OPPO puts the Find X9 Ultra and 'global' in the same sentence, teases April debut
Ultra worldwide You read that right. OPPO teased a global debut for the Find X9 Ultra, and I'm getting starry-eyed over what its camera will look like.
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Total Wireless wants to give you a 'gorgeous' Motorola phone for only $50 — here's the deal
Keep it simple Total Wireless has launched a deal that gets you a Motorola Edge (2025) for only 50 bucks when you follow these simple steps.
OnePlus ruined its task switcher UI, but there's a secret way to get the good one back
Minus one OnePlus made it harder to multitask in a recent update, but you can easily revert that change with a hidden setting.
The Galaxy S26 still ships with this useful notification feature turned off — thankfully, fixing it is easy
Turn this on Enabling notification categories on the Galaxy S26 allows finer control over app alerts.
4 Android phones you should buy instead of the iPhone 17e
Great alternatives The iPhone 17e adds MagSafe and more to an already great iPhone 16e, but Android phones do a few things better (and cheaper).
Android 16
The next Android update may finally undo some of Google's worst decisions
New Canary build Android Canary 2603 introduces new features aimed at fixing common user frustrations.
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Deals
The Sony WH-1000XM6 have crashed back to a record low price, just days before Amazon's Big Spring Sale
Don't tune this out Amazon's Big Spring Sale is set to kick off in just a few days, but you can already score a record-breaking discounts on some of the best wireless headphones around.
Total Wireless wants to give you a 'gorgeous' Motorola phone for only $50 — here's the deal
Keep it simple Total Wireless has launched a deal that gets you a Motorola Edge (2025) for only 50 bucks when you follow these simple steps.
This smartwatch completely crushed Samsung and Apple in battery life tests — and it just scored a rare discount at Amazon
No way! Days before Amazon's Big Spring Sale is set to kick off, the retailer is carving a straight $50 off the OnePlus Watch 3.
The best Mint Mobile deals of March 2026 — 50% off wireless, 5G home internet discounts, and more
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
Ignored no more: Google Messages lets you mention friends to make sure you're heard
Hey, you! Google Messages rolled out "mentions" to help users pierce the chaos in massive group chats on Android.
The next Android update may finally undo some of Google's worst decisions
New Canary build Android Canary 2603 introduces new features aimed at fixing common user frustrations.
Google Messages is getting the one feature I’ve actually wanted for years
Live tracking Google Messages now lets you share your live location in chats, making meetups easier.
Here's how Google plans to 'balance' a safer Android with side-loading this year
Your choice Google will keep side-loading for Android, but not without an "advanced flow" that will bring "balance" to user safety and the OS' openness.
Wearables
The best cheap Android smartwatch
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.
Best Amazfit smartwatch
Pretty amazing Amazfit has plenty of great smartwatches, so how do you know which one is right for you? We've gathered the best options to help you pick.
This smartwatch completely crushed Samsung and Apple in battery life tests — and it just scored a rare discount at Amazon
No way! Days before Amazon's Big Spring Sale is set to kick off, the retailer is carving a straight $50 off the OnePlus Watch 3.
Solid-state cooling tech will transform wearables and XR glasses, and I got an early look
Hardwired Active cooling on wearables is about to become a reality thanks to this innovative all-silicon design.
Accessories
The Sony WH-1000XM6 have crashed back to a record low price, just days before Amazon's Big Spring Sale
Don't tune this out Amazon's Big Spring Sale is set to kick off in just a few days, but you can already score a record-breaking discounts on some of the best wireless headphones around.
These are the very best Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 cases
That's a wrap A foldable as remarkably fine and thin as the Fold 7 deserves only the best Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 cases.
Three reasons why I like the Xiaomi Tag better than the AirTag and Galaxy SmartTag2
Tag everything Xiaomi Tag is a Bluetooth tracker that looks sleek, pairs with both Find My and Find Hub networks, and is a much better value than Apple and Samsung's trackers.
Tablets
Less fatigue: Boox launches thin Go 10.3 (Gen 2) E-Ink tablet that's easy on the reading eyes
Turn the page Boox announced the arrival of the Go 10.3 (Gen 2) E-Ink tablet, which is a massive boon to users looking to read and work.
OnePlus has a new tablet on the way: this is what the leaks are saying about it
Here comes the new stuff OnePlus might have a new tablet on the way this year, and the rumors are already talking about its specifications.
'Send to Alexa' to let the AI help you through messy, scatterbrain notes on Kindle Scribe
Write on Amazon introduced a new Alexa Plus feature that its Kindle Scribe users can take advantage of.
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