OnePlus is now rolling out stable Android 17 updates to OnePlus 15 and OnePlus Pad 4, marking the end of OxygenOS as these devices are just the first to transition to ColorOS.

Good deals in tech are becoming a bit harder to find, but a solid offer on a Pixel Watch 5 with LTE has popped up, bringing $100 off.

Samsung has a bunch of new foldables in store for next year, but also one more coming out this year, and it’s coming out in just a few days according to a new leak.

Samsung has confirmed a list of Galaxy devices that are set to get its Android 17-based One UI 9 update in at least one region, which tells us what to expect globally in the coming months.

RAMageddon sucks folks. Over the past few weeks I’ve been using the Oppo Find X10 Pro Max, a phone I’ve been pretty enthralled by, but its price tag really killed the hype on this one.

YouTube is making a number of changes to its Android and iOS apps with the launch of custom feeds, including moving Subscriptions out of the bottom bar.

In a post in its UK Newsroom, Samsung reiterates that the Galaxy Z Fold 8 series has been a huge hit, including in Europe.

As Canada makes changes around Daylight Savings, Google is explaining how to deal wiith the time zone change on your Android phone.

Samsung’s latest Android 17-based One UI 9 update seems to be causing headaches for some Galaxy S24 and S25 owners, as battery life has gotten considerably worse following the “upgrade.”

Besides coming to Android Auto this week, Personal Intelligence in the Gemini app is also expanding its Google Maps integration.

Today’s best Google Play app and game deals are ready, including Pixel Golf, Lantern Mail, Through the Darkest of Times, Ryan World – Challenge, WindWings: Galaxy Attack, 1942 Pacific Front Premium, Save the Puppies Premium, and more. Just be sure to check out Google’s latest Pixel 11 Pro Fold at up to $419 off, this brand new condition Galaxy S26 Ultra model at $420 off, and the ongoing FREE gift card offers on the new Galaxy Tab S12 while you still can.

Well, that didn’t take long. As Apple’s iPhone Duo starts to land in the hands of early customers, copycat apps for the Duo’s most well-known features and apps are already landing on Android foldables – not that that’s a bad thing.

Times have changed. Prices have changed. Your phone hasn’t changed, but the value of LineageOS 24 certainly has.

Today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break is headlined by a chance to score Google’s latest Head below for a closer look.

Earlier this week a new method of Spotify Family plan verification came to light and, in its latest earnings call, Spotify says that it’s not a “crackdown,” but also something that doesn’t have an “end date.”

One Galaxy Watch 5 Pro user reported burns and blisters on their skin after sleeping with their watch under what can only be considered normal operation.

This CMF Clip Pro deal gives you fantastic open-ear, clip-style earbuds that feel great on a run, are heckin’ fun to wear, and are at the lowest price ever today!

As AI agents continue to get more capable, account credentials are becoming more of a hang-up. 1Password is today offering its solution – giving AI agents the ability to use your passwords without actually seeing them, all while leaving you in control.

Samsung has a new Galaxy Fit 4 fitness tracker in the works, and it looks just a bit more like an Apple Watch this time around.

A bug is affecting some Galaxy S26 phones that leaves them essentially useless due to a setup problem.

Chicken, meet egg. Google has clarified why it didn’t include NFC and, in turn, Google Wallet support on the Fitbit Edge, and it just boils down to the fact that hardly anyone was using the feature.

Reports of YouTube moving the dislike button behind a menu have been showing up lately but, according to YouTube itself, this isn’t the change you think it is.

Following up on one of our favorite smart home gadgets of last year, the Wyze Bulb Cam Pan Color adds a more powerful camera and a color light bulb.

Good morning. Today I’m mourning the end of BioWare, running my Google TV setup through Claude to remove all the bloatware, watching all the iPhone Duo reviews without spending $2,000, and attempting to understand everything I can about PHP in light of two massive vulnerabilities that AI helped uncover.

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There are two problems with smart glasses today. Most don’t deliver that futuristic display we all want to have, and the camera has become a serious point of friction. INMO GO3 solve both problems while also supporting Google’s Gemini and more.

The Galaxy Z Fold 8 app turns it into a Sony Walkman using your music, YouTube Music, and even Spotify very soon.

Anthropic is today revealing Claude Duet, its new AI agent that rivals Muse, OpenAI Dots, but it’s not widely available just yet.

