<![CDATA[ Latest from Android Central in Beyond-the-alphabet ]]> https://www.androidcentral.com/tag/beyond-the-alphabet Tue, 23 Dec 2025 07:06:00 +0000 en <![CDATA[ As Chromebooks appear to reach their final form and Android tablets get better than ever, it sure looks like the two are on a path of convergence ]]> https://www.androidcentral.com/chromebooks-laptops/chromebooks-and-tablets-2025-report-card fwi38D8mpBBXLRFyLdBH9j Tue, 23 Dec 2025 07:06:00 +0000 Tue, 23 Dec 2025 18:35:38 +0000 <![CDATA[ The Galaxy Z TriFold is an impressive feat of innovation, but here's why it leaves me concerned ]]> https://www.androidcentral.com/phones/samsung-galaxy/samsung-galaxy-z-trifold-my-biggest-concerns qky56gqNTxiQnpyKmuysuN Sun, 14 Dec 2025 18:56:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I've seen some pretty incredible deals in my day, but this Pixel 10 Pro Fold deal might take the cake. There are some caveats, but they might just be worth it for an amazing foldable like this ]]> https://www.androidcentral.com/phones/google-pixel/this-is-the-one-the-most-insane-early-black-friday-deals-that-ive-ever-seen aW6xFSgkRc7yTNMzArKCQU Sat, 22 Nov 2025 18:04:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Android gaming handhelds are great, but there's an ugly side to the space I'm tired of ignoring. Here's a glimpse at my journey through the frustrating world of delayed Android gaming handhelds and what it reveals about one of the market's biggest players ]]> https://www.androidcentral.com/gaming/android-games/android-gaming-handhelds-are-awesome-but-theres-an-ugly-side-to-the-space-that-im-tired-of-ignoring WgPtFoms2cP3fHhw7feBHd Fri, 14 Nov 2025 18:32:00 +0000 Mon, 17 Nov 2025 16:48:09 +0000 <![CDATA[ Android gaming handhelds are having their 'Steam Deck moment' as new devices like the AYN Odin 3 and KONKR Pocket FIT deliver Snapdragon 8 Elite power and full PC game emulation at unprecedented budget prices, ushering in a golden age for portable gaming ]]> https://www.androidcentral.com/gaming/android-games/android-gaming-handhelds-are-having-their-steam-deck-moment DJ2izmJ98FBHwqZg8coR7G Fri, 07 Nov 2025 19:27:00 +0000 Fri, 07 Nov 2025 20:18:33 +0000 <![CDATA[ Samsung reportedly drops plans to launch a Galaxy S26 Edge. Here's why I'm not surprised ]]> https://www.androidcentral.com/phones/samsung-galaxy/samsung-reportedly-cancels-plans-for-galaxy-s26-edge-heres-why-im-not-surprised dJMwdYLC42WDpEWyrnV7tk Fri, 17 Oct 2025 15:21:00 +0000 Fri, 17 Oct 2025 15:40:07 +0000 <![CDATA[ Why I don't care that the Pixel 10 Pro Fold isn't the thinnest foldable ]]> https://www.androidcentral.com/phones/i-dont-care-that-the-pixel-10-pro-fold-isnt-the-thinnest-foldable QALeSyRZ2CdiRjXAyAJjDf Fri, 10 Oct 2025 16:54:00 +0000 Fri, 10 Oct 2025 17:16:14 +0000 <![CDATA[ This is the best thing about the ever-evolving wave of AI on our phones ]]> https://www.androidcentral.com/apps-software/ai/this-is-the-best-thing-about-the-the-ever-evolving-wave-of-ai-on-our-phones ebpikcU5mSo8vYRXng5fpS Fri, 03 Oct 2025 16:54:00 +0000 Fri, 03 Oct 2025 17:15:28 +0000 <![CDATA[ I can't shake the feeling that ChromeOS is nearing the end, or is it a new beginning? ]]> https://www.androidcentral.com/chromebooks-laptops/i-cant-shake-the-feeling-that-chromeos-is-nearing-the-end-or-is-it-a-new-beginning aNRAgY87PLyKsPuYUjcDmV Fri, 26 Sep 2025 18:50:54 +0000 <![CDATA[ Should you buy the new Galaxy Tab S11 or S11 Ultra? Key features to