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Xbox Cloud Gaming is working on launching an ad-supported tier for later this year
1+ hour, 48+ min ago (523+ 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…...
No one cares about Android accessories, but is that finally changing?
1+ day, 6+ hour ago (445+ words) Smartphone accessories aren't just add-ons, they're a huge part of the experience of using and owning your device. But, for Android users, it's often felt like we're getting the short end of the stick, with a whole world of accessories…...
'Kami' is another unhinged game that will break your foldable phone
5+ day, 8+ hour ago (201+ words) Falling firmly in the new category of "games that will break your foldable phone" is a new open-source origami simulator called "Kami," and it works exactly like you think it does. Just weeks ago, an open-source project called "Foldy Bird…...
Ayaneo delays slider Android gaming phone to address shipping and support concerns
6+ day, 8+ hour ago (483+ 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…...
8BitDo Flip Pad looks like the perfect portable controller for Android emulators [Gallery]
1+ week, 4+ day ago (239+ words) Announced at CES 2026 this week, the new 8BitDo Flip Pad is a USB-C controller for Android phones (and iPhones too) that sits on top of your display and seems just perfect for emulators. Bluetooth game controllers are a dime a dozen…...
Xbox Game Pass is finally coming to Google TV, at least for TCL
2+ week, 4+ hour ago (231+ words) Google TV is finally getting support for Xbox Game Pass, at least on TCL TVs. more" Xbox Game Pass is finally coming to Google TV, at least for TCL Google TV is finally getting support for Xbox Game Pass, at…...
Google seems ready to kill the last of Stadia; go convert your controller now
3+ week, 7+ hour ago (327+ words) As the three-year anniversary of Stadia's death approaches, the final "active" part of Google's short-lived venture into cloud gaming appears to be going away, as the controller conversion tool appears to actually be going offline this week. Ahead of its…...
Xbox moves to offer game streaming on certain Amazon smart TV models
3+ week, 6+ day ago (218+ words) Smart TVs aren't just for streaming movies anymore. Joining a list that includes Samsung Smart TVs and LG options, Xbox Cloud Gaming will now be available on Amazon's Fire TV lineup. Xbox is still at it after several years competing…...
GeForce Now's 100-hour monthly game streaming limit kicks in for (almost) everyone in 2026
3+ week, 6+ day ago (242+ words) Nvidia is implementing a somewhat tight limit on cloud gaming via its GeForce Now service starting on January 1, 2026, where almost all of its users will be restricted to playing 100 hours per month before additional fees kick in. But Nvidia quickly…...
The latest Android figure is this awesome little 3D maze [Gallery]
3+ week, 6+ day ago (196+ words) Google just released a really cool new Android figure on its merch store that has a built-in 3D maze game. Available now through the Google Merchandise Store for $24, the "Android a-MAZE-ing Collectible" is the latest in a series of Android figures…...