A new Discord client built in Rust is looking pretty shiny and clean, even on low-end Android phones.

The Garmin Fenix E and Garmin Venu 3S are for two different types of people, but both are available at a surprisingly low price thanks to these limited-time Garmin deals.

The giant Pixel 11 Pro, Pixel 11 Pro XL, and Pixel 11 Pro Fold, Samsung users will find a giant $450 off 2026 Galaxy S26 Ultra in brand new condition joined by today’s launch of the new Samsung Galaxy SmartTag 3 (one for $30 or four for $100) and the new Galaxy Buds On open-earbuds. just be sure to also scope out the rare deals on some of the best podcasting/streaming mics you can buy and even more below.

Samsung’s latest generation of item trackers for Galaxy devices is available online in two colors, starting at $29.

Google is rolling out a big update to Antigravity this week that features a new design, Voice Mode, and Remote Agents.

I love swapping out the bands on my Pixel Watch 5 and Fitbit Air, but Google’s official options are not cheap. It doesn’t take long to find a plethora of knock-off Pixel Watch and Fitbit Air bands around the web and, as it turns out, they’re actually really good.

The Oppo Find N6 is a stunning foldable but, for the second year in a row, it really stretches the definition of what a “global” release means. Oppo Find N7, apparently, will fix that.

If you’re preparing outdoor lighting right now, a great deal on a Philips Hue outdoor light strip can save you both a ton of work, and a lot of dough too.

Just over a month after the launch, Google is rolling out the “Googlebook November update” with “many bug fixes, stability improvements, and firmware updates.”

As previewed in October, Google has added “Notify when left behind” alerts for Find Hub tags and trackers on Android.

Join up with three other heisters and get revenge on the billionaire who sent you to jail in the first place in Payday Aces High, now available on Meta Quest, SteamVR, and Steam Frame.

Samsung is running its much-loved “double the storage” promo on its Galaxy Z Fold 8 right now.

As RAMageddon’s impact squeezes smartphones more and more, great deals on a new smartphone are going to get harder to find. Right now, Google’s Pixel 11 series and the Pixel 10 are $200 off, and that’s absolutely worth a look.

Following the Messages update earlier this week, Phone by Google has received its redesigned gradient icon in the beta channel.

Razer just announced a pair of ANC earbuds with a cool take on USB-C, aimed directly at mobile gamers.

Warby Parker announced today that the first Android XR audio glasses will be available for pre-order on November 12.

Amazon Luna is getting another big freebie, as Madden NFL 27 is available today on the cloud gaming platform at no extra cost.

Waze and Garmin appear to be teaming up on a new integration that could allow cyclists to show up within navigation.

The gaming landscape has changed drastically over the past year to the point where you’re able to effectively turn a capable phone into a fully fledged Steam Deck with projects like DroidDeck.

All of OnePlus’s latest devices are getting ColorOS 17, including the much-beloved OnePlus Open foldable.

The switch to Gemini on Android Auto has resulted in some good functionality add-ons, but also some very noticeable slip-ups. The latest in the bunch is a problem where Gemini won’t recognize names when you’re trying to make a call or send a text via voice commands on Android Auto.

All-time low pricing is still live on the 2026 Pixel 11 Pro, Pixel 11 Pro XL, and Pixel 11 Pro Fold, as well as Pixel Watch 5 models at $100 off. However, we also spotted a chance to score Google Nest Learning Thermostat (4th gen) at up to $120 off and loads of the latest Pixelsnap cases back at Amazon lows. Those offers join this particularly notable Amazon low on this Philips Hue Bridge Pro bundle and a massive $750 price drop on Samsung’s 16-inch Snapdragon X Elite touchscreen Galaxy Book. Be sure to scoop up some Moto Tag 2 Google Find Hub trackers at $17.50 each while you still can, and head below for a closer look at everything. 

According to a new report, Samsung’s upcoming mid-range smartphone is getting a big battery upgrade that outdoes that company’s current $1,400 flagship.

AAWireless is known for helping you convert a wired Android Auto connection into a wireless one, but the company is now launching a new product – an active-cooled Qi2 car charger.

Sony is bringing back its iconic Walkman MDR-3 headphones for the modern era with a USB-C connection and a price tag of $60.

After the change was announced last month, YouTube is now rolling out its mobile app redesign with a new navigation bar and no dedicated Subscriptions tab and initial reactions tell a pretty clear story – everyone hates it.

Motorola is adopting Google’s Gemini Intelligence features in the first major expansion beyond Pixel, with Gboard’s Rambler and more supported.

