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Google initially debuted its Titan M security chip back in 2018 with the Pixel 3 before following it up with Titan M2 in its first-gen Tensor launch. Now, as we approach the tenth anniversary of Pixel and the five-year anniversary of that step into custom silicon, Google is rumored to be working on yet another step forward for its security coprocessor.

Foldables opened the door to a whole new world of smartphones just a few years ago, but somehow the entire Android market has settled into just two form factors – clamshell flip phones and book-style devices that just open up to double the width of a normal smartphone screen. As the inevitable “iPhone Fold” approaches, though, it seems Apple is looking to revive a form factor that Android brands, including Google Pixel, once tried, but failed to keep around, and there’s a clear reason why that happened.

We know Samsung has another round of earbuds coming soon, likely timed with next week’s Galaxy S26 unveiling. Ahead of Unpacked, we’re getting our first look at dummy units for both the Galaxy Buds 4 and 4 Pro, and they’re really driving home how Samsung has heard all of your AirPod comparisons.

Pixel At a Glance is getting its first new information types in quite some time today with Sports and Finance.

Google is officially announcing a trio of new desktop Chrome productivity features today: Split View, PDF annotation, and Save to Google Drive.

In November, Google introduced Gemini 3 Pro in preview, with Gemini 3 Flash following a month later. Google today announced Gemini 3.1 Pro “for tasks where a simple answer isn’t enough.”

Google says that it is now testing a new “conversational AI” tool on its TV apps for YouTube, enabling new features if you use the microphone.

After soft-launching in December, Snapseed for iOS is now officially rolling out its new camera that makes the app more than just an image editor.

Google Maps is more than just a navigation app, as it contains a treasure trove of data about locations across the globe. But, suddenly, Google Maps appears to be changing how it functions for users who are signed out, including hiding reviews and images.

Google Design has an interesting article this week about “Designing for Transparent Screens” and the work that went into Jetpack Compose Glimmer, Android XR’s design system for Display AI Glasses.

Trade-ins are a key part of modern smartphone purchases, and Google is making a pretty big change for Pixel buyers with the arrival of instant trade-in credits through the Google Store.

One of the most annoying things about the Pixel Watch 4 is that, again, Google changed the charger. But it comes with the arrival of a handy new USB-C charger that’s not only more compact than the official Pixel Watch 4 charger, but a whole lot cheaper too.

The Pixel 10a is now available for pre-order, but depending on your situation, the Google Store might not be the best place to pick one up. From $100 gift cards and free earbuds to heavily-discounted — or even free — offerings from carriers, it’s not hard to make an already-affordable device an even better deal.

Google Search has bet pretty big on AI experiences and, as it figures out the right formula, changes and tweaks continue. Google is now showing off a new change that makes source links a bit more prominent.

The Pixel 10a has arrived and, as per usual, boosted trade-in values are among the best way to score a discount, and Google has some solid values in store for Pixel 4a owners.

Alongside Samsung officially revealing this week’s restock for the Galaxy Z TriFold, today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break is kicking off with some sweet pre-order deals on the brand new Google Pixel 10a. You can land up to $215 off the $499 list price with trades, $100 in Google Store credit or aFREEset of Pixel Buds 2a, or a FREE $100 Amazon/Best Buy gift card. Either way, there are some great deals flying for pre-order day. We also have the best price ever on the official Google Pixel Flex Dual Port 67W USB-C Fast Charger at $36, the official official Samsung 45W PD Power Adapter, deals on Galaxy Tab S11, a slid offer on Sony’s XM6 ANC headphones, and $200 off Acer’s latest 14-inch touchscreen Chromebook. Everything awaits below. 

Following text, audio overviews, images, and video, the Gemini app’s latest output is music with Lyria 3. 

Samsung’s Galaxy Z TriFold is a very limited release, with new units reportedly on the way as demand increases. Apparently, some of those fortunate enough to get the Galaxy Z TriFold while they were in stock are seeing dead display issues, though it looks like it isn’t widespread.

The writing has been on the wall for a while now, with Nothing Phone (4a) expected to see a price hike. Now, a new report nails down the pricing right as the core specs have leaked.

Google today fully detailed and opened pre-orders for its 2026 A-Series phone. After briefly checking it out in person, the Pixel 10a is my platonic ideal of a smartphone.