Apple TV and Apple Music for Android are rolling out sizable updates today, with homescreen widgets as the shared theme.

Google Health 5.04 is rolling out today with a focus on nutrition updates — a big complaint of the initial redesign — and other bug fixes.

In mid-May, Google announced Gemini 3.5 Flash at I/O 2026 and said the Pro version would arrive in June. On stage, Google said it was “showing great improvements.” That deadline has passed with no update on when to expect it.

After releasing two new options after I/O, Google might soon let you customize Gemini voice across four parameters.

Your afternoon lineup of the best Android game and app deals is now ready to roll, including titles like MEGA MAN X, Little Big Workshop, Ace Attorney Trilogy, GHOST TRICK, LEGO Bricktales, Endurance: dead space Premium, Neighbours from Hell 1 Premium, and more. Joining the ongoing deals on latest Google Pixel Flex Dual Port 67W USB-C Fast Charger and the $300 price drops on Google Pixel 10 Pro, we also have the most affordable Pixel 10 unlocked at up to $308 off and a giant dela on the Google Nest Doorbell from just $76. The apps await below. 

Following Now Playing’s split-view redesign earlier this year, YouTube Music is testing fullscreen cover art.

Google is updating AI Mode with support for more first and third-party apps, just like the Gemini app.

Google announced today that NotebookLM is now called “Gemini Notebook” and previewed upcoming features that users can soon expect.

A widespread outage on July 15 has broken device sync for “all” Google Health users.

Alongside the rare discount on the Google Pixel Flex Dual Port 67W USB-C Fast Charger, today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break is headlined by the most affordable Pixel 10 unlocked up to $308 off via Best Buy (open-box), these Pro models up to $414 off, and a huge deal that drops the latest Google Nest Doorbell to just $76 (Reg. $180 new, Best Buy open-box). We also have Hisense’s 2026 E7 Cinema Mini-LED TVs returning to Prime Day lows from $398, HP’s 2026 touchscreen OmniBook X Flip OLED 2-in-1 Copilot+ PC at $650 off. Head below for a closer look at the details.

Motorola is pretty bad at software updates, with new Android versions delayed by months and devices often getting the bare minimum of support. And it’s not getting much better, as a new release shows just how confusing it is to understand what Motorola is and is not promising.

Amid Oppo’s restructuring plans that have led to the shutdown of OnePlus in global markets, Realme has officially confirmed it will exit the China market to focus on global markets instead.

Amid RAMageddon, the global smartphone market is in a rough state. Despite hitting its lowest point since 2013, Google Pixel is apparently one of the few brands seeing growth in 2026 according to the latest data.

The EU has ordered Google to crack open Android and Search to its rivals including other AI assistants, but Google warns that it’s a privacy risk.

OnePlus is effectively dead in most of the world, but software updates will continue. They just won’t be the same, as OxygenOS is going away and will instead be replaced by ColorOS.

The end is here. OnePlus has officially announced that it is shutting down operations in the US and Europe and has detailed what’s happening next.

Welcome back to Inbox, hope you’re having a great Thursday so far. Yesterday, like many people in the northeast, I woke up to smoky skies and an acrid haze I could practically taste. Things definitely feel a little apocalyptic, but at least we have a World Cup Final match to look forward to this weekend. Go Argentina!

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Alongside plenty of other Samsung leaks, a new report offers up the full details of the Galaxy Z Flip 8, and there’s a reason nobody is particularly excited about this one.

Walmart’s Onn 4K Pro box with Google TV has proven rather elusive, but a relatively big restock has just landed for the $59 streamer.

The final sticking point in the long-running Google vs Epic Games lawsuit is coming to an end, as Google is opening the door to third-party app stores on Android starting on July 22.

Following the last release two weeks ago, Android 17 QPR1 Beta 7 is rolling out today for Pixel devices.

