Gemma is Google’s new “family of lightweight, state-of-the-art open models” aimed at AI developers and researchers.

Google is finally rolling out a straightforward Material You redesign of Play Books for Android. It follows the new icon introduced last year, with the app rarely seeing updates.

The Android TV experience has been replaced at this point, but it’s still getting feature updates (for some reason). This week, Google is launching a new “Quick Access” row on the Android TV homescreen.

Google is emailing some Fi Wireless subscribers with a pretty notable promo code offer that gives them “10% off a new line for 2 years.” 

The Galaxy S24+ is likely the best option from Samsung’s new lineup. It takes on a slightly new design and, with it, a need for some extra protection. These cases from Dbrand, Thinborne, and Spigen are our favorites for the Galaxy S24+ so far.

In testing the Gemini app over the past week, my usage of Google Assistant through Pixel Buds Pro has skyrocketed, and I’m actually liking the balance.

The Tuesday afternoon collection of today’s best Android game and app deals is now ready to go. Just be sure to scope out the deals we are tracking on Samsung’s latest Galaxy Chromebook 2, the official Galaxy Z Flip 5 official cases, and Samsung’s Galaxy Z Flip 5 folding smartphone itself. As for the apps, highlights include titles like The Game of Life 1 and 2, The Black Dungeon, KNIGHTS, Boxing Gym Story, and more. Head below for a complete look at today’s best Android game and app deals. 

The PlayStation Portal is a $200 wireless screen and controller that streams from a PlayStation 5. That’s all it does, with no local functionality. However, seemingly thanks to the PlayStation Portal’s Android base, the device was modded to run PSP games.

Google debuted Circle to Search earlier this year as a big new AI feature in Android. While it’s only available on some devices, the feature does have one limitation that seems rather obvious, which is that Circle to Search is disabled if you switch your default assist app.

While the first Android 15 developer preview was a bit underwhelming, new features still seem to be in the pipeline. One of those new additions may be the ability for Android to automatically hide incoming two-factor authentication codes from other apps on your device.

Following the release of Android 15 DP1 on Friday, Google has “temporarily disabled downloads for OTA images.”

YouTube’s work on optimizing the viewing experience for connected/smart TVs continues with a redesign of channel pages for all Creators.

Samsung’s Galaxy Z Flip 5 is taking the spotlight in today’s best deals, as the folding smartphone includes a $150 credit with Amazon’s latest promotion. Tons of official Z Flip 5 cases are also on sale, and couldn’t have landed at a better time starting from $21. You’ll also find deals on Chromebooks and more. Hit the jump for all that and more in the latest 9to5Toys Lunch Break.

The Galaxy Fit 3 still hasn’t been announced, and more leaks are creeping out of the woodwork. The newest batch includes full specs on the device, including the supposed 13-day battery.

Android 14 has been working behind the scenes on a new ability for apps to be assigned as Android’s default “note-taking” app, and while Google Keep has some early support for the feature, it’s not live yet. More recent versions of the app, though, now say that the lockscreen access functionality that this new role delivers is “coming soon.”

Samsung’s Galaxy Buds series has been a go-to for Galaxy users because they simply work better within the ecosystem. Furthering that notion is an AI-based update that brings live translation to the Galaxy Buds series. The Galaxy Buds series is also finally getting Android’s auto-switching feature when using multiple devices.

For the past couple of years, the Asus Zenfone has been touted as one of the best Android phones thanks to its compact size in a sea of giant devices. But, now, Asus is teasing the launch of the Asus Zenfone 11 Ultra and touting its “ultra size” as a key selling point.

The OnePlus Watch 2 has been officially announced, and while some key details are still being kept under wraps, we’ve got a first look at the product as well as its main focus – battery life.

The Nothing Phone (2a) is coming soon with a budget focus and, as was reported months ago, the company’s first MediaTek chipset.

After first being reported last week, Walmart has officially announced that it will buy TV-maker Vizio.

Google’s work on Gemini continues with upcoming “Business” and “Enterprise” plans for Workspace customers. 

Google has been using “The Bot” Android mascot for the past several months, and now you can finally have your own as the company has just launched an official Android figure in its merchandise store.

The Galaxy S24 series has received a lot of flak for repackaging the previous generation and sprinkling some AI on top, and that doesn’t feel far from the truth. Of all of the Galaxy S24 models, the S24+ is the one I’d actually consider buying, for a number of reasons.

Last Week Tonight aired its Season 11 premiere last night, but the latest video from John Oliver is not yet available on YouTube.

This afternoon’s collection of the best Android game and app deals is now ready and waiting down below courtesy of Google Play. Just be sure to also scope out the deals we are tracking on Google’s OG Pixel Stand as well as Lenovo’s Tab Extreme and Samsung’s Galaxy A54 5G, but for now we are focused on the apps. Highlights of today’s collections include titles like ScourgeBringer, Sigma Theory, Ailment, Fran Bow, and more. Head below for a complete look at all of today’s best Android game and app deals.