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Google throws shade at Apple’s Siri AI delay in latest Pixel 10 teaser

Watch Google's latest video teaser for the Pixel 10.
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A brief history of folding phones and why the best is yet to come

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The top One UI 8 features that have eased my Samsung Galaxy experience

Leaked render of Google Pixel 10 angled view from front and back.

Google Pixel 10: everything you need to know

The Google Pixel 9 in green, pink, white, and black colors, all laying on a white table.

Pixel 10 price leak reveals cost for all models, and a new foldable variant

The front screen on the Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE in Black and Moto Razr 2025 in Spring Bud (Green)

I used the Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE and Razr 2025. This budget foldable is best

Someone holding the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL.

5 big things we expect to see at the Pixel 10 event on August 20

The front of the Galaxy Z Fold 7

One UI 8: Everything you need to know about the new Samsung Galaxy software

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Google’s confirmed new Pixel phones, a watch and buds, now we’ve probably seen them too

The display on the Google Pixel Watch 3.

Four features the new Pixel Watch 4 needs to have

Google Pixel 9 Pro and Pixel 9 Pro XL in hand.

Google Pixel 10 Pro colors leak point to less exciting options than Pixel 10

A person opening the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold.

Three Galaxy Z Fold 7 features the Pixel 10 Pro Fold should borrow

A person holding the Google Pixel 9, showing the camera.

Google shows us the Pixel 10 for the first time, but it’s actually a different phone

Come take a look at our first official view of the Pixel 10 Pro.
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Striking Google Pixel 10 renders offer up eye-catching, multi-colored teaser

Four fresh colors might be heading to the Pixel 10, and Limoncello has caught our eye already.
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Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 on test: a sudden cinematic twist

If you're a movie fan, the Z Flip 7 has some serious chops.
The Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold, Pixel 9 Pro, and Pixel 9's screens.

Google Pixel 10 launch date confirmed with multiple devices teased

The Pixel 10 launch is just a few weeks away.
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Google confirms merging Chrome OS and Android into one platform

Why it matters: Google’s push to blend Chrome OS and Android could supercharge affordable laptops like Chromebooks, making them more versatile for work and play. This move echoes Apple’s seamless ecosystem across iPadOS and macOS, potentially shaking up the PC market where Windows dominates but innovation lags. What’s happening: In a bombshell interview, Google’s Android […]
Someone holding the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold, showing the back of the phone.

I’m excited for the Pixel 10 Pro Fold, but it could let us down in one area

Google's tipped to deny its most expensive phone a top spec.
The display on the Google Pixel Watch 3.

Last chance to get the best Android smartwatch at lowest-ever price for Prime Day

We tagged the Google Pixel Watch 3 as the best smartwatch for Android, and you can get its 45mm, Wi-Fi model at its lowest-ever price of $285 for Prime Day.
Person holding the Google Pixel 9.

It’s critical to buy the Google Pixel 9 today if you want it’s best ever price

The Google Pixel 9 is at its best Amazon price of the year, and the lowest we've seen since November.
The Google Pixel 9 Pro XL, the Google Pixel 9 Pro, and Google Pixel 9 all next to each other.

Act Fast! Google Pixel 9 phones are going to cost hundreds more soon

Google's initial offers on Google Pixel 9 phones end soon.
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5 Android 16 tips and tricks you can try on your Pixel right now

Android 16 brings a bunch of next-gen tricks to the table, but after testing it for months, I highly recommend these five features to all enthusiasts.
Leaked render of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 showing its front and rear profiles.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7: Everything we know so far

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 is likely to be the next phone in Samsung's premium foldable range. What can you expect from it? We've rounded up all the leaks.
A person holding the Google Pixel 8 Pro.

Save over $700 when you buy the Google Pixel 8 Pro today

The Google Pixel 8 Pro is available with a $400 discount from the Google Store, and you'll also get the Google Pixel Watch 2 (LTE) and Google Pixel 8 Pro Case for free.
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Why is my phone not making or receiving calls?

Smartphone not doing the job it's supposed to do? Fear not, for we have every conceivable solution for when your cell phone is not making or receiving calls.
A side-view of a closed Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6.

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7: Everything you need to know

Summer is fast approaching, and that means it won’t be long before we see Samsung’s new Galaxy Z Flip 7 make its debut. While the Galaxy Z Flip 6 is a top-notch foldable, it also felt like Samsung phoned it in last year. It offered mostly modest improvements over the Z Flip 5, with the […]
Nothing OS 2.0 on the Nothing Phone 2.

Nothing Phone 3 will be future proofed to 2032, but it’s missing one flagship feature

Nothing has been steadily revealing information about the Phone 3, and it's dropped two more nuggets of information for us.
A person taking the Google Pixel 9a out of a pocket.

These are the 4 best alternatives to the Google Pixel 9a

I've used most of the best Android phones, and there are now more and more options if you're on a budget. Here are my favorite 4 alternatives to Google's Pixel 9a series.
Google Home icon on home screen.

How to use the Google Home app on a computer

Want to add Google Home's smart controls to your computer? While there's no desktop app, you can try one of these workarounds to get Google Home on your PC.
Android 16 logo on Google Pixel 6a held in hand.

Android 16: everything you need to know

Here's everything about Android 16, from its release date, to the list of eligible devices and features that make the cut for the final release.
The Android 16 logo on the screen of the Pixel 9 Pro Fold

My Android 16 update made me jealous of iOS 26… but it shouldn’t

As someone who’s a sucker for a software update, Android 16 should be a momentous occasion - so why am I feeling flat?
Android 16 logo on Google Pixel 6a kept on the edge of a table.

Android 16 is now available to download, and here are 3 reasons why you should

Android 16 introduces the most comprehensive set of safety features and promises to take the tablet experience into the realm of meaningful computing.
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Check your gadgets: FBI warns millions of streaming devices infected by malware

The FBI is warning that your TV streaming box or other smart devices could be infected with BADBOX 2.0 malware, turning them into a criminal botnet. Learn the signs of infection and the steps to protect your home network.
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4 phones you can buy instead of the Motorola Razr 2025

The Razr 2025 is one of the best flip phones right now, thanks to its affordable price, but there are other phones that you may consider instead. Here are four alternatives to choose!

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