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In starting the Gemini for Home voice assistant preview today, Google also shared when Gemini for Google TV is coming to more devices, like the Google TV Streamer. 

Gboard for Android is rolling out a new Flick keys shortcut that lets you quickly enter numbers and symbols with a swipe down.

Roughly a decade ago, Google pulled the plug on its alluring modular “Project Ara” smartphone. All this time later, though, prototypes are still out there, with some new videos offering another look at the device.

After the tenth addition earlier this month, Google Wallet on Android is now rolling out support for Puerto Rico IDs.

Samsung has made it clear that the Galaxy Watch 5 series will eventually get Wear OS 6. A new update is rolling out, but it isn’t One UI 8 based on Wear OS 6.

Google is beginning to roll out the Gemini for Home voice assistant in the US for devices set to English on all Nest speakers and displays from the past decade. Make sure you’re enrolled in the Early Access program.

Threads launched a new feature that allows for more expression. “Ghost posts” let you post disappearing content to Threads that automatically vanishes from everyone’s feed 24 hours later, just like Instagram stories. Here’s how to create them.

There has been some fear that Samsung’s rising memory costs would impact other manufacturers that use its DRAM in devices. Apparently, shortages are affecting the memory fabricator so much that Samsung’s own Galaxy phones may see a price increase.

After months of speculation and leaks, most involving animations alone, Samsung has finally pulled back the curtain and shown off the Galaxy TriFold in person. Apparently, Samsung still wants to launch the device before the year is up.

Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy Z Fold 8 is reportedly set for another big upgrade cycle, with the device set to both get an overdue battery upgrade while also bringing back S Pen support.

We’ve known for a while now that Google is working on a successor to this year’s excellent Pixel 9a. Now, thanks to a new leak, we’re getting our first glimpse at what the Pixel 10a might actually look like when it arrives on store shelves.

The band situation with Pixel Watch has always been rough, especially if you want a nice leather band. But, finally, the day has come, as Nomad is now shipping a premium leather band for Pixel Watch that’s absolutely worth a look.

YouTube for Android TV is now bringing the account switcher to the application’s initial startup to help ensure the right person is logged in.

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. Some features apply to end users, while others are aimed at developers.

Google is opening up access to the major Fitbit app redesign on Android this week, but there’s a long list of features not available in the preview release just yet.

Welcome to The Sideload episode 10, a NewGeekGuide podcast. This week, Will is joined by Steve Radochia, mobile author at Android Police and the creator behind his YouTube channel, StevealiciousTech. Together, Steve and Will break down the trends that defined 2025’s smartphones, from ultra-thin hardware to the state of foldables and, of course, the big debate surrounding Tensor G5. It’s an incredibly nerdy conversation, and one die-hard smartphone fans won’t want to miss.

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With Wear OS 6 not available on the Pixel Watch, Google is rolling out an October 2025 update to the original device.