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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.
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.
UK plans social media ban for under-16s in major online safety push
The UK government plans to ban social media access for under-16s and introduce stricter protections aimed at reducing harmful online interactions and excessive screen time.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra review: After four months of testing, I can’t part with it
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is the best showcase of consistent excellence and a solid return to innovative streak, despite not being the beefiest warrior in the Android ecosystem.
Google really wants Gemini involved in every part of your phone now
Google is reportedly expanding Gemini’s integration with Google Contacts, potentially allowing the AI assistant to handle calls, messages, and contact-based tasks more naturally on Android.
Google’s new AI reply system could make texting feel easier
Google Messages is reportedly testing a new “tap to draft” feature that uses AI to generate longer, more contextual text replies inside conversations.
The post-warranty graveyard is filling up with working gadgets
Software updates are supposed to keep gadgets alive, but the Pixel 4a battery mess shows how easily they can become the thing that pushes old hardware into the grave.
Google is adding some of Android’s best safety features to kids’ phones
Android is getting a meaningful safety upgrade aimed at younger users, and it could become one of the platform's most useful additions yet.
Android will now warn you if someone is using AI to fake your contact’s voice on a call
Google has launched fake call detection for Android devices, using end-to-end encrypted RCS technology to verify the caller in real time.
Samsung One UI 9 will disable your fingerprint every time you open the power menu
Samsung's One UI 9 Beta 2 removes the manual lockdown button from the Galaxy power menu and replaces it with medical info.
Rivian thinks Apple CarPlay is already obsolete and AI is the reason why
Rivian says AI-powered vehicle assistants could eventually replace Apple CarPlay by offering deeper integration and more natural interaction inside future cars.
Motorola just leaked its next Android phone, and it could be the perfect mid-ranger for you
Motorola officially listed the Edge 70 Pro+ on its website ahead of its June 4 India launch, putting an end to rumors and speculations.
Your WhatsApp and Google Meet calls will show up in Samsung’s Phone app with One UI 9
Samsung's One UI 9 will display WhatsApp and Google Meet calls directly in the default Phone app's call log.
New leak paints the OnePlus 16 as the Android flagship you deserve… but might never get
A new Weibo leak from Smart Pikachu reveals the OnePlus 16 will feature a 185Hz display, 200MP 3x periscope telephoto camera, and a 9,000mAh silicon-carbon battery.
Apple may borrow Android’s smartest anti-theft feature for future iPhones
Apple is reportedly developing a theft detection feature that automatically locks stolen iPhones using motion sensors, AI, and Apple Watch proximity data.
Xiaomi Pad 8 Pro review: I swapped my trusty iPad for this and didn’t miss it at all
Xiaomi's Pad 8 Pro is a rare breed that balances build, performance, and meaningful perks without nuking your wallet or having you sorely regret not picking an iPad.
Smart glasses are back, and this time they’re pretending to be normal
Smart glasses are returning with better frames, softer branding, and AI tucked into something that looks almost normal. That may make them easier to wear, but it doesn't make face-mounted cameras any less socially awkward.
A developer built Quick Share from scratch for phones Google forgot, and it actually works
Bada is a new open-source Android app that implements Google's Quick Share protocol without needing Google Play Services.
Android 16 VPN bug turns apps installed on your phone into a leaky sink
Android 16 has a bug that lets apps route traffic outside your VPN tunnel and expose your real IP address, even with strict VPN settings enabled.
Magic Cue, one of the smartest Android features on the Pixel phones, is coming to more apps
Google confirmed at I/O 2026 that Magic Cue on Pixel 10 is expanding to third-party apps including Snapchat, along with a redesigned bottom-of-screen UI.
Google’s new tool will end the long wait for iOS apps to appear on your Android phone
Google’s Android Studio Migration Assistant can port iOS projects to native Android by converting features, assets, and interfaces through an agentic workflow.
Android 17 is finally getting Apple’s Handoff feature, and it’s about time
Android 17's new Continue On feature lets you start an app on your phone and instantly pick up where you left off on your tablet, with just one tap.
Google Play is getting TikTok-style app previews and AI-powered search
Google has announced its integrating Google Play with the Gemini app, enabling app and conten discovery. The company has also revealed Play Shorts, a short-form video feed for browsing apps, and Ask Play, a conversational AI search tool that can help users find the right apps.
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