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Bad news for your wallet: Qualcomm's chip prices are going up, and your next phone will cost more

By Sanuj Bhatia Published 27 July 26

Chips price increase The best time to buy a smartphone was yesterday.

Samsung's next tri-fold could finally be a phone you can actually buy

By Jay Bonggolto Published 27 July 26

TriFold's Second Chance Samsung's rumored 2027 TriFold could finally go mainstream, with wider availability and a flagship strategy that puts accessibility ahead of flashy concepts.

Google's next Pixel Watch update could fix the one thing that annoys me daily

By Sanuj Bhatia Published 27 July 26

Pixel's missing feature Google is working on a new feature that would automatically unlock your Pixel Watch whenever you unlock your paired Pixel phone.

Bad news for Pixel fans: Google all but confirms higher prices for the Pixel 11 lineup

By Sanuj Bhatia Published 25 July 26

RAM crisis hits Pixel Google's VP of Devices has confirmed price increases are coming to the Pixel 11 lineup.

Gemini gets better memory: smart home update refines automations and more

By Nickolas Diaz Published 25 July 26

Toiling away Google continued to work on Gemini's conversational memory in a late July update, adding automation guidance and more.

New cameras and battery tech could make the Galaxy S27, S27 Plus interesting

By Nickolas Diaz Published 24 July 26

Getting interesting Two Galaxy S27 series rumors suggest an interesting launch with upgrades to its cameras and batteries following Unpacked reveals.

Google Play at SDCC hosts 'The Auction'—comic book fans like me should be thrilled

By Nickolas Diaz Published 24 July 26

SDCC 2026 Google Play announced The Auction event at SDCC, and users can redeem rewards on-site in San Diego or online in the Play Store app.

Fitbit Air’s newest update brings nothing new except invisible bug fixes

By Jay Bonggolto Published 24 July 26

Fixes Without Receipts Google's latest Fitbit Air update focuses on bug fixes and reliability, but its vague changelog leaves users guessing what's actually improved.

EU hits Google with another $1B fine as Search and Play Store face fresh antitrust crackdown

By Jay Bonggolto Published 24 July 26

DMA finally slaps back The EU just hit Google with a $1 billion fine, accusing it of favoring its own Search services and restricting Play Store developers.

Google's 'Selfie Video' literally turns your face into a key for your account

By Nickolas Diaz Published 24 July 26

Use your face Google announced Selfie Video for users: an alternate sign-in method for their account if they're ever locked out.