More expensive Galaxy S26 phones might be on the way, but not for everyone
Let's see Higher costs for the Galaxy S26 series? That's possible, as overseas rumors suggest an increase; however, this concerns only one market (for now).
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Phones
The best Samsung Galaxy S26 deals of September 2026 — free phones, straight discounts, and more
It's finally here! The Galaxy S26 gets discounted on a pretty regular basis, and I'm here to gather all of the month's best deals into one place.
The 'best Android phone for students' just scored another huge discount at Amazon
Epic! Amazon is slashing 15% off the Google Pixel 10a, which is Android Central's favorite phone under $500.
This one feature convinced me to use the Pixel 11
Once you use Magic Capture, you won't go back to a phone without it.
I changed one setting on the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra and got better battery life
Light mode Samsung introduced performance profiles in One UI a while ago. You get Standard as default, but there's a Light mode that makes a difference.
Android 17
Android 17 QPR2 Beta 4 is shaping up to be Google’s best beta yet
Beta 4 means business Android 17 QPR2 Beta 4 brings a smoother Pixel experience, fixes plenty of bugs, boosts scam protection, and gets Google one step closer to the stable release.
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Deals
The best Samsung Galaxy S26 deals of September 2026 — free phones, straight discounts, and more
It's finally here! The Galaxy S26 gets discounted on a pretty regular basis, and I'm here to gather all of the month's best deals into one place.
The 'best Android phone for students' just scored another huge discount at Amazon
Epic! Amazon is slashing 15% off the Google Pixel 10a, which is Android Central's favorite phone under $500.
Google's best smartwatch just crashed to a record low price — but is the 'fantastic' Pixel Watch 4 still a smart buy?
Breaking records The Google Pixel Watch 4 remains one of our favorite smartwatches, and it just dropped to its lowest price ever recorded at Amazon.
Who needs the iPhone 18 Pro when you can score $1,100 off the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra at T-Mobile?
Decisions, decisions Add a line with the Experience More or Experience Beyond plans and T-Mobile will knock the price of the Galaxy S26 Ultra down to just $5.56 per month.
Apps & Software
Android makes switching password managers much easier
Passkeys on the move Android's new update finally lets you securely swap password managers and transfer passkeys in seconds without messing with unsafe text files.
Gemini's Daily Brief drops its subscription fee — here's what you get
Free daily AI brief Gemini's Daily Brief is now free for US users, so your mornings just got a proactive AI assistant that actually gets you organized.
Ray-Ban Meta glasses update makes them more useful on the go
Your glasses know the way Meta’s v28 update makes its AI glasses more useful with walking directions, Spatial Audio, and stronger camera protection.
What's next from Google Translate will upgrade Android in all the right ways
Translating... Android is picking up a Google Translate update that's just what we've been missing, and iOS receives a little more real-time support.
Wearables
Google's best smartwatch just crashed to a record low price — but is the 'fantastic' Pixel Watch 4 still a smart buy?
Breaking records The Google Pixel Watch 4 remains one of our favorite smartwatches, and it just dropped to its lowest price ever recorded at Amazon.
The 9 best Garmin watches for every type of athlete in 2026
Best for fitness training These are the best Garmin watches across the Venu, Forerunner, Instinct, Fenix, and other Garmin lineups
After years of hating running, this Garmin watch transformed me — and now it's cheaper than ever before
Hit the trail I wear the Garmin Venu 3S every day, and it just scored a historic discount at Amazon.
Google Pixel Watch 5 vs. Pixel Watch 4: Spot the difference!
Chrome dome If you're on the fence between the Pixel Watch 5 and Pixel Watch 4, let us make the decision easier.
Accessories
Galaxy SmartTag 3 leaks: Samsung's redesign might not be better than the last
The right call? The Galaxy SmartTag 3 surfaces with renders in recent leaks, but the design changes Samsung might debut don't strike us as "better."
I found something better than the Bose QC Ultra Gen II: meet Noble's FoKus Amadeus
Tune in The FoKus Amadeus have been nothing short of revelatory.
Dbrand's newest minimalist cases stray far from the company's usual vibes
Something new I love Dbrand skins, but the company's latest case isn't for someone like me at all.
Tablets
Galaxy Tab S12 prices leak, and we might have higher costs on our plate
Going up Samsung's next Galaxy Tabs are on the way, and this rumor can't help but talk about potential price hikes.
RIP Pixel Tablet: Google has officially pulled the plug
Gone for good RIP Pixel Tablet. Google's tablet experiment is officially over.
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Amazon is slashing prices on its Fire tablet lineup — including 50% off the Fire HD 10
Need a new tablet for work or play? Amazon has you covered with these Fire deals.
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