GDC 2025 brings about new Qualcomm chips and Android gaming handhelds
All about gaming Qualcomm announced a trio of new gaming processors, while we also got a glimpse at the handhelds these chips will be coming to.
Phones
Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold: Price, release date, specs, and everything you need to know
9 Pro Fold Google's next foldable phone is here, and it is amazing!
Samsung Galaxy S26: Everything we know so far
Cannot come soon enough The Galaxy S25 is an iterative upgrade, and it's time to see if Samsung has ambitious plans in 2026 with the S26.
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.
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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.
It's time to say goodbye to Google Assistant as Gemini takes over
Bye, Google :( Google announced today Google Assistant will no longer be accessible on most mobile devices, in the coming months.
'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.
Wearables
The Forerunner 975 and 275 will show how much gas Garmin has left in the tank
Sunday Runday Our two favorite running watches should get new models in the next couple of months, but how many new ideas does Garmin have left?
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.
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
Android 16 looks to be even better for gamers than we expected
It's Vulkan Time Focusing on Vulkan might just be the move.
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.
