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News Weekly is our column where we highlight and summarize some of the week’s top stories so you can catch up on the latest tech news.

This is Android Central’s News Weekly, your go-to source for a concise roundup of the week’s most significant tech stories. This is where we delve into the top headlines that provide the latest developments and innovations contributing to the digital landscape.

This week, Google launched its latest Pixel devices, AT&T apparently isn’t carrying one of the new Pixels, Google is in jeopardy as the U.S. eyes potential breakup, app mirroring just got better on Samsung/Windows devices, and we just got a leak of the Galaxy S24 FE.

The Pixel 9 and friends

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This was a big week for Google. The company opened the curtain on its new Pixel 9 series during its Made by Google event, which includes a total of four phones, a new smartwatch with different sizes, and a pair of earbuds.

The Pixel 9 series includes the standard Pixel 9 and Pixel 9 Pro, which are the same size and can even fit the same cases. Then there’s the Pixel 9 Pro XL, which is just for anyone who wants a larger device. Lastly, the Pixel 9 Pro Fold is the successor to the original Pixel Fold, featuring a larger 8-inch folding display and a new, thinner design.

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All devices are powered by the new Tensor G4 chipset, which is a modest improvement over the Tensor G3.

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The new phones are available now for preorder, starting at $799 for the base Pixel 9.

AT&T said ‘no’ to the Pixel 9 Pro Fold

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I bet you were about to go look for that preorder button, weren’t you? Well, before you do, those of you who want the Pixel 9 Pro Fold are out of luck if you were looking to purchase the device through AT&T. While the carrier has highlighted the impending availability of the Pixel 9 series, the company curiously left out the Pixel 9 Pro Fold.

Breaking up Google?

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Things haven’t been looking good for Google. The company was just dealt a major blow after a judge ruled that it’s maintaining an illegal monopoly on search. However, as a result of the ruling, it looks like the U.S. is considering potentially breaking up the company.

Samsung just made app mirroring better for your PC

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One of the cool things about the Link to Windows app is that it allows users to stream their apps or mirror their screens on their PCs. However, one limitation can muddy the experience: You need to give permission to start the streaming process every time you want to open an app.

The Galaxy S24 FE may be imminent

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Samsung’s Fan Edition devices have become something of a staple for Samsung’s fall launch schedule in recent years, and the Galaxy S24 series is expected to get a version. There have been a few leaks of the Galaxy S24 FE, but the latest suggests that we may be getting the phone fairly soon.