Google Fi’s Messages for web and RCS will work offline in the future
https://9to5google.com/2025/12/04/google-fi-rcs-offline-future/
Source:https://9to5google.com/2025/12/04/google-fi-rcs-offline-future/
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Google Fi’s Messages for web and RCS will work offline in the future
Google today officially detailed the new Fi Web Calls & Messages that started rolling out yesterday. The MVNO acknowledges...
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Mobvoi commits to ‘essential’ TicWatch updates as the Wear OS lineup seems dead
https://9to5google.com/2025/12/05/mobvoi-ticwatch-wear-os-dead/
Source:https://9to5google.com/2025/12/05/mobvoi-ticwatch-wear-os-dead/
9to5Google
Mobvoi commits to 'essential' TicWatch updates as the Wear OS lineup seems dead
The Mobvoi TicWatch series has produced some memorable Wear OS smartwatches, both in terms of value and hardware advancements, but...
Early One UI 8.5 build reveals some familiar designs for Samsung’s Galaxy S26 trio
https://9to5google.com/2025/12/05/samsung-galaxy-s26-trio-designs-leaked-early-one-ui-8-5-build/
Source:https://9to5google.com/2025/12/05/samsung-galaxy-s26-trio-designs-leaked-early-one-ui-8-5-build/
9to5Google
Early One UI 8.5 build reveals some familiar designs for Samsung's Galaxy S26 trio
With some brands getting an early jump on next year’s flagship race, all eyes are on Samsung for the eventual...
Phone by Google shrinking bottom bar to match Material 3 Expressive
https://9to5google.com/2025/12/05/google-phone-bottom-bar/
Source:https://9to5google.com/2025/12/05/google-phone-bottom-bar/
9to5Google
Phone by Google shrinking bottom bar to match Material 3 Expressive
Besides Call Reason this week, Phone by Google is testing a shorter bottom bar to comply with Material 3 Expressive.
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Gemini for Home expands rollout to more users in early access
https://9to5google.com/2025/12/05/gemini-for-home-new-early-access-wave/
Source:https://9to5google.com/2025/12/05/gemini-for-home-new-early-access-wave/
9to5Google
Gemini for Home expands rollout to more users in early access
Just over a month after launching an early access program, Gemini for Google Home is coming to a new wave...
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Pixel Watch rolling out always-on Media Controls, Timer, & Stopwatch
https://9to5google.com/2025/12/05/pixel-watch-aod-timer/
Source:https://9to5google.com/2025/12/05/pixel-watch-aod-timer/
9to5Google
Pixel Watch rolling out always-on Media Controls, Timer, & Stopwatch
With Wear OS 6, Google promised more AOD, and the Pixel Watch is starting to do this across three key experiences, including the Timer app.
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Chrome Autofill getting two-line design on Android, Google Wallet integration, more
https://9to5google.com/2025/12/05/chrome-autofill-google-wallet/
Source:https://9to5google.com/2025/12/05/chrome-autofill-google-wallet/
9to5Google
Chrome Autofill getting two-line design on Android, Google Wallet integration, more
Google is rolling out a number of updates to Chrome Autofill, including Google Wallet integration and a slightly better design on Android.
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Today’s Android app deals and freebies: Boxville 2, Rotaeno, Bud Spencer & Terence Hill, more
https://9to5toys.com/2025/12/05/android-app-deals-free-boxville-2-bud-spencer/
Source:https://9to5toys.com/2025/12/05/android-app-deals-free-boxville-2-bud-spencer/
9to5Toys
Today’s Android app deals and freebies: Boxville 2, Rotaeno, Bud Spencer & Terence Hill, more
Your Friday afternoon lineup of the best Android game and app deals is now ready to roll down below. We...
Gemini is everywhere now, but Android Auto is the first place I’ve really been sold on it
https://9to5google.com/2025/12/07/gemini-android-auto-best-place/
Source:https://9to5google.com/2025/12/07/gemini-android-auto-best-place/
9to5Google
Gemini is everywhere now, but Android Auto is the first place I've really been sold on it
Over the past few months, especially, Gemini has taken over everything Google, with Assistant having largely vanished. Yet, in most...
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Latest Pixel 10 updates have improved performance, at least on benchmarks
https://9to5google.com/2025/12/08/google-pixel-10-updates-improved-performance/
Source:https://9to5google.com/2025/12/08/google-pixel-10-updates-improved-performance/
9to5Google
Latest Pixel 10 updates have improved performance, at least on benchmarks
Google’s Pixel 10 phones, based on the company’s Tensor chips, simply do not have the same raw performance as some...
