Threads will start showing ads to all users next week
https://9to5google.com/2026/01/21/threads-will-start-showing-ads-to-all-users-next-week/
Source:https://9to5google.com/2026/01/21/threads-will-start-showing-ads-to-all-users-next-week/
9to5Google
Threads will start showing ads to all users next week
Meta has announced that, starting “next week,” its Twitter/X competitor Threads will begin showing ads to all users. In a...
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Pixel 9a gets extended sale that ends before rumored 10a launch
https://9to5google.com/2026/01/21/pixel-9a-sale/
Source:https://9to5google.com/2026/01/21/pixel-9a-sale/
9to5Google
Pixel 9a gets extended sale that ends before rumored 10a launch
Ahead of the Pixel 10a, the Google Store is running a rather extended sale on the Pixel 9a that ends on February 15.
Rare bug with Pixel Phone app ‘Take a Message’ could leak your audio to callers
https://9to5google.com/2026/01/22/pixel-phone-app-take-a-message-bug/
Source:https://9to5google.com/2026/01/22/pixel-phone-app-take-a-message-bug/
9to5Google
Rare bug with Pixel Phone app ‘Take a Message’ could leak your audio to callers
A small number of Pixel users have encountered an issue where “Take a Message” is sending their audio to the caller.
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A renewed Pixel 10 Pro is a steal at just $570 right now
https://9to5google.com/2026/01/22/a-renewed-pixel-10-pro-is-a-steal-at-just-570-right-now/
Source:https://9to5google.com/2026/01/22/a-renewed-pixel-10-pro-is-a-steal-at-just-570-right-now/
9to5Google
A renewed Pixel 10 Pro is a steal at just $570 right now
The Pixel 10 Pro is a steal on Amazon right now as the price drops below $600. A significant discount for those seeking the latest flagship.
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Spotify brings AI-powered ‘Prompted Playlists’ to US and Canada – how to use it [Gallery]
https://9to5google.com/2026/01/22/spotify-brings-ai-powered-prompted-playlists-to-us-and-canada-how-to-use-it-gallery/
Source:https://9to5google.com/2026/01/22/spotify-brings-ai-powered-prompted-playlists-to-us-and-canada-how-to-use-it-gallery/
9to5Google
Spotify brings AI-powered 'Prompted Playlists' to US and Canada – how to use it [Gallery]
Following a limited rollout last year, Spotify is bringing its AI-powered “Prompted Playlists” to listeners in the US and Canada....
OpenAI is planning to launch hardware ‘later in the year’
https://9to5google.com/2026/01/22/openai-could-debut-device-2026/
Source:https://9to5google.com/2026/01/22/openai-could-debut-device-2026/
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OpenAI is planning to launch hardware 'later in the year'
OpenAI confirmed that the company behind ChatGPT is preparing to launch its first device, but it won’t be ready until...
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Google Home will finally fix that annoying offline lights bug
https://9to5google.com/2026/01/22/google-home-will-finally-fix-that-annoying-offline-lights-bug/
Source:https://9to5google.com/2026/01/22/google-home-will-finally-fix-that-annoying-offline-lights-bug/
9to5Google
Google Home will finally fix that annoying offline lights bug
If you’ve opened the Google Home app in the past few weeks, you’ve probably been greeted with an “offline” status...
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TCL is preparing Android 14 updates for its Google TV lineup – what’s new
https://9to5google.com/2026/01/22/tcl-is-preparing-android-14-updates-for-its-google-tv-lineup-whats-new/
Source:https://9to5google.com/2026/01/22/tcl-is-preparing-android-14-updates-for-its-google-tv-lineup-whats-new/
9to5Google
TCL is preparing Android 14 updates for its Google TV lineup – what's new
TCL’s Google TV lineup is about to get a fresh Android 14 update, with a couple of new features in...
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Deals: Samsung Galaxy Ring $100 or more off, 3D 4K Odyssey gaming monitor $684 off, Anker Smart Display Dock $100 off, more
https://9to5google.com/2026/01/22/deals-galaxy-ring-3d-odyssey-monitor-anker-dock/
Source:https://9to5google.com/2026/01/22/deals-galaxy-ring-3d-odyssey-monitor-anker-dock/
9to5Google
Deals: Samsung Galaxy Ring $100 or more off, 3D 4K Odyssey gaming monitor $684 off, Anker Smart Display Dock $100 off, more
Thursday’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break awaits below with $100 off all Samsung Galaxy Ring models (as well as up to $225...
Galaxy Watch ‘Do Not Disturb’ shortcut is broken, Samsung confirms fix is coming
https://9to5google.com/2026/01/22/samsung-galaxy-watch-do-not-disturb-shortcut-broken-samsung-confirms-fix/
Source:https://9to5google.com/2026/01/22/samsung-galaxy-watch-do-not-disturb-shortcut-broken-samsung-confirms-fix/
9to5Google
Galaxy Watch 'Do Not Disturb' shortcut is broken, Samsung confirms fix is coming
Practically every modern wearable wants you to keep it on 24/7, in order to continue collecting data while you sleep....
