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What’s new in Android’s May 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 Android phones/tablets, Wear OS, Google/Android TV, Auto, and PC. Some features apply to end users, while others are aimed at developers. more…

The Sideload 033: You (probably) can’t buy the best smartphone cameras
Welcome to episode 33 of The Sideload, a 9to5Google podcast. This week, Will welcomes Phandroid‘s Editor-in-Chief Nick Gray to the show to discuss his time spent with Oppo’s Find X9 Ultra and Vivo’s X300 Ultra. They might not be on your wishlist for your next Android phone, but Nick discusses what makes their cameras so exceptional, what it’s

Monday’s best Android app deals and freebies: Conquistadorio, Homo Machina, Lara Croft GO, more
Your Monday afternoon lineup of the best Android game and app deals is now ready for you, including titles like Conquistadorio, Homo Machina, Lara Croft GO, Paths & Danger, Sadhana, the spiritual journey, Vectronom, and more. Alongside the apps, the Crutchfield May Black Friday sale is now live with loads of notable deals on Android Auto in-da

Spotify is investigating why Google Cast, Chromecast devices won’t show in Connect
Some Spotify users have noticed that Google Cast (Chromecast) devices are not showing up in Connect when trying to start playback on a nearby speaker, and the issue is under investigation. more…
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