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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The 100Hz hack Samsung’s Hearapy app wants to replace your motion sickness pills with pure bass.

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Another hike Netflix just raised prices again across all plans, and while it’s spending big on content and new features, you’re basically paying more for the same experience.

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Multitasking is finally real Android 17 Beta 3 finally delivers floating windows for any app, splits your Wi-Fi and mobile toggles, and hits platform stability.

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Playing catch-up WhatsApp finally fixes key annoyances with multi-account support, better storage tools, and easy phone transfers.

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Premium AI on a budget Samsung just dropped the sub-$600 Galaxy A57 and A37, packing flagship AI, killer specs, and six years of updates.

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Phantom stats Pixel Watch’s latest update is inflating steps and breaking Fitbit stats, leaving users with unreliable health data.

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No more awkward workarounds Samsung’s upgrading Quick Share with AirDrop-style sharing on the Galaxy S26, finally making Android-to-iPhone file transfers easier.

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The app era is ending? Carl Pei says apps are on the way out, with AI agents set to run your phone, cutting clutter and effort.

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Live tracking Google Messages now lets you share your live location in chats, making meetups easier.

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Design by description Google’s Stitch lets you build app UIs from simple prompts, speeding up design fast, but it could also lead to generic, same-looking apps if everyone relies on AI too much.

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No more fake sleep Fitbit’s finally getting smart by linking your actual medical records and fixing its lying sleep tracker.

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cost-cutting measures Samsung may use cheaper third-party OLEDs for mid-range Galaxy phones to cut costs, but it’s unclear if those savings will actually reach buyers or just boost margins.

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Trimming the fat Google finally taught Gemini for Home to talk less and work up to 40% faster, delivering smarter alarms and slick automations without all the annoying chatter.

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fresh face RedMagic’s 11 Air Trace Edition keeps its slim design, Snapdragon 8 Elite power, and huge 7,000mAh battery, with a flashier white-and-orange look.

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It's about time After five years stuck at 4,400mAh, Samsung might finally give the Galaxy Z Fold 8 a 5,000mAh battery.

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Jumping the line Fairphone is rolling out Android 16 to the Fairphone 6 today, bringing smarter notifications, stronger scam protections, and handy upgrades.

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Now available Nothing’s $199 Headphone (a) is now on sale with bold colors, adaptive ANC, hi-res audio, and a massive 135-hour battery claim.

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Hidden upgrades A teardown shows the Galaxy S26 Ultra packs smarter hardware upgrades, including a brighter zoom camera, larger cooling system, and improved S Pen protection.

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No more mental clutter One UI 8.5 finally lets you set expiration dates on Samsung routines, so temporary automations actually know when to quit.

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Same look A new Motorola Razr 2026 leak shows a familiar design but hints at big upgrades like up to 18GB RAM, 1TB storage, and a new telephoto camera.

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Blame the rebrand Samsung’s first Galaxy S26 update removed the “Hey Plex” wake word for Perplexity AI, but it’s only temporary.

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No more instant regret Google Messages is rolling out a Trash folder that keeps deleted chats for 30 days, giving users a simple way to recover conversations.

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Global expansion Google is rolling out Gemini in Chrome to India, Canada, and New Zealand, with support for over 50 languages.
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