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Deals: Samsung Galaxy Ring $220 off, Nest Learning Thermostat (4th gen) $171, Pixel Buds Pro 2, more

2 days ago | 9to5google.com | Justin Kahn

Alongside the launch of Best Buy’s weeklong Outlet Sale, we are now tracking some serious opportunities to save on Geek Squad refurbished gear and some open-box listings with full warranties attached. Firstly, we have one of the best prices ever on all sizes and colors of the Samsung Galaxy Ring at $220 off, much like the Google Nest Learning Thermostat (4th gen) at up to $109 off and the Google Pixel Buds Pro 2 are $119 off.
Deals: Galaxy Watch Ultra up to $269 off, Bose Smart Soundbar all-time low, LG C4 OLED $2,300 off launch price, more

5 days ago | 9to5google.com | Justin Kahn

Today’s Androidverse and beyond deals are now ready to go starting with some solid discounts on Galaxy Watch Ultra at $230 off with a FREE 25W Power Adapter thrown in – you can also land one at $269 off in open-box condition with a full warranty too. Those offers join ongoing deals on Galaxy Watch 7 alongside a new all-time low on Bose Smart Dolby Atmos Soundbar at $170 off,LG’s epic 83-inch C4 OLED smart TV at $2,300 under the launch price, and much more.
The Pixel 9a can now enroll in the Android 16 Beta

6 days ago | 9to5google.com | Damien Wilde

After just launching a few days ago, the brand-new Pixel 9a is now eligible to enroll in the Android 16 Beta with the release of Beta 4. Since it was officially put on store shelves, the device has received a couple of updates, but these were limited to the stable Android 15 channel. If you do happen to have the device, you can get a taste of the next release, which is expected to drop in stable channels at some point in Q3 2025.
[U:Fixed] Pixel 9a selfie camera bug causes flickering in low light, but doesn't affect photos

6 days ago | 9to5google.com | Damien Wilde

A minor bug with the selfie camera on the Pixel 9a means that if you attempt to take photos using the front-facing system in low light scenarios, you might see the image preview flicker before hitting the shutter button. [Update 04/17]: The Pixel Camera 9.8 update is now rolling out widely. This issue is now marked as resolved with no issues persisting with camera flicker as confirmed by the /u/PixelCommunity account over on Reddit.
Judge rules Google's ad business is a monopoly

6 days ago | 9to5google.com | Andrew Romero

In facing a federal hearing concerning Google’s advertising practices, a US judge ruled that the company harmed consumers and publishers by forming an ad tech monopoly, which offers little room for any competition to form. In a ruling by US District Court Judge Leonie Brinkema, Google was noted to have illegally built a monopoly over online advertising (via The New York Times).
Some of our favorite Pixel Watch 3 accessories [Video]

1 week ago | 9to5google.com | Damien Wilde

It’s been a minute since the Pixel Watch 3 launched, but there still isn’t a wealth of accessories to choose from. We’ve spent time testing and trialing some of the small pool – and here are some of our favorites.
Xbox app for Android & iOS will soon be able to buy games, remote play moving to web

1 week ago | 9to5google.com | Ben Schoon

Microsoft has announced a slew of new Xbox updates this week, including support for buying games and Game Pass via the Android app. Announced in a blog post, Microsoft says that the Xbox apps for Android and iOS will soon be able to buy games for their Xbox account (whether for streaming or console use) as well as add-on content and Game Pass. Players will also be able to redeem Perks via the mobile app.
Google quietly removed the explicit Pixel support page end dates

1 week ago | 9to5google.com | Damien Wilde

When trying to find out when your Pixel will get updates and support, you might be left frustrated that Google is being less explicit with end-of-life dates for the lineup. Since the Pixel 8 series, Google has offered one of the most extensive support windows for any Android phone, matched only by Samsung and Apple.
Pixel 9a vs. Pixel 7a: Is now the time to upgrade? [Video]

1 week ago | 9to5google.com | Damien Wilde

Is now the time to upgrade from the Pixel 7a to the brand-new Pixel 9a? Well, maybe. However, there is more to the equation than meets the eye. Here’s what you need to know. Google’s Pixel series always seems to spark a bit of a debate, doesn’t it? We invariably get the usual mix of excitement and the “yeah, but…” comments. It’s almost a tradition at this point. And to be fair, the Pixel 8a did have a bit of an identity crisis.
Samsung posts updated One UI 7 rollout schedule through July

1 week ago | 9to5google.com | Andrew Romero

Galaxy users can’t exactly seem to catch a break between the delayed One UI 7 launch and now a delayed rollout. After One UI 7 was recently delayed due to a severe bug, Samsung released an updated schedule, pushing some devices out to July. Earlier this week, Samsung decided to halt the One UI 7 rollout for Galaxy users due to a bug that prevented users from unlocking their devices. With that, Samsung pulled the firmware update for the Galaxy S24, Z Fold 6, and Z Flip 6.