US Judge says Google Play Store isn't doing enough to help users find rival app stores
Too complicated A U.S. judge states Google must do better with its Play Store when surfacing rival app stores when users search for them.
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Phones
Here are 4 ways to get your Google Pixel 11 Pro preorder for FREE — just follow these steps
Pro for $0 The Google Pixel 11 lineup has been revealed, and there are already a few preorder deals that could get you the Pixel 11 Pro for free.
Google Pixel 12: Everything we know so far
More Pixels In 2027, we're expecting four new Pixels, along with some important upgrades. Find out what the Pixel 12 series is shaping up to be!
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I'm ranking the best T-Mobile deals of August 2026: free Galaxy Z Fold 8, Pixel 11 Pro, 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.
Honor's Robot Phone is finally here: ARRI partnership, Agile Gimbal spotlight a new future
Hello, Robot Phone Honor's Robot Phone launch surprises consumers in China with its Agile Gimbal, automatic camera tracking, and ARRI Cinematic Imaging partnership.
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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
Here are 4 ways to get your Google Pixel 11 Pro preorder for FREE — just follow these steps
Pro for $0 The Google Pixel 11 lineup has been revealed, and there are already a few preorder deals that could get you the Pixel 11 Pro for free.
T-Mobile's 'Beyond the Smartphone' sale is an easy way to score cheap (or free) devices for Back to School 2026
Get class-ready Back to School season is here, and T-Mobile is heavily discounting some of its best non-smartphone tech for the occasion.
I'm ranking the best T-Mobile deals of August 2026: free Galaxy Z Fold 8, Pixel 11 Pro, 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.
Alright, I'll say it: Verizon has the best Google Pixel 11 Pro preorder deal — so what's the catch?
Big Three coverage for cheap The Google Pixel 11 lineup has landed, and Verizon is already offering some exceptional deals on the flagship phones.
Apps & Software
Sharing between Pixel phones just got a whole lot simpler
Quick Share gets quicker Google just made file sharing effortless by letting you swap contacts, photos, and videos simply by tapping two Android phones together.
My Hydrangeas were dying, and it took a 20-minute Gemini conversation to fix them. This is how I used AI to help bring my flowers back to life
Gemini+garden I took all of 20 minutes to chat with Gemini to figure out how to save my Hygrandeas. Here's how I did it all step by step.
I let two AI apps track every bite I ate for three days straight to help me count calories and get back into shape. Here's the most accurate one
Food journey I decided to let two AI-powered calorie-tracking apps kickstart my fitness journey, recording every single morsel I consumed for three days straight.
This app let me turn my phone into a mouse for my PC, and it was ridiculously easy
In a pinch Looking to use your phone as a mouse on your laptop or desktop computer? I use this incredibly useful app to make this happen in a jiffy.
Wearables
Google Pixel Watch 5 vs. Samsung Galaxy Watch 9: Which Android smartwatch should you buy?
Personalized Pixel The Google Pixel Watch 5 and Samsung Galaxy Watch 9 are in a close race, but one stands out as the better option for most people.
T-Mobile's 'Beyond the Smartphone' sale is an easy way to score cheap (or free) devices for Back to School 2026
Get class-ready Back to School season is here, and T-Mobile is heavily discounting some of its best non-smartphone tech for the occasion.
This T-Mobile preorder deal gives you the Pixel Watch 5 for the price of a monthly latte — no trade-in required!
Just add a line Add a line with Watch Plan Plus 2.0 and T-Mobile will give you $300 off your Pixel Watch 5 preorder.
Google Pixel Watch 5: Specs, price, features, and everything you need to know
5th-gen changes The Pixel Watch 5 is an "Accelerated" Pixel Watch 4 with an "accelerated" price tag.
Accessories
Best Google Pixel Watch 5 bands
Bands on bands Generations later, you can still use so many old Pixel Watch bands on the Watch 5, making the pool of the best Google Pixel Watch 5 bands bigger than ever.
Best Google Pixel 11 and Pixel 11 Pro screen protectors
Crack-free guarantee Small screens of identical sizes means that the list of the best Google Pixel 11 and Pixel 11 Pro screen protectors is shared!
Best Google Pixel 11 Pro XL screen protectors
Xtra protective Large phones fall easier, which is why the best Google Pixel 11 Pro XL screen protectors are your greatest insurance policy.
Tablets
I tested the best Android tablets for students in 2026, and these are my TOP 8 picks
Education tools Getting the school year started can be a little intimidating, but the best tablets for students can help ease this process more successfully.
What's the best cheap tablet for Android in 2026? I tested over 50 devices and here are my results
Bargain tablets! Whether you want a tablet for media consumption or one with some extra "smarts," there's something for everyone. These are our favorite cheap Android tablets.
Back to school already? I've been testing ePaper notebooks all week so you can start the year off right
Android Central Labs I've been using the TCL Note A1 NXTPAPER and Boox Go 10.3 Gen II for weeks to find out which note-taking tablet is best, and just in time for back-to-school season.
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This leaked Zelda Switch 2 could be Nintendo’s next collector hit
Golden age for Hyrule Nintendo may finally give Switch 2 a flashy Zelda makeover, with leaked 40th anniversary hardware and matching accessories hinting at a collector-friendly launch later this year.
Early Access: Meta's Neural Band just got cooler with neural handwriting for Ray-Ban Display
It's here Meta is rolling out its long-awaited neural handwriting feature in Early Access for Ray-Ban Display users.
The 'truly outstanding' XGIMI Horizon Ultra projector just received a massive discount — but you'll need this exclusive code
Use the code We gave the XGIMI Horizon Ultra a near-perfect score, and now you can save an additional $300 on the 4K projector by using this code.
I tested 5 of the best Chromebooks for students, and this is the one I'd buy during Best Buy's Back to School sale
Let's go, Lenovo Need a new Chromebook for class? I re-tested the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3, and with a $220 discount, it's an absolute steal.
