Google confirms something was draining Pixel Watch batteries, fix rolling out by Andrew Romero
https://9to5google.com/2026/11/03/google-releases-fix-for-pixel-watch-battery-drain/
https://9to5google.com/2026/11/03/google-releases-fix-for-pixel-watch-battery-drain/
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Google confirms something was draining Pixel Watch batteries, fix rolling out
Google has confirmed that some Pixel Watches are experiencing unexpected battery drain, but it also says a fix is already...
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Microsoft Authenticator is ditching its own password backup for Google One by Ben Schoon
https://9to5google.com/2026/11/03/microsoft-authenticator-google-one-backup-change/
https://9to5google.com/2026/11/03/microsoft-authenticator-google-one-backup-change/
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Microsoft Authenticator is ditching its own password backup for Google One
Microsoft is ditching its own password backup option for the Microsoft Authenticator app for Android and instead using Google One...
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Deals: Pixel 11 up to $580 off, Google Home Speaker all-time low, Dell XPS 13 $200 off, new Fire TV Stick 58% off, more by Justin Kahn
https://9to5google.com/2026/11/03/deals-pixel-11-580-off-google-home-speaker-dell-xps-13/
https://9to5google.com/2026/11/03/deals-pixel-11-580-off-google-home-speaker-dell-xps-13/
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Deals: Pixel 11 up to $580 off, Google Home Speaker all-time low, Dell XPS 13 $200 off, new Fire TV Stick 58% off, more
Alongside the ongoing all-time low and first notable cash deal on the 2026 Google Home Speaker, today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break...
Android Auto 18.1 update rolling out with additional prep for light mode and redesign by Ben Schoon
https://9to5google.com/2026/11/03/android-auto-18-1-update-rollout-teardown/
https://9to5google.com/2026/11/03/android-auto-18-1-update-rollout-teardown/
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Android Auto 18.1 update rolling out with additional prep for light mode and redesign
Google is rolling out Android Auto 18.1 to the masses and, while there are no major changes, the update continues...
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Google’s Stadia Controller dream lives on in the $50 Xbox Nano Controller by Ben Schoon
https://9to5google.com/2026/11/03/xbox-nano-controller-cloud-gaming-stadia/
https://9to5google.com/2026/11/03/xbox-nano-controller-cloud-gaming-stadia/
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Google's Stadia Controller dream lives on in the $50 Xbox Nano Controller
The Stadia Controller introduced the idea of connecting directly to cloud gaming via its own Wi-Fi connection and, while Google’s...
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‘Cyclon’ uses an old Google Pixel to let AI do literally everything for you – who wants this? by Ben Schoon
https://9to5google.com/2026/11/03/cyclon-uses-an-old-google-pixel-to-let-ai-do-literally-everything-for-you-who-wants-this/
https://9to5google.com/2026/11/03/cyclon-uses-an-old-google-pixel-to-let-ai-do-literally-everything-for-you-who-wants-this/
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'Cyclon' uses an old Google Pixel to let AI do literally everything for you – who wants this?
As the AI era continues to find its footing in the consumer market, “Cyclon” is a new smartphone/software experience that,...
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Today’s Android app deals and freebies: 20 Minutes Till Dawn, Never Grave, Rush Rally 3, more by 9to5Toys
https://9to5toys.com/2026/11/03/todays-highlight-google-play-deals-42/
https://9to5toys.com/2026/11/03/todays-highlight-google-play-deals-42/
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Today's Android app deals and freebies: 20 Minutes Till Dawn, Never Grave, Rush Rally 3, more
Alongside the ongoing all-time low on the new Google Home Speaker, today’s best Google Play app and game deals are...
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Google will disable Search for students unless schools accept AI features in ‘Guided Learning’ push by Ben Schoon
https://9to5google.com/2026/11/03/google-search-ai-guided-learning-changes/
https://9to5google.com/2026/11/03/google-search-ai-guided-learning-changes/
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Google will disable Search for students unless schools accept AI features in 'Guided Learning' push
Google is today launching new AI settings for schools, but with the big catch that Search is fully disabled if...
ChatGPT has hit roughly 20% of Google Search volume, OpenAI says by Ben Schoon
https://9to5google.com/2026/11/03/chatgpt-has-hit-roughly-20-of-google-search-volume-openai-says/
https://9to5google.com/2026/11/03/chatgpt-has-hit-roughly-20-of-google-search-volume-openai-says/
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ChatGPT has hit roughly 20% of Google Search volume, OpenAI says
According to OpenAI, ChatGPT has managed to grow its search use to around 20% of Google Search’s total volume, a...
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Peak Design’s new wireless charging stand pulls double duty, literally by Andrew Romero
https://9to5google.com/2026/11/03/peak-design-new-charging-accessories/
https://9to5google.com/2026/11/03/peak-design-new-charging-accessories/
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Peak Design's new wireless charging stand pulls double duty, literally
The three new charging accessories from Peak Design hit the high notes, like (dual) Qi2 wireless charging and wired fast...
