Google Maps' new battery-saving feature works on just one Pixel phone
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Android 16
OnePlus 12 gets its promised Android 16 update on schedule with Open foldable, too
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Phones
Stop the search: these are the 10 BEST Samsung Galaxy deals of Black Friday (so far)
Go big Black Friday is swiftly approaching, but there are already plenty of Samsung deals worth checking out today.
Galaxy S26 Ultra could get big upgrades to both wired and wireless charging
Big gains for Galaxy For the first time in six years, Samsung is reportedly upgrading wireless charging speeds across its Galaxy lineup.
Yes, Verizon will really give you a FREE Samsung phone, smartwatch, and tablet for Black Friday — so what's the catch?
Free for real Just in time for Black Friday, Verizon has launched a deal that could get you a free phone, smartwatch, AND tablet in one fell swoop. Here's how it works.
Pixel owners get a whole host of new features with the November Pixel Drop
Massive Feature Drop New Pixel update brings AI photo remixing, scam detection, and smarter notifications.
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Android users can now pick their preferred Google Find Hub measurement units
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Android’s next update is finally addressing your phone’s biggest battery hogs
No more drain Google will literally show you which apps are killing your battery.
Wearables
Gemini for TV tosses the old AI for 'effortless' binge-watching on the TV Streamer
The TV Streamer's time is here, but a few more devices are still waiting in the wings.
Samsung expands One UI 8 Watch beta to Galaxy Watch 5 series
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Samsung is giving away six months of video workouts to Galaxy Watch 8 buyers
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I tested the COROS PACE 4, and it's the new best cheap running watch of 2025
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Accessories
I'm convinced — Fiio FT7 is the flagship killer of planar headsets due to its incredible sound and class-leading comfort
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Creative made a modular sound card that's absolutely wild — it's designed to be the ideal audio hub to connect all your gear
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Best microSD cards for Android
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Should you buy an Amazon Fire tablet when the amazing Black Friday sales start?
Should I buy it? Black Friday brings plenty of deals, but Amazon's in-house products like the Fire line of tablets are always some of the best deals out there.
This is not a test - our favorite Fire tablet just scored a 45% discount, weeks ahead of Black Friday!
This Deal is Fire Just $55 for the best Amazon Fire tablet on the market, the HD 8.
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Stop the search: these are the 10 BEST Samsung Galaxy deals of Black Friday (so far)
Go big Black Friday is swiftly approaching, but there are already plenty of Samsung deals worth checking out today.
Yes, Verizon will really give you a FREE Samsung phone, smartwatch, and tablet for Black Friday — so what's the catch?
Free for real Just in time for Black Friday, Verizon has launched a deal that could get you a free phone, smartwatch, AND tablet in one fell swoop. Here's how it works.
The Moto G Stylus (2025) is a midrange masterpiece, and it just scored a record discount for Black Friday
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Should I buy it? Black Friday brings plenty of deals, but Amazon's in-house products like the Fire line of tablets are always some of the best deals out there.
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