LumaFusion video editor improves transitions and more in latest Android update
https://9to5google.com/2026/01/19/lumafusion-android-update-transitions-apv-codec/
Source:https://9to5google.com/2026/01/19/lumafusion-android-update-transitions-apv-codec/
9to5Google
LumaFusion video editor improves transitions and more in latest Android update
LumaFusion is perhaps one of the best video editor apps on Android, and a new update is now rolling out...
Google app finally redesigns voice search on Android
https://9to5google.com/2026/01/19/google-voice-search-redesign-android/
Source:https://9to5google.com/2026/01/19/google-voice-search-redesign-android/
9to5Google
Google app finally redesigns voice search on Android
Google is rolling out a significant redesign and modernization of voice search on Android inspired by AI Mode and Search Live.
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Some Galaxy Watch 4 models are still waiting for Wear OS 6
https://9to5google.com/2026/01/19/wear-os-6-galaxy-watch-4-update-still-missing/
Source:https://9to5google.com/2026/01/19/wear-os-6-galaxy-watch-4-update-still-missing/
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Some Galaxy Watch 4 models are still waiting for Wear OS 6
The Galaxy Watch 4 started receiving an update to One UI 8 late last year, but it’s not often that...
Xbox Cloud Gaming is working on launching an ad-supported tier for later this year
https://9to5google.com/2026/01/19/xbox-cloud-gaming-ad-supported-tier-later-this-year-2026/
Source:https://9to5google.com/2026/01/19/xbox-cloud-gaming-ad-supported-tier-later-this-year-2026/
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Xbox Cloud Gaming is working on launching an ad-supported tier for later this year
Microsoft could be looking to reduce overall costs for gamers later this year through its Xbox Cloud Gaming initiative.
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Google Phone app gets short Material 3 Expressive bottom bar
https://9to5google.com/2026/01/19/google-phone-m3-expressive-bottom-bar/
Source:https://9to5google.com/2026/01/19/google-phone-m3-expressive-bottom-bar/
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Google Phone app gets short Material 3 Expressive bottom bar
The Phone by Google app is now fully compliant with Material 3 Expressive after shrinking its bottom bar to...
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Here’s how vertical tabs work in Google Chrome, and how to try it for yourself [Gallery]
https://9to5google.com/2026/01/19/google-chrome-vertical-tabs-beta/
Source:https://9to5google.com/2026/01/19/google-chrome-vertical-tabs-beta/
9to5Google
Here's how vertical tabs work in Google Chrome, and how to try it for yourself [Gallery]
Google Chrome has made a test of its new vertical tabs feature available, and you can try it out for...
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Xiaomi’s new magnetic battery bank is razor-thin, but it’s probably not Qi2
https://9to5google.com/2026/01/19/xiaomi-magnetic-battery-bank-probably-not-qi2/
Source:https://9to5google.com/2026/01/19/xiaomi-magnetic-battery-bank-probably-not-qi2/
9to5Google
Xiaomi's new magnetic battery bank is razor-thin, but it's probably not Qi2
Xiaomi just launched a new magnetic wireless battery bank that charges at 15W, but there’s nothing that says it’s Qi2...
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The Sideload 018: Is 2026 actually the year of the foldable?
https://9to5google.com/2026/01/19/the-sideload-018/
Source:https://9to5google.com/2026/01/19/the-sideload-018/
9to5Google
The Sideload 018: Is 2026 actually the year of the foldable?
Welcome to The Sideload episode 18. This week, Will welcomes Derrek Lee, managing editor at Android Central, to the show.
What’s new in Android’s January 2026 Google System Updates [U]
https://9to5google.com/2026/01/19/january-2026-google-system-updates/
Source:https://9to5google.com/2026/01/19/january-2026-google-system-updates/
9to5Google
What’s new in Android's January 2026 Google System Updates [U]
The monthly “Google System Release Notes” primarily detail what’s new in Play services, Play Store, and Play system update across...
How to take pictures of the Northern Lights with Google Pixel and other Android phones
https://9to5google.com/2026/01/19/how-to-take-pictures-northern-lights-android-google-pixel/
Source:https://9to5google.com/2026/01/19/how-to-take-pictures-northern-lights-android-google-pixel/
9to5Google
How to take pictures of the Northern Lights with Google Pixel and other Android phones
The Northern Lights are the most visible they've been in decades, and you can capture it with a picture from Android or Google Pixel phones.
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Google Clock 8.5 rolling out ‘swipe to dismiss’ for alarms
https://9to5google.com/2026/01/19/google-clock-alarm-swipe-dismiss/
Source:https://9to5google.com/2026/01/19/google-clock-alarm-swipe-dismiss/
9to5Google
Google Clock 8.5 rolling out ‘swipe to dismiss’ for alarms
Version 8.5 of Google Clock for Android was released last week and it’s rolling out the ability to dismiss alarms by swiping.
