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Following the last major release nearly a month ago, Google is rolling out Android 16 QPR1 Beta 3.1 for the Pixel today.

Google’s Tab Group tweaks continue with Chrome 139 for Android, which also makes a handful of other small changes across the browser.

A detailed specs leak for the Pixel 10 Pro Fold has revealed two interesting new details, including that this will be the first foldable with an IP68 dust/water resistance rating, while also showing that Google is finally upgrading its storage specs.

With how often trip-planning appears as a Gemini demo at various keynotes and developer conferences, it seemed like only a matter of time before Google Flights got some AI attention itself. Today, Google’s announcing an expansion of Flights to include AI-based cost-saving measures, but you’ll need to be pretty easy-going in your travel plans to use it.

Philips Hue appears to be preparing a new “Bridge Pro” setup that turns your smart lights into motion sensors, while also supporting more devices.

Ahead of their launch later this month, new regulatory leaks reiterate the size of the Pixel 10, Pixel 10 Pro, and Pixel 10 Pro XL batteries while also hinting at minor repairability improvements.

The Gemini app is widely rolling out a pair of big quality-of-life improvements on Android with search and direct copying.

Samsung usually celebrates Earth Day by offering its previous generations of flagship smartphones through its “Certified Re-Newed” refurbishment program, just as it did this year with the Galaxy S24. In a first for the company, though, Samsung’s also offering refurbished foldables through this same program, though you’ll still need some serious cash to pick one up.

Despite the FDA’s requests to remove the blood pressure tracking tool in Whoop’s new fitness tracker, the company has stated that it will not comply, as the use case is “non-medical.”

OnePlus is making a considerable change with its Android 16 update which will require users to fill out an application before having the ability to unlock their bootloader.

It seems like the wait might be over, and the Google Pixel 10 series will get Qi2 magnetic charging, including the Pixel 10 Pro Fold.

Alongside the app, Google Wallet’s NFC tap-to-pay animation is getting a M3 Expressive redesign.

Next week, Google will take to the stage to announce, among other things, the Pixel 10 lineup. It’s been a long time coming; we first started hearing about the Pixel 10 over two years ago, when word of its TSMC-made Tensor G5 chipset first started leaking. As is usual for Google launches, countless renders and rumors have painted a pretty clear picture of the entire series, pairing an all-too-familiar exterior with, seemingly, some pretty meaningful under-the-hood changes.

If you’re noticing some issues with your Android Auto experience as of late, you’re not alone, as users are reporting problems with the display looking washed out, as well as the Spotify app having broken controls.

Pixel phones are getting a new card carousel overlay when you launch Google Wallet with a double-tap of the power button.

Google Messages for Android has now rolled out Sensitive Content Warnings that blur nude images.

After starting last month, Google is widely rolling out a Gemini homepage redesign on the web that introduces a Tools menu.

After simplifying to three items in the bottom bar earlier this year, Google Photos is rolling out a new “Create” tab.