![]() |
by michael.hicks@futurenet.com (Michael L Hicks) on (#65T5E)
The APEX 2 Pro gives you an absurdly powerful battery, better satellite tracking, a climbing tool, and quadruple the music and map storage. But do you actually need it?
|
Latest from Android Central
Link | https://www.androidcentral.com/ |
Feed | http://www.androidcentral.com/rss.xml |
Updated | 2025-06-23 09:00 |
![]() |
by techkritiko@gmail.com (Jay Bonggolto) on (#65T1M)
YouTube is rolling out a new feature that helps creators sift through an avalanche of questions from fans during a live stream.
|
![]() |
by tips@androidcentral.com (Vishnu Sarangapurkar) on (#65SWE)
After debuting Leitz Phone 1, last year, Leica is back with a second generation with an improved sensor.
|
![]() |
by tips@androidcentral.com (Vishnu Sarangapurkar) on (#65SWF)
Ahead of the holiday season, TikTok is reportedly expanding its e-commerce feature to more users.
|
![]() |
by tips@androidcentral.com (Vishnu Sarangapurkar) on (#65STS)
According to reports, Meta's purported smartwatches are no longer under development.
|
![]() |
by chris.wedel@futurenet.com (Chris Wedel) on (#65SGD)
Depending on your lawn size, you'll spend three times the typical mowing time to set the Husqvarna Automower 430XH up. But once you do, you'll likely never mow your yard again. Is it worth it? Hopefully, we can help with that question.
|
![]() |
by andrew.myrick@futurenet.com (Andrew Myrick) on (#5XKMR)
A microSD card makes it easy to move your files, photos, and music from device to device without having to rely on steady Wi-Fi or costly data. It also helps if you like to load your phone with apps. These are the best microSD cards you can buy for an Android device.
|
![]() |
by namerahsaudfatmi@gmail.com (Namerah Saud Fatmi) on (#65SAP)
If you're going to carry a phone as large as the Pixel 6 with its 6.4-inch screen, you might as well slip your wallet into the case, too. These Pixel 6 wallet cases let you ditch the dead weight and carry everything more compactly.
|
![]() |
by jeramy.johnson@futurenet.com (Jeramy Johnson) on (#65RRQ)
The Amazon Echo Buds (2nd Gen) are in some ways just an incremental upgrade over their predecessors, but in other ways, they are a huge improvement from the first generation. It's not often that a brand is able to fix basically every complaint I had from one version to the next, but that's pretty much what Amazon did with these earbuds.
|
![]() |
by derrek.lee@futurenet.com (Derrek Lee) on (#65RP5)
In our latest poll, we ask our readers if they go to bed with their smartwatches or wearables.
|
![]() |
by christinep2424@gmail.com (Christine Persaud) on (#65RJT)
Both the Apple iPad Pro (2022) and Lenovo Chromebook can be used as both a tablet and a laptop, but in terms of who they are best suited for, they are very different.
|
![]() |
by jerry.hildenbrand@futurenet.com (Jerry Hildenbrand on (#65RHS)
I'm convinced that Musk wants Twitter to die. He should sell it to Google so he doesn't have to spend $44 billion to do it.
|
![]() |
by patrick.farmer@futurenet.com (Patrick Farmer) on (#65RDP)
Everyone's favorite Ryan Reynolds-owned wireless service is offering a pretty tempting deal when you sign up for a 3-month plan.
|
![]() |
by tips@androidcentral.com (Vishnu Sarangapurkar) on (#65R2Q)
An early Pixel 7a leak suggests a higher refresh rate display next to wireless charging and upgraded cameras.
|
![]() |
by tips@androidcentral.com (Vishnu Sarangapurkar) on (#65R2R)
After displaying its rollable display concept at CES this year, Samsung seems uninterested in making them.
|
![]() |
by namerahsaudfatmi@gmail.com (Namerah Saud Fatmi) on (#65QZY)
Grab these Made for Fitbit accessories to make the most of your Fitbit smartwatch. You don't need to worry about compatibility issues with any of these add-ons.
|
![]() |
by tips@androidcentral.com (Vishnu Sarangapurkar) on (#65QZZ)
The User Choice Billing allows Android users to have two payment options to choose from.
