Google Meet lands on Android Auto, but there’s a catch
commute-to-conference Google Meet is rolling out on Android Auto with audio-only calls and basic controls, but it feels limited and rushed, especially with missing work features.
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Phones
The best Mint Mobile deals of April 2026 — 50% off wireless, 5G home internet discounts, and more
Minty savings! Mint Mobile has always been touted as an affordable alternative to the traditional wireless carrier. Here are some ways you can make that cheap plan even cheaper.
Mint Mobile is now carving up to $900 OFF the Galaxy S26 — here is why it's one of the best Samsung deals on the web today
Just keeps getting better Mint Mobile just upgraded its best Galaxy S26 deal to include up to $400 of trade-in credit, in addition to a straight discount on the phone and 50% off a year of wireless.
Nothing Phone 4a Pro review: The right phone at the right time
Nothing beats a Pixel If you've got just $499 to spend on a new phone, you might be surprised how much you can get with Nothing.
Samsung's next SoC continues, as alleged Exynos 2700 performance data surfaces
Early data Samsung's Exynos future continues, as data suggested its core clock speeds and a potential boost in one key area.
Android 16
The latest Pixel update tackles Android 16's early stability woes
stability fixes Google’s April Pixel update fixes app crashes, missing features, and gaming issues, making Android 16 more stable.
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Deals
The best Mint Mobile deals of April 2026 — 50% off wireless, 5G home internet discounts, and more
Minty savings! Mint Mobile has always been touted as an affordable alternative to the traditional wireless carrier. Here are some ways you can make that cheap plan even cheaper.
Mint Mobile is now carving up to $900 OFF the Galaxy S26 — here is why it's one of the best Samsung deals on the web today
Just keeps getting better Mint Mobile just upgraded its best Galaxy S26 deal to include up to $400 of trade-in credit, in addition to a straight discount on the phone and 50% off a year of wireless.
The best AT&T deals of April 2026 — free Galaxy S26, massive trade-in discounts, and more
Time to save One of the most popular wireless carriers in the country, AT&T is also home to some awesome smartphone deals. We've gathered some of our favorite active offers into this guide.
This new AT&T Prepaid deal lands you a 2026 Motorola phone for only 10 bucks — here's how it works
Just $10 The Moto G Play (2026) has arrived, and AT&T Prepaid is already selling the budget phone for a mere $10 when you add a line.
Apps & Software
Tap n' go: Android's rumored 'Tap to Share' UI might've just broken cover
Tap, tap, overlap Google's still working on Android's "Tap to Share," but new details surfaced, showing what's new and different.
YouTube Premium just got a price hike, and it's not a small one
Premium gets pricier The Individual plan now costs $15.99 per month, with Family pricing also increasing.
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Meta's new LLM, Muse Spark, wants to take its AI into a 'people first' era
For the people Meta announced Muse Spark, its newest LLM that's headed straight for its Meta AI app in the U.S. with smarter, faster responses.
We asked, you answered: Android users pick between gestures and 3-button navigation, and the top choice might surprise you
AC Polls In a recent poll, we asked Android users if they prefer gesture navigation or 3-button navigation. The results are in, and there's a very clear winner.
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Wearables
We tested the best LTE smartwatches and these are the picks you need to check out
Always connected If you depend on your wearable for just about everything, you may benefit from an LTE smartwatch. So, we've rounded up some of the best options.
If you've got a CMF Watch, the Nothing X app is taking over: this is what you need to know
Get to it CMF Watch users say goodbye to one app and hello to the Nothing X app, as the company urges users to begin transferring data.
I gave my Meta smart glasses a nose and now they last all day long
All-day long The BoboVR CG2 charges all of my Meta smart glasses at home and on the go thanks to its 3-in-1 modular design.
Google is building a Whoop-style Fitbit, and Steph Curry just showed it off
A different Fitbit Google is reportedly working on a screen-less Fitbit band to rival Whoop's wearables.
Accessories
Best Amazon Echo Show: Which smart display should you buy in 2026?
Center of your home Deciding how much screen space you need for your chats with Alexa.
Best USB-C thumb drives
Type-C is the way Flash drives with USB-A are still around, but USB-C is the new norm. The best USB-C thumb drives work with your phone, tablet, and laptop.
Huawei's FreeBuds Pro 5 convinced me to ditch the Bose QC Ultra Gen 2
Tune in Huawei's FreeBuds Pro 5 combine a fabulous sound with great fit, and they don't cost as much as their Bose and Sony rivals.
Tablets
The reMarkable 2 remains one of the best paper-style tablets around, and it just scored a rare discount at Best Buy
Putting Pen to Paper The reMarkable 2 comes with a nice polymer weave book folio case and the Marker Plus digital pen.
We ranked the TOP 6 best Android tablets of 2026 so you don't have to
Grab a tablet Samsung and Amazon make most of the best Android tablets, but which should you buy? We broke down the best model for each price and demographic.
Motorola and T-Mobile are bringing a new 5G tablet to the US, and it looks like it'll be easy on my wallet
Tablet to-go Motorola's new tablet, the Moto Pad 2026, brings an affordable 5G option to T-Mobile and Metro by T-Mobile customers.
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Your Amazon Luna library is about to get a lot more restricted
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I talked to Rokid's head of product about Gemini integration and the future of smart glasses
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I've finally found a premium Meta Quest 3 headstrap that doesn't suck
AC thVRsday I'm taking a look at the best premium headstrap for the Meta Quest 3 and Quest 3S today, and it'll not only improve your comfort but also your play time.
