Wallet will become the go-to spot for reservations, tickets, and other travel plans.

Over the weekend, 9to5Google published an early look at Google’s new icons for Workspace apps such as Gmail and Drive and, already, someone has recreated the new look so you can use them early.

Today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break is headlined by a sizable price drop on Galaxy Watch 8 Classic at $300 off alongside Galaxy Watch 8 from $200 and some notable Galaxy Tab offers at well below the new-, higher list prices – Tab S10 Lite up to $167 off and Tab S10 FE at $220 off. We also spotted the Google TV Streamer 4K dropping even lower to $77 shipped alongside Best Buy’s new Featured Top Deals of the Week sale – LG and Samsung OLED TVs from $600, appliance bundles up to $2,600 off, and more. Head below for a closer look.

The latest set of updates for Pocket Casts on Android has added the ability to prevent auto-downloads to your device if you’re running low on storage.

The Pixel Watch 4’s charger is yet another thing to carry around when traveling or otherwise. That’s why a Google-approved USB-C charger for Pixel Watch 4 is so useful, and it’s finally back in stock – for now, at least.

An updated deal between OpenAI and Microsoft will see the ChatGPT owner able to serve all of its products via cloud providers other than Microsoft.

Samsung has been teasing its arrival in the fledgling smart glasses scene since the launch of Galaxy XR last fall, reportedly developing a pair without a display alongside one with a built-in screen. Now, we’re getting our first look at the display-less variant planned for launch later this year, and in comparison to some of its competition, this pair is looking pretty slick.

Samsung’s upcoming foldable lineup includes its first new mainstream form factor in years, as the “Wide” device enters the fold (ba dum) as a second book-style device. In a new leak of dummy units, we’re getting a better look at just how different the Galaxy Z Fold 8 “Wide” will be.

After weeks of leaks from retail stores, Walmart’s new Onn 4K Pro and Onn 4K streaming stick with Google TV are just about ready to launch, and now live for many more customers.

There are a lot of reasons I love using a Google Pixel phone, but voice-to-text might just be the most underrated upgrade on these devices. Every time I use a Pixel, without fail, I struggle to switch back to literally any other Android device in part because the voice-to-text experience is just so much worse. But, finally, there’s a brighter future in view.

So far, five Google icons have undergone gradient updates. 9to5Google can now report on a complete gradient redesign for Gmail and other Google Workspace apps.

Following the initial launch in two countries, Google Wallet for Android now supports three more passport IDs.

Like other Google apps, Messages for Android A/B tests many features. It can take the RCS/SMS client a rather long time to actually launch new functionality in stable. From various reports, Google announcements, and devices we’ve checked, this is the current state of Messages.

Last year saw four Google Store openings, and the next one in San Diego marks the company’s 10th retail location in the US.

An errant message heard by some Google Home users seemed to imply that automations were going away – which would have been crazy. Thankfully, that’s not the case, but Google Home is doing away with its phone-related actions soon.

The Galaxy Z Fold 8 sounds pretty familiar based on initial leaks, but Samsung is apparently making a tweak to the selfie camera cutout that sounds interesting, but I’m curious if it’s something anyone really cares about.

Window cleaning robots have never really taken as much of the spotlight as robotic vacuums or, more recently, lawn mowers. Still, the new W3 Winbot from Ecovacs is worth your attention if you have any windows that are taller than you are.

Welcome to episode 97 of Pixelated, a podcast by 9to5Google. This week, Damien and Will are joined by Andrew Romero to talk through a couple of Pixel hardware leaks coming out of Android 17 Beta 4. First, they discuss the growing possibility of a Pixel Laptop, and wonder what Google needs to do to succeed in an ever-competitive space. Then they turn to “Pixel Glow,” a mysterious new notification light system seemingly on the way for Pixel 11.

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In a handy new tweak rolling out now, Google Maps now shows more prominent street labels on Android Auto.

