Latest from Android Central

I took my Amazfit, Apple, Coros, Google, Garmin, OnePlus, Polar, Samsung, Suunto, and Withings watches for a step test to see which you can trust.

I made a dozen guesses for what Google, Samsung, and other Wear OS watch brands would do in 2025. I got a lot right, but not everything.

Last year, I had analysts tell me how wearable tech would improve in 2025. Here's what we got right and wrong, and how the big companies did.

TikTok signed a deal that would sell part of the company to U.S. investors, and it could mean sweeping changes for users.

From tri-fold phones and ultra-thin designs to AI going mainstream, rising phone prices due to tariffs, here are the biggest tech stories that defined 2025

OnePlus and Motorola continue to play on their strengths, but unfortunately, there wasn't much done to address their weaknesses.

Before we look forward to what next year will bring, let's explore how my predictions from 2024 turned out.

Samsung's upcoming Galaxy Z Fold 8 rumor points to major camera upgrades, finally bringing its foldable photo quality up to flagship standards.

The first major smart glasses patent dispute is playing out in German courts, pitting Xreal against Viture in a landmark case.

New reports claimed that Samsung could utilize its new Exynos 2600 SoC in its upcoming Flip 8.

XR has had a monumental 2025, from the launch of Android XR to a flurry of new smart glasses, this was a massive year of growth and excitement.

I used all phones released by Chinese brands over the course of 2025, so let's take a look at how each brand did this year.

Google walked back its plans to remove the Assistant in 2025, stating it will take another look for a "seamless" transition.

The Echo Dot Max is the lineup's best-sounding speaker yet.

YouTube Shorts detailed a test to facilitate the clarity and understanding of its thumbs-down button for users.

Google Pixel devices now have the option to force dark mode in more apps that don't natively support it, in the December 2025 update.

The North American smartphone market is unlike any in the world, and that comes with its own problems and advantages, all of which shone in 2025.

T-Mobile wants to hook you up with a free Pixel phone and some free Pixel earbuds. All you have to do is follow these steps.

The Samsung Galaxy S26 is only a few months away, and Samsung needs to make these changes for it to be a compelling upgrade over the Galaxy S25.

The standard Amazon Kindle is a solid e-reader-especially for under $90.

Google is building SynthID watermark detection capabilities into Gemini, making it

Google's latest Android 16 beta adds a dimmable flashlight, lets you hide the At a Glance widget, and makes navigation buttons customizable.

NotebookLM is gaining a Data Table feature that helps you visualize information from sources in charts that can be exported to Google Sheets.

Samsung has officially unveiled the Exynos 2600, featuring a 10-core CPU and promises big gains in performance, efficiency, and thermal management.

Google's latest Android beta finally lets you turn off the Pixel's stubborn At a Glance widget, a major win for home screen control.

Google is testing a solution to a problematic issue Android users have with the Phone app when on a call.

Apple Fitness+ is now in India, and it costs just 149 ($1.65) a month, an absolute steal.

Thief VR: Legacy of Shadow and Espire MR Missions use the Meta Quest 3's capabilities to perfectly revive the stealth genre, and I'm all here for it.

Google's Androidify received an update that lets users take their unique Android bots and transform them into a Wear OS face.

The Samsung Galaxy Book 5 Pro sports a 16-inch touchscreen, CoPilot Plus, and more.

Pixel 10 Pro XL users reported a second update started arriving to fix several problematic occurrences.

Add a line with an eligible data plan and Metro by T-Mobile will hook you up with a free Galaxy phone. No trade-in required, no strings attached.

YouTube Premium started emailing subscribers a code for a huge discount on Google's Pixel 10 series this holiday season.

Though they're last-gen, the Sony WH-1000XM5s are still a powerful pair of headphones.

Samsung's Galaxy S26 series might unveil exclusive One UI 8.5 features-including an AI notification summary-heralding a significant software upgrade.

Oura's 2025 data shows who sleeps best, walks the most, stresses the hardest, and keeps the youngest hearts.

Google is offering coverage for some Pixel 9 Pro units that have display issues.

A straightforward roadmap to help you create better habits, smarter fitness tech, and goals you'll actually stick to.

Google could make satellite connections easy to handle on Android, as a leak discovered signs in its code.

Meta is said to have paused its Horizon OS partner program, leaving Android XR a clear shot as the open platform.

Google Meet finally lets you share audio from any app on your computer, not just a specific tab you're presenting.

That's $150 for a powerful, economy-level Samsung device.

Making any fitness-focused New Year's resolutions? Here are some of the best accessories to attain those goals.

Samsung was rumored to consider returning a key photography feature to an unknown future Galaxy S series.

Google launched its Gemini 3 Flash model, a light, speed-enhanced version for users and developers with a lower token cost.

Amazon's holiday sale is slashing prices on a bunch of our all-time favorite Android tablets.

I used the OnePlus 15R, and the sheer number of downgrades with this phone make it a deal-breaker before it even goes on sale.

Google finally fixed the Pixel's pocket dialing nightmare, so your pants will stop calling 911 in a future update.

The OnePlus 15R sets a new standard for OLED smartphone displays, achieving excellent quality with superb eye care features.

Google is letting users build mini apps within Gemini as part of an experimental Gem, bringing the technology from Opal to more users.