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Google Clock for Wear OS is now exclusive to the Pixel Watch
Like the Weather app, Google officially announced today that Clock for Wear OS is now only available for the Pixel Watch.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle study finds Android avoids 58% more spam and scam texts compared to iOS
As part of Cybersecurity Awareness Month, Google partnered with YouGov to commission a survey of over 5,000 smartphone users throughout the US, India, and Brazil, and their findings surrounding spam and scam texts might surprise you.
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Deals: Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra up to $530 off, Galaxy Z Flip 6 $670 off, OnePlus 15 early bird discounts, more
Today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break deals are ready to go down below. Firstly, we have unlocked Samsung S25 Ultra models at $530 off today (open-box with a 1-year warranty) alongside a deep discount on the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 band new at $670 off the original list price. Those offers also join the early bird discounts on the new OnePlus 15 – you can secure a $50 discount and FREE $299 gift just for starters – as well as Samsung’s Odyssey 27-inch QHD 360Hz OLED gaming monitor at $300 off. Everything awaits below
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Threads adding ‘Reply Approvals’ to combat online trolls and spam
Meta is launching another new update for Threads that can be used to “keep discussions on-topic” by manually approving replies to a post before it’s seen by everyone.
Expand Expanding CloseSamsung beats Apple in global smartphone shipments again, in part thanks to Galaxy Z Fold 7
Worldwide smartphone market share remains largely unchanged as Samsung and Apple continue to battle it out for the top spot in global shipments. Partly due to a successful Galaxy Z Fold 7 launch, Samsung holds the top spot.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Maps prepares black & white ‘Power saving mode’ on Android [Gallery]
Google Maps is preparing a new “Power saving mode” behind the scenes on its Android app, which does away with color and only shows the absolutely essential details in exchange for improving your battery life.
Expand Expanding CloseWhat Google Material 3 Expressive redesigns are rolling out [Updated]
Google announced its new design language in May. Material 3 Expressive redesigns have been rolling out to Google apps since then, but the Pixel 10 and Android 16 QPR1 launch really kicked things off. Here’s our list of what’s available and still to come on Android phones.
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Users who need to take advantage of T-Mobile’s payment arrangements in uncertain times will need to do it all in app – no more in-store visits allowed.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Play now allows Android apps to use other billing systems in the US
Following a court ruling, Google has been forced to open up the Play Store in the US to allow Android apps to use other billing systems or direct users to alternate pricing options.
Expand Expanding CloseSamsung teases Exynos for ‘key flagship’ phones in 2026, hinting at Galaxy S26 takeover
Samsung seems to be committed to making Exynos SoCs a bigger deal in its own flagship lineup, and that likely starts with the Exynos 2600 in the Galaxy S26 series.
Expand Expanding CloseNothing’s bizarre new lock screen ‘ads’ want you to visit this sketchy clickbait farm [Gallery]
Nothing’s new “Lock Glimpse” feature delivers a rotating selection of wallpapers on the lock screen of the Phone (3a) Lite, but what’s bizarre is what happens when you click the attached link, because all of the content is from a strange website of clickbait farm websites.
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YouTube will upgrade video and thumbnail file size limits ‘soon’
YouTube is preparing to support higher-quality content, including larger video upload sizes and higher file size limits for thumbnails.
Expand Expanding CloseSamsung Internet is coming to PC with Galaxy AI, cross-device sync support
Regardless of whether agentic AI is the future of the web, the AI-based browser wars are really starting to heat up. Following the launches of AI-focused tools from Perplexity and OpenAI, Samsung is throwing its hat in the ring with the arrival of its Android-based browser on PC.
Expand Expanding CloseGemini app hits 650+ million monthly users as Google/YouTube reports 300M subscribers
Alphabet today reported Q3 2025 earnings, and CEO Sundar Pichai shared that the Gemini app has over 650 million active users.
Expand Expanding CloseAndroid 16 QPR2 Beta 3.2 rolling out with Pixel bug fixes
Google is following last week’s patch after the initial release with Android 16 QPR2 Beta 3.2 today for Pixel devices.
Expand Expanding CloseAlphabet reports Q3 2025 revenue of $102.3 billion
Alphabet today announced Q3 2025 earnings with $102.3 billion in revenue. These numbers range from July to September. This is Alphabet’s “first-ever $100 billion quarter.”
Expand Expanding CloseWhat’s new in Google Home app 4.2 for Android, iOS
Following the last edition on Friday (which the Gemini for Home voice assistant requires), release notes for Google Home 4.2 are now available.
Expand Expanding CloseOppo Find X9 available globally in November with 7,500 mAh battery, 200MP camera from €999 [U]
Oppo’s latest flagship series has arrived, with the Oppo Find X9 and Find X9 Pro set to launch globally later this month. Here’s what they bring to the table.
Expand Expanding CloseThe Galaxy S26 Edge might live on, alongside Samsung’s self-inflicted mistakes
For a lineup set to debut in just a few months, the Galaxy S26 series sure seems to be in a constant state of flux. It wasn’t long ago that Samsung appeared set to launch a radically different trio of phones: the usual Galaxy S26 Ultra paired with a Plus-replacing Galaxy S26 Edge and a smaller Galaxy S26 “Pro.” It took less than the entirety of October for that all to fall apart, with the Edge seemingly scrapped and that “Pro” suffix dropped entirely. In other words, its vision for 2026 seemed to collapse overnight.
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Today’s Android app deals and freebies: Thimbleweed Park, WINCH IT OUT, more
Your mid-week lineup of the best Android game and app deals is now ready ready to roll, including title like Last Roman Village, Wizards of Brandel, WINCH IT OUT, Thimbleweed Park, and more. You’ll also want to scope out the deals we have on Bose QuietComfort headphones and buds at up to $209 off as well as these discounts on Amazon’s entire eero Wi-Fi 7 mesh system range, and up $113 off Pixel Watch 4 models, but all of the apps are waiting down below.
Read MoreNotebookLM gets ‘significantly improved’ chat: Saved history, 1M token context window
The chat feature in NotebookLM is getting significant improvements today to “performance, quality, and contextual understanding,” as well as the ability to set goals.
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MediaTek’s new Chromebook chip promises better battery life, fanless laptops in 2026
MediaTek has announced a new chipset for Chromebooks, which will debut in early 2026 with the promise of battery life improvements and the ability to run in fanless laptops.
Expand Expanding CloseYouTube adds AI-upscaled ‘Super Resolution’ for low-quality videos
YouTube has announced that it will start using AI to upscale low-quality videos with a new “Super Resolution” feature coming soon.
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Deals: Pixel Watch 4 up to $113 off, Amazon eero Wi-Fi 7 mesh systems, Bose QuietComfort headphones up to $209 off, more
Your 9to5Toys Lunch Break deals are now ready to roll starting with a chance to save up to $113 off the new Pixel Watch 4. While deals on brand new units have been just about nonexistent, Best Buy has some open-box units in “excellent” condition at up to $113 off today along the Pixel Watch 3 brand new at $200. Those offers sit alongside deals on Amazon’s entire eero Wi-Fi 7 mesh system, these Bose QuietComfort headphones and buds at up to $209 off and some deep deals on Anker charging gear. Get a closer look down below.
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