Android 16 QPR2 is a sizable update that includes an updated color palette for the recently redesigned Pixel Launcher search bar. more…

Nothing’s CMF sub-brand often takes the core pieces of a Nothing product and makes that more affordable and, well, colorful too. The new CMF Headphone Pro is no different, but what really stands out to me is that it doesn’t just have the good ideas from Nothing, but a few more of its own. more…

Welcome to The Sideload episode 13, a 9to5Google podcast. This week, Will welcomes Ara Wagoner, his former co-host on The Android Police Podcast, to the show to talk all things accessories. Ara has a wide-ranging knowledge of cases, magnetic add-ons, and so much more, and over the course of a whirlwind hour, both hosts manage to squeeze in thoughts on Pixelsnap, the best way to shop for accessories, and show off some of their favorite recent mobile buys. Subscribe * YouTube Podcasts * Pocket Casts * Spotify * Apple Podcasts more…

Google and Disney might’ve reached a deal to return the latter’s channels to YouTube TV nearly two weeks ago, but there was still some unfinished business surrounding the breakup when it came to your personal movie library. Thankfully, on both the purchasing front and the Movies Anywhere front, things should be returning to normal very soon. more…

Outdoor cameras are perhaps the most useful ones, but they can also be a lot of work to set up. That’s why the new Wyze Window Cam looks pretty intriguing. more…

The most important thing Google announced last week is generative UIs. Fully embraced by Gemini 3, I think generative AI and interfaces will lead to a new generation of apps, but not in the way you think. more…

The Black Friday Week Android game and app deals roll on today with highlights like World of Goo 2, Deus Ex GO, and Hitman GO. You’ll also want to make sure you check back in with the Samsung Black Friday event where Galaxy Watch 8 is now $120 off and this Galaxy Chromebook Plus is back at its best price ever (alongside a whole lot more). As for today’s Google Play deals, everything awaits below. more…

Samsung’s Galaxy Buds 3 Pro were never cheap, rivaling the AirPods Pro 3 but for Android and Galaxy users. The Galaxy Buds 3 Pro are now nearly $100 off at a couple of stores during Samsung’s Black Friday sale. more…

The Google Black Friday deals are still flying and we are now tracking some even deeper deals courtesy of the Samsung event. The headliner for us is Galaxy Watch 8 at $120 off the list price to deliver the best cash deal yet alongside the latest Galaxy Watch Ultra at $200 off. Those offers also join Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra models at $400 off alongside the Galaxy Chromebook Plus down at its lowest price of $550 for Black Friday and Dell’s Inspiron 14 Snapdragon laptop 50% off. All of that and more awaits below.  more…

You can already get Pixel phones at a huge discount for Black Friday 2025, but Google is also offering some deep discounts on its official Pixel cases, watch bands, and some other accessories through Amazon. more…

The Google TV Streamer might be the most powerful Android experience you can buy for your living room right now, but for some people, its $99 price might be overkill. If you’re just looking for the cheapest Google TV option money can buy, Walmart’s Onn streaming stick is an absolute no-brainer at its Black Friday pricing. more…

Spotify is apparently planning a price hike for its US subscribers in early 2026 following in the footsteps of international price adjustments. more…

Samsung continues to run some crazy Black Friday deals, including big discounts on select flagship Galaxy phones, and a rare discount on the Galaxy Ring tracker. more…

The latest version of Google Play services (25.46) is rolling out today, and the release notes preview new media and Find Hub features. As always, it takes some time for listed features to actually make their way to users. more…

As Google prepares to introduce its new Android experience for PCs next year, a new job listing is revealing some details around Google’s efforts and how that ties back to ChromeOS. more…

The last visual update to the Gemini overlay introduced a four-color glow, and Google now looks to be switching to a fullscreen animation. more…

If Samsung or Apple can’t sustain a market for ultra-thin phones, Google is certainly not entering the space. I find that a real shame, but if the Pixel needs an aspirational design direction, might I suggest the flat Pixel 9a. more…

Black Friday 2025 is in full swing, with many discounts opening up this week. It’s also the best time of the year to get on a streaming service, as major streamers such as Disney+, HBO Max, and Apple TV are all heavily discounted for Black Friday. more…

This afternoon’s roundup of the best Android game and app deals are now ready ready to roll. Alongside the Samsung Black Friday Week deals, we are now tracking even lower prices on Galaxy Watch 8 from $230 as well as Galaxy Watch Ultra at $200 off alongside Lenovo’s budget-friendly Android tablets from $90 and even more right here. As for the apps, everything awaits below. more…

It’s been just over a year since the follow-up to AAWireless’s original wireless Android Auto dongles dropped, and while we’ve seen a handful of discounts in the months since, it’s just dropped to its lowest price ever ahead of Black Friday. more…

It’s not December yet, but YouTube Music is beginning to roll out its 2025 Recap with a pretty interesting “Ask about your listening” experience made possible by AI. more…

Just a few weeks after launching its first AI-generated ad, Google has returned with something a little more realistic, but just as timely. Ahead of the holidays, the company is throwing a Love Actually reunion in its latest Pixel ad, even if the star might not be as famous as he thinks he is. more…

Waze is picking up a trick from Google Maps in allowing Android Auto users to select locations for navigation on their phone’s screen, or access other parts of the app, instead of solely relying on the car display or voice. more…

The latest edition of the Google Home releases notes today are not tied to a specific version of the app, and focus on Gemini for Home improvements. more…

OnePlus just released its second flagship phone of the year, but as if that weren’t enough, we’re also getting a follow-up to the OnePlus 13R, alongside the first arrival of the company’s budget-friendly tablet lineup in North America. more…