Android Canary 2609 adds ‘Require unlock for Quick Settings’ on Pixel
Google today is rolling out Android Canary 2609 with another update to Quick Settings that lets you require an unlock before making changes. more…
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Mid-week Android app deals and freebies: Dragon Quest, Meadowfell, Z Dawn, more
Today’s best Google Play app and game deals are ready, including Choo-Choo Charles, DQM: The Dark Prince, DRAGON QUEST V, Wilderless: Meadowfell, Z Dawn, and more. Just be sure to dive into the first cash discounts on Pixel 11 series devices at up to $120 off and Pixel Watch 5 all-time lows at up to $100 off . The apps await below. more…
9to5Google•9to5Toys46m ago
Google Home MCP lets Antigravity, Claude, OpenClaw, & more control your smart home
Google today announced “Home MCP” to let your personal AI agent interact with your smart home devices via the Model Context Protocol. more…
9to5Google•Abner Li1h ago
Android Auto update lets you customize your Google Maps ‘driving avatar’ via car display
Google is rolling out an update for Maps on Android Auto that gives users the ability to edit their “driving avatar” directly from the car’s display. more…
9to5Google•Ben Schoon2h ago
Philips Hue Bridge Pro is now $139, with even bigger price hikes globally
The Philips Hue Bridge Pro is a massive functional upgrade for your smart home lighting, but it now comes at a much higher cost, with price hikes now in effect around the globe. more…
9to5Google•Ben Schoon3h ago
Deals: Pixel Watch 5 $100 off, Pixel 11 all-time lows, 11 Pro Fold up to $320 off, Z Fold 8, more
Joining the early fall Prime Day deals at Amazon, we are now catching the first cash discount on Pixel Watch 5 today at up to $100 off, Pixel 11 and 11 Pro Fold hitting Amazon all-time lows today at $120 off , and some 11 Pro Fold models in open-box condition at over $320 off . Those offers join Samsung’s most affordable Galaxy Z Fold 8 is up to $382 off and a 14-inch 2K touchscreen Lenovo Chromebook for $199 , plus pads more down below. more…
9to5Google•Justin Kahn3h ago9
Google confirms Pixel phones were exploited in ‘targeted’ attack related to modem
Google has confirmed that a “limited” number of Pixel phones were attacked by a vulnerability related to the modem on the device. more…
9to5Google•Ben Schoon4h ago
Samsung starts rolling out Android 17 with One UI 9, confirms initial list of Galaxy devices
After months in beta, Samsung is now rolling out One UI 9, based on Android 17, to select Galaxy devices. more…
9to5Google•Ben Schoon5h ago
The new Boox e-ink devices get Android 16 out of the box, including Palma 3
Boox just announced three new e-ink devices on Android 16; the largest tablet is available now, but you’ll have to wait a little longer for the updated Palma 3. more…
9to5Google•Andrew Romero17h ago9
Google rolling out September 2026 update for Pixel Watch 2, 3, & 4
As part of the September 2026 Feature Drop , Google today is rolling out a Wear OS update to the Pixel Watch 2, 3, and 4. more…
9to5Google•Abner Li21h ago
The Sideload 044: Duo’s and don’ts
Welcome to episode 44 of The Sideload, a 9to5Google podcast. This week, Will is joined by Android Authority’s Stephen Radochia to discuss what Android brands should and shouldn’t take away from Apple’s first entry into the foldable market. Sponsored by NordVPN : Listeners to The Sideload can save up to 76% on a two-year subscription alongside four extra months for absolutely free by signing up for NordVPN using this link . Thanks to NordVPN for sponsoring this week’s episode. Subscribe YouTube Podcasts Pocket Casts Spotify Apple Podcasts Amazon Music Subscribe to 9to5Google Pro for exclusive bonus content, podcast episodes, and more. more…
9to5Google•Will Sattelberg21h ago
Gemini 3.8 Live Extended Thinking powers Gemini Live, Gmail, & Keep
Google today announced Gemini 3.8 Live and Gemini 3.8 Live Extended Thinking as its “most advanced live dialogue models yet.” more…
9to5Google•Abner Li22h ago
Samsung Gallery is adding Google Photos backup to replace OneDrive
New updates are starting to roll out that will let Samsung Gallery replace its OneDrive integration with Google Photos support. more…
9to5Google•Ben Schoon15 Sept
Android 17 QPR1 September update rolling out with 20 Pixel fixes
The Android 17 QPR1 update with the September 2026 security patch is rolling out today for the Pixel 6, 6 Pro, 6a, 7, 7 Pro, 7a, Tablet, Fold, 8, 8 Pro, 8a, 9, 9 Pro, 9 Pro XL, 9 Pro Fold, 9a, 10, 10 Pro, 10 Pro XL, 10a, 11, 11 Pro, 11 Pro XL, and 11 Pro Fold. There are Pixel fixes across Apps, Bluetooth, Camera, Display & Graphics, Framework, System, Telephony, and User Interface. more…
9to5Google•Abner Li15 Sept
Every single new feature in Android 17 QPR1 [Video]
Get ready, Android 17 QPR1 is now available, and it might be a refresh that hardware holdouts hope is going to give them some great new features – here is everything new. more…
9to5Google•Damien Wilde15 Sept9
September 2026 Pixel Drop: VIPs widget redesign, more Pixel Watch gestures
Google today is rolling out the September 2026 Pixel Drop. This is a smaller update, with Android 17 QPR1 bringing the bulk of new features and changes. That said, recent weeks have seen updates for Pixel Journal , Now Playing , Recorder , Screenshots , and Weather . more…
9to5Google•Abner Li15 Sept9
Google rolling out Android 17 QPR1 for Pixel
Following an extended beta period, Android 17 QPR1 is rolling out to Google Pixel devices with the September 2026 Feature Drop and security patch. more…
9to5Google•Abner Li15 Sept9
Google just shared these fun Pixel 11 blueprint wallpapers [Gallery]
Google has shared some new blueprint-style wallpapers for the Pixel 11 series, and they look pretty awesome. more…
9to5Google•Ben Schoon15 Sept
Oppo confirms global Find X10 Pro Max launch powered by MediaTek’s latest flagship chip
Alongside the latest MediaTek chip, Oppo has also confirmed that its new Find X10 Pro Max flagship will be available in global markets. more…
9to5Google•Ben Schoon15 Sept
Pixel 11’s Rambler voice-to-text copied by SwiftKey’s ‘AI voice’ for other Android phones
Rambler in Gboard is perhaps one of the best Pixel 11 features, delivering powerful voice-to-text backed up by AI models. Once you’ve used it, it’s hard to switch back to anything else, but the Microsoft-owned SwiftKey is testing out a new “AI voice” feature that brings the core functionality of Pixel 11’s Rambler to basically any other Android phone. more…
9to5Google•Ben Schoon15 Sept