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Apple Music 5.2 for Android adds iOS 26.4 Playlist Playground, album redesign

Following the first iOS 26.4 preview, Apple Music 5.2 entered beta earlier this week with three new...

This Keypad + Smart Lock combo has tap-to-unlock, but Samsung beat Google to supporting it

Since the CSA released Aliro 1.0, the floodgates have opened for smart lock manufacturers to release solutions...

Today’s Android app deals and freebies: Little Nightmares, FrogBoy, Afterplace, HOOK 2, more

Your afternoon lineup of the best Android game and app deals is now ready to roll, including...

Pixel 10 series is up to 50% off with Visible – here’s how to get the discount

Google’s Pixel 10 smartphones are among the best you can get and, right now, you can score...

‘Exclusive’ Google Store coupon takes $350-450 off Pixel 10 series

Earlier in March, the US Google Store kicked off a fairly standard $200-300 sale on the Pixel...

Source: OnePlus may shut down in global markets as early as April

It appears that OnePlus is set to pull the plug on and shutting down smartphone operations in...

Spotify makes it easier to find the samples behind your favorite songs

Spotify might be your go-to place to check out new releases or build out yet another playlist,...

Gemini for Google TV rolling out more prominent tab, richer visual responses, & sports briefs

Following the announcement at CES in January, Gemini for Google TV is picking up a number of...

New Android Automotive version will control more of your car

Google is announcing a new version of Android Automotive that goes beyond infotainment use cases to control more...

Gemini could let you transfer chat history from other AI apps, like a game of ‘telephone’

Google seems to understand that the current AI landscape has users jumping from one model to the...

Deals: Nothing Phone (4a) + FREE $100 gift card, Google Nest Doorbell, new Sony XM6 buds, more

Today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break is headlined by Amazon offering FREE $100 gift cards with Nothing Phone (4a)...

Claude can now remotely control your computer, and it looks absolutely wild [Video]

Anthropic’s Claude is launching a wild new tool that lets you ask AI on your phone to...

Google says Pixel Watch step counts and other stats are fixed, but your data won’t be

Following a few days where Pixel Watch owners would run into wonky step counts and other stats,...

Galaxy Z Fold 8 is a bit thicker in first leak with overdue battery upgrade expected

The Galaxy Z Fold 7 took many Android fans by surprise last year, when Samsung — a...

Galaxy S26 Ultra teardown shows off easy battery repairs, if you can ever find the parts

The Galaxy S26 Ultra might not rock the boat when it comes to its design, but there’s...

This new Android Auto app can unlock your home’s front door

A new app is arriving on Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, giving drivers the ability to easily...

Gemini app combines ‘plus’ and Tools menu in cluttered web redesign

Last September, the Gemini app introduced a “Tools” menu. The latest web redesign adds those capabilities into...

OnePlus just lost its CEO in India amid ‘restructuring’ of global business — red flags anyone?

As shutdown rumors are swirling around, OnePlus has lost its CEO in India — the same person...

Why is AirDrop support disabled by default on Samsung Galaxy?

Samsung will officially start rolling out AirDrop support over Quick Share on Galaxy S26 devices throughout this...

The US just banned foreign-made Wi-Fi routers, but your Nest Wifi is safe

In an announcement today, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has banned the import of Wi-Fi routers made...

The Sideload 027: A Neo kind of PC

Welcome to The Sideload episode 27, a 9to5Google podcast. This week, Will welcomes Rich Woods, content director at XDA...

The best deal in Google TV might be getting a price hike

Walmart’s lineup of Onn-branded streaming devices are some of the cheapest options around if you’re looking to...

Roborock takes ‘hands-free’ to another level with the Saros 20 robot vacuum

Robot vacuums can claim a ‘hands-free’ experience and still require human interference when they get stuck, bind...

Google confirms fix for Fitbit calorie goals, Pixel Watch errors have a workaround

Google has confirmed that a fix is rolling out for an error affecting Fitbit calorie goals, while...

Today’s Android app deals and freebies: Balatro, Warbits+, Slayaway Camp 2, more

Your Monday lineup of the best Android game and app deals is now ready to roll, including...

Google Pixel is the exception as Android brands face a rough 2026 with more iPhone switchers

2026 and the ongoing RAM/storage crisis continues to put out a rough outlook for the year ahead,...

This is the update you’ll need for AirDrop on Galaxy S26, Samsung says

Samsung announced last night that AirDrop support, via Quick Share, is now rolling out to the Galaxy...

Google Messages for web removing QR code pairing

Today, you can use Google Messages for web using QR code pairing or Google Account sign-in. The...

YouTube TV’s new Sports plan is still $120 off alongside several other discounts

YouTube TV is offering a discount on its already-cheaper dedicated Sports plan, with $120 off for the...

Deals: Pixel Watch 4 $134 off, Nest Learning Thermostat (4th gen) up to $120 off, Kindle Colorsoft $80 off, more

Today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break is headlined by a chance to land Pixel Watch 4 in Polished Silver...

Google TV just lost a big TV brand to web app-based ‘Titan OS’

Philips, a major TV brand in markets such as the UK and Europe, is ditching Google TV...

Galaxy Z Fold 8 and ‘Wide’ foldable get much faster 45W charging, leak reveals

After several generations using the same wired charging speeds, it sounds like the Galaxy Z Fold 8...