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Google updates Pixel Magnifier with real-time text search [U]


Following version 2.0 at Made by Google last year, the latest update to Pixel Magnifier introduces live text search.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Play removing ‘legacy’ Wear OS watch faces in 2026


Wear OS is unsurprisingly going all-in on the Watch Face Format introduced two years ago, with support for all other “legacy” types going away in early 2026.
Expand Expanding CloseIt’s not just you, Google and many other web services were hit with a partial outage


If you’re struggling with Google services right now, you’re not alone as it appears that a partial outage is affecting many of the company’s various apps and services.
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Today’s Android app deals and freebies: Little Big Workshop, Don’t Starve Shipwrecked, more
Thursday’s lineup of the best Android game and app deals are now ready to roll alongside the ongoing price drop on the Google TV Streamer 4K. We also have offers on Lenovo’s Snapdragon X Elite Copilot+ PC, Samsung’s latest ultra budget-friendly Galaxy A16 smartphone, all-time lows on TCL’s 2025 QM6K 144Hz Google Smart TVs, and as much as 50% off Samsung Galaxy Ring, but for now it’s on to the apps and you’ll find them all waiting below.
Read MoreNothing Phone (3) will be sold in the US, and with carrier support

After a hint earlier this year, it has now been officially confirmed that Nothing Phone (3) will be sold in the US market, and with actual carrier support behind it too.
Expand Expanding CloseMeta AI’s ‘Discover’ posts reveal what people actually use AI for

Meta AI is just another AI model among many popping up from existing and popular companies. What’s drawing people in, though, is the AI chatbot’s direct tie into Meta’s social apps people are already using to post, like Facebook and Instagram. It turns out that blurring that line between social and chatbot means people are asking a lot of personal questions, and they are all out in the open.
Expand Expanding ClosePixel 10 ‘Magic Cue’ leaks as AI that proactively suggests ‘info and actions’

Earlier this year, “Pixel Sense” leaked as “predictive suggestions” for this year’s flagships. As the Pixel 10 launch nears, the latest leak reveals that it has been renamed to “Magic Cues,” while we have an actual example of what it can do.
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Motorola MA1 wireless Android Auto adapter is just $35 right now
Wireless Android Auto adapters aren’t hard to find nowadays and they’re also cheaper than ever, but you might end up paying a few more dollars for the more well-known and reliable models. Motorola MA1 is often sold for $70 or more, but is currently discounted to just $35.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle releases Weather Lab with AI-based cyclone predictions

Another place AI is marking a particular big impact is weather forecasting. Google is continuing its work in the area with a new Weather Lab website and experimental cyclone, or hurricane, predictions.
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Deals: Galaxy Ring up to $200 off, Dell Snapdragon Copilot+ PC new low, 144Hz Google Smart TVs from $498, more
Today’s best deals are kicking off with as much as $200 in savings on open-box Samsung Galaxy Ring models joined by ongoing deals on Galaxy A16, Galaxy S25 Ultra, and Galaxy Watch Ultra. Next up., we spotted a new all-time low on Dell’s Inspiron 14 octa-core Snapdragon Copilot+ PC at $250 off alongside the best prices to date on the 2025 model TCL QM6K 144Hz Google Smart TVs from $498 (Up to $800 off). All of that and more awaits below in today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break.
Expand Expanding CloseSamsung might be making another Galaxy Watch Ultra after all

Recent leaks have cropped up, indicating that Samsung wants to release more Galaxy Watch 8 models than we thought. A new variant of the Galaxy Watch Ultra is included, and we have questions.
Expand Expanding CloseGalaxy Watch 8 renders leak showing off new base model design [Gallery]

Following several leaks of the Galaxy Watch 8 Classic and its new look, we’re finally getting a peek a that base Galaxy Watch 8 with new renders hitting the web.
Expand Expanding CloseSamsung is clearing out discounted Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Flip 6 units as sequels near

Samsung’s next-gen Galaxy Z Fold devices appear to be launching next month. Right now, existing Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Flip 6 units are on sale, and Samsung is looking to clear space for the influx of new units. That means substantial Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Flip 6 discounts without a trade-in.
Expand Expanding ClosePixel 10’s first-party cases reportedly have built-in Qi2 magnets, but will the phones?

Google is apparently finally ready to adopt magnetic charging in the Pixel 10, but its Qi2 support will apparently not be baked into the actual hardware.
Expand Expanding CloseSomeone is selling a bunch of those rare Essential ‘Gem’ phones for $1,200 [Gallery]

Before it kicked the bucket, Essential was teasing a radical new “Gem” smartphone that never came to market, but someone on eBay is currently selling quite a few of them.
Expand Expanding CloseSamsung rolling out second One UI 8 beta as the program expands to new regions

Following its launch last month, Samsung has just rolled out the second One UI 8 beta while also expanding the program to some new regions around the globe.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle TV Streamer gets rare discount in limited Amazon sale

While the Google TV Streamer isn’t the outright best Android TV box, it is a solid set-top box that is now a little more enticing as part of a limited Amazon sale.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle says Android Open Source Project not being ‘discontinued’ amidst Pixel change impacting custom ROMs

With the launch of Android 16 earlier this week, Google did not release the Pixel hardware repos and device trees that are particularly important for custom ROM developers. This led to speculation by some that “AOSP is being discontinued.” Google has denied that, but the Pixel change does look to be intentional.
Expand Expanding CloseAndroid 16 QPR1 Beta redesigns the Pixel Launcher search bar, adds AI Mode

With Android 16 QPR1 Beta 2, the Pixel Launcher search bar is getting a redesign to match the Google app’s updated homescreen widget.
Expand Expanding CloseAndroid 16 QPR1 Beta 2 redesigns viewed notifications, now transparent

The first beta release of Android 16 QPR1 rolled out a redesigned lock screen with a “seen notifications” section. That newly introduced UI element has now been made a little bit better in Android 16 QPR1 Beta 2.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle rolling Pixel Buds Pro 2 firmware 3.154 update

Along with updates for Pixel phones and the Watch this week, Google is rolling out new firmware for the Pixel Buds Pro 2 today.
Expand Expanding CloseNothing confirms it was almost called ‘Essential’ instead [Video]

Before it made a big splash, Nothing had purchased some of the remains of Essential, and it turns out that was almost exclusively about the name of the company.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle confirms ‘mandatory’ Pixel 6a update that will reduce battery capacity

Following discovery in the latest Android 16 beta, Google has confirmed that Pixel 6a owners will receive “mandatory” software update that will reduce battery capacity.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle rolling out Pixel VIPs: How to access the widget

Following yesterday’s announcement, Google is widely rolling out the new Pixel VIPs widget to the Pixel 6+ on Android 16 (and QPR1).
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