Ben Schoon

Rambler in Gboard is perhaps one of the best Pixel 11 features, delivering powerful voice-to-text backed up by AI models. Once you’ve used it, it’s hard to switch back to anything else, but the Microsoft-owned SwiftKey is testing out a new “AI voice” feature that brings the core functionality of Pixel 11’s Rambler to basically any other Android phone.

MediaTek has unveiled its latest flagship chipset in the Dimensity 9600 Pro, a chip built on TSMC’s latest 2nm process.

GM has been stubbornly standing by its decision to axe Android Auto and Apple CarPlay from many of its newer vehicles in recent years, despite loud and constant negative feedback from consumers. In its latest software update for two new trucks, GM has found the “sweet spot” for implementing Android Auto and CarPlay, but it’s unclear if that compromise will extend to other vehicles.

Samsung is now selling its Galaxy S26 series flagships at a discount with refurbished models available for around $200 off.

Switching from iPhone to Android is a process that’s getting continually better and, in a new ad, Samsung pokes fun at the drama often associated with switching through the lens of some reality TV stars.

In the wake of iPhone Duo, Samsung is reportedly considering an early release for a Galaxy Z TriFold sequel.

Oppo has officially shown off its new Find X10 series ahead of a launch later this month, confirming three phones and a September 22 launch date.

In the era of RAMageddon, the price hikes just keep coming. Samsung has left its Galaxy S26 untouched thus far, but a new report suggest prices hikes of around $100 could be on the way.

While the speedometer has been hit or miss for some Android Auto users as of late, Google Maps is now confirmed to be rolling out speed limits and a speedometer that show at all times, even when you don’t have a destination selected.

Apple’s first foldable is here and, shocker, it didn’t exactly reinvent the foldable, but the iPhone Duo did get some of the most important aspects right, and will give the Android side of the conversation some things to work on too.

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Dbrand is definitely best-known for its flashy skins and bombastic personality, but the company is now launching a more subtle brand in “MNML,” aiming to offer dead-simple cases that are comfortable and have good quality. These are available for the latest Pixel 11 Pro phones and, in person, they certainly get the job done.

Life with USB-C is great, except for the one nagging problem that’s been there since the beginning – you never really know what you’re getting. While it’s not quite the “Wild West” anymore, I was thrilled to see that someone finally made a collection of USB-C cables that not only do what they say they’ll do, but literally have their specs printed on the cable itself.

Following some past leaks, another new report reveals basically everything about the upcoming “Lenovo Googlebook 15” including its full specs, but without a price tag.

Walmart has the best deals in Google TV with its Onn series and, right now, a relatively wide restock has brought the Onn 4K Pro back for many not long after Google TV Streamer saw a pretty major price hike.

Trackers like Apple’s AirTag have been a great piece of added utility to the mobile ecosystem, and every option has a slightly different look and feel. Samsung’s Galaxy SmartTag 3 is rumored to be launching soon and, thanks to a pair of leaks, we know exactly what to expect.

Word has been out on a new pair of open-ear Galaxy Buds from Samsung and, now, a detailed leak shows off the design as well as some of the features of “Galaxy Buds On.”

Following a more affordable pair of over-ear headphones that launched earlier this year, Nothing is reportedly gearing up to launch “Headphone (1) Pro” later this month.

YouTube is starting its fourth season as the home of NFL Sunday Ticket and, ahead of Week 1 games, an overview of availability and pricing has been detailed, including a big discount for new customers.