The duo of Motorola accessories will see a North American release in the coming months, featuring Motorola Qira integration.

Motorola is officially back in the flagship space, with its new Signature 27 phone available for pre-order starting today, but it’ll cost a pretty penny.

Good morning, and happy Ocarina of Time day to all who celebrate. Oh, and speaking of celebrating: congratulations to the real winners of the midterms, YouTube and Twitch streamers.

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Today’s best Google Play app and game deals are ready, including This Aint Even Poker, Ya Joker, Potion Permit, Slime Legends – Survivor, Despotism 3k, Three Kingdoms: Grand Strategy, Can You Escape: The Collection, My Car My Life, and more. We still have the best deal ever on the 2026 Pixel 11 Pro, Pixel 11 Pro XL,and $100 off all Pixel Watch 5 models, but if you have your eye on Galaxy Z Fold 8, they are now $300 off with a FREE $200 store credit. The apps await below.

A cozy habit tracker, a smarter snippet library, and a rooster that wants you out of bed: this year’s Shipaton winners offer plenty of new apps to explore.

RevenueCat’s annual app-building competition drew 3,985 project submissions in 2026, according to its winner announcement. Across the 20 first-place categories, developers tackled everyday frustrations, built inventive games, and found new ways to connect people.

Here’s a look at every first-place winner:

Read RevenueCat’s full winner announcement

As teased before the launch, Henry Cavill has built a video game on Googlebook, and it’s called Mustache Protocol.

Google Home is one of the most user-friendly smart home ecosystems, and Google has built out an extensive collection of cameras, speakers, and displays. That positions them as great gifts to expand someone’s smart home.

Everyone says they want small Android phones back, and 2027 might be your chance to actually buy one. The “Enough Phone” has a mere 5.3-inch display, decent specs, and a price of $599 and less.

Joining the best cash discount to date on the new Pixel 11 Pro, Pixel 11 Pro XL, and $17.50 each and a seriously notable Galaxy Z Fold 8 deals – you can land one at $300 off and score a $200 store credit today. Head below for more including Anker’s new Nano Smart Display hub at one of its best prices ever.

Nothing has confirmed it will launch a new “AI-native” product in December, something that “couldn’t have been an app.”

The Redmagic 12 Pro is the first Snapdragon-based Android phone to support the Linux Terminal introduced in Android 16 for Pixel phones.

I’ve been enamored with my Galaxy Z Fold 8 since I started using it roughly three months ago, but its one big downside has been the cameras, so I’m not exactly thrilled to hear that the Galaxy Z Fold 9 might now make any progress here.

Using a computer with 8GB of RAM in 2026 is rough, to say the least, but as RAMageddon rages on, Microsoft says it is making improvements to using a Windows PC with less memory available.

Google says it will roll out a fix for Nest devices that were impacted by problems with Daylight Savings adjustments due to changes in Canada.

In an update, Google Photos is making it possible to fully disable background music in Memories.

Welcome to episode 50 of The Sideload, a 9to5Google podcast. This week, Will and Daniel are joined by Nick Sutrich to discuss the ever-present split between North American and global phones, what the marketplace looks like with OnePlus gone, and why your next smartphone might actually replace your Steam Deck. Plus, some thoughts on how AI is choking out the games space.

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In addition to the new app icon, Google Messages is testing a redesign of pinned chats and search on the homepage.

The three new charging accessories from Peak Design hit the high notes, like (dual) Qi2 wireless charging and wired fast charging without bulky bricks.

According to OpenAI, ChatGPT has managed to grow its search use to around 20% of Google Search’s total volume, a staggering figure.

Google is today launching new AI settings for schools, but with the big catch that Search is fully disabled if AI features are turned off entirely.

Alongside the ongoing all-time low on the new Google Home Speaker, today’s best Google Play app and game deals are ready, including Descenders, My Child Lebensborn, 20 Minutes Till Dawn:Premium, Never Grave, Rush Rally 3, and more. Just be sure to dive into the first deal on the all-new Amazon Alexa Android Tablet and these Pixel 11 offers with massive price drops at up to $580 off the list.

As the AI era continues to find its footing in the consumer market, “Cyclon” is a new smartphone/software experience that, to start, is reusing old Google Pixel phones with a software experience that literally uses AI to do every little thing. And my biggest question is just… who actually wants this?

The Stadia Controller introduced the idea of connecting directly to cloud gaming via its own Wi-Fi connection and, while Google’s platform is long dead, that dream lives on in the latest Xbox Controller.

