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Today’s Android app deals and freebies: DRAGON QUEST V, WINCH IT OUT, more
This afternoon’s lineup of the best Android game and app deals are now ready to roll down below. Some of today’s highlights include titles like DRAGON QUEST V, VARIOUS DAYLIFE, WINCH IT OUT, 60 Parsecs!, and more. Just be sure to also scope out the discounts we have on Motorola’s affordable 2025 Moto G Power smartphone, the ongoing Galaxy Tab S11 deals with a FREE $150 storage upgrade, this shot at $420 off the 512GB Galaxy Z Fold 7, and Samsung’s most affordable Galaxy Tabs from $158 shipped. All of the apps await below.
Read MoreGemini 2.5 Deep Think scores competitive coding gold in ‘profound leap’ for abstract problem-solving
After a mathematics win in July, Gemini 2.5 Deep Think has now earned a gold-medal level performance in competitive coding.
Expand Expanding CloseAsk Gemini coming to Google Meet for Workspace customers
As previewed in April, Google Meet is rolling out an “Ask Gemini” capability for Workspace users. It’s framed as a “personal in-meeting advisor.”
Expand Expanding CloseGetPairr’s infotainment systems can replace Android Auto & CarPlay – how to get 20% off
Android Auto and CarPlay elevate your car’s infotainment experience, but GetPairr takes it a step further, and you can currently score a 20% off discount with our exclusive coupon 9T20 at checkout.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Discover getting more customization with ability to ‘Follow’ sites
Google sees Discover as a way to “catch up on your interests and the world,” and is rolling out two updates that allow for better personalization (“Follow on Google”) and variety.
Expand Expanding CloseThe next Pixel design will be the same and that’s not a bad thing [Video]
Google is sticking to a tried-and-tested Pixel design for the foreseeable future. This is not only a good thing, but it’s a great thing, and as the roadmap comes into focus, it makes even more sense the longer we look at things. Here’s why.
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Deals: 2025 Moto G Power $250, Galaxy Tabs from $158, Lenovo Legion Pro $650 off, more
Alongside the ongoing launch deals on the new Galaxy Tab S11 and S11 Ultra at up to $150 off with 2x storage upgrades, today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break is starting off with ultra affordable Samsung tablets and Android handsets. We have the S6 Lite and the A9+ starting from $158 shipped joined by Motorola’s affordable 2025 Moto G Power smartphone back at the $250 low alongside some notable laptop offers – ASUS’ ultra-thin Zenbook S 14 OLED touchscreen Copilot+ PC at $350 off and Lenovo’s fully-loaded RTX 5070 Ti Legion Pro 7i 16-inch OLED gaming laptop at $650 off. Everything awaits below in full detail.
Expand Expanding CloseNothing Phone (1) and (2) owners can score the Phone (3) for $300 off without a trade-in
Nothing OS 4.0 is right around the corner, but the company isn’t bringing its Android 16 upgrade to every smartphone. Following Carl Pei’s confirmation on social media that the Nothing Phone (1) won’t receive another major upgrade, the company is offering an exclusive deal to Nothing Phone (1) and (2) owners to upgrade to the brand’s latest smartphone.
Expand Expanding CloseNothing shows off Android 16 update with redesign, ‘Extra Dark’ mode, more AI [Video]
Ahead of its open beta launch “coming soon,” Nothing is showing off its Android 16 update, Nothing OS 4.0, and its new features and designs.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle rolling out new September 2025 OTA update to Pixel 10 and 10 Pro
Google today is rolling out another September 2025 OTA update for the Pixel 10, 10 Pro, and 10 Pro XL.
Expand Expanding CloseThese are some of our favorite magnetic Pixel 10 accessories with Qi2 so far
With the addition of Qi2 on the Pixel 10 series, the most important upgrade is a unified standard for case and accessory manufacturers to follow. That means we’re now seeing a large number of chargers, batteries, and other magnetic tools that agree on placement. Below is a breakdown of some of our favorite devices for the Pixel 10 series.
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Today’s Android app deals and freebies: giant collection of Final Fantasy and Mana titles, Chrono Trigger, more
Alongside an ongoing price drop on the fantastic DREDGE down below, today we have a massive collection of Final Fantasy deals emerging on the Google Play Store. Those deals also join the beloved Mana series as well the Android version of the iconic Chrono Trigger, Actraiser Renaissance, and more. And everything is waiting for you down below, just be sure to scope out today’s offers on TCL’s NXTPAPER 14 Android tablet, Samsung’s most affordable new Galaxy Z Flip phone, and the launch discount on the brand new 14-in-1 Anker Prime Docking Station.
