Dark mode is something that users wanted for years, and is now a standard option across Android and the vast majority of apps. One useful option in Android is setting dark theme to activate and deactivate based on the time of day, but that’s broken on the latest Google Pixel update.

A happy working environment has always been a priority, but even more so now that more people than ever are working from home. Here are a few of the home office essentials I’ve accrued and think might help out if you are building a setup of your own.

Welcome to episode 50 of Pixelated, a podcast by 9to5Google. This week, we talk about the lack of One UI 7 and Gemini Live’s Astra camera/screen sharing already going free.

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Following the reveal of specs and “Razr Ultra” branding yesterday, another new leak shows the new Motorola Razr flagship again, this time with dust resistance and with an underwhelming software support schedule.

We’ve already gotten a new mid-range release from Nothing this year, but what many have been waiting for is a new flagship release in the Nothing Phone (3), and now we’ve got a better idea of its release date.

In what’s most likely a bug, some Android 16 Beta 4 users no longer have to long-press lockscreen shortcuts.

It’s been expected for a while now, but according to a new report, Amazon is set to do away with the Android foundation for its Fire TV streaming devices, with the replacement launching later this year.

Following a delay that hit quickly after the initial rollout, Samsung has resumed its One UI 7 rollout for foldables including Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Flip 6.

The Google Search app on Android is sending out a new style of Weather forecast notifications. 

Today’s Androidverse and beyond deals are now ready to go starting with some solid discounts on Galaxy Watch Ultra at $230 off with a FREE 25W Power Adapter thrown in – you can also land one at $269 off in open-box condition with a full warranty too. Those offers join ongoing deals on Galaxy Watch 7 alongside a new all-time low on Bose Smart Dolby Atmos Soundbar at $170 off, LG’s epic 83-inch C4 OLED smart TV at $2,300 under the launch price, and much more. 

In October of 2023, the main YouTube app picked up “Stable volume,” and something similar — “Consistent volume” — is now coming to YouTube Music for Android and iOS.

Roborock is one of the biggest and best names in robot vacuums, and the company is trying something new this year with the Saros 10 and Saros 10R being extremely similar in many ways – including their price – but with each having a key strength. Which one is better? I’ve spent the last two months trying to find out.

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.