After introducing last month, Android 16 Beta 4 has removed the new Battery health stats page for a number of Pixel owners.

Earlier this week, Apple’s Beats brand announced a USB-C cable that it is advertising as “universally compatible” and, in a rare event, sees an Android phone in an Apple-made ad.

As we do annually, we’re curious to know which Google Pixel phone you use as your primary device – and 2025 is no exception.

Google has been working on Android XR, its platform for smart glasses and mixed reality headsets, for a while now and offered a first glimpse late last year. During the recent TED2025 conference, Google offered the first live demo of Android XR in action on a pair of prototype smart glasses, and now that demo is readily available to view.

Google is aware of an issue today with Cast (previously “Chromecast built-in”) not working “on certain VIZIO TV models from 2016-2020.”

A subtle change in Android 16 Beta 4 adds Dynamic Color to the always-on display (AOD) clocks. 

A curious change in Android 16 Beta 4 sees Google darken artwork in the media player on Pixel devices.

Beta 4 of Android 16 is now available as Google’s next major OS update nears the end of the development process.

After just launching a few days ago, the brand-new Pixel 9a is now eligible to enroll in the Android 16 Beta with the release of Beta 4.

Google is rolling out Android 16 Beta 4 today to Pixel devices as the first release candidate build ahead of the consumer launch. It’s available now as an on-device OTA, with factory images not yet live.

After briefly detailing last week, Google is rolling out Gemini 2.5 Flash in preview today. A “thinking budget” lets developers control how much reasoning occurs depending on the prompt and use case. 

While foldable phones have been on the market for quite some time now, the idea of a foldable e-ink reader has somehow not been produced until just now, as Chinese brand mooInk has just launched the “V.”

Thursday afternoon’s roundup of the best Android game and app deals is now ready to go, as per usual down below. On your way to scope them out, be sure to check out the deals we have on the new 165Hz Hisense U8 mini-LED Google smart TVs at up to $800 off as well as discounts on Galaxy Watch 7 models and this rare deal on the Google TV Streamer (4K) down at $79. As for the apps, highlights include titles like Little Big Workshop, SpongeBob SquarePants, Chicken Police – Paint it RED!, No More Buttons, and more. Hit the fold for more. 

Over the years, Google marketing has compared the Pixel to the iPhone. There was notably the Phone X vs. Pixel 3a Night Sight campaign in 2019. The latest example — Pixel 9a vs. iPhone 16e — makes for the most explicit comparison to date.

According to a new leak, Motorola has a new Razr “Ultra” device in the works that has a 7-inch foldable display, an upgraded chip, and more.

According to hints in Google’s code, Gemini is seemingly on its way to cars with Android Automotive in a move that should surprise no one.

Nvidia is rolling out a new hotfix update for the Shield TV which delivers a handful of fixes, but the update isn’t available to everyone.

After previously offering a 50% discount, Google is now giving US college students free Gemini Advanced and Google One AI Premium for 15 months.

According to a leaker, Lenovo plans to launch a new Legion Tab update in May that includes Snapdragon 8 Elite and major display and battery upgrades.

In facing a federal hearing concerning Google’s advertising practices, a US judge ruled that the company harmed consumers and publishers by forming an ad tech monopoly, which offers little room for any competition to form.