As of Wednesday afternoon (PT), most users cannot watch YouTube videos, with various playback errors popping up. more…

After months of testing, Google is finally rolling out a redesigned video player for YouTube, with its new aesthetic reaching across practically every platform you can imagine. It’s a big change, and thanks to YouTube’s virtual monopoly on traditional long-form video content, it’s something everyone’s bound to have feelings on. more…

Samsung has been stubborn when it comes to the updated wireless charging standard that is Qi2, with the new standard adding MagSafe-style magnetic charging outside of the iPhone ecosystem. Google became the first major brand to embrace Qi2 with the Pixel 10 series, and while Samsung is rumored to finally be getting on board next year, the company has just release two new Qi2 wireless chargers that just remind Galaxy owners what they’re missing out on. more…

Android 16 QPR2 is a big quarterly update coming in December, with Beta 3 rolling out today for Pixel devices. more…

The Android 16 Beta Program should be nearing completion with QPR2 Beta 3 for Google Pixel devices now available. more…

This afternoon’s lineup of the best Android game and app deals is now ready to roll with solid price drops on titles like Kingdom Two Crowns, Patchwork The Game, No More Buttons, and more. Just be sure to also scope out the discounts we have on Samsung Galaxy Watch 8, its mid-range 2025 A56 smartphone, and Nothing’s already-affordable CMF Watch 3 Pro down at $79 while you’re at it. All of the Android apps await below.  more…

Besides a pill-shaped tweak for the Suggestion strip, Gboard’s next visual change is a dedicated keyboard Font size setting. more…

The Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE launched at a price point that suggested much more than a rewrap of the previous flagship model. The Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE is for sale and heavily discounted on Woot, while Samsung’s site shows it is still out of stock. more…

Google TV might be the platform of choice for Pixel fans, but Roku still maintains a massive hold over the streaming experience. With its latest update, the company’s delivering some pretty big enhancements to how search works on the platform — including the addition of AI voice support — while also adding live sports scores and making it much easier to start watching something during Friday movie nights. more…

The first Android XR headset is launching on October 21, and Samsung has laid out some ground rules before the Galaxy device is official. more…

Google today announced Veo 3.1 as its latest video generation model, with Flow getting a number of updates to take advantage of the latest capabilities. more…

Today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break is now ready to roll starting with some notable discounts on some Samsung’s more affordable new releases. We have the Galaxy S25 FE starting at its lowest price to date alongside a new low on 256GB Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE, and the mid-range 2025 A56 smartphone back at its best Amazon price of all-time. Next up, we are moving over to Nothing’s latest 2025 CMF Watch 3 Pro down at the $79 Amazon all-time low alongside this giant $850 price drop on Samsung’s 57-inch Odyssey Neo G9 Mini-LED curved gaming monitor and a deep discount on the wireless Ring Battery Doorbell back at the $50 Prime Day low (50% off).  more…

Honor is going all in on its “Alpha Plan” in a strange yet terrifying teaser video of its in-progress AI phone, the “Robot Phone.” In the process, the company makes design choices that bear striking resemblances to existing IPs. more…

Honor announced the new Magic 8 series, including the Magic 8 Pro a little earlier than expected. The new phones make AI an unignorable selling point with a dedicated button for the company’s proprietary AI assistant that rivals Gemini Live. more…

In addition to safety features for Android’s Messages app, Google is introducing new Account recovery tools today, like establishing trusted contacts. more…

Google is rolling out two new safety features for Messages, including the launch of Android Key Verifier. more…

Waymo has officially announced plans to launch its fully autonomous ride-hailing service in London, UK, starting in 2026. more…

Samsung has confirmed an October 21 event where it will announce its Android XR headset, Project Moohan, and reservations are now open with a $100 credit. more…

Following the Material 3 Expressive redesign, Google Wallet has rolled out pass nicknames and other features that developers can take advantage of. more…

The Pixel 10 Pro Fold is supposed to have a stronger hinge and be rated for IP68 water and dust resistance. A recent durability test highlights familiar failure points and presents some new ones. more…

Tuesday afternoon’s best Android game and app deals are now live and waiting, including titles like Children of Morta, Dream House Days DX, Plancon, The Tiny Bang Story, and more. Just be sure to scope out the deals we are tracking on Lenovo’s 2025 futuristic dual-screen Yoga Book 9i 2-in-1 OLED laptop, a solid $300 price drop on Motorola’s 2025 Razr+ flip phone, and ASUS’ Chromebook Plus ExpertBook CX54. Then hit the jump for a closer look at the app deals.  more…

After initially launching on the Pixel 10 series, Google began one of its traditional slow rollouts for its conversation-based “Help me edit” tool late last month. Now, the company is confirming it’s active for all eligible Android devices in the US, giving Photos users one more way to edit their collection without relying on sliders and dials. more…

If you want to get Google’s Pixel 10 series for hundreds of dollars off, Mint Mobile has a stellar deal available that provides a huge discount alongside a bundle with wireless service. more…

After enough leaks to make you think this was a Google product, Motorola’s iPhone AI and Galaxy S25 Edge competitor is finally official in China. And while it might not be the true flagship those other phones are, it could be enough to win some shoppers over when it hits international markets later this year. more…

The YouTube family of apps continue to have their own design language that’s distinct from Google services. YouTube is now rolling out a redesign of the video player across Android, iOS, web, and TV, as well as a handful of other “expressive and intuitive” updates.  more…