News Weekly: Massive Pixel 10 leak, March update chaos, OnePlus ditching its Alert Slider, and more
News Weekly A round-up of the biggest Tech-related news that stood out this week.
Phones
Samsung (once again) proves it doesn't care about updating older phones
Just wait Samsung still hasn't rolled out the Android 15 update to the Galaxy S24, but its mid-rangers come with the latest version of Android.
I tested the 12-year-old Lumia 1020 against my favorite Android smartphone camera. Here's how it went
Editor's Desk After roughly 12 years, I took the Nokia Lumia 1020 and pit its 41MP camera against the OnePlus 12.
Why the Infinix tri-fold excites me more than the Huawei Mate XT
Foldy goldy Surprised or disgusted by my take? Hear me out. I have one very good reason why the Infinix tri-fold is more exciting than the Huawei Mate XT.
OPPO's Find X8 Pro or the Vivo X200 Pro — which is the best camera phone of 2025?
Best of the best The Find X8 Pro and Vivo X200 Pro are the two best camera phones available today. So let's take a look at which you should buy.
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News Weekly
We summarize the week's top tech news for easy catch-up.
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Android and Chill
Your weekly Saturday dive into Android, Google, and tech.
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Beyond the Alphabet
A weekly column that focuses on the tech world both inside and out of the confines of Mountain View
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Sunday Runday
A weekly column that explores running, fitness tech, and health.
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AndroidCentral Labs
A weekly column devoted to deep dives, experiments, and a focused look into the tech you use.
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Hardwired
A column that dives into all things hardware, including phones, audio products, storage servers, and routers.
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Ask Jerry
Ask Jerry is a column where we answer your burning Android/tech questions.
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Gadget Weekly
A weekly column exploring the cool, quirky, smartphone accessories, gadgets, and other nerdy toys.
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WearOS Weekly
The state of Wear OS, from new developments and updates to the latest apps and features we want to highlight.
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AC thVRsday
A weekly column that delves into all things VR, from new hardware to games, and upcoming technologies.
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Off the Record
A column that looks to expand and go in-depth on topics in the Android space without any limitations.
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Apps & Software
Encrypted RCS messages between platforms are coming, but this won't end the messaging wars
Android & Chill It was never about encryption; it was about locking you in.
'We want to do it right this time,' Meta says as it starts testing Community Notes
Un-baised Meta is testing its new Community Notes feature that is said to replace 2016's fact-checking capability on its platform.
Google could be testing a 'new' way to answer phone calls
Who's calling? Google's Phone app could look a lot different as it tests out a nostalgic UI.
Android 16 Beta 3 achieves 'Platform Stability,' brings Auracast support
Android 16 Beta 3 The update brings new accessibility features and more.
Wearables
Best smartwatch with LTE 2025
Always connected If you depend on your wearable for just about everything, you may benefit from an LTE smartwatch. So, we've rounded up some of the best options.
Garmin Fenix 8 vs. Galaxy Watch Ultra: Battle of the overpowered wearables
All specced out Garmin's best pitted against Samsung's most capable Wear OS makes for an exciting battle. Who will win? Let's find out!
Best Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 and Watch 6 Classic watch bands 2025
Elevate your style Freshen up your favorite wearable with some of the best Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 and Watch 6 Classic watch bands.
Wear OS 5: New features, One UI 6 Watch, & eligible watches
Wear tools We break down every new Wear OS 5 feature, which watches will receive it (and when), what's different with OS 5.1, and everything else you should know!
Accessories
Best Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra screen protectors 2025
Stay crack-free A device as large as the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra needs an excellent screen protector to safeguard it against breaks and cracks.
CUKTECH's 40,000mAh battery pack gives a whole new meaning to power on the go
Gadget Weekly Portable power has so many interpretations. You probably haven't seen anything like this mini 40,000mAh battery pack from CUKTECH before.
Best OnePlus 13 cases 2025
Suit up The best OnePlus 13 cases accentuate its beauty and add protection simultaneously. Here's what's available.
Gaming
Upcoming Meta Quest games releasing in March 2025 and beyond
Everything's new! Tons of great games are coming soon for the Meta Quest 3 and Meta Quest 3S.
I can't choose between virtual reality and actual reality and it's all Orion Drift's fault
Drift! The new game from the makers of Gorilla Tag combines the best of Rocket League and Echo VR into one massive social game.
Here's why I'm getting the Retroid Pocket Flip 2 AND the Pocket Classic
So good Retroid has announced pricing for the Pocket Flip 2 and Pocket Classic, while also sharing something even more exciting.
