Latest articles by Nicholas Sutrich
One year with the Galaxy S25 Ultra: How One UI 8 and rapid Android updates have kept this flagship feeling brand new as we wait for the Galaxy S26 Ultra
Crowning achievement Samsung's Galaxy S25 Ultra is one of the most highly rated Android phones available, but how has it held up over a year of use? Time to find out.
Today is your last chance to get the Xreal One Pro at its pre-tariff price before it rises again on Feb 1st!
One pro deal Xreal One Pro is back to its pre-tariff pricing for a VERY short time. Grab them now before prices rise again on Feb 1!
Google now has two more years to impress me with the Pixel Tablet
A few more Pixels Google seems to have a renewed interest in the Pixel Tablet, now supporting it for an additional two years beyond the original date.
This Meta Quest game channels the best of R.E.P.O and Lethal Company with a clever twist
AC thVRsday Fans of Lethal Company and R.E.P.O. will love Deadly Delivery's take on the "friendslop" formula.
Meta had a record year in 2025, yet the company plans to spend even more money in 2026 despite massive Reality Labs restructuring
Removed from reality Meta's Q4 2025 was the company's strongest quarter yet, ending an impressively successful financial year but raising questions about 2026 spending.
How to use Astrophoto mode on a Samsung Galaxy phone
Capture the stars Taking a picture of the night sky can be tough, but Samsung's Astrophoto mode for Galaxy phones makes it easy. All you need is a phone and a tripod.
I'm excited for the Galaxy S26 Ultra's display, but I'm also worried about what Samsung might leave out
Android Central Labs The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra looks to be the most feature-rich display Samsung has ever delivered, but will it pay attention to the right details?
I've used the best smart glasses and can help you choose your ideal pair
Lookin' snazzy Because there are so many different types, the best smart glasses mean something different for everyone. Here's how to pick.
Best Android phones 2026: The phones we love from Samsung, Google, OnePlus, and more
Cream of the crop There are so many great Android phones to buy that it can be tough to know which one to get. These are the best of the best at each price point.
'We're going to let VR be what it is and what it does great,' says Meta execs regarding Quest changes
Figuring it out Last week's layoffs of 1,500 Reality Labs employees shocked the Meta Quest community, and now Meta is finally explaining what's going to happen next.
I put Xreal 1S and Viture Beast head-to-head to find the best pair of XR glasses you can buy today
AC thVRsday Xreal 1S and Viture Beast both challenge what you might expect from a pair of XR glasses, including native 3DoF tracking, real-time 2D to 3D conversion, and more.
OnePlus is more important than you think, especially for people like me
Android Central Labs OnePlus is the only brand in the U.S. that makes flagship smartphones that work for flicker-sensitive people, and an exit would leave them high and dry.
The best Meta Quest 3 and 3S accessories to buy in 2026
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.
Shopping on a budget? We ranked the 6 BEST Android phones under $300
More for less! Here are some of the best Android phones under $300 you can buy. From big batteries to stereo speakers to expandable storage, they have it all.
Honor Magic 8 Pro review: A compelling Galaxy S26 Ultra alternative... if you can get it
Big improvements The Honor Magic 8 Pro is finally available globally, and it's not just the best phone Honor has ever made, but a compelling alternative to the competition.
CES's most interesting e-reader still needs a bit of work before it hits prime time
Android Central Labs The DuRoBo Krono made its debut at CES 2026, but I've been using the device for the past 6 weeks in an attempt to replace my daily e-reader. Here's how it went.
Meta isn't giving up on VR, but it just evaporated any goodwill it had left
AC thVRsday Meta laid off most of its first-party development studios and seemingly shuttered developer funding, leaving many to wonder what's next for the Quest.
Xreal takes legal battle with Viture to the US over patent infringement claims
An all-out brawl Xreal filed suit against Viture in Germany back in December, and now the company is taking the fight to another country in which it holds patents.
Meta is reportedly slashing another 1,500 jobs, and it looks pretty bad for Meta Quest exclusives
Flat Horizon Reality Labs is reportedly seeing a 10% staff cut, mainly targeting VR development.
Switch 2 VR could be really good if it weren't for the hardware
thVRsday Many Nintendo Switch games with VR mode have received Switch 2 graphics upgrades, but without proper headset hardware, you may as well not bother.
Honor Magic 8 Pro display review: Comfort without compromise
Android Central Labs The Honor Magic 8 Pro begins 2026 with a bang, sporting an OLED display with the best brightness and flicker ratings we've seen from an LTPO panel.
Honor Magic 8 Pro camera review: I love big bokeh and I cannot lie
Big bokeh The Honor Magic 8 Pro's camera system doesn't look like a big upgrade on paper, but a new lens and OIS system did something I didn't expect.
If you thought 2025 was a good year for XR, just wait until you see what's coming in 2026
It's gonna be big The XR industry is about to undergo some massive shifts in 2026, from Steam's standalone debut to the first pair of true XR glasses.