Google Messages redesigning pinned chats and moving search by Abner Li
https://9to5google.com/2026/11/03/google-messages-pinned-chats-redesign/
https://9to5google.com/2026/11/03/google-messages-pinned-chats-redesign/
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Google Messages redesigning pinned chats and moving search
In addition to the new app icon, Google Messages is testing a redesign of pinned chats and search on the homepage.
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The Sideload 050: The phones Samsung and Google won’t make by Will Sattelberg
https://9to5google.com/2026/11/03/the-sideload-050-the-phones-samsung-and-google-wont-make/
https://9to5google.com/2026/11/03/the-sideload-050-the-phones-samsung-and-google-wont-make/
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The Sideload 050: The phones Samsung and Google won't make
Welcome to episode 50 of The Sideload, a 9to5Google podcast. This week, Will and Daniel are joined by Nick Sutrich to discuss...
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Google Photos now lets you turn off background music in Memories by Ben Schoon
https://9to5google.com/2026/11/04/google-photos-now-lets-you-turn-off-background-music-in-memories/
https://9to5google.com/2026/11/04/google-photos-now-lets-you-turn-off-background-music-in-memories/
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Google Photos now lets you turn off background music in Memories
In an update, Google Photos is making it possible to fully disable background music in Memories. Memories in Google Photos...
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Google will fix Nest devices that didn’t adjust for Daylight Savings, breaking alarms and more by Ben Schoon
https://9to5google.com/2026/11/04/google-will-fix-nest-devices-that-didnt-adjust-for-daylight-savings-breaking-alarms-and-more/
https://9to5google.com/2026/11/04/google-will-fix-nest-devices-that-didnt-adjust-for-daylight-savings-breaking-alarms-and-more/
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Google will fix Nest devices that didn't adjust for Daylight Savings, breaking alarms and more
Google says it will roll out a fix for Nest devices that were impacted by problems with Daylight Savings adjustments...
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Microsoft says it now sucks less to use a Windows PC with 8GB of RAM by Ben Schoon
https://9to5google.com/2026/11/04/microsoft-windows-8gb-ram-improvements/
https://9to5google.com/2026/11/04/microsoft-windows-8gb-ram-improvements/
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Microsoft says it now sucks less to use a Windows PC with 8GB of RAM
Using a computer with 8GB of RAM in 2026 is rough, to say the least, but as RAMageddon rages on,...
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Three months in, Galaxy Z Fold 8’s cameras aren’t enough, and Fold 9 might not fix it [Gallery] by Ben Schoon
https://9to5google.com/2026/11/04/galaxy-z-fold-8-cameras-fold-9-rumor/
https://9to5google.com/2026/11/04/galaxy-z-fold-8-cameras-fold-9-rumor/
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Three months in, Galaxy Z Fold 8's cameras aren't enough, and Fold 9 might not fix it [Gallery]
I’ve been enamored with my Galaxy Z Fold 8 since I started using it roughly three months ago, but its...
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The first Snapdragon phone with Android Linux Terminal support is here by Nicholas Sutrich
https://9to5google.com/2026/11/04/the-first-snapdragon-phone-with-android-linux-terminal-support-is-here/
https://9to5google.com/2026/11/04/the-first-snapdragon-phone-with-android-linux-terminal-support-is-here/
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The first Snapdragon phone with Android Linux Terminal support is here
The Redmagic 12 Pro appears to be the first Snapdragon-powered phone with working Android Linux Terminal support.
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Nothing teases screen-less product launching next month, ‘couldn’t have been an app’ by Ben Schoon
https://9to5google.com/2026/11/04/nothing-teaser-new-ai-screen-less-product-launch/
https://9to5google.com/2026/11/04/nothing-teaser-new-ai-screen-less-product-launch/
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Nothing teases screen-less product launching next month, 'couldn't have been an app'
Nothing has confirmed it will launch a new “AI-native” product in December, something that “couldn’t have been an app.” In...
Deals: Pixel Watch 5 up to $200 off, Galaxy Z Fold 8 $300 off + $200 store credit, Moto Tag 2, Anker, more by Justin Kahn
https://9to5google.com/2026/11/04/deals-pixel-watch-5-galaxy-z-fold-8-moto-tag-2-anker/
https://9to5google.com/2026/11/04/deals-pixel-watch-5-galaxy-z-fold-8-moto-tag-2-anker/
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Deals: Pixel Watch 5 up to $200 off, Galaxy Z Fold 8 $300 off + $200 store credit, Moto Tag 2, Anker, more
Joining the best cash discount to date on the new Google Home Speaker, as well as up to $350 off...
‘Enough Phone’ is an Android phone roughly the size of iPhone 13 Mini, launching in 2027 by Ben Schoon
https://9to5google.com/2026/11/04/enough-phone-small-android-phone-2027/
https://9to5google.com/2026/11/04/enough-phone-small-android-phone-2027/
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'Enough Phone' is an Android phone roughly the size of iPhone 13 Mini, launching in 2027
Everyone says they want small Android phones back, and 2027 might be your chance to actually buy one. The “Enough...
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