This is everything the Meta One subscriptions will offer, and for how much, too
Meta One Meta One subscription plans are here for the everyday user, the AI power user, and creators/businesses. Plan availability is rolling out now.
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Phones
Tiny but mighty: these are the 6 BEST small phones to buy in 2026
Pint-sized phones Big phones are heavy and don't fit in most pockets. If you want the best small phone, you have quite a few great options, including some foldables.
Best cheap Samsung phones 2026
Pay less As cool as the latest flagship Samsung phones are, not everyone can afford them. So, why not check out Samsung phones that are top quality and cheap too?
The best Mint Mobile deals of September 2026 — up to $500 off Pixel 11 phones, 50% off wireless, and more
Minty savings! Mint Mobile has always been touted as an affordable alternative to the traditional wireless carrier. Here are some ways you can make that cheap plan even cheaper.
OPPO just confirmed a major Find X10 Pro Max detail, and I'm excited
Find the flow OPPO's Find X10 Pro Max is launching globally, and it will be powered by MediaTek's brand-new 2nm Dimensity 9600 Pro.
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 Mint Mobile deals of September 2026 — up to $500 off Pixel 11 phones, 50% off wireless, and more
Minty savings! Mint Mobile has always been touted as an affordable alternative to the traditional wireless carrier. Here are some ways you can make that cheap plan even cheaper.
Amazon is teasing its Black Friday sale next month — see 20+ early Android deals ahead of Big Deal Days
It's time Amazon's Big Deal Days sale kicks off on October 6th; here are my favorite early deals available NOW.
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.
Apps & Software
This keyboard app brings Pixel 11's best feature to all Android phones
Rambler without a Pixel SwiftKey just brought a great Pixel 11 trick everywhere.
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.
Wearables
I used Huawei's Watch GT 7 Pro, and it beats Samsung and Google in this key area
Watch this The Watch GT 7 Pro has all the features I want in a smartwatch, and I only have to charge it once a week.
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.
Accessories
BMX's GaNsta 140W may just be the 4-port GaN travel charger you need
OG BMX is a new entrant in the charging space, and the GaNsta 140W has a lot to like.
Nothing's Headphone 1 is going Pro? Rumors allege upgrades and a 'premium' feel are possible
Nothing but Pro Rumors claim Nothing has a "Headphone 1 Pro" in a future that could become reality very soon in September.
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."
Tablets
The best E Ink tablet for note taking and reading in 2026
Take note The Best E Ink tablet is the ultimate e-reader with all the bells and whistles one could ask for. You can do a lot more than just read on these 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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