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Android 17 QPR1 Beta 8 just landed with all of Google’s latest fixes
Just what you asked for: a new Android 17 QPR1 Beta release to play around with on your Pixel all weekend long.
Inside Beats lab: Outside Apple, because AirPods can't do everything well
Apple has spent 12 years strengthening Beats without folding it into AirPods, preserving a separate brand that can reach Android users, compete at lower prices, and sell products that wouldn't fit under Apple's own name. Here's what it looks like inside the Beats lab.
Motorola leak reveals a potential Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 rival
A new leak has revealed Motorola's unannounced Moto Watch Ultra, complete with a stainless steel case, 50m water resistance, and more.
Cheap Android TV Boxes Pose as Phones and Turn Owners’ Broadband Into Proxies
Fuyao turns cheap Android TV boxes into fake phones for ad fraud and SOCKS5 exit nodes on owners’ broadband.
Galaxy SmartTag 3 leak hints at a redesign with (no) strings attached
Samsung's Galaxy SmartTag 3 could feature a new design, a visible button in center, and one surprising compromise.
5 leaked codenames reveal Samsung’s ambitious multi-device foldable and rollable strategy
A new leak reveals five new codenames for Samsung's foldable plans, including a Fold 9 Ultra, a second TriFold, and a rollable tablet.
Android phones can now back up documents automatically to Google Drive, here’s how
Google is rolling out a new Documents backup option in settings that automatically backs up downloaded files to Google Drive.
Why I’m excited (and a little uneasy) about Android Halo’s always-on AI
Google’s always-on AI feels like the future. I’m just not convinced we’re ready for what it requires, which is a lot of trust.
Exclusive: Here are the Galaxy S26 FE’s camera specs
We've uncovered Samsung Galaxy S26 FE's codename and camera specs, including familiar 50MP main and 8MP telephoto sensors.
Here’s how Samsung’s smart glasses will keep perverts away (hopefully)
Samsung has now detailed privacy measures it will adopt on its upcoming smart glasses to ensure creeps can't film you without consent.
5 reasons I’d buy the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra instead of the Pixel 10 Pro Fold
The Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra costs more than the Pixel 10 Pro Fold, but after using both, I'd still choose Samsung's foldable.
This Android phone maker has created a model with no bezels around the display
TECNO has figured out a way to create phones with truly bezel-less displays and will show off its concept phone at IFA 2026 in September.
MacBook Ultra's New Design Won't Stay Exclusive for Long
The touchscreen and the OLED panel have dominated discussion about Apple's next high-end laptop, but the redesign wrapped around them may prove to be an equally consequential change, largely because it is not expected to stay unique to the machine for long. Bloomberg's Mark Gurman last week laid out Apple's plan to refresh every Mac it sells over the next two years.
Sleuths may have tracked down the bug cooking Galaxy S25 Ultra and S24 Ultra batteries
Galaxy S25 Ultra and Galaxy S24 Ultra users believe they have identified the culprit causing their battery drain and overheating issues.
Senators Demand Apple Commit to Not Buying Chinese Memory Chips
U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer has teamed up with several of his Senate colleagues to demand Apple commit to not purchasing chips from Chinese companies ChangXin Memory Technologies (CXMT) or Yangtze Memory Technologies Co. (YMTC). [PDF] With memory shortages causing Apple to raise the prices of Macs and iPads, the company has been talking with CXMT and YMTC about a chip deal.
Samsung’s Galaxy Watch 9 is $40 off at Costco and comes with over $50 in freebies
A $50 gift card and chargers almost cover the cost of a membership.
Here’s how Samsung’s ‘creaseless’ screens hold up after breaking them in for a week
While the crease on Samsung's new foldables does seem to become more visible after a week of usage, it still feels very smooth.
Spotify’s getting a cool new feature for runners
Spotify listeners on iOS can now generate custom running playlists, with control over genre, BPM, and more.
Amazon launches $399 Samsung 32" M80F monitor deal, now $300 off
Save $300 on Samsung's 32-inch M80F smart monitor at Amazon today, matching the all-time low price of $399.99.
Samsung’s clip-on earbuds may not be the only new Galaxy Buds model in the works
Samsung is working on a second new form factor for the Galaxy Buds line. The new earbuds carry the codename "Buds Canal 5."
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Plus drops $320 to a near-record-low price
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Plus is 32% off at Amazon, with a 4.6-star rating, premium build, and lower price than recent deals.
First look: Gemini could soon help you set up your new Android phone
Google is testing a Gemini AI setup assistant to streamline onboarding for new Android devices. Check it out in action!
You can now play Pokemon Blue, Red, and Yellow directly on Android (unofficially)
Sure, you can emulate the old Pokemon Game Boy games on Android, but an unofficial port is now available, complete with mod support.