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What’s new in Android’s September 2026 Google System Updates [U]
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…
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Apple didn’t give up on stylus support for iPhone Duo; Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold should take notes
Apple’s iPhone Duo may not have reinvented the Android foldable , but it certainly did put a polish on a number of things. Inlcuded in that list is stylus support on the iPhone Duo, something that was more complicated behind-the-scenes than it initially…
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What do you actually use a laptop for, and would Googlebook be able to do it? [Poll]
Following a mediocre teaser back in May, Googlebook is officially here and, well, I’m still pretty skeptical. I’m not sure I see Google’s vision of this new lineup or laptops because, frankly, I’m not solving any of the problems Chromebooks already faced.…
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Xiaomi 18 Pro has a Privacy Display that does more than Galaxy S26 Ultra, launches this week [Video]
Xiaomi has confirmed support for the Galaxy S26 Ultra’s Privacy Display on the upcoming Xiaomi 18 Pro, and it apparently does a lot more than Samsung’s implementation of the feature.…
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MediaTek’s flagship laptop chip is the Dimensity CX C10 Max, debuts in a Lenovo Googlebook
The initial batch of Googlebook laptops that debuted earlier today use either Intel or Qualcomm chipsets, but MediaTek has confirmed it will also be backing the platform with the debut of its flagship laptop chip, the Dimensity CX C10 Max, which will show up…
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Deals: Googlebook pre-order + FREE Pixel Buds, Nothing Ear (3a) all-time low, desktop charger with display, more
Alongside the early fall Prime Day deals at Amazon, today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break is headlined by the now live Googlebook pre-orders with FREE Pixel Buds . We also have Nothing Ear (3a) back down at the $79 Amazon low and price drops on Nothing Phone (4a)…
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Here’s the OnePlus 16 that you probably won’t be able to buy [Video]
OnePlus has officially revealed the design of the OnePlus 16, a device that’s likely not going to be available to many of the customers who were previously able to buy OnePlus flagships.…
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A Chrome bug is slowing extension load times to a snail’s pace on macOS, Google is aware
Google Chrome extensions are reportedly taking too long to load on macOS devices, when they should reasonably only take a couple of seconds, due to a bug in the latest updates. Google is aware of the issue.…
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Pixel VIPs 2.0 redesign starts rolling out with fullscreen look
Following last week’s Feature Drop , Pixel VIPs 2.0 is beginning to roll out, and it brings more changes than just the widget redesign.…
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Motorola teases high-end ‘Signature 27’ with a wild-looking design
Ahead of more information coming tomorrow, Motorola has teased its wild-looking “Signature 27” phone on social media.…
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Googlebook hands-on: What makes a laptop, a laptop? [Video]
After a protracted wait, the first wave of Googlebooks is now official . Having spent a brief period testing, here’s what it’s like to use one.…
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Googlebook OS hands-on: It’s Android, stupid
An overwhelming sense of familiarity struck me the first time I used a Googlebook . That was immediately followed by a realization that this is just Android, and I think that feeling of similarity will go a long way in justifying and ultimately selling…
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Google fully details Googlebooks: $899+, October launch, & more
Following the May preview , Google today fully announced Googlebooks ahead of the consumer launch in October.…
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Android 17 QPR1 changes some Pixel status bar icons
This month’s stable release of Android 17 QPR1 comes with some unexpected status bar icon changes on Pixel.…
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The camera is my favorite part of smart glasses, but it just feels wrong now
Smart glasses are such a logical, futuristic step in mobile tech, and it’s one we’re on the cusp of being able to embrace. Yet, there’s a huge hurdle to overcome. For as useful and enjoyable as it is, the camera on smart glasses has become a massive problem…
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Google confirms Gemini hacked into three companies during cybersecurity test months ago
Following a Wall Street Journal investigation, Google has confirmed that Gemini went rogue in May 2026, accessing the internet and breaching the security of three different companies.…
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Gmail adds ‘Copy code’ shortcut for 2FA on Android & iOS
After rolling out Live search and chat earlier this month, Gmail now has a useful “Copy code” button for 2FA on Android and iOS.…
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Gemini app for macOS adding send and read iMessage integration
Google’s latest update to the Gemini app for macOS readies local iMessage integration. This follows the app coming to Windows last week.…
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Pixelated 117: Googlebook Eve
Welcome to Pixelated episode 117. This week, Damien and Will discuss Android 17 QPR1 and the upcoming launch of Android on laptops. Enjoy the episode? You can listen to our brand new weekly members-only Pixelated Pro bonus episode by signing up for 9to5Google…
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Asus Googlebook shows off a big trackpad and plenty of ports in leaked images [Gallery]
New images of a Googlebook laptop from Asus have surfaced, showing off of selection of ports and a big ol’ trackpad.…
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Samsung’s battery upgrades for Galaxy S27 Ultra and Pro leak – is it enough?
A new leak reveals the battery sizes of Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy S27 Ultra and S27 Pro including some long overdue upgrades, but do you think it’s enough?…
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Friday’s Android app deals and freebies: Greak Memories of Azur, Fernz Gate, Legna Tactica, more
Today’s best Google Play app and game deals are ready, including Greak: Memories of Azur, Heroes Infinity Premium, Element TD, [Premium] RPG Fernz Gate, SRPG Eldgear, [Premium]RPG Asdivine Hearts 2, SRPG Legna Tactica, Premium- Marenian Tavern Story, and…
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Deals: Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra up to $577 off, Fold 8 $250+ off, Copilot+ PC sale up to $650 off, more
Joining some ongoing price drops on Pixel Buds Pro 2 as part of the early Amazon fall Prime Day deals, today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break is headlined by Galaxy Z Fold 8 deals – $250 off new or $380+ off open-box – as well as some even deeper deals on Galaxy Z Fold…
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Android Auto update might fix cellular signal icon – is it back for you?
For months now , there have been reports of Android Auto’s status bar having a broken icon for cellular signal, but the latest updates seem to finally put an end to the debacle.…
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Valve’s open-source ‘Lepton’ brings Android games to the $1,059 Steam Frame
Valve has just released its Lepton tool as an open-source resource for bringing Android-native games to Linux and, in turn, Steam.…
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Clicks Communicator lands in December with 12GB RAM, two months of free data
Clicks — the company bringing physical keyboards back to mobile — is getting ready to ship its first-ever Android smartphone , and it’s shaping up to be a pretty interesting device. Ahead of its launch later this year, the company is upgrading a handful of…
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Motorola confirms ‘Signature 27’ debut next week alongside new Snapdragon chips
As part of next week’s Snapdragon Summit, Motorola has confirmed that it will be detailing its new “Signature 27” device on September 22.…
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Samsung Gallery rolling out Google Photos sync, here are the details you need to know
As teased, Samsung Gallery is now rolling out support for Google Photos sync, though there are a few details worth noting.…
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Pixel Now Playing update brings interface tweaks & notifications [U]
The next wave of Pixel app updates is starting with Google rolling out the latest version of Now Playing with interface tweaks.…
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Google Keep update tweaks the homescreen widget on Android
Google Keep for Android has rolled out a small tweak to the “Note collection” widget that shows a feed on your homescreen.…
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