|
![]() |
by tips@androidcentral.com (Nickolas Diaz) on (#65QYG)
Samsung begins rolling a stable build of One UI 5 to U.S. beta testers of the Galaxy Z Flip 4 for Fold 4. This Android 13 update for these foldables introduces users to Samsung's most customizable OS to date.
|
![]() |
by jeramy.johnson@futurenet.com (Jeramy Johnson) on (#65QWS)
A modular phone lets you connect accessories to add new features that make it even better. Here are the best choices right now.
|
![]() |
by derrek.lee@futurenet.com (Derrek Lee) on (#65NHD)
Samsung continues rolling out its stable One UI 5 (Android 13) update, extending the software to its mid-range phones starting with the Galaxy A53 5G.
|
![]() |
by tips@androidcentral.com (Nickolas Diaz) on (#65QV1)
OnePlus begins rolling out the stable release of OxygenOS 13 to the 9 and 9 Pro devices. OnePlus' Android 13 update brings in its new Aquamorphic design, connectivity improvements, security enhancements, and other new features to the 9 series.
|
![]() |
by rebecca.spear@futurenet.com (Rebecca Spear) on (#61K0K)
Choosing the better small smart screen is a close call and depends on which home assistant you prefer. Overall, we think that the Nest Hub (2nd Gen) is the better option.
|
![]() |
by michael.hicks@futurenet.com (Michael L Hicks) on (#65QV2)
Samsung made some significant upgrades to the Galaxy S22+, but are they enough for S21+ owners to consider trading in to buy the newer model? It depends on what you need in a smartphone.
|
![]() |
by rebecca.spear@futurenet.com (Rebecca Spear) on (#614B4)
Do you have an Amazon Fire tablet that you want to protect? Here are our top picks for cases that'll keep your little ones from destroying your prized tablet.
|
![]() |
by nicholas.sutrich@futurenet.com (Nicholas Sutrich) on (#65QS1)
The Google Play Pass is an apps and games subscription service that includes some of the best games released for Android over the past decade.
|
![]() |
by andrew.myrick@futurenet.com (Andrew Myrick) on (#65QS2)
The Ecobee SmartThermostat isn't the only way to get a multi-zone heating and cooling system, but if you're starting from scratch it is the best way. Plus it doubles as an Alexa-enabled speaker for better integration with your Amazon Echo speakers.
|
![]() |
by tips@androidcentral.com (Nickolas Diaz) on (#65QS3)
Twitter suspends its subscription service Blue amid "impersonation" issues. While the issues were not specified entirely, Twitter has removed the ability for iOS users to purchase the subscription.
|
![]() |
by derrek.lee@futurenet.com (Derrek Lee) on (#65QPB)
Google has released the new Android Auto Coolwalk redesign through a public beta program.
|
![]() |
by charliewacholz@gmail.com (Charlie Wacholz) on (#65QPC)
Gorilla Tag, a free game available on the Oculus App Lab, is about to pass up Beat Saber in user reviews on the Quest storefront.
|
![]() |
by jeramy.johnson@futurenet.com (Jeramy Johnson) on (#60VKK)
We have not one but two models of the Amazon Fire HD 8 to choose from. We'll explain the differences between the Fire HD 8 (2022) and the Fire HD 8 Plus (2022) and why you might prefer one over the other.
|
![]() |
by tips@androidcentral.com (Camille Sanghera) on (#60N9J)
When you think of Android tablets, Amazon is a solid option. However, now you've got a choice to make: Should you get the medium-sized one or the huge one?
|
![]() |
by derrek.lee@futurenet.com (Derrek Lee) on (#65QCT)
The OnePlus Nord N300 is an affordable 5G smartphone and the company's first U.S. model with a MediaTek chipset. However, the phone is hampered by confusing decisions that make it hard to recommend.
|
![]() |
by christinep2424@gmail.com (Christine Persaud) on (#65QAR)
The Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 is the hottest smartwatch from the brand you can get right now, but owners wonder if it will stand the test of time.
|
![]() |
by harish.jonnalagadda@futurenet.com (Harish Jonnalag on (#65Q06)
TinHiFi P1 Max deliver exquisite sound thanks to large 14.2mm planar drivers, and they come with an interesting design and sturdy build quality. For $129, they're a downright steal.