consider ]]> https://www.androidcentral.com/tablets/samsung-galaxy-tab/should-you-buy-the-samsung-galaxy-tab-s11-or-s11-ultra ciySfMTh5Zou7fEHzDvXGW Fri, 19 Sep 2025 16:47:00 +0000 Fri, 19 Sep 2025 16:53:18 +0000 <![CDATA[ The ultra-thin iPhone Air might seem cool, but it's much deeper than that ]]> https://www.androidcentral.com/phones/apple-iphone/the-iphone-air-doesnt-matter-its-just-a-test WauRRzjnVqo7r38q9Ad9oh Fri, 12 Sep 2025 15:09:07 +0000 <![CDATA[ Should you buy the Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold? ]]> https://www.androidcentral.com/phones/google-pixel/should-you-buy-the-google-pixel-10-pro-fold 8bRkouUQPgjHtDQPJuoYi Fri, 29 Aug 2025 15:07:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Google proved two things during its Pixel 10 announcement ]]> https://www.androidcentral.com/phones/google-pixel/google-proved-two-things-during-its-pixel-10-announcement C4ggmPw7JvsLsRknaYG8dC Fri, 22 Aug 2025 17:57:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ What Google's switch to TSMC means for the Pixel 10 Pro Fold's Tensor G5 performance ]]> https://www.androidcentral.com/phones/google-pixel/im-surprised-that-im-this-excited-for-the-pixel-10-pro-fold oedVpfK7MgafXbHH89xp57 Sat, 16 Aug 2025 14:42:00 +0000 Wed, 20 Aug 2025 10:21:42 +0000 <![CDATA[ Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold one year later: Still better than the rest in surprising ways ]]> https://www.androidcentral.com/phones/google-pixel/google-pixel-9-pro-fold-one-year-later GJiWE4EgKSFEzyXCWGUKok Fri, 08 Aug 2025 21:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 one year later: One reason why I keep coming back ]]> https://www.androidcentral.com/phones/samsung-galaxy/samsung-galaxy-z-fold-6-one-year-later wDwxu8xPW3cFqQgL9ivZDj Fri, 04 Jul 2025 15:00:00 +0000 Mon, 14 Jul 2025 15:14:18 +0000 <![CDATA[ It's a make or break year for Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold ]]> https://www.androidcentral.com/phones/samsung-galaxy/as-we-get-closer-to-the-galaxy-z-fold-7-launch-something-doesnt-feel-right QufKPEmeHM6CPiivFsGcq5 Fri, 13 Jun 2025 15:27:34 +0000 <![CDATA[ The Photoshop Android app has one small problem, and it's causing me major headaches ]]> https://www.androidcentral.com/apps-software/adobe-should-be-ashamed-of-its-photoshop-app j6QN8RZAZJSBSihDVPDcXA Sat, 07 Jun 2025 12:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ This one app has made my life easier and my wife happier ]]> https://www.androidcentral.com/accessories/smart-home/this-one-app-has-made-my-life-so-much-easier EupGAQCEL2Ft7k8E9bxtmS Fri, 02 May 2025 22:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ eSIM simplified my life, but not in the way I expected ]]> https://www.androidcentral.com/phones/carriers/esim-simplified-my-life-but-not-in-the-way-i-expected VhAyXwQznd5XEB6MtLDAZT Sat, 19 Apr 2025 12:00:00 +0000 Sat, 19 Apr 2025 20:03:56 +0000 <![CDATA[ Smartphones have reached their peak, so what could possibly be next? ]]> https://www.androidcentral.com/phones/smartphones-have-reached-their-peak-so-what-could-possibly-be-next 8CjqH4fr7VoQPWMCue7Vxf Sat, 18 Jan 2025 19:04:28 +0000 Sat, 18 Jan 2025 19:04:56 +0000 <![CDATA[ Looking at the Chromebook and tablet markets in 2025 ]]> https://www.androidcentral.com/chromebooks-laptops/looking-at-the-chromebook-and-tablet-markets-in-2025 roi7mMb6H8MNgZeNyCJHaU Fri, 27 Dec 2024 13:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Does