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The Samsung Galaxy S26 Edge is expected to release early next year, possibly replacing both the Galaxy S25 Plus and Edge models. Here's what you should know.

Google's Nano Banana is bringing AI image magic to Search, Photos, and NotebookLM.

Another One UI 8.5 rumor claimed Samsung is preparing to enhance Bixby once again.

Gemini turns Chrome on Android into a smarter, faster reading tool.

LineageOS 23 pushes ahead with Android 16.

Oura hits $11B valuation after securing $900M to fuel global growth.

Google finally adds a long-requested option to hide sponsored results, giving users more control over their searches.

An alleged Galaxy Buds 4 icon in One UI 8.5 suggests there's another design change en route.

Samsung phones have been water resistant for years, but will Samsung finally make the move to waterproof with the Galaxy S26?

Samsung's Galaxy TriFold may launch in the US and UAE, joining China and South Korea for its October debut.

The Samsung Galaxy S26 charging speed isn't confirmed yet, but if rumors are true, we won't see any upgrades.

An alleged Xiaomi 17 Ultra could sport satellite capabilities for consumers in one market.

The Samsung Galaxy S10 Plus is usually a little too pricey, which makes these kinds of deals especially worthwhile.

Samsung has kicked off the One UI 8 Watch rollout in Korea, giving Galaxy Watch 7 users their first taste of Wear OS 6.

Default apps for streaming services prioritize discovery and social features over classic music playback. That's why you should switch to a new music player app.

There's little denying that the Galaxy S25 Ultra isn't one of the best phones that money can buy. But with the S26 Ultra on the horizon, should you upgrade now, or wait just a bit longer to see what Samsung has been cooking up?

Vivo just unveiled the X300 and X300 Pro, with both phones delivering key upgrades and massive batteries. That's not all either - they have brand-new software based on Android 16. I went hands-on with both devices, and this is what I think.

Google's October 2025 update is breaking apps on the Pixel 10, with users reporting constant app crashes.

Apple's new AirPods Pro 3 include a heart rate sensor that tracks your pulse during workouts directly from your ears.

New rumors point to Samsung adopting an orange hue for its upcoming Galaxy S26 Ultra. Some say it's copying Apple, but does it matter?

The Pixel Watch 4 is Google's sportiest smartwatch yet, but does it do enough to tempt fans of dedicated fitness watches? I tested it against a Garmin watch to see.

iFixit crowns the Pixel Watch 4 the king of repairable smartwatches.

Hybrid smartwatches are less capable than traditional smartwatches, but for good reason.

The Danish PM wants to propose a ban on social media for children because it has harmful effects. It's complicated, even if true.

The Pixel Watch series is guaranteed three years of software updates; now we have a clearer idea of what that means for version updates.

Magic Cue is a cool new feature on Pixel 10 phones. It's easy to set up and use, and it does a good job delivering contextual information.

AI is everywhere, and your phone has plenty of cool features that use machine learning. Yet to get started? Let's take a look at what you can do with AI on your phone today.

Samsung's new One UI 8.5 tool could make it easier to move your eSIM from an iPhone to a Galaxy device.

Google announced another Safety Check notification update for Chrome on Android to help users manage the spam.

Here's a quick look at what to expect from Samsung's Galaxy Unpacked 2026 event and how you can stream it.

This week, we got to see a massive Samsung XR headset leak, Wear OS finally landed on previous-gen Pixel watches, Galaxy S26 Ultra could come drenched in a familiar orange hue, OnePlus' OxygenOS 16 inches towards launch, and Motorola finally rolls out Android 16 to some devices.

With the X200 FE, Vivo has proven that you can get a small phone with a massive battery. Having used it for the better part of two months, the rest of the phone is pretty good too.

Recent rumors claimed that Samsung is moving ahead with a next-gen Snapdragon variant with Qualcomm for the Flip 8.

The Sony WH-1000XM5 are last-gen, but they're still a great pick when the price is right.

Foldable phones are full of compromises, and the list is continuing to grow all for the sake of being as thin as possible. Google bucked that trend with the Pixel 10 Pro Fold, and I'm glad it did.

Gemini-powered Sparkify may bring AI video generation to Google TV.

The Pixel Watch 4 has the best version of Wear OS yet, but Google should take inspiration from Samsung for both Tiles and long-term software support.

Computers have been able to translate speech for a long time. Now they're getting good at it.

The Motorola Edge 70 could be the thinnest phone that doesn't compromise on power.

User reports claimed the Google Pixel 10 Pro's camera was jittering due to an issue with its EIS.

The Pixel 10 Pro Fold's gearless hinge redesign is the secret behind its sleeker, stronger body.

Samsung's anticipated Android XR Headset, also known as Project Moohan, is poised for a potential October 21 launch, and the entire spec sheet just leaked.

The PD20 is a new SSD that connects over USB-C, and you can use it with your phone, tablet, and any other device with ease. With blazing-fast transfers and a small size, you can easily take this anywhere.

The Galaxy S25 is Qi2-certified but the Galaxy S26 could be Samsung's first series to support built-in magnets for Qi2 charging.

Spotify lossless audio isn't enabled by default, so we show you how to turn the feature on!

Samsung is likely prepping to launch its flagship Galaxy S26 series in 2026. Here's what we know about the Galaxy S26 launch date and when you can expect the phone to arrive.

An alleged Samsung patent might've shown off three physical battery components it has planned for its Galaxy Trifold.

The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra also comes with the first-party S Pen stylus.

OnePlus started teasing its next major OS reveal, OxygenOS 16, on social media.