Google is rolling out Android Auto 18.1 to the masses and, while there are no major changes, the update continues to work on upcoming changes.

Alongside the Pixel 11 Pro, Pixel 11 Pro XL, and Pixel 11 Pro Fold. Best Buy is now offering massive Pixel 11 series price drops at up to $580 off (“excellent” open-box). From there we move over to a host of early Black Friday Fire TV Stick deals now live from $20, Dell’s latest XPS 13 MacBook Neo alternative at $600, and a collection of early Black Friday Amazon lows on Nothing gear from just $20. Scope it all out below.

Microsoft is ditching its own password backup option for the Microsoft Authenticator app for Android and instead using Google One for that service.

Google has confirmed that some Pixel Watches are experiencing unexpected battery drain, but it also says a fix is already available.

The iPhone Duo’s tumultuous debut seems to have some buyers looking to Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 8 instead, as sales spiked in the week following Apple’s release.

Several Xiaomi, Redmi, and Poco phones are getting the Android 17 HyperOS 4 update starting today.

Google is launching a new “Family Hub” feature in Android’s Settings menu and, while the rollout has yet to begin, we do have an early look at the feature.

Samsung’s Android 17-based One UI 9 update is rolling out more widely and, with it, some apparent issues with Android Auto on some Galaxy phones.

The Redmagic 12 Pro impresses with a Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 processor, liquid cooling, a fan, plus a massive 8,400mAh battery to keep the games going for hours and hours.

If you’re sick of AI search and all the business of modern Google search, this week’s Google easter egg will take you back 28 years to a simpler time when Ocarina of Time was the pinnacle of gaming, and Google was still a new name.

Good morning! Today I’m mourning the loss of Patrick Stewart by rewatching First Contact, my favorite Trek movie; beginning a marathon listen of at least one great Star Trek podcast; and replaying Elite Force and Armada, both wonderful Trek games released in 2000.

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In addition to the Pixel deals that started last week, Google is discounting the Home Speaker for the first time.

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.

The best-selling VR headset of all time (and its Pro-level cousin) will no longer receive OS updates after March 2027.

Google has confirmed that an Android TV device maker snuck a backdoor for malware onto certified devices, which is leading to security improvements for the ecosystem as a whole.

Alongside today’s new all-time low on the latest Google Home Speaker to kick off Black Friday month, we also have Monday’s best Google Play app and game deals are ready, including Reigns: Beyond, Reigns: The Witcher, Kingdom Rush 5: Alliance TD, Shotgun King, Apple Knight 3, Caravan SandWitch, Iron Marines 2 – Invasion RTS, This War of Mine, and more. On top of that we also have Galaxy Z Fold 8 at $300 off via Amazon in new condition and open-box units up to $624 off joined by the very deals on the brand new all-new Amazon Alexa Android Tablet.

At Android Dev Summit 2026, Google announced a Quick Share SDK that will let Android and iOS apps directly integrate the peer-to-peer file sharing capability.

Following the Workspace and Pixel app redesigns earlier this year, Google is overhauling the Contacts, Messages, and Phone icons.

A new leak strengthens a previous rumor that the Galaxy S27 Pro and Galaxy S27 Ultra will get an improved version of Samsung’s Privacy Display, used on this year’s flagship.

Today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break is headlined by a Pixel 11 Pro, Pixel 11 Pro XL, and Pixel 11 Pro Fold, as well as $100 off all Pixel Watch 5 models, the first discount on the brand new Amazon Alexa Android Tablet at $199.99 and a new all-time low on the 2026 Fire TV Stick 4K down at $25 (58% off). Amazon has also undercut Samsung and is now offering a solid $300 off Galaxy Z Fold 8 in brand new condition, while open-box models are up to $624 off. Scope it all out below. 

The Garmin Vivoactive 5 is down to its lowest price of all time in all four colors for a limited time, making this the least expensive Garmin you can buy today.

While we await potentially more discounts on our tech in the coming weeks, the Galaxy Z Fold 8 is now down to $1,599 on Amazon, knocking a sizeable chunk off the MSRP.

Google’s new frontier model, Gemini 4 Carbon, brings some welcome improvements and while it doesn’t top the charts in a new benchmark, it does provide much more bang for your buck.

Samsung smart glasses in Gentle Monster and Warby Parker styles may finally launch in South Korea and the US before Christmas.

Google Messages is getting on board with the gradient icon design, with a new app icon showing up in the latest update.

Earlier this week, Google revealed that a “later platform release of Wear OS” is adding a “system status bar.”

At the Android Dev Summit 2026 earlier this week, Google said that Googlebook detachables will be the next form factor after clamshells and convertibles.

