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More of Google Pixel's new 3 D emoji for Android 17 have leaked, here's a quick look [Gallery]
10+ hour, 55+ min ago (194+ words) Earlier this week, Google revealed a first look at some new 3 D redesigns for the emoji found on Google Pixel phones and other Google products, and now we're getting a closer look at all of the changes ahead of their…...
Gemini app rolling out "Extended" thinking level, new 3rd-party app integrations
17+ hour, 22+ min ago (272+ words) Ahead of I/O 2026, Google continues to roll out Gemini app features, with some users now seeing a "Thinking level" option. In the model picker, you'll see a new "Thinking level" menu at the bottom of the sheet. This only…...
Google hasn't shown any reason for 'Googlebook' laptops to exist, so why should we be excited?
15+ hour, 21+ min ago (570+ words) We've been hearing about Google's behind-the-scenes work to move its laptop efforts over to Android, but now that we've seen "Googlebook," I'm not really sure I'm sold yet. Honestly, I don't think Google has shown any reason for these laptops…...
What new Google Messages features are rolling out [May 2026]
1+ day, 10+ hour ago (679+ words) 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…...
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Google has ever so slightly tweaked the Gemini app icon with more color
2+ day, 17+ hour ago (153+ words) As we head into I/O 2026, Google is tweaking the Gemini app icon to be a touch more colorful. There are no changes to the shape of the spark " as it's officially called " but it is slightly larger than before....
Gemini Intelligence has high Android spec requirements, likely won't support Pixel 9 or Galaxy Z Fold 7
2+ day, 13+ hour ago (351+ words) Google's new Gemini Intelligence push was announced this week and it has pretty steep requirements for Android devices to support the new features, cutting off the Pixel 9 series and even last year's Galaxy Z Fold 7 due to one spec. First…...
One Plus removed from Best Buy stores as US shutdown looms, replaced by Nothing
2+ day, 13+ hour ago (250+ words) One Plus has been in a rapid downward spiral over the past few months, with the latest blow being the removal of One Plus devices from Best Buy stores in favor of Nothing Phones. Users on Reddit noticed recently that…...
Pixelated 100: The Googlebook question
2+ day, 19+ hour ago (198+ words) Will Sattelberg is an editor and podcaster at 9to5 Google. He's been covering all things Android since 2021 when he joined the team at Android Police, serving as both News Editor and Phones Editor throughout his tenure. Prior to professionally covering Android…...
Deals: Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra $350 off, Galaxy Z Fold 7 up to $819 off, Amazon Memorial Day sale, more
2+ day, 19+ hour ago (659+ words) Despite pricing on the Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra has just gone up at Samsung, it is actually offering notable deals across the lineup at $350 off the list prices to undercut our previous mentions at Best Buy." Today we are looking at…...