Android 17 QPR1 Beta 7 fixes a few problems Pixel users reported for months
Lucky number 7 Android 17 QPR1 Beta 7 focuses on issues that have plagued Pixel users for months, as reports piled up on Issue Tracker.
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Phones
Heads up, Google fans: the Pixel Watch 4 has crashed back to its Prime Day price
Weeks before Made by Google 2026, Amazon has dropped the price of the Pixel Watch 4 back to a historic low.
Google Pixel 11 Pro XL vs. Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra: Big style vs big features
Pro vs Ultra Google is set to reveal a stylish new entry into its Pixel series in August, but Samsung is tough to beat.
The best Android phones with an SD card slot 2026
Hoard your files! Looking for the best Android phones with expandable storage for all your movies, music, games, apps, and files? There are a few great options available in 2026.
The best Google Pixel 10 deals of July 2026 — free phones, straight discounts, and more
I've tracked down all of the best Google Pixel 10, Pixel 10 Pro, and Pixel 10 Pro XL deals from across the web so you don't have to go looking.
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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
Heads up, Google fans: the Pixel Watch 4 has crashed back to its Prime Day price
Weeks before Made by Google 2026, Amazon has dropped the price of the Pixel Watch 4 back to a historic low.
This durable touchscreen Chromebook scored a 40% discount at Amazon — is it worth it?
Touchscreen Laptop Lenovo's IdeaPad Flex 3i Chromebook is honestly great—whether used as a tablet or as a laptop.
The best Google Pixel 10 deals of July 2026 — free phones, straight discounts, and more
I've tracked down all of the best Google Pixel 10, Pixel 10 Pro, and Pixel 10 Pro XL deals from across the web so you don't have to go looking.
The best Mint Mobile deals of July 2026 — 50% off wireless, Galaxy S26 deals
Minty savings! Mint Mobile has always been touted as an affordable alternative to the traditional wireless carrier. Here are some ways you can make that cheap plan even cheaper.
Apps & Software
Managed Accounts are free on Spotify: this is everything parents need to know
Hit Play Spotify brings Managed Accounts to all parents for free, providing more access to a music-only experience for young users.
Google might be preparing a much-needed redesign for the Android Auto media player
Shuffle without the struggle Google could finally shrink Android Auto's giant album art in the media card so you can shuffle and like songs without menu-diving.
Google Images turns 25: celebrate with a 'dynamic gallery,' Nano Banana in AI Overviews
Celebrate Google Images celebrated its twenty-fifth anniversary, and the company is rolling out two major updates to all users.
Chrome may be the default browser on Android, but more people are trying this instead
Chrome has competition Opera has quietly become the most popular alternative browser on Android, and the numbers are starting to reflect that.
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Wearables
Samsung teases what's new and fresh for the Galaxy Watch 9 before Unpacked
Coming up Samsung drummed up Galaxy Watch 9 teasers, highlighting major upgrades to solve what the Watch 8 lacked.
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The 9 best Garmin watches for every type of athlete in 2026
Best for fitness training These are the best Garmin watches across the Venu, Forerunner, Instinct, Fenix, and other Garmin lineups
X by Xreal review: The affordable smart glasses I've been waiting for
Smart price X by Xreal redefines affordable smart display glasses with a brilliant modular design, stunning eye-friendly micro-OLED panels, and impressive spatial tracking.
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Focus on key stats in Google Health: July update drops tiles and more on Android
Stay Healthy Google Health is rolling out a massive update on Android that brings a wide selection of important health stats to its main tab and more focus on naps.
Accessories
I thought Marshall could do no wrong — until I tried its latest mid-range headphones and disliked this one major thing
Square peg, round hole I expected to love everything about the Marshall Milton ANC headphones, but this one drawback disappointed me.
The Muse 300 is a desktop DAC that's unlike anything I used before
Tune in The Muse 300 is a DAC with a difference: it has a custom OS, a distinctive design, and sound that belies its asking price.
These AI earbuds made my meetings much more productive - here's how
Save everything Viaim's RecDot earbuds are interesting; they use record calls and meetings, and use AI to provide usable insights and transcribe text.
Tablets
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.
The Galaxy Tab S12 Plus looks familiar in leaked live image—not sure that's a good thing
Early look A report claimed the Galaxy Tab S12 Plus is passing through certification hoops in South Korea, and a live image reportedly leaked, too.
The best E Ink tablet for note taking and reading in 2026
Take note The Best E Ink tablet is the ultimate e-reader with all the bells and whistles one could ask for. You can do a lot more than just read on these tablets.
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I used the MemoMind One: These camera-free smart glasses made me feel like 007
Now this is smart With a stylish design and built-in waveguides that project heads-up information, these are smart glasses you'd actually want to use.
This 77-inch LG OLED TV just scored 50% OFF at Best Buy — marking $1,500 in savings
TV Price Drop About as good as it gets for premium TV discounts.
