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Here’s everything new in Android 17 QPR2 Beta 2 [Gallery]
Over the coming hours, we’ll dive into all of Android 17 QPR2 Beta 2’s new features and every single change. (The…
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What’s new in Android’s August 2026 Google System Updates
Some features apply to end users, while others are aimed at developers. A feature appearing in the changelog does not mean it’s widely available. Some capabilities take months to fully launch.
The latest
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Google rolling out Android 17 QPR2 Beta 2 for Pixel
You can report issues via the Android Beta Feedback app on Pixel devices. Access it from the application drawer or…
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Notability app makes the jump from iOS to Android, and it’s 25% off to celebrate
After an announcement earlier this year and a brief stint in beta, Notability is now widely available to Android…
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Samsung says Galaxy Z Fold 8’s new shape exists because ‘one size does not fit all’
Hubert Lee, Samsung’s Executive Vice President and Head of the Design Team for mobile, took to Samsung’s newsroom for…
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OnePlus 15 and more have fully sold out in the US following shutdown
Now, for OnePlus 15 and most other products, US stock has dried up. In July, OnePlus announced that it would cease…
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Monday’s Android app deals and freebies: Sea of Stars, Gambonanza, This Is Fine, more
The major Galaxy Z Fold 8, Fold 8 Ultra, and Flip 8 pre-order deals are rolling on for another few days before…
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Google Clock 9.0 adds stopwatch and timer Live Updates
Google Clock 9.0 for Android has been updated with support for Live Update notifications on Pixel devices, allowing…
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Galaxy S27 Ultra reportedly ditches a telephoto camera for the sake of cost-cutting
One of the key elements of Samsung’s “Ultra” tier phones over the years has been a pair of telephoto camera lenses on…
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Google teases Pixel 11 Pro Fold, early pre-order time on August 12
This 15-second video is in the same “Ask more of your phone” style as the first teaser: “To switch phones, you have to…
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Sony’s best over-ear headphones now come in ‘Olive Gray’ – just in time to match Pixel 11 [Gallery]
Available starting today, Sony WH-1000XM6 are available in “Olive Gray,” a dark green color that Sony describes as “a…
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Google Health 5.05 rolling out: Apple Health sync & bug fixes
Version 5.05 is available on iOS and rolling out to Android. Today’s update is on the smaller side after four big…
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Lenovo’s full-size Googlebook leak offers a closer look at hardware [Gallery]
The Googlebook form factor is part of a new laptop line from Google. It echoes aspects of Chromebooks, but relies…
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Lenovo’s full-size Googlebook leak offers a closer look at hardware [Gallery]
The Googlebook form factor is part of a new laptop line from Google. It echoes aspects of Chromebooks, but relies…
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Deals: Even better Galaxy Fold 8/Buds 4 Pro bundle deal, Pixel 10a from $385, Lenovo Android tablet $150, more
That said, today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break is headlined by Google’s 2026 Pixel 10a starting down at $385 (up to $115…
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Galaxy Z Fold 8 is a smash hit; shipping dates slip, 3x higher pre-orders than Fold 7
Last year’s Galaxy Z Fold 7 was already a big success for Samsung, taking the company’s foldable series out of a…
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Google Messages will let you customize the shortcuts grid
In a conversation, tapping the ‘plus’ icon at the left of the text field opens up a shortcuts grid. The arrangement…
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Matte black Pixel 11 Pro shown off in detailed images [Gallery]
Today, we have official-looking renders of the Pixel 11 Pro and 11 Pro XL that show off the matte black version. Evan…
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Google voice redesign merges AI Mode, Search Live, & Song lookup on Android
In the previous design introduced earlier this year, tapping the four-color microphone in the Google widget or inside…
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The Pixel 11 will be a perfect storm of bad timing
We know just about everything the Pixel 11 is bringing to the table, and, well, it feels a bit underwhelming, doesn’t…
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Gemini will create mobile & desktop apps in the future as AI Studio for Android, iOS is canceled
This mobile application has been canceled in favor of what sounds like a deep Gemini app integration. The AI Studio…
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Google rolling out Android 17 QPR1 Beta 8 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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Nest Hub Soli sleep tracking will migrate from Google Fit to Health app
Google is shifting the Nest Hub’s Soli-based sleep tracking from the Google Fit platform to the newly consolidated…
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Pixelated 110: Android’s past, present, and future
This week, Damien, Abner, and Will lean into a news lull ahead of the Pixel 11’s launch to zoom out to take a look at…
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Friday’s best Android app deals and freebies: Little Nightmares, Bounty Of One, Red Ronin, more
Joining the Galaxy Z Fold 8, Fold 8 Ultra, and Flip 8 pre-order deals, we are also tracking a collection of Microsoft…
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First Googlebooks from Lenovo leak: Two sizes and 2-in-1 tablet