The Friday afternoon collection of Android game and app price drops has now arrived, featuring titles like Lia: Hacking Destiny, Ash of Gods: Redemption, Boxville 2, Guardian War: Ultimate Edition, Outliver: Tribulation, and more. On your way down scope out the up to $110 discount on the Samsung Galaxy Tab A11+, these new TCL mini-LED and RGB Google TVs with giant launch deals, and Google Pixel 10 Pro/XL at up to $456 off. 

Anthropic this week announced that Claude is adding integration with a ton of third-party services including Spotify, Uber, Resy, and others.

Google today teased an upcoming redesign of the “Fitbit Community” and “Google Home & Nest Community.”

Laptops powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon X2 chipsets are starting to hit the market, but Samsung’s Galaxy Book 6 Edge has just leaked with a major change – it’ll no longer be available in a smaller size.

In addition to the Sleep Score redesign, Fitbit this week is rolling out version 4.68 of the Android and iOS apps as a sizable update.

Last year, Google TV device maker Thomson made headlines for reviving the form factor of Google’s Chromecast, but the company is now in a tough spot where it’s unable to sell device to customers in its main market of Europe.

Google is preparing a massive investment in Anthropic, the company behind Claude, despite its own Gemini model competing with the AI company.

“Bubbles” are an underrated part of Android notifications, with WhatsApp apparently working to add support just like another Meta app already had.

Vehicles with Gemini for Android Auto are reverting back to an outdated Google Assistant due to a strange bug after updating to the latest version.

Today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break is headlined by the Samsung Galaxy Tab A11+ dropping back to its best price ever from $200 (up to $110 off list price). We also have Google Pixel 10 Pro/XL at up to $456 off right now sitting alongside launch deals on TCL’s new mini-LED and RGB Google TVs at up to $2,000 off, and up to $600 off LG’s UltraGear dual-mode gaming monitors. Details on all of that and a bunch more awaits below.

Android XR glasses are all on the table for the upcoming year, but Samsung’s initially expected lineup is reportedly growing by one more device.

YouTube has announced some new features rolling out in beta, including new side-by-side ads that show up right next to your content. Meanwhile, ads are showing up in the subscriptions feed for many YouTube users.

All eyes are on Samsung’s next book-style foldable, with the “Wide” release reportedly adopting a whole new form factor. According to a known leaker, Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 8 “Wide” will have slightly different dimensions than initially expected, both in that it’s thinner and has an inner display more like an iPad.

As we do annually, we’re curious to know which Google Pixel phone you use as your primary device – and 2026 is no exception.

Over the weekend, we reported on the Fitbit Air and Google Health. We now have our first look at the Google Health brand.

The Gemini app’s Temporary Chat icon has suddenly changed to something that screams “temporary” far less.

TCL has launched its latest lineup of Google TV sets in the US, with some models already up to $2,000 off.

XREAL’s top-of-the-line One Pro glasses continue to be updated, and now, they’re also getting a price cut to $599.

Multiview is one of the best features to launch on YouTube TV for some time, but it’s always been restricted to certain channels. As previously teased, that’s finally changing.

OpenAI just announced that ChatGPT is getting a model upgrade to GPT-5.5. The company says the model will bring better results because of changes to how it understands context.

The split-view Now Playing redesign that YouTube Music has been working on since last year is now widely rolling out. 

Your afternoon lineup of the best Android game and app deals is now ready, including titles like DRAGON QUEST BUILDERS, 9th Dawn Remake RPG, Maneater – Shark RPG, 7 Billion Humans, SENTINEL 519: SAGA – GENESIS, Human Resource Machine, SpongeBob – The Cosmic Shake, and more. Be sure to scope out the deals on unlocked Pixel 10 models from $449 (Up to $300 off) as well as this massive price drop on the unlocked Galaxy Z Fold 7 at up to $819 off today, but for now, all of the apps await below.

Instagram is once again expanding its list of social apps, this time with “Instants,” which mimics a core part of Snapchat.