While availability of Sony Xperia handsets has dwindled over the last couple of years, those with the Xperia 1 and Xperia 5 IV might be happy to hear that LineageOS support is now available for the hardware. more…

Besides Personal Intelligence, Google this week rolled out an “Answer now” button in the Gemini app. more…

Google has launched a new YouTube TV offer that not only gives customers a 10-day free trial, but drops the price by over $20 for their first two months of service. more…

Smartphone accessories aren’t just add-ons, they’re a huge part of the experience of using and owning your device. But, for Android users, it’s often felt like we’re getting the short end of the stick, with a whole world of accessories that only ever seem to care about the iPhone. Finally, though, that feels like it’s changing. more…

A post on Google Design this week takes a look at the design and illustration of the Gemini app, with gradients playing a big role. more…

OpenAI today announced the inevitable, that ChatGPT will start showing ads in your queries, and they’re pretty prominent too. more…

Currently, tapping on a Smart Reply in Google Messages immediately sends the suggestion, but the latest beta reveals an upcoming “Tap to Edit” preference that will make for a nice quality-of-life improvement. more…

Google Meet is joining Drive for Android this month in adopting more Material 3 Expressive. Like other Workspace services, the video calling app now has a search app bar. more…

Welcome to episode 84 of Pixelated, a podcast by 9to5Google. This week, Abner, Damien, and Will talk through Google’s big changes to Gmail, including a new AI Inbox and improved search. They also turn their attention to Gemini’s Personal Intelligence feature that aims to make it the best virtual assistant we’ve seen yet, but not before digging into the latest Pixel 10a leaks that have us scratching our collective heads at just how familiar this phone feels. Subscribe * YouTube Podcasts * Pocket Casts * Spotify * Apple Podcasts * Overcast more…

Your afternoon lineup of the best Android game and app deals is now ready to roll, including titles like AntVentor: Puzzle adventure, Paths & Danger, Cytus II, Ailment: dead standoff, Tennis Club Story, and more. On your way down be sure to scope out this 65-inch TCL 4K mini-LED Google Smart TV at $450 off as well as this $400 price drop on Galaxy Z Fold 7 and the first cash deal on new Samsung Galaxy Tab A11+ 5G. As for the apps, everything awaits below.  more…

Friday’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break stars off with the first cash discount on the new Galaxy Tab A11+ alongside up to $100 off with trade-ins. From there we move over to the Galaxy Z Fold 7 with as much as $400 offthe list price, Google’s 45mm black Pixel Watch 3 LTE hitting the Amazon low at $260 off the original price, and this 50% price drop on a 65-inch TCL 4K mini-LED Google Smart TV at $450. Hit the jump for a closer look at everything.  more…

If you’ve spent the last month wondering why Netflix suddenly decided to end support for Google Cast on its service, you’re not alone. Now, a new report suggests the reasoning behind the move might be the most obvious. more…

Verizon experienced a severe network outage some days ago, leaving users without access to data or cell service entirely. Verizon has since offered users a $20 credit, and Visible is tagging on since its users were affected as well. more…

Rumors and reports have given some weight to Samsung’s omission of the Galaxy S26 Edge in the next launch, but Samsung’s own internal documents stick a proverbial period on them. more…

After starting last year, Google Keep is more widely rolling out the Google Tasks migration. This is a server-side update that we’re now seeing on all of our Google Accounts today. more…

At the moment, Gemini’s “Computer Use” efforts are focused on desktop web as seen by the Gemini Agent available for AI Ultra subscribers. Availability on Android seems inevitable, with 16 QPR3 Beta 2 preparing for that with a new “Screen automation” permission. more…

One big trend in Android in recent years has been positioning self-proclaimed “flagship killer” smartphones at a lower price point by dropping down to a last-gen or step-down chipset. With its new Dimensity 9500s and Dimensity 8500 chipsets, MediaTek is looking to power those devices. more…

Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses have taken the world by storm over the past few years, but they’re pretty limited in terms of what they can actually do. The new “Mentra Live” smart glasses offer a lot of the same benefits as Ray-Ban Meta, but with an app store and more integrations, including support for YouTube livestreams. more…

The beloved show that’s been around longer than most of us is finding a new streaming option to immortalize itself. Sesame Street will be available on YouTube and YouTube Kids. more…

Starting off with a return Amazon all-time low on Google’s new Nest Doorbell 3rd Gen at nearly 30% off, today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break also features the ongoing 25% price drop on Google’s latest 3rd Gen Nest Cam as well as hundreds in savings across the Pixel 10 smartphone lineup. From there we move over to some display deals – Samsung’s 2025 37-inch Odyssey G7 180Hz 4K curved gaming monitor at $440 off and as much as $1,300 in savings on Samsung’s The Frame smart TVs. All of that and more awaits below.  more…

New reports have surfaced, indicating that the Galaxy S26+ will come with a 6.66-inch display – the mirror image of the model before it. more…

The future of ChromeOS is a bit messy at the moment, with Google’s exact plans for the future of Chromebooks and a new Android base being somewhat of a mystery. In a new interview, though, a Google VP offers a bit of information around future support for ChromeOS as we know it today, as well as what owners can expect in regards to whether or not they’ll be able upgrade. more…

The Walmart Onn 4K Pro box is one of the best Google TV devices available today, but it’s also due for a sequel and, right on cue, stock for the existing model is starting to run low. more…

According to a fairly reliable source, Google’s Pixel 10a prices aren’t all that different from last year, but they could somehow going down. more…

Google’s Fast Pair protocol delivers one of the best Bluetooth experiences you’ll find today, automatically pairing wireless earbuds, speakers, and other accessories and sharing those details across your account. Unfortunately, a new paper reveals some pretty serious security concerns with some Fast Pair devices, and you’ll need to update each of your gadgets individually to fix it. more…