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What’s new in Android’s October 2026 Google System Updates [U]
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.
I’ve struggled to use Samsung displays for years, but the Galaxy S27 may finally fix that; here’s why
The Samsung Galaxy S27 display may be getting a DC-dimming upgrade, and that will be a huge boon for people sensitive to PWM dimming.
Spotify’s ‘QR code verification’ cracks down on sharing and could ban you for a year
Spotify is rolling out a new method of cracking down on Family plan sharing, with “QR code verification” that’s not particularly hard to work around, but has major consequences if you miss the window.
You should pick up this $850 Pixel 10 Pro XL over its $1,300 sequel
Whether you’re in need of a new phone or you’re trying to get some early Christmas shopping out of the way, Amazon has a killer deal on a Pixel 10 Pro XL that might make you forget all about RAMageddon.
Samsung’s Android 18-based One UI 10 update sounds like it might be a big deal
While Android 17 is still trickling out to Android phones, Samsung is undoubtedly cooking up its Android 18-based One UI 10 update behind the scenes and, based on some early leaks, it at least sounds like it could be a reasonably big one.
Android Auto ‘Work Account’ support would allow for easy switching in work vehicles
Support for work accounts was recently discovered in an unreleased version of Android Auto. It could be a perfect feature for users who need to connect to their work vehicle without personal apps enabled.
Google TV shows off its ‘new’ features in fullscreen roundup when you turn on your TV [Gallery]
Google TV is rolling out its latest feature roundup, showcasing new features and additions that have rolled out in recent months.
Monday’s Android app deals and freebies: Troll Parkour, Good Snowman, Harvest Moon, more
Today’s best Google Play app and game deals are ready, including Troll Parkour, A Good Snowman, Dream Breach Survivor, Harvest Moon: Skytree Village, Harvest Moon: Home Sweet Home, Harvest Moon: The Lost Valley, A Humble Hero, Cosmic Express, RPG Knight Bewitched, Newtro Boxing, and more. Just be sure to dive into a…
Deals: Galaxy Z Fold 8 up to $570 off, Galaxy Tab S12 + FREE $200 gift card, Sony 1000XM6 buds, more
Today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break is headlined by Galaxy Z Fold 8 up to $570 off courtesy of Best Buy alongside a fleeting chance to secure the Galaxy Tab S12 launch deals ending soon – up to $550+ off with trades, FREE $200 Amazon credit, and more. You can also land the originally $2,000 Samsung 4K 3D Odyssey gaming…
Dizzying lineup of Galaxy Z Fold 9 devices leaks, including the Galaxy Z ‘Slide’
The Galaxy Z Fold 9 lineup looks complicated. Not only does Samsung reportedly plan to add another Fold model, but a slideable phone called the “Galaxy Z Slide.”
Samsung reportedly hasn’t finalized Galaxy S27 details, considers February launch
It would be “February at the latest,” but Samsung has yet to set a launch date under pressure to finalize component details for the Galaxy S27 Pro and Ultra.
Moto Tag 2 is no longer $19.99 as the UWB tracker gears up for Pixel Tag competition
The Moto Tag 2 was always supposed to be $30, but a long-running introductory discount left the Find Hub tracker cheaper. Now, that deal has ended.
Google Phone app beta rolls out Contacts bottom bar tab [U]
Last year’s Material 3 Expressive redesign of the Phone by Google app removed the Contacts tab, but it’s now coming back.
Wyze’s latest weight scale has a display you can actually see, Google Health sync
Wyze has released a new BodyScan Plus scale that syncs with Google Health and Android Health Connect while fixing a long-running problem with scales – this one actually lets you see the display.
The COROS Pace 4 is a smartwatch for running and clear reasons to buy over Wear OS
Acclaimed Japanese marathon champion Suguru Osako’s special edition COROS Pace 4 lasts a whopping 19 days on a single charge, including over 41 hours of real-time GPS tracking.
