With the launch of the Pixel 9a, the 7a has, as expected, left the Google Store in all regions. However, the Pixel 8a has been discounted almost everywhere except the US.

After offering voluntary exits in January, Google is said to have laid off “hundreds of employees” in the division responsible for Android, Chrome, Pixel, and more.

After starting earlier this week, Google has rolled out the redesigned Keep for Android “Quick capture” widget. 

Google’s new Pixel 9a still doesn’t have Qi2, just like the flagship models that released last year, but the new mid-range device is picking up a huge selection of cases and accessories from Spigen’s “MagFit” lineup that, like Google’s phone, deliver a premium experience without the premium price tag.

After last month’s big update, the Android 15 April security patch is rolling out today for the Pixel 6, 6 Pro, 6a, 7, 7 Pro, 7a, Tablet, Fold, 8, 8 Pro, 8a, 9, 9 Pro, 9 Pro XL, 9 Pro Fold, and 9a. It follows a single-feature April 2025 Pixel Drop for Gemini Live’s new Astra capabilities.

Samsung is now offering a replacement (or spare) charging case for the Galaxy Ring, but it costs a hefty $90.

We are now ready to collect all of today’s best Android game and app deals. Just be sure to also scope out the pre-order deals on the new Google Pixel 9a – you can score one from $99 with a trade-in and score a FREE $100 Google Store credit – as well as the launch deals on the brand new Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE/+ and the massive $1,800 price drop on its 85-inch 2024 The Frame TV. As for the apps, highlights include titles like Titan Quest: Ultimate, Suzy Cube, Endurance, KORG Kaossilator, and more. Heed below for a closer look. 

Samsung is bringing a new update to its latest Wear OS smartwatches, with the Galaxy Watch 7 and Galaxy Watch Ultra now getting an April 2025 update.

It’s been expected that Samsung would eventually roll out One UI 7 to the Galaxy Z Fold and Flip series, though the “when” was nothing short of in the air. Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Flip 6 users are starting to see One UI 7 available in the US.

Following quite a few leaks, Motorola has posted a brief video on social media teasing the launch of new 2025 Razr foldables coming later this month.

After setting up and updating, your Pixel 9a will still be running Android 15 QPR1 instead of QPR2.

The all-new Pixel 9a pre-orders have finally gone live with a FREE $100 Google Store credit and trade-in options that can net you one for just $99 – here’s our hands-on review of Google’s latest. Next up we have another new release with the launch of the Galaxy Tab S10 FE/+ – up to $350 off with trade-in and 50% off the Book Cover Keyboard Slim – alongside ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 OLED laptop at $390 off and a massive $1,800 off Samsung’s The Frame TV. All of that and more awaits below in today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break.

After being delayed to fix the “Meda in China” typo, the OnePlus Watch 3 is once again available for purchase, but with a huge change to its price.

Google is hinting at some form of glasses integration with Android Auto through a new beta update, but there are some questions.

As promised, Samsung has started the rollout of One UI 7 to Galaxy users in the US, starting with the Galaxy S24 series.

Compared to past years, the 2025 A-Series doesn’t feel like a variant of the main line. Rather, the Google Pixel 9a is its own thing that most people will be quite happy with. 

MediaTek just announced the new Dimensity 9400+ chipset for Android devices. This SoC comes as a generational upgrade over the existing Dimensity 9400, including some changes to NPU operations for better AI performance.

The One UI 7 rollout was slated for April 10, and Samsung has made good on that promise with a massive rollout now well underway in Europe.

As previewed last month, Chrome 135 for Android is rolling out an edge-to-edge design for the bottom of your screen. 

Samsung just started rolling out its big One UI 7 update earlier this week, and with it comes an unexpected addition in the form of cross-device YouTube controls that appear through Live Notifications and the Now Bar.