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40 stories from 6 sources Updated Jun 13, 2026 at 01:58 UTC
Android Authority

Amazon drops Ring’s Indoor Cam Plus and contact sensor bundle from $80 to just $45

Ring’s 2K cam and entry sensor bundle gets a 44% price drop.

Jun 12, 2026
9to5Google

Google AI Mode starts rolling out Search agents that keep track of information for you

At I/O 2026, Google announced the concept of “Search agents,” with information agents now rolling out in AI Mode for AI Ultra subscribers.

Jun 12, 2026
Android Authority

Ready for the trails? Strava just dropped a massive hiking update

Strava's new update focuses on upgrading your next hike.

Jun 12, 2026
9to5Google

Pixelated 104: Siri goes Gemini

Welcome to episode 104 of Pixelated, a podcast by 9to5Google . This week, Abner, Damien, and Will hop over the walled garden to discuss Siri AI, changes to Liquid Glass and its ripple effects on Android, and plenty of other WWDC thoughts. Plus, Paris Hilton loves Android and Goog

Jun 12, 2026
Android Central

Keeping it fun: Nothing debuts its phones, audio lineup at Best Buy in the US

Nothing says tech can be fun, debuts its phones and audio series at Best Buy across hundreds of U.S. Best Buy stores.

Jun 12, 2026
9to5Google

Gemini app for macOS gets new icon and hotkey screenshot shortcut

Google is rolling out the latest version of the Gemini app for macOS today with a handful of updates.

Jun 12, 2026
Android Authority

Analogue Pocket and EverDrive compatibility issues leave retro gamers stranded

Analogue Pocket and EverDrive cartridges aren't working together and it's unclear who's at fault.

Jun 12, 2026
9to5Google

Friday’s Android app deals and freebies: Montezuma 2, Majesty, Slaps And Beans 2, more

Your afternoon lineup of the best Android game and app deals is now ready to roll, including titles like Montezuma 2: Premium, Majesty: The Fantasy Kingdom, Slaps And Beans 2, Yumsters! Premium, RPG Silver Nornir, Ash of Gods: Redemption, and more. We also have Google Pixel 10 Pr

Jun 12, 2026
Android Central

Murena's /e/OS 4 update frees you from Google with as little as 'one tap'

Murena takes a bold step forward with its privacy-focused software for users, making it easier than ever to get away from Google.

Jun 12, 2026
9to5Google

Google’s official Pixel Watch bands are as low as $5 right now

Google’s Fitbit Air might be sweeping the fitness landscape right now — I, for one, think it’s an excellent tracker at its core — but for plenty of Android users, you just can’t swap sway from a real smartwatch. If you’ve been looking to refresh your existing Pixel Watch, you can

Jun 12, 2026
Android Authority

Google TV’s World Cup hub brings live matches, highlights, and analysis together

Google TV just turned its Sports page into a World Cup command center.

Jun 12, 2026
Android Central

Prime Day Garmin watch deals have landed — score up to 50% off Fenix, Venu, Forerunner, and more

Prime Day is still over a week away, but Amazon is already dropping smartwatch deals like there's no tomorrow.

Jun 12, 2026
9to5Google

The Pixel punches way above its weight in the smartphone space [Video]

Despite a single-digit market share in practically every global region, Google still has a fairly strong foothold in the smartphone space with the Pixel, but why?

Jun 12, 2026
Android Authority

Everyone says they want to share wearable data with doctors — but almost nobody is doing it

We're all tracking our health data and keeping it completely to ourselves.

Jun 12, 2026
9to5Google

Nothing Ear (3a) reportedly in the pipeline with new colors and a lower price tag

Nothing Ear (3) launched earlier this year as a solid pair of wireless earbuds, but it’s also been hard to beat the budget-focused Nothing Ear (a) from 2024. But, apparently, Nothing is giving it a shot with the first Nothing Ear (3a) details now leaking.

Jun 12, 2026
Android Authority

Google’s soccer-playing Android figurine is up for sale in the US — and selling fast

This soccer-themed Android Bugdroid is now on sale in the US — and it's just $25!

Jun 12, 2026
9to5Google

Deals: Google Pixel 10 Pro up to $420 off, 512GB Galaxy S26+ $400 off, up to $875 off Windows laptops/desktops, more

Today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break is headlined by the mid-range 256GB Google Pixel 10 Pro at up to $420 off alongside a sizable collection of Father’s Day Google deals you can browse through. We also have a huge $400 price drop live on unlocked 512GB Galaxy S26+ at Amazon if you’re qu

Jun 12, 2026
Android Authority

Beatbot AquaSense and Sora robot pool cleaners: Which model is right for your pool?

From entry-level to flagships, there's something for everyone

Jun 12, 2026
9to5Google

Gemini 3.5 Flash lands on Google’s Android coding rankings, but it’s 3x the cost for slower performance

Google has released another set of benchmark results to determine the best AI models for Android coding, along with how much each model costs per token. Google’s Gemini 3.5 Flash is easily the most resource-intensive in Android development, and it doesn’t even make the top five.

Jun 12, 2026
Android Central

5 ways the Razr Fold 2027 can improve on Motorola's already-excellent foldable

I'm still very much in the honeymoon phase with the Motorola Razr Fold, but it's never too early to start thinking about the sequel. Here's my wishlist for the Razr Fold 2027.

Jun 12, 2026
9to5Google

Google sues cybercrime network that used Gemini for financial scams

Google has filed a lawsuit against a cybercrime organization that was using Gemini to power its financial scams, while Google is also pushing for stricter laws that are more relevant to an AI era.

