Following Android, most Google apps on iOS now have the redesigned Google Account menu and switcher.  more…

In my switch to the Galaxy Z Fold 7 as my main phone in recent months, there’s just one thing that continues to annoy me. Samsung seemingly feels the need to ruin Android notifications, and it’s the most bizarre self-sabotage. more…

Nano Banana has been a hit in the Gemini app, and Google is now bringing the model’s (Gemini 2.5 Flash Image) viral image editing and generation to AI Mode, as well as Google Lens. more…

Home security cameras are commonplace at this point, but there’s something to be said about the ingenuity in the space. There’s a solution for every niche, and I think there are few better examples than the Wyze Bulb Cam and Wyze Duo Cam Pan I’ve been testing out as of late. They also serve as continued reminders of how much I wish Google would branch out a bit more. more…

At the moment, Wear OS 6 on the Pixel Watch 4, 3, and 2 does not support always-on display Media Controls, but that is coming soon. more…

Welcome to episode 73 of Pixelated, a podcast by 9to5Google. Abner, Damien, and Will jump on their respective mics to talk over their experience with Google’s second round of 2025 Pixel hardware, including the Pixel 10 Pro Fold, the Pixel Buds 2a, and the Pixel Watch 4. Is one of these Google’s standout products of the year? Can we be wowed by a minimal upgrade over last year’s foldable? Subscribe * YouTube Podcasts * Pocket Casts * Spotify * Apple Podcasts * Overcast more…

Your Friday edition of the best Android game and app deals is now ready to roll down below. Just be sure to scope out the ongoing and returning Prime Day deals on Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 at $400 off, the Google TV Streamer 4K at the $80 Amazon all-time low, and a massive $490 off Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge. As for the apps, everything awaits below.  more…

Google keeps experimenting with new Pixel colors, but after seeing the new Nest Cam and its “Berry” color, all I can think about is a red Pixel phone. more…

To help reduce notification overload, Chrome for Android and desktop will automatically disable notifications from websites you don’t frequently visit.  more…

After a protracted wait, we now have Google’s latest smartwatch. With so many similarities with the Pixel Watch 3, where does the Pixel Watch 4 improve or enhance? Find out here. more…

Google designed the Pixel Watch 4 to be serviceable (or repairable) and an iFixit teardown today shows how easy it is to do so. more…

Today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break marks the return of the gigantic $490 price drop on the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge. After quickly going out of stock, the massive Prime Day price drop is back alongside up to $530 in enhanced trade-in credit for those interested. We also have a one-day all-time low on Motorola’s 2025 faux leather-finished Edge smartphone, Google’s Nest Learning Thermostat (4th Gen) from $220, and Google TV Streamer 4K in Haze gray at the $80 Amazon all-time low. just be sure to scope out this new Spigen WBF0 Fabric Band surfaces for Galaxy Watch 8/Classic down at $20 and the rest of the details down below as well. more…

Tag Heuer, a long-time Wear OS partner in the luxury space, is done with Google’s platform and switching to an “in-house” platform that’s still based on Android, but better supports iPhone. more…

Although it’s been nearly two months since its launch event, Google’s still facing some heat in the aftermath of the Pixel 10’s arrival on store shelves. What started out as simple disappointment over the state of Tensor — following two years of what I can only describe as Tensor G5 overhype — ballooned into full-on outrage in the face of a Genshin Impact-inspired controversy that may or may not have been a controversy after all. Simply put, people are mad about what Tensor isn’t, rather than feeling satisfied with what Tensor actually is. more…

After adding the “Tools” menu last month, a redesign of the Gemini app’s prompt bar removes the box, while the model picker is being moved. more…

Today’s Android game and app deals are now live and waiting for down below. Highlights include titles like Human Fall Flat, Cyberlords – Arcology, Titan Quest, Devils & Demons, and more. Just be sure to scope out the deals we have on the Google Nest Learning Thermostat (4th Gen) from $220 as well as Samsung’s most affordable 2025 model M5 Smart Monitor from $180, Google Pixel Tablet at up to $190 off, and a massive $400 price drop on the most affordable Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7. Head below for a closer look at the app.  more…

OnePlus is getting fans ready for its OxygenOS 16 launch based on Android 16. The company’s latest teaser emphasizes just how “fast” and “smooth” the software update is. more…

With the Pixel 10 Pro Fold now available, Google is detailing the design and engineering decisions that it made. Of note is how the team considers this device to be a bigger upgrade than most people are giving it credit for given the near identical design that is ever so slightly thicker. more…

Amazon fall Prime Day is long gone for another year now, but the deals are still flying in today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break. We are still tracking up to $190 off Google Pixel Tablet with deals from $249, and Amazon is offering all three colors it offers on the most affordable Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 at a whopping $400 off alongside ongoing all-time low pricing on select Galaxy Watch 8 models. Make sure you go check out the all-new 9to5Toys site design, and then head below for a closer look at today’s deals.  more…

Every phone manufacturer wants to make a thin phone now, and one of the most experienced ones is showing exactly why it’s been in the game so long. Motorola’s upcoming Edge 70 is reportedly going to bring a much bigger battery than what the most popular thin options can offer. more…

Samsung’s on the cusp of finally giving its long-awaited “Project Moohan” headset a full reveal, but if you can’t wait until this month’s rumored launch later this month, a new set of leaked renders and screenshots might be enough to tide you over. more…

Google’s new Nest Doorbell (wired) is here and, if you’re looking to upgrade over the existing model, the good news is that it’s a truly effortless upgrade. more…

To simplify AI adoption for businesses, Google is bringing together all its capabilities into one offering called Gemini Enterprise. more…

This afternoon’s Android game and app deals are now ready to go, just make sure you dig in to the Amazon Prime Big Deal days sale before it closes down for another year later tonight. There are some, frankly, wild price drops live right now, including $415 off unlocked Galaxy Z Fold 7, up to $315 off Galaxy Z Flip 7, up to $390 off S25 Ultra, and a gigantic $490 price drop on Galaxy S25 Edge. That’s all on top of the best prices yet on Google Pixel 10 devices, and these Lenovo Android tablets from $100. But for now it’s all about the apps, and they are waiting for you below.  more…

The first update to Android 16 QPR1 is rolling out with the October 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, and Pixel 10 Pro XL. more…