Google support pages start defaulting to AI chatbots – it might be for the best
Google is starting to move its support pages from detailed articles to AI summaries with a chatbot, with an added set of steps to access the full details of the any given page.
iPhone Duo has a bigger battery than Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Pixel 11 Pro Fold
Apple’s iPhone Duo may be thicker and heavier than most Android foldables, but it makes use of that space with a bigger battery compared to its main competitors, with a bigger battery than both the Galaxy Z Fold 8 and PIxel 11 Pro Fold.
The biggest reason not to buy a Googlebook is all about timing
You probably shoudn’t buy a Googlebook. That’s less of an opinion about the platform itself, but more about the bad timing that this launch has seen, and protecting your own wallet.
Walmart’s $60 Google TV streamer might be the only good deal left in streaming
As prices skyrocket on virtually everything else, Walmart’s $60 Onn 4K Pro streamer with Google TV might be the only good deal left — if you can find it in stock.
Qualcomm says rumors about Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 overheating are ‘inaccurate’
Following a report that Samsung might skip the latest Snapdragon flagship, Qualcomm says that rumors about the Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 running into overheating issues are “inaccurate.”
HP Googlebook 14 Review: Great laptop, shame about the OS
HP’s first crack at a Googlebook laptop is a winner, or at least as much of one as the platform allows. While Googlebook as an operating system leaves a lot to be desired, the HP Googlebook 14 checks every single box for a fantastic laptop.
Android 17 QPR2 Beta 7.1 rolling out for Pixel
Google is rolling out Android 17 QPR2 Beta 7.1 today a week after the last preview for Pixel devices, which did not feature major user-facing changes.
Google’s Universal Cart puts a shopping cart everywhere, including Search homepage, Chrome
Yesterday, Google started rolling out its Universal Cart, and the company is very prominently placing it in Search, AI Mode, Chrome, and the Gemini app.
Friday’s Android app deals and freebies: Majesty, Boxville 2, Dungeon Defense, Mythic Trials 2, more
Friday’s best Google Play app and game deals are ready, including Majesty: The Fantasy Kingdom, Majesty－The Northern Expansion, Boxville 2, Dungeon Defense, Mythic Trials 2, Tempest: Pirate RPG Premium, The Tiny Bang Story: Premium, MiniChess by Kasparov, and more. Just be sure to dive into Nothing’s Glyph…
ChatGPT gets deeper Google Chrome integration including control over tabs
OpenAI this week announced deeper integration between ChatGPT and Google Chrome, including the ability to hand control over your tabs to the AI assistant.
Galaxy S26 Ultra is one of the ‘best inventions of 2026’ thanks to its Privacy Display
A new 2026 roundup has the Galaxy S26 Ultra included in a list of best inventions for the year, all thanks to what it doesn’t display.
Galaxy S27 reportedly skips Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 due to overheating
According to a new report, Samsung’s Galaxy S27 series might not use the latest Snapdragon chipset due to overheating problems.
iPhone Duo orders are delayed into 2027; here are the Android foldables you should try instead
The iPhone Duo is already delayed for months just hours after pre-orders have opened, leaving those interested in foldables unable to get Apple’s take anytime soon. If you’re seriously interested in a foldable, though, may I interest you in some Android alternatives?
Nest’s Halloween doorbell chimes are live now through November 1
With Halloween just a couple of weeks away, it’s the perfect time to make sure you’re ready for trick-or-treaters. It’s not enough just to buy candy in bulk, of course; you’ll also need to make sure your home feels appropriately spooky, and with Nest’s annual Halloween doorbell chimes now available, the hardest part…
Pixelated 121: Is Googlebook the first real post-smartphone PC?
Welcome to Pixelated episode 121. This week, Abner, Damien, and Will dive deep into Google’s new laptop platform, Googlebook. From hardware impressions across review units to making sense of the earliest days of desktop Android, there’s a ton of ground to cover. What sort of future awaits Googlebook, and is it right…
Deals: Nothing Phone (3) up to $300 off, Lenovo Android Idea Tab $142, Best Buy 1-day laptop sale up to $500 off, more
The Moto Tag 2 Android Find Hub trackers are still down at the lowest prices we have tracked, but today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break is headlined by Nothing’s Glyph Matrix-equipped Phone (3) up to $300 off the original price alongside Best Buy’s 1-day Windows Copilot+ PC flash sale with up to $500 off touchscreen laptops…
Google says fix for Android Auto’s missing signal icon is rolling out, and it actually is [U]
After weeks of back and forth, Google has officially confirmed a fix is rolling out for Android Auto’s missing signal icon.
