For the third release in a row, Google has teased that the next Android 16 preview update is officially coming Thursday, April 17 with Beta 4.

Google is rolling out an update to Pixel Camera 9.8 that presumably addresses some bugs. This is the first patch for the Pixel 9a following last week’s launch.

Last week, Google started widely rolling out Gemini Live camera and screen sharing to Advanced subscribers, and the Project Astra-powered capabilities will soon be free for all Android users.

This afternoon’s lineup of Android game and app deals is now live and waiting for you down below as usual. On your way down, be sure to stop by the deals we are tracking today, starting off with Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra at up to $443 off alongside Nothing’s CMF Buds Pro 2 at $47 and Samsung’s Galaxy Chromebook Plus at its lowest price of the year, not to mention the ongoing $300 price drops on unlocked Google Pixel 9/Pro devices. As for the apps, highlight include titles like Atom RPG, Ailment, Eight-Minute Empire, and more. Everything awaits below. 

Microsoft has announced a slew of new Xbox updates this week, including support for buying games and Game Pass via the Android app.

When trying to find out when your Pixel will get updates and support, you might be left frustrated that Google is being less explicit with end-of-life dates for the lineup.

Is now the time to upgrade from the Pixel 7a to the brand-new Pixel 9a? Well, maybe. However, there is more to the equation than meets the eye. Here’s what you need to know.

After previewing back in September, the Google Wallet Android app can now show the real-time status of trains, starting in two countries. 

Your mid-week lineup of the best Android, Chromebook, and accessory deals is now live and ready to go. Firstly, we are kicking things off with a $150 price drop on the latest Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra alongside some open-box offers with full warranties at as much as $443 off the going rates. We also spotted Nothing’s CMF Buds Pro 2 down at $47 in all four colorways as well as Samsung’s Galaxy Chromebook Plus – one of the thinnest and lightest out there – at $125 off the list. All of that and more awaits below in today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break.

Galaxy users can’t exactly seem to catch a break between the delayed One UI 7 launch and now a delayed rollout. After One UI 7 was recently delayed due to a severe bug, Samsung released an updated schedule, pushing some devices out to July.

While we’re still waiting on Samsung to resume its One UI 7 rollout, leaks keep rolling in regarding One UI 8, the Android 16 update for Galaxy devices. Another hands-on leak provides additional detail as to what’s new in Samsung’s next release.

Nothing is gearing up for its next smartphone launch with teasers for the CMF Phone 2 Pro while also releasing its latest pair of earbuds.

Android alarms improved greatly when OEMs made customization easier, such as adding a unique tone or scheduling them out. In One UI 7, Samsung now allows users to set specific volumes for each alarm by tweaking the settings.

Google Assistant launched on the Sense and Versa smartwatches in 2020. Now, it’s shutting down.

A minor bug with the selfie camera on the Pixel 9a means that if you attempt to take photos using the front-facing system in low light scenarios, you might see the image preview flicker before hitting the shutter button.

After testing started in earnest last October, Google Chrome is beginning to roll out the bottom address bar option on Android to the stable channel.

As Pixel 10 leaks keep rolling, a set of alleged wallpapers for the Pixel 10, Pixel 10 Pro, and Pixel 10 Pro XL have hit the web as a bit of a departure from the company’s prior themes.

In an update to Pixel devices and even some other phones like Samsung Galaxy devices, Gboard in Android now offers a unique approach to Voice Typing. It now goes beyond hitting the voice button and becomes an entirely separate feature; here’s how to use it.

With a new model coming soon, Walmart is offering a discount on its already-cheap Google TV streaming stick which currently costs under $13.

Given how excessive battery drain is one “one of the most significant frustrations for Android users,” Google is starting a new effort to help developers optimize the wake lock behavior of their apps.