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What’s new in Android's February 2026 Google System Updates [U]
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1+ hour, 47+ min ago (405+ words) The monthly "Google System Release Notes" primarily detail what's new in Play services, Play Store, and Play system update across... What's new in Android's February 2026 Google System Updates [U] The monthly "Google System Release Notes" primarily detail what's new in…...
Ayaneo's slider gaming phone finally gets detailed specs, but pricing remains a mystery
3+ hour, 32+ min ago (558+ words) Will Sattelberg is an editor and podcaster at 9to5Google. He's been covering all things Android since 2021 when he joined the team at Android Police, serving as both News Editor and Phones Editor throughout his tenure. Prior to professionally covering Android and…...
Samsung rolling out One UI 8.5 Beta 4 to Galaxy S25 series with these changes
4+ hour, 7+ min ago (207+ words) Samsung has released a new beta update for One UI 8.5 on the Galaxy S25 series, with the Android 16-based update delivering just a few small tweaks and fixes. One UI 8.5 is expected to see its stable release soon with the launch…...
Nothing teases a colorful Phone (4a) launch
4+ hour, 17+ min ago (202+ words) As expected, Nothing Phone (4a) is gearing up to add a splash of color, with a new teaser showing what we'll be getting. In a post on Twitter/X, Nothing simply says "Soon" with a collection of dots forming the "(a)" logo…...
Galaxy S9's variable aperture camera could come back, but just to copy iPhone
6+ hour, 32+ min ago (278+ words) Back in 2018, Samsung's big new camera feature on the Galaxy S9 was the ability to change the physical aperture of the camera on the fly, and now, it might be making a comeback, thanks to Apple. Here's what the hardware looked…...
Discord will restrict your account next month unless you scan ID or face
8+ hour, 22+ min ago (142+ words) In a controversial move, Discord today announced that it will restrict all user accounts globally unless users verify their age either by way of face or ID scan. Discord's updated privacy approach is "teen-by-default," the company said in an announcement…...
YouTube TV Plans launch this week from $55/month with $65 Sports Plan
8+ hour, 53+ min ago (193+ words) After teasing in December, "YouTube TV Plans" are rolling out this week as cheaper alternatives to paying $82.99 per month for over 100 channels. YouTube TV will offer genre-specific bundles. For example, the Sports Plan is $64.99/month (or $54.99/month for one year…...
Telegram for Android redesign goes all-in on Liquid Glass, rolling out now
1+ day, 18+ hour ago (160+ words) After introducing little bits and pieces last year, Telegram's new update on Android is going all-in on Liquid Glass with new design elements throughout the UI in what is a pretty major redesign. Available in Telegram for Android v12.4.0, rolling out…...
YouTube TV offers some customers a $20 discount for four months – how to check
1+ day, 18+ hour ago (179+ words) YouTube TV offers some customers a $20 discount for four months " how to check9to5Google YouTube TV offers some customers a $20 discount for four months " how to check YouTube TV discounts aren't all that uncommon, with Google handing out the occasional offer here…...
YouTube Music lyrics now require a Premium subscription
1+ day, 23+ hour ago (169+ words) YouTube Music lyrics now require a Premium subscription9to5Google YouTube Music lyrics now require a Premium subscription Lyrics in YouTube Music now require a YouTube Premium or Music Premium subscription. The middle tab in the Now Playing screen gains a new card…...