Google rolling out Android 17 QPR2 Beta 2 for Pixel
https://9to5google.com/2026/08/03/android-17-qpr2-beta-2-pixel/
Source:https://9to5google.com/2026/08/03/android-17-qpr2-beta-2-pixel/
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Google rolling out Android 17 QPR2 Beta 2 for Pixel
Following the last release two weeks ago that didn’t have any obvious changes, Android 17 QPR2 Beta 2 is rolling...
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Deals: Galaxy Tab S11 up to $325 off, best Fold 8 pre-order offers, Nest Doorbell from just $65, monitors, more
https://9to5google.com/2026/08/04/deals-galaxy-tab-s11-fold-8-pre-order-offers-nest-doorbell/
Source:https://9to5google.com/2026/08/04/deals-galaxy-tab-s11-fold-8-pre-order-offers-nest-doorbell/
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Deals: Galaxy Tab S11 up to $325 off, best Fold 8 pre-order offers, Nest Doorbell from just $65, monitors, more
Only a few days remain to lock-in the best Galaxy Z Fold 8, Fold 8 Ultra, and Flip 8 pre-order deals, but...
Google Password Manager passkeys could be at risk with new ‘Pass-ta-key’ attack
https://9to5google.com/2026/08/04/google-password-manager-passkeys-could-be-at-risk/
Source:https://9to5google.com/2026/08/04/google-password-manager-passkeys-could-be-at-risk/
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Google Password Manager passkeys could be at risk with new 'Pass-ta-key' attack
Passkeys are becoming more popular as a safer alternative to traditional passwords, but some cracks are starting to show after...
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WhatsApp updates group chats with new features including ‘@all’ tag
https://9to5google.com/2026/08/04/whatsapp-updates-group-chats-with-new-features-including-all-tag/
Source:https://9to5google.com/2026/08/04/whatsapp-updates-group-chats-with-new-features-including-all-tag/
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WhatsApp updates group chats with new features including '@all' tag
WhatsApp is rolling out some new feature updates for group chats, including the ability to tag everyone in the chat...
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The Galaxy S26 FE sure does look like a Samsung phone in leaked images
https://9to5google.com/2026/08/04/samsung-galaxy-s26-fe-color-image-leak/
Source:https://9to5google.com/2026/08/04/samsung-galaxy-s26-fe-color-image-leak/
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The Galaxy S26 FE sure does look like a Samsung phone in leaked images
Continuing the trend of Samsung’s “Fan Edition” series, the Galaxy S26 FE has just surfaced in new leaks with another...
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Has Google Chrome been randomly signing you out of your accounts? [Poll]
https://9to5google.com/2026/08/04/google-chrome-randomly-signed-out-poll/
Source:https://9to5google.com/2026/08/04/google-chrome-randomly-signed-out-poll/
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Has Google Chrome been randomly signing you out of your accounts? [Poll]
A weird issue floating around Google Chrome users for the past couple of months randomly signs users out of their...
Google Assistant shutting down on Android and Wear OS om September
https://9to5google.com/2026/08/04/google-assistant-september-2026-shutdown/
Source:https://9to5google.com/2026/08/04/google-assistant-september-2026-shutdown/
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Google Assistant shutting down on Android and Wear OS in September
As expected, Google Assistant is going away in 2026, and the company just provided a September 4 date for Android phones.
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Sunbird launches its iMessage for Android app, expecting you to trust it in the name of blue bubbles
https://9to5google.com/2026/08/05/sunbird-launches-its-imessage-for-android-app/
Source:https://9to5google.com/2026/08/05/sunbird-launches-its-imessage-for-android-app/
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Sunbird launches its iMessage for Android app, expecting you to trust it in the name of blue bubbles
Sudden life has been breathed into the iMessage for Android messaging app, Sunbird, after hanging out in a purgatorial beta...
Google Chrome now supports Netflix in 4K, just not on all machines
https://9to5google.com/2026/08/05/google-chrome-netflix-4k-support/
Source:https://9to5google.com/2026/08/05/google-chrome-netflix-4k-support/
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Google Chrome now supports Netflix in 4K, just not on all machines
You can finally watch Netflix content in 4K resolution through the Google Chrome browser, but it only works on one...
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Google clearing out official Pixel 10 cases ahead of Pixel 11 launch
https://9to5google.com/2026/08/05/pixel-10-cases-discount-clearout/
Source:https://9to5google.com/2026/08/05/pixel-10-cases-discount-clearout/
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Google clearing out official Pixel 10 cases ahead of Pixel 11 launch
Ahead of next week’s Pixel 11 launch, Google is clearing out some of its official Pixel 10 series cases with...
Deals: Best Galaxy Fold 8 pre-order offers still live, Galaxy phones from $345, Google Pixelsnap Charger 40% off, more
https://9to5google.com/2026/08/05/deals-galaxy-fold-8-galaxy-a37-google-pixelsnap-charger/
Source:https://9to5google.com/2026/08/05/deals-galaxy-fold-8-galaxy-a37-google-pixelsnap-charger/
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Deals: Best Galaxy Fold 8 pre-order offers still live, Galaxy phones from $345, Google Pixelsnap Charger 40% off, more
While pre-order deals are still live on Galaxy Z Fold 8, Fold 8 Ultra, and Flip 8 ahead of delivery this week, Best...
