Your afternoon lineup of the best Android game and app deals is now here, including titles like ScourgeBringer, Greak: Memories of Azur, Tower Defense Legend 5 Pro, Escape Alive, Egg Journey, FrogBoy, and more. Just be sure to check out Samsung’s latest Galaxy Buds 4 Pro at up to $112 off, Anker’s 3-port 160W Smart Display charger back at Prime Day pricing, and this rare deal on Logitech’s latest haptics-enabled MX Master 4 before it’s gone. The Friday Android app deals await below.

As we wait for more Googlebook details this fall, Google has released a “Magic Pointer” app to the Play Store.

From a darling of the early Android era to a husk on the brink of becoming completely irrelevant, just what went wrong for OnePlus?

Alongside the Amazon Anker summer sale loaded with chargers and accessories from $8, today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break is headlined by a chance to land a pair of SoundLink Max Bluetooth Speaker and the QuietComfort Ultra Headphones at $80 off. Head below for a closer look at the details.

Baseus has officially launched its new PicoGo Air magnetic power bank. It’s ridiculously thin and just so happens to fit Pixel 10 like a glove. Here’s how to save over 30% on one.

Following Android’s backup policy change this week, Google is rolling out new settings to control whether SMS, MMS, and RCS messages are backed up. Additionally, Android is beginning to introduce local Documents backup.

Welcome to episode 107 of Pixelated, a podcast by 9to5Google. This week, Damien, Abner, and Will dive headfirst into some Pixel speculation following the official announcement of this year’s Made by Google. From phones to smartwatches to pondering what might surprise us, it’s shaping up to be an interesting event.

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With the Pixel 10 series last year, Google introduced Magic Cue to “proactively surface relevant info and suggest helpful actions when you need them.” It now appears that Google is planning to rebrand Magic Cue and put the functionality under the Gemini umbrella.

Your Thursday lineup of the best Android game and app deals is now ready to roll, including titles like Outliver: Tribulation, Aces of the Luftwaffe Premium, 1944 Burning Bridges Premium, Dealer’s Life Legend, Clouds & Sheep Premium, Zero Stress King: Idle Defense, and more. Check out this new low on LG’s 2026 gram Book 16-inch 120Hz touchscreen laptop, up to $900 off Windows Copilot+ PCs/gaming laptops at Best Buy, and Galaxy S26 Ultra bundled with Galaxy Buds 4 Pro at $325 off. The apps await below. 

Yesterday, Google’s Josh Woodward asked for what fixes Gemini app users want. The Gemini lead today identified the top 10 requests and Google’s progress.

As RAMageddon rages on, Samsung is reportedly boosting production of its existing Galaxy S26 series to meet growing demand as customers hope to buy devices before price hikes and more expensive sequels.

Today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break is headlined by Galaxy S26 Ultra bundled with Galaxy Buds 4 Pro at $325 off straight from Samsung. Best Buy is also knocking up to $900 off Windows Copilot+ PCs/gaming laptops for back-to-school from $300 alongside Lenovo’s 2025 touchscreen 2-in-1 Chromebook Plus for today only. You’ll also want to check out the Bose SoundLink Micro (2nd Gen) back at the Prime Day all-time low, this deal on Anker’s 3-port 160W Smart Display charger at 33% off, and LG’s 2026 mini LED TVs returning to Prime Day lows at up to $400 off with FREE Uber Eats credits (the OLED C6 and G6 models are also up to $700 off again). Head below for a closer look.

In a case of hilarious timing – you know, in a dystopian kind of way – a new report details Meta’s forthcoming “super sensing” smart glasses that would have microphones and cameras that are constantly active, right as the company has fixed a glaring privacy problem with existing models.

Samsung has dropped a new Galaxy Z Fold 8 teaser, offering a quick glimpse of the wider new form factor with the help of everyone’s favorite public menace.

The latest version of Google Chrome is widely rolling out today with a dedicated back button and other small interface tweaks.

A rather unexpected Play Store promotion today sees the Google Store sell you a Samsung Galaxy Watch 8.

