T-Mobile is finally letting go of 2G in August, so anyone with it will need to transition
Making a change T-Mobile announced the upcoming end of its 2G network, informing customers that they will need to transition to newer phones.
Phones
Samsung quietly brings back its BEST Galaxy S26 Ultra deal for the 4th of July weekend — with or without trade
More Ultra, less $$$ Samsung has resurrected a deal that gives you a straight $350 off the Galaxy S26 Ultra when you buy the phone unlocked on its website.
The best Samsung Galaxy S26 deals of July 2026 — free phones, trade-in discounts, and more
It's finally here! The Galaxy S26 lineup has hit store shelves, and I'm gathering all of the best deals into this guide.
The best T-Mobile deals of July 2026: Motorola Razr deals, free phones, and more
Join the party T-Mobile has no shortage of great deals on Android phones; here are some of my favorites from this month.
The best Verizon deals of July 2026 — so many free phones
Deals Whether you're trading in an old device or adding a new line, you can save loads of money with the Verizon phone deals found in this guide.
Android 16
Apple's rumored iPhone 18 anti-theft feature is already on Android, and you should enable it ASAP
Swipe before it gets swiped Apple is rumored to be copying Google's powerful anti-theft protection for the iPhone 18 and iOS 27, and Android users can already take advantage of those great features.
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Deals
This exclusive T-Mobile deal gets you a powerful Samsung tablet for only $99 — but you're running out of time
Fireworks Need a new tablet for the long weekend? T-Mobile will give you the reliable Galaxy Tab S10 FE for only $99 when you add a qualified tablet line.
Samsung quietly brings back its BEST Galaxy S26 Ultra deal for the 4th of July weekend — with or without trade
More Ultra, less $$$ Samsung has resurrected a deal that gives you a straight $350 off the Galaxy S26 Ultra when you buy the phone unlocked on its website.
The best Samsung Galaxy S26 deals of July 2026 — free phones, trade-in discounts, and more
It's finally here! The Galaxy S26 lineup has hit store shelves, and I'm gathering all of the best deals into this guide.
The best T-Mobile deals of July 2026: Motorola Razr deals, free phones, and more
Join the party T-Mobile has no shortage of great deals on Android phones; here are some of my favorites from this month.
Apps & Software
Platform Stability reached: Android 17 QPR1 Beta 6 is here for Pixels, quickly after Beta 5
It's been one week Google rolled out Beta 6 for Pixel users testing Android 17 QPR1, in preparation for the full quarterly drop.
Gemini Omni is 'like Nano Banana for video' and I couldn't believe the results
Google AI Gemini Omni lets me generate a video from any mix of text, images, audio, and video on my Pixel — here's how you can too.
Google thinks you’re too lazy to read your own notes, launches AI video summaries instead
Instant video summaries Google's upgraded NotebookLM uses its lightning-fast new AI to turn your massive, boring research docs into punchy 60-second video summaries.
Android 17 'sneak peek' at a foldable gaming mode has my attention—and then some
DND, I'm gaming A Google member offered a sneak peek at Android 17's foldable gaming mode, which is on the way.
Wearables
I tested the Oura Ring 5 for a month, and it's exactly what other smart rings should aspire to be
Lord of the Rings The new Oura Ring 5 convinced me that thinner really is better, especially when it means you don't have to sacrifice features and functionality.
The best smartwatches for battery life
Leading the charge With some smartwatches, you need to recharge every day or two. But these smartwatches last for a week, sometimes several weeks (or more!) per charge.
The best Fitbits to buy in 2026
Fit for your wrist Want a Fitbit but aren't sure which one is for you? Here's a guide to help make your decision a little easier.
The best Android smartwatches 2026
The best wearables! Out of dozens of options we've reviewed, our expert Android Central team has selected the best Android smartwatches available in the market.
Accessories
I upgraded to the new Google Home Speaker for the AI, but I'm keeping it for the sound
Sounds so good The new 2026 Google Home Speaker is a full Gemini-powered relaunch of the company's fabled smart speaker line, but does it live up to the hype?
Best Google Pixel Watch 4 bands
March to these bands The best Google Pixel Watch 4 bands available encompass a diverse variety, ranging from sturdy metal options to comfortably stretchy ones.
Best Google Pixel 10a cases
Dress it up Breathe new life into your plain Pixel phone with the best Google Pixel 10a cases. There's a great variety of textures and colors to pick from.
The Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 are among the most versatile earbuds I've ever tested — and now they're 50% OFF at Best Buy
Listen to this We called the Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 earbuds "outstanding" back in 2024. Now these earbuds are 50% off during Best Buy's 4th of July sale.
Tablets
This exclusive T-Mobile deal gets you a powerful Samsung tablet for only $99 — but you're running out of time
Fireworks Need a new tablet for the long weekend? T-Mobile will give you the reliable Galaxy Tab S10 FE for only $99 when you add a qualified tablet line.
RedMagic's compact, eSports-ready gaming tablet is here, and global users should prepare
Player One RedMagic debuts its latest monster of a gaming tablet in China and prepares global users for its arrival later in July as the Astra 2.
Toy Story 5 has a point. Buy your kids this $90-off color Kindle e-reader instead of a brainrot tablet
Prime parenting win This Prime Day, don't grab a crappy tablet full of brainrot for your kids. Instead, grab one of Amazon's excellent kids' Kindles and gift them the gift of reading.
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Prime Day is done, but this best-selling 4K projector is still at its lowest price
Just get it XGIMI's Horizon 20 Max is the best projector I tested, and it's once again down to $2,199.
Meta's AI Glasses golf integration is so in-depth that it has me looking for clubs
Hole-in-one Meta announced major golf integration and AI, hands-free capabilities with its AI glasses alongside 18Birdies and Arccos.
Discord on the Meta Quest brings your friends within an arm's reach in VR
Join VC! Discord lands on the Meta Quest App Store, giving users access to a familiar experience from mobile and PC.
Meta paywalls an offline smart glasses feature you’ve already paid for
The paywall Meta is capping a key smart glasses feature at three free hours a month, charging $20 for more.
