Meta patent might solve privacy concerns on smart glasses with a 'hardware lock'
Keep your privacy A Meta patent seeks to solve the severe backlash its AI glasses have received over major privacy concerns.
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Phones
Mint Mobile will basically give you a FREE year of wireless when you buy the Google Pixel 11 — here's how it works
Unbelievable Mint Mobile has finally received its Google Pixel 11 stock, and the deals are epic.
TCL just launched a huge Back to School sale on NXTPAPER tablets and smartphones — here are the deals you should consider
Treat your eyes Heading back to class? Grab a TCL NXTPAPER device from Amazon and you'll score up to 35% off your purchase.
6 phones to buy instead of the Google Pixel 11 Pro
Choices choices The Pixel 11 Pro XL is underwhelming — these alternatives are not.
OPPO's Reno 16 Pro proves you don't need a flagship to take amazing photos
Just look at it The Reno 16 Pro is costlier than its predecessors, but its standout cameras along with a gorgeous design and great battery life combine to create a truly stellar phone.
Android 16
Apple's rumored iPhone 18 anti-theft feature is already on Android, and you should enable it ASAP
Swipe before it gets swiped Apple is rumored to be copying Google's powerful anti-theft protection for the iPhone 18 and iOS 27, and Android users can already take advantage of those great features.
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Deals
Mint Mobile will basically give you a FREE year of wireless when you buy the Google Pixel 11 — here's how it works
Unbelievable Mint Mobile has finally received its Google Pixel 11 stock, and the deals are epic.
TCL just launched a huge Back to School sale on NXTPAPER tablets and smartphones — here are the deals you should consider
Treat your eyes Heading back to class? Grab a TCL NXTPAPER device from Amazon and you'll score up to 35% off your purchase.
The best Verizon deals of August 2026 — free Pixel 11 phones, Z Fold 8 discounts, and more
Deals Whether you're trading in an old device or adding a new line, you can save loads of money with the Verizon phone deals found in this guide.
The preorder period may be over, but you can still get a FREE Google Pixel 11 with this Verizon deal
It's here Release day has arrived, and there are already some Pixel 11 deals that could make the flagship phones completely free.
Apps & Software
Google Messages RCS is breaking for Galaxy users after using Smart Switch [Update]
RCS is broken, again Google Messages users are running into RCS issues, and Smart Switch may be to blame.
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Gemini's auto-browse in Chrome is finally here for Android to make the mundane a breeze
Gemini can help Gemini is showing up big for U.S. Android users in Chrome today, bringing Nano Banana, summaries, and "auto-browse" for AI subscribers.
The main GitHub outage is fixed, but Copilot remains down
AI ate GitHub's lunch GitHub is mostly back, but lingering issues with Copilot and Issues show the platform still has some work to do before this outage is fully over.
Android 17 QPR2 Beta 3 is pretty neat, especially if you hate fraud and scams
Fraud, begone Google's Android 17 QPR2 Beta 3 adds major restrictions to help users avoid fraud and scams when forwarding calls.
Wearables
Don't panic: your O.G. Pixel Watch isn't losing its Google Health features
Don't worry A Google Health app warning scared original Pixel Watch users this week, but the company says not to fret; your features will remain.
Google Pixel Watch 6: Everything we know so far and want to see
Pixel Watch 6 The Pixel Watch 5 may have just landed, but we're already looking forward to the Pixel Watch 6 and what Google could have in store, as well as what we would like to see.
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The best Android smartwatches 2026
The best wearables! Out of dozens of options we've reviewed, our expert Android Central team has selected the best Android smartwatches available in the market.
Google Pixel Watch 5 vs. Samsung Galaxy Watch 9: Which Android smartwatch should you buy?
Personalized Pixel The Google Pixel Watch 5 and Samsung Galaxy Watch 9 are in a close race, but one stands out as the better option for most people.
Accessories
Best Google Pixel Watch 5 screen protectors
Doubled down protection The best Google Pixel Watch 5 screen protectors fulfill an essential purpose: deflecting scratches and cracks from everyday wear and exposure to the world.
Ready to level up? The 'best 4-bay NAS of 2026' just scored a massive discount at Amazon
Upgrade time Put those storage woes behind you with the powerful UGREEN DXP4800 Pro NAS server, currently 15% off at Amazon.
Motorola's magnetic charger leaks, and it's exactly what Android needed
Oh snap! Motorola’s leaked Moto Snap hints that Qi2 magnetic charging could soon spread beyond the Edge 70 Max and become a bigger part of its Android lineup.
Tablets
This powerful Lenovo tablet is a good pick for students gearing up for the school year — and it's now 11% off at Amazon
Tablet + Stylus = Awesome Lenovo's Idea Tab Plus is the perfect school companion.
Does your kid need a new tablet? The top-rated Amazon Fire 7 Kids Edition just crashed to $69.99 for a limited time
Fire Kids Tablet Deals The Amazon Fire 7 Kids tablet is a solid 7-inch device with parental controls and a sturdy plastic case.
I tested the best Android tablets for students in 2026, and these are my TOP 8 picks
Education tools Getting the school year started can be a little intimidating, but the best tablets for students can help ease this process more successfully.
What's the best cheap tablet for Android in 2026? I tested over 50 devices and here are my results
Bargain tablets! Whether you want a tablet for media consumption or one with some extra "smarts," there's something for everyone. These are our favorite cheap Android tablets.
Back to school already? I've been testing ePaper notebooks all week so you can start the year off right
Android Central Labs I've been using the TCL Note A1 NXTPAPER and Boox Go 10.3 Gen II for weeks to find out which note-taking tablet is best, and just in time for back-to-school season.
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Payday: Aces High first impressions: VR is so back, baby!
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You don't need a TV app to stream 10,000 free movies on Google’s Freeplay right now
Your TV needs this Google TV Freeplay just added 10,000+ free on-demand movies and 300+ live channels directly to your home screen, giving paid streaming apps a real run for their money without costing you a dime.