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Sony is giving control of its TV business to TCL with new ‘strategic partnership’
https://9to5google.com/2026/01/20/sony-tcl-new-strategic-partnership-joint-venture/
Source:https://9to5google.com/2026/01/20/sony-tcl-new-strategic-partnership-joint-venture/
9to5Google
Sony is giving control of its TV business to TCL with new 'strategic partnership'
Sony has announced a new partnership with TCL that will see the latter steering the ship, set to launch in April of 2027.
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Nova Launcher has a new lease on life, and that probably means ads are coming
https://9to5google.com/2026/01/20/nova-launcher-new-owners-ads/
Source:https://9to5google.com/2026/01/20/nova-launcher-new-owners-ads/
9to5Google
Nova Launcher has a new lease on life, and that probably means ads are coming
Nova Launcher has new owners committing to the future of the popular Android homescreen, but also proposing ads.
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Google has killed the Stadia Controller conversion tool, but there’s a backup
https://9to5google.com/2026/01/20/google-stadia-controller-conversion-tool-dead/
Source:https://9to5google.com/2026/01/20/google-stadia-controller-conversion-tool-dead/
9to5Google
Google has killed the Stadia Controller conversion tool, but there's a backup
Google has officially killed the Stadia Controller conversion tool, taking the last of the cloud gaming platform with it.
Samsung deleted its Bixby reboot reveal, but confirmed when it will arrive
https://9to5google.com/2026/01/20/samsung-bixby-reboot-deleted/
Source:https://9to5google.com/2026/01/20/samsung-bixby-reboot-deleted/
9to5Google
Samsung deleted its Bixby reboot reveal, but confirmed when it will arrive
Samsung announced its big Bixby reboot earlier today, but has since deleted the post entirely. Through both its US and...
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YouTube has reportedly disabled and started removing specialized captions
https://9to5google.com/2026/01/20/youtube-removes-custom-captions/
Source:https://9to5google.com/2026/01/20/youtube-removes-custom-captions/
9to5Google
YouTube has reportedly disabled and started removing specialized captions
YouTube videos have long supported the custom SRV3 caption format, which creators have been using in pretty creative ways. Apparently,...
Pocket Casts for Wear OS update adds watch speaker playback
https://9to5google.com/2026/01/20/pocket-casts-wear-os-speaker/
Source:https://9to5google.com/2026/01/20/pocket-casts-wear-os-speaker/
9to5Google
Pocket Casts for Wear OS update adds watch speaker playback
Google introduced watch speaker playback with Wear OS 5.1, and the latest update to Pocket Casts adds support.
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Deals: Galaxy Watch 8 $160 off, Tab S10 Lite down at $280, Samsung Ark curved monitor $1,500 off, M8 Smart Monitor, more
https://9to5google.com/2026/01/20/deals-galaxy-watch-8-tab-s10-lite-samsung-odyssey-ark/
Source:https://9to5google.com/2026/01/20/deals-galaxy-watch-8-tab-s10-lite-samsung-odyssey-ark/
9to5Google
Deals: Galaxy Watch 8 $160 off, Tab S10 Lite down at $280, Samsung Ark curved monitor $1,500 off, M8 Smart Monitor, more
Today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break awaits below starting with a chance to score the 44mm Galaxy Watch 8 at a sizable...
Google Phone ‘Keep portrait mode’ call setting returns to beta [U]
https://9to5google.com/2026/01/20/google-phone-portrait-setting/
Source:https://9to5google.com/2026/01/20/google-phone-portrait-setting/
9to5Google
Google Phone ‘Keep portrait mode’ call setting returns to beta [U]
To address how Phone by Google gained a landscape calling screen, the dialer app is now offering a setting to “Keep portrait mode on calls.”
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Realme teases new phone with 10,001 mAh battery following questionable Oppo merger
https://9to5google.com/2026/01/20/realme-battery-phone-teaser-oppo-merger/
Source:https://9to5google.com/2026/01/20/realme-battery-phone-teaser-oppo-merger/
9to5Google
Realme teases new phone with 10,001 mAh battery following questionable Oppo merger
Realme has started showing off the Realme P4 Power, a new smartphone with an absolutely massive 10,001 mAh battery that’s...
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Today’s Android app deals and freebies: AntVentor, Ninja Village, Oh!Edo Towns, more
https://9to5toys.com/2026/01/20/todays-android-app-deals-free-ninja-village/
Source:https://9to5toys.com/2026/01/20/todays-android-app-deals-free-ninja-village/
9to5Toys
Today’s Android app deals and freebies: AntVentor, Ninja Village, Oh!Edo Towns, more
Your afternoon lineup of the best Android game and app deals is now ready to roll, including noscripts like AntVentor:...