It seems that the 7-year-old but still-latest Nvidia Shield TV model has been quietly discontinued, but one still remains.

At the end of the Argentina vs Egypt match during the World Cup yesterday, Google Search usage apparently hit a new all-time record high.

Google is rolling out the first post-launch firmware update for the Home Speaker, with other devices also getting this improvement.

The Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra is going to be pretty disappointing; that much is clear. But, taking the sting out just a bit is a new deep purple color for the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra that just looks absolutely stunning.

Google is rolling out version 5.03 of the Health app with more quality-of-life updates on Android and iOS.

Following the Google Home Speaker launch, the Gemini for Home voice assistant is improving its Nest Hub and Smart Display experience with redesigned visual responses.

Mario Kart Tour was perhaps the biggest mobile game release in Nintendo’s collection but, as the company shifts away from mobile, the game is shutting down in September, and it’ll be gone permanently.

Your afternoon lineup of the best Android game and app deals are here, including titles like Beat Workers, Tiny Terraces, Potion Permit, SENTINEL 519: SAGA – GENESIS, Frontline: Western Front, Burning Sky VIP, Raiders of the North Sea, and more. Alongside the  FREE credit you can score ahead of the Z Fold 8 and Watch 9 launch, we also have Galaxy Z Fold 7 models up to $790 off, Pixel Watch 4 at nearly $130 off, and the Sonos  Ace ANC headphones for $279 ($120 off). The mid-week app deals await below. 

The latest batch of Google Home app updates are now rolling out, including new “Suggested Automations” to make it easier to automate your smart home.

Samsung’s upcoming One UI 9 update, based on Android 17, is set to also launch some powerful new homescreen customization options, and early screenshots show off what’s coming.

Google Photos is using Gemini’s “create anything from any input” model to offer a new Video Remix capability for fast and stylized editing.

Google Photos is finally rolling out a floating bottom bar redesign on Android that updates how you navigate the app.

Google is changing how it tests AI models for Android coding following new rankings led by Fable 5.

The death of Manifest V2 extensions on Google Chrome has been going on for well over four years at this point, and the end finally has a date. August 31 is the official and complete end of older Chrome extensions.

The next Galaxy Unpacked is set and you can lock in your FREE credit now ahead of the Z Fold 8 and Watch 9 launch, but today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break is headlined by all Galaxy Z Fold 7 models at $500 off ahead of time (or up to $790 off open-box units). If you’re still rockin’ a Galaxy S25 series device Amazon has official Samsung cases from just $6, this Pixel Watch 4 is nearly $130 off, and you can score Sonos’ flagship Ace ANC headphones for $279 ($120 off). Be sure to dive into the Amazon Anker charging gear summer sale from $8 while you still can and head below for a closer look at everything.

Samsung’s next Galaxy Unpacked is officially set for July 22nd, but thanks to some all-too-common leaks, you don’t need to wait to find out what that wider Galaxy Z Fold 8 might look like.

New leaks show off the Galaxy Watch 9, Galaxy Watch Ultra 2, and Galaxy Z Flip 8 in official-looking renders and, yup, they do indeed look like some Samsung sequels.

Ahead of Google’s launch event which is now confirmed for August 12, a pair of new leaks reveal some of the company’s plans which, unfortunately, do include a pretty considerable price hike.

Smart glasses with a camera are inherently a privacy nightmare, but Meta’s Ray-Ban glasses (and now its self-branded ones) have a privacy light to indicate when that camera is active. To thwart those who try to get around that indicator, Meta’s smart glasses will now disable the camera entirely if the privacy light is destroyed or tampered with.

Samsung has officially announced a July 22 Unpacked event where the company will launch the Galaxy Z Fold 8 series, Watch 9, and more, with reservations now open.

Your Tuesday afternoon lineup of the best Android game and app deals is now ready, including titles like Skul: The Hero Slayer, Children of Morta, Anime Studio Story, Boxing Gym Story, Cavern Adventurers, Hitman GO, Deus Ex GO, and more. Just be sure to dive into Galaxy S26 series phones up to $369 off, Galaxy Tab S10 Lite sitting down at the $319 Amazon low, and Galaxy Buds 4 Pro up to $112 off. The apps await below.