Google restricts every free AI Pro trial from Pixel & more compared to paid subscribers
Google hands out extended free trials to its AI Pro subscription frequently with new smartphone purchases and more, but trial users end up getting less access compared to paid subscribers in what is a bit of a misleading situation.
Sony just canceled a promised Android 17 update for one of its Xperia phones
Sony isn’t exactly known for speedy Android OS updates, but the company has now completely canceled an Android 17 update for one of its Xperia phones.
Google updates Android earthquake alerts with more info, expands to 200+ regions
Google is delivering an update to Android’s earthquake alerts system that will show more information while also expanding support to over 200 regions across the globe.
Today’s Android app deals and freebies: Live or Die, Endling, Cat Lady, more
Today’s best Google Play app and game deals are ready, including Live or Die 1: Survival Pro, Neighbours from Hell 1 Premium, Gun Tactics, Endling Extinction is Forever, Cat Lady, Braveland, and more. Just be sure to dive into the now live Samsung Week 2026 sale , these Galaxy Book6 Copilot+ PCs at up to $500 off …
Amazon launches two Bee AI recorders to remember everything you say
Just over a year after acquiring the AI company, Bee, Amazon has officially unveiled two of its first AI wearables, so you never forget what was said.
Gemini 4 Argon is now rolling out to Google’s Antigravity for AI Pro subscribers
Google is now rolling out support for Gemini 4 Argon to Antigravity, its AI coding tool.
Google AI Mode and AI Overview updates work to elevate links
Google is continuing its work to make links more prominent in AI Mode and AI Overviews.
Deals: Samsung Week 2026 now live, Galaxy Book 6 $500 off, Moto Tag 2 trackers from $17.50 each, OLED Chromebook, more
Alongside the return of the latest Moto Tag 2 Android Find Hub trackers in-stock again at $17.50 each on Amazon, today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break is headlined by the now live Samsung Week 2026 sale – save hundreds on new Tab S12, Fold 8, and the latest Galaxy Book6 Copilot+ PCs at up to $500 off . For today only, we also…
YouTube reportedly ‘looking’ into adding audiobooks to Premium
Based on a recent report, YouTube is apparently considering adding audiobooks as a new medium alongside music and video.
Google rolling out Universal Cart that lets you shop the web and find deals with Gemini, Search
Following its announcement at Google I/O earlier this year , Google’s new Universal Cart is now rolling out in the US, giving you the ability to shop the web and watch for deals using Search, Gemini, and more.
Samsung says the Galaxy Z Fold 8 is more popular than ever thanks to iPhone Duo
Apple’s debut in the foldable market was always going to have an impact on Android foldables, with many brands having been optimistic that it would have a positive ripple effect. For Samsung, that appears to be true, as the company says that interest in its Galaxy Z Fold 8 remains significantly higher following the…
Meta says it has fixed an issue that let its Ray-Ban smart glasses record on their own
As privacy complaints continue to dominate the conversation around Meta’s Ray-Ban smart glasses, the company is now fixing an issue that was letting the glasses record on their own without the user prompting the recording.
Samsung just released Android 17 updates for Galaxy S23 and several more devices
Samsung’s Android 17-based One UI 9 update continues to pick up steam, with several more Galaxy devices joining the fray.
XREAL 1 Pro+ has exactly the right hardware upgrades at the same $599 price
Ahead of its Android XR-based Aura launching later this year, XREAL is giving its flagship One Pro a “Plus” upgrade without raising the price.
The smart home may be too messy even for Google
Good morning! Today I’m watching this epic discussion between Thom Yorke and Harry Styles , reading everything I can about the new Ocarina of Time remake , playing MMO Solitaire with 400 other people , and jamming to Remi Wolf’s new album, Mud .