Samsung is now selling its “Re-Newed Galaxy phones via Amazon, with over a dozen models now available starting under $500.

Microsoft is sharing more details on added playtime costs for Xbox Game Pass cloud gaming which starts at around 40¢ per hour.

The Honor Win2 series and the Honor Tablet are pushing the boundaries of mobile tech, with impressive specs, built-in fans, and the same excellent eye care features the company is known for.

Today’s best Google Play app and game deals are ready, including Lara Croft GO, Between Kilometers – Together, Abyss – Dungeon Action RPG, Find it All, Slime Tower Defense TD, and more. Just be sure to dive into Galaxy Z Fold 8 at up to $580 off, the Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K now back at the $30 all-time low (50% off), and the LG C6 OLED TV at $1,000 off the 2026 launch price. The apps await below.

A deal struck between OpenAI and Google will see OpenAI’s models coming to Google Cloud and even Antigravity.

If you are in the market for a new Android tablet, you cannot go wrong with the Galaxy Tab S10 FE+, with a deal bringing the 256GB model down to $599 on Amazon right now.

After the stacked card list redesign, Google Wallet for Android is gaining a notifications feed and support for more passports.

Apple’s first foldable has arrived, the better part of a decade after Android laid the groundwork for the form factor. iPhone Duo reviews are here and, while it sounds like a lot of the same problems that plague Android foldables still exist on Apple’s first-gen release, there’s certainly a level of polish there – and I’m not talking about the $9 cloth.

Supernatural made a name for itself as the de facto workout app through the COVID era and beyond, and is coming back from the grave as an independent app, starting today.

We now have a solid $420 price drop on Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, but today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break is headlined by the most affordable $30 all-time low (50% off), a relatively rare deal on Zelda Ocarina of Time remake release. Head below for more. 

The Google TV platform is amazing on the big screen, but its limitations make it more frustrating than it should be on the mobile RayNeo Pocket TV Pro.

Google is holding off on a sleep breathing quality feature it promised for the Fitbit Air. It launched for the Pixel Watch last month.

OnePlus is dead. The enthusiast-focused brand turned Oppo for the rest of the world was shuttered, ironically only for the rest of the world, earlier this year and its memory loomed large over my past few weeks using the Oppo Find X10 Pro Max. For as great is this phone is, it’s a sad reminder that phones like these are going to be lacking in some parts of the world going forward, and that’s a crying shame.

Google Maps in CarPlay now lets you access Gemini when navigating for a conversational driving experience.

Samsung is expected to play a major role in what analysts predict will be a 44% increase in foldable display shipments in 2026, thanks to the popularity of wider foldables.

Google’s Face Unlock feature on Pixel phones works really well, until the lights go out. The company appears to be building out a new upgrade to this with “active illumination” which is… just turning up the screen brightness.

Google won’t start charging for the Satellite SOS feature on its Pixel 9 series phones just yet, despite the timer having run out.

Samsung continues its One UI 9 rollout, bringing Android 17 updates to a flurry of Galaxy devices including some of its most popular mid-rangers and last-gen flagships including Galaxy S23, Galaxy A36, and many more.

Google is rolling out yet another update to its Nest Hub family but, as per usual, don’t expect much.

Google today rolled out Android 17 QPR3 Beta 2 with a number of fixes for Pixel devices.

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The Android 17 QPR3 preview ahead of the March 2027 launch continues today with Beta 2 for Google Pixel devices.

Payday’s first full-VR game is on the cusp of release, but you don’t have to wait! Join the playtest now and get exclusive rewards when the full game releases on November 5.

Google is beginning to roll out Personal Intelligence for Gemini on Android Auto and Android Automotive (cars with Google built-in).

After removing dislike counts years ago, new UI tests at YouTube are making it harder to even using the dislike button at all.

Today’s best Google Play app and game deals are ready, including DRAGON QUEST IV, Next Level, Not A Bot, Eco inc. Save the Earth, Cafeteria Nipponica, Spin Miner: Idle Gold Tycoon, Chrono Trigger, and more. If you’re quick you might also still have a shot at Galaxy S26 Ultra at a giant $455 off as well as Best Buy’s 1-day Samsung flash sale, and TCL’s TAB 10 Gen 4 Android Tablet at just $150. The apps await below. 

Mint Mobile has two killer offers going for cell service and/or a Google Pixel 11, both of which can save you hundreds compared to the alternatives.

