Ben Schoon

Android Find Hub trackers continue to ignore UWB – here's why One of the key marketing points of the Apple AirTag is “Precision Finding,” which shows you the precise location of...

Not a single new Find Hub tracker launch goes by without a "UWB?" comment on our @9to5google.com coverage

Here's why that hasn't been happening
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Google Pixel phones are tweaking certain emoji designs to match iPhone in the latest Android 16 Beta

Good news? This bridges the gap and makes emoji easier to recognize for switchers. The bad news? Like the death of blobs, it takes away some expression and charm
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Gemini launches on Google TV today, but most have to wait until 'later this year' Months after first showing it off, Gemini for Google TV is finally launching, but most users are still going to have to wait.

Gemini is finally coming to Google TV, but most users still have to wait.

Google says devices other than TCL's new $3,000 TV will get Gemini "later this year," and confirmed to @9to5Google that Android 14 is required (for now)

More --> 9to5google.com/2025/09/22/g...

Pixel 10 Pro XL Initial Review: 10 generations in, Google is still trying to get it right Google Pixel hit the scene in 2016 and, ever since, Google has been trying to figure out how it wants...

Read the review here! 9to5google.com/2025/08/29/g...

My review of the Pixel 10 Pro XL is up on
@9to5google

- Tensor G5 runs way cooler ❄️
- Cameras are good, a bit disappointing 📸
- Battery life is a little underwhelming 🔋
- Qi2 brings me nothing but joy 🙌
- The best AI features are the ones you don't have to think about ✨

Google says to expect Pixel redesigns ‘every 2-3 years,’ no flip phone, tablet on ‘pause’ In a wide-ranging interview with Bloomberg, Google says to expect refreshes to the design of Pixel phones every few years, while reiterating that a flip phone is not coming, and that its tablet ambitions are “paused.” more…

Google says to expect Pixel redesigns ‘every 2-3 years,’ no flip phone, tablet on ‘pause’

Also absolutely THRILLED that Nomad is finally making Pixel Watch bands. And, surprise! I've had an early sample since January

This is easily the most premium third-party Pixel Watch band and I can't wait to see this new brown one age with time

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Pixel Watch 4 hides Google's biggest upgrade behind classic design & same price [Hands-on] At Made by Google 2025, Google announced the Pixel Watch 4. While it looks the same, there are significant hardware changes...

The Pixel Watch 4 is absolutely the sleeper hit this time around. Cannot wait to get my hands on it

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Pixel 10 Pro Fold packs Qi2 and IP68 in a thicker design that's thinner where it counts [Hands-on] Google has officially launched the Pixel 10 Pro Fold. This is our hands-on experience.

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Pixel 10 Pro and Pro XL are all about upgrades you can’t see, still starting at $999 [Hands-on] Google Pixel 10 Pro series doesn't have much in the way of visual updates, but it packs a lot of upgrades under the hood for the same price.

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The Pixel 10 is a colorful, Qi2-packed crowd pleaser starting at $799 [Hands-on] The new Pixel 10 is Google's most affordable device in the new lineup, with a revamped camera, new colors, and Qi2, what's not to love?

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Pixel 10 event!

A lot of thoughts on the event itself, but the phones are the main focus. I *love* the vibrant blues this year (RIP Pro) and Google really did a great job refining this design. Excited to move into the Pixel 10 Pro XL soon

Also Qi2!

Stay tuned to @9to5google.com !

Qi2 is getting 25W charging with 'major Android smartphones' soon to add support The Wireless Power Consortium has today announced the next evolution of Qi charging with “Qi2 25W,” a faster charging option...

Full story on @9to5google.com
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"Qi2 25W" is coming to "major Android smartphones," and it's pretty obvious Google is first in line 👀

- Google contributed to Qi 2.2 standard
- Rumors of "Pixelsnap" accessories, leaks mention "Qi2" by name

My hype levels just went way up!
More below 🔗👇

Google Photos is a rare example of adding AI features with compromise and care Google Photos has always been built on AI, but its new Gemini infusion just proved you can still care about the user while adding AI.

I've gotten quite tired of AI being in everything, whether it's useful or not. In many cases it's invasive, replaces a simpler thing that worked fine, or can't be turned off – or all of the above.

Google Photos just proved there's a better way

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If you're curious about the legitimacy of that Nothing Phone (3) design, I literally put the puzzle pieces together from the company's official teasers

More on @9to5Google 👇🔗
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No, Gemini is not making a 'concerning' privacy change to read your texts – it's actually getting better An email Google sent out to Gemini users is being misunderstood, and greatly misconstrued. Here is what’s actually happening.

Google's email about Gemini is not "concerning."

They're literally just making Gemini more flexible as an assistant when you have "Activity" logs turned off. And you still have full control.

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Google’s AI Mode is ‘the definition of theft,’ publishers say, opt-out was considered The AI takeover of Search is in full swing, especially as Google’s new AI Mode is going live for all US users. But for publishers, this continues the existential crisis around how Google Search is changing, with a new statement calling AI Mode “the definition of theft” while legal documents reveal that Google did consider opt out controls that ultimately weren’t implemented. more…

Google’s AI Mode is ‘the definition of theft,’ publishers say, opt-out was considered

Here's a closer look at Wear OS 6; customizable color themes, Material updates, Modes [Gallery] Google’s first preview of Wear OS 6 has arrived, with some major redesigns in tow and a welcome new feature...

Here's a first look at Wear OS 6 via the Android Studio emulator. The updated design and new colorways look awesome! ⌚

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From what I'm aware, just those two.

This is BEYOND screwed up

Does Bluesky have account notifications yet?

Review: Walmart's Onn Pro isn't just a great deal, it might be the best Google TV box you can buy With its new "Onn Pro" streaming box, Walmart has delivered the best deal, and perhaps the overall best Google TV device out there.

Very solid device. Faster than Chromecast by a healthy margin.

Review: 9to5google.com/2024/06/14/w...
Vs Google TV Streamer: 9to5google.com/2024/09/24/g...

Android Auto 14.1 starts rolling out in beta with support for Android games [Video] Google is on a hot streak of releasing new Android Auto versions, with Android Auto 14.1 having just started rolling...

Google is now rolling out support for games on Android Auto in its beta channel. Only select games are supported, and only while the vehicle is parked.

Demo & full details on @9to5google.com
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This is the LaCroix of blue laptops

Nothing Phone (3a) vs iPhone camera comparison undermined by sly ultrawide video trick [Gallery] In a comparison of the Nothing Phone (3a) and iPhone 16 Pro Max cameras, a sly trick undermines the results.

Even if this was unintentional, the end result makes the Phone (3a) look like it has way better video quality than the iPhone, and the discrepancy isn't acknowledged

More comparisons on @9to5google.com 9to5google.com/2025/02/19/n...

Nothing compared the Phone (3a)'s camera to the iPhone this week, and the video portion pretty obviously shows the Phone (3a) looking much better.

That's because the iPhone was in ultrawide mode.

This happens just after the presenters say settings were changed to "make it fair"

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Just passed 13,000 posts on @9to5Google this week 🎉