Welcome to episode 60 of Pixelated, a podcast by 9to5Google. This week, Damien, Abner, and Will talk through Nothing’s latest launch event, including the company’s first flagship Android phone, the Nothing Phone (3). From its divisive design to its new Glyph Matrix display, there’s a lot to take in, as the company seemingly pivots towards a more premium market.

The trio also speculate on what Gemini’s new four-color icon could mean for the future of Google as a company. Is this simply about aligning the logo with Google’s standard theming, or does it tell us something about where Search and Gemini are headed in the future?

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A leak today provides a better idea of what first-party accessories, like Pixel Buds 2a, Google could announce alongside the Pixel 10 series in a few weeks.

With its update coming next week, Google has now confirmed how much it will pay out towards a new phone for Pixel 6a owners who will be affected by an upcoming battery reduction.

We are now ready to scope out all of the best Android game and app deals ahead of the July 4th holiday tomorrow. Just remember to go secure your FREE $50 Samsung credit by dropping your email down here (no commitments to buy anything) and check out the ongoing $300 in FREE credit you can score on the new Samsung Smart Monitors. We also have a new all-time low on the Kindle Scribe tablet-meets-reader as well as 20% off the official Galaxy Watch Ultra Marine Band, and Google Pixel Watch 3 at up to $132 off. As for the apps, you’ll find everything waiting for you down below. 

We’re not expecting the July 2025 Pixel update to start rolling out until next week, but Verizon’s changelog provides an early preview.

While it’s not fully available in the current stable Android 16 release, Live Updates are on their way, and Google has quietly released new documentation for developers looking to utilize the feature, while also offering a better example of the functionality with Google Maps.

Today’s best discounts feature loads of on Amazon tech (Echos speakers, hubs, displays, tablets, and more) alongside Google Pixel Watch 3 at up to $152 off and some Galaxy tablet offers – $300 off Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra and $330 off Galaxy Tab S9 at $470. We also have Samsung’s 2TB T9 portable SSD at the 2025 low, Alienware’s Black Friday in July sale at up to $900 off, a massive $1,700 off the launch price on Hisense’s latest 144Hz 85-inch frame-style smart TV, and some exclusive Google Nest deals at up to $90 off (Doorbell, cameras, and Wifi Pro). Everything awaits below.

Qi2 has turned into a lot of disappointment as the magnetic standard continues to be mostly ignored, and Samsung also seems less than enthused as its official Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Flip 7 cases continue to show that the company isn’t fully investing in the idea yet.

Samsung might have a foldable launch on the horizon, but that doesn’t mean a new leak can’t have us looking forward to what’s next for its non-folding flagships.

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. 

You might feel like Samsung’s upcoming slate of foldables couldn’t possibly leak anymore than they already have, but you’d be wrong. We’re getting our first hands-on images of a real-world Galaxy Z Fold 7 today, and it’s looking as promising as expected.

It’s no secret that Samsung is working on a “tri-fold” device, but its appearance has been a mystery for quite some time. Now, though, we’re getting a first look courtesy of an animation found in One UI 8.

Veo 3, Google’s latest video generation model, is now available around the world in the Gemini app for AI Pro subscribers.

Google is giving Android TV a rare update, with some new promoted categories appearing on the homescreen for some.

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.