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What’s new in Android’s November 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.

Googlebook apps built by Googlers add macOS-like status bar shortcuts, keyboard commands

Googlebooks are a bit starved of desktop-class features at launch, but one of Google’s pitches around this platform is how apps can be built for it, and the company’s own employees are showing off what that looks like with some clever apps that just so happen to add features that feel a lot like they’re replicating…

Monday’s Android app deals and freebies: Absolum, Death Worm, Minabo, more

The new Samsung Galaxy SmartTag 3 tracker is now available for purchase alongside the ongoing all-time low on Google Home Speaker , but today’s best Google Play app and game deals are ready as well: Absolum, Death Worm Deluxe, Pixel Knight, Minabo: A walk through life, Sword of Palmira, Endurance: dead space Premium…

Walmart raises prices on its entire Google TV streamer lineup

Walmart’s ultra-cheap Google TV streamers were never going to remain cheap in the age of RAMageddon, and now we’re seeing the second big price hike of the year with the whole Onn Google TV lineup seeing higher prices today.

Android tablets are back, but are they for you?

Android tablets have always been a bit of a touchy subject, but it’s abundantly clear that the form factor is making a comeback. But, as someone who’s a fan of the smaller sizes, are you actually using the gargantuan Android tablets that every company seems obsessed with? In other words – are you the customer for the…

Pixelated 124: Is it time for a Nest Hub comeback?

Welcome to Pixelated episode 124. This week, Damien, Abner, and Will dive into the announcement of Motorola’s flagship return in North America, the Signature 27. Is a $1,600 non-foldable the comeback everyone hoped for, or is this device doomed by rising component costs? Then, with Apple’s HomeView smart display set…

The Sideload 050: The phones Samsung and Google won’t make

Welcome to episode 50 of The Sideload, a 9to5Google podcast. This week, Will and Daniel are joined by Nick Sutrich to discuss the ever-present split between North American and global phones, what the marketplace looks like with OnePlus gone, and why your next smartphone might actually replace your Steam Deck. Plus…

Google’s Ocarina of Time easter egg is a blast from the past

If you’re sick of AI search and all the business of modern Google search, this week’s Google easter egg will take you back 28 years to a simpler time when Ocarina of Time was the pinnacle of gaming, and Google was still a new name.

Android gaming is having a renaissance

Good morning! Today I’m mourning the loss of Patrick Stewart by rewatching First Contact , my favorite Trek movie; beginning a marathon listen of at least one great Star Trek podcast ; and replaying Elite Force and Armada , both wonderful Trek games released in 2000.