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RIP Nest Mini – The Google Home Speaker isn’t a replacement, but hopefully the start of a new era
The Google Home Speaker finally has a release date and, with it, Google has also ended its long-running and mega-hit Nest Mini speaker. It leaves the lineup in a weird place, as Google has a product that doesn’t replace anything it had before, and might not be everyone’s cup of tea either. This issue of 9to5Google Weekender is a part of 9to5G
Has your Pixel battery life improved after updating to Android 17? [Poll]
Whenever you install a massive new platform update on your phone, there are bound to be both intended and unintended consequences. One of the most critical factors is always longevity, which has us asking: Have you noticed your Pixel’s battery life improve with Android 17?
Pixelated 105: An Android 17 summer
Welcome to episode 105 of Pixelated, a podcast by 9to5Google. This week, Abner, Damien, and Will return to talk all through the launch of Android 17. From general improvements to Pixel-specific changes, there’s plenty to dig through. Plus, Pixel Screenshots goes cloud, Google’s new smart speaker goes up for pre-order, and it might be easier t

Friday’s Android app deals and freebies: Hyper Light Drifter, Flame Keeper, Dungeon Defense, more
Your afternoon lineup of the best Android game and app deals is now ready to roll, including titles like Hyper Light Drifter – S.E., Flame Keeper, Dungeon Defense, To the Moon, Backflip Madness 2, Graffiti Simulator, and more. We also have early Prime Day TCL NXTPAPER Android tablet deals up to 36% off, an all-time low on Lenovo’s new 2026 Yog
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