Jay Bonggolto always keeps a nose for news. He has been writing about consumer tech and apps for as long as he can remember, and he has used a variety of Android phones since falling in love with Jelly Bean. When he's not writing, he likes to spend time outside, stealing scenes with his phone camera. Send him a direct message via X or LinkedIn.
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Golden goal foldable Caviar's $13,130 Messi-themed Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra arrives before Samsung's July 22 reveal.

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Playing It Flip Safe Samsung’s leaked Galaxy Z Flip 8 is a lazy update that demands a steep price hike for a cheaper Exynos chip.

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One less flagship? OnePlus could soon exit Europe and the US, but until OPPO confirms it, the brand's future remains up in the air.

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Titanium takes the fold Samsung says its next foldable screen is built on titanium, and that could give the Galaxy Z Fold 8 a real edge.

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Shuffle without the struggle Google could finally shrink Android Auto's giant album art in the media card so you can shuffle and like songs without menu-diving.

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Health data dilemma Samsung is holding your health backups hostage, forcing you to feed your private medical data to its AI or lose cloud syncing entirely.

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Chrome's smarter sidekick Google is bringing Gemini in Chrome to more users in the UK, turning the browser into a smarter AI assistant that can summarize, compare, and handle tasks without leaving the page.

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AI Labels Are Here Google is adding AI labels to ads across Search, YouTube, and Discover, but while it's a win for transparency, third-party AI disclosures still rely on advertisers playing fair.

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The modem plot twist Google could finally ditch Samsung's terrible modems for a MediaTek upgrade in the Pixel 11 Pro Fold, giving us the reliable signal and all-day battery life we actually deserve.

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SmartTag's second chance Samsung's SmartTag 3 is rumored to drop this September alongside the S26 FE, and it better fix that aging network if it wants to compete.

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Flagship done right? The Xiaomi 18 Pro could pair a huge 7,000mAh battery, dual 200MP cameras, and Qualcomm's next flagship chip.

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Beyond bigger batteries The new Redmi Note 17 Pro rocks a monster 9,000mAh battery and a wild five-year replacement guarantee.

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No Exynos, no surprises Samsung is packing the wider Galaxy Z Fold 8 with a custom Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chip.

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More storage more money Pixel 11 could double its base storage to 256GB, but leaked prices suggest you'll pay more for the upgrade.

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AI glasses rethink privacy Solos' new AI glasses focus on comfort and privacy, pairing a camera-free AirGo A6 with a clip-on privacy shield, while the feature-packed AirGo V2 launches globally starting at $299.

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Budget phone playing flagship Nothing's Phone 4b packs premium software, long-term support, and a bigger battery, but its hardware doesn't do much to stand out in an increasingly competitive midrange market.

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Food ordering reimagined Google Maps could soon let Gemini order food for you, potentially replacing delivery apps.

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Privacy for every Galaxy Samsung may bring its built-in Privacy Display to every Galaxy S27 model, giving more users a smarter way to keep sensitive information hidden without sacrificing screen quality.

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Ecosystem flex Samsung's Galaxy Glasses leak reveals touch controls, a feature-packed companion app, and tight integration with Galaxy devices.

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Paid perks T-Mobile's latest Member Month perk is a $60 Umbro jersey, but paying to wear your carrier's logo doesn't exactly feel like a reward.

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The paywall Meta is capping a key smart glasses feature at three free hours a month, charging $20 for more.

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Instant video summaries Google's upgraded NotebookLM uses its lightning-fast new AI to turn your massive, boring research docs into punchy 60-second video summaries.

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Smarter ecosystem expansion Motorola gives its audio lineup a luxury makeover while quietly upgrading its Android tracker.
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