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Expand Expanding CloseGalaxy Z Flip 8 is mostly unchanged, but at least it’s not getting thicker like the Razr
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Expand Expanding CloseSamsung quietly increased the price of two Galaxy Z Fold 7 models
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US Mobile is teasing a major hybrid mobile plan that opts for Starlink as a home internet provider. The company says it might not use Starlink in the future as more options become available, but the plan it’s releasing will cost less than $50 with no data cap.
Expand Expanding CloseMotorola slapped sudden price increases on the Moto G series right after its new model went live
It looks like Motorola went in and increased the price of several Moto G (2026) models right after the literally hours-old Moto G Stylus was released at $499. Those phones are now much closer to the recent release’s price point, with an average increase of $100.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Pixel is perfectly positioned for the ‘only bright spot’ in 2026’s smartphone market
The smartphone market is likely to undergo more change as memory prices show no let-up, and recent data suggests devices like the Google Pixel series are positioned to get the most sales benefit out of another tough year.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Maps wants to suggest review contributions using your photo library and Gemini
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Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Photos adding ‘AI Enhance’ button and video playback speed controls, rolling out now
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Expand Expanding CloseGalaxy Z Fold ‘Wide’ will be easier to handle as One UI 9 leaks spout
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Expand Expanding CloseNothing’s limited-edition yellow headphones go live, $199
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Expand Expanding CloseThese solid Galaxy S26 Ultra cases are our favorites, and a few have hidden features
The Galaxy S26 Ultra is a premium phone – hands-down. What that means is it needs a case, and the excuse that Qi2 works without a case is useless in this instance, thanks to the Samsung. From cases with “Aaron” buttons to hidden visuals, these options are our favorites.
Expand Expanding ClosePixel 11 Pro XL leak is the most boring one yet, very little changes [Gallery]
We’ve seen a handful of Pixel 11 leaks, being handed out in order from smallest to largest device. Where every other Pixel 11 iteration has changed in some way, the Pixel 11 Pro XL shows almost no alterations in this leak. This first look shows CAD renders of Google’s next largest release.
Expand Expanding CloseGmail just made changing your email address so much easier; here’s how
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Expand Expanding CloseAnthropic’s leaked Claude code was an internal error, not an attack
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Expand Expanding CloseNothing plans to release AI smart glasses next year after CEO Carl Pei changes mind
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Expand Expanding CloseYouTube’s conversational ‘Ask’ button is rolling out to TV apps
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Expand Expanding CloseGalaxy Watch users in the US can finally track their blood pressure after years of waiting
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Expand Expanding ClosePixel Watch users get alerts when they leave their phone – here’s how to turn them on
The Pixel Watch has a new-to-it feature that alerts you if you’ve left your phone behind. Even if it’s the option is a little late to the party, you’re going to want to turn it on.
Expand Expanding CloseSamsung built a motion sickness app for Galaxy Buds, but you can try it on any earbuds
Samsung just released a new app called “Hearapy” to reduce motion sickness. It works by playing specific audio frequencies, quelling travel nausea for up to two hours with a quick session.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle’s Gemini AI and Pixel phones are going to show up a lot during the 2026 World Cup
Google made several key deals to ensure its products would be integrated into the upcoming FIFA World Cup 2026, including sponsorships and partnerships with some of the biggest national teams – Argentina and France.
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Galaxy phones are getting AirDrop support now – here’s how to use it
Samsung has figured out a way to add AirDrop to the Galaxy series, and it isn’t some finicky workaround – it’s the real deal. This quick guide will show you how it works.
Expand Expanding CloseAndroid 17 Beta 3 splits Wi-Fi and mobile data into separate Quick Settings tiles
For a very, very long time, Android has combined mobile data and Wi-Fi into one Quick Settings button. It looks like data and Wi-Fi are splitting up in the latest Android 17 Beta 3 update.
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