The Nothing Phone (3) might pack its fair share of controversial design decisions, but that doesn’t mean it’s not a sturdy piece of tech.
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He’s been covering all things Android since 2021 when he joined the team at Android Police, serving as both News Editor and Phones Editor throughout his tenure. Prior to professionally covering Android and all things smartphones, he was just a passionate enthusiast, having purchased his first Android device — HTC’s Thunderbolt — back in 2011.
Will has a degree in video production he occasionally remembers to use, but his real love lies in both writing and podcasting. He’s constantly fascinated — and sometimes frustrated — by the ever-evolving shape of consumer technology, and enjoys bringing that sense of affection and curiosity to everything he produces.
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If your curated Reddit feed isn’t returning any posts, you’re not alone. Reddit appears to be completely inaccessible in the company’s latest outage.
Expand Expanding CloseGalaxy Tab S11 Ultra surfaces in first leak with fewer cameras, smaller display notch
Samsung’s latest lineup of foldables might’ve launched just last week, but as a new leak shows, that doesn’t mean we’re done with Galaxy devices for the year.
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The Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Flip 7 represent a big leap forward for Samsung’s mobile arm, but they’re far from perfect devices. In a new interview, we’re getting some insight into the sacrifices made to achieve these new designs, and whether the S Pen could make a comeback in the future.
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Google Keep could be getting a big upgrade to how the app handles search, allowing you to actually find specific details within a single note rather than having to sort through every document you’ve ever created.
Expand Expanding CloseSamsung claws back a chunk of the global smartphone market amid tariff uncertainty
Samsung continued to grow its global smartphone sales lead over this past quarter, even as the rest of the market began to experience slowdown amid the looming threat of tariffs from the US.
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After months of rumors, Google’s Android head has confirmed that ChromeOS is being combined with the company’s mobile platform.
Expand Expanding CloseNo one should buy Samsung’s cheaper Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE at full price
This week’s Unpacked might have been Samsung’s most successful launch in ages. Both the Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Galaxy Z Flip 7 offer some pretty substantial improvements over their direct predecessors, with slimmer builds and larger displays — exactly what fans have been asking for. And while neither device is perfect, they each go a long way in quelling discussions around Samsung’s recent output.
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Welcome to episode 61 of Pixelated, a podcast by 9to5Google. This week, we’re unpacking Galaxy Unpacked, exploring everything Samsung announced at this week’s foldable-focused event. We also discuss some new Circle to Search tricks on Android and debate whether Gemini for Wear OS is the wrist-based assistant we’ve been waiting for.
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HMD, the company behind Nokia, calls it quits on the US smartphone market
The US mobile market just got a little tighter, as HMD has confirmed it’s pulling business out of the States due to “a challenging geopolitical and economic environment.”
Expand Expanding CloseSamsung delivers a pretty weak excuse for the Galaxy Z Fold 7’s battery capacity
Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 7 has arrived with a whole slate of upgrades — at the cost of S Pen support, that is. But despite this year’s big-screen foldable feeling wholly reinvented, there’s one element that’s gone ignored for yet another year: battery capacity.
Expand Expanding CloseSamsung says its ‘tri-fold’ device is coming by the end of 2025
Unpacked came and went without an expected tease of its long-rumored tri-fold device, but it sounds like fans won’t be waiting too much longer to get our hands on it.
Expand Expanding CloseSamsung really, really wants Galaxy Note owners to upgrade to a new foldable
The Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Flip 7 appear to be what Samsung fans and critics alike have been demanding from the company for generations. Slimmer builds, larger displays, and even more powerful chipsets — what’s not to like? But ironically enough, Samsung might be hoping its latest Z-series lineup is enough to convince anyone with an aging Note device to make the plunge, even as S Pen compatibility is ripped away from that big, foldable display.
Expand Expanding CloseHere are the Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Flip 7 trade-in values, with big boosts for Notes
Samsung’s latest foldables are finally here, and in many ways, they’re the next-gen leaps we’ve been begging the company to make. From the ultra-thin — albeit not record-setting — Galaxy Z Fold 7 to the expansive cover screen found on the Galaxy Z Flip 7, it’s looking like a great year to upgrade, and thankfully, Samsung’s trade-in program is here to help.
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Samsung is finally bringing DeX support to the Galaxy Z Flip 7
After years of requests, Samsung is finally bringing DeX to the Galaxy Z Flip series, starting with the Galaxy Z Flip 7.
Expand Expanding CloseGemini Live will natively support the Galaxy Z Flip 7’s cover screen
Google is announcing some big changes to how Gemini works on flip phones today, starting with Samsung’s all-new Galaxy Z Flip 7.
Expand Expanding CloseGalaxy Z Flip 7 packs a larger cover screen and Exynos into a slimmer body for $1,100
After a fairly lackluster outing last year, Samsung finally took the stage at Unpacked in New York this morning to announce the Galaxy Z Flip 7. So far, it’s looking like the upgrade many of us expected last year, and despite the addition of the cheaper Flip 7 FE to the lineup, it’s sticking at the same price.
Expand Expanding CloseLast-minute Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7, Flip 7, and Watch 8 leaks reveal all but their pricing
Samsung’s latest Galaxy Unpacked event is less than 24 hours away, but if you don’t feel like waiting, this latest leak tells you practically everything you’d want to know about the company’s latest foldables and smartwatches.
Expand Expanding CloseOne of Google’s Pixel 10 prototypes just leaked on a Chinese auction site
If there’s one thing to know about a Pixel pre-launch news cycle, it’s that Google’s going to experience plenty of leaks — some from unexpected places.
Expand Expanding CloseSamsung’s slimmer Galaxy S26 Ultra could include a new 12MP telephoto lens, leak says
With Samsung’s latest round of foldables all but launched, it’s time to start turning our attention to Samsung’s next flagship launch. So far, early leaks have the Galaxy S26 Ultra shaping up to be something a little more impressive than its predecessors.
Expand Expanding CloseTecno looks to steal Samsung’s spotlight with latest tri-fold concept phone
Tecno is no stranger to futuristic concept phones, usually winning over fans at conventions like MWC with new — albeit not-ready-for-primetime — hardware. Ahead of Samsung’s upcoming showing at Unpacked this week, the brand is teasing a first look its latest tri-fold invention.
Expand Expanding CloseLatest leak paints a nearly-complete picture of Galaxy Z Fold 7, Flip 7, and Flip 7 FE specs
Just two days out from Unpacked, it’s time for yet another foldables leak from Samsung. This time, though, we could be looking at at least one surprising detour from previous rumors.
Expand Expanding ClosePixelated 060: Much Ado About Nothing
Welcome to episode 60 of Pixelated, a podcast by 9to5Google. This week, Damien, Abner, and Will talk through Nothing’s latest launch event, including the company’s first flagship Android phone, the Nothing Phone (3). From its divisive design to its new Glyph Matrix display, there’s a lot to take in, as the company seemingly pivots towards a more premium market.
The trio also speculate on what Gemini’s new four-color icon could mean for the future of Google as a company. Is this simply about aligning the logo with Google’s standard theming, or does it tell us something about where Search and Gemini are headed in the future?
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Galaxy S26 Ultra battery rumors suggest a familiar capacity, faster charging speeds
Samsung might have a foldable launch on the horizon, but that doesn’t mean a new leak can’t have us looking forward to what’s next for its non-folding flagships.
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