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Google making screen-less Fitbit band & here’s Steph Curry wearing it

Steph Curry is Google’s “Performance Advisor” and the basketball player today teased a screen-less Fitbit band. Read more...

Gmail rolling out AI Inbox beta for AI Ultra subscribers

Following the announcement in January, Google is beginning to roll out AI Inbox in Gmail to AI...

Some Google Fi users lose mobile data in ‘SIM card is no longer active’ outage 

On Tuesday, some Google Fi subscribers have lost mobile data connectivity after receiving a “Your SIM card...

Pixel Watch March/April 2026 update rolling out for LTE models

Following the announcement four weeks ago, the Pixel Watch March 2026 update is now available for the...

Gemini app rolls out new glow on Android and moves Temporary chat

The Gemini overlay on Android now has a new glow effect, while Temporary chat is more prominent...

Nothing plans to release AI smart glasses next year after CEO Carl Pei changes mind

Nothing seems ready to expand beyond aesthetically niche phones into AI smart glasses. The company initially rejected...

Google Store Certified Refurbished adds Pixel 8a, expands to Amazon

Google Store kicked off its Pixel Certified Refurbished program in 2024, and it’s now expanding to Amazon...

Quick Share’s little-known shortcut lets you share to another Android phone by tapping it

Google’s Quick Share has been an important part of Android for a few years now, but it...

Google Photos is losing some of its editing shortcuts to ‘reduce accidental triggers’

Google Photos has become much more than a way to manage and backup your photos and videos,...

Google Find Hub website will let you locate tags, headphones

Earlier this month, Google brought Find Hub to the Messages app and announced lost luggage sharing with...

Google commits to video generation, announces Veo 3.1 Lite

Following OpenAI’s Sora exit last week, Google today said it’s committed to offering video generation while announcing...

Today’s Android app deals and freebies: Cubasis 3, Dead Cells, Seoul Exorcist 1111, more

We are roughly half way through the final day of the 2026 Amazon Big Spring Sale and...

Google Home’s latest updates include Gemini in Spanish, improved smart home controls

Google has announced a few more updates to Google Home including Spanish language support for Gemini and...

YouTube’s conversational ‘Ask’ button is rolling out to TV apps

YouTube is ending testing for its conversational “Ask” AI feature on TVs and rolling it out to...

Fitbit Public Preview adds food & water logging, more as app redesign comes to free users 

Google is adding a number of new features to the Fitbit personal health coach today as the...

TCL is officially taking over Sony’s TV business in new partnership [U]

One of the most beloved names in the TV business is throwing in the towel, as Sony’s...

Galaxy Watch users in the US can finally track their blood pressure after years of waiting

US-based Galaxy Watch users are going to be able to track blood pressure after the feature has...

Deals – Last Day Big Spring Sale: Huge Galaxy Watch 8 Classic deal at $280 off, Galaxy S26 bundle, World Backup Day sale, more

Today is your last chance at the Amazon Big Spring Sale and the 9to5Toys Lunch Break is...

Samsung quietly removed third-party font support from devices running One UI 8.5

If you’re looking for the most customizable out-of-the-box experience on a smartphone today, it’s tough to go...

Pixel 11 Pro leaks with the all-glass camera bar and thinner body, but same design [Gallery]

Right on schedule following yesterday’s Pixel 11 leak, the Pixel 11 Pro has shown up in leaked...

Samsung might raise prices on its most expensive phones, starting in South Korea

If you’ve shopped for anything remotely related to computing over the past six months, you know it’s...

Meta ‘Blayzer’ and ‘Scriber’ Ray-Bans are designed for prescription lenses with slimmer design, $499 [Gallery]

Meta has today announced its new “Blayzer” and “Scriber” Ray-Ban styles that are designed for prescription lenses...

Google shows how you should use ‘Ask Maps’ as the feature rolls out widely

Announced earlier this month alongside “Immersive Navigation,” Google Maps also added a new Gemini-powered “Ask Maps” feature...

Xiaomi’s new Google TV stick has 1GB of RAM and microUSB — yes, the year is 2026

As we await Walmart’s promising new Google TV stick, Xiaomi has just launched its second-gen option, and...

Google officially launches ability to change your Gmail address, available to ‘all’ in US [Video]

Months after we first reported on its launch, Google has officially announced the ability to change your...

Last Day: All of the best Big Spring Sale deals – Samsung Galaxy, Google Pixel, accessories, more

The final 24 hours of the Amazon Big Spring Sale is now on the roll – we...

The Sideload 028: The short life and quick death of Samsung’s TriFold

Welcome to episode 28 of The Sideload, a 9to5Google podcast. This week, Will welcomes Allison Johnson, senior reviewer at...

New ‘Android Developer Verifier’ app coming to phones as Google shares verification timeline

After detailing the “advanced flow” for sideloading earlier this month, Google is opening the Android developer verification...

Today’s Android app deals and freebies: DREDGE, Vohenn, Death Road to Canada, more

Day 6 of the Amazon Big Spring Sale is underway, but your afternoon lineup of the best...

Samsung’s new Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra ‘Pro’ Keyboard is half a laptop for $399 [Gallery]

Samsung’s Galaxy Tab S11 series launched late last year but, out of the blue, Samsung has just...

Galaxy S26 Ultra vs. iPhone 17 Pro Max: Is Samsung falling behind? [Video]

In a year where Apple has switched things up, and Samsung has barely moved an inch, just...

These Samsung Galaxy phones are set to add AirDrop – you probably can’t sideload it early, though [Gallery]

Following Samsung’s Galaxy S26 series, more Galaxy phones are set to add cross-compatibility with Apple’s AirDrop and...