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Samsung’s Galaxy Z TriFold is a very limited release, with new units reportedly on the way as demand increases. Apparently, some of those fortunate enough to get the Galaxy Z TriFold while they were in stock are seeing dead display issues, though it looks like it isn’t widespread.
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Google’s Play system updates haven’t touched Samsung Galaxy devices in some time, dating back to mid-2025. According to more than a few reports, those updates have resumed. At least, for now.
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The Pixel 10a is already positioned as an ultra-affordable phone from Google, and recent leaks paint it as a capable one, at that. The latest reports state that Google is sending out discount codes to users before the full Pixel 10a launch later today, making it even harder to pass up.
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Surfacing reports suggest that Samsung held out as long as it could in previous years, but current RAM and chip increases are creating a situation in which Samsung can’t hold out any longer and must increase the launch price of the Galaxy S26. It’s raise prices or nothing.
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Samsung’s Galaxy series, especially as you reach the high-end in price, seems to want to cater to professional video more every year. After adding pro video codecs, Samsung is now offering the option to connect up to two 24-bit audio inputs via Bluetooth with an “Advanced Audio” app.
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The Galaxy S26 still hasn’t been officially announced, but that hasn’t stopped case manufacturers from launching accessories for it. The good news is that, unlike the Galaxy S26 phones themselves, it doesn’t look like accessories are getting a price increase.
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It’s a tale as old as time. Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy Buds 4 have leaked, almost a full week before the company’s launch event.
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Up is down and down is up in Android 17 Beta 1. The first iteration of Google’s Android 17 update brings back a familiar design in place of the Pixel Launcher’s immovable search bar.
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Samsung may have been a little too ahead of its time when it announced plans for a smart home robot powered by, you guessed it, AI. The product appears to have been shelved, as Ballie vanishes from Samsung’s website.
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Sony officially released its flagship WF-1000XM6 earbuds with what appears to be a plethora of thoughtful touches, including 32-bit audio processing reserved for high-end earbuds.
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The new Google Maps custom car icons have been available for a year, and more recently, the existence of custom icons in the Android Auto build. A new APK teardown report alleges that Google is preparing to bring that car color and icon picker to Android Auto displays, too.
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Cloud gaming has been on a tear, with Nvidia at the forefront, with compatibility changes a frequent occurrence. The latest addition is Fire TVs, with an app coming to users on Amazon’s OS.
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New research predicts that the Android and iOS foldable markets will be dominated by book-style devices rather than smaller clamshell designs, and manufacturers are already placing greater emphasis on premium, productivity-focused devices.
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There have been growing reports of Google Pixel users experiencing Wi-Fi and/or Bluetooth issues after a January 2026 update. Here’s how many of you should feel validated.
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In a few days, Samsung will announce the Galaxy S26 series and the key changes that come with it, and newly leaked specs detail those changes ahead of time. They aren’t as dramatic as some may have hoped.
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The last time the AAWireless TWO Android Auto adapter was on sale for under $45, it didn’t last long at all.
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SteelSeries positions the new Arctis Nova Elite headphones as a premium high-res option for gamers, but in reality, it might be a premium option for all users. These headphones have some neat tricks up their sleeve that make them one of the best choices, no matter where you are.
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Blink, and you might miss it; Sony posted a very short, very dark teaser showing off what looks like the WF-1000XM6 earbuds. The teaser confirms the company will announce the earbuds next week.
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The Galaxy S26 Ultra is getting its fair share of leaks right before launch, as is the custom. The latest renders are 360-degree views of Samsung’s premium flagship.
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Just in case you own the book and subscribe to Spotify Premium, the music streaming giant is adding a feature called “Page Match.” It’s essentially Google Lens for finding your place in the audiobook using a picture of your actual book.
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Rising manufacturing and RAM prices have affected nearly all corners of the gaming and tech markets, and even Valve, the giant behind Steam, isn’t immune. Valve still can’t say when the Steam Machine will start shipping and for what price, but it’s still aiming for the first half of 2026.
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The Galaxy S21 series will no longer get quarterly updates from Samsung as it reaches the end of its supported life.
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Insider reports indicate that Samsung is prioritizing development on Galaxy Z Fold 8 and other larger form factors over the smaller Galaxy Z Flip, planning to produce more of the former than in previous years.
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A week after users began experiencing an issue with the Tidal app in Android Auto, the company has announced that a fix for a very specific bug is incoming.
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