MediaTek is usually known for powering cheap devices, but the company has been building up some really good high-end chipsets too and, finally, it sounds like one of those chips will power a “premium” Android phone in the US market.

Google is widely rolling out a new “Government” badge in the Play Store to helpful identify official Android apps.

Thursday’s best deals include a chance to score the affordable OnePlus 12R smartphone at $530. Google’s original Pixel Watch is an even better value at $180, while Samsung’s 11-inch Galaxy Tab S9 tablet starts from $692. Hit the jump for all that and more in the latest 9to5Toys Lunch Break.

Spotify HiFi seems to be a pipe dream at this point, with rumors spanning over two years and the service failing to provide any sort of improvement to audio quality. Now, new screenshots leak the Spotify HiFi UI with information on what quality the service plans to deliver. This comes as Spotify locks track lyrics behind the paying tiers

Samsung is bringing One UI 6.1 to its Galaxy S21 series and foldables from 2021, but the company is solely bringing Google’s Circle to Search to these older devices, whereas others are getting nearly the entire Galaxy AI suite.

Nvidia has announced a simplified new way to install GeForce Now on the Steam Deck, opening the handheld to the service’s hundreds of streamable titles.

After adding a custom camera, Google Messages should be in the process of rolling out “Selfie GIFs.” 

After announcing it last month, Samsung has started rolling out its One UI 6.1 update and AI features to the Galaxy S22, Galaxy Z Fold 4, and Galaxy Z Flip 4, as well as some surprising additional devices too.

To mark World Password Day, Google is highlighting its progress on passkeys, which will soon work with the Advanced Protection Program (APP).

The Good Lock customization app designed for use exclusively on Samsung Galaxy phones is now available to download for the first time on the Google Play Store.

After introducing in 2022, Google Messages for Android has removed a “Nudges” capability that provided reply and birthday reminders.

Google Search is starting to roll out what might be a handy new feature, “custom filters.”

The Oura Ring is currently in generation three and brings an impressive set of features for an ultra-thin wearable, but right on its heels is Samsung’s own version – the Galaxy Ring. The Galaxy Ring is going to have to be almost perfect to be a viable replacement for the Oura Ring.

One of the best features of Google Photos is the app’s ability to show old photos as a “Memory,” but sometimes showing a specific person isn’t what you want. Now, Google Photos is preparing to make it easier to hide someone’s face from Memories.

Last month, Google reworked the cards that appear at the top of your Discover feed. Now, the company is expanding what it calls “your space” with a new Shopping card to promote deals you may be interested in.

Last year it was announced that T-Mobile would acquire Mint Mobile and, now, that deal has officially closed. Here’s what that means for you.

Updates to Play Books are on the rare side these days, though it got a Material You redesign in March, but Google today is highlighting four new features, including a YouTube integration.

Fossil confirmed early this year that it was done with smartwatches and and, following some steep discounts back then, the company is trying to get rid of the rest of its Wear OS smartwatches for a mere $79 a pop.

Today’s best deals come headlined by Google Pixel 7 Pro at $502. This new Amazon low is paired with a price cut on Samsung’s official 15W Qi wireless charging pad at $39 as well as Garmin’s new nap-tracking Venu 3 smartwatch at $400. Hit the jump for all that and more in the latest 9to5Toys Lunch Break.

The TicWatch series has been a Wear OS staple for years, and Mobvoi is now teasing a new model that will release in a matter of “days.”

As desired by more than a few users, Google Messages is getting ready to add a “Show expressive animations” setting to presumably turn off Reaction and Screen Effects.