Chrome today announced the latest features for Safe Browsing Enhanced Protection. Google says this mode makes users ten times safer from phishing, social engineering, notification abuse, and other scams compared to Standard Protection.

Google’s redesigned 3D emoji library debuted on the Pixel 11, but might now be slowly appearing on older Pixel devices.

Snap Specs are available for pre-order now, and actor Robert Downey Jr. is joining the team after he said he “was absolutely sold on Specs within 40 seconds.”

Alongside $455 price drop on Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (could disappear at any minute). We also have  2026 TCL TAB 10 Gen 4 Android Tablet down at $150, launch deals on the new smart display-equipped Baseus Spacemate RD1 docks at up to 35% off, Anker’s 2026 Prime 25W 3-in-1 Foldable magnetic charger at 35% off, and UGREEN’s all-new 10,000mAh Smart Display power bank at the $60 low. Check it all out below. 

Get month-long battery life, physical watch hands, all the health tracking you need, and more for just $249 with this Garmin Instinct Crossover deal.

Spotify may not be a dedicated podcast platform, but it is launching a big new feature in podcast memberships that let you support your favorite shows in exchange for added perks.

The Vivo V80 sports flagship design quality, a massive 7200mAh battery, Center-Stage selfie camera, IP68/69 ingress protection, and one of the wildest AI camera modes I’ve seen yet.

Ouch. That’s the reaction many will probably have around pricing for the Xiaomi 18 Pro series when it lands globally, with prices starting at €1,449 according to a new leak.

As a retro gamer, I’ve tried all manner of consoles aiming to replace my OG Game Boy Color, but not many that scratch the itch of the recently released Chromatic Transparent from Modretro. It’s, honestly, the best way to replicate the feeling of the original hardware while improving in so many key ways.

If you are in the market for a new device, you cannot go wrong with the Galaxy S26 Ultra with a deal bringing the device below $950 on Amazon right now.

As the AI industry continues to directly cause a crisis in the availability of RAM, new rumors suggest that the Galaxy S27 could downgrade to 8GB of RAM, while other Android brands could go back to 4GB for some models.

Wyze is launching a new Solar Cam that has a camera that matches the best Google Nest has to offer, while needing just an hour of sunlight to avoid needing to manually recharge.

Good morning. Today I’m reading about an incredible medical plagiarism scandal, replaying the original Ocarina of Time ahead of its remake’s November 5th release, jamming to the dark new Fontaines D.C. album, and using Gemini to prep for the upcoming fantasy basketball season.

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The new Google Home Speaker has an issue where it downloads hundreds of gigabytes of data in the background for some owners.

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.

Today’s best Google Play app and game deals are ready, including Troll Parkour, A Good Snowman, Dream Breach Survivor, Harvest Moon: Skytree Village, Harvest Moon: Home Sweet Home, Harvest Moon: The Lost Valley, A Humble Hero, Cosmic Express, RPG Knight Bewitched, Newtro Boxing, and more. Just be sure to dive into a chance to score Galaxy Z Fold 8 up to $570 off and what might be one of your last chances at the Galaxy Tab S12 launch deals – $550+ off with trades, FREE $200 Amazon credit, and more. The apps await below.

The Samsung Galaxy S27 display may be getting a DC-dimming upgrade, and that will be a huge boon for people sensitive to PWM dimming.

Spotify is rolling out a new method of cracking down on Family plan sharing, with “QR code verification” that’s not particularly hard to work around, but has major consequences if you miss the window.

Whether you’re in need of a new phone or you’re trying to get some early Christmas shopping out of the way, Amazon has a killer deal on a Pixel 10 Pro XL that might make you forget all about RAMageddon.

While Android 17 is still trickling out to Android phones, Samsung is undoubtedly cooking up its Android 18-based One UI 10 update behind the scenes and, based on some early leaks, it at least sounds like it could be a reasonably big one.

Support for work accounts was recently discovered in an unreleased version of Android Auto. It could be a perfect feature for users who need to connect to their work vehicle without personal apps enabled.

Google TV is rolling out its latest feature roundup, showcasing new features and additions that have rolled out in recent months.

Today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break is headlined by Galaxy Z Fold 8 up to $570 off courtesy of Best Buy alongside a fleeting chance to secure the Galaxy Tab S12 launch deals ending soon – up to $550+ off with trades, FREE $200 Amazon credit, and more. You can also land the originally $2,000 Samsung 4K 3D Odyssey gaming monitor down at $900 today as well as Sony’s latest WF-1000XM6 ANC buds hitting a new all-time low at $238. Head below for a closer look at the details.

