Fortnite's back: Epic Games sees its hit battle royale return to the Play Store
Risky Reels, anyone? Epic Games' Fortnite returned to the Google Play Store for Android users.
Phones
I used Huawei's Mate X7 to take photos of the world's tallest building, and I'm convinced that this foldable has the best cameras
Soaring above Huawei just unveiled the Mate X7 globally, and I used the foldable. With even better cameras and a bigger battery, this may just be the best Galaxy Z Fold 7 rival yet.
More Pixel 10a leaks suggest specs close to Google's last mid-range
No new tricks? Google's Pixel 10a reportedly leaked after cell service certification, suggesting specifications similar to its past-gen mid-range.
Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold vs. Galaxy Z Fold 7: How many folds do you want?
Formidable foldables Samsung's next big thing comes with a super-sized inner screen, a bigger battery with faster wired charging, an optimized software experience, and a lot more.
Best wireless plans for international travel 2025
Travel smart! With one of these best wireless plans for international travel, you can use your phone to its fullest, no matter which country you're traveling to.
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Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold vs. Galaxy Z Fold 7: How many folds do you want?
Formidable foldables Samsung's next big thing comes with a super-sized inner screen, a bigger battery with faster wired charging, an optimized software experience, and a lot more.
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Deals
Heads up, tablet lovers: Best Buy is STILL slashing $400 off the Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra during its holiday sale
Galactic Savings The deal comes days after Cyber Monday and Black Friday, bringing the tablet down to just $800.
Walmart's Holiday sale is slashing $231 off this 14-inch HP Chromebook, but the deal keeps changing
Holiday Laptop Deals That's a 14-inch HD Chromebook for under $180.
These XR smart glasses are the ideal Switch 2 accessory — and they just crashed to a record low price
Game on Buying the Nintendo Switch 2 this holiday season? Pair the console with these XR glasses for the most immersive experience possible.
No joke! The Meta Quest 3S is cheaper than the original Nintendo Switch thanks to a doorbuster Christmas sale
No way! While most retailers have left their Meta Quest 3S deals in the dust, Walmart is slashing $50 off the popular VR headset.
This Samsung tablet is the 'best entry-level device' for most people — and it just scored a major holiday discount
Up to $650 off! Samsung is offering some enhanced trade-in credit on the popular Galaxy Tab S11, or $100 off without trade-in. They'll even throw in a free keyboard case!
Apps & Software
Instagram hands you the keys to control 'Your Algorithm' in Reels, plans to expand
It's yours Instagram announced "Your Algorithm" for U.S.-based users, helping them control the content the platform's AI thinks they want to see.
Samsung Health is axing popular fitness programs as a bigger redesign looms
The purge begins Samsung Health is ditching several long-time fitness programs as it preps a revamped, more streamlined app.
Google Search and Gemini will now do more to surface your favorite and subscribed news
Preferred sources go global Search AI features are being updated to emphasize web links while boosting trusted and personalized news sources.
Android's Emergency Live Video shares crucial visual info with first responders
Emergency SOS Android is launching an Emergency Live Video feature that lets users securely stream their camera feed to first responders with a single tap.
Wearables
Cyberpunk smart glasses? Viture's got that and a new Ultra pair you might want to see
Powerfully beautiful Viture Luma Ultra and Viture x Cyberpunk 2077 are two of Viture's latest smart glasses, and they're both available right now.
These XR smart glasses are the ideal Switch 2 accessory — and they just crashed to a record low price
Game on Buying the Nintendo Switch 2 this holiday season? Pair the console with these XR glasses for the most immersive experience possible.
December Pixel Watch 4 update adds one-handed gestures and upgrades a key Gemini tool
Wear OS 6 Google finally brings gestures like double pinch to Pixel Watches, while making Raise to Talk easier to use and smartening up a key Watch 4 exclusive.
The Wear OS ecosystem shrinks even further as TicWatches vanish from stores and Mobvoi pivots to AI
Wear OS woes First, Fossil gave up smartwatches for basic watches; now, this well-known Android smartwatch brand has stopped selling them, pivoting to AI tech.
Accessories
Rumored 'Moto Tag 2' could be just the tracker Android users are looking for
Tag; there you are! A Motorola leak concerned a potential "Moto Tag 2" Bluetooth tracker, which may launch with noteworthy tracking upgrades.
Storage is getting scary expensive, but my favorite Samsung 4TB SSD is still just $0.07 per GB!
4TB for me Weeks after Black Friday, Best Buy is still slashing $75 off this Samsung T7 portable SSD.
Best workout earbuds and headphones for Android users
Get active Need new headphones to motivate yourself and crush it at the gym? Don't just put on any old pair when there are plenty of others to choose from in this list.
Tablets
Heads up, tablet lovers: Best Buy is STILL slashing $400 off the Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra during its holiday sale
Galactic Savings The deal comes days after Cyber Monday and Black Friday, bringing the tablet down to just $800.
This Samsung tablet is the 'best entry-level device' for most people — and it just scored a major holiday discount
Up to $650 off! Samsung is offering some enhanced trade-in credit on the popular Galaxy Tab S11, or $100 off without trade-in. They'll even throw in a free keyboard case!
Best Android tablets for drawing
Get creative If you want a tablet that provides access to the best drawing apps, then you're in luck. Here are the best Android tablets for drawing.
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Choice arrives with 'YouTube TV Plans' early next year, so here's the sports plan
Tailored Viewing YouTube TV Plans were announced for consumers, which tease an official launch next year.
No joke! The Meta Quest 3S is cheaper than the original Nintendo Switch thanks to a doorbuster Christmas sale
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