Your afternoon lineup of the best Android game and app deals is now ready, including titles like ScourgeBringer, Retro Zoo CEO, Guardian War: Ultimate Edition, Final Fantasy Dimensions, Tiny Terraces, Beat Workers, and more. We also have a rare deal live today on the official Google Pixel Flex Dual Port 67W USB-C Fast Charger at 25% off, a solid $300 off Pixel 10 Pro, a chance to land Pixel Watch 4 at $192 off, and Google Pixel 10/Pro Pixelsnap cases up to 36% off, but for now it’s all about the apps.

Following the last update two weeks ago, Google is rolling out a series of new features for Gemini Spark.

Following the event announcement last week, Google today released the first Pixel 11 teaser.

If you had any doubts left regarding the end of OnePlus in Europe and the US, another report is stepping in with further confirmation, details on Oppo’s plans in these regions, and also the end of Realme in China.

Joining the solid $300 off Pixel 10 Pro, today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break is headlined by a chance to nab this matte black Pixel Watch 4 at up to $192 off and this rare deal on the official Google Pixel Flex Dual Port 67W USB-C Fast Charger down at $45 (25% off). We also have official Google Pixel 10, Pro, Pro XL, and 10a cases up to 30% off this week with deals from $24, and Nothing’s CMF smartwatches starting at just $39. Head below for a closer look.

Xgimi says its new Elfin Flip Laser and 4K projectors are portable, with a strong caveat.

As its new redesign rolls out, Samsung Health is also forcing users into a choice – let their data be used for AI training, or make it effectively unusable in the long term.

As Samsung’s event nears, the Galaxy Z Fold 8 leaks keep on coming, this morning with a full breakdown of the specs of Samsung’s new foldables.

Samsung is building hype for the Galaxy Z Fold 8 and calling it a “brand new shape” in a cinematic ad for the upcoming Spider-Man film.

Folks, it finally happened. Someone other than Google has finally put Qi2 magnets in an Android phone with Motorola’s new Edge 70 Max.

OnePlus has been on the ropes for a while, but with reports indicating the company is preparing a total withdrawal from the US and Europe, the end of an era is officially here. If you’re a long-time fan, it’s time to start planning your OnePlus switch.

The Galaxy Z Fold 8 series will get a new foldable display architecture, Samsung admits, which will improve the phone’s resistance to developing an unsightly crease down the inner display.

Google today announced a limited-time Pixel Care+ open enrollment period for existing Pixel 9 and 10 owners.

Ahead of their debut in just over a week, yet another leak details the full specs of Samsung’s Galaxy Watch 9 and Ultra 2.

Spotify is rolling out yet another new AI feature, this time giving listeners the ability to talk to the music streaming app like they would an AI chatbot, giving it commands/prompts or asking questions about media.

Google is rolling out version 5.03 of the Health app with more quality-of-life updates on Android and iOS.

Your afternoon lineup of the best Android game and app deals is now ready to roll, including titles like FINAL FANTASY VII, Cafeteria Nipponica, Skul: The Hero Slayer, Cafe Master Story, Beastie Bay DX, Dream Park Story, Children of Morta, Backrooms, and more. We also have Google Pixel 10 Pro sitting at one of the best prices ever (up to $377 off) and this super rare deal on Nomad’s leather Pixel Watch band too – the apps await below.

Google today announced Gemma 4 E2B for TPU that’s designed to run natively on the Pixel 10’s TPU. Gemma is Google’s series of open models that can run on-device.

Samsung’s Galaxy Unpacked launch event is just around the corner, but more details about wireless charging speed for the Galaxy Z Fold 8 have surfaced.

With roughly a week to go before the full launch, Samsung’s wide new Galaxy Z Fold 8 is showing off its revamped form factor alongside the rest of the company’s new lineup in a major leak.

Google Images is celebrating its 25th birthday this week, and marking the occasion with a new homepage experience.

Now we’re a few builds into the Android 17 Beta or One UI 9 for Samsung Galaxy phones, so now is the perfect time to take a look at what’s coming ahead of its debut on foldables very soon.