Google is rolling out the first update to Android 17 with the July 2026 security patch for the Pixel 6, 6 Pro, 6a, 7, 7 Pro, 7a, Tablet, Fold, 8, 8 Pro, 8a, 9, 9 Pro, 9 Pro XL, 9 Pro Fold, 9a, Pixel 10, Pixel 10 Pro, Pixel 10 Pro XL, Pixel 10 Pro Fold, and Pixel 10a.

Budget phones have been impacted the most by the rapid increases in RAM pricing, but that’s expanding to more expensive devices. A new report shows that devices sold for under $400 are being hit hard enough to where they’re gradually being left behind.

Historically, Google Voice’s paid offerings were meant for enterprise customers, but Google is now letting you upgrade to a paid calling experience without needing a Workspace subscription.

Made by Google 2026 is officially taking place on Wednesday, August 12. This is a week earlier compared to last year, with Google once again opting for an earlier Pixel hardware unveil.

The Pixel Recorder app isn’t properly saving audio files for some users due to an unknown bug in the app.

Google is launching a new way to see traffic being sent from Search to social accounts on platforms including YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, and more.

Today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break is headlined by Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 Pro at $85 off (or Best Buy open-box units at up to $112 off) alongside its regularly $490 Galaxy Tab S10 Lite sitting down at the $319 Amazon low and Galaxy S26 series phones up to $369 off. And be sure to dive into the Amazon Anker summer sale from $8 – MagSafe chargers, power banks, accessories, and more. Head below for a closer look.

As RAMageddon’s impact only gets worse, Samsung is increasing prices on a number of Galaxy smartphones, again.

A new navigation offering is now live on Android Auto (and Apple’s CarPlay), bringing an optimized experience for those riding motorcycles.

Honor is, like everyone else, jumping on the wide foldable idea in the not-too-distant future, but with a battery that makes the Galaxy Z Fold 8 look like a joke.

Samsung always opens reservations just a couple of weeks before announcing a new phone to drive hype. The Galaxy Z Fold 8 is no different, as a leak suggests the reservation program starts tomorrow.

A new leak reveals that Google is probably raising Pixel 11 series prices, finally ditching the 128GB storage option, and also aiming for a release date in August.

The Nothing Phone (4b) is here and, with it, what feels like a better attempt at building an even-cheaper budget phone than what came before, though it is a lot more expensive this time.

Nothing Ear (3a) has arrived with the same affordable price tag, but a new feature that even the flagship lacks in the ability to record calls and general audio with built-in local storage.

Welcome to episode 38 of The Sideload, a 9to5Google podcast. This week, Will is joined by Peter Huber of Niagara Launcher to discuss the origins of Niagara, what it’s like maintaining a launcher in 2026, their partnership with the upcoming Clicks Communicator and so much more.

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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.

Your afternoon lineup of the best Android game and app deals is now ready to roll, including titles like Almost Out of Mana, Botanicula, CHUCHEL, Front Armies [RTS], Slime Legends – Survivor, The Last Station – Baku, Loop, Rogue Hearts, and more. We also have Galaxy Z Fold 7 at $500 off as well as Best Buy open-box units at up to $750 off, a deal on the official Samsung Galaxy Magnetic Battery Pack, and the unlocked TCL NXTPAPER 70 Pro Android phone down at $280. The awaits are waiting below. 

Google is making a policy change to Android backups that adjusts what counts toward your Google Account storage.

Google Maps is the default way that millions around the world get around and do research on locations, but an apparent attack on the names of Google Maps locations in Poland has left offensive and vulgar names in place.

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Ahead of their launch, expected to be later this month, Samsung has accidentally confirmed its Galaxy Watch 9 and Ultra 2 smartwatches, as well as its new pair of Galaxy Buds.

