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9to5google 14h ago 26°

Nothing CEO Carl Pei says ‘apps are going to disappear’ in the AI future of your phone

Speaking at SXSW, Nothing CEO Carl Pei reiterated his thoughts on the future of the smartphone experience, saying that “apps are going to disappear.”
9to5google 42h ago 19°

Galaxy Watch 8 Classic is discounted to just $219 for some, and it doesn’t make any sense

The Galaxy Watch 8 Classic is currently on sale, but some users are reporting a deal as low as $219; that’s if you can catch it right.
9to5google 43h ago 19°

Google Search referrals to the web have plummeted, AI links are ‘less than 1%’ of traffic

New data shows just how impactful AI has been to the web, with Google Search referrals falling off of a cliff while traffic from AI source links are next to nothing.
9to5google 21h ago 17°

I’ve been using the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro for a week, and it’s absolutely brilliant

Since its announcement earlier this month, I’ve been pretty excited for the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro’s debut and, after using it as my daily phone for a week, I’m all the more sold by this device.
9to5google 40h ago 15°

Peter Parker is an irresponsible Galaxy Z Flip owner in ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ trailer

The first trailer for Marvel’s Spider-Man: Brand New Day landed today and features a cameo by Samsung’s Galaxy Z Flip foldable, but please don’t be like Peter Parker and put your foldable face down on rusty metal.
9to5google 11h ago 14°

Google Messages Real-time Location Sharing rolls out (or: How to remove the ‘plus’ dot)

Following the announcement at the start of this month, Real-time Location Sharing in Google Messages for Android is more widely rolling out.
9to5google 43h ago 14°

Deals: Pixel Watch 4 up to $162 off, Pixel 10 Pro up to $377 off, M9 Smart Monitor $375 off, more

Today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break is headlined by a major price drop on Pixel Watch 4 at up to $162 off alongside an ongoing offer on Pixel 10 Pro at up to $377 off (open-box). We also have early Amazon Spring sale Echo smart speaker deals from $30, $375 off Samsung’s 165Hz 4K OLED M9 Smart Monitor, and a huge $1,050 discount on Alienware’s 16-inch Area-51 RTX 5070 Ti 240Hz gaming laptop. Head below for a closer look at the details.
9to5google 19h ago 14°

Deals: Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold up to $600 off, Google TV Streamer, 3rd Gen Nest Cam Amazon all-time low, more

Today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break is headlined by massive Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold open-box price drops: 256GB $600 off or 512GB now $543 off. We also have the Google TV Streamer 4K back at one of its lowest prices (Porcelain and Hazel) as well as a new Amazon all-time low on Google’s latest 3rd Gen Nest Cam Indoor at 30% off. Just be sure to also scope out OnePlus Buds Pro 3 at the Amazon all-time low as well ($80 off all colors). Head below for a closer look.
9to5google 17h ago 13°

This is Android’s new ‘advanced flow’ for sideloading apps without verification, includes one-day waiting period [Gallery]

Later this year, Google is introducing new Android developer verification. For power users, Android will offer an “advanced flow” to disable the verification requirement.
9to5google 19h ago 12°

Instagram finally settles on pause for a tap on Reels instead of mute

If you’ve been using Instagram Reels for a while, you’ve probably run into the long-standing A/B test that can’t seem to decide between a pause or a mute action when you tap on the screen. Finally, though, Instagram has settled this once and for all.
9to5google 13h ago 12°

Gemini for Android redesigns voice input to be like audio memos

The Gemini app on Android has redesigned voice input to take after social messaging apps.
9to5google 20h ago 11°

Latest Pixel Watch update is causing wonky step counts and other Fitbit stats for some

The latest Pixel Watch update is causing some hiccups, as users now report that the March 2026 update is causing some weird behavior in Fitbit step counts.
9to5google 43h ago 11°

Samsung finds a new OLED supplier for Galaxy FE phones, since RAM is so expensive

As RAM and memory components continue to rise in price, Samsung is looking for other ways to keep production costs down. Samsung is reportedly starting with OLED panels on Galaxy FE and other mid-range devices.
9to5google 16h ago 11°

Here’s everything new in Android Canary 2603: App lock, Bubbles, Blur, & more

Google today rolled out Android Canary 2603 with a number of user-facing changes compared to the latest Android 17 Beta 2.
9to5google 19h ago 10°

Google Pixel found enough of a foldable phone niche to maybe stay relevant following ‘iPhone Fold’

Ahead of Apple’s debut in the foldable smartphone market, Google Pixel has carved out a spot of its own and, apparently, it won’t fully drop off the map once Apple changes the game.
9to5google 19h ago 10°

Phone trade-ins paid out $6.4B in 2025 as Android users kept their phones longer than iPhone users

People appear to be holding on to their Android devices longer – even longer than iPhone users during a year where companies paid the most to customers trading used phones.
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