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Hidden depths Wear OS 6 is already public, but there are some unrevealed features in the developer preview that have us intrigued, like adaptive charging.
Android 16
Android 16 QPR1 Beta 1.1 is here to squash a ton of Pixel bugs for testers
Bug fixes Android 16 QPR1 is already available for beta testers, and Google is now rolling out the first small patch of the quarterly release with numerous bug fixes.
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A Galaxy of great phones Whether you're looking for a cutting-edge foldable or a budget device, these are the best Samsung phones of the year.
Samsung's browser just gave us a sneak peek at the Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Flip 7
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Pixels are finally about to get a feature to prolong battery longevity
Battery health tool Google is likely to introduce a battery health feature for Pixel phones, initially announced for the Pixel 9a. A new APK teardown revealed details about the feature.
Google’s AI now makes stock charts you can actually play with
Finance made fun Google’s AI now builds interactive stock charts for you, making tracking stocks way easier.
Find My Device is out—Google’s new Find Hub is officially in
so long Find My Device Google’s latest Play services update sneaks Find Hub into Android settings, quietly replacing the old setup.
YouTube seems to be experiencing a widespread outage
YouTube down YouTube's webpage could be partially down, as several users report no video previews or that the interface is slower than usual for some.
Wearables
I ran a half marathon with the Ray-Ban Meta glasses, here's how it went
Sunday Runday I usually only wear my Ray-Ban meta glasses in casual settings, not during workouts. As much as I like them, my running experience reminded me why.
Samsung Galaxy Watch 8: Classic leaks, One UI 8 Watch, Gemini, & more
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The more features Samsung Health gets, the more I dread the inevitable AI subscription
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Samsung says Sleep Apnea on the Galaxy Watch is arriving for more users 'globally'
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Tablets
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The OnePlus Pad 3 is a really good tablet, putting Samsung and Apple on notice
So, so good This is already a strong contender for the best (and my favorite) tablet of the year.
OnePlus Pad 3, arrives with a massive battery to the US and Canada
Flagship OnePlus tablet OnePlus Pad 3 enters the U.S. and Canadian markets as a premium Android tablet with a vibrant 13.2-inch 3.4K display.
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Level up your tech game with 20% OFF these Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses
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Discover Samsung Sale That's $500 in trade-in credit, plus double the storage for free.
Surprise Mint Mobile deal slashes OVER 50% off the Galaxy S25 and throws in a free year of Unlimited, just for kicks
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The Quest 4 might slip to 2027, but Meta could unveil a lighter model next year instead
lightweight stand-in Looks like the Meta Quest 4 is taking a raincheck until 2027, but a lightweight stand-in might swoop in next year to keep us busy.