Old Google Home and Nest speakers getting big firmware update
Google is testing a big firmware update for the Google Home, Home Mini, Nest Mini, and Nest Audio.
YouTube begins rolling out GIF support for comments very slowly; it’s for a reason
It’s been less than a month since YouTube said it planned to let users post GIFs in the comments section. The time has come, and this is just the beginning of a gradual rollout.
Google Home app gets local Matter control over Philips Hue lights
The latest Google Home app is improving support for local network control over Matter devices, including Philips Hue lights.
Gemini AI Plus subscribers will lose access to Pro models next month
Google has begun emailing Gemini AI Plus members to inform them when their Gemini subscription will no longer include access to the advanced models – just Flash.
Google Home update rolling out with improved Favorites, more app & Gemini fixes
Google Home is getting a fresh update with improvements to reordering your favorite devices, redesigned controls for third-party smart home devices, and some much-needed fixes for Gemini commands.
Google Fitbit Edge hands-on: Pixel Watch Lite, take two
Google’s new Fitbit Edge tracker launches later this month and, as we get our review together, here’s a quick hands-on look at the new middle child of Google’s wearable lineup.
Mid-week Android app deals and freebies: Lia, Star Wars, Florescue, more
Your mid-week Google Play app and game deals are ready, including Lia: Hacking Destiny, STAR WARS: KOTOR II, Meridian 157: Chapter 1, Florescue, Mini Restaurant Premium, INKS, and more. Just be sure to dive into these Pixel Watch 5 deals and one of the best prices to date on Anker’s all-new Nano 10-in-1 Smart Display…
You can now join a WhatsApp call without an account
WhatsApp is making it easier to makes calls with everyone by introducing the ability for non-WhatsApp users to join a call without needing an account.
Samsung rolling out major Health update with Sleep & Running coach, meal scanning
The Samsung Health app is getting a pretty major update this week with support for new coaches for sleep and running, as well as support for scanning meals to track calories and macros.
YouTube Music rolling out AI labels in the Now Playing screen
In response to more AI-generated content appearing on streaming services, YouTube Music is adding a new AI label directly to the player.
Google Messages adding ‘enhanced protection mode’ as Android works to combat phone scam
For Cybersecurity Awareness Month, Google is announcing new Android features to help combat messaging and phone scams, including enhanced protection mode in Google Messages.
Samsung’s most useful Galaxy AI features are expanding with support for more languages
Unlike a lot of AI features, most of Samsung’s Galaxy AI tools are genuinely useful. Transcript, Call, and Note Assist are awesome tools, and Samsung is bringing those and more to more users and languages.
Pocket Casts app now available on Android TV
After first coming to Apple TV , the official Pocket Casts app is now available to download on Android TV and Google TV devices.
Deals: Pixel Watch 5 up to $108 off, TCL NXTPAPER phone $200, Anker’s new Smart Display Hub, more from $20
Today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break is headlined by Best Buy serving up Pixel Watch 5 models at up to $108 off alongside TCL’s ultra-affordable 60 XE NXTPAPER 5G Android phone down at $200 today . Just be sure to scope out the FREE $200 Amazon gift cards you can score with your new Samsung Galaxy Tab S12 before you dive into…
Google Home bug turns your smart home device list into a mess
A bug in the Google Home app has left device lists messy for some users, with no obvious way to fix it for the time being.
Rocket Money’s Rowan is a financial AI assistant you’ll actually want to text
We have all watched AI assistants become a permanent fixture on our phones over the last few months, yet finding...
Nothing reportedly launching two pairs of smart glasses, one with barely any AI
A reliable source says that Nothing is building out its own AI smart glasses that feature ChatGPT integration, a camera, and two very different models.
Google’s new ‘Shop devices’ tab sells Pixel and Samsung Galaxy devices side by side
Google has launched a new “Shop devices” portal that lets interested buyers pick up a Samsung Galaxy smartphone from the Google Store, right alongside a Pixel phone or Watch.
Chrome 155 for Googlebook brings expanded web app installs, integration
With Chrome 155, Googlebooks now better support web apps by allowing for expanded installation and system integration.
