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Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus vs. Google Pixel 10 Pro XL: Which Android flagship should you buy?
By Brady Snyder last updated
Awesome Androids The Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus is finally here, but can it usurp the Google Pixel 10 Pro XL? Here's everything you need to know about how they compare.

Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra vs. Google Pixel 10 Pro XL: A super-sized fight
By Roydon Cerejo last updated
Boss battle The Google Pixel 10 Pro XL is still fantastic but the Galaxy S26 Ultra has a slimmer and lighter design. Should you pick the latest and greatest or stick with Google's finest AI powerhouse?

Google Pixel 10a vs. Pixel 9a: Not as clear-cut as we imagined it to be
By Roydon Cerejo last updated
Versus The Pixel 10a does not reinvent the wheel in any way but at the same price as the 9a, you do get some nifty upgrades.

Which Google Pixel 10 model should you buy? Everything you need to know
By Brady Snyder last updated
Decisions, decisions The Google Pixel 10 series is here, spanning five models each with key upgrades. This guide will help you choose the right one.

Unlock your Pixel 10 Pro’s hidden potential with these 5 tips
By Brady Snyder published
Pixel exclusives Google phones are known for their software, and the Pixel 10 Pro is loaded with exclusive features you probably aren't using. These are the ones you should try.

Circle to Search has 3 secret powers most people don’t know about
By Brady Snyder published
Big upgrades Circle to Search is a few years old now, but it has consistently gained features over its lifetime that make it a worthwhile tool to this day.

Call off the search - these are the best cheap Android phones on the market today
By Nicholas Sutrich last updated
Affordable and awesome Want to save up as much cash as possible when purchasing a new phone? We're here to help you find the best budget Android phone for all your needs.

Google just doubled its AI reasoning power with the surprise launch of Gemini 3.1 Pro
By Jay Bonggolto published
Logic over loudness Gemini 3.1 Pro boosts reasoning and agent-style AI, aiming to solve complex tasks, cut prompt babysitting, and turn Gemini from a chatbot into a real productivity engine.

Does the Google Pixel 10a support Qi2 magnetic charging?
By Rajat Sharma published
Pixelsnap or not? While the Google Pixel 10a does benefit from slightly faster wired and wireless charging speeds, there's no Qi2 magnetic charging support included.

MWC 2026: What we expect to see at Mobile World Congress this year
By Sanuj Bhatia published
What's coming next MWC 2026 begins in Barcelona on March 2, with smart glasses, AI tools, and new phones likely to lead the headlines.

I hope Google's reported Android face unlock upgrade doesn't replace fingerprint sensors
By Brady Snyder published
Biometric security Android's face unlock feature lacks advanced security and reliability in difficult lighting situation, but Google might be changing that.

How fast is the Google Pixel 10a charging speed?
By Sanuj Bhatia published
One real upgrade Google has increased both wired and wireless charging speeds on the Pixel 10a.

I needed this QoL update for Google Home that makes automations, routines easy
By Nickolas Diaz published
Making it better Google announced an update rolling out for the Home app that improves its automations and routines experience.

Google exec shares an AI Mode change for sources that makes it even easier to fact-check
By Nickolas Diaz published
Check those facts Google Search rolled out updates to its AI blurbs and AI Mode that aimed to help users check the AI's sources.

Gemini’s music generator is here, and I think this is where everyday AI gets interesting
By Jay Bonggolto published
Multimedia magic Gemini now turns prompts or photos into 30-second AI songs with lyrics, giving anyone an easy, share-ready way to create custom music in seconds.

I never worry about photo composition thanks to this Google Pixel 9a trick
By Brady Snyder published
Auto Frame Not sure how to center in on your subject to get the perfect shot? Auto Frame does the work for you on phones like the Google Pixel 9a.

YouTube fixes major outage that knocked the platform offline for hours
By Jay Bonggolto published
Fully restored The recommendation system that runs YouTube crashed Tuesday night, taking down homepages for hours before engineers finally revived it.

Puzzles are done: Google's I/O 2026 is set for May, packed with Gemini, Android, and more
By Nickolas Diaz last updated
Get to it Google's I/O 2026 teasers have begun, and it's brought puzzles for users to enjoy to reveal the date.
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