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February 16
- YouTube's latest experiment means the bell icon might not actually do anything
- Android 17 Beta 1 brings two small but useful Pixel Launcher UI changes
February 14
- Gemini hits Google Docs with a familiar 'audio summary' update for chill vibes
- A 'Wide' Galaxy Z Fold animation seems to be on the loose in Samsung's software
February 13
- Nothing Phone 4a series leaks are making me think about what could come to pass
- The Google Pixel 10a's leaked battery life is the upgrade I've been waiting for
- Meta's smart glasses success is getting harder to ignore — and rivals should be worried
- Google finally fixed Android's Driving Mode, so it only turns on at the right time
- That rumored 'Wide' Galaxy Z Fold might be in testing with Samsung's next major OS
- Check out the Galaxy S26 lineup in every rumored color
February 12
- Samsung finally makes its Galaxy A07 5G known, parades its next-gen AI features
- ChatGPT goes further with focused 'Deep Research' sources, more apps for users
- Android Central Best in Show MWC 2026 Awards is now accepting submissions — Here's what you need to know and how you can get your product recognized
- Pixel 10a just leaked from every angle, but I'm more excited about this design change
- The Sony WF-1000XM6 earbuds finally fix the series’ biggest comfort complaints
- Everyone hates glassholes, and now even the US Air Force is in agreement
- Research projects a big 2026 for book-style foldables, and I can kind of see it
- Spark of inspiration: YouTube Premium, Music spins AI-generated playlists onto your app
February 11
- T-Mobile put AI 'natively' in its network, and there's a beta for 'Live Translation'
- Android 17 Beta 1 is now rolling out after a brief delay: Here's everything new and how to install
- 'Dear Algo,' Threads made it easy for me to control my feed's algorithm, and I can't stop scrolling
- Google confirms the first Android 17 beta is coming soon — just as Android 16 QPR3 cycle ends
- Google Maps might get a trial space for new features, and 'Ask Maps' could headline
- Massive Galaxy S26 leak leaves no secrets, and I believe Samsung is finally fixing the base model
February 10
- Galaxy S26 inbound: my reminder is set for Samsung's Galaxy Unpacked event this month
- More of us get in on Fitbit's personal health coach with an expansion to more places and iOS
- Nothing's Playground lets you build the apps you need without coding — and it's exactly what I need
- Android desktop will put Gemini front and center — just as you'd expect
- YouTube Music hits users with an uno reverse, takes away lyrics from free tier
- Samsung’s rumored Galaxy S26 camera plans tell me Apple just changed the rules
- Google Translate’s latest upgrade surprised everyone by turning into a chatbot
- I've wanted this for ages: WhatsApp Web can now handle calls
February 9
- YouTube TV Plans are here: this is all you need to know about exact pricing, content
- Moto Buds 2 Plus? These leaks say yes, but I need to see more than this
- I want a phone I can actually fix, and Fairphone’s record growth shows the world does too
- Pixel’s At a Glance just got easier to read, and I can finally use my favorite wallpaper
- One UI 8.5 is getting more stable before the Galaxy S26 launch, with a nice extra feature
February 7
- Galaxy S26's rumored wireless charging upgrade has a major catch
- Sony's beat drop in its WF-1000XM6 teaser was so good, I almost forgot its launch is close
- I see where AT&T's first kids' phone is headed, as it taps Samsung for 'safety and simplicity'
February 6
- Google's sentimental Gemini Super Bowl ad is a visionary showcase for your projects
- Spotify's 'About the Song' beta lets you into the stories behind the artist's creation
- Google could finally fix Gboard's annoying emoji size problem
- The Pixel 10a’s colorful new look just leaked, and I love where Google is going with this
- Sign me up for near-instant image generation for the Galaxy S26 if this rumor is right
- Something's missing: Android Auto users report a jarring bug in Google Maps
February 5
- Honor quietly had the strongest growth of any major phone brand in 2025
- The AirDrop-to-Android expansion is finally happening: Here is what to expect
- I'll never stop reading with Spotify, Bookshop's partnership and 'Page Match' on Android
- Whoop wins a key US court ruling against copycat wearables
- The Galaxy S26 Ultra might miss out on Qi2 after all, and that's disappointing
- There's some 'Wide' rumors about where Samsung's other Galaxy Z Fold could debut
February 4
- Qualcomm earnings impress with record revenues, but the ongoing memory shortage soils its outlook as the entire industry braces for a tough year... or two
- Alphabet outperforms expectations as Google Cloud surges in Q4 2025 earnings — and it's planning a massive reinvestment for 2026
- Google officially teases Pixel 10a for February 18, and I'm already a little bored
- Listen: a leak says Gemini might soon have the means to order food for you and more
- This Spotify update lets us take our lyrics offline, and there's more for users globally
- Samsung is teasing some big camera upgrades for the Galaxy S26 — and it has my attention
- Nothing might have another pair of headphones on the way with a slashed price
- Google's February Android update confirms a big shift for older Pixels
February 3
- I've got to be honest, these leaked Galaxy Buds 4 renders don't have me that excited
- Samsung might flip on the Z Flip, and it looks like the Fold 8 will be my favorite—again
- Pixel theme packs are coming back, and I hope they’re the upgrade your home screen needs
- Google Home just leveled up, and I’m convinced this is what users needed all along
- We just got our first real look at the Galaxy S26 Ultra in every color — it's no iPhone 17 Pro orange, but I'm glad Samsung didn't overdo it
- We might finally escape the Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 waiting room after this rumor
- I might have to pay attention to my Now Bar if Samsung adds calls, as rumors say
- Pixel phones are expected to see strong growth in 2026 — and it feels good to see Google's bet paying off
- Ah, bummer: Google is putting an end to the free YouTube background playback loophole
- Sony WF-1000XM6 leak reveals a practical redesign, but I need to see a wow feature
February 2
- Curious about the S Pen? This Galaxy S26 Ultra rumor spotlights Samsung's color choices
- OnePlus 16 specs leak: 240Hz display and dual 200MP cameras sound overkill to me
- Google Messages might restore edit history, and I couldn't be more relieved
- February's Meta Quest update has some crazy surprises in store, including a new UI overhaul and virtual keyboard that projects onto any table
- Gemini might finally fix one of the reasons why I haven't switched yet
- Oura's subscription isn't going away, and I get why