YouTube TV preps test of custom Multiviews outside of sports
https://9to5google.com/2025/05/16/youtube-tv-custom-multiviews/
Source:https://9to5google.com/2025/05/16/youtube-tv-custom-multiviews/
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YouTube TV preps test of custom Multiviews outside of sports
As previewed last month, YouTube TV is now beginning to let subscribers build custom Multiviews for non-live sports content.
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‘Advanced Matter Bridging’ supercharges smart home devices in Google Home, don’t miss
https://9to5google.com/2025/05/16/aqara-advanced-matter-bridging/
Source:https://9to5google.com/2025/05/16/aqara-advanced-matter-bridging/
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'Advanced Matter Bridging' supercharges smart home devices in Google Home, don't miss
One of the annoying limitations of Matter is that, often, you’re giving up features if you use a device in...
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Google adds AI Mode to the Search bar on Android, iOS
https://9to5google.com/2025/05/16/google-ai-mode-search-bar-android-ios/
Source:https://9to5google.com/2025/05/16/google-ai-mode-search-bar-android-ios/
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Google adds AI Mode to the Search bar on Android, iOS
With broader testing underway, the shortcut for launching AI Mode is now in the Google app’s Search bar on Android and iOS.
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How to skip new Google Photos ‘Quick Edit’ screen before sharing
https://9to5google.com/2025/05/16/skip-google-photos-quick-edit-screen/
Source:https://9to5google.com/2025/05/16/skip-google-photos-quick-edit-screen/
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How to skip new Google Photos 'Quick Edit' screen before sharing
In a change to how Google Photos shares images, a new “Quick Edit” page appears before sharing options appear. Here’s...
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What’s new in Android’s May 2025 Google System Updates [U: 5/16]
https://9to5google.com/2025/05/16/may-2025-google-system-updates/
Source:https://9to5google.com/2025/05/16/may-2025-google-system-updates/
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What’s new in Android's May 2025 Google System Updates [U: 5/16]
The monthly “Google System Release Notes” primarily detail what’s new in Play services, Play Store, and Play system update across...
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Material 3 Expressive’s new loading indicator is already in Android 16
https://9to5google.com/2025/05/16/material-3-expressive-loading-indicator/
Source:https://9to5google.com/2025/05/16/material-3-expressive-loading-indicator/
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Material 3 Expressive’s new loading indicator is already in Android 16
Google’s new design language video starts with a pull-to-refresh that turns M3 into “Material 3 Expressive,” with a new loading indicator.
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Gemini app rolling out prompt bar redesign on Android
https://9to5google.com/2025/05/16/gemini-prompt-bar-redesign-android/
Source:https://9to5google.com/2025/05/16/gemini-prompt-bar-redesign-android/
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Gemini app rolling out prompt bar redesign on Android, iOS
Following the web redesign, Google is introducing a new prompt bar and model picker changes for the Gemini app on Android...
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Gemini colors come to Nest Audio testing ‘Google Assistant’ upgrade
https://9to5google.com/2025/05/17/nest-audio-gemini-colors/
Source:https://9to5google.com/2025/05/17/nest-audio-gemini-colors/
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Gemini colors come to Nest Audio testing ‘Google Assistant’ upgrade
The Nest Audio is now using the Gemini colors, which raises some interesting branding questions. Since December...
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The seventh Google Store opens on May 30
https://9to5google.com/2025/05/17/google-store-domain-northside-austin/
Source:https://9to5google.com/2025/05/17/google-store-domain-northside-austin/
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Google Store Domain Northside in Austin is now open
At the end of this month, Google Store Domain Northside in Austin, Texas will open as the company’s seventh retail location in the US.
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Floating toolbars are coming with Material 3 Expressive, but where are the bottom bars
https://9to5google.com/2025/05/18/material-3-expressive-toolbars/
Source:https://9to5google.com/2025/05/18/material-3-expressive-toolbars/
9to5Google
Floating toolbars are coming with Material 3 Expressive, but where are the bottom bars
With Material 3 Expressive, Google is making a push for bottom controls in apps with toolbars. This new component...
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Google fixed the ‘Find My Device’ name problem, but now Android needs better AirTags
https://9to5google.com/2025/05/18/google-find-my-device-android-name-airtags/
Source:https://9to5google.com/2025/05/18/google-find-my-device-android-name-airtags/
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Google fixed the 'Find My Device' name problem, but now Android needs better AirTags
The “Find My Device” network has suffered from bad branding long enough. That’s why I was glad to see the...
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Google Wallet requiring authentication to even open the app after a few minutes
https://9to5google.com/2025/05/18/google-wallet-app-verify/
Source:https://9to5google.com/2025/05/18/google-wallet-app-verify/
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Google Wallet requiring authentication to even open the app after a few minutes
In 2024, Google Wallet introduced a “verify it’s you” requirement, and now appears to be extending that to the entire Android app.
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Qualcomm confirms next Snapdragon 8 Elite will launch in September, a month earlier
https://9to5google.com/2025/05/19/qualcomm-snapdragon-8-elite-september-event-confirmed/
Source:https://9to5google.com/2025/05/19/qualcomm-snapdragon-8-elite-september-event-confirmed/
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Qualcomm confirms next Snapdragon 8 Elite will launch in September, a month earlier
Qualcomm has just officially announced a September 2025 event to launch a new Snapdragon 8 Elite chip, a month ahead of schedule.
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OnePlus Pad 3 launching June 5 with Open Canvas upgrade, ‘seamless iOS syncing’
https://9to5google.com/2025/05/19/oneplus-pad-3-launch-june-5-teaser/
Source:https://9to5google.com/2025/05/19/oneplus-pad-3-launch-june-5-teaser/
9to5Google
OnePlus Pad 3 launching June 5 with Open Canvas upgrade, 'seamless iOS syncing'
OnePlus Pad 3 is officially launching on June 5 with "seamless iOS syncing" and improved multitasking as well.
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Google rolling out ‘Find Hub’ update on Android
https://9to5google.com/2025/05/19/google-find-hub-update/
Source:https://9to5google.com/2025/05/19/google-find-hub-update/
9to5Google
Google rolling out ‘Find Hub’ update on Android
As announced at The Android Show: I/O Edition, Google has now rolled out the “Find Hub” update that rebrands “Find My Device.”
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Deals: Best Buy Memorial Day sale, Pixel 9/Pro/Fold $300 off, Google Nest Thermostat (4th Gen), and more
https://9to5google.com/2025/05/19/deals-best-buy-memorial-day-sale-pixel-9-google-nest/
Source:https://9to5google.com/2025/05/19/deals-best-buy-memorial-day-sale-pixel-9-google-nest/
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Deals: Best Buy Memorial Day sale, Pixel 9/Pro/Fold $300 off, Google Nest Thermostat (4th Gen), and more
Both Amazon and Best Buy have now launched Memorial Day sales and we have plenty of notable deals to scope...
Report: Samsung upgrading foldable hinges on Galaxy Z Fold 7 and ‘tri-fold,’ not Flip 7
https://9to5google.com/2025/05/19/samsung-galaxy-z-fold-7-hinge-foldable-upgrade-report/
Source:https://9to5google.com/2025/05/19/samsung-galaxy-z-fold-7-hinge-foldable-upgrade-report/
9to5Google
Report: Samsung upgrading foldable hinges on Galaxy Z Fold 7 and 'tri-fold,' not Flip 7
According to a new report, Samsung is planning to deliver new foldable hinge upgrades with the Galaxy Z Fold 7 and its "tri-fold" device.