The Pixel 6a will receive an involuntary update next week that will significantly affect battery life due to reports of battery issues. Prior to that rollout, Google removed all OTA and factory images for the Pixel 6a.

The Nothing Phone (3) isn’t the company’s first real foray into the US — that’d be 2023’s $600 Nothing Phone (2) — but it does feel like it’s the first time the brand is taking this market seriously. I’m not sure it’s the right device.

Gems are customized instances of Gemini tailored for specific tasks. After previously being limited to the Gemini app, Gems are now coming to the Gmail, Docs, and other Google Workspace side panels.

Honor has just launched its Magic V5 foldable in China, reclaiming its title as the world’s thinnest foldable, but only if you ignore its massive camera bump.

Following reports of battery issues on Pixel 6a, Google has detailed a mandatory Android 16 update for these devices that, for some, will have a major impact on battery life. Here’s what the company is detailing for now.

This afternoon’s roundup of the best Android game and app deals is now ready to go featuring titles like Anodyne, Psychofunk, Vectronom, Homo Machina, and more. Just be sure to score your FREE $50 Samsung credit while you still can and scope out the up to $300 in FREE credits joining the new Smart Monitor lineup, not to mention the early Prime Day Amazon Echo smart speaker deals now live from $22, LG’s 65-inch 2025 C5 OLED Smart TV at over $1,000 off, and the unlocked Titanium JetBlack Galaxy S25 Edge at $220 off as well. All of the app deals await below. 

The M3 Expressive rollout continues today with more of the Android 16 QPR1 system UI getting refreshed, including the Privacy dashboard and app permission prompts.

Today’s deals are kicking off with some notable Samsung offers to join the ongoing series 7 Galaxy foldable reserve credit you can score for FREE and the up to $300 in FREE credit on the new Smart Monitors. Amazon is now offering its best post-launch deal on the JetBlack Galaxy S25 Edge at $220 off alongside up to up to $350 off Samsung’s Galaxy Book Copilot+ PCs. Next up, we spotted the best price to date on the beloved new LG 65-inch 2025 C5 OLED Smart TV at over $1,000 off, refurb Google Pixel Buds Pro 2 down at $110, and loads of early Prime Day deals on Amazon Echo smart speakers, Fire tablets, and more. Everything awaits below. 

Xiaomi has a new Google TV-powered streaming stick headed to market and while the company has yet to actually announce the product, you can already buy it, and one of our readers has shared images of the device in the flesh too.

Google is rolling out the new Gemini icon to Android, while this app update also brings some tweaks and new shortcuts to the homescreen widget.

While Samsung has been teasing its AI-powered Ballie since 2020, it was thought that the company would actually launch the robot this summer. New reports from industry sources indicate that Samsung’s Ballie may be struggling with an identity crisis, and another delay is to follow.

A jury is ordering Google to pay $314.6 million in damages for acquiring and misusing data from Android users in California without their permission.

The Google Home app is adding a new form of access to your home, with a “Member” role now broadly available with more customization and access limits, as well as support for a child’s account.

Nothing has confirmed that its Android 16 update, Nothing OS 4.0, will be available before the end of September.

In addition to the upcoming editor redesign, Google Photos is revamping the app’s photo view.

The Nothing Phone (3) is, undoubtedly, the best phone the company has put out to date, but despite the messaging that this is a “true flagship,” it’s not. That said, I think I like this new chapter for the Nothing Phone.

The new Gemini logo continues to roll out today, while Google has made a tweak to the model picker that prioritizes function over version.

Tuesday lineup of fresh new Android app deals via Google Play are now ready to roll below. Alongside the app discounts, we are also tracking $300 off Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra and $100 off Book Cover keyboard slim bundles as well as up to $350 off Samsung’s Galaxy Book Copilot+ PCs and a ton of early Prime Day deals on Fire tablets, Echo smart speakers, and more. Head below for a closer look at today’s Android game and app deals. 

Nothing has broken away from the LED-laden rear panel that users love, and has introduced the Nothing Phone (3) with something called a “Glyph Matrix.” The new display technically offers more than Nothing’s previous phones, including interaction with proprietary games.

Cloud storage is useful in a ton of different ways, and pCloud has a killer offer to share with 9to5Google readers that includes a huge discount on a lifetime of cloud storage, but also includes upgraded encryption as a free gift. Here’s what you need to know.