The Galaxy Watch Ultra could finally have some serious competition from Motorola
Samsung challenger incoming Leaked renders reveal the Moto Watch Ultra, Motorola's first apparent shot at a flagship smartwatch competitor.
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Phones
PSA: RedPocket Mobile lets you choose your own Big Three network — and now it starts at just $10
Instant savings RedPocket Mobile stands out in the increasingly crowded MVNO space, and these new deals certainly don't hurt.
Samsung suffers Q2 loss, looks to Galaxy S26 FE, Tab S12 later this year
Q2 trouble Samsung reported its Q2 2026 earnings, highlighting a loss in its smartphone business division.
Pixel 11 Pro Fold renders surfaced, and Google is sticking to what works
Green Never Folded Better Leaked Pixel 11 Pro Fold renders suggest Google is sticking with a familiar design, adding a refined camera bar, a new Pine finish, and a larger flash.
Ready to preorder the Galaxy Z Fold 8? Samsung's deal can get you the innovative foldable for as little as $699.99 with trade
Up to $1,200 off The Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Z Fold 8 Ultra hit store shelves on August 7th, but you can still enjoy some hefty trade-in discounts if you buy from Samsung.
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
Our favorite last-gen Sony headphones are $150 OFF during Best Buy's Back to School sale
Study Up The Sony WH-1000XM5s still have one of the best audio profiles out there, even though they're last-gen.
PSA: RedPocket Mobile lets you choose your own Big Three network — and now it starts at just $10
Instant savings RedPocket Mobile stands out in the increasingly crowded MVNO space, and these new deals certainly don't hurt.
Ready to preorder the Galaxy Z Fold 8? Samsung's deal can get you the innovative foldable for as little as $699.99 with trade
Up to $1,200 off The Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Z Fold 8 Ultra hit store shelves on August 7th, but you can still enjoy some hefty trade-in discounts if you buy from Samsung.
I've been waiting for the Google Pixel 10 Pro to get a good discount ahead of the Pixel 11 launch, and Amazon has finally delivered
Straight savings Amazon is slashing up to $250 off the Google Pixel 10 and Pixel 10 Pro, days before the Pixel 11 series is expected to launch.
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.
Visible wants to give you a year of Unlimited 5G wireless for only $19 per month — but you'll need this code
Monthly discounts for a year Join Visible on any of the carrier's unlimited plans and you can secure yourself a hefty monthly discount when you use the code SAVE6 at checkout.
Apps & Software
Set the tempo: Google's Lyria 3.5 debuts with updates to AI musicality in Flow Music
Catch the rhythm Google launched Lyria 3.5 in Flow Music, with detailed upgraded tempo, vocal, and musical control for users.
Google Photos fixes a stupidly annoying step for AI edits
Shoot. Edit. Share. Google Photos now lets you snap pictures directly inside its AI creation tools, saving you the hassle of app-switching and gallery search just to make a quick edit.
Your older Galaxy phone just lost another piece of Samsung support
Find no more Samsung is dropping update support for the Samsung Find app on devices running One UI 2.0 or older, locking legacy Galaxy phones out of future fixes and feature upgrades.
Best text messaging apps in 2026
Back to basics The Android ecosystem gives you access to loads of text messaging apps for keeping in touch with friends and family. These are the best of the lot.
Wearables
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.
Pixel Watch 5 shows up again before launch, this time in one of Google's own apps
Pixel Watch spotted Google's Health app is already showing the Pixel Watch 5 in its device pairing list.
T-Mobile is giving away the Samsung Galaxy Watch 9 for free with new deal — here's how to grab yours
Wearable savings T-Mobile will give you your Samsung Galaxy Watch 9 preorder for free when you add a line with Watch Plan Plus. Here's how it works.
Samsung drops a hint about its Android XR smart glasses pricing
Galaxy Glasses price hint Samsung says Galaxy Glasses will be priced at a "reasonable level" while still sitting in the premium segment.
Accessories
Our favorite last-gen Sony headphones are $150 OFF during Best Buy's Back to School sale
Study Up The Sony WH-1000XM5s still have one of the best audio profiles out there, even though they're last-gen.
Samsung could finally build Galaxy Buds with ear hooks for workouts
No more earbud slips Samsung's leaked open-ear Galaxy Buds could finally give fitness fans a secure workout option, setting the stage for a showdown with Shokz and other established rivals.
I used DJI's Osmo Pocket 4P for a month, and it is now my go-to video camera
Go anywhere The Osmo Pocket 4P is now available globally, and with a new 3x lens alongside a terrific 1-inch main camera, this may just be the best portable gimbal camera around today.
Tablets
Best Android gaming tablets 2026
Game on A stalwart gaming tablet with plenty of power is the best medium for experiencing Android games. These are the best Android games that fit the bill.
Ends tonight! This eye-friendly drawing tablet has slid back to its lowest price EVER, just in time for Back to School
Draw Your Heart Out This TCL NXTPAPER 11 Gen 2 deal offers an incredible value, but you don't have much time.
Boox Picco is an even smaller e-reader that's getting ready to slide into your pocket
Small Boox Boox teased an even tinier eReader called the Picco, and says it's getting ready to debut.
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Best Buy kicked off its annual Back to School sale, and it's better than ever — see my TOP 20+ deals for students of all ages
Learnin' time I picked out the best Android deals from Best Buy's Back to School sale so you don't have to go searching.
Xbox Game Pass joins Meta Horizon Plus, and to be honest, I'm thrilled
Time to Game Meta Horizon Plus welcomes the Xbox Game Pass for its Quest VR users, opening the doors to a huge library of additional games.
Need a new laptop for Back-to-School season? Best Buy is offering up to 60% OFF Lenovo, HP, and Acer Chromebooks during its Black Friday in July sale
Best Buy's Black Friday in July sale is here, showcasing some of the year's best deals on class-ready Chromebooks.
