Ben Schoon
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Senior Editor at @9to5Google | Contact: http://benschoon.com | It's pronounced 'shown' | Obsessed with disc golf PDGA #234396
Google Pixel phones are tweaking certain emoji designs to match iPhone in the latest Android 16 Beta
Good news? This bridges the gap and makes emoji easier to recognize for switchers. The bad news? Like the death of blobs, it takes away some expression and charm
9to5google.com/2025/12/18/g...
Good news? This bridges the gap and makes emoji easier to recognize for switchers. The bad news? Like the death of blobs, it takes away some expression and charm
9to5google.com/2025/12/18/g...
December 18, 2025 at 5:19 PM
Google Pixel phones are tweaking certain emoji designs to match iPhone in the latest Android 16 Beta
Good news? This bridges the gap and makes emoji easier to recognize for switchers. The bad news? Like the death of blobs, it takes away some expression and charm
9to5google.com/2025/12/18/g...
Good news? This bridges the gap and makes emoji easier to recognize for switchers. The bad news? Like the death of blobs, it takes away some expression and charm
9to5google.com/2025/12/18/g...
Gemini is finally coming to Google TV, but most users still have to wait.
Google says devices other than TCL's new $3,000 TV will get Gemini "later this year," and confirmed to @9to5Google that Android 14 is required (for now)
More --> 9to5google.com/2025/09/22/g...
Google says devices other than TCL's new $3,000 TV will get Gemini "later this year," and confirmed to @9to5Google that Android 14 is required (for now)
More --> 9to5google.com/2025/09/22/g...
Gemini launches on Google TV today, but most have to wait until 'later this year'
Months after first showing it off, Gemini for Google TV is finally launching, but most users are still going to have to wait.
9to5google.com
September 22, 2025 at 4:14 PM
Gemini is finally coming to Google TV, but most users still have to wait.
Google says devices other than TCL's new $3,000 TV will get Gemini "later this year," and confirmed to @9to5Google that Android 14 is required (for now)
More --> 9to5google.com/2025/09/22/g...
Google says devices other than TCL's new $3,000 TV will get Gemini "later this year," and confirmed to @9to5Google that Android 14 is required (for now)
More --> 9to5google.com/2025/09/22/g...
My review of the Pixel 10 Pro XL is up on
@9to5google
- Tensor G5 runs way cooler ❄️
- Cameras are good, a bit disappointing 📸
- Battery life is a little underwhelming 🔋
- Qi2 brings me nothing but joy 🙌
- The best AI features are the ones you don't have to think about ✨
@9to5google
- Tensor G5 runs way cooler ❄️
- Cameras are good, a bit disappointing 📸
- Battery life is a little underwhelming 🔋
- Qi2 brings me nothing but joy 🙌
- The best AI features are the ones you don't have to think about ✨
August 29, 2025 at 1:49 PM
My review of the Pixel 10 Pro XL is up on
@9to5google
- Tensor G5 runs way cooler ❄️
- Cameras are good, a bit disappointing 📸
- Battery life is a little underwhelming 🔋
- Qi2 brings me nothing but joy 🙌
- The best AI features are the ones you don't have to think about ✨
@9to5google
- Tensor G5 runs way cooler ❄️
- Cameras are good, a bit disappointing 📸
- Battery life is a little underwhelming 🔋
- Qi2 brings me nothing but joy 🙌
- The best AI features are the ones you don't have to think about ✨
Reposted by Ben Schoon
Google says to expect Pixel redesigns ‘every 2-3 years,’ no flip phone, tablet on ‘pause’
Google says to expect Pixel redesigns ‘every 2-3 years,’ no flip phone, tablet on ‘pause’
In a wide-ranging interview with Bloomberg, Google says to expect refreshes to the design of Pixel phones every few years, while reiterating that a flip phone is not coming, and that its tablet ambitions are “paused.”
more…
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August 21, 2025 at 9:42 PM
Google says to expect Pixel redesigns ‘every 2-3 years,’ no flip phone, tablet on ‘pause’
Pixel 10 event!
