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Google Health is preparing to take over Nest Hub sleep tracking
New strings found in the Google Home app suggest Nest Hub sleep tracking will soon leave Google Fit for Google Health.
Android 17 QPR1 Beta 8 just landed with all of Google’s latest fixes
Just what you asked for: a new Android 17 QPR1 Beta release to play around with on your Pixel all weekend long.
Google Earth slams the brakes on Gemini image generation for depressingly predictable reasons
Google is disabling Google Earth's new AI image generation after spotting too many policy violations from users.
Google Earth’s AI deepfake tool only lasted one day
The feature generated believable — but edited — images of the real world.
Inside Beats lab: Outside Apple, because AirPods can't do everything well
Apple has spent 12 years strengthening Beats without folding it into AirPods, preserving a separate brand that can reach Android users, compete at lower prices, and sell products that wouldn't fit under Apple's own name. Here's what it looks like inside the Beats lab.
Google may have a playful new name for the Pixel 11 Pro’s rear light
Google’s teased Pixel 11 Pro rear light may reportedly be called HiLight at launch, replacing the expected Pixel Glow name.
Meet the Pixel Tag, Google’s answer to the AirTag
Google has its Find Hub tracking network, but has never introduced its own tracking fob. Now that could change with the Pixel Tag.
Google Messages is in for a search overhaul
We've seen evidence in the latest beta version of Google Messages that the app will soon get a refreshed search interface.
Here’s the problem with putting an AI image generator in Google Earth
It’s easier than ever to deepfake satellite images.
Google Keep is working on new UI that may screw up your muscle memory
Google is working on tweaks to the Keep app interface that will introduce visual changes and rearrange some buttons.
9to5Mac Daily: July 31, 2026 – iOS 27 features, Apple lawsuit
Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from 9to5Mac. 9to5Mac Daily is available on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts...
The Google Pixel Watch 4 LTE is down to $349.99 in one of its best Amazon deals yet
Google Pixel Watch 4 LTE gets a $100 price drop to almost a record low, plus a 4.4-star rating and standalone calls, texts, and data.
Google Health could finally fix its most annoying feature: AI Coach
Google Health may soon let you mute its AI Coach. Code strings reveal new settings to turn off AI commentary for clean metrics.
Three Recent Chrome Releases Fix 1,442 Flaws, More Than Prior 23 Updates Combined
Google fixed 1,072 Chrome flaws in versions 149 and 150, more than the prior 23 milestones combined, as AI-driven discovery accelerates bug reports.
Files by Google could finally become a better document scanner
The Files by Google app offers a document scanner, but an APK teardown reveals that a few useful additions are incoming.
Android phones can now back up documents automatically to Google Drive, here’s how
Google is rolling out a new Documents backup option in settings that automatically backs up downloaded files to Google Drive.
Google Health could soon make your medical lab results much easier to understand
Google Health's upcoming "Medical Record Infographic" feature may soon convert complex lab reports into simple visual summaries.
Why I’m excited (and a little uneasy) about Android Halo’s always-on AI
Google’s always-on AI feels like the future. I’m just not convinced we’re ready for what it requires, which is a lot of trust.
4 reasons why I switched to this underrated Google Maps alternative
HERE WeGo is a better fit for me, despite offering less features than its rival. However, that doesn't mean I'm completely done with Maps.
I spent a few days with Google Wallet’s new order tracking, and it’s shockingly good
You might have missed it, but order tracking recently came to Google Wallet. After trying it out for a few days, I love it.
Latest Pixel 11 leak shows Google’s next flagships in every color
Leaker Evan Blass has published dozens of images of the unreleased Pixel 11 series, showing the upcoming phones in all their colors.
New Pixel Watch 5 leak puts 41mm and 45mm options head to head
We're less than two weeks away from Google's launch event, and today we're checking out a new leak of both Pixel Watch 5 sizes.
9to5Mac Daily: July 30, 2026 – iOS 26.6, Apple’s smart home plans
Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from 9to5Mac. 9to5Mac Daily is available on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts...