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Today’s Android app deals and freebies: Homo Machina, Angelo and Deemon, more
Your Tuesday afternoon collection of the best Android game and app deals is now ready to roll down below. The early Black Friday deals on Google Pixel 10, 10 Pro/XL, and Fold are still live at up to $300 off, but we also spotted a big-time all-time low on Lenovo’s Legion Tab Gen 3 Android tablet down at $370 as well as Google’s silver Pixel Watch 4 is $113 off, and some notable offers on the early Samsung holiday sale. As for the apps, everything is waiting for you below.
Read MoreOpenAI’s eerily realistic AI video generation app, Sora, is now on Android
After launching on iOS a month ago, OpenAI has finally released its Sora app on Android, granting more users the ability to generate its eerily realistic AI videos.
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Google is starting a new research moonshot called Project Suncatcher to “one day scale machine learning in space.”
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Nomad is updating its signature “Stand One” lineup with Qi2 support, which means Pixel 10 and iPhone 17 owners have a new Qi2 25W option that includes a second charger for their Pixel Buds or AirPods.
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Google only just launched the Pixel 10 series, and it’s already down to $349 in a deal with US Mobile. You’ll need to sign up for service, but it’s a hard deal to pass up.
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Deals: Lenovo Legion Tab Gen 3 Android tablet $180 off, Pixel Watch 4 up to $113 off, Galaxy Book4 $550 off, more
We have already detailed the particularly notable and ongoing Google Pixel early Black Friday deals, as well as the first price drops on the new Nest Cams, but today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break is also featuring a chance to land Pixel Watch 4 at up to $113 off as well. On top of those offers we are also tracking a new low on Lenovo’s compact yet powerful Legion Tab Gen 3 Android tablet down at $370 alongside an early Black Friday deal on Samsung’s 16-inch AMOLED Galaxy Book4 Edge Copilot+ PC at $550 off, and Google’s most affordable unlocked Pixel 9 hits Amazon low at $300 off. Hit the jump for a closer look.
Expand Expanding CloseCloser look at Galaxy Z TriFold shows that Samsung compromised with thicker bezels
Samsung’s surprising Galaxy Z TriFold tease isn’t exactly news, but new angles in a recent video give a much better look at the foldable behind its protective glass case, and my, does it have big bezels.
Expand Expanding CloseSamsung expects the Galaxy S26 series to sell 35 million units on the strength of AI
Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy S26 series might seem a little messy to outside observers, but no amount of drama or rumored Edge cancellations could seemingly dampen what the company sees as a slam-dunk hit set to arrive in just a few months.
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Some Android Auto users report issues after updating to Android 16
As Samsung’s Android 16 update rolls out more widely, a growing number of Android Auto users are reporting connection issues.
Expand Expanding CloseNothing will let users uninstall almost all of its new bloatware ‘later this month’
Nothing’s latest smartphone introduced a number of new bloatware apps from Meta, some of which couldn’t be uninstalled, but that will change in future updates.
Expand Expanding CloseMotorola’s 2026 Moto G series is a boring update even by budget phone standards
Motorola is announcing its first two Moto G phones for 2026, with the latest Moto G and Moto G Play using MediaTek chips, starting under $200, and going on sale starting this month.
Expand Expanding CloseNew Google Maps live lane guidance uses AI, camera on Android Automotive
Google Maps on Android Automotive (“Google built-in”) is tapping into how modern vehicles are smartphones on wheels with a new live lane guidance capability for the Polestar 4. This essentially lets Google Maps “see” the road like a driver.
Expand Expanding CloseLineageOS now officially supports Pixel 9a
Almost half a year after launch, the Pixel 9a is now part of the official LineageOS build roster and comes full circle on Pixel 9 series support.
Expand Expanding CloseYouTube TV says subscribers ‘chose not to watch ABC’ as it rejects Disney request for Election Day
Amid an ongoing feud with YouTube TV, Disney asked the streamer to temporarily revive ABC in favor of “the public interest,” to which YouTube TV has not only said no, but said that its subscribers specifically chose not to watch ABC on the past two Election Days.
Expand Expanding CloseWhat’s new in Android’s November 2025 Google System Updates
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.
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Today’s Android app deals and freebies: Trudograd, Boxville 2, Where Shadows Slumber, more
Monday’s collection of the best Android game and app deals is now ready to roll. Our fresh batch of offers is now sitting alongside the updated early Black Friday deals and the deepest discounts we have tracked yet on Google Pixel 10, 10 Pro/XL, and Fold, the first deals on the new Google Indoor and Outdoor Nest Cams, and a new all-time low on Google TV Streamer 4K. Just be sure to also scope out the Google Pixel Buds Pro 2 offers and Best Buy’s early Black Friday deals on Copilot+ PCs, gaming laptops, more from $220 before you head below for all of today’s apps.
Read MoreThe Sideload 011: (Virtual) reality bites
Welcome to The Sideload episode 11, a 9to5Google podcast. This week, Will is joined by Nick Sutrich, Senior Content Producer at Android Central, to discuss everything VR, AR, and whatever lies in between. This isn’t just a conversation surrounding the launch of Galaxy XR and the Android XR platform — together, Nick and Will walk through the entire XR landscape, ranging from the ongoing dominance of Meta Quest to the failure of PSVR2, and, of course, a look at the smart glasses that could shape our future.
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Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold yet again hinted at for wider release, US included
In yet another hint that the Samsung’s Galaxy Z TriFold may see a wider release, regulatory info suggests that more countries outside of China and Korea are possible.
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After a number of Google AI Mode updates in recent weeks, the Search Live conversational experience is getting new floating controls on Android.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle pulled the plug on old Nest Thermostats, but this project revives them
As of last month, the older Nest Thermostats have effectively died, as Google has pulled the plug on most of their features. While many will end up replacing the decade-old hardware, a clever new project hopes to give older Nest Thermostats a new lease on life.
Expand Expanding ClosePixel 10 is a hit in the US with Google’s new ‘single-month sales record’ amid iPhone 17
The Pixel 10 is about as good a smartphone as we’ve seen from Google yet, and you don’t have to take our word for it. Google’s seeing some unprecedented success on the back of its latest hardware launch, and while it’s a far cry from the likes of Apple and Samsung, it’s something worth getting excited about.
Expand Expanding CloseLenovo’s V1 smart glasses skip the camera, but not AI
Lenovo is no stranger to glasses with new-age tech stuffed into them. However, this is the first pair of smart glasses with AI from the company, and they skip one of the most trendy features.
Expand Expanding CloseChrome can now autofill driver’s license, vehicle info, and more
Google is updating Chrome Autofill to support passport, driver’s license number, and vehicle info.
Expand Expanding CloseDisney movies disappear from Google TV, YouTube, and Play amid YouTube TV feud
We’re entering our first full week of Google’s fight with Disney over its YouTube TV agreements, and the pain is starting to spread. In addition to the looming threat of missing out on Monday Night Football, Disney has seemingly pulled its content from Google Play over its failed negotiations.
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