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Chromecast with Google TV gets first update of 2026 - 9to5Google

Following the last release 11 months ago, Google is rolling out the first update of 2026 to the Chromecast with Google TV (4K). According to Googles release notes, UTTA.260813.002 is rolling out jus…

Google’s Fitbit Air is getting a shiny new Metal Mesh band and better automatic tracking - 9to5Google

The Fitbit Air is finally getting another band option that isn’t fabric or polyurethane. Instead, the Metal Mesh band might actually take the Fitbit Air up a notch. Band selection for the Fitbit Air…

Someone ported Pixel 11’s Rambler voice-to-text to other Android phones - 9to5Google

One of the best new features of Google’s Pixel 11 (and Googlebook) is support for Rambler voice-to-text, and it’s now been ported to other devices if you’re willing to take the risk, that is. Ramble…

Google TV Streamer’s sequel showcases a struggling smart home - 9to5Google

We broke the news this week that a next-gen Google TV Streamer is incoming, but it also arrives as Google’s smart home hardware strategy faces a tough spot and new competition.9to5Google Weekender by…

Googlebook improving ‘Better Together’ Android sync features, Samsung support rolling out - 9to5Google

The big selling point for Googlebook is that it’s a desktop platform that deeply integrates with your Android phone but, at launch, those “Better Together” sync features are in a messy place. Google …

Samsung has updated these Galaxy devices to Android 17 - 9to5Google

Samsung is now rolling out its Android 17-based update, One UI 9, to its collection of supported Galaxy smartphones and tablets. Here’s the full list of devices that have been updated so far, and wha…

Free Gemini users now on ‘Auto’ models as app adds thinking levels - 9to5Google

As announced last week, Google is rolling out a big change to the Gemini app experience for users on the free plan. Additionally, everyone is getting access to thinking or “effort” levels. Free user…

Next-gen Google TV Streamer in the works with microphones, presence sensing, & new remote - 9to5Google

9to5Google can report that development on a next-generation Google TV Streamer is underway. According to a source familiar with the matter, the new Google TV device retains the same general design.…

Googlebook’s app situation is a mess, and not just because things are missing - 9to5Google

Having been using a Googlebook for the better part of a week, there are any number of headaches I could talk about, but easily the biggest problem Im running into thus far is the app situation. Frank…

Amazon’s new Alexa Tablets are an iPad-inspired reboot, complete with the Play Store - 9to5Google

Amazon has an all-new lineup of tablets ready to tempt you this holiday season, and for once, you might actually want to buy them. While the company has tried in previous years to make an upmarket pl…

Pixel 11 series still not on Android 17 QPR1 with October update - 9to5Google

With yesterday’s October 2026 update, the Pixel 11 series is not yet running Android 17 QPR1. The Pixel 11, 11 Pro, 11 Pro XL, and 11 Pro Fold launched in August with the base Android 17 release. In…

Google rolling out ‘massive’ Pixel Buds Pro, Pro 2, and 2a update - 9to5Google

Following last months addition of Gemini control, Google is rolling out a sizable Pixel Buds Pro, Pro 2, and Pixel Buds 2a firmware update. The only feature exclusive to the Pixel Buds Pro 2 is Dyna…

Claude launches Google Docs, Sheets, and Slides integration with sidebar and more - 9to5Google

If Gemini isn’t quite your cup of tea, Anthropic’s Claude now supports sidebar integration with Google Docs, Sheets, and Slides. You can already use Gemini natively in Google Workspace apps, but tho…

Googlebook’s Android-integrated features won’t work with Samsung phones at launch - 9to5Google

Googlebook is pitched as the laptop for Android users but, at launch, the vast majority of Android users can’t use the platform’s best features. Built on top of Android, Googlebook’s core pitch is t…

What’s new in Android’s October 2026 Google System Updates - 9to5Google

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. Som…

Samsung rolling out Android 17 for more Galaxy devices in the US - 9to5Google

Samsung’s Android 17 rollout is speeding up, with more last-gen Galaxy devices now getting One UI 9 updates in the US. After a delay, Samsung started rolling out its Android 17 update more broadly t…

Pixel 12 series leak allegedly reveals model numbers, display specs, no wide Fold - 9to5Google

Google’s Pixel 11 series has only been around for a few months now, but Pixel 12 leaks are already surfacing with some key display specs and confirmation of a familiar Fold. Citing the GSMA database…

‘Fitbit Edge’ leaks as Google’s next fitness tracker with ‘Apps’ & ‘Notifications’ - 9to5Google

Following an accidental marketing leak in August and FCC listing last month, retail listings for the Fitbit Edge have now emerged. According to retail assets shared by Android Headlines, Google is m…

Gemini app limiting what models free & AI Plus users can access, AI Pro adding Deep Think - 9to5Google

Following the compute-based usage change in May, Google will soon introduce limits on which Gemini models free users and AI Plus subscribers can access. According to an updated support document this…

Google already rolling out Android 17 QPR3 Beta 1 for Pixel - 9to5Google

Following a QPR2 release earlier this week, Google today is rolling out Android 17 QPR3 Beta 1. This should see a stable release in March 2027. Heres everything new in Android 17 QPR3 Beta 1 [Galler…

HP’s MacBook Neo competitor is $699 with an OLED display and plenty of catches - 9to5Google

