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Ryan Haines / Android Authority TL;DR A Korean news outlet has revealed apparent US pricing for the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Z Fold 8 Ultra. The Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra is expected to start at over $2,000, with a $2,099 price tag being deemed likely. On the other hand, the Galaxy Z Fold 8 is tipped to start at $1,899. Samsung will launch its new foldable phones on July 22, and the company is tipped to offer the Galaxy Z Flip 8, Galaxy Z Fold 8, and Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra.

Joe Maring / Android Authority TL;DR Google has acknowledged a bug that’s preventing Gemini from properly handling Broadcast requests on Google Home devices. Instead of broadcasting messages, Gemini is responding to them as if they’re regular conversations. Google says it’s actively working on a fix and will update users once it begins rolling out. Google is working on a fix for a frustrating Gemini bug that’s preventing Google Home’s Broadcast feature from working as intended.

An extra option for the group chat era. • Jul 9, 2026 — 5:30 PM ET • • Joe Maring / Android Authority TL;DR Google Messages appears to be testing a new sharing menu with Send to a group and Send separately options. The feature can apparently reuse an existing group chat if you pick the same contacts. The option appears to be a limited test or server-side rollout, so it may not be available to everyone yet.

Joe Maring / Android Authority TL;DR New Google Home Speaker users have been encountering errors during device setup. Google confirmed awareness of the issue yesterday, and said it was working on a fix. That fix is now rolling out, and should hit everyone within 24 hours. Google announced its Home Speaker all the way back at the start of last October, and it took until just a few weeks ago before interested shoppers could finally get their orders in.

Joe Maring / Android Authority TL;DR Google introduced Magic Cue with the Pixel 10 last year for automatic in-app suggestions. Lately, Google’s been developing a new Gemini Proactive Assistance feature. Evidence in Google’s Phone app may just hint at Magic Cue becoming a part of Proactive Assistance. What’s in a name? Sometimes, a name tries to keep things tight and descriptive: You don’t need to even stop and think about what the Google TV Streamer does.

The ChatGPT Atlas browser won't make it to its one-year anniversary. • Jul 9, 2026 — 4:43 PM ET • • TL;DR OpenAI’s browser team is rolling out three updates alongside today’s GPT 5.6 announcement. The company has decided to shut down ChatGPT Atlas due to these rollouts. Atlas will reach the end of the road on August 8, 2026. It was only months ago that ChatGPT Atlas was the hot new AI web browser in town. After only nine months, it’s already time to start saying goodbye.

TL;DR A Google exec asked Gemini users on X what they were surprised the app still couldn’t do well. Workspace reliability, better tool calling, and improved chat organization topped the list of feedback. Google says many fixes are in progress, but celebrity likeness guardrails are staying as they are. The AI race is moving so quickly right now that it can feel hard to keep up.

Joe Maring / Android Authority TL;DR Google TV Streamer (4K) owners say that they’re having trouble keeping their remotes connected. Some users claim the issue was caused by a bug in a recent firmware update, while others say it’s a hardware problem. Removing the batteries and putting them back in appears to reconnect the device. Recently, Chromecast with Google TV users have been dealing with an annoying problem causing their remotes to disconnect.

Join us in trying to spot all the latest changes. • Jul 9, 2026 — 3:19 PM ET • • Ryan Haines / Android Authority TL;DR Android Canary 2607 is now available for Pixel 6 and later devices to install. Google has yet to highlight any specific changes in this release, but users have already noticed a few. This week’s build lands just over a month after 2606 in early June.

OpenAI has a new chatbot to handle all of your work needs. • Jul 9, 2026 — 1:57 PM ET • • Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority TL;DR OpenAI has launched ChatGPT Work alongside GPT 5.6. The new agent can gather context across apps, files, and workflows to create documents, spreadsheets, and presentations. ChatGPT Work works on mobile, web, and desktop. After a short preview period, OpenAI is officially debuting GPT 5.6. With GPT 5.6, the company is releasing three models: Sol, Terra, and Luna.