The Galaxy Z Fold 9 lineup looks complicated. Not only does Samsung reportedly plan to add another Fold model, but a slideable phone called the “Galaxy Z Slide.”

It would be “February at the latest,” but Samsung has yet to set a launch date under pressure to finalize component details for the Galaxy S27 Pro and Ultra.

The Moto Tag 2 was always supposed to be $30, but a long-running introductory discount left the Find Hub tracker cheaper. Now, that deal has ended.

Last year’s Material 3 Expressive redesign of the Phone by Google app removed the Contacts tab, but it’s now coming back.

Wyze has released a new BodyScan Plus scale that syncs with Google Health and Android Health Connect while fixing a long-running problem with scales – this one actually lets you see the display.

Acclaimed Japanese marathon champion Suguru Osako’s special edition COROS Pace 4 lasts a whopping 19 days on a single charge, including over 41 hours of real-time GPS tracking.

Google is starting to move its support pages from detailed articles to AI summaries with a chatbot, with an added set of steps to access the full details of the any given page.

Apple’s iPhone Duo may be thicker and heavier than most Android foldables, but it makes use of that space with a bigger battery compared to its main competitors, with a bigger battery than both the Galaxy Z Fold 8 and PIxel 11 Pro Fold.

You probably shoudn’t buy a Googlebook. That’s less of an opinion about the platform itself, but more about the bad timing that this launch has seen, and protecting your own wallet.

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As prices skyrocket on virtually everything else, Walmart’s $60 Onn 4K Pro streamer with Google TV might be the only good deal left — if you can find it in stock.

Following a report that Samsung might skip the latest Snapdragon flagship, Qualcomm says that rumors about the Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 running into overheating issues are “inaccurate.”

HP’s first crack at a Googlebook laptop is a winner, or at least as much of one as the platform allows. While Googlebook as an operating system leaves a lot to be desired, the HP Googlebook 14 checks every single box for a fantastic laptop.

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Google is rolling out Android 17 QPR2 Beta 7.1 today a week after the last preview for Pixel devices, which did not feature major user-facing changes.

Yesterday, Google started rolling out its Universal Cart, and the company is very prominently placing it in Search, AI Mode, Chrome, and the Gemini app.

Friday’s best Google Play app and game deals are ready, including Majesty: The Fantasy Kingdom, Majesty－The Northern Expansion, Boxville 2, Dungeon Defense, Mythic Trials 2, Tempest: Pirate RPG Premium, The Tiny Bang Story: Premium, MiniChess by Kasparov, and more. Just be sure to dive into Nothing’s Glyph Matrix-equipped Phone (3) at up to $300 off and Best Buy’s 1-day Windows Copilot+ PC flash sale at up to $500 off. The apps await below.

OpenAI this week announced deeper integration between ChatGPT and Google Chrome, including the ability to hand control over your tabs to the AI assistant.

A new 2026 roundup has the Galaxy S26 Ultra included in a list of best inventions for the year, all thanks to what it doesn’t display.

According to a new report, Samsung’s Galaxy S27 series might not use the latest Snapdragon chipset due to overheating problems.

The iPhone Duo is already delayed for months just hours after pre-orders have opened, leaving those interested in foldables unable to get Apple’s take anytime soon. If you’re seriously interested in a foldable, though, may I interest you in some Android alternatives?

With Halloween just a couple of weeks away, it’s the perfect time to make sure you’re ready for trick-or-treaters. It’s not enough just to buy candy in bulk, of course; you’ll also need to make sure your home feels appropriately spooky, and with Nest’s annual Halloween doorbell chimes now available, the hardest part is already done for you.

The Moto Tag 2 Android Find Hub trackers are still down at the lowest prices we have tracked, but today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break is headlined by Nothing’s Glyph Matrix-equipped Phone (3) up to $300 off the original price alongside Best Buy’s 1-day Windows Copilot+ PC flash sale with up to $500 off touchscreen laptops and desktops. We also have $500 off Lenovo’s 2K OLED touchscreen Yoga 7i 2-in-1 Copilot+ PC as well as its budget-friendly 11-inch 2.5K Android Idea Tab down at the $142 low. Head below for a closer look at the details.

After weeks of back and forth, Google has officially confirmed a fix is rolling out for Android Auto’s missing signal icon.