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9to5google. com > 04/10/2026 > android-tap-to-share-contacts-files

Android's upcoming 'Tap to Share' can send contacts, files, etc " here's what it looks like [Gallery]

4+ hour, 32+ min ago  (230+ words) Recently, it was found that Google was working on a new version of "Tap to Share" for Android devices, and we've been able to uncover a quick peek. Not working? Try holding both phones back to back. This is accompanied…...

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9to5google. com > 04/10/2026 > amazon-luna-changes-subscription-third-party-games

Amazon Luna goes all in on Stadia Pro-like subscription, removing everything else

3+ hour, 2+ min ago  (351+ words) Effective today, Amazon Luna is shutting down basically everything that's not a single Stadia Pro-like subscription. The big news arrived in late 2022, when Amazon Luna partnered up with select game stores to allow you to play games you owned on…...

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9to5google. com > 04/10/2026 > google-pixel-is-growing-in-2026-as-almost-everyone-else-struggles-in-the-chaos

Google Pixel is growing in 2026 as almost everyone else struggles in the chaos

2+ hour, 2+ min ago  (182+ words) 2026 is going to be a bad year for smartphones, but Google Pixel continues to look like a bright spot, with a new report revealing that Pixel is already seeing growth this year as the rest of the industry struggles. Counterpoint…...

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9to5google. com > 04/10/2026 > galaxy-z-flip-8-leaked-renders

Galaxy Z Flip 8 is mostly unchanged, but at least it's not getting thicker like the Razr

3+ hour, 36+ min ago  (198+ words) Leaks are already starting to surface as the Galaxy Z Flip 8 is seen for the first time in official-looking renders. Samsung doesn't appear to be changing anything, other than shaving off a hair here and there. Courtesy of On Leaks…...

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9to5google. com > 04/10/2026 > samsungs-galaxy-z-trifold-final-restock

Samsung's Galaxy Z Tri Fold goes live one last time at 10 AM ET, here's how to get yours

6+ hour, 37+ min ago  (687+ words) Will Sattelberg is an editor and podcaster at 9to5 Google. 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…...

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9to5google. com > 04/10/2026 > google-pixel-bootloop-issue-march-update

Some Google Pixel phones hit with bootloop issues following recent updates, fix in the works

1+ hour, 22+ min ago  (239+ words) While it doesn't appear to be extremely widespread, a number of Pixel owners have reported over the past two or so weeks a trend of bootlooping issues, leaving their phones unusable, often stuck on the "G" logo at boot. Reports…...

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9to5google. com > 04/09/2026 > samsungs-base-galaxy-s26-is-popular-with-a-boost-in-production-amid-budget-phone-cuts

Samsung's base Galaxy S26 is popular, with a boost in production amid budget phone cuts

22+ hour, 22+ min ago  (265+ words) A new report out of Korea reveals that Samsung is boosting production of the Galaxy S26 series due to demand, with a particular focus on the smallest model. ZDNet Korea reports that Samsung is boosting production of the Galaxy S26 series this…...

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9to5google. com > 04/09/2026 > pixel-now-playing-search

Pixel Now Playing brings back "Tap to see what's playing' lockscreen search

1+ day, 1+ hour ago  (119+ words) Google is bringing back Pixel Now Playing's ability to manually start a song search from the lockscreen. The Now Playing redesign removed the ability to trigger a manual song search on your lockscreen. Google instead wanted you to add a…...

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9to5google. com > 04/09/2026 > samsung-increased-price-galaxy-z-fold-7

Samsung quietly increased the price of two Galaxy Z Fold 7 models

1+ day, 1+ hour ago  (387+ words) Maybe you're tired of hearing about memory price hikes and the potential of increased smartphone prices. Well, it's starting to happen with major OEMs. Samsung just increased the price of its 1 TB Galaxy Z Fold 7 in the US. The Galaxy…...

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9to5google. com > 04/09/2026 > pixel-phone-custom-greetings

Pixel Phone app starts rolling out custom Take a Message greetings

1+ day, 3+ hour ago  (188+ words) The Pixel's Take a Message feature that answers calls on your behalf and lets you view live transcripts is now adding custom greetings. Once available, you'll be prompted at the top of the Home tab to add "A personal touch…...