Mint Mobile is currently running one of its recurring specials that cuts all of its plans to $15/month, but it comes as the carrier has suddenly run out of Google Pixel phones to sell.

Today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break is headlined by Amazon offering Galaxy Z Fold 7 at $500 off alongside Best Buy open-box units at up to $750 off, and these Galaxy Watch 8 deals from $200. We also have the latest unlocked TCL NXTPAPER 70 Pro Android phone with Paper and Ink modes down at $280, this deal on the official Samsung Galaxy Magnetic Battery Pack, TCL NXTVISION Picture Frame Google TVs from $597, and Anker’s latest 45W Nano charger with smart display down to just $26. Head below for a closer look.

Ahead of their launch tomorrow, a new leak has shown off Nothing Ear (3a) in detail with vibrant colors and the return of a compact case.

Samsung’s foldables aren’t the only devices we expect to get a price increase. Reports say the Galaxy Watch 9 series and Watch Ultra 2 prices will go up by around 10%.

A new leak has revealed Samsung’s revamped Galaxy Wearable app for Galaxy Watch.

If Android Auto is crashing for you, you’re not alone, as the latest updates seem to be causing issues for a number of users.

This is a list of features that Google has shown off but not yet launched. It goes a bit beyond features that are just slowly rolling out and enters the realm of possibly scrapped.

The next generation of Google’s smart home era has arrived, with the Google Home Speaker having set the stage. With an inevitable “Google Home Display” likely in the pipeline, what does that look like?

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While the free tier of the Gemini app allows you to be quite productive, subscribing to Google AI Plus or AI Pro unlocks a lot more.

Nothing has officially ended software support for its original Phone (1) following one last software update.

Building a business in 2026 means creating a brand. You need a logo, cohesive designs, and high quality images to go with your products and services. That’s where Zawa steps in, with an all-in-one platform that helps you build the brand you need from scratch, no experience required.

Peak ironic comedy. That’s how I’d describe leaked prices for the Galaxy Z Fold 8 series, as Samsung’s all-new “Wide” device is going to be cheaper than the “Ultra,” which is getting a price hike for no obvious reason.

On paper, the upcoming Pixel 11 series looks like more of the same. For the modern smartphone enthusiast, “more of the same” usually triggers an immediate eye-roll. Are we setting ourselves up for disappointment by expecting the Pixel 11 to be something it was never meant to be?

There’s a bit of an obsession out there with resurrecting the BlackBerry-style physical QWERTY keyboard but, after trying a couple of the latest attempts, I still struggle to see the appeal in 2026, and I’m really not sure who’s buying these.

Gemini for Android Auto has been divisive, to say the least, but for all of its pros and cons, there’s still one big problem that frustrates me on a frequent basis.

As previewed earlier this year, the Google Wallet app on phones can now show payment history made by Wear OS watches.

Google Pixel phones aren’t exactly known for taking an “everything and the kitchen sink” approach to features, which has led to some well-established features on other devices not being found on Pixel. According to 9to5Google readers, these are some of the biggest missing features on Google Pixel.

The woes for OnePlus continue as a new report suggests that OxygenOS is being discontinued alongside Realme UI.

The 4th of July long weekend has arrived and we are tracking a giant selection of notable deals. This includes everything from official Google and Samsung Galaxy gear right through to home essentials, up to $1,000 off LG TVs, e-bikes, power stations, 4th of July Windows Copilot+ PC deals up to $830 off, and much more. Scope it all out down below. 

Following the homepage redesign, Google Wallet for Android is adding online order tracking in the US.

Your Thursday afternoon lineup of the best Android game and app deals is now ready to roll, including titles like DREDGE, Bendy: Lone Wolf, Zero Stress King: Idle Defense, Farm Invasion USA – Premium, Ninja Hero Cats Premium, Guns’n’Glory Premium, Little Berry Forest 2 : Stars, and more.
On your way down, check out the deals we have on Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra models at $350 off, or up to $456 off for open-box units,  the LG 4th of July sale with its latest 2026 C6 and G6 OLED TVs at up to $700 off, and Acer’s latest Swift Go 2K touchscreen 32GB RAM Copilot+ PC at $650 off. The Android apps await below. 