Demis Hassabis drops DeepMind CEO role to become Chair and focus on AGI
https://9to5google.com/2026/08/05/demis-hassabis-deepmind/
Source:https://9to5google.com/2026/08/05/demis-hassabis-deepmind/
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Demis Hassabis no longer DeepMind CEO to focus on new AGI role, Jeff Dean departs
Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai announced changes to Google DeepMind today, including a new role for Demis Hassabis.
Demis Hassabis drops DeepMind CEO role to become Chair and focus on AGI
https://9to5google.com/2026/08/05/demis-hassabis-deepmind/
Source:https://9to5google.com/2026/08/05/demis-hassabis-deepmind/
9to5Google
Demis Hassabis no longer DeepMind CEO to focus on new AGI role, Jeff Dean departs
Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai announced changes to Google DeepMind today, including a new role for Demis Hassabis.
Google Contacts reveals what colors Pixel 11 HiLight will support
https://9to5google.com/2026/08/05/google-contacts-pixel-11-hilight/
Source:https://9to5google.com/2026/08/05/google-contacts-pixel-11-hilight/
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Google Contacts reveals what colors Pixel 11 HiLight will support
Ahead of the Pixel 11 launch, Google Contacts for Android has gained strings detailing upcoming support for HiLight.
Samsung insists the Galaxy Z Fold 8 is ‘perfect’ for ‘full-screen’ video – it’s not
https://9to5google.com/2026/08/05/samsung-galaxy-z-fold-8-video/
Source:https://9to5google.com/2026/08/05/samsung-galaxy-z-fold-8-video/
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Samsung insists the Galaxy Z Fold 8 is 'perfect' for 'full-screen' video – it's not
As Samsung’s pre-order perks for the Galaxy Z Fold 8 come to an end, the company continues to advertise its...
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UAG fixed my biggest Galaxy phone complaint with the Z Fold 8
https://9to5google.com/2026/08/05/uag-fixed-my-biggest-galaxy-phone-complaint/
Source:https://9to5google.com/2026/08/05/uag-fixed-my-biggest-galaxy-phone-complaint/
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UAG fixed my biggest Galaxy phone complaint with the Z Fold 8
Since Samsung insists on a camera design that stacks instead of spans, the Galaxy Z Fold 8 series, like many...
Ask Maps in Google Maps rolling out Personal Intelligence, real-time transit, global launch
https://9to5google.com/2026/08/06/google-ask-maps-global/
Source:https://9to5google.com/2026/08/06/google-ask-maps-global/
9to5Google
Ask Maps in Google Maps rolling out Personal Intelligence, real-time transit, global launch
The Gemini-powered Ask Maps chat in Google Maps is getting a number of big updates today, including a global launch.
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Ask Maps in Google Maps rolling out Personal Intelligence, real-time transit, global launch
https://9to5google.com/2026/08/06/google-ask-maps-global/
Source:https://9to5google.com/2026/08/06/google-ask-maps-global/
9to5Google
Ask Maps in Google Maps rolling out Personal Intelligence, real-time transit, global launch
The Gemini-powered Ask Maps chat in Google Maps is getting a number of big updates today, including a global launch.
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Galaxy Z Fold 8 pre-orders up 70% over Z Fold 7 in Europe
https://9to5google.com/2026/08/06/galaxy-z-fold-8-pre-orders-up-70-over-z-fold-7-in-europe/
Source:https://9to5google.com/2026/08/06/galaxy-z-fold-8-pre-orders-up-70-over-z-fold-7-in-europe/
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Galaxy Z Fold 8 pre-orders up 70% over Z Fold 7 in Europe
It looks like Samsung is riding a wave of success with the recent Z Fold 8 and 8 Ultra, as...
Deals: Last chance at Fold 8/Ultra pre-order offers before delivery, Nothing Headphone (a), Chromebooks from $199, more
https://9to5google.com/2026/08/06/last-day-fold-8-pre-order-deals-nothing-headphone-a/
Source:https://9to5google.com/2026/08/06/last-day-fold-8-pre-order-deals-nothing-headphone-a/
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Deals: Last chance at Fold 8/Ultra pre-order offers before delivery, Nothing Headphone (a), Chromebooks from $199, more
Today is your last chance to take advantage of the pre-order deals on Galaxy Z Fold 8, Fold 8 Ultra, and Flip...
Google reveals who is hosting Pixel 11 launch event and other guests
https://9to5google.com/2026/08/06/pixel-11-launch-host/
Source:https://9to5google.com/2026/08/06/pixel-11-launch-host/
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Google reveals who is hosting Pixel 11 launch event and other guests
With Made by Google 2026 taking place in less than a week, the company today revealed who is hosting: Trevor Noah.
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