Review: The Galaxy Z Fold 8’s new shape isn’t for you – it’s for everyone
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UAG fixed my biggest Galaxy phone complaint with the Z Fold 8
Since Samsung insists on a camera design that stacks instead of spans, the Galaxy Z Fold 8 series, like many Galaxy phones, is naturally incompatible with magnetic accessories. UAG fixed that with one simple design change.
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As Samsung’s pre-order perks for the Galaxy Z Fold 8 come to an end, the company continues to advertise its new form factor as a perfect fit for “full-screen” video, which is a pretty big departure from the reality of using this new foldable.
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Ahead of the Pixel 11 launch, Google Contacts for Android has gained strings detailing upcoming support for HiLight.
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Mid-week Android game and app deals: Exile, Last Survivor, Summer Catchers, Thronefall, more
Your afternoon lineup of the best Android game and app deals is now ready, including titles like Last Survivor: Survival Pro, Exile: Wasteland Survival PRO, RPG Knight Bewitched 2, Summer Catchers, Thronefall, Lichtspeer, and more. The Galaxy Z Fold 8, Fold 8 Ultra, and Flip 8 pre-order deals are live for today and tomorrow from Samsung, but Best Buy and Amazon are shipping most configs much quicker, these 2026 Galaxy phones start from just $345 today, and we have the best Amazon price ever on the official 25W Qi2 Google Pixelsnap Charger with Stand at 40% off. The apps await below.
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Ring’s renter-friendly ‘Peephole’ camera gets a 2K upgrade starting at $99
Amazon’s Ring is upgrading its clever Peephole Cam with 2K resolution, and it’s available for pre-order now.
Expand Expanding CloseNothing is using AI-generated people to show off its new earbuds – everyone hates it [Gallery]
Yesterday Nothing’s CMF brand launched a new pair of pretty cool open-ear earbuds, but a big part of the online discussion is around the AI-generated images the company keeps posting.
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Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai announced changes to the Google DeepMind team today, including a new role for Demis Hassabis.
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Deals: Best Galaxy Fold 8 pre-order offers still live, Galaxy phones from $345, Google Pixelsnap Charger 40% off, more
While pre-order deals are still live on Galaxy Z Fold 8, Fold 8 Ultra, and Flip 8 ahead of delivery this week, Best Buy and Amazon are actually still shipping pre-order deals as soon as Monday (or sooner). And for those side-stepping the pricey new foldable flagships, we have a series of 2026 Galaxy A series phones starting down as low as $345 today alongside the launch deal on the brand new CMF Clip Pro open earbuds at $79 and the best price we have ever tracked on 25W Qi2 Google Pixelsnap Charger with Stand at $42 (40% off). Check it all out below.
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Google clearing out official Pixel 10 cases ahead of Pixel 11 launch
Ahead of next week’s Pixel 11 launch, Google is clearing out some of its official Pixel 10 series cases with discounts available.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Chrome now supports Netflix in 4K, just not on all machines
You can finally watch Netflix content in 4K resolution through the Google Chrome browser, but it only works on one platform.
Expand Expanding ClosePixel Watch 5 leaked marketing images surface one week before launch
Google’s marketing images for the Pixel Watch 5 have sprouted up online, and they dive a little deeper into some of the specs we already knew, while outlining some new ones at the same time.
Expand Expanding CloseSamsung confirms Galaxy Z Fold 8’s record-breaking sales numbers as pre-order deals are ending
Following reports from the media, Samsung has officially confirmed the initial record-breaking sales numbers for its Galaxy Z Fold 8 right as pre-order deals are coming to their end.
Expand Expanding CloseSunbird launches its iMessage for Android app, expecting you to trust it in the name of blue bubbles
Sudden life has been breathed into the iMessage for Android messaging app, Sunbird, after hanging out in a purgatorial beta for several years following security concerns.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Assistant shutting down on Android and Wear OS in September
As expected, Google Assistant is going away in 2026, and the company just provided a September 4 date for Android.
Expand Expanding CloseHas Google Chrome been randomly signing you out of your accounts? [Poll]
A weird issue floating around Google Chrome users for the past couple of months randomly signs users out of their accounts – have you run into this problem?
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Home will fix broken Familiar Faces alerts on Walmart’s Onn cameras
Google Home is working on a fix for broken Familiar Faces alerts on Walmart’s cheap Onn cameras that integrate similarly to Nest cameras.
Expand Expanding CloseThe Galaxy S26 FE sure does look like a Samsung phone in leaked images
Continuing the trend of Samsung’s “Fan Edition” series, the Galaxy S26 FE has just surfaced in new leaks with another evolution of “yep, that’s a Samsung phone” design.
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WhatsApp is rolling out some new feature updates for group chats, including the ability to tag everyone in the chat with a single “@all” tag.
Expand Expanding CloseHere’s the first Asus Googlebook as the floodgates start to open
Another Googlebook has surfaced online just a day after images of a separate PC maker’s version made an appearance. This is the Asus Googlebook CX9406.
Expand Expanding CloseAndroid 17 August update rolling out with three Pixel 10 fixes
Google is rolling out the August 2026 security patch for Android 17 on the Pixel 8, 8 Pro, 8a, 9, 9 Pro, 9 Pro XL, 9 Pro Fold, 9a, Pixel 10, Pixel 10 Pro, Pixel 10 Pro XL, Pixel 10 Pro Fold, and Pixel 10a.
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Today’s Android app deals and freebies: Knight Bewitched, What Lies Underground, Northgard, more
Your afternoon lineup of the best Android game and app deals is now ready to roll, including titles like RPG Knight Bewitched, What Lies Underground, Knight Bewitched: DX Edition, Northgard, Argo’s Choice: Offline Game, 7Days: Offline Mystery Story, and more. The clock is ticking now on landing some of the giant pre-order deals on the new new Galaxy Z Fold 8, Fold 8 Ultra, and Flip 8, as well as the Galaxy Watch 9 or Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 – you can knock as much as $300 off the watches in the same order as the phone. However, we also have Galaxy Tab S11 at up to $325 off as well as Lenovo’s 14-inch touchscreen Chromebook with the MediaTek Kompanio 540 down at $279 (nearly 50% off). The Android app deals await below.
Read MoreNothing’s new CMF Clip Pro earbuds are $99 with open-ear audio and a clever case
Nothing is launching its second pair of open-ear earbuds, this time under its CMF brand with the CMF Clip Pro now available for $99 – $20 off during its initial launch window.
Expand Expanding CloseShould you buy a new phone now, or wait for the Pixel 11? [Video]
In just over a week, there will be a new Google phone, but with the industry in an odd place, should you wait for the Pixel 11 or just get something else? Find out here.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Password Manager passkeys could be at risk with new ‘Pass-ta-key’ attack
Passkeys are becoming more popular as a safer alternative to traditional passwords, but some cracks are starting to show after one group successfully bypassed Google’s Chrome-based passkeys using what they call the “Pass-ta-key” attack method.
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