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Samsung’s Ballie robot still isn’t ready as release window comes and goes… again
https://9to5google.com/2025/12/08/samsung-ballie-still-delayed-again/
Source:https://9to5google.com/2025/12/08/samsung-ballie-still-delayed-again/
9to5Google
Samsung's Ballie robot still isn't ready as release window comes and goes... again
Samsung’s adorable and round home assistant robot, Ballie, was not released as promised in mid-2025, and the company now notes...
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Samsung’s Qi2 ‘Magnet Wireless Battery Pack’ leaks, fixes a Galaxy phone problem
https://9to5google.com/2025/12/08/samsungs-qi2-magnet-wireless-battery-pack-leaks-fixes-a-galaxy-phone-problem/
Source:https://9to5google.com/2025/12/08/samsungs-qi2-magnet-wireless-battery-pack-leaks-fixes-a-galaxy-phone-problem/
9to5Google
Samsung's Qi2 'Magnet Wireless Battery Pack' leaks, fixes a Galaxy phone problem
It continues to be clear that Samsung is fully introducing Qi2 on the Galaxy S26 series, with a new “Magnet...
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Hands-on: Google Glass is now real with ‘monocular’ Android XR glasses coming in 2026
https://9to5google.com/2025/12/08/android-xr-glasses-displays-2026/
Source:https://9to5google.com/2025/12/08/android-xr-glasses-displays-2026/
9to5Google
Hands-on: Google Glass is now real with ‘monocular’ Android XR glasses coming in 2026
Google is on the verge of releasing “AI glasses” with a display in 2026 and they fully realize the vision of Google Glass.
Galaxy XR adding ‘PC Connect’ for Windows apps and games, Google ‘Likeness’ avatars
https://9to5google.com/2025/12/08/galaxy-android-xr-pc-connect/
Source:https://9to5google.com/2025/12/08/galaxy-android-xr-pc-connect/
9to5Google
Galaxy XR adding ‘PC Connect’ for Windows apps and games, Google ‘Likeness’ avatars
After launching in October, Google is rolling out a suite of new Android XR features for Samsung’s Galaxy XR, led by PC Connect.
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Google and Apple partner on better Android-iPhone switching
https://9to5google.com/2025/12/08/android-iphone-switching/
Source:https://9to5google.com/2025/12/08/android-iphone-switching/
9to5Google
Google and Apple partner on better Android-iPhone switching
The latest Android Canary is available today and it features work by Apple and Google to make switching between Android and iPhone easier.
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Adobe Premiere’s YouTube Shorts editor rolls out, but only on iPhone
https://9to5google.com/2025/12/08/adobe-premiere-youtube-shorts-editor-rolls-out/
Source:https://9to5google.com/2025/12/08/adobe-premiere-youtube-shorts-editor-rolls-out/
9to5Google
Adobe Premiere's YouTube Shorts editor rolls out, but only on iPhone
Adobe’s new Premiere app for mobile is introducing an editor specifically designed for YouTube Shorts, but it is currently only...
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‘Moto Tag 2’ leaks with new colors, mystery changes for Android’s only UWB tracker
https://9to5google.com/2025/12/08/moto-tag-2-android-find-hub-tracker-leak/
Source:https://9to5google.com/2025/12/08/moto-tag-2-android-find-hub-tracker-leak/
9to5Google
'Moto Tag 2' leaks with new colors, mystery changes for Android's only UWB tracker
Android’s Find Hub network has just one tracker equipped with the UWB capability found in Apple’s AirTag, and now it’s...
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Google explains Gemini in Chrome’s agentic browsing security, protections
https://9to5google.com/2025/12/08/gemini-chrome-agentic-security/
Source:https://9to5google.com/2025/12/08/gemini-chrome-agentic-security/
9to5Google
Google explains Gemini in Chrome’s agentic browsing security, protections
With Gemini in Chrome and the upcoming availability of agentic capabilities, Google is detailing how the browser will protect against threats.
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Gemini for Home update already working on some third-party Google Assistant speakers
https://9to5google.com/2025/12/08/gemini-for-home-third-party-google-assistant-speakers/
Source:https://9to5google.com/2025/12/08/gemini-for-home-third-party-google-assistant-speakers/
9to5Google
Gemini for Home update already working on some third-party Google Assistant speakers
In a somewhat unexpected turn of events, Google’s big Gemini for Home voice assistant update doesn’t just work on Nest...
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