GM Tech Nerds,

It's time to slice through the noise with this week’s I/O Newsletter, your no-BS download of what’s happening across mobile, gadgets, and digital drama.

Let’s dive in…

⚡️ QUICK HITS — YOUR TL;DR TECH FIX:

🆕 Apple Watch SE 3 might actually be worth upgrading to.
🍑 Spotify’s got a porn problem… in podcast form. Yeah, seriously.
📲 Samsung’s One UI 7 rollout is finally back on track in the U.S.
🎧 Google says your filthy Pixel Buds Pro 2 are killing your audio.
🇪🇺 iPhone Mirroring won’t be coming to the EU (blame the lawyers).
🔥 OnePlus 13T, Moto Razr Plus 2025, and Oppo X8 Ultra all just dropped big teases.
🎮 PS3 emulator for Android now supports Bluetooth controllers. Wild times.

The Main Event

⌚️ APPLE WATCH SE 3 IS GOING PLASTIC, GETTING NEW FEATURES, AND IT'LL COST LESS

Looks like Apple’s budget-friendly wrist candy is finally getting a real upgrade.

The Apple Watch SE 3 is rumored to drop later this year with new health sensors, better internals, and possibly a design refresh to match the Series 9 vibes.

Is this the moment SE finally feels premium? Could be – even if it does come in a plastic shell!

🔗 Peep the rumor roundup →

🍆 SPOTIFY’S PODCAST CHARTS ARE GETTING… SAUCY

Apparently, the wild west of user-uploaded content has led to pornographic podcasts topping the Spotify charts.

Some are even sneaking into the mainstream rankings before Spotify can yank them.

Yes, it’s real. No, we’re not linking to them.

But wow, Spotify. Maybe time to vet your uploads?

🔗 Get the full, weird scoop →

📱 ONE UI 7 IS (FINALLY) COMING BACK TO THE U.S.

Samsung fans can breathe again — the One UI 7 rollout is back on track for U.S. users after delays.

Expect a proper Android 15 experience soon, with all the slick new animations and feature polish.

If you’ve been stuck in update limbo, this is your sign.

🔗 Check if your device is getting it →

🎧 GOOGLE WANTS YOU TO CLEAN YOUR DAMN EARBUDS

Turns out, your Pixel Buds Pro 2 might sound like hot garbage — not because they’re defective, but because they’re disgusting.

Yeah, we said it.

Google just confirmed what your ears didn’t want to hear: gunk buildup, especially in the mesh and rear vents, can wreck your sound quality and destroy ANC performance.

We're talking muffled highs, missing bass, and ANC so weak it might as well be Off Mode.

All thanks to a cocktail of earwax, dirt, and pocket lint clogging up the works.

So what’s the fix?

Google's officially recommending a micellar water + toothbrush deep clean, and honestly, it’s kinda genius. It’s skincare for your earbuds.

🔗 Learn how to clean ‘em right →

🚫 IPHONE MIRRORING? NOT FOR YOU, EUROPE 🇪🇺

Apple’s shiny new iPhone Mirroring feature (part of iOS 18.4) is skipping the EU, thanks to regulatory drama.

Sorry, friends across the pond — no cross-device sorcery for you. Yet.

🔗 Here’s why it’s a no-go →

🔥 GEAR DROPS & LEAKS YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT

OnePlus 13T just got a little less mysterious with new specs floating around.
🔗 Check the leaks →
Moto Razr Plus 2025 might finally get the horsepower to match its looks.
🔗 Here’s what’s coming →
Oppo Find X8 Ultra is teasing a massive battery bump.
🔗 Juicy details here →

🎮 PS3 EMULATION ON ANDROID JUST LEVELED UP

That “impossible” PS3 emulator for Android?

It now supports Bluetooth controllers. We’re not saying it’s perfect, but if you’ve ever wanted to fire up God of War 3 on your phone… it’s actually getting closer to reality.

🔗 Get the deets →

👀 That’s a wrap! Stay tuned, stay charged, and stay weird.

— The I/O Crew

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