A lot of thoughts on the event itself, but the phones are the main focus. I *love* the vibrant blues this year (RIP Pro) and Google really did a great job refining this design. Excited to move into the Pixel 10 Pro XL soon
Also Qi2!
Stay tuned to @9to5google.com !
A lot of thoughts on the event itself, but the phones are the main focus. I *love* the vibrant blues this year (RIP Pro) and Google really did a great job refining this design. Excited to move into the Pixel 10 Pro XL soon
Also Qi2!
Stay tuned to @9to5google.com !
August 21, 2025 at 12:16 AM
Pixel 10 event!
A lot of thoughts on the event itself, but the phones are the main focus. I *love* the vibrant blues this year (RIP Pro) and Google really did a great job refining this design. Excited to move into the Pixel 10 Pro XL soon
Also Qi2!
Stay tuned to @9to5google.com !
A lot of thoughts on the event itself, but the phones are the main focus. I *love* the vibrant blues this year (RIP Pro) and Google really did a great job refining this design. Excited to move into the Pixel 10 Pro XL soon
Also Qi2!
Stay tuned to @9to5google.com !
"Qi2 25W" is coming to "major Android smartphones," and it's pretty obvious Google is first in line 👀
- Google contributed to Qi 2.2 standard
- Rumors of "Pixelsnap" accessories, leaks mention "Qi2" by name
My hype levels just went way up!
More below 🔗👇
- Google contributed to Qi 2.2 standard
- Rumors of "Pixelsnap" accessories, leaks mention "Qi2" by name
My hype levels just went way up!
More below 🔗👇
July 23, 2025 at 2:50 PM
"Qi2 25W" is coming to "major Android smartphones," and it's pretty obvious Google is first in line 👀
- Google contributed to Qi 2.2 standard
- Rumors of "Pixelsnap" accessories, leaks mention "Qi2" by name
My hype levels just went way up!
More below 🔗👇
- Google contributed to Qi 2.2 standard
- Rumors of "Pixelsnap" accessories, leaks mention "Qi2" by name
My hype levels just went way up!
More below 🔗👇
I've gotten quite tired of AI being in everything, whether it's useful or not. In many cases it's invasive, replaces a simpler thing that worked fine, or can't be turned off – or all of the above.
Google Photos just proved there's a better way
9to5google.com/2025/06/29/g...
Google Photos just proved there's a better way
9to5google.com/2025/06/29/g...
Google Photos is a rare example of adding AI features with compromise and care
Google Photos has always been built on AI, but its new Gemini infusion just proved you can still care about the user while adding AI.
9to5google.com
June 29, 2025 at 4:22 PM
I've gotten quite tired of AI being in everything, whether it's useful or not. In many cases it's invasive, replaces a simpler thing that worked fine, or can't be turned off – or all of the above.
Google Photos just proved there's a better way
9to5google.com/2025/06/29/g...
Google Photos just proved there's a better way
9to5google.com/2025/06/29/g...
If you're curious about the legitimacy of that Nothing Phone (3) design, I literally put the puzzle pieces together from the company's official teasers
More on @9to5Google 👇🔗
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More on @9to5Google 👇🔗
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June 26, 2025 at 6:01 PM
If you're curious about the legitimacy of that Nothing Phone (3) design, I literally put the puzzle pieces together from the company's official teasers
More on @9to5Google 👇🔗
9to5google.com/2025/06/26/n...
More on @9to5Google 👇🔗
9to5google.com/2025/06/26/n...
Google's email about Gemini is not "concerning."
They're literally just making Gemini more flexible as an assistant when you have "Activity" logs turned off. And you still have full control.
9to5google.com/2025/06/25/g...
They're literally just making Gemini more flexible as an assistant when you have "Activity" logs turned off. And you still have full control.
9to5google.com/2025/06/25/g...
No, Gemini is not making a 'concerning' privacy change to read your texts – it's actually getting better
An email Google sent out to Gemini users is being misunderstood, and greatly misconstrued. Here is what’s actually happening.
