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Google is beginning to roll out the first big update to Snapseed since the May redesign with version 4.1 for Android.
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The monthly “Google System Release Notes” primarily detail what’s new in Play services, Play Store, and Play system update across Android phones/tablets, Wear OS, Google/Android TV, Auto, and PC. Some features apply to end users, while others are aimed at developers.
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Following a pretty big retail leak, the Pixel 11 series appears in listings on the FCC’s website as Google’s launch closes in.
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While Google’s next Tensor chipset in the Pixel 11 series isn’t expecting to be a gamechanger by any means, it sounds like it will be right on the bleeding edge, as a new report claims Tensor G6 will be the first to adopt TSMC’s 2nm process, beating even Apple to the punch.
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The end is near and the clock is ticking. OnePlus is reportedly going to be shut down for good in the US and Europe markets as of this week.
Expand Expanding CloseGalaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra display crease missing in latest hands-on leak [Video]
Rumors have suggested the Galaxy Z Fold series would take a big step in removing the inner display crease left from folds past. A leaked video claims to show what the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra looks like without a crease.
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Monday Android app deals and freebies: Turnip Boy Robs a Bank, Beholder Conductor, Serial Cleaner, more
Your afternoon lineup of the best Android game and app deals is now ready to roll, including titles like Turnip Boy Robs a Bank, Beholder: Conductor, Serial Cleaner, Parabellum: Siege of Legends, Foretales, Looking for Aliens, Townopolis, and more. Alongside the apps, we are tracking some major Google tech deals this week including $200 off the base model 10, $300 off select 10 Pro, and $250 off the 10 Pro XL, as well as Google Pixel Watch 4 at $100 off, Google Pixel 10/Pro Pixelsnap cases and price drops on Nothing’s 2026 Headphone (a). The Google Play deals await below.
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XREAL’s $299 glasses are for movies & games – here’s how they compare
XREAL glasses are designed for more than just creating a giant display for watching movies or playing games, but that’s probably what most people want to use them for. That’s where the new $299 XREAL XBX A01+ glasses really come into the picture, but what are you losing for those savings?
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Deals: Pixel 10 Pro $300+ off, Pixel Watch 4 $100 off, Pixelsnap cases, Nothing Headphone (a), more
Today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break is headlined by a fresh set of discounts across the Pixel 10 lineup, including $200 off the base model 10, a notable $300 off select 10 Pro configs, and $250 off the 10 Pro XL, but here’s how to score even lower prices on these phones this week. We also have Google Pixel 10/Pro Pixelsnap cases hitting Amazon lows from $32 (up to 36% off), joined by Google Pixel Watch 4 at $100 off (or up to $200+ off open-box), and Nothing’s 2026 Headphone (a) down at $169. Head below for a closer look and even more.
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Walmart is preparing a big shake-up for its Google TV streaming hardware lineup, all while existing models are hard to find in stock.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle AI Mode now lets you search your chat history on Android
A nice quality-of-life improvement to Google AI Mode on Android lets you search your previous chat history.
Expand Expanding CloseThis might be the Pixel 11, Pixel 11 Pro, and Fold in their new colors [Gallery]
Google’s Pixel 11 series is almost exactly a month from its official launch and, ahead of that, an early trio of Amazon listings appears to show off the base model in three colorways.
Expand Expanding CloseWaze is adding a dedicated mode for motorcycles and a ‘less chatty’ voice setting
Waze might not be as popular as Google Maps, but many years after being acquired, it’s held onto its base of dedicated fans all while continuing to evolve. Today, Waze is adding a fresh suite of features that should improve performance while providing drivers with more control over their experience.
Expand Expanding ClosePixel 11 Pro Fold in ‘Pine’ leaks & could Pixel Glow just be the camera flash?
With the launch event one month away, Pixel 11 leaks are picking up, and we now have a look at the “Pine” color for the 11 Pro Fold.
Expand Expanding CloseThe problems with Google Pixel price hikes
Like everything else in the tech industry, Google’s Pixel 11 series appears to be getting a price hike, but there are a few factors that make this one a bit harder to accept.
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Google Store discounts base Pixel 10 Pro by $300
The US Google Store has curiously discounted a specific Pixel 10 Pro model by $300 in the deepest official sale to date.
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Friday Android app deals and freebies: ScourgeBringer, Greak, Egg Journey, more
Your afternoon lineup of the best Android game and app deals is now here, including titles like ScourgeBringer, Greak: Memories of Azur, Tower Defense Legend 5 Pro, Escape Alive, Egg Journey, FrogBoy, and more. Just be sure to check out Samsung’s latest Galaxy Buds 4 Pro at up to $112 off, Anker’s 3-port 160W Smart Display charger back at Prime Day pricing, and this rare deal on Logitech’s latest haptics-enabled MX Master 4 before it’s gone. The Friday Android app deals await below.
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As we wait for more Googlebook details this fall, Google has released a “Magic Pointer” app to the Play Store.
Expand Expanding CloseWhat went wrong with OnePlus? [Video]
From a darling of the early Android era to a husk on the brink of becoming completely irrelevant, just what went wrong for OnePlus?
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Deals: Galaxy Buds 4 Pro, rare Logitech MX Master 4 deal, Bose speaker $150 off, Anker chargers, more
Alongside the Amazon Anker summer sale loaded with chargers and accessories from $8, today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break is headlined by a chance to land a pair of Samsung’s latest Galaxy Buds 4 Pro at up to $112 off alongside this rare deal on Logitech’s latest haptics-enabled MX Master 4 at the lowest price of the year. We also have some major Bose deals today including a giant $150 off the latest SoundLink Max Bluetooth Speaker and the QuietComfort Ultra Headphones at $80 off. Head below for a closer look at the details.
Expand Expanding CloseThis new, ridiculously thin magnetic power bank fits the Pixel 10 perfectly [Gallery]
Baseus has officially launched its new PicoGo Air magnetic power bank. It’s ridiculously thin and just so happens to fit Pixel 10 like a glove. Here’s how to save over 30% on one.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle starts rolling out local Documents backup on Android, lets you turn off SMS & RCS
Following Android’s backup policy change this week, Google is rolling out new settings to control whether SMS, MMS, and RCS messages are backed up. Additionally, Android is beginning to introduce local Documents backup.
Expand Expanding ClosePixelated 107: A Made by Google grumble
Welcome to episode 107 of Pixelated, a podcast by 9to5Google. This week, Damien, Abner, and Will dive headfirst into some Pixel speculation following the official announcement of this year’s Made by Google. From phones to smartwatches to pondering what might surprise us, it’s shaping up to be an interesting event.
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Expand Expanding CloseGoogle might rebrand Pixel Magic Cue as Gemini ‘Proactive Assistance’
With the Pixel 10 series last year, Google introduced Magic Cue to “proactively surface relevant info and suggest helpful actions when you need them.” It now appears that Google is planning to rebrand Magic Cue and put the functionality under the Gemini umbrella.
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