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.
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Phones
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.
Score $1,100 OFF the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 with new T-Mobile deal — no trade-in required!
No trade-in required! Add a line with T-Mobile's Experience More or Experience Beyond plan and you'll score $1,100 off your Galaxy Z Fold 8 preorder.
Google Pixel 11 vs. Samsung Galaxy S26: Which AI phone should you buy in 2026?
Google vs. Samsung Should you wait for the Pixel 11, or should you just get the Galaxy S26 and call it a day?
Google Pixel 11 Pro vs. Pixel 10 Pro: Should you bump your Pixel Pro to the newest one when it comes out?
Pro-grade battle We're right around the corner from the Pixel 11 Pro launch, prompting us to investigate whether Pixel 10 Pro users should upgrade.
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
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.
Score $1,100 OFF the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 with new T-Mobile deal — no trade-in required!
No trade-in required! Add a line with T-Mobile's Experience More or Experience Beyond plan and you'll score $1,100 off your Galaxy Z Fold 8 preorder.
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.
The best T-Mobile deals of July 2026: free Galaxy Z Fold 8, Motorola Razr deals, and more
Join the party T-Mobile has no shortage of great deals on Android phones; here are some of my favorites from this month.
Apps & Software
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.
Google Play services update brings seamless wrist payments and a revamped storefront feed
Hidden improvements Google's latest Play services and Play Store updates quietly improve Wallet, Wear OS, Play Games, and app discovery.
Daily Brief 'Tuning' could be what Google has planned next for Gemini's morning digest
Tune it A Gemini Daily Brief leak suggests "tuning" for specific proactive assistance could be heading to Android devices.
I couldn't sign into the PlayStation App on Android, but I found an easy way to get around Sony's finicky 2FA
PS plus ❌ PS bust✅ Text-based 2FA isn't the most secure, and Sony's doesn't work for me half the time. Fortunately, there's a better way to log in if you're trying ot access the Android app.
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
I've tested dozens of wireless earbuds, and these are the pairs you should buy in 2026
Enjoy in-ear audio The best wireless earbuds balance great sound with all-day comfort, plus a little bit of bang for the buck. Here are the best options that money can buy.
EBO Max review: The AI-powered family robot that gets smarter over time (and my cat adores)
The future is here Enabot's latest family robot on wheels is out. This clever little AI-powered robot gets smarter over time, learning from you and its environment.
The Soundcore Liberty 5 Pro series has a mind-blowing feature you have to hear to believe
Zero noise! The Soundcore Liberty 5 Pro Max is an all-around great performer with mind-blowing call quality that you have to hear to believe.
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.
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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.
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.