If you’ve been eyeing Samsung’s Galaxy S26 Ultra, a current deal brings the 512GB model down to just $949, over $500, but it won’t appear for everyone.

Android Auto users are getting some updates to their media apps, whether that’s with Spotify or YouTube Music.

Meta will charge glasses users $20/month for a new Meta One Premium subscription, and one of the first features to get locked down is “Conversation Focus.”

We haven’t been graced with too many Galaxy Glasses leaks until today. Samsung’s Android XR Galaxy Glasses surfaced in a couple of leaks, leaving little doubt about their design.

Samsung has announced that it will shut down its “Vascular Load” feature on Galaxy Watch, replacing it with a new metric.

The stable Android 17 update landed on Google Pixel phones earlier this month, but it hasn’t gone off without a hitch, as some users report that the update is causing issues with Wi-Fi and game performance.

Today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break is headlined by all Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra models at $350 off (or as much as $456 off for Best Buy open-box units), and we also have $350 off the most affordable Galaxy S26 Ultra models. Those offers join Acer’s latest Swift Go 2K touchscreen 32GB RAM Copilot+ PC down at $900 ($650 off), alongside the LG 4th of July sale with its latest 2026 C6 and G6 OLED TVs at up to $700 off alongside FREE $250 gift cards and FREE installation. Hit the jump for a closer look.

It’s the end of an era, as the Nest x Yale Lock has been fully removed from the Google Store in favor of its replacement, despite Google not directly selling that alternative.

As announced earlier this year, the Samsung Messages app is about to shut down,

With Android 17 QPR1 Beta 6 today, Google is rolling out a third wave of bug fixes for Pixel devices.

Since the big 4.0 release in May, Snapseed for Android has been rolling out bug fixes, with the latest update adding more Camera interface customization.

Google’s ongoing Android 17 beta is now preparing the subsequent feature and maintenance updates following the main Android 17 release. Here’s how to get your hands on the absolute latest.

Following last week’s release, Android 17 QPR1 Beta 6 is rolling out today for Pixel devices. For developers, this build introduces the Platform Stability milestone with finalized APIs.

An issue affecting a number of Google Pixel owners over the past few weeks is showing missed calls that the user never had a chance to answer, because the phone simply didn’t ring.

Your mid-week lineup of the best Android game and app deals is now ready to roll, including titles like Clank!, Dune: Imperium Digital, Munchkin, Raiders of the North Sea, HEAVEN SEEKER, The Isle of Cats, The Fox in the Forest, Wings of Glory, and more. We also have $350 off the most affordable Galaxy S26 Ultra models, Galaxy Watch Ultra at over 50% off today, and Google TV Streamer 4K sitting at one of the lowest prices to date. The apps await below. 

In a discussion on the Google for Developers channel, head of Android Sameer Samat goes over Android 17 upgrades, the future of AI on Android, Gemini’s car upgrades on Android Automotive, and more.

After being taken down by order of the US government, Fable 5 is returning to Claude’s model library. Because of the new restrictions, Fable 5 might just be Opus 4.8 in a mask.

Apple has unveiled and detailed iOS 27, while Google has just dropped Android 17. With more than a hint of Google in Apple’s next vision for mobile, just how do these OSes stack up?

Today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break is headlined by Samsung now offering $350 off the most affordable Galaxy S26 Ultra models, a chance to score Galaxy Watch Ultra at over 50% off today ($330 under list price), and up to $700 off Samsung Odyssey monitors. From there, we are tracking Alienware gaming laptops in Dell’s Back to School deals at up to $1,980 off, and ongoing Hisense Google smart TV Prime Day discounts at up to $2,200 off with deals from $98. Head below for a closer look and even more.

As previewed, Google Health now offers a command-line interface (CLI) that allows users to access their data and build tools like dashboards.

It’s finally here. After the better part of two years, Anker’s Eufy brand has finally started selling its first Android Find Hub tracker in the $35 SmartTrack Card E40.