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Nothing's Playground lets you build the apps you need without coding — and it's exactly what I need
By Sanuj Bhatia published
This just makes sense Playground lets users create Essential Apps that live on the home screen and adapt to individual routines and needs.

Nothing's rumored 'Headphone (a)' could launch soon, but do we even need them?
By Brady Snyder published
Crowded lineup Nothing's most recent over-ear headphones have been a hit, but is there room for a third contender? A leak suggests Nothing thinks there is, but I'm not so sure.

Samsung’s rumored Galaxy S26 camera plans tell me Apple just changed the rules
By Jay Bonggolto published
Mechanical revolution Samsung might finally ditch software tricks for a real mechanical camera on the Galaxy S26 Ultra, giving us the professional hardware control.

The best Google Fi Wireless alternatives in 2026
By Samuel Contreras last updated
Lots of choices! With the best Google Fi alternatives, you get goodies such as high-speed 5G access, international usage, hotspot data, multi-line discounts, and more.

The best dumbphone to buy in 2026
By Namerah Saud Fatmi, Jerry Hildenbrand last updated
Keeping it simple When you get a dumbphone or a feature phone, you buy a device that doesn't have the distractions of smartphones, but just the basics of communication.

I want a phone I can actually fix, and Fairphone’s record growth shows the world does too
By Jay Bonggolto published
Against-the-odds growth Fairphone’s 83.7% growth shows that as phones get pricier and weaker, more users are choosing repairable, long-lasting devices.

The Google Pixel 9a is still our favorite budget smartphone, and now it's $150 OFF during Best Buy's Presidents' Day sale
By Patrick Farmer published
Amazing value Days before the unveiling of the Google Pixel 10a, you can enjoy up to 50% off its top-rated predecessor.

Pixel’s At a Glance just got easier to read, and I can finally use my favorite wallpaper
By Jay Bonggolto published
Legibility first Google is finally fixing Pixel’s At a Glance with a high-contrast background that makes info easy to read on any wallpaper.

One UI 8.5 is getting more stable before the Galaxy S26 launch, with a nice extra feature
By Sanuj Bhatia published
Tweaks before the big launch Samsung's latest One UI 8.5 beta for the Galaxy S25 series focuses on refinements ahead of the Galaxy S26 launch.

My favorite Pixel 10 Pro XL feature proves how good on-device AI really is
By Harish Jonnalagadda published
Identify everything Google's Now Playing feature is exclusive to Pixels, and it does a great job identifying music around you. The best part? It does all of it locally on your Pixel.
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