OnePlus 16 goes official with 9,000 mAh battery, and it just makes me sad
The OnePlus 16 is official this week and looks beastly – too bad most of the world won’t be able to buy it.
The Sideload 047: The highs and lows of Pixel at 10
Welcome to episode 47 of The Sideload, a 9to5Google podcast. This week, Will is joined by 9to5Google’s own Ben Schoon and Android Authority’s Joe Maring for a roundtable discussion on a decade of Pixel phones and some speculation on what’s to come. Plus, we play a rapid-fire quiz game to see who can identify the most…
Android Auto 18.0 update starts rolling out, continues to gear up for redesign
Announced earlier this year, Google continues to set the stage for its next Android Auto redesign behind the scenes, which might be codenamed “Cielo.”
Today’s Android app deals and freebies: Balatro, BAD END, Seoul Exorcist 1111, more
Today’s best Google Play app and game deals are ready to go, including Balatro, BAD END, Seoul Exorcist 1111, Servant of the Lake, Terraria, Conquistadorio, The Game of Life 2, Drop Duchy, and more. Just be sure to dive into Nothing Phone (3) up to $280 off , Google Pixel 11 deals at up to $365 off , and this new…
YouTube bringing automatic background play to Android Automotive cars
Google is launching some app updates for Android Automotive, “Google built-in,” which bring more video apps and increased flexbility for the platform such as allowing YouTube to run in the background while driving.
Smartphone shipments dropped by 20%, lowest point in 14 years amid memory crisis
RAMageddon continues to have wide effects throughout the tech industry, with a new report revealing that the smartphone market has just hit its lowest point in well over a decade.
YouTube’s contextual AI search rolls out to all users on Android and iOS in US
“Ask YouTube” is no longer a YouTube Premium feature as the conversational AI search becomes available on mobile Android and iOS devices.
Google Play adding ‘personal library’ to access your vibe-coded Android apps
Google today announced a slew of Play Store updates across vibe-coding, game discovery, social features, and more.
Nothing’s CMF launches new wireless speakers that look like milk cartons
Nothing’s CMF brand has launched new wireless speakers, the first in the lineup, and they look like milk cartons.
Google Antigravity is now built into Gemini app for macOS
As part of today’s Gemini 4 Argon rollout, Google is making a big update to the Gemini app for macOS by integrating Antigravity.
Hey Google, where is the next Nest Hub?
Apple’s long-rumored smart home display is finally here and it begs the question – why hasn’t Google released a new Nest Hub in half a decade?
Gemini app rolling out Gemini 4 Argon to AI Pro and AI Ultra
Following the announcement at the end of September, Gemini 4 Argon is starting to roll out to the Gemini app, Google Antigravity, and more.
Deals: Nothing Phone (3) $280 off, Headphone (a) 40% off, Pixel 11 devices up to $365 off, Lenovo Idea Tab $142, more
Today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break is headlined by Nothing Phone (3) at up to $280 off its original price alongside its 2026 Headphone (a) at one of the lowest prices ever (40% off) . We also have Google Pixel 11 deals back today at up to $365 off the lists, Lenovo’s budget-friendly 11-inch 2.5K Android Idea Tab at the $142…
Googlebook will improve support for Linux apps eventually, but it’s all about AI for now
Googlebook was always going to run into problems with app availability, but few expected the platform to regress its support for Linux apps from Chromebook’s fairly robust solution. In a blog post, Google reiterates that the “Linux Terminal Preview” on Googlebook isn’t for using Linux apps, but for building with AI.
Samsung’s first Android XR glasses leak in 25 styles alongside 9-hour battery, specs [Gallery]
Samsung’s first Android XR glasses are right around the corner and, ahead of launch, another leak reveals every style you’ll be able to buy.
Here’s the full list of OnePlus devices getting Android 17, but it’s not OxygenOS
OxygenOS, the flavor of Android for OnePlus devices, is officially going away as the brand steps out of the global market, with Oppo’s ColorOS taking over starting with Android 17. And, now, we have an official list of OnePlus devices getting Android 17 starting later this month.
