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9to5google.com > 02/06/2026 > fairphone-says-strange-emails-were-likely-not-caused-by-a-data-breach

Fairphone says strange emails were likely not caused by a data breach

Fairphone says strange emails were likely not caused by a data breach2+ hour, 25+ min ago   (213+ words) Users on Fairphone's forums report getting errant confirmation emails for purchases made years ago, all with correct information, but odd URLs inside and a new sender, "[email protected]" instead of the "[email protected]" used on the original emails. Rightfully, many Fairphone users…...

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9to5google.com > 02/06/2026 > gemini-google-messaging

Gemini's Google Messages, iMessage, and WhatsApp problem

Gemini's Google Messages, iMessage, and WhatsApp problem3+ hour, 19+ min ago   (362+ words) Google has set out three tentpoles for Gemini: personal, proactive, and powerful. The company made big strides on the first pillar with Personal Intelligence, but there's a very obvious blind spot with messaging. On Android, there is a fairly straightforward…...

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9to5google.com > 02/06/2026 > gemini-tools-redesign-android

Gemini ‘Tools’ redesign comes to Android & iOS as ‘My stuff’ drops preview

Gemini ‘Tools’ redesign comes to Android & iOS as ‘My stuff’ drops preview8+ hour, 20+ min ago   (169+ words) Following the web earlier this week, Gemini is giving the Tools menu on Android and iOS a redesign. There are also changes to My stuff in the side panel. On Android, the "Tools" sheet that slides up is now named....

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9to5google.com > 02/06/2026 > bbc-sport-has-finally-gained-a-dark-mode-on-android

BBC Sport has finally gained a dark mode on Android

BBC Sport has finally gained a dark mode on Android10+ hour, 2+ min ago   (277+ words) After the better part of a decade heel dragging, the BBC Sport app now finally has a dedicated dark mode on Android devices. For years, when using the BBC's application to check sporting scores, read news, and more, no matter…...

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9to5google.com > 02/05/2026 > android-canary-subreddit

Google starts dedicated Android Canary subreddit

Google starts dedicated Android Canary subreddit1+ day, 3+ hour ago   (229+ words) Google has steadily released new Android Canary builds since July, and now has a new dedicated community for the program on Reddit. Previously, Google used r/Android_Beta for Canary announcements. r/Android_Canary now exists, with the company citing the "growing adoption of…...

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9to5google.com > 02/05/2026 > google-teases-airdrop-support-for-more-android-phones-exciting-announcements-very-soon

Google teases AirDrop support for more Android phones, 'exciting' announcements 'very soon"

Google teases AirDrop support for more Android phones, 'exciting' announcements 'very soon"1+ day, 7+ hour ago   (166+ words) A Google VP is teasing that Android's Quick Share tool will be adding support for AirDrop on more phones in the not-too-distant future. Google teases AirDrop support for more Android phones, "exciting" announcements "very soon" After launching on the Pixel…...

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9to5google.com > 02/04/2026 > android-auto-bug-causes-your-car-to-vanish-from-google-maps

Android Auto bug causes your car to vanish from Google Maps

Android Auto bug causes your car to vanish from Google Maps2+ day, 6+ hour ago   (214+ words) A weird bug on Android Auto is causing your car to vanish from Google Maps, but needed functionality is still... Android Auto bug causes your car to vanish from Google Maps A weird bug on Android Auto is causing your…...

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9to5google.com > 02/03/2026 > gemini-screen-automation-insight

Gemini ‘screen automation’ will place orders, book rides for you on Android [APK Insight]

Gemini ‘screen automation’ will place orders, book rides for you on Android [APK Insight]2+ day, 18+ hour ago   (203+ words) It's been clear for a while that Google is working to let Gemini control your Android phone, and we now have some details on how this "screen automation" will work. The Google app 17.4 beta contains strings about a "Get tasks…...

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9to5google.com > 02/03/2026 > gemini-tools-menu-labs

Gemini Tools menu adds Labs section, Personal Intelligence toggle

Gemini Tools menu adds Labs section, Personal Intelligence toggle3+ day, 5+ hour ago   (191+ words) As the Gemini app picks up more features, Google is improving organization of the Tools menu on the web with Experimental Labs. Previously, the Tools menu on gemini.google.com was just one long list that displayed up to eight…...

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9to5google.com > 02/03/2026 > chromeos-phased-out-court-docs-android-desktop-pcs

ChromeOS will be 'phased out' in 2034 as Android PCs arrive late, court docs suggest

ChromeOS will be 'phased out' in 2034 as Android PCs arrive late, court docs suggest3+ day, 7+ hour ago   (219+ words) New findings in court documents shed a bit more light around Google's plans for Android's desktop UI, as well as its future plans for ChromeOS, and it might all take a bit longer than you were expecting. Google revealed last…...