When the Android desktop interface leaked last month, there was a Gemini icon in the status bar. We now know a bit more about that persistent access. more…

WhatsApp is now rolling out support for video and voice calls through its web app, bringing support for calls to your computer and other devices. more…

Welcome to The Sideload episode 21, a 9to5Google podcast. This week, Will is once again joined by Damien Wilde, video producer at 9to5Google, as the two work through their feelings about smartphone addiction, the state of social media, and much more. From finding healthier second screen options to the joys of Do Not Disturb and movie theaters, Will and Damien both share how their individual relationships with technology have been shaped and warped by the ever-evolving state of the web. Subscribe * YouTube Podcasts * Pocket Casts * Spotify * Apple Podcasts more…

Samsung has released a new beta update for One UI 8.5 on the Galaxy S25 series, with the Android 16-based update delivering just a few small tweaks and fixes. more…

Your afternoon lineup of the best Android game and app deals is now ready to roll, including titles like Ace Attorney Trilogy, MEGA MAN X, GHOST TRICK, Exolotl: Zian, Cedric: the Vipers’ Lie, and more. Be sure to scope out today’s $200 price drops on the entire Galaxy S25 FE lineup as well as this all-time low on Samsung’s latest Odyssey 27-inch QHD QD-OLED gaming monitor, Pixel 9a back at the $349 all-time low, and, if you’re quick, this wild price drop on Google’s 256GB unlocked Pixel 10 Pro at $584 ($515 off, Best Buy open-box). All of the apps await below.  more…

Back in 2018, Samsung’s big new camera feature on the Galaxy S9 was the ability to change the physical aperture of the camera on the fly, and now, it might be making a comeback, thanks to Apple. more…

The last time the AAWireless TWO Android Auto adapter was on sale for under $45, it didn’t last long at all. more…

In a controversial move, Discord today announced that it will restrict all user accounts globally unless users verify their age either by way of face or ID scan. more…

If you’re quick, you might still have a chance to land the wild deal we spotted this morning on Google’s 256GB unlocked Pixel 10 Pro at $584 shipped ($515 off, Best Buy open-box). However we are also tracking Pixel 9a back down at its best price ever with $150 in savings on both storage configs as well. From there we over to the Samsung camp – the 2026 Galaxy Tab A11+ hit its best price to date from $210 shipped, the most affordable S series Galaxy Tab is starting from $280, and Amazon is offering $200 off the entire Galaxy S25 FE lineup. Just be sure to also scope out this $400 discount on Samsung’s 2025 16-inch Galaxy Book5 Pro 360 touchscreen Copilot+ PC as well. Everything awaits below.  more…

In a world filled with boring smartphone after boring smartphone, you have to give Ayaneo’s upcoming Pocket Play some credit: we haven’t seen a device like this in more than a decade. The company’s long-awaited (and slightly delayed) slider gaming phone is nearing a full launch, and while we’re still waiting for info on availability, we do finally have a detailed specs sheet that paints a pretty picture — with a few potential pitfalls, unfortunately. more…

Early tests have revealed that the upcoming wave of Windows laptops powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon X2 Elite are up to the challenge of competing with the latest MacBooks, and even beating them in a lot of cases. more…

After teasing in December, “YouTube TV Plans” are rolling out this week as cheaper alternatives to paying $82.99 per month for over 100 channels. more…

As expected, Nothing Phone (4a) is gearing up to add a splash of color, with a new teaser showing what we’ll be getting. more…

Last month, OpenAI announced that ChatGPT would start testing ads in a move that CEO Sam Altman had previously called “a last resort” for the company, and now those ads are apparently going to start rolling out. more…

The Google Home experience brings a lot to the table, but it’s also infamously overlooked some features that have taken years to address. As more updates continue to improve on what Google Home can do, what do you want to see next? more…

After it first showed up for user a couple of weeks ago, Google has confirmed that its Gemini in Chrome browser features are now available to Chromebook owners, but only those on a Chromebook Plus model. more…

After introducing little bits and pieces last year, Telegram’s new update on Android is going all-in on Liquid Glass with new design elements throughout the UI in what is a pretty major redesign. more…

Google is handing out a $20 discount to some YouTube TV subscribers which lasts for four months – a total of $80 off of the service – but it’s pretty hit or miss on if you’ll have the offer at all. more…

After testing in recent months, YouTube Music looks to be widely rolling out a Premium paywall for lyrics. more…

Google’s work to make the NotebookLM mobile app as full-featured as the website continues with Slide Deck and Infographic customization. more…

Welcome to episode 87 of Pixelated, a podcast by 9to5Google. This week, Damien, Abner, and Will talk through Google’s surprise Pixel 10a announcement, what we might expect from that phone, and whether it’s worth picking up a Pixel 9a in its place. Their attention briefly turns to Google’s February patch for Android — a patch without any much in the way of actual fixes, it seems — before finally debated Google’s oddly-sad Gemini ad ahead of this weekend’s Super Bowl. Subscribe * YouTube Podcasts * Pocket Casts * Spotify * Apple Podcasts * Overcast more…

Your Friday lineup of the best Android game and app deals has arrived, including titles like Aeon’s End, Thronefall, Ash of Gods: Redemption, Black Border 2, Deus Ex GO, and more. If you’re quick, you also still have a chance to land some of the crazy prices we are tracking on Google Pixel 10 Pro at $560 off and Samsung’s Galaxy Z Flip 7 now at a massive $610 off, not to mention this notable price on Samsung’s 27-inch Odyssey G6 350Hz QHD gaming monitor down at $325 and Bose Ultra Open Earbuds at $100 off. As for the apps, they are, of course, waiting for you below.  more…

SteelSeries positions the new Arctis Nova Elite headphones as a premium high-res option for gamers, but in reality, it might be a premium option for all users. These headphones have some neat tricks up their sleeve that make them one of the best choices, no matter where you are. more…

Google has set out three tentpoles for Gemini: personal, proactive, and powerful. The company made big strides on the first pillar with Personal Intelligence, but there’s a very obvious blind spot with messaging. more…

You’ll need to act quick, but today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break is headlined by a pair of wild price drops on Google Pixel 10 Pro at $560 off the list price and Samsung’s Galaxy Z Flip 7 now at a massive $610 off – these deals could be gone at any minute with prices like that. Beyond that, we still have Google’s latest Pixel Flex Dual Port 67W USB-C Fast Charger at the all-time low, Samsung’s 27-inch Odyssey G6 350Hz QHD gaming monitor down to $325 today, and the latest Bose Ultra Open Earbuds now $100 off, among charging gear, some additional accessories, and more. Scope it out below.  more…