9to5google.com
June 25, 2025 at 5:26 PM
Google's email about Gemini is not "concerning."
They're literally just making Gemini more flexible as an assistant when you have "Activity" logs turned off. And you still have full control.
9to5google.com/2025/06/25/g...
They're literally just making Gemini more flexible as an assistant when you have "Activity" logs turned off. And you still have full control.
9to5google.com/2025/06/25/g...
Reposted by Ben Schoon
Google’s AI Mode is ‘the definition of theft,’ publishers say, opt-out was considered
Google’s AI Mode is ‘the definition of theft,’ publishers say, opt-out was considered
The AI takeover of Search is in full swing, especially as Google’s new AI Mode is going live for all US users. But for publishers, this continues the existential crisis around how Google Search is changing, with a new statement calling AI Mode “the definition of theft” while legal documents reveal that Google did consider opt out controls that ultimately weren’t implemented.
more…
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May 22, 2025 at 4:36 PM
Google’s AI Mode is ‘the definition of theft,’ publishers say, opt-out was considered
Here's a first look at Wear OS 6 via the Android Studio emulator. The updated design and new colorways look awesome! ⌚
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Here's a closer look at Wear OS 6; customizable color themes, Material updates, Modes [Gallery]
Google’s first preview of Wear OS 6 has arrived, with some major redesigns in tow and a welcome new feature...
9to5google.com
May 21, 2025 at 2:10 AM
Here's a first look at Wear OS 6 via the Android Studio emulator. The updated design and new colorways look awesome! ⌚
9to5google.com/2025/05/20/w...
9to5google.com/2025/05/20/w...
This is BEYOND screwed up
So the situation with Caleb Denison leaving Digital Trends, and his new YT channel being nuked apparently BY Digital Trends is... very weird, right?
April 28, 2025 at 2:02 AM
This is BEYOND screwed up
Does Bluesky have account notifications yet?
April 21, 2025 at 5:08 PM
Does Bluesky have account notifications yet?
Google is now rolling out support for games on Android Auto in its beta channel. Only select games are supported, and only while the vehicle is parked.
Demo & full details on @9to5google.com
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Demo & full details on @9to5google.com
9to5google.com/2025/03/27/a...
Android Auto 14.1 starts rolling out in beta with support for Android games [Video]
Google is on a hot streak of releasing new Android Auto versions, with Android Auto 14.1 having just started rolling...
9to5google.com
March 27, 2025 at 7:34 PM
Google is now rolling out support for games on Android Auto in its beta channel. Only select games are supported, and only while the vehicle is parked.
Demo & full details on @9to5google.com
9to5google.com/2025/03/27/a...
Demo & full details on @9to5google.com
9to5google.com/2025/03/27/a...
This is the LaCroix of blue laptops
March 5, 2025 at 3:26 PM
This is the LaCroix of blue laptops
Nothing compared the Phone (3a)'s camera to the iPhone this week, and the video portion pretty obviously shows the Phone (3a) looking much better.
That's because the iPhone was in ultrawide mode.
This happens just after the presenters say settings were changed to "make it fair"
That's because the iPhone was in ultrawide mode.
This happens just after the presenters say settings were changed to "make it fair"
February 20, 2025 at 4:16 PM
Nothing compared the Phone (3a)'s camera to the iPhone this week, and the video portion pretty obviously shows the Phone (3a) looking much better.
That's because the iPhone was in ultrawide mode.
This happens just after the presenters say settings were changed to "make it fair"
That's because the iPhone was in ultrawide mode.
