App shortcuts were introduced with Android 7.1 in October 2016. They’ve seen some UI changes over the years, but they’ve mostly stayed the same.

Samsung’s Android 15 update, One UI 7, has been heavily delayed, with the stable rollout only due to start next week – a whopping six months after Google first finalized Android 15. Things appear to be moving much faster for One UI 8, though, with Samsung’s Android 16 update reportedly set to debut alongside the company’s next generation foldables.

Google’s Android Auto platform is constantly evolving, adding new features and changing others. For some users, a handy new option seems to have been made available with the option to press a readily available button to exit back to your car’s infotainment system.

Welcome to episode 48 of Pixelated, a podcast by 9to5Google. This week, we talk about the Pixel 10 Pro Fold renders and Pixel 10 camera rumors.

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If you don’t have a mobile-specific signature in Gmail for Android or iOS, Google will now use your web signature.

The latest Google Search easter egg is more elaborate than usual with the ability to catch 151 Pokémon. 

It’s been all about Switch 2 games this week, and while Nintendo has now officially delayed the pre-order date, the launch is still on track and you can check out the console in action in our hands-on video right here. But for now we are taking a look at the Android games, including highlights like Death Road to Canada, 911 Operator, BE-A Walker, Drink Water Reminder, and more. Head below for a closer look at today’s Android game and app deals. 

In January, Gemini Live gained a “Talk Live about this” feature, and it should now be more widely available on Android.  

There aren’t many trackers for Android’s Find My Device network, but one of our favorites is the Moto Tag, which is why it’s frustrating that it’s been so hard to purchase for a while. Now, finally, you can easily buy a single Moto Tag with quick delivery via Amazon.

Alongside the launch of Samsung’s new Vision AI smart TVs with Galaxy Watch gesture control, we are tracking of notable deals from the brand today – Samsung Galaxy SmartTag 2 trackers at $14.50 each, Galaxy Watch 7 at a giant $130 off, andGalaxy Buds 3 at the Amazon all-time low. On the Google side of things, Target has Google Pixel 9 at $250 off with 9 Pro models now at $300 off alongside Lenovo’s Chromebook Flex 3i with a 15.6-inch touchscreen back at its $300 all-time low. All of that and more awaits below in today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break.

Samsung has promised that its long-awaited rollout of One UI 7 will start on April 7, but the beta isn’t done just yet, as the Galaxy A55 has just joined the party.

Ahead of next week’s launch, the Google Pixel 9a has already undergone a teardown.

Walmart has a new “Onn 4K Plus” streaming device on the way, and the hardware seems like it’s going to fill a gap left by the death of the Chromecast.

YouTube is continuing to remove grandfathered pricing for its Premium subscription service. 

As of Thursday afternoon (PT), more Gemini app users on Android are seeing Astra’s Live camera and screen sharing capabilities.

Intel Unison was a strong tool for Android and iOS users that wanted to share files, check messages, and more. Now, it seems like Intel is shutting that app down, leaving some users without a strong option for PC connection.

With the introduction of new, increased tariffs on incoming goods into the US, things are likely to get much more expensive. Using a price tracking tool online can help you determine what has and hasn’t increased in price. Here are some of our favorites.

In recent weeks, some Google Photos users haven’t been able to save their Magic Editor creations, but a fix is now available.

Last month Google announced that Android Auto would now allow users to play select Android games on their car’s display, but the requirement to do so is not what we initially thought.

The CMF Phone (1) from Nothing was a surprising release last year with its affordable price tag and overall stellar experience. Now, the CMF Phone (2) is being teased with a potentially questionable change.