Today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break is headlined by the ongoing and particularly notable deal on Google Pixel 10 Pro sitting at one of the best prices ever ($300 off), but here’s how to land one at up to $377 off. If you don’t care about the new upcoming models, the most affordable Galaxy Z Fold 7 is now up to $625 off, we have HP’s 2026 Intel Core Ultra X7-powered OmniBook X Copilot+ PC down at $700 off today, and some super rare deals on the Nomad Active Band Pro – 20% off one of the best leather Pixel Watch straps you can buy – and its Google Find Hub Tracking Card too. Head below for a closer look.

Following its announcement back in March, Google Maps appears to be rolling out its “Immersive Navigation” redesign more broadly, but not everyone has it yet. Do you?

An issue with a Philips Hue Bridge Pro update seems to be completely breaking the hub for some users, leaving lights and other accessories unable to be controlled.

We have some bad news if you were planning on buying the Galaxy Z Flip 8 or Fold 8 and counting on Samsung’s signature free storage upgrade.

To the surprise of absolutely no one, it appears that Samsung is working on and set to release a SmartTag 3 Bluetooth tracker in the coming months.

Google is preparing a redesign for Android Auto’s dashboard media player and, while it may be a bit of a visual downgrade, it’s functionally a huge upgrade.

Ahead of its debut barely a week from now, Samsung is officially teasing the Galaxy Watch 9 with its returning circle-on-a-square design, new health insights, and an “all-new inside.”

Alongside the ongoing $100 price drops on Google Pixel Watch 4, the now live Nomad Anniversary sale is ushering in a number of notably rare discounts, and one such deal has its leather Google Pixel Watch Active Band Pro at 20% off. 

Ahead of its official reveal next month, Google’s Pixel Watch 5 has fully leaked in official-looking new renders, showing off new colors for the case and the band collection.

Welcome to the inaugural issue of Inbox by 9to5Google, a newsletter that’s also a love letter to the days when email (and email apps) were simpler and more opinionated.

To start, we’ll be sending issues on Tuesday and Thursday, but hopefully with time we’ll be able to add more daily sends. And don’t worry, Ben’s excellent Weekender newsletter will continue to be published every Sunday afternoon.

Inbox is the tech newsletter you should be able to read in 95 seconds or less. We’ll cover the most important story from the previous day along with a few highlights from around the web.

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The gradual rollout of Gemini in Chrome continues today with a launch in the UK.

Following two big Google Health app updates, the Fitbit Air is getting its first post-launch firmware update.

The US Google Store has curiously discounted a specific Pixel 10 Pro model by $300 in the deepest official sale to date.

Google is beginning to roll out the first big update to Snapseed since the May redesign with version 4.1 for Android.

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 developers.

Following a pretty big retail leak, the Pixel 11 series appears in listings on the FCC’s website as Google’s launch closes in.

While Google’s next Tensor chipset in the Pixel 11 series isn’t expecting to be a gamechanger by any means, it sounds like it will be right on the bleeding edge, as a new report claims Tensor G6 will be the first to adopt TSMC’s 2nm process, beating even Apple to the punch.

The end is near and the clock is ticking. OnePlus is reportedly going to be shut down for good in the US and Europe markets as of this week.

Rumors have suggested the Galaxy Z Fold series would take a big step in removing the inner display crease left from folds past. A leaked video claims to show what the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra looks like without a crease.

Your afternoon lineup of the best Android game and app deals is now ready to roll, including titles like Turnip Boy Robs a Bank, Beholder: Conductor, Serial Cleaner, Parabellum: Siege of Legends, Foretales, Looking for Aliens, Townopolis, and more. Alongside the apps, we are tracking some major Google tech deals this week including $200 off the base model 10, $300 off select 10 Pro, and $250 off the 10 Pro XL, as well as Google Pixel Watch 4 at $100 off, Google Pixel 10/Pro Pixelsnap cases and price drops on Nothing’s 2026 Headphone (a). The Google Play deals await below. 

