These Android phones support AirDrop sharing with iPhone and Mac Google cracked the code on making Android’s Quick Share feature work with Apple’s AirDrop, and the list of compatible devices continues to grow. Here’s every Android device currently compatible with AirDrop. more…

These Android phones support AirDrop sharing with iPhone and Mac

Pixelated 095: A Gemini vibe check Welcome to episode 95 of Pixelated, a podcast by 9to5Google. This week, Damien, Abner, and Will take a deep dive into the world of Gemini, breaking down Google’s frequent UI changes, the different ways all three hosts use the service, and how it needs to evolve moving forward. Damien also walks Abner and Will through his experience using Gemini with Android Auto, and how it’s more of a mixed bag than you might think. Subscribe * YouTube Podcasts * Pocket Casts * Spotify * Apple Podcasts * Overcast Sponsored by Proton Unlimited: Pixelated listeners can save 30% on an annual subscription to the company’s suite of privacy-friendly services by signing up using our link. Thanks to Proton Unlimited for sponsoring the podcast. more…

Pixelated 095: A Gemini vibe check

Google Messages for Android rolls out Trash folder Following the announcement last month, Google Messages has widely rolled out its new Trash folder to save you from accidental deletions. more…

Google Messages for Android rolls out Trash folder

Friday’s Android app deals and freebies: This Is Fine, Mutropolis, Terra Mystica, more Your afternoon lineup of the best Android game and app deals is now ready to roll, including titles like This Is Fine (Cards Survival), Terra Mystica, Gaia Project, Growbot, Mutropolis, Unforeseen Incidents, and more. Just be sure to dive into this massive $280 price drop now live on Galaxy Watch 8 Classic and details on how to score Galaxy S26 Ultra at up to $400 off the list price (no trade needed) as well. more…

Friday’s Android app deals and freebies: This Is Fine, Mutropolis, Terra Mystica, more

Google AI Mode getting ‘plus’ redesign as agentic booking expands globally Like the Gemini app, Google AI Mode is also seeing a redesign of its prompt box, while the tool can now book restaurants for users internationally. more…

Google AI Mode getting ‘plus’ redesign as agentic booking expands globally

Google Pixel is growing in 2026 as almost everyone else struggles in the chaos 2026 is going to be a bad year for smartphones, but Google Pixel continues to look like a bright spot, with a new report revealing that Pixel is already seeing growth this year as the rest of the industry struggles. more…

Google Pixel is growing in 2026 as almost everyone else struggles in the chaos

Deals: Galaxy Watch 8 Classic $280 off, Galaxy Z Fold 7 $410 off, Moto Razr+ 2025 at $620 off, more Today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break is headlined by a massive $280 price drop now live on Galaxy Watch 8 Classic at $270 Prime shipped, and this deep $410 discount on unlocked Galaxy Z Fold 7. Amazon is also handing out FREE $50 gift cards with new Samsung Galaxy A37 phones, and a major $620 price drop hitting unlocked Motorola Razr+ 2025 at $380. Head below for a closer look at the details. more…

Deals: Galaxy Watch 8 Classic $280 off, Galaxy Z Fold 7 $410 off, Moto Razr+ 2025 at $620 off, more

Amazon Luna goes all in on Stadia Pro-like subscription, removing everything else Effective today, Amazon Luna is shutting down basically everything that’s not a single Stadia Pro-like subscription. more…

Amazon Luna goes all in on Stadia Pro-like subscription, removing everything else

Galaxy Z Flip 8 is mostly unchanged, but at least it’s not getting thicker like the Razr Leaks are already starting to surface as the Galaxy Z Flip 8 is seen for the first time in official-looking renders. more…

Galaxy Z Flip 8 is mostly unchanged, but at least it’s not getting thicker like the Razr

Android’s upcoming ‘Tap to Share’ can send contacts, files, etc – here’s what it looks like [Gallery] Google is preparing a new “Tap to Share” feature for Android devices and, through the latest updates, we’re able to get a sneak peek as to what it looks like and how it functions. more…

Android’s upcoming ‘Tap to Share’ can send contacts, files, etc – here’s what it looks like [Gallery]

Samsung’s Galaxy Z TriFold goes live one last time at 10AM ET, here’s how to get yours In what could be your last chance to pick up Samsung’s first-ever tri-folding phone, the Galaxy Z TriFold is set to be restocked later this morning. If history is any indication, though, you’re going to want to make sure you’re prepared to add your device to cart as soon as possible. more…

Samsung’s Galaxy Z TriFold goes live one last time at 10AM ET, here’s how to get yours

Some Google Pixel phones hit with bootloop issues following recent updates, fix in the works Following some of their latest updates, a number of Google Pixel owners are reporting bootloop issues, with Google “working to identify a fix.” more…

Some Google Pixel phones hit with bootloop issues following recent updates, fix in the works

YouTube Premium is getting a US price hike of up to $4/month Google is implementing a price hike for YouTube Premium plans in the US, with prices going up by as much as $4 per month. more…

YouTube Premium is getting a US price hike of up to $4/month

Fitbit Public Preview coming to more countries, adds VO2 Max, & US health records After adding water and food logging, as well as making available to free users, the Fitbit Public Preview is now coming to more countries. more…

Fitbit Public Preview coming to more countries, adds VO2 Max, & US health records

Today’s Android app deals and freebies: Argo’s Choice, Skel and Defense, Slime Craft, more Just ahead of tomorrow’s Galaxy Z TriFold restock, our afternoon lineup of the best Android game and app deals is now ready to go. Highlights include titles like Guns’n’Glory Premium, Argo’s Choice: Offline Game, Skel and Defense, Slime Craft, Perfect RTS Game, 7Days: Offline Mystery Story, Charlie in Underworld, Murders on Budapest, and more. Everything awaits below. more…

