Samsung’s Galaxy Z Flip 7 looks to be a bigger surprise than initially expected, with the first hands-on leak confirming reports of a bigger cover display and thinner hardware, and it looks good.

If you’ve updated to Android 16 and noticed that your Google Pixel device is slower to wake up or get past the lockscreen, you’re not alone.

Rolling out with the latest update, Spotify is getting a redesign on Android Auto and also adding support for “Jam” on the car’s display.

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.

We know a lot about the Galaxy Watch 8 series already, but a new leak is now baring all, with full specs and details around all three new smartwatches, including the higher prices.

Updates this week to the Gemini app on Android and iPhone introduce a new app icon that adopts the four Google colors.

Nothing mostly gets eyes for its smartphones at this point, but it’s audio that put this brand on the map. Over time, Nothing has built up a reputation for delivering excellent value in its audio products and rock solid sound quality at the same time. The Nothing Ear series blew away my expectations last year, so I was thrilled to hear the company was working on a pair of over-ear headphones. After hours of listening, though, I have mixed feelings about Nothing Headphone (1), as they don’t quite deliver the same charm as the earbuds.

This is your roundup of all the most notable 4th of July deals we have gathered today and over the last week. The are inbound next week, so we have a tighter list of discounts to browse today in anticipation of even lower prices next week. That said there are also plenty of early Prime Day deals already live alongside some notable Google exclusives, and return lows on Samsung gear as well as a host of accessories, home goods, smart home upgrades, e-bikes, and much more. 

Following a hands-on image leak earlier this week, an Amazon listing has surfaced with what seems to be a quick look at the Galaxy Z Fold 7 and its super-thin profile.

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. 

Compared to the Pixel 10 series, the Pixel Watch 4 has yet to extensively leak this cycle. That’s now changing with details about Pixel Watch 4 colors across cases and bands.

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.