9to5google
8h ago
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What new Google Messages features are rolling out [August 2026]
Like other Google apps, Messages for Android A/B tests many features. It can take the RCS/SMS client a rather long time to actually launch new functionality in stable. From various reports, Google announcements, and devices we’ve checked, this is the current state of Messages.
9to5google
35h ago
45°
Pixel 11 vs. Pixel 11 Pro: More similar than ever before [Video]
More of the same isn’t always a bad thing, but in some cases it could be. Does that ring true with the Pixel 11 and Pixel 11 Pro? Find out here.
9to5google
36h ago
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Review: The Pixel 11 Pro XL is great, but a little too early for Google’s futuristic vision
At this point, phones have been boring for long enough that even calling them boring feels a little passé. The days of smartphones feeling like the cutting edge of technology are long gone, replaced with iterative updates and a big focus on software-as-a-service. Disconnecting from your smartphone might not seem too difficult on its face, but from rideshare apps to mobile payments, today’s solutions tend to leave a lot more gaps in your life than you might otherwise expect.
9to5google
35h ago
40°
Galaxy S26 gets Fold 8 features in latest Android 17 beta
Samsung has released a new beta verison of Android 17 for the Galaxy S26, and it’s an exciting one that packs a bunch of the Galaxy Z Fold 8’s features for Samsung’s flagship slab phone.
9to5google
28h ago
37°
Here’s everything new in Android 17 QPR2 Beta 4 [Gallery]
While not as big as the last release, Android 17 QPR2 Beta 4 is a sizable update ahead of the stable December release.
9to5google
35h ago
35°
Deals: Amazon 2026 Labor Day sale, NXTPAPER tablets from $150, Galaxy Tab S11 $200 off, Anker charging gear from $12, more
Amazon’s massive 2026 Labor Day sale is now in full swing with thousands of price drops across just about every product category. We are also tracking a collection of TCL NXTPAPER Android tablet deals from just $150 alongside $200 off all Galaxy Tab S11 models. The Anker Labor Day sale now live at up to 42% off with deals on chargers, power banks, Qi2.2 gear, more from just $12, joined by a long list of Amazon Devices up to 60% off – Echo displays/speakers, Fire TV, more...
9to5google
31h ago
32°
Google didn’t kick Pixel 11 trade-in values off a cliff this year – here’s what you can get
While the US Google Store’s pre-order and launch period deals have ended, Google has started a new round of boosted trade-in values that are only slightly lower than before.
9to5google
34h ago
31°
Oppo Find X10 ‘Pro Max’ reportedly gets three 200MP cameras
Oppo Find X10 isn’t too far away and, according to a new leak, a “Pro Max” model is going to ship with three 200MP cameras.
9to5google
29h ago
30°
Android 17 QPR2 Beta 4 rolling out with many Pixel bug fixes
Following the big release two weeks ago, Google is rolling out Android 17 QPR2 Beta 4 for Pixel devices. As of Friday afternoon, the Pixel 11 series is not yet compatible, but Google says support is coming “soon.”
9to5google
37h ago
26°
Android still dominates global smartphone sales; Google’s Pixel 10a shines in one country
Updated data shows that, yep, Android is still the dominant force in the global smartphone market, but country-by-country breakdowns would hint otherwise – and Google’s Pixel series really only breaks into the conversation in one country, too.