As we near the launch of Motorola’s return to the flagship space, it’s becoming clear that the company is ready to fill a gap left by the departure of OnePlus, though there’s one very obvious difference between the two.

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Ahead of its launch next week, a new video offers a closer look at the Motorola Signature 27 as well as confirming some key specs.

Samsung isn’t holding back when it comes to the iPhone Duo’s messy start. In new ads, the company mocks iPhone Duo’s “crackgate” with a push for customers to buy the Galaxy Z Fold 8 instead, and there’s not an ounce of subtlety here.

Welcome to Pixelated episode 123. This week, Damien and Abner share their earliest impressions of the Fitbit Edge, Google’s latest fitness tracker that promises to split the difference between the Fitbit Air and the Pixel Watch 5. After, the gang gets bleak about the future of RAM prices before turning their attention to Apple one last time to ask…good lord what is happening in there?

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Following San Diego and Tokyo in 2026, the next Google Store is opening in Houston on November 6. This is the company’s 11th retail location in the US and 12th globally.

Friday’s best Google Play app and game deals are ready, including Thronefall, Demon Castle Story, Pocket Academy 3, Dungeon Village 2, RPG Silver Nornir, Witchcraft!, Lovecraft’s Untold Stories, Angelo and Deemon (Full), and more. The Pixel 11 Pro, Pixel 11 Pro XL, and Pixel 11 Pro Fold, as well as Pixel Watch 5 hitting all-time lows at $100 off, and Pixel Buds Pro 2 at over 25% off, but your app deals await below.

Following a month of beta testing, Apple Music 7.0 is rolling out with a Liquid Glass redesign for Android, as well as the new icon for the streaming service.

Like other retailers, the US Google Store is already starting Black Friday-level discounts on the Pixel 11 series and Pixel Watch 5 at the end of October.

Like most Android fans, you probably enjoy having the latest and greatest smartphone buried in your pocket. The best camera, the best display, the fastest processor, and of course, as much RAM as any given smartphone OEM will pack in. And even as we’ve watched the typical flagship price balloon into the four-digit space, trade-in offers, carrier deals, and steep sales on certain hardware brands like Pixel have made it all too easy to keep up on what’s new in gadgets without breaking the bank year-in and year-out.

I think there are few smartphones in the past decade that have arrived carrying the sheer weight of expectation that greeted the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro in late 2021. Now on life support, just what did we learn from 2021’s reboot for the brand?

The Week 1 early Pixel 11 Pro, Pixel 11 Pro XL, and Pixel 11 Pro Fold at up to $350 off. Those deals join $100 off all Pixel Watch 5 models, the latest Google Pixel Buds Pro 2 at over 25% off – including the new Olive set sitting at its best price ever on Amazon, and return Amazon lows on just about all of Google’s latest Pixelsnap cases. All of that and more awaits below. 

Black Friday is still weeks away, but holiday tech discounts are already arriving early. Joining the recent price drops across Google’s flagship hardware lineup, the Google Pixel Watch 5 has once again hit its lowest price ever on Amazon.

In a brief update at its latest dev conference, Google says that video and browser apps for Android Auto are still “coming soon,” with the company’s self-imposed deadline approaching quickly.

Nothing Phone 3a, 3a Pro, 4a, and 4a Pro owners are in for a treat with the Nothing OS 5.0 update, now rolling out to all four phone models globally.

Motorola has officially confirmed that it will spill all of the details on its flagship Signature 27 phone next week.

Google is running a huge Pixel 11 sale across a number of retailers, including the Google Pixel 11, Pixel 11 Pro, Pixel 11 Pro XL, and Pixel 11 Pro Fold.

Google has updated its Android distribution numbers with the latest update showing that Android 17 is on just 1% of devices, while Android 16 now makes up the biggest slice of the pie.

Viture Phantom Beast features a unique design, comes in a special metal-and-leather scabbard carrying case, and includes three exclusive Phantom Blade Zero collectibles.

YouTube is rolling out, or at least testing, a new update on Google TV that makes YouTube Music stand out like a sore thumb, and I am not a fan.

Alongside updates to several of its other smart home devices, Google is rolling out software updates to several Nest Cam and Doorbell models.

A pair of Gemini app updates today brings the latest design to all Android devices, while file generation sees a big upgrade.

A NAS is way easier and cheaper than you think, thanks to UGREEN NAS units and a great little Amazon sale.

The IQOO Neo 12 is outfitted with so many premium-level specs that you’d never know this was targeted toward an upper mid-range budget.