Oppo confirms list of devices getting its Android 17 update, rollout starts this month
Oppo has officially revealed ColorOS 17, its Android 17 update, to global markets this week and, along with that, confirmed a list of devices poised to get the update.
If a Chromebook wasn’t for you, Googlebook isn’t either
Let’s not pretend; if you weren’t sold on a Chromebook, Googlebook isn’t for you either.
Gemini ‘Task’ redesign integrates Spark into the main chat app
In addition to revamping settings and the navigation drawer , Google is combining its Spark personal agent with the main Gemini chat experience.
Monday’s Android app deals and freebies: Slime, CHUCHEL, Toziuha Night, House of Da Vinci, more
Today’s best Google Play app and game deals are ready, including Friend of a Slime: Survivors, CHUCHEL, Toziuha Night: OotA, The House of Da Vinci 2, Death Road to Canada, Mutropolis, Lumino City, LUNA The Shadow Dust, The Longing, and more. We also have a chance to land a FREE $200 Amazon gift card with a Samsung…
Chromecast with Google TV gets first update of 2026
Following the last release 11 months ago , Google is rolling out the first update of 2026 to the Chromecast with Google TV (4K).
Google’s Fitbit Air is getting a shiny new Metal Mesh band and better automatic tracking
The Fitbit Air is finally getting another band option that isn’t fabric or polyurethane. Instead, the Metal Mesh band might actually take the Fitbit Air up a notch.
Samsung is now rolling out Android 17 to these older Galaxy devices in the US
Samsung’s One UI 9 update is now available for the Galaxy S24 and Z Fold/Flip 6, a month after the official rollout was initiated.
Googlebook OS review: A post-smartphone PC, if Google can keep it
All attempts to bring the lessons and benefits of the touch era to PCs have failed, from Windows 8 to the era after the iPad when the Mac gained fullscreen apps. From an experience perspective, the iPad came closest because it was built on iOS, but it still failed due to the locked-down limitations at its core.
Deals: Samsung Galaxy Tab S12 + $200 Amazon gift card, Nothing Ear (3a), LG TVs up to $1,200 off w/ 10% back, more
Today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break is headlined by a chance to score a FREE $200 Amazon gift card with your new Samsung Galaxy Tab S12+ alongside the trade options straight from Samsung at up to $650 off . We also have loads of hangover Nothing Prime Day deals still live from $25 , including all-time lows on Ear (3a) and…
Nothing starts rolling out stable Android 17 update to Phone (3) – here’s the schedule
Following a prior beta program, Nothing has started its stable Android 17 update rolling with its flagship Phone (3).
Google announces $179 Fitbit Edge tracker with display, GPS
Google is following the Fitbit Air launched in May with a second tracker that features a screen called the Fitbit Edge.
Google releases officially refurbished Pixel 9 devices starting at $499 with an extra perk
After outing its Pixel 7 series in recent weeks, Google has just quietly released the Pixel 9 series to its Certified Refurbished program with prices starting at $499.
LineageOS support finally comes to Pixel 10 and 10a lineup
After a protracted wait, LineageOS is now officially available for the entire Pixel 10 lineup and the more affordable Pixel 10a.
LineageOS 24 launches based on Android 17 with app redesigns and simple flash tool
LineageOS 24 is now official, with the latest builds rolling out based on Android 17, bringing a surprise early release alongside a fresh coat of Material Design 3 Expressive paint, new WebUSB flashing tools, and more.
Someone ported Pixel 11’s Rambler voice-to-text to other Android phones
One of the best new features of Google’s Pixel 11 (and Googlebook) is support for Rambler voice-to-text, and it’s now been ported to other devices – if you’re willing to take the risk, that is.
Google TV Streamer’s sequel showcases a struggling smart home
We broke the news this week that a next-gen Google TV Streamer is incoming, but it also arrives as Google’s smart home hardware strategy faces a tough spot and new competition.
Googlebook improving ‘Better Together’ Android sync features, Samsung support rolling out
The big selling point for Googlebook is that it’s a desktop platform that deeply integrates with your Android phone but, at launch, those “Better Together” sync features are in a messy place. Google is now rolling out updates, including the bafflingly-missing support for Samsung devices.