Deals: Samsung Galaxy Ring $100 or more off, 3D 4K Odyssey gaming monitor $684 off, Anker Smart Display Dock $100 off, more
https://9to5google.com/2026/01/22/deals-galaxy-ring-3d-odyssey-monitor-anker-dock/
Source:https://9to5google.com/2026/01/22/deals-galaxy-ring-3d-odyssey-monitor-anker-dock/
9to5Google
Deals: Samsung Galaxy Ring $100 or more off, 3D 4K Odyssey gaming monitor $684 off, Anker Smart Display Dock $100 off, more
Thursday’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break awaits below with $100 off all Samsung Galaxy Ring models (as well as up to $225...
Galaxy Watch ‘Do Not Disturb’ shortcut is broken, Samsung confirms fix is coming
https://9to5google.com/2026/01/22/samsung-galaxy-watch-do-not-disturb-shortcut-broken-samsung-confirms-fix/
Source:https://9to5google.com/2026/01/22/samsung-galaxy-watch-do-not-disturb-shortcut-broken-samsung-confirms-fix/
9to5Google
Galaxy Watch 'Do Not Disturb' shortcut is broken, Samsung confirms fix is coming
Practically every modern wearable wants you to keep it on 24/7, in order to continue collecting data while you sleep....
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Today’s Android app deals and freebies: Dinkigolf, SpongeBob, Cyberlords, One Hand Clapping, more
https://9to5toys.com/2026/01/22/today-android-app-deals-dinkigolf-spongebob/
Source:https://9to5toys.com/2026/01/22/today-android-app-deals-dinkigolf-spongebob/
9to5Toys
Today’s Android app deals and freebies: Dinkigolf, SpongeBob, Cyberlords, One Hand Clapping, more
Today’s lineup of new Android game and app deals has arrived, including titles like Dinkigolf, SpongeBob – The Cosmic Shake,...
Google Play Store not showing Android, Pixel system app updates [U]
https://9to5google.com/2026/01/22/google-play-system-app-updates/
Source:https://9to5google.com/2026/01/22/google-play-system-app-updates/
9to5Google
Google Play Store not showing Android, Pixel system app updates [U]
In what could either be a bug or behavior change, Google Play is not showing available updates for system apps...
Google Photos rolling out AI-powered ‘Me Meme’ generator
https://9to5google.com/2026/01/22/google-photos-me-meme/
Source:https://9to5google.com/2026/01/22/google-photos-me-meme/
9to5Google
Google Photos rolling out AI-powered ‘Me Meme’ generator
Google Photos continues to build out the Create tab with a new “Me Meme” feature in the Android and iOS apps.
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Google Clock 8.5 rolls out ‘swipe to dismiss’ for alarms on Android [U]
https://9to5google.com/2026/01/22/google-clock-alarm-swipe-dismiss/
Source:https://9to5google.com/2026/01/22/google-clock-alarm-swipe-dismiss/
9to5Google
Google Clock 8.5 rolls out ‘swipe to dismiss’ for alarms on Android [U]
Version 8.5 of Google Clock for Android was released last week and it’s rolling out the ability to dismiss alarms by swiping.
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Google Clock 8.5 rolls out ‘swipe to dismiss’ for alarms on Android [U]
https://9to5google.com/2026/01/22/google-clock-alarm-swipe-dismiss/
Source:https://9to5google.com/2026/01/22/google-clock-alarm-swipe-dismiss/
9to5Google
Google Clock 8.5 rolls out ‘swipe to dismiss’ for alarms on Android [U]
Version 8.5 of Google Clock for Android was released last week and it’s rolling out the ability to dismiss alarms by swiping.
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Google and Epic Games struck a secretive $800 million deal, ‘helping Google market Android’
https://9to5google.com/2026/01/22/google-epic-games-deal-court-reveal/
Source:https://9to5google.com/2026/01/22/google-epic-games-deal-court-reveal/
9to5Google
Google and Epic Games struck a secretive $800 million deal, 'helping Google market Android'
As revealed in the ongoing court saga, Google and Epic Games have apparently struck a new deal that involves Android,...
Gboard adding ‘auto-switch after apostrophes’ as M3 Expressive Settings redesign rolls out
https://9to5google.com/2026/01/22/gboard-apostrophes/
Source:https://9to5google.com/2026/01/22/gboard-apostrophes/
9to5Google
Gboard adding ‘auto-switch after apostrophes’ as M3 Expressive Settings redesign rolls out
Gboard for Android is getting a nice quality-of-life improvement with the “auto-switch after apostrophes” shortcut.
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