|
![]() |
by techkritiko@gmail.com (Jay Bonggolto) on (#65Q07)
Honor has teased the unveiling of its next foldable flagship phone, the Honor Magic Vs, later this month along with another standard flagship model.
|
![]() |
by michael.hicks@futurenet.com (Michael L Hicks) on (#61V33)
Dolby Atmos usually requires expensive drivers or discrete speakers to achieve a 3D sphere of sound. But a handful of soundbars now offer Dolby Atmos while still costing less than $500.
|
![]() |
by harish.jonnalagadda@futurenet.com (Harish Jonnalag on (#5WPXP)
Synology NAS servers have a built-in utility that lets you access your files remotely, but the most secure way to do so is by using a VPN tunnel. So let's take a look at how you can use Tailscale to connect to your Synology NAS remotely.
|
![]() |
by michael.hicks@futurenet.com (Michael L Hicks) on (#65PSS)
Most people don't pay attention to TV processors, but the MediaTek Pentonic 1000 chip has some eye-grabbing tech.
|
![]() |
by tips@androidcentral.com (Nickolas Diaz) on (#65PST)
Google has introduced the ChromeOS Beta Tester Hub as a place the public can come to learn about the latest upcoming features. Users that sign up can even interact with the developers directly to learn more about new ChromeOS features.
|
![]() |
by writerdannygallagher@gmail.com (Danny Gallagher) on (#65PSV)
Palmer Luckey's NerveGear headset recreates the feeling of being killed in a VR game by microwaving the player's brain.
|
![]() |
by tips@androidcentral.com (Vishnu Sarangapurkar) on (#65PR1)
The Kompanio 520 and 528 SoCs from MediaTek are now official and are tailored for next year's Chromebooks.
|
![]() |
by nicholas.sutrich@futurenet.com (Nicholas Sutrich) on (#65PR2)
Forget strapping another weighty thing to your head. This battery necklace will take the weight off and still triple your Oculus Quest 2 or Meta Quest Pro's battery life.
|
![]() |
by michael.hicks@futurenet.com (Michael L Hicks) on (#65PEC)
If you enjoyed the original Among Us, then you'll absolutely love how the game translates into virtual reality, as you chat with crewmates to figure out the sus imposter — or to hide your own murderous ways.
|
![]() |
by tips@androidcentral.com (Vishnu Sarangapurkar) on (#65PM7)
The new 3C certification timing from China implies Galaxy A54 5G’s possible launch in January.
|
![]() |
by tips@androidcentral.com (Nickolas Diaz) on (#65PM8)
YouTube channel Aesthetics of Technology created a working foldable iPhone using the body of a Motorola Razr. While there were issues early on, the device was functional, despite the iOS software falling flat in not being very "foldable friendly."
|
![]() |
by clync015@fiu.edu (Courtney Lynch) on (#5YK23)
Your Google Pixel 6 Pro's curved screen makes finding a great screen protector more difficult and might interfere with the functioning of the in-display fingerprint scanner. Here's which screen protectors to choose to ensure your Pixel 6 Pro is adequately covered.
|
![]() |
by rebecca.spear@futurenet.com (Rebecca Spear) on (#5ZMWD)
Amazon Fire HD 10 and Fire HD 10 Plus may be affordable, but they still need protection to survive everyday use, which is why we've rounded some of the best cases for the duo available in the market.
|
![]() |
by michael.hicks@futurenet.com (Michael L Hicks) on (#65PH9)
The PS5 will deliver most of the computing for Sony's virtual headset, but a major mobile chip developer will power the headset itself.
|
![]() |
by chris.wedel@futurenet.com (Chris Wedel) on (#5XMQH)
Whether you need to charge one phone, or all your gear at once, there's a battery pack for you. These are the best for your charging needs, from small portable chargers to full-service power stations.
|
![]() |
by tips@androidcentral.com (Nickolas Diaz) on (#65PEB)
Google is beginning to roll out its redesigned, integrated Gmail experience to all users as the new standard. Gmail's updated look adds the ability for users to incorporate commonly used Google apps to their sidebar without ever needing to leave their email.
|