XREAL glasses are designed for more than just creating a giant display for watching movies or playing games, but that’s probably what most people want to use them for. That’s where the new $299 XREAL XBX A01+ glasses really come into the picture, but what are you losing for those savings?

Today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break is headlined by a fresh set of discounts across the Pixel 10 lineup, including $200 off the base model 10, a notable $300 off select 10 Pro configs, and $250 off the 10 Pro XL, but here’s how to score even lower prices on these phones this week. We also have Google Pixel 10/Pro Pixelsnap cases hitting Amazon lows from $32 (up to 36% off), joined by Google Pixel Watch 4 at $100 off (or up to $200+ off open-box), and Nothing’s 2026 Headphone (a) down at $169. Head below for a closer look and even more.

Walmart is preparing a big shake-up for its Google TV streaming hardware lineup, all while existing models are hard to find in stock.

A nice quality-of-life improvement to Google AI Mode on Android lets you search your previous chat history.

Google’s Pixel 11 series is almost exactly a month from its official launch and, ahead of that, an early trio of Amazon listings appears to show off the base model in three colorways.

Waze might not be as popular as Google Maps, but many years after being acquired, it’s held onto its base of dedicated fans all while continuing to evolve. Today, Waze is adding a fresh suite of features that should improve performance while providing drivers with more control over their experience.

With the launch event one month away, Pixel 11 leaks are picking up, and we now have a look at the “Pine” color for the 11 Pro Fold.

Like everything else in the tech industry, Google’s Pixel 11 series appears to be getting a price hike, but there are a few factors that make this one a bit harder to accept.

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Your afternoon lineup of the best Android game and app deals is now here, including titles like ScourgeBringer, Greak: Memories of Azur, Tower Defense Legend 5 Pro, Escape Alive, Egg Journey, FrogBoy, and more. Just be sure to check out Samsung’s latest Galaxy Buds 4 Pro at up to $112 off, Anker’s 3-port 160W Smart Display charger back at Prime Day pricing, and this rare deal on Logitech’s latest haptics-enabled MX Master 4 before it’s gone. The Friday Android app deals await below.

As we wait for more Googlebook details this fall, Google has released a “Magic Pointer” app to the Play Store.

From a darling of the early Android era to a husk on the brink of becoming completely irrelevant, just what went wrong for OnePlus?

Alongside the Amazon Anker summer sale loaded with chargers and accessories from $8, today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break is headlined by a chance to land a pair of SoundLink Max Bluetooth Speaker and the QuietComfort Ultra Headphones at $80 off. Head below for a closer look at the details.

Baseus has officially launched its new PicoGo Air magnetic power bank. It’s ridiculously thin and just so happens to fit Pixel 10 like a glove. Here’s how to save over 30% on one.

Following Android’s backup policy change this week, Google is rolling out new settings to control whether SMS, MMS, and RCS messages are backed up. Additionally, Android is beginning to introduce local Documents backup.

Welcome to episode 107 of Pixelated, a podcast by 9to5Google. This week, Damien, Abner, and Will dive headfirst into some Pixel speculation following the official announcement of this year’s Made by Google. From phones to smartwatches to pondering what might surprise us, it’s shaping up to be an interesting event.

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With the Pixel 10 series last year, Google introduced Magic Cue to “proactively surface relevant info and suggest helpful actions when you need them.” It now appears that Google is planning to rebrand Magic Cue and put the functionality under the Gemini umbrella.

Your Thursday lineup of the best Android game and app deals is now ready to roll, including titles like Outliver: Tribulation, Aces of the Luftwaffe Premium, 1944 Burning Bridges Premium, Dealer’s Life Legend, Clouds & Sheep Premium, Zero Stress King: Idle Defense, and more. Check out this new low on LG’s 2026 gram Book 16-inch 120Hz touchscreen laptop, up to $900 off Windows Copilot+ PCs/gaming laptops at Best Buy, and Galaxy S26 Ultra bundled with Galaxy Buds 4 Pro at $325 off. The apps await below. 