it matter that the Galaxy Z Fold 6 didn't get the One UI 7 beta? ]]> https://www.androidcentral.com/phones/does-it-matter-that-the-galaxy-z-fold-6-didnt-get-the-one-ui-7-beta NQ3vaBSmFqZXBmjESBLbEA Fri, 06 Dec 2024 20:15:24 +0000 <![CDATA[ Finding the best Chromebook or Android tablet deals isn't as easy as it looks ]]> https://www.androidcentral.com/chromebooks-laptops/how-to-find-the-best-black-friday-and-cyber-monday-chromebook-and-android-tablet-deals sHyKXR3GaixeohPpw3qGLk Sat, 30 Nov 2024 23:17:59 +0000 <![CDATA[ Chromebook vs. iPad: Here's what I think is the better choice ]]> https://www.androidcentral.com/chromebooks-laptops/chromebook-vs-ipad k23wm5hACP96cwUenzSepJ Fri, 01 Nov 2024 17:00:00 +0000 Fri, 19 Dec 2025 17:27:57 +0000 <![CDATA[ The Google TV Streamer is more important than you think ]]> https://www.androidcentral.com/streaming-tv/why-the-google-tv-streamer-is-more-important-than-you-think rVFPuB34QUi8A5MnhMFHof Fri, 11 Oct 2024 19:27:17 +0000 Fri, 11 Oct 2024 20:21:01 +0000 <![CDATA[ As Android innovation grows, has Apple lost its touch? ]]> https://www.androidcentral.com/phones/has-apple-lost-its-touch-as-android-innovation-grows 47BpDLtyiPSS7ZATwpZBjY Fri, 04 Oct 2024 21:00:12 +0000 Fri, 28 Mar 2025 09:12:51 +0000 <![CDATA[ Ayaneo Pocket Air Review: A good starting point ]]> https://www.androidcentral.com/gaming/ayaneo-pocket-air-review UFsFKKH3vHtLJTNzjsXmsS Fri, 20 Sep 2024 22:00:55 +0000 Tue, 17 Mar 2026 15:10:28 +0000 <![CDATA[ First 13 things to do with the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 ]]> https://www.androidcentral.com/phones/samsung-galaxy-z-fold-6-first-things VmwWk98ii9UgHSauuLWTrW Fri, 02 Aug 2024 18:36:06 +0000 <![CDATA[ I compared the Z Fold 6 and OnePlus Open camera against Mother Nature, the results were unexpected ]]> https://www.androidcentral.com/phones/i-compared-the-z-fold-6-and-oneplus-open-camera-against-mother-nature-the-results-were-unexpected 62WmuwRftSKp2AWe2n4XxA Fri, 26 Jul 2024 14:36:35 +0000 <![CDATA[ I miss the old days of smartphones ]]> https://www.androidcentral.com/phones/i-miss-early-the-early-days-of-smartphones SXYyJSoPc75tmHMCjrKjpn Fri, 19 Jul 2024 18:00:52 +0000 <![CDATA[ I turned my Google TV streaming device into a retro gaming console ]]> https://www.androidcentral.com/streaming-tv/you-can-play-retro-games-on-practically-anything mx9hz3Mqq9P8DGCMcEesDM Fri, 21 Jun 2024 11:00:13 +0000 Wed, 03 Jul 2024 01:54:22 +0000 <![CDATA[ Lenovo should've used ChromeOS instead of Windows with its latest hybrid device ]]> https://www.androidcentral.com/chromebooks-laptops/lenovo-thinkbook-plus-chromeos-android-hybrid jSfqLYqMJextdQoVS4xKZf Fri, 12 Jan 2024 12:00:28 +0000 Fri, 28 Mar 2025 09:13:31 +0000 <![CDATA[ Not for Nothing, Apple finally made a decision with RCS that benefits everyone else ]]> https://www.androidcentral.com/apps-software/apple-supporting-rcs-benefits-everyone LjRJcqKa5tx6FbfabJzF77 Fri, 17 Nov 2023 07:00:05 +0000 Fri, 17 Nov 2023 16:22:28 +0000 <![CDATA[ The OnePlus Open and OPPO Pen put the Galaxy Z Fold 5 to shame ]]> https://www.androidcentral.com/accessories/using-oppo-pen-with-oneplus-open r45YF8GcFP3iqoUv48oFYc Fri, 10 Nov 2023 12:00:47 +0000 Fri, 21 Mar 2025 13:59:37 +0000 <![CDATA[ Using a Mac with Android has never been better, thanks to developers ]]> https://www.androidcentral.com/apps-software/using-mac-with-android-phone-developer-apps etafBDnuxqxGF4D3iinxW Fri, 29 Sep 2023 08:00:11 +0000