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Gemini rolls out overlay redesign that adds full Tools menu [U]
The latest Gemini overlay redesign gives you access to more of the prompt box and Tools menu anywhere on Android.
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Today’s Android app deals and freebies: Subnautica, Cyberlords, Front Armies, and more
Your Thursday afternoon lineup of the best Android game and app deals has arrived, including titles like Subnautica, Cyberlords – Arcology, Front Armies [RTS], Dungeon of the Endless: Apogee, Earthlings Beware!, SpongeBob SquarePants BfBB, and more. Just be sure to check out these unlocked Pixel 10 Pro models at up to $352 off today and the ongoing Amazon all-time pricing on Pixel Watch 4 models. The apps await below.
Read MoreGoogle Chrome for ARM64 Linux devices coming Q2 2026
Following Mac and Windows versions, Google Chrome will soon support ARM64 Linux devices.
Expand Expanding CloseGemini can now order your lunch as Android app control rolls out on Galaxy S26 [Gallery]
Gemini has a new trick up its sleeve with agentic task automation, with the AI able to use an app on your behalf to perform certain tasks, and it’s now live on the Galaxy S26 series.
Expand Expanding CloseSamsung pretends Galaxy S26 has Qi2 with new $65 magnetic battery bank
Samsung has released a new magnetic Qi2 power bank for its Galaxy S26 series, but as per usual, you need a case to use it.
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GFiber (previously known as Google Fiber) has entered into an agreement with Stonepeak to combine the company with Astound Broadband into a single cohesive internet provider.
Expand Expanding CloseClaude added immersive visuals to chats in real-time, currently in beta
Claude is expanding on one of its coding tools to bring immersive visuals like charts and graphs to chats, all built in the moment to present responses to complex questions.
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Google Nest Wifi Pro rolling out March 2026 update
As mentioned in the “What’s new in Google Home” changelog earlier this month, the Nest Wifi Pro is getting a March 2026 update.
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Deals: Pixel 10 Pro up to $352 off today, Google TV Streamer 4K down at $80, 49-inch 5K curved display, more
Today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break is headlined by a chance to score unlocked Pixel 10 Pro models at up to $352 off today (Best Buy open-box or $200 off new) alongside a solid price drop on Google TV Streamer 4K – now back to one of its best prices at within $5 of the Black Friday low. We also have a chance to get the $1,000 ultrawide Samsung Odyssey monitor vibes for nearly half price today with this 49-inch 5K2K curved display at $540, ongoing Amazon lows on Pixel Watch 4 models, and more. Check it all out below.
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Samsung’s mobile division could see first-ever loss in a bleak smartphone market
As the smartphone market’s immediate future continues to look quite bleak, Samsung’s mobile division could apparently be facing its first-ever operating loss.
Expand Expanding CloseFitbit app drops Material 3 Expressive’s floating toolbar
As Fitbit continues to preview its personal health coach, the redesigned app is getting interface tweaks that swap out a key Material 3 Expressive component.
Expand Expanding CloseDisney+ adds TikTok-style ‘Verts’ with movie clips, more vertical video coming
As short-form vertical video continues to dominate the internet, Disney+ is now adding its own take on the trend with the addition of “Verts,” and there’s more in the pipeline.
Expand Expanding CloseSamsung isn’t quite ready for One UI 8.5 rollout as another beta hits devices
The One UI 8.5 beta is now on its seventh update, marking one of the longest beta phases for Samsung’s OS in recent history.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle starts selling 3-in-1 charging dock for Pixel phones, Buds, and Pixel Watch 4
Google has started selling a couple of new Pixel accessories including a 3-in-1 charging dock for your phone, Buds, and Pixel Watch 4.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Maps rolling out conversational ‘Ask Maps’ chat
Google Maps today announced “Ask Maps” to answer your “complex, real-world questions a map could never answer before.”
Expand Expanding Close‘Immersive Navigation’ is the biggest Google Maps driving update in a decade
Google Maps is giving its driving experience the “biggest update in over a decade” with Immersive Navigation that redesigns visuals and offers “more intuitive guidance.”
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle rolling out Play Games Sidekick and Game Trials
Back in September, Google previewed Play Games Sidekick. This experience is now beginning to roll out, with Google sharing a number of Android updates at the Game Developers Conference today.
Expand Expanding CloseYouTube has launched 30-second unskippable TV ads – what will you do? [Poll]
Google says that its new 30-second ad format for YouTube is now available, but only on TVs.
Expand Expanding CloseMotorola holds 50% of the US foldable market ahead of Razr Fold launch, IDC says
In addition to another clamshell entry in its ongoing Razr series, Motorola is teeing up for an expansion into book-style foldables later this year. Ahead of that launch, new reporting suggests Motorola is absolutely crushing it in the folding phone market, especially in the US and Latin America.
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‘Xbox Mode’ is coming to Windows 11 as next-gen Xbox console approaches
Microsoft has pretty big news coming out of the annual GDC event, including a timeline for the next-gen Xbox console, “Project Helix,” as well as a new “Xbox Mode” coming to Windows 11.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle is making Android phones faster and improving battery life with this change
Google is working on some behind-the-scenes changes that should make Android phones feel faster while also improving battery life.
Expand Expanding CloseThe Galaxy S26 series is now officially on sale, and the trade-in values have plummeted
You’ve had two weeks to pre-order Samsung’s new Galaxy S26 lineup, but if you missed your chance, you might’ve also missed out on some exceptional trade-in offers. With the S26 series now on store shelves, Samsung has updated their trade-in values, and the best deals to be had are all but dead.
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Mid-week Android app deals and freebies: Lia Destiny, Wind Peaks, LEGO, Little Big Workshop, Hyper Light Drifter, more
Your mid-week lineup of the best Android game and app deals is now ready to roll, including titles like Lia: Hacking Destiny, Wind Peaks, LEGO Bricktales, Little Big Workshop, Hyper Light Drifter, and more. We also have Pixel Watch 4 at Amazon all-time lows as well as Pixel 10 Pro/XL at up to $250 off, Pixel 10a at $499 with a FREE $100 Amazon gift card, and ASUS’ 16GB/256GB ExpertBook CX54 Chromebook Plus at $200 off. All of the apps though, are waiting below.
Read MoreMotorola Razr 2026 certification surfaces with familiar design and new specs
Motorola has clearly been busy, from the upcoming Razr Fold to the FIFA edition Razr 2025. That never meant the company was going to forego the next lineup of Motorola’s Razr 2026 clamshell foldables, and new regulatory listings leak color, design, and key details.
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