According to images from Android Headlines today, we see two traditional laptops in stark white. There’s a protrusion…
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Stadia was some of the most fun I’ve had gaming, but it was right to disappear
Talking about arguably one of Google’s best dead products. I still find it hard to believe that Stadia has been dead…
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Google’s Pixel 11 Glow might be called ‘HiLight’
In April, “Pixel Glow” appeared with Android 17 Beta 4. It allows for a full spectrum of colors, with the rotating…
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This is the ‘Google Pixel Tag’
Through its work on the Find Hub network on Android, Google has yet to release its own first-party AirTag competitor.…
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Deals: Fold 8/Ultra, 2-in-1 Copilot+ PCs and Surface Pro up to $500 off, LG TVs from $330, new transparent metal power bank, more
We also have LG’s affordable 2026 mini LED TVs start from just $330, a launch deal on Sharge’s new transparent metal…
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Nothing reportedly prioritizing AI devices like its leaked smartwatch over smartphones
Smartprix reports that Nothing wants to devote more effort to developing AI-centered products rather than smartphones,…
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Samsung’s leaked Galaxy Z plans for 2027 include an unknown fifth phone
Galaxy Club reports that Samsung is planning to launch five separate Galaxy Z devices in 2027. Four of those phones…
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Review: The Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra ticks every box, but it’s the boring option now
But “specced out” comes with a disclaimer, because there are only a couple of true differences. And even with a better…
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Review: The Galaxy Z Fold 8’s new shape isn’t for you – it’s for everyone
A smartphone that opens up to something more expansive, more capable – just, more. Yet, the tall and narrow Galaxy Z…
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Android rolls out local ‘Documents’ backup that syncs to Google Drive
This local backup option stores files you’ve saved to your device, like downloads from Chrome, to Google Drive. This…
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Gemini Spark can now use Chrome to auto browse, AI Pro access goes international
Previously, Gemini Spark had access to a remote web browser. Google’s personal agent for automating daily tasks can…
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Pixel 11 series leaks with seemingly official renders, includes all-matte Pixel 11 Pro [Gallery]
Evan Blass, who was also the source for today’s foldable leak, published images of the Pixel 11, Pixel 11 Pro, and…
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Google wants to update Chrome without a full browser restart
While it takes Google 1-2 days to triage, fix, test, and release a patch, the “time spent waiting for the user to…
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It sure looks like Pixel Buds Pro 3 aren’t happening anytime soon
Evan Blass today shared a close look at dark green Google earbuds as part of a Pixel 11 Pro Fold leak. Design-wise,…
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Pixel 11 Pro Fold looks familiar, but maybe a bit thinner in official-looking images [Gallery]
Pixel 11 Pro Fold is pictured in its green color we’ve seen before, a darker twist on last year’s “Jade” color, with…
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Samsung Galaxy owners report battery drain, overheating with latest updates
A growing number of users on Samsung’s Community Forums have reported issues with intense battery drain following the…
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Pixel Watch 5 leaks in official-looking images with same charging system
As shared by Evan Blass this morning, we now have an all-angles look at the Pixel Watch 5. The 41mm and 45mm cases…
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Today’s best Android app deals and freebies: Dead Cells, Actraiser, Chrono Trigger, Thronefall, more
The Galaxy Z Fold 8, Fold 8 Ultra, and Flip 8 pre-order deals are still flying, just be sure to scope out the elevated…
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Deals: Galaxy Z Fold 8 trades – $600 back + $350 gift card, 2026 Surface Laptop at $600 off, charger deals, more
On top of all that, Best Buy is offering the biggest deal yet on the 2026 Snapdragon X2 Plus Surface Laptop at $600…
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Spotify rolling out ‘User Notes’ and ‘Running Mode’ features – here’s what they do
Available first on iOS, Spotify’s “Running Mode” will generate playlists of songs that match the vibe of your workout.…
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Samsung has another brand-new Galaxy Buds design, and they just leaked [Gallery]
Alongside its first open-ear desgin, another new pair of Galaxy Buds have just leaked with an ear hook design. Spotted…
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Samsung teases Android XR glasses, Galaxy Tab S12, S26 FE, and more
Samsung, the world’s largest smartphone maker, ran into its first-ever loss for its mobile division in Q2 2026. If…
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Google says Pixel battery drain should be fixed in July and September updates
Back in April, hundreds of user reports confirmed that updates had caused some battery drain issues on Google’s Pixel…
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Chrome for Android now lets you set a custom New Tab Page background
To set, open the three-dot overflow menu from what Google calls the “homepage” and tap “Customize new tab page” near…
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Gemini in your living room on wheels
I’m currently deciding what color Fold 8 to buy, listening to the excellent (and weird) new Strokes album, and…
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