Yesterday, Google’s Josh Woodward asked for what fixes Gemini app users want. The Gemini lead today identified the top 10 requests and Google’s progress.

As RAMageddon rages on, Samsung is reportedly boosting production of its existing Galaxy S26 series to meet growing demand as customers hope to buy devices before price hikes and more expensive sequels.

Today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break is headlined by Galaxy S26 Ultra bundled with Galaxy Buds 4 Pro at $325 off straight from Samsung. Best Buy is also knocking up to $900 off Windows Copilot+ PCs/gaming laptops for back-to-school from $300 alongside Lenovo’s 2025 touchscreen 2-in-1 Chromebook Plus for today only. You’ll also want to check out the Bose SoundLink Micro (2nd Gen) back at the Prime Day all-time low, this deal on Anker’s 3-port 160W Smart Display charger at 33% off, and LG’s 2026 mini LED TVs returning to Prime Day lows at up to $400 off with FREE Uber Eats credits (the OLED C6 and G6 models are also up to $700 off again). Head below for a closer look.

In a case of hilarious timing – you know, in a dystopian kind of way – a new report details Meta’s forthcoming “super sensing” smart glasses that would have microphones and cameras that are constantly active, right as the company has fixed a glaring privacy problem with existing models.

Samsung has dropped a new Galaxy Z Fold 8 teaser, offering a quick glimpse of the wider new form factor with the help of everyone’s favorite public menace.

The latest version of Google Chrome is widely rolling out today with a dedicated back button and other small interface tweaks.

A rather unexpected Play Store promotion today sees the Google Store sell you a Samsung Galaxy Watch 8.

It seems that the 7-year-old but still-latest Nvidia Shield TV model has been quietly discontinued, but one still remains.

At the end of the Argentina vs Egypt match during the World Cup yesterday, Google Search usage apparently hit a new all-time record high.

Google is rolling out the first post-launch firmware update for the Home Speaker, with other devices also getting this improvement.

The Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra is going to be pretty disappointing; that much is clear. But, taking the sting out just a bit is a new deep purple color for the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra that just looks absolutely stunning.

Following the Google Home Speaker launch, the Gemini for Home voice assistant is improving its Nest Hub and Smart Display experience with redesigned visual responses.

Mario Kart Tour was perhaps the biggest mobile game release in Nintendo’s collection but, as the company shifts away from mobile, the game is shutting down in September, and it’ll be gone permanently.

Your afternoon lineup of the best Android game and app deals are here, including titles like Beat Workers, Tiny Terraces, Potion Permit, SENTINEL 519: SAGA – GENESIS, Frontline: Western Front, Burning Sky VIP, Raiders of the North Sea, and more. Alongside the  FREE credit you can score ahead of the Z Fold 8 and Watch 9 launch, we also have Galaxy Z Fold 7 models up to $790 off, Pixel Watch 4 at nearly $130 off, and the Sonos  Ace ANC headphones for $279 ($120 off). The mid-week app deals await below. 

The latest batch of Google Home app updates are now rolling out, including new “Suggested Automations” to make it easier to automate your smart home.

Samsung’s upcoming One UI 9 update, based on Android 17, is set to also launch some powerful new homescreen customization options, and early screenshots show off what’s coming.

Google Photos is using Gemini’s “create anything from any input” model to offer a new Video Remix capability for fast and stylized editing.

Google Photos is finally rolling out a floating bottom bar redesign on Android that updates how you navigate the app.

Google is changing how it tests AI models for Android coding following new rankings led by Fable 5.

The death of Manifest V2 extensions on Google Chrome has been going on for well over four years at this point, and the end finally has a date. August 31 is the official and complete end of older Chrome extensions.