News Weekly: Android Show's I/O edition, Google teases smart glasses, Nothing Phone 3 is on the way, and more
News Weekly A round-up of the biggest Tech-related news that stood out this week.
Android 16
Android 16 is Google getting serious about foldables
Android & Chill Foldables could be the future of mobile computing. Google is getting ready for it.
Phones
First 10 things to do with the Motorola Razr 2025 series
Editor's Desk Setting up a new phone is always overwhelming. These tips for the Razr 2025 series should help you get started.
Samsung could drop its Plus variant for the Edge, shaking up the Galaxy S26 lineup
Extinct? With the launch of Samsung's new Edge, it could be the last time we'd be seeing a Plus variant on the Galaxy S series.
Best Android phones 2025: My top picks from Samsung, Google, OnePlus, and more
Cream of the crop There are so many great Android phones to buy that it can be tough to know which one to get. These are the best of the best at each price point.
OnePlus 13: Everything you need to know
The best OnePlus launched the OnePlus 13 globally, and we've reviewed the phone. This is everything you need to know about OnePlus's 2025 flagship.
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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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Tech Talk
How technology works, explained in a way that everyone can understand. Your weekly look into what makes your gadgets tick.
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Android Arcade
Android Arcade takes a weekly deep dive into retro gaming, emulation, handhelds, and everything in between.
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Editor's Desk
A weekly column from AC's Managing Editor looking at the world of Android.
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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
Android 16 is Google getting serious about foldables
Android & Chill Foldables could be the future of mobile computing. Google is getting ready for it.
Google brings Gemini and other accessibility tools across Android devices
More with AI Google is enhancing Android with AI-powered accessibility features, including improved TalkBack and Expressive Captions.
Tech Talk: More than you ever wanted to know about malware
Tech Talk You hear a lot of talk about malware finding its way onto your phone. What is it, how do you get it, and most importantly, how do you prevent it?
Wear OS 5: 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!
Wearables
Ultrahuman's iOS demand proves why the Galaxy Ring had an uphill battle
Android indifference? Oura and Ultrahuman have dominated recent smart ring sales, and a healthy majority of its users own iPhones. So what about Android-owning smart ring fans?
Sorry, day one Fenix 8 buyers: The best Garmin watch has NEVER been this cheap
Fenix freefall If you've been waiting to buy the insanely costly Fenix 8, you can now snag one for $200 off.
Amazon quietly drops HUGE sale on Garmin smartwatches — here are the 5 deals that matter
Tariffs, shmariffs Amazon is slashing prices on a bunch of our favorite Garmin watches, knocking a few models down to record lows (including the Fenix 8).
I went a week without my smartwatch after wearing one for years, here's what I learned
Beyond the Alphabet Odd timing paired with proprietary chargers resulted in me going 10 days without wearing a smartwatch for the first time in years. Here's what I've learned.
Accessories
Satechi's OntheGo 3-in-1 is the best Qi 2 travel charger
Charge anywhere Satechi just rolled out its travel-ready Qi 2 charger line, and the OntheGo 3-in-1 and OntheGo 2-in-1 combine reliable build quality with 15W Qi 2 and the ability to charge all your accessories.
Redmagic's 5,000mAh power bank doubles as a 65W GaN charger
Synergy Redmagic's 3-in-1 Go Power Bank combines a 5,000mAh battery with 65W GaN charging, making it a decent choice if you're traveling.
Sony, Post Malone partner for the WH-1000XM6 headphones that wrap you in music
Like a mini-concert Sony detailed the launch of its new noise-cancelling headphones that step up sound quality with rich, immersive audio.
Tablets
Color E Ink is blowing my mind right now
Believe it! The Bigme B1051C Pro color E Ink tablet has blown me away in more ways than one, but the display is easily the coolest part of this impressively thin tablet.
Even Lenovo knows that you want to use your tablet as a gaming handheld
This is wild Lenovo recently introduced its latest gaming tablet, the Y700 Gen 4, but it also introduced one of the more unique accessories that we've seen.
Scrambling for a last-minute Mother's Day deal? Head to Amazon and score 36% OFF the Fire HD 10 tablet!
Tablet Deals for Mom The Amazon Fire HD 10 packs a punch, especially compared to the rest of the company's tablets.
Deals
Sorry, day one Fenix 8 buyers: The best Garmin watch has NEVER been this cheap
Fenix freefall If you've been waiting to buy the insanely costly Fenix 8, you can now snag one for $200 off.
Amazon quietly drops HUGE sale on Garmin smartwatches — here are the 5 deals that matter
Tariffs, shmariffs Amazon is slashing prices on a bunch of our favorite Garmin watches, knocking a few models down to record lows (including the Fenix 8).
This versatile ASUS Chromebook is now OVER 50% OFF at Best Buy — but I'd act fast
Laptop Under $140 This solid Asus Chromebook comes with a 14-inch, Full HD screen.
The 6 most clever ways to preorder the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge: epic trade-in deals, free storage upgrades, and more
On the edge The Galaxy S25 Edge hits store shelves on May 30th, and I've gathered the 6 best preorder deals from across the web into this guide.
More from Android Central
This versatile ASUS Chromebook is now OVER 50% OFF at Best Buy — but I'd act fast
Laptop Under $140 This solid Asus Chromebook comes with a 14-inch, Full HD screen.
Being a detective in VR is even better than playing Phoenix Wright
A new perspective Ghost Town and Shattered are two amazing detective games set in very different scenarios, all playable only on the Meta Quest platform.
Chromebooks will soon let users read audio captions in braille on a connected display
audio captions you can feel Braille display users will soon get audio captions straight to their fingers on Chromebooks.
RayNeo Air 3S review: These XR glasses are an unbeatable value
XR for everyone RayNeo managed to create the best budget XR glasses with the Air 3S. Thanks to a lightweight design and vibrant 201-inch micro-OLED panel, these glasses let you take a home theater anywhere.