The PC market was caught flat-footed by Apple’s MacBook Neo launch earlier this year, and while that laptop’s aggressive pricing strategy has already been forced to adapt to market conditions, it’s o…

Google Home update rolling out with better 'Find My Phone' voice commands, smart home improvements - 9to5Google

A new Google Home update has arrived with various improvements including better support for the “Find My Phone” voice command on Gemini speakers. In the Gemini for Home early access branch, Google s…

Samsung Galaxy Tab S12 series goes official from $1,199 with Photoshop pre-installed - 9to5Google

Samsung is today officially launching its new Galaxy Tab S12 series with the Tab S12+ and Tab S12 Ultra delivering big displays, powerful specs, and some new software tricks too. Available starting …

Android 17 QPR2 enables Pixel 11 Pro HiLight for messages - 9to5google.com

With Android 17 QPR2 Beta 6.1, HiLight on the Pixel 11 Pro series now supports message notifications. After updating, go to Settings > System > HiLight for the new Messages from favorites: Glo…

The Googlebook marketing push starts with Henry Cavill - 9to5google.com

Ahead of next months launch, Google is beginning the marketing push for Googlebooks with Henry Cavill. The company announced today that it partnered with actor and tech enthusiast Henry Cavill to he…

Asus Googlebook shows off a big trackpad and plenty of ports in leaked images [Gallery] - 9to5Google

New images of a Googlebook laptop from Asus have surfaced, showing off of selection of ports and a big ol’ trackpad. We first caught a glimpse at Asus’ Googlebook last month, and now new images offe…

Samsung’s battery upgrades for Galaxy S27 Ultra and Pro leak – is it enough? - 9to5Google

A new leak reveals the battery sizes of Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy S27 Ultra and S27 Pro including some long overdue upgrades, but do you think it’s enough? Following Samsung’s adoption of silicon-ca…

Google goes in-depth, and a bit NSFW, on Noto 3D emoji as Android rollout expands

Google Design published a more detailed explanation of Noto 3D today as it expands beyond Pixel devices. Google explains that the design process for Noto 3D in...

Google rolling out Android 17 QPR2 Beta 5 for Pixel - 9to5Google

Android 17 QPR2 Beta 5 now available for Pixel devices, with this release nearly three weeks since the last update. Beta 5 addresses the following issues: <ul><li>Changing a Bluetooth device type i…

Samsung starts rolling out Android 17 with One UI 9, confirms initial list of Galaxy devices - 9to5Google

After months in beta, Samsung is now rolling out One UI 9, based on Android 17, to select Galaxy devices. Confirmed in a newsroom post, Samsung has officially started rolling out its One UI 9 update…

Google rolling out September 2026 update for Pixel Watch 2, 3, & 4 - 9to5Google

As part of the September 2026 Feature Drop, Google today is rolling out a Wear OS update to the Pixel Watch 2, 3, and 4. Google shared the following build numbers this afternoon, but the factory and…

Android rolling out passkey transfers between password managers - 9to5Google

Google announced today that Android now offers a system-level way to transfer passwords and passkeys between credential managers. In the past, transferring credentials between password managers invo…

Google Messages slowly rolling out fix for bug that randomly sends old texts to other people - 9to5Google

A bug in Google Messages is causing the app to randomly send old text messages to other random people and, while it’s still happening, a fix is slowly on the way. The issue at play here sees Google …

How to check if Motion Assist has rolled out to your Android 17 phone - 9to5Google

Following the announcement on Tuesday, Google is slowly rolling out Motion Assist to phones running Android 17. Once rolled out, you can search for motion assist in the Settings app. The long way is…

Lenovo IdeaPad Vibe is a MacBook Neo competitor starting at $699 - 9to5Google

Lenovo is taking on the MacBook Neo with a colorful new laptop the IdeaPad Vibe. Announced at Lenovo Innovation World ahead of IFA, the Lenovo IdeaPad Vibe is squarely aimed at Apple’s most affordab…

Motorola is finally making a new Wear OS watch and it’s not called the Moto 360 - 9to5Google

It’s finally happening. Motorola is making a new Wear OS smartwatch, but it’s not a new Moto 360 this is the Moto Watch Ultra. Rewinding the clock, the Moto 360 is perhaps still the most iconic Andr…

Anker is combining its Eufy, Soundcore, and brands into two ‘Anker’ groups - 9to5Google

At IFA 2026, Anker is not only unveiling a bunch of new products, but also announcing that it is merging all of its core brands into one sort of with Eufy, Soundcore, and others going away. Existing…

Dell's new 14S laptop exists to challenge MacBook Neo and, somehow, might be even cheaper - 9to5Google

Apple’s MacBook Neo has made waves in the laptop world because it’s a remarkably well-built and reliable laptop at a very affordable price though one that’s a bit higher now thanks to RAMageddon. Del…

Samsung’s Android 17-based One UI 9 beta expands to these Galaxy phones this month - 9to5Google

Samsung is expanding its Android 17 / One UI 9 beta program to several new Galaxy smartphones this month, signaling that the stable release isn’t too far away. One UI 9, based on Android 17, is live…

Google rolling out Pixel Watch 5 September update - 9to5Google

Following last months launch, Google is rolling out the first update (September 2026) for the Pixel Watch 5 today. The Pixel Watch 5 goes from CD5A.260611.008 to CP3A.260905.002. This remains Wear O…