Read MoreXiaomi 17 Pro has an iPhone-like design, but with a second display on the back [Video]
Ahead of its formal debut in the near future, Xiaomi is showing off the new Xiaomi 17 Pro, which has an iPhone-like camera bar on the back, but uses that real estate for a rear display.
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Deals: Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE $200 off, NXTPAPER 14 Android tablet $370, Anker power bank wall charger hybrid, more
Today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break is ready to roll starting with the return of $200 cash discounts on Samsung’s most affordable new Galaxy Z Flip phone alongside ongoing offers on Galaxy Z Fold 7, Galaxy S25 Edge, and the new Galaxy Tab S11. We also spotted the best price we have tracked on the TCL’s NXTPAPER 14 Android tablet down at $370 and a solid discount on Anker’s latest 9,600mAh Prime Power Bank with an onboard display that doubles as a wall charge, as well as the 30% off early bird deals on new Prime charging gear that launches later this month. Everything else awaits below.
Expand Expanding CloseNew ‘Google app for Windows’ brings Spotlight-esque local, Drive, web, and Lens search
Outside of Chrome, Drive, and Quick Share, Google rarely makes native desktop apps with everything usually being based in the browser. That’s changing today with a new experimental “Google app for Windows.”
Expand Expanding CloseSamsung’s Galaxy S26 series might skip out on charging speed upgrades after all
The Galaxy S26 series is just a few months away from its inevitable unveiling, and so far, it’s feeling like a bigger shake-up than usual for Samsung. Unfortunately, not every aspect of the company’s upcoming trio is getting an upgrade, with charging speeds sounding like one space where the S26 lineup might fall short compared to the competition.
Expand Expanding CloseYouTube Live adding joint horizontal/vertical streams, side-by-side ads
At Made on YouTube 2025, Live streaming got several notable updates for both Creators and audiences alike.
Expand Expanding CloseNothing will make its own OS for phones and beyond, first ‘AI-native devices’ in 2026
Alongside its latest funding round, Nothing’s Carl Pei is laying out a vision for the future of the company which, ambitiously, includes creating a new operating system for smartphones and beyond.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle releases colorful rope wrist straps for Pixel phones [Gallery]
Google is getting a little more adventurous in the accessory game with a new rope wrist strap offering for Pixel phones, or any device, for that matter – just not the Pixel Fold series.
Expand Expanding CloseYouTube Music adding album Pre-saves as Creators can soon turn audio podcasts into videos
At Made on YouTube 2025, the Google video site announced a slew of new AI features that Creators will soon be able to use. Here’s what’s new for YouTube Music and Podcasts.
Expand Expanding CloseAndroid 16’s next big update brings auto-themed icons, and apps can’t opt out
Last month brought our first look at Android 16 QPR2, with Google delivering its first beta just hours after the Pixel 10 launch event. Alongside other changes, the company is tweaking its monochrome icon settings first launched with Android 12, renaming the setting and finally auto-tinting icons that don’t follow Google’s Material You (and now, Material 3 Expressive) design recommendations. Nearly a month after this setting first changed, developers are getting some insight into the company’s plans for themed icons.
Expand Expanding CloseSamsung Health is placing AI front-and-center with upcoming chatbot update
Following in the footsteps of other fitness apps like Oura, Samsung Health is adding an AI assistant for users who want to dig a little deeper into their personal stats. It’s certainly not the worst way to incorporate a chatbot.
Expand Expanding CloseGemini app rolls out ‘Tools’ prompt bar redesign on Android, iOS
Following the web, the Gemini app on Android and iOS has rolled out the “Tools” redesign of the prompt bar and suggestions in recent days.
Expand Expanding CloseThe Sideload 004: The fantastical world of foldables
Welcome to episode 4 of The Sideload, a podcast by NewGeekGuide. This week, Will is joined by 9to5’s own Andrew Romero, hot off a recent review of Honor’s new Magic V5 foldable. Together, Andrew walks Will through what makes Honor’s latest device so enticing, where the software falls short, and what draws him to foldables in the first place. The two also explore the future of folding phones following Samsung’s excellent Galaxy Z Fold 7 and the ever-evolving rumor of a folding iPhone.