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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, 8+ 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, 2+ 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, 3+ 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 > 02/03/2026 > 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 > 02/02/2026 > the-sideload-020

The Sideload 020: AI-powered haircuts and cocktails

The Sideload 020: AI-powered haircuts and cocktails4+ day, 1+ hour ago   (255+ words) Will Sattelberg is an editor and podcaster at 9to5Google. He's been covering all things Android since 2021 when he joined the team at Android Police, serving as both News Editor and Phones Editor throughout his tenure. Prior to professionally covering Android and…...

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9to5google.com > 02/02/2026 > nest-cam-video-not-available

Google reduces Nest Cam ‘Video not available’ error with Home app 4.8

Google reduces Nest Cam ‘Video not available’ error with Home app 4.84+ day, 1+ hour ago   (141+ words) Version 4.8 of the Google Home app widely rolled out today with a "foundational fix" for the "Video not available" error with Nest Cams." Google is addressing how you might get a "Video not available" error when launching the Home app…...

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9to5google.com > 02/02/2026 > google-home-smart-button-automations-update

Google Home update finally adds support for smart buttons in automations

Google Home update finally adds support for smart buttons in automations4+ day, 2+ hour ago   (227+ words) Google Home is finally addressing one of its biggest shortcomings in automations, with support now rolling out for smart buttons that can control other devices in your home. Smart buttons have become a bit more popular in the past few…...

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9to5google.com > 02/02/2026 > gemini-live-floating-redesign

Gemini Live rolling out floating pill redesign on Android

Gemini Live rolling out floating pill redesign on Android4+ day, 2+ hour ago   (259+ words) Since launch, Gemini Live has primarily been a fullscreen experience, but Google is now rolling out a floating pill redesign on Android. At the moment, exiting the fullscreen Gemini Live interface gives you a pill-shaped indicator in the status bar…...

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9to5google.com > 01/31/2026 > google-ai-plus-downgrade

Should you downgrade to Google AI Plus?

Should you downgrade to Google AI Plus?5+ day, 22+ hour ago   (411+ words) Google AI Plus came to the US this week as the more affordable alternative to AI Pro, which previously served as the entry point to premium Gemini features. Whether it's worth downgrading comes down to how you use Google AI....