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My old Pixel keeps getting AI features Apple wants a newer iPhone for
My Pixel 8a keeps gaining AI tools while Apple’s newest model leaves the standard iPhone 17 behind, and that gap says plenty about long-term support.
Your Living Room Smart TV Just Got a Privacy Boost with MacPaw’s ClearVPN
Smart TVs are no longer just for streaming shows, as they are now just as connected as your phone. MacPaw is extending it's ClearVPN to Apple TV and Android TV, bringing privacy protection to the screen you use most in your living room.
The Razr Fold now gets along better with iPhones thanks to AirDrop
The Motorola Razr Fold is now the first Motorola phone to support AirDrop-style file sharing with Apple devices through Google’s Quick Share
Android 17 makes it harder for bad actors to guess and crack the PIN on your phone
Android 17 adds tougher lock-screen protections that limit failed PIN and password attempts, extend lockout timers, detect duplicate guesses, and make brute-force attacks harder
Huawei MatePad Pro Max beats Apple’s iPad Pro to become the thinnest 13-inch tablet
Huawei's MatePad Pro Max undercuts Apple's iPad Pro on thickness with flagship hardware, but software limitations could still influence buyers.
Google Play’s latest speed boost goes way beyond the phone
Google Play Store v52.1 is rolling out with performance changes aimed at smoother app installs across Android phones, watches, TVs, tablets, and car systems, plus AI labels and new game video tools.
Minimal Phone 2 looks like a deliberate antidote to doomscrolling
Minimal Phone 2 is being teased as a calmer smartphone with a keyboard, aluminum body, and improved software, but key details still need to land before it can prove itself.
OpenClaw lands on Android and iOS, turning your phone into a control hub for your AI agent
OpenClaw, the open source AI agent, just launched native iOS and Android apps that pair with your own self hosted gateway.
XChat finally lands on Android, bringing encrypted messaging beyond X
X has officially launched XChat for Android, bringing its standalone encrypted messaging app to Google's mobile platform.
As iPads get pricier, Motorola’s Pad 70 Pro arrives as a solid option… just not for US buyers yet
The Moto Pad 70 Pro packs a 144Hz 3.5K screen, Snapdragon 8s Gen 4, JBL quad speakers, and Moto Pen Pro stylus in the box, but only in India for now.
In the last hours of Prime Day, I found the best deals to save you the regret of missing out
The best last-minute Prime Day 2026 deals on smartphones, earbuds, smartwatches, and more, hand-picked before the sale ends tonight.
I found two Prime Day budget charger deals that don’t feel like cable-drawer junk
These Anker and Belkin Prime Day charger deals are cheap, practical, and from brands I’d trust more than random wall-wart roulette.
We finally got a peek at Android 17’s Nintendo DS-like gaming trick
Android 17’s foldable gaming mode splits the screen into gameplay and virtual controller zones, making folding phones feel more like compact gaming handhelds.
I checked the Prime Day budget phone deals, and these two are the ones worth buying
These Pixel 10a and Moto G Play Prime Day deals hit two different budget lanes: better features or the lowest useful price.
You may see new ways to pay for Android apps and subscriptions starting next week
Starting June 30, Android users in the US, UK, and EU may beging seeing new ways to pay for apps and subscriptions as Google expands billing options on the Play Store.
You don’t need to overpay for a premium Android tablet with this Galaxy Tab S11 deal
Samsung’s Galaxy Tab S11 gets a Prime Day price cut, making its AMOLED screen, slim design, and included S Pen much easier to justify for Android tablet shoppers right now.
I dug through Prime Day’s smartwatch deals so you don’t have to, and these are the winners
The best Prime Day 2026 smartwatch deals include all-time-low prices on the Galaxy Watch Ultra, Pixel Watch 4, Apple Watch Series 11, and more.
Prime Day 2026 smartphone deals are everywhere, but these are the ones I’d actually buy
From the Galaxy Z Fold 7 at $1,499 to the Galaxy A17 5G at $142.49, these are the Prime Day 2026 smartphone deals actually worth buying.
Google Meet finally lands on Android Auto, giving you one less excuse to skip a meeting
Google Meet is rolling out widely on Android Auto, letting drivers join scheduled meetings and audio calls from their car's display, months after the same feature arrived on Apple CarPlay.
Vivo X300 Ultra Review: So close to perfection it hurts
The Vivo X300 Ultra is more than just a camera phone. It is a complete flagship package that delivers outstanding photography, excellent battery life, top-tier performance, and a polished software experience.
HMD’s next phone has leaked, and I’m tired of seeing the same iPhone-copycat design again and again
The HMD Luma 2 has leaked with a 6.75-inch 120Hz display, 6,000mAh battery, and a design that borrows heavily from the iPhone 17 Pro.
Google’s updated migration tool takes the pain out of iPhone to Android switching
Google's upgraded Android Switch tool adds support for app data migration, iMessage transfers, passkeys, eSIMs, and more as it rolls out to Android 17 devices.
Google’s June 2026 Pixel Drop arrives with floating app bubbles, screen reactions and many new AI tools
Google has started rolling out Android 17 and its June Pixel Drop update, which adds Bubbles, Screen Reactions, AI music creation, smarter calling features, and new Pixel Watch safety tools.
Android 17 is about to make gaming on foldables way better
Android 17 is doubling down on mobile gaming with a new foldable-friendly layout, customizable controller mappings, and performance tweaks aimed at reducing stutters.
Google releases Android 17 for Pixel phones
Android 17 is rolling out to Pixel devices today with Bubbles, Screen Reactions, foldable gaming mode, and major security upgrades.
Commodore’s flip phone runs Android apps, but it’s the retro looks that’ll convince you to get one
Commodore’s Callback 8020 revives the flip phone with Android app support, Sailfish OS, blocked distractions, and retro hardware aimed at people who want useful tools without the usual scroll traps.
Android 17: Everything we know so far
Android 17 is in its final pre-release stages and could release anytime soon. Before it goes official, here’s everything you need to know about it.
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