This happens just after the presenters say settings were changed to "make it fair"
Just passed 13,000 posts on @9to5Google this week 🎉
February 18, 2025 at 3:58 PM
Just passed 13,000 posts on @9to5Google this week 🎉
Heard something about PSN being down? Found something better to do 🥏
February 8, 2025 at 6:42 PM
Heard something about PSN being down? Found something better to do 🥏
This is the vibe of Galaxy S25 Ultra
February 6, 2025 at 9:10 PM
This is the vibe of Galaxy S25 Ultra
I did not think I'd like the Galaxy S25 Ultra... yet
📱Hardware upgrades that matter
👍One UI 7 is big, it makes everything feel faster and better
✨Gemini is the best part of "Galaxy AI"
📸Camera is noticeably better, still needs work
My full review is live on @9to5Google 🔗👇
📱Hardware upgrades that matter
👍One UI 7 is big, it makes everything feel faster and better
✨Gemini is the best part of "Galaxy AI"
📸Camera is noticeably better, still needs work
My full review is live on @9to5Google 🔗👇
February 5, 2025 at 8:05 PM
I did not think I'd like the Galaxy S25 Ultra... yet
📱Hardware upgrades that matter
👍One UI 7 is big, it makes everything feel faster and better
✨Gemini is the best part of "Galaxy AI"
📸Camera is noticeably better, still needs work
My full review is live on @9to5Google 🔗👇
📱Hardware upgrades that matter
👍One UI 7 is big, it makes everything feel faster and better
✨Gemini is the best part of "Galaxy AI"
📸Camera is noticeably better, still needs work
My full review is live on @9to5Google 🔗👇
As I first reported on @9to5Google earlier today, Fitbit has brought Google Cast back to its app after removing it in December.
More details: 9to5google.com/2025/02/05/f...
More details: 9to5google.com/2025/02/05/f...
February 5, 2025 at 7:37 PM
As I first reported on @9to5Google earlier today, Fitbit has brought Google Cast back to its app after removing it in December.
More details: 9to5google.com/2025/02/05/f...
More details: 9to5google.com/2025/02/05/f...
It's honestly wild that this isn't available in Google Calendar. With Google Photos, this would have been insanely good
9to5google.com/2025/02/04/a...
9to5google.com/2025/02/04/a...
Here's how Apple Invites work on Android [Gallery]
Apple Invites just launched as a new e-invite service, but how does it work with Android? Surprisingly, it works really well.
9to5google.com
February 4, 2025 at 5:33 PM
It's honestly wild that this isn't available in Google Calendar. With Google Photos, this would have been insanely good
9to5google.com/2025/02/04/a...
9to5google.com/2025/02/04/a...
YouTube looks to be removing the "Guest" profile from TV apps, but the functionality is still there.
Full story on @9to5Google
9to5google.com/2025/02/03/y...
Full story on @9to5Google
9to5google.com/2025/02/03/y...
YouTube removing 'Guest' profile from TV apps, but the mode is still there
YouTube is removing the "Guest" profile shortcut from TV apps, but the functionality is still existing through another button.
9to5google.com
February 3, 2025 at 4:46 PM
YouTube looks to be removing the "Guest" profile from TV apps, but the functionality is still there.
Full story on @9to5Google
9to5google.com/2025/02/03/y...
Full story on @9to5Google
9to5google.com/2025/02/03/y...
Samsung just gave Good Lock a desperately needed overhaul. Way easier to use and understand!
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January 31, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Samsung just gave Good Lock a desperately needed overhaul. Way easier to use and understand!
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New: Eufy seems to have scrapped its Find My Device trackers for Android.
After delaying them by 6 months last year, Eufy has now removed references to the launch, implying the products are (at least for now) likely dead.
More: 9to5google.com/2025/01/28/e...
After delaying them by 6 months last year, Eufy has now removed references to the launch, implying the products are (at least for now) likely dead.
More: 9to5google.com/2025/01/28/e...
Eufy seemingly scraps plans to launch Find My Device trackers for Android
By deleting almost all reference to its plans, Eufy strongly suggests that it has scrapped plans for Find My Device trackers for Android.
9to5google.com
January 28, 2025 at 4:35 PM
New: Eufy seems to have scrapped its Find My Device trackers for Android.
After delaying them by 6 months last year, Eufy has now removed references to the launch, implying the products are (at least for now) likely dead.
More: 9to5google.com/2025/01/28/e...
After delaying them by 6 months last year, Eufy has now removed references to the launch, implying the products are (at least for now) likely dead.
More: 9to5google.com/2025/01/28/e...