Jay Bonggolto always keeps a nose for news. He has been writing about consumer tech 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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Retro reborn with OLED Ditching its clunky E Ink screen, the Minimal Phone 2 packs a 90Hz AMOLED display, tactile QWERTY keyboard, and punchy 5G specs into a sleeker aluminum body.

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Spoiled by stores A carrier leak just gave us an early look at Google’s Pixel 11 Pro XL in matte black, revealing a bigger camera housing and a new "HiLight" flash ahead of launch.

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Gemini enters the blur era Gemini’s new Android overlay adds a slick background blur for a cleaner, more integrated feel.

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Hardware over hype The leaked Galaxy S27 Ultra looks like a massive leap forward, packing a huge 5,700mAh silicon-carbon battery and a redesigned camera island.

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Pixel audio redeemed Android 17 QPR1 Beta 8 finally fixes the Pixel audio bug that plagued testers for months, making the preview far more usable as Google gears up for the stable September release.

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Green Never Folded Better Leaked Pixel 11 Pro Fold renders suggest Google is sticking with a familiar design, adding a refined camera bar, a new Pine finish, and a larger flash.

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No more earbud slips Samsung's leaked open-ear Galaxy Buds could finally give fitness fans a secure workout option, setting the stage for a showdown with Shokz and other established rivals.

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Fan Edition Inflation Samsung's Galaxy S26 FE is rumored to hit shelves September 1 with fresh colors and a flagship design, but expect steep price hikes across all storage tiers.

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Shoot. Edit. Share. Google Photos now lets you snap pictures directly inside its AI creation tools, saving you the hassle of app-switching and gallery search just to make a quick edit.

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Find no more Samsung is dropping update support for the Samsung Find app on devices running One UI 2.0 or older, locking legacy Galaxy phones out of future fixes and feature upgrades.

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Hidden improvements Google's latest Play services and Play Store updates quietly improve Wallet, Wear OS, Play Games, and app discovery.

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Built to be missed The OnePlus 16 could bring massive flagship upgrades, but its biggest hurdle may be that most global buyers won't be able to buy it officially.

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TriFold's Second Chance Samsung's rumored 2027 TriFold could finally go mainstream, with wider availability and a flagship strategy that puts accessibility ahead of flashy concepts.

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Fixes Without Receipts Google's latest Fitbit Air update focuses on bug fixes and reliability, but its vague changelog leaves users guessing what's actually improved.

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DMA finally slaps back The EU just hit Google with a $1 billion fine, accusing it of favoring its own Search services and restricting Play Store developers.

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Privacy finally done right One UI 9 Beta 4 finally fixes the Galaxy S26 Ultra's biggest Privacy Display annoyance, making PiP videos private without dimming or restricting the rest of the screen.

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One Chip to Rule Samsung and Qualcomm are going all-in, supercharging the new Galaxy foldables, watches, and smart glasses with next-gen Snapdragon chips.

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The Stylus Stays Folded Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold 8 drops S Pen support, betting everything on AI-powered productivity.

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The Great Fold Divide Samsung is giving its foldables distinct identities: the Fold 8 Ultra targets power users, the Flip 8 leans into AI, but premium prices remain the biggest hurdle.

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Eyes on the conversation Halliday G2 puts AI in your meetings with smart glasses that deliver live insights, though its always-listening mic may leave privacy-conscious users thinking twice.

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Pixel polish over pizzazz Android 17 QPR2 Beta 1 is here, fixing Bluetooth, Gemini, and touch bugs on Pixels, though Pixel 6 users are officially reaching the end of the beta road.

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Loyalty comes with fees AT&T is reportedly hiking legacy Fiber and Internet Air bills by $5 again, leaving customers paying more.

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Android Auto gains speed Android Auto is finally getting a live, color-changing speedometer in Google Maps after years of waiting, but you'll have to sit tight while this long-overdue update slowly rolls out.
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