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Introducing The Sideload, a new podcast from 9to5Google! Each week, Will Sattelberg sits down with a rotating panel of guests to host a chill, low-key conversation about Android and the world of technology at large. This week, 9to5Google‘s own Ben Schoon joins the very first episode to break down Made By Google 2025 moment by moment. From Jimmy Fallon’s awkward Tensor moment to some surprisingly impressive demos, join Ben and Will as they figure out whether Google’s new event format was a success, failure, or something in between.

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With version 2.0, Pixel Studio is now out of “Preview” and adds a versatile image editor that can replace the existing Markup tool.

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Starting in September, Samsung will be rolling out new software updates to its various appliances which includes One UI unification and new features such as Now Brief.

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Quick Share is AirDrop for Android in many ways, but one surprising omission has been the lack of any cross-compatibility with iPhone. New evidence shows that Google might be moving towards an account-based solution for this.

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Following the four-color glow at the start of this month, the Gemini overlay is now a pill with a rather gooey launch animation.

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Google is apparently planning a shakeup for its smart home hardware efforts centered around – you guess it – Gemini, with a new “Google Home Premium” subscription reportedly taking the place of Nest Aware.

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To combat malware and financial scams, Google announced today that only apps from developers that have undergone verification can be installed on certified Android devices starting in 2026.

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Google is rolling out a new Android Auto update, v15.1, in beta this week which hints at the ability for Gemini to leverage your car’s “precise” location in order to better improve navigation.

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Alongside the ongoing Pixel 10 pre-order deals, as well as the Amazon and Best Buy Labor Day sales, today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break is ready to go. We are first starting off with even lower prices on Pixel Watch 3 at up to $209 off the former list price alongside as much as $170 in savings on the Pixel Tablet lineup with deals from $249. Next up, we have straight up $300 price drops on the most affordable Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra alongside the ongoing Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra deal at $520 off and a solid price drop on Amazon’s Echo touchscreen smart home hub. Everything else awaits below. 

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