Today’s Android app deals and freebies: Argo’s Choice, Skel and Defense, Slime Craft, more

Pixel Now Playing brings back ‘Tap to see what’s playing’ lockscreen search  Google is bringing back Pixel Now Playing’s ability to manually start a song search from the lockscreen. more…

Pixel Now Playing brings back ‘Tap to see what’s playing’ lockscreen search 

Samsung quietly increased the price of two Galaxy Z Fold 7 models Maybe you’re tired of hearing about memory price hikes and the potential of increased smartphone prices. Well, it’s starting to happen with major OEMs. Samsung just increased the price of its 1TB Galaxy Z Fold 7 in the US. more…

Samsung quietly increased the price of two Galaxy Z Fold 7 models

Google updates best AI models for coding Android apps, Gemini & GPT 5.4 at the top The “Android Bench” for ranking AI models used in Android app development has been updated, with OpenAI’s latest model now tied with Gemini for the top spot. more…

Google updates best AI models for coding Android apps, Gemini & GPT 5.4 at the top

Pixel At a Glance preps showing nearby Google Wallet passes, ‘Restaurant insights’ Google is working on two location-based features for the Pixel At a Glance widget with “Passes nearby” and “Restaurant insights.” more…

Pixel At a Glance preps showing nearby Google Wallet passes, ‘Restaurant insights’

YouTube says it does not have 90-second unskippable ads despite user reports Earlier this week, YouTube users began reporting 90-second ad breaks appearing within videos being streamed to televisions, seemingly expanding on the 30-second rollout that initially kicked off last year. YouTube has officially responded to these claims, but in doing so, it’s raising more questions than providing answers. more…

YouTube says it does not have 90-second unskippable ads despite user reports

Samsung’s base Galaxy S26 is popular, with a boost in production amid budget phone cuts A new report out of Korea reveals that Samsung is boosting production of the Galaxy S26 series due to demand, with a particular focus on the smallest model. more…

Samsung’s base Galaxy S26 is popular, with a boost in production amid budget phone cuts

Samsung’s new Galaxy A37 and A57 are now on sale in the US from $449 with free case Samsung has opened sales of its new budget-focused Galaxy A37 and Galaxy A57 in the US, with a free case for early buyers too. more…

Samsung’s new Galaxy A37 and A57 are now on sale in the US from $449 with free case

Deals: Galaxy S26 bundles at least $200 off, Motorola Razr Ultra bundle $900 off, Nest Cam Outdoor, more We had a quick blast at Galaxy Z TriFold stock this morning, and we are expecting another shot tomorrow morning. But today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break is headlined by some Galaxy S26+ and S26 Ultra bundles on sale with Galaxy Buds 4 Pro and up to $200 gift cards alongside these giant deals that knock up to $900 off Motorola Razr Ultra flip phone bundles. We also have the latest Google Nest Cam Outdoor at the $120 spring sale price with open-box units at up to 43% off and this deep discount on Google’s latest Nest Learning Thermostat (4th gen) at $120 off (Best Buy open-box). Check out Nintendo’s FREE Hello, Yoshi! app for Android and head below for more. more…

Deals: Galaxy S26 bundles at least $200 off, Motorola Razr Ultra bundle $900 off, Nest Cam Outdoor, more

Oppo teases Find X9 Ultra camera with dual 200MP sensors, 10x periscope [Gallery] As its launch approaches this month, Oppo is continuing to tease its upcoming camera-centric Find X9 Ultra which packs a pair of 200MP sensors, as well as a 10x periscope zoom lens. more…

Oppo teases Find X9 Ultra camera with dual 200MP sensors, 10x periscope [Gallery]

Pixel Phone app starts rolling out custom Take a Message greetings The Pixel’s Take a Message feature that answers calls on your behalf and lets you view live transcripts is now adding custom greetings. more…

Pixel Phone app starts rolling out custom Take a Message greetings

Samsung’s Galaxy Z TriFold restock just (maybe) went live a little early Samsung is gearing up for the possibly-final Galaxy Z TriFold restock this Friday but, a little under 24 hours early, orders appear to be live. more…

Samsung’s Galaxy Z TriFold restock just (maybe) went live a little early

Samsung reportedly launching Galaxy Z Fold 8, ‘Wide’ on July 22, S Pen might be back A new report claims to reveal the launch date for Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 8 and “Wide” foldable in July, while also claiming that the S Pen might be returning to the series. more…

Samsung reportedly launching Galaxy Z Fold 8, ‘Wide’ on July 22, S Pen might be back

Samsung expands One UI 8.5 beta to more Galaxy devices, including Galaxy A-series Following an initial expansion last month, Samsung is once again expanding its One UI 8.5 beta program to more Galaxy devices, including some more affordable ones too. more…

Samsung expands One UI 8.5 beta to more Galaxy devices, including Galaxy A-series

Google Pixel 11 reportedly gets Samsung’s new flagship display ahead of iPhone According to a new report, Google’s upcoming Pixel 11 series will be among the first – perhaps even the first – to get Samsung’s new flagship M16 OLED display panels, beating out iPhones to the switch, and Samsung’s Galaxy series too. more…

Google Pixel 11 reportedly gets Samsung’s new flagship display ahead of iPhone

Samsung is expanding AirDrop to these Galaxy devices, but only if you install an update Samsung is officially expanding AirDrop over Quick Share support to more Galaxy devices, but it requires a specific software update first. more…

Samsung is expanding AirDrop to these Galaxy devices, but only if you install an update