Xiaomi 18 sees a battery upgrade rumor that's passable at best
Boost Rumors discussed what the Xiaomi 18's battery could look like, and it might be a good thing for overseas parties.
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Best Google Pixel phones 2026
Pixel Perfect Google makes some of the most exciting phones you can get in the world of Android. Here are some of the best Google Pixel phones you should consider.
Prime Day is over, but Samsung's best cheap phone is STILL selling for a record low price at Amazon
It's not too late Did you miss the festivities during Prime Day? Fear not, one of Samsung's best phones is still receiving a historic discount.
Sick of giant screens? I picked out the best SMALL phones that are getting big discounts this week
Small phone, big savings A bunch of the best small phones are getting discounts this week, but you better act fast!
TGIF! Nothing CMF earbuds are as low as $19.99 (no kidding!) right now, but that deal ends today
Prime Buds There's no need to overspend on earbuds this year, thanks to some amazing Prime Day deals from Nothing.
OnePlus N6 leak shows generous box contents as launch draws near
A complete unboxing experience The OnePlus N6 could buck the trend by shipping with a charger and case in the box, proving budget phones can still deliver real value.
Prime Day Samsung Galaxy deals are still alive and kicking — record-smashing S26 discounts, SSD savings, and so much more
Beat the crowds Whether you want a new smartphone, wearable, or storage device, I've tracked down the best Prime Day discounts on Samsung devices still available.
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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
Prime Day is over, but Samsung's best cheap phone is STILL selling for a record low price at Amazon
It's not too late Did you miss the festivities during Prime Day? Fear not, one of Samsung's best phones is still receiving a historic discount.
The portable Samsung T9 SSD is STILL selling for a record-low price after Prime Day — but how much longer can it last?
More for less Feeling the storage blues with all of the recent price increases? This leftover Prime Day deal is slashing up to 39% off Samsung T9 SSDs.
The Pixel Buds 2a have become my go-to workout earbuds, and you can love them as much as I do now that they've dropped below $100!
Under $100 The Pixel Buds 2a are surprisingly good for the price, and they get even better when they drop below $100 on Prime Day! But the deal is gonna end soon, so you should hurry!
This 4K Google TV deal is exactly what Optimus Prime gave his life for. We should honor him (and then binge 'Transformers')
Optimus Prime Day I love my TCL QM6K, but the QM7K is even better, especially when you can get it this cheap! But don't wait, because Prime Day is almost over!
Apps & Software
Pixel testers are getting Android 17 QPR1 Beta 5: this is what's important
Begone bugs! Google's fifth beta for Android 17's first QPR rolls out for Pixels, and it solves a major issue users have been struggling with.
In honor of our heroes, Meta says it's donating Ray-Ban glasses to legally blind veterans
Honor Meta announced partnerships and preparations to begin donating Ray-Ban AI smart glasses to legally blind veterans.
Android 17 brings a surprisingly big upgrade for wireless earbuds
Quiet upgrade Android 17 improves wireless audio quality with support for the LHDC v5 codec.
Android 17 is off to a rough start with new Pixel touchscreen complaints
Hold off on the update Android 17 is giving some Pixel phones serious touchscreen problems, and until Google rolls out a fix, users may want to hold off on updating.
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Wearables
My favorite Garmin watch is on sale right now, but there's an even better deal if you're trying to stay active this summer
Run don't walk! You could save $50 on the Garmin Venu 4, or you can save even more and spend less on the excellent Garmin Forerunner 570.
The Fitbit Ace LTE hits an all-time low price, making your kid the coolest on the playground when they go back to school
Fit kids Keep your kids moving and your wallet happy with this record breaking Fitbit Ace LTE deal. Prime Day ends today so you better act fast to enjoy this offer.
Run don't walk for this Garmin deal because if you're training for your first marathon, there's only one watch you should get
Run Run Run Training for a marathon is no joke, and the Garmin Forerunner 970 is the watch that's going to be by your side helping you, and it's currently on sale.
Prime Day Garmin watch deals are ALMOST GONE — score up to 50% off Epix, Venu, Forerunner, and beyond
Get active Prime Day is heading towards its end, and Amazon is still dropping smartwatch deals like there's no tomorrow.
The only Switch 2-compatible smart glasses are finally on sale, and they're going to transform your summer entertainment
Prime gaming Viture Luma and the Viture Pro Mobile Dock are on sale for Prime Day, giving you the opportunity to enjoy portable Switch 2 gaming with gorgeous micro-OLED quality.
Accessories
We tested all of the best wireless headphones for Android, and this is what we discovered
Top-tier audio Of the hundreds of Bluetooth headphones out there, which ones are worth putting on your ears? We've selected the best wireless headphones you can buy.
The portable Samsung T9 SSD is STILL selling for a record-low price after Prime Day — but how much longer can it last?
More for less Feeling the storage blues with all of the recent price increases? This leftover Prime Day deal is slashing up to 39% off Samsung T9 SSDs.
The Pixel Buds 2a have become my go-to workout earbuds, and you can love them as much as I do now that they've dropped below $100!
Under $100 The Pixel Buds 2a are surprisingly good for the price, and they get even better when they drop below $100 on Prime Day! But the deal is gonna end soon, so you should hurry!
I can't believe the Beats Solo 4 are half off - score 50-hour battery life for under $100
Summer savings The Beats Solo 4 might be the best Android headphones under $100 with this half-off discount for Amazon Prime Day — don't miss it.
I run 5Ks with these sporty earbuds that always stay in place, and they're currently $70 cheaper than what I paid
Powerbeats Pro 2 If you love to workout, the Powerbeats Pro 2 are really the only earbuds you should buy. They're only $180 for Amazon Prime Day, but only if you act fast.
Tablets
Toy Story 5 has a point. Buy your kids this $90-off color Kindle e-reader instead of a brainrot tablet
Prime parenting win This Prime Day, don't grab a crappy tablet full of brainrot for your kids. Instead, grab one of Amazon's excellent kids' Kindles and gift them the gift of reading.
Apple just jacked up its iPad prices, but this Samsung tablet deal is the perfect remedy and there's not much time left to get it at this price!
Math is mathing The latest 11-inch iPad Air just went up by $150, but this Samsung tablet is less than half the price. You do the math.
This Samsung tablet completely transformed how I travel, and now it's 46% OFF for Prime Day
Game changer The Galaxy Tab A11 Plus is one of the best cheap tablets on the market, and it just got way cheaper with nearly 50% off.
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This 4K Google TV deal is exactly what Optimus Prime gave his life for. We should honor him (and then binge 'Transformers')
Optimus Prime Day I love my TCL QM6K, but the QM7K is even better, especially when you can get it this cheap! But don't wait, because Prime Day is almost over!
I picked out 12 of the BEST Amazon Fire TV deals that you should grab before Prime Day ends tonight — my recs start at $69.99!
Fire savings Ready to level up your living room? Grab these outstanding Amazon Fire TV deals before it's too late.
If you've been waiting to buy a retro gaming handheld, this $40 deal won't last much longer
Retro made cheap This Prime Day deal cuts the R36MAX Retro Handheld from $100 to just $40.
