Made by Google 2026 Launch Live: Pixel 11, Pixel 11 Pro Fold, Pixel Watch 5, Gemini, and all the news
Live Google is going to launch a bunch of new devices next week, and Android Central is live blogging the event and everything leading up to it!
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Phones
Amazon's Back to School sale has some incredible deals on Android tech — see my TOP 20+ discounts before they're gone
So many deals Amazon's Back to School sale is LIVE, and I'm dropping the best Android deals into this guide.
The Minimal Phone 2 trades E Ink for OLED and somehow keeps its soul
Retro reborn with OLED Ditching its clunky E Ink screen, the Minimal Phone 2 packs a 90Hz AMOLED display, tactile QWERTY keyboard, and punchy 5G specs into a sleeker aluminum body.
Should you wait for the Google Pixel 11? Here's everything you should consider and how I'd spend my money
Decisions, decisions Google is gearing up to launch new Pixel 11 phones, but the Pixel 10 won't be going away anytime soon. Should you wait for the new model or buy now?
Pixel 11 Pro XL leak shows off matte black finish and 'HiLight' LED days before launch
Spoiled by stores A carrier leak just gave us an early look at Google’s Pixel 11 Pro XL in matte black, revealing a bigger camera housing and a new "HiLight" flash ahead of launch.
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
The 'truly outstanding' XGIMI Horizon Ultra projector just received a massive discount — but you'll need this exclusive code
Use the code We gave the XGIMI Horizon Ultra a near-perfect score, and now you can save an additional $300 on the 4K projector by using this code.
Amazon's Back to School sale has some incredible deals on Android tech — see my TOP 20+ discounts before they're gone
So many deals Amazon's Back to School sale is LIVE, and I'm dropping the best Android deals into this guide.
The preorder period is over, but T-Mobile will still give you a FREE Samsung Galaxy Watch 9 if you follow these steps
No trade-in required! The Galaxy Watch 9 is here, and this T-Mobile deal will give you one for free.
Apps & Software
My Hydrangeas were dying, and it took a 20-minute Gemini conversation to fix them. This is how I used AI to help bring my flowers back to life
Gemini+garden I took all of 20 minutes to chat with Gemini to figure out how to save my Hygrandeas. Here's how I did it all step by step.
This app let me turn my phone into a mouse for my PC, and it was ridiculously easy
In a pinch Looking to use your phone as a mouse on your laptop or desktop computer? I use this incredibly useful app to make this happen in a jiffy.
I can't get the Pixel's Now Playing feature on my Android phone, but one of my long-time favorite apps gets the job done
Shazam! No Now Playing? No problem. Just download this nearly 20-year-old app!
Gemini’s new blurred UI is finally reaching Android phones
Gemini enters the blur era Gemini’s new Android overlay adds a slick background blur for a cleaner, more integrated feel.
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Wearables
The preorder period is over, but T-Mobile will still give you a FREE Samsung Galaxy Watch 9 if you follow these steps
No trade-in required! The Galaxy Watch 9 is here, and this T-Mobile deal will give you one for free.
I ranked the TOP 6 best smartwatches for students of all ages in 2026
Student-friendly Need a portable calendar, workout tracker for your club, or a way to stay atop messages without disrupting class? These smartwatches may help you.
The best cheap Android smartwatch of 2026
Affordable wearables Looking for a cheap, reliable Android watch? These are our suggestions, from affordable Wear OS models to low-priced fitness watches from Garmin and Fitbit.
A 'Nothing Watch' has been alleged, and I really don't know if I'm excited or not
Watch 1? Early rumors claim Nothing is working on its first smartwatch for its mainline of devices outside of the CMF budget series.
Accessories
I took the best Bose and Sony earbuds to 3 noisy places to see which cancel out the most noise
Awesome ANC I put Bose's QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds (Gen 2) and Sony's WF-1000XM6 earbuds through three tests to figure out which is better at active noise cancelation.
Can you use Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 cases on the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra?
Reusable or nah? Wondering about the reusability of your Galaxy Z Fold 7 cases? This is what you need to know when considering using old cases on your Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra.
Never lost: rumors claim a 'Pixel Tag' is on the way from Google to keep tabs on your stuff
Tracking... Google is rumored to have a tracker on the way called the "Pixel Tag" to help users keep track of their belongings.
Tablets
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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The 'truly outstanding' XGIMI Horizon Ultra projector just received a massive discount — but you'll need this exclusive code
Use the code We gave the XGIMI Horizon Ultra a near-perfect score, and now you can save an additional $300 on the 4K projector by using this code.
I tested 5 of the best Chromebooks for students, and this is the one I'd buy during Best Buy's Back to School sale
Let's go, Lenovo Need a new Chromebook for class? I re-tested the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3, and with a $220 discount, it's an absolute steal.
Best Chromebooks for students
For the classroom! Check out some of the best Chromebooks for students. These include options for elementary schoolkids, those just starting college, and everyone else.
Back to School season is upon us, and this class-ready Lenovo Chromebook is now cheaper than ever with 17% OFF at Amazon
Slim & Sleek The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 boasts a 14-inch touchscreen and a nice, modern design.
