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The Google Store has made an interesting change that shows the price of Pixel 9 phones if the buyer trades-in a device. 

Welcome to episode 37 of Pixelated, a podcast by 9to5Google. This week, we preview Google’s product plans for 2025.

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Former JPL employee turned YouTuber, Mark Rober, launched his very own satellites to space on the recent SpaceX Transporter-12 mission. The purpose was to snap a photo of a Google Pixel showing a selfie sent by his fans.

Most of the user-facing health and exercise features on the Pixel Watch are powered by the Fitbit Wear OS app and an update is rolling out today.

AI is a central focus of Samsung’s smartphone efforts nowadays, and the company is partnering closely with Google to leverage Gemini on Galaxy devices. According to a new leak, Gemini may be able to tap into Samsung’s core apps on the Galaxy S25 series including Samsung Notes and more.

Your Friday edition of the best Android game and app deals is now ready and waiting down below. Before you check them out, you’ll want to make sure you drop your email down right here for a no strings-attached FREE $50 credit towards your Galaxy S25 pre-order and them scope out the deals we have today on ASUS’ Chromebook Plus CX3402 with Google AI as well as the first price drop on the all-new Amazon Kindle Colorsoft. As for the apps, highlights include titles like Agatha Knife, Miden Tower, Runic Curse, Evoland 2, and more. Hit the fold for a closer look. 

Chrome 132 started rolling out this week as Google’s first major browser update of 2025, and one new feature the company is finally making official is the ability to customize the toolbar on desktop. 

OnePlus has always hinged its devices on value, and that’s been no more true than with the “R” series. Last year’s OnePlus 12R set the tone for the company’s revived “Flagship Killer,” and the new OnePlus 13R continues that with a remarkably solid package that goes up against the base Pixel 9 in a few key ways, but might appeal to a different customer.

Joining an ongoing deal on the Sharge 30W Pouch Mini 10,000mAh power bank, we have a fresh batch of discounts headlined by the very fist price drop on the all-new Amazon Kindle Colorsoft – the very first model to feature a color display. From there we move over to the Chromebook space where you’ll find the Google AI-equipped ASUS Chromebook Plus CX3402 at $150 off the going rate alongside a seriously deep clearance price on LG’s 65-inch 120Hz B3 OLED Smart TV at $1,400 off its launch price. All of that and much more awaits down below. 

Honey is a widely used browser extension that promises to save users money by hunting down coupon codes. It doesn’t really do that, though, as it was exposed for shady tactics in December. But, despite the blowback, Honey has actually added more users, growing back to 18 million on Chrome alone.

Getting a Google Pixel at the best price often means shopping around, but with great return and refund policies plus extended warranties, is a great place to get kitted out with a smartphone. With that in mind, here are some of the best deals on Google Pixel phones from the online retailer.

Samsung isn’t going easy on AI this year. The Galaxy S25 series is supposed to be filled to the brim with AI features we haven’t exactly seen yet. Some are less unfamiliar, such as Google Gemini on the Galaxy S25. A new promotional video has been leaked showcasing those AI improvements and Google Gemini in action.

Wrapping up its Android 15 rollout, Nothing is now rolling out Android 15 to the CMF Phone 1.

If you’ve ever owned a Galaxy device, you’ve likely heard Samsung’s “Over the Horizon” song as a part of the default ringtone on your device. For 2025 and just in time for the Galaxy S25 launch, Samsung is giving “Over the Horizon” a jazzy reimagining.

In 2023, YouTube Music rolled out the “Samples” feed as a “personalized music discovery feature,” and it’s now accessible from artist pages.

Going into 2025, Google has telegraphed that the Gemini app will continue to see a lot of new features, and there are quite a few things consumers, especially on Android, are waiting for.

Multitasking on Android has been around for ages, but it hasn’t changed much in a long time. Whether on a phone, a foldable, or a full-size tablet, Android technically only supports running two apps at once unless a skin adds additional functionality. For Android 16, it seems Google is working on a revamp for split-screen mode with support for up to 3 apps at once on tablet displays.

The Nothing Phone (1) just picked up its stable Android 15 release, which is very likely the phone’s final major Android update.

Today’s collection of Android games and apps are now ready to go. Alongside the Google Play discounts, we also spotted the first notable price drop on the new Sharge 30W Pouch Mini 10,000mAh power bank as well as this Hisense 50-inch 4K Google TV at just $218 shipped, the best price yet on Chipolo’s 4-pack of Google Find My Device trackers, and a massive $570 price drop on the  512GB Galaxy S24 Ultra. But for now it’s all about the apps, including titles like Cytus II, Aporkalypse – Pigs of Doom, RPG Silver Nornir, Cartogram, and more. Head below for a closer look. 

The Galaxy S25 is going to come in a few colors for each device. The less expensive Galaxy S24 and S24+ will mirror each other in choices, while the Galaxy S25 Ultra is going to come in several exclusive options. In the latest leak, we get a good look at every color (almost) in the flesh.

Today best deals are headlined by the first notable discount on the sweet Sharge 30W Pouch Mini 10,000mAh power bank with the red integrated USB-C cable at $40 alongside an offer on the 4-pack of Chiplolo’s Google Find My Device trackers at the $63 Amazon low (that’s under $16 each). From there, we move over to massive price drop on the unlocked 512GB Galaxy S24 Ultra with as much as $570 in savings live on like-new units via the official Samsung 15-day buyer’s remorse return program alongside doorbuster-worthy pricing on this Hisense 50-inch 4K Google TV at just $218 shipped. Everything else awaits below. 

OpenAI has added a new scheduling feature to ChatGPT which allows users to automate tasks and set reminders using the AI chatbot.

Carl Pei’s Nothing is seemingly a big success, as the company has reportedly hit $1 billion in lifetime sales, had a successful 2024, and is eyeing further expansion.

Samsung’s generous trade-in programs have made it much easier to buy a new Galaxy phone in recent years, and now the company is launching a “year-round” program that will let you “trade in” your Galaxy device even if you don’t intend to buy a new one.