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The Pixel 11 Pro is setting a dangerous precedent for Android upgrades
RAM downgrades and price increases aren't the only bad news Pixel owners can expect moving forward as AI features grow.
I found a free, open-source Android app that replaced 8 other apps I used to rely on
Image Toolbox is a single app for all your media-related tasks, and it's replaced numerous single-purpose apps on my Android phone.
5 Android safety features you probably aren’t using — and how to turn them on
Android has some fantastic health and safety features baked in, but they aren't all enabled by default. Here's how to fix that.
The 8BitDo Ultimate 2C Is One of the Best PC Gaming Controllers Under $50, and It's Less Than Half That Price
Compatible with Windows PC, Android, and Steam Deck.
The 256GB Nintendo Switch 2 Memory Card Drops to the Lowest Price I've Ever Seen
Officially licensed by Nintendo and made by Samsung.
Google is giving you more control over your shared photo location data
Google revealed that a new Android Photo Picker API is rolling out. It will give you more control over the location data in shared photos.
Today’s Top Deals: Pokémon Mega Zygarde ex Premium, $12 Star Wars Outlaws, Samsung Gaming Monitor
And don’t miss plenty of other excellent discounts heading into the weekend
The MacRumors Show: Michael Fisher Talks iPhone Ultra
YouTuber Michael Fisher, known as "MrMobile," joins us on this week's episode of The MacRumors Show to talk through key rumors about the "iPhone Ultra" and how the device could compare to rivals. Subscribe to The MacRumors Show YouTube channel for more videos Michael has covered the foldable phone category since 2019 and personally owned or reviewed nearly every major device in it, from the original Galaxy Fold to Samsung's newly redesigned Galaxy Z Fold8.
Samsung's Absolutely Massive 57" Dual 4K Gaming Monitor Drops to the Lowest Price I've Ever Seen
Bigger is better.
Samsung Galaxy S26 FE gets an early unboxing, revealing key design details
A Samsung Galaxy S26 FE unboxing leak reveals the phone's design, cameras, display, and more ahead of its August 27 launch.
Android Car Malware Spreads Through Built-In Updaters for Ad Fraud, Proxy Botnet
New malware abuses DoFun Android head unit updaters to deliver JarService, run ad fraud, and download the Zhima reverse proxy module.
Finally, Apple Pay is coming to WalMart stores in the US
Starting August 24, WalMart is expanding its payment options with tap to pay, after years of not allowing payment services like Apple Pay and Google Pay.
Smartphone Sales Are Falling Worldwide, But Apple Keeps Growing
Apple gained ground in India, Latin America, and Europe even as all three markets contracted, according to a new series of Counterpoint Research reports. Between late March and the beginning of August, Indian smartphone sales ran 14% behind the equivalent stretch of 2025, and the market slipped for three straight weeks once major promotions in July had finished.
I tried Android 17 QPR2 Beta 3 — these 3 features completely changed my Pixel
Android 17 QPR2 Beta 3 recently rolled out to Pixel phones. After using it for a few days, I already love a few new features.
Samsung’s unexpected Galaxy S8 and Note 8 update is now reaching more users
Samsung is expanding its latest Galaxy S8 and Note 8 update beyond the US, but the reason for the rollout remains unclear.
Did you know the Gallery app on your Samsung phone has a secret menu? Here’s how to find it
Album locks, PDF creation, timeline view, and plenty more — Samsung Gallery has it all. It's just hiding it from you.
5 Android phones you should buy instead of the Pixel 11 Pro XL
The Pixel 11 Pro XL is Google's latest flagship, but a price hike makes it an awkward choice with so many excellent alternatives.
The best PS3 emulator on Android just got online play
ARMSX3 is the latest PS3 emulator on Android, and it just gained online play and a variety of compatibility improvements.
The Galaxy S26 Ultra’s red screen fix saga is finally (almost) over
Samsung has a software fix for the Galaxy S26's red screen bug, and the update to deliver it could nearly be ready for release.
This Galaxy S26 FE leak just exposed the full color palette
The Galaxy S26 FE has leaked once again. This time, the leak shows off the phone from multiple angles and reveals the full color palatte.
CarPlay the driving force deciding the choice between two nearly identical cars
GM's decision to drop CarPlay is being put to the test, with a nearly identical CarPlay version outselling its Chevy counterpart by an increasingly wide margin.
Galaxy S26 FE breaks cover in new case leak
Samsung's official magnetic cases for the Galaxy S26 FE have reportedly leaked through an online retail listing.
The 27" Samsung OLED Gaming Monitor Drops to $265 for Select Customers, But You Can Game the System
Reload, reload, reload.
Gemini’s Daily Brief could soon land on your Pixel’s lock screen
We have exclusively uncovered development on a dedicated Gemini Daily Brief option accessible via the At a Glance lock screen widget.