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Google making it easier to launch Play Collections with app shortcut
Instead of a homescreen widget, you can now launch Google Play Collections using an app shortcut.
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The monthly “Google System Release Notes” primarily detail what’s new in Play services, Play Store, and Play system update across Android phones/tablets, Wear OS, Google/Android TV, Auto, and PC. Some features apply to end users, while others are aimed at developers.
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Today’s Android app deals and freebies: Siralim Ultimate, Ticket to Ride, Dr. Seuss, more
This afternoon’s collection of the most notable Google Play price drops are now ready to go down below to join our roundup of all of the best Presidents’ Day deals. On your way down, be sure to scope out the discounts we have also spotted today on Galaxy Watch Ultra models at $230 off, as well as the deals we tracking on Nothing’s cyberpunk-style Ear (a) wireless buds, Samsung’s Music Frame, ASUS’ Chromebook Plus CX3402 with Google AI, and all of the Google Pixel smartphone offers. As for the apps, highlights include titles like Siralim Ultimate, Ticket to Ride, loads of Dr. Seuss mobile books, and more. Head below for a closer look.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Wallet prompting pass upgrades for some loyalty cards
Google Wallet on Android is encouraging users to “upgrade” some of their loyalty card passes today.
Expand Expanding CloseGalaxy Z Fold 7 reportedly brings these upgrades, but still uses the same battery
Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 7 is likely going to be a considerable upgrade, but a new report reveals that the battery size won’t change… again.
Expand Expanding CloseThe Galaxy S25 has more power button shortcuts in One UI 7, how to set them up
One UI 7 did a lot to bring Samsung’s phones up to a new standard, and some cool little features that usually fly under the radar are included in that. One UI 7 lets you change your power button shortcut to much more than a launcher for a handful of Samsung apps, like changing Modes in an instant. Here’s how it works.
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Report: Spotify plans ‘Music Pro’ tier for extra $6/month with better audio and other perks
According to a new report, Spotify’s upgraded audio quality tier may be called “Music Pro” and come with other perks for an extra $6 per month.
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Presidents’ Day deals: Galaxy Watch Ultra $230 off, Pixel devices $500 off, Nothing buds, Chromebooks, more
The Presidents’ Day deals have arrived with ongoing price drops across the Google Pixel family, including massive discounts on previous-generation gear, Pixel Tablet, Google Pixel Watch 3, and more. Those offers join one of the best prices ever on the Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra at $230 off via Amazon alongside solid offers on the Galaxy Tab S9 FE and the ongoing promotional credit on the new Galaxy S25, S25+, and Galaxy S25 Ultra devices. This morning also saw a huge price drop live again on the Samsung Music Frame joined by ASUS’ Chromebook Plus CX3402 at $150 off, Samsung’s originally $3,000 Odyssey Ark 2nd 55-inch 165Hz 4K gaming monitor at $1,520, and a solid discount on Nothing’s cyberpunk-style Ear (a) wireless buds. Everything else awaits down below.
Expand Expanding CloseOnePlus reportedly fits a 6,000 mAh battery into a phone the same size as Pixel 9
OnePlus is reportedly working on a smaller smartphone for its lineup and, apparently, the “Mini” is going to have a massive battery for its size.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Pixel owners say ‘Now Playing’ hardly works anymore – what do you think?
One of the best features of Google Pixel smartphones is “Now Playing,” an ambient way of tracking music that’s playing in your vicinity without having to open an app or ask a digital assistant. But, as of late, the feature doesn’t seem to be working as well as it used to.
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Galaxy Tab S9 gets February 2025 patch, rolling out now
With the Galaxy S25 getting most of the attention in the last couple of months, things have been quiet for Samsung’s other devices, like the Galaxy Tab S9. Samsung’s last-gen Galaxy Tab S9 is getting a security patch to start off the year.
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Samsung rolling out February 2025 update to these Galaxy devices ahead of One UI 7
While there are still no details on Samsung’s One UI 7 rollout, the company continues on with its monthly update schedule, with the February 2025 update now available for select Galaxy devices.
Expand Expanding CloseAndroid 16 Beta continues work on Pixel ‘Battery health’
Google has been preparing a “Battery health” settings page for Pixel since October of 2022, and work continues with Android 16 Beta 2.
Expand Expanding CloseOnePlus’ reason for not releasing a new foldable this year doesn’t make any sense
After releasing the most highly-praised foldable in recent memory back in 2023, OnePlus says it still won’t release an “Open 2” in 2025, and the brand’s reasoning for the delay doesn’t seem to make much sense.
Expand Expanding CloseYouTube TV will not lose CBS, Nickelodeon, more as Paramount deal is reached
Earlier this week YouTube TV warned subscribers that the service could lose major channels including CBS, but a new deal with Paramount will prevent the loss of any channels.
Expand Expanding ClosePhone by Google adding call history filters, Material 3 search bar [U: Beta]
The Phone by Google app is adding filters to the “Recents” tabs that lets you sort and quickly triage your call history list.
Expand Expanding CloseGalaxy S24 Ultra vs. Galaxy S25 Ultra: Android’s smallest upgrade ever…[Video]
We often see minor changes from year to year in our tech, but this has never been more pronounced on Android than the jump from Galaxy S24 Ultra to Galaxy S25 Ultra. Here’s what you need to know.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Chrome for Android rolling out tab search and Tab Group sync
Google is rolling out the straightforward ability to search your open tabs, as well as Tab Group sync, to Chrome for Android.
Expand Expanding CloseGmail rolling out redesigned summary card for bills on Android, iOS
Following purchase (before the holidays) and calendar (last month), Gmail is updating the bills summary card on Android and iOS.
Expand Expanding ClosePixelated 041: Google Input/Output 2025
Welcome to episode 41 of Pixelated, a podcast by 9to5Google. This week, we talk about the Google I/O 2025 date reveal, YouTube on televisions, and Apple TV for Android.
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Google TV loses free channels yet again, but also adds some back
In the latest update to its channel library, Google TV Freeplay has removed a handful of channels while also added two more back. Here’s what you need to know.
Expand Expanding CloseAndroid 16 preps ‘robust open/close detection’ for Pixel 9 Pro Fold
Foldables make use of hall (effect) sensors to determine the open or closed state. To prevent interference from magnetic accessories, the Pixel Fold might add “robust open/close detection” with Android 16.
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Google’s “Earthquake Alerts System” on Android sent out a false alarm last night in Brazil, leading to the system being temporarily disabled.
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Today’s Android app deals and freebies: Package Inc, Traffix, Human Fall Flat, more
Your Friday afternoon roundup of Android game app deals courtesy of Google Play is now ready to go. Just be sure to scope out some of this week’s best Androidverse deals – we have official Galaxy Watch bands at $15, Nothing Ear (open) buds now down at $129, a $400 price drop on OnePlus Open, exclusive all-time lows on Chipolo Google Find My Device trackers, a new all-time low on Lenovo’s latest Chromebook Duet 11 tablet, and even more right here. As for the apps, highlights include Package Inc, Traffix, Human Fall Flat, Front Armies, Lovecraft’s Untold Stories, and more. Head below for a closer look.
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