Problem Solved? Leak says the Pixel 11 Pro Fold's battery repairability could step it up
There's hope Foldable repairability is always a headache, but a recent report claimed that Google could have a new design to make one aspect easier.
Phones
Verizon confirms service is restored after millions were stuck in SOS mode
Verizon down A surprise nationwide Verizon outage left countless users stuck with SOS-only phones and zero service, while its MVNOs weirdly kept working fine.
It's only been 30 days and this Galaxy Z TriFold's display is already busted
Random Damage A South Korean user reported damage to their Galaxy Z TriFold's display, which seemingly appeared out of nowhere.
One UI 8.5 seemingly preps its most impactful performance update for Galaxy
Huge Gains A leak reported that Samsung upgraded the kernel version of its One UI 8.5 software, which could bring a massive performance update for Galaxy.
Sick of Verizon? Mint Mobile will give you a full year of T-Mobile-powered Unlimited for only $15 per month
Get Minty Mint Mobile is ushering in the new year by carving 50% off its Unlimited plan. New users only!
Android 16
Android 16 QPR3 Beta 2 makes Settings easier to navigate and squashes plenty of bugs
A much-needed cleanup The new beta aims to make Android 16 feel more stable to use ahead of wider rollout.
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Deals
Rad! Amazon just slashed 20% OFF of one of our favorite smart rings
Ring Me Up The RingConn Gen 2 boasts a long-lasting battery, sleep apnea tracking, and more.
Our favorite Samsung Chromebook never lost its $250 Black Friday discount at Best Buy
Laptop Deals These Samsung laptops are thin, lightweight, and powerful.
Sick of Verizon? Mint Mobile will give you a full year of T-Mobile-powered Unlimited for only $15 per month
Get Minty Mint Mobile is ushering in the new year by carving 50% off its Unlimited plan. New users only!
It's real: new T-Mobile deal lands you a free Pixel 10 AND some earbuds, no trade-in required
Pixel x2 T-Mobile is temporarily bringing back a deal that gets you a free Pixel flagship AND a pair of wireless earbuds when you add a line with an eligible data plan.
Apps & Software
Meet ChatGPT Translate: OpenAI's new tool rivals Google Translate
OpenAI takes on Google OpenAI has launched ChatGPT Translate, a new tool aimed squarely at Google Translate.
Android 16 QPR3 Beta 2 makes Settings easier to navigate and squashes plenty of bugs
A much-needed cleanup The new beta aims to make Android 16 feel more stable to use ahead of wider rollout.
Get Personal: Gemini's 'Personal Intelligence' uses your Google apps for answers that matter
Connect it all Google introduced Personal Intelligence for Gemini, a new way for users to gain personalized AI answers.
Google's Nano Banana Pro hits key milestone, and it couldn't have come at a better time
AI image generation Nano Banana Pro hasn't even been out for two full months, and the image generation model already crossed a major threshold when it matters most.
Wearables
Rad! Amazon just slashed 20% OFF of one of our favorite smart rings
Ring Me Up The RingConn Gen 2 boasts a long-lasting battery, sleep apnea tracking, and more.
OnePlus snuck out a Wear OS 5 update to the Watch 2, and it's been causing serious battery problems since
Wear OS woes OnePlus's Wear OS watches are best known for their excellent battery life, but this rushed Wear OS 5 update has caused serious problems in that area.
Best Android smartwatch
The best Out of dozens of options we've reviewed, our expert Android team has picked out the best Android watches available today.
Amazon's Winter Sale dips the Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra (2025) below its Cyber Monday deal price
Ultra deal Samsung has dropped the Galaxy Watch Ultra (2025) down to the same price as the Watch 8 Classic, if you prefer better battery life to a rotating bezel.
Accessories
Every smart home brand should be watching how Bose is sunsetting SoundTouch speakers
Good one, Bose Bose is shutting down the framework that powers SoundTouch smart speakers. But in a consumer-friendly move, it's open sourcing the software behind them.
I put a Bluetooth sleep speaker under my pillow — here's how it went
Peace pillow speaker Like listening to music while sleeping, but hate the feeling of earbuds in your ears against a pillow? This portable pillow speaker might be for you.
Best Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 bands
New connectors The best Galaxy Watch 8 bands are nothing like Galaxy Watch straps of the past. Gone are the quick-release connectors, replaced with dynamic lugs instead.
Tablets
Best Android tablets for kids
Kids Love Them! Want to get your little one(s) comfortable with technology the right way? Here are some of the best Android tablets for kids you can check out.
Amazon just chopped 20% OFF the price of our favorite color Kindle e-reader - but you better act fast
Unlock Reading in Color Amazon's Kindle Colorsoft is currently $50 off, if you need a color e-reader without ads.
Best Android gaming tablets
Game on A stalwart gaming tablet with plenty of power is the best medium for experiencing Android games. These are the best Android games that fit the bill.
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Make it better We run through the Elite Straps, facial interfaces, Link cables, cases, battery packs, and other Meta Quest 3 & 3S accessories that you'll want with your new headset.
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