Jun 12, 2026
Android Authority

Facebook and Instagram are experiencing a service interruption (Update: Coming back)

You're not alone, as users everywhere run into the latest Facebook outage.

Jun 12, 2026
Android Authority

I thought all pool robots needed constant attention, but this one changed my mind

I spent less time managing this pool robot than I did deciding what to throw on the barbecue.

Jun 12, 2026
Android Authority

Nothing just unlocked a huge Best Buy expansion

The brand that refuses to make boring gadgets is about to get a lot more opportunities to turn heads across the US.

Jun 12, 2026
Android Central

Galaxy phones are finally getting a feature Android users have wanted for years

One UI 9 finally gives Galaxy phones a built-in network speed meter, but Samsung tucked this long-requested feature away inside Good Lock.

Jun 12, 2026
Android Central

Escaping the loop? Google speaks up about that huge Pixel booting problem

Pixels have been suffering from a frustrating bootloop issue, and Google has reportedly spoken up about it, offering a (hopeful) solution.

Jun 12, 2026
Android Central

Summer is around the corner, and this new Motorola Razr feature can help you take better vacation photos

This Motorola Razr feature takes out a lot of the guesswork and conducting when you're trying to get someone to take a decent photo of you.

Jun 12, 2026
Android Central

Synology DiskStation DS225+ long-term review: This 2.5GbE NAS is finally a good upgrade

The DiskStation DS225+ has a solitary upgrade over the DS224+: you get 2.5GbE connectivity. That alone is enough to give it an edge, and you still get class-leading software and a great all-round 2-bay NAS server.

Jun 12, 2026
Android Central

This Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 battery leak has me more excited than any new AI feature

The Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 could finally bring the battery boost Wear OS users have wanted for years, with leaks pointing to more than three days of runtime.

Jun 11, 2026
Android Central

Nobody understands smartphone design like Motorola, and I'm totally surprised by how good the Motorola Edge 2026 is

The Motorola Edge 2026 might have the best year-over-year improvement of any smartphone released in 2026, making it a great choice for mid-range buyers.

Jun 11, 2026
Android Developers Blog

Top 3 updates for Android developer productivity

Posted by Simona Milanovic, Developer Relations Engineer Every year, Google I/O brings new announcements and resources across ecosystems and products, including Android development. As development shifts toward AI and agent-assisted tooling, we’ve expanded our offerings to better

Jun 9, 2026
Android Developers Blog

Datadog delivers millions of in-depth performance insights with ProfilingManager

Posted by Alice Yuan, Developer Relations Engineer at Google, Arti Arutiunov, Product Manager at Datadog and Nikita Ogorodnikov, Staff Software Engineer at Datadog Performance regressions are notoriously hard to reproduce, making regressions a massive bottleneck for mobile develo

Jun 8, 2026
Android Developers Blog

Prioritizing Memory Efficiency: Essential Steps for Android 17

Posted by Alice Yuan, Developer Relations Engineer, Ajesh Pai, Developer Relations Engineer, and Fung Lam, Developer Relations Engineer While app performance is often equated with a smooth UI and fast start times, memory serves as the silent foundation upon which these visible me

Jun 2, 2026
Android Developers Blog

Building Premium Android Experiences at Google I/O ‘26

Posted by Ataul Munim, Android Developer Relations Engineer A truly differentiated Android experience is about delivering premium delight wherever your users are. At Google I/O ‘26, we showcased how the latest advancements in the Android ecosystem can help you elevate your app's

Jun 2, 2026
Android Developers Blog

Top AI on Android updates for building intelligent experiences from Google I/O ‘26

Posted by Jingyu Shi, Staff Developer Relations Engineer At Google I/O 2026, we introduced Android’s shift from an operating system to an intelligence system. We also demonstrated how you can build intelligent experiences natively with the system and bring the power of Google’s A

May 26, 2026
Android Developers Blog

17 Things to know for Android developers at Google I/O

Posted by Matthew McCullough, VP, Product Management, Android Developer Today at Google I/O, we announced the many ways we’re powering agentic workflows to increase your productivity and ensure your apps shine across the expanding Android ecosystem. Here’s a recap of 17 of our fa

May 19, 2026
Android Developers Blog

Build native Android apps in Google AI Studio

Posted by Emma-Louise Leavey, Group Product Manager and Mike Taylor-Cai, Product Manager Starting today Google AI Studio can build entire Android apps for you in minutes from just a prompt. You don't need to install any software or configure any libraries, which significantly low

May 19, 2026
Android Developers Blog

Increasing app discovery and engagement on Google TV

Posted by Paul Lammertsma, Developer Relations Engineer With over 300 million monthly active devices across Google TV and Android TV, it’s clear that the living room is a massive, distinct platform for apps to accelerate growth. Today, we’re excited to share Google TV features an

May 19, 2026
Android Developers Blog

Android CLI Now Stable 1.0: Accelerate developing for Android using any agent

Posted by Simona Milanovic and Ben Trengrove, Developer Relations Engineers As Android developers, you have many choices when it comes to the agents, tools, command-line interfaces (CLI), and LLMs you use for app development. Whether you use Gemini in Android Studio, Antigravity

May 19, 2026
Android Developers Blog

Build for the future with the Android XR Developer Catalyst Program — Apply now!

Posted by Android XR Team The Android XR ecosystem is expanding, and we’re committed to supporting developers who will build its next great experiences. Today, we’re opening applications for the Android XR Developer Catalyst Program , a dedicated initiative to accelerate the deve

May 19, 2026
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