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News Weekly: Nothing Phone 2a Plus, more Pixel leaks, and a new Google TV streaming device?
By Derrek Lee published
News Weekly A round-up of the biggest Google/Android-related news that stood out this week.
![Samsung Galaxy Tab A9 Plus Kids Edition screen](jpg/3aqvrjb7dv2tydi9qqyejt-320-80.jpg)
Samsung's new Galaxy Tab A9 Plus Kids Edition can handle anything kids throw at it
By Jay Bonggolto published
digital playground The Galaxy Tab A9 Plus 'Kids Edition' comes with a fun 'Puffy Cover' for $269.
![Holding the silver Nothing Phone (2a) Plus](jpg/nvkepf7tupyrwyhudxjyhi-320-80.jpg)
First Nothing Phone 2a Plus update fixes a few day-one hiccups out the gate
By Nickolas Diaz published
*Hiccup* The Nothing Phone 2a Plus was spotted receiving its first patch a few days after its launch.
![Google's "School Time" parental feature for Android.](jpg/7m6gspxmksfewlckejd2k5-320-80.jpg)
Google's new 'School Time' feature for Android keeps your child from slacking
By Nickolas Diaz published
There's the bell! Google has announced a new parental feature just in time for back-to-school season.
![The heart rate widget during a run activity.](jpg/k3quvkfzwsbosnm5fthm2a-320-80.jpg)
Samsung management is furious with its latest 'Apple-like' designs
By Nickolas Diaz published
Samesung A report claimed that Samsung's leadership has become angry with the designs of its latest products following criticism.
![Google Maps logo on a phone screen](jpg/twbnndwgvtawnxguwvbix5-320-80.jpg)
Google Maps finally steals one of the best Waze features
By Jay Bonggolto published
Less traffic, more parking Google Maps now offers simpler incident reporting, plus you can see building entrances and nearby parking spots.
![Google Files' home screen.](jpg/dhbugu9ndpcnnlvihkxmj5-320-80.jpg)
Files by Google app now makes recent files easier to find than ever
By Vishnu Sarangapurkar published
Carousel View It looks like Google is opting for a unified experience across its apps right before Android 15's official rollout.
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Google's code shows how its Spotify extension for Gemini might work
By Nickolas Diaz published
More Music A dive into the Google app surfaced details surrounding Gemini's upcoming Spotify extension.
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