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.
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Phones
Small but mighty: these are the 6 BEST small phones to buy in 2026
For one-handed use Big phones are heavy and don't fit in most pockets. If you want the best small phone, you have quite a few great options, including some foldables.
Samsung just made the Galaxy Z Fold 7 more expensive, quietly
Quiet price hike The Galaxy Z Fold 7 now costs more for 512GB and 1TB variants.
'Wide' Fold rumors paint an Unpacked launch in late July with Samsung's next wave
Folding Summer Galaxy Unpacked rumors claimed Samsung will debut the Galaxy Z Fold 8, Flip 8, and the "Wide" Fold late in July.
Best wireless plans for international travel 2026
Travel smart! With one of these best wireless plans for international travel, you can use your phone to its fullest, no matter which country you're traveling to.
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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Editor's Desk
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AndroidCentral Labs
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Hardwired
A column that dives into all things hardware, including phones, audio products, storage servers, and routers.
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A weekly column exploring the cool, quirky, smartphone accessories, gadgets, and other nerdy toys.
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Off the Record
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Deals
Amazon quietly drops huge sale on noise-cancelling headphones — up to 50% off Sony, Beats, Sennheiser, and more
Listen up Amazon just launched a surprising sale on noise-cancelling headphones, with some brands chopping up to 50% off their bestselling models.
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.
Best Buy is selling this 75-inch Samsung smart TV for only $450: here's what you need to know
TV Upgrade A Samsung Tizen TV with 4K, upscaling, and easy access to several streaming services and other features.
Apps & Software
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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YouTube tests a couple of speedy, 'on-the-go' features for busy Android viewers
Trying something new YouTube reportedly has a couple of experimental features for viewers on Android who are either busy or always on the move.
Podcasts meet Spotify's Prompted Playlists for curious Premium US beta testers
Podcasts this time Spotify rolled out the availability of podcasts in its Prompted Playlists beta for Premium users.
Google's $135M Android data settlement is getting closer, and you can now set your payout method
Payout begins Eligible Android users in the U.S. can now file claims for the ongoing settlement.
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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.
Amazon quietly drops huge sale on noise-cancelling headphones — up to 50% off Sony, Beats, Sennheiser, and more
Listen up Amazon just launched a surprising sale on noise-cancelling headphones, with some brands chopping up to 50% off their bestselling models.
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.
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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Hardwired Rokid is doing interesting things with its smart glasses, so I talked to its head of product to get a better sense of Gemini integration and the broader software ecosystem on the AI Glasses Style.
I've finally found a premium Meta Quest 3 headstrap that doesn't suck
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Galaxy XR's 'key' Android Enterprise update makes it viable in healthcare and retail
It's viable now Galaxy XR's major April update added Android Enterprise support, which could see it entering real-world industries.
