Motorola details everything coming with its big Android 17 update
Motorola's Android 17 features Motorola just revealed every Android 17 feature coming to its phones.
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Phones
Google Pixel 11 Pro vs. Pixel 9 Pro: No reason to upgrade just yet
Pixelated The Pixel 11 Pro brings a new camera and other tweaks, and is a great small flagship. That said, the two-year-old Pixel 9 Pro is just as good, and I wouldn't bother switching just yet.
Should you buy the Google Pixel 11?
Too vanilla The standard Pixel 11 doesn't have much in the way of new features, and if you have a relatively recent phone, it doesn't make any sense to buy it.
Last chance! Grab a free $100 gift card with your Google Pixel 11 (before it's too late)
Gimme free stuff Ready to buy your new Google Pixel 11? Grab the phone unlocked from Amazon and you'll score a free gift card worth up to $200.
If you have a Pixel 11 Pro XL, you need to turn on this hidden feature to boost your charging time
A speedy recovery Extreme Charging for the Google Pixel 11 series promises faster charging, but does it deliver? Find out the results and how to use it here.
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
Last chance! Grab a free $100 gift card with your Google Pixel 11 (before it's too late)
Gimme free stuff Ready to buy your new Google Pixel 11? Grab the phone unlocked from Amazon and you'll score a free gift card worth up to $200.
My favorite writing tablet just scored a rare discount at Best Buy — but it won't last long
Get to work The reMarkable Paper Pro is pretty much the perfect writing tablet, and it just scored a hefty discount at Best Buy and Amazon.
Mint Mobile finally launched its Google Pixel 11 deals, and they’re even better than I expected
Unbelievable Mint Mobile has finally received its Google Pixel 11 stock, and the deals are epic.
The cheap Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 FE just got cheaper with 27% off at Amazon
Buds on Buds The Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 FEs are even better when they're just $109.99
Apps & Software
Google Pay and Apple Pay are finally coming to Walmart
The Tap Wall Falls Walmart is finally embracing Apple Pay and Google Pay, with tap-to-pay rolling out August 24 and reaching all U.S. stores by the end of 2026.
Meta patent might solve privacy concerns on smart glasses with a 'hardware lock'
Keep your privacy A Meta patent seeks to solve the severe backlash its AI glasses have received over major privacy concerns.
Google Messages RCS is breaking for Galaxy users after using Smart Switch [Update]
RCS is broken, again Google Messages users are running into RCS issues, and Smart Switch may be to blame.
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Gemini's auto-browse in Chrome is finally here for Android to make the mundane a breeze
Gemini can help Gemini is showing up big for U.S. Android users in Chrome today, bringing Nano Banana, summaries, and "auto-browse" for AI subscribers.
Wearables
The Garmin Fenix 9 raises the bar with faster maps and smarter training
Titanium meets trail toughness Garmin’s Fenix 9 lineup brings faster maps, smarter training, titanium design, brighter displays, and serious battery life for athletes and adventurers.
I've tested all of Samsung's smartwatches and these are the 6 best picks in 2026
Galactic greatness Finding the best Samsung watch for yourself depends on whether you want the flagship Galaxy Watch 8, a Classic bezel, Pro battery, or last-gen prices.
The 'excellent' Garmin Venu 3 just crashed to a record low price — but is the 2023 smartwatch still worth it?
Last-gen savings Head to Amazon today and you can score a record-smashing 34% off the Venu 3, a truly iconic fitness watch from Garmin.
I want to love the Samsung Galaxy Watch 9, but there's one major thing holding it back that I just can't get over
Battery-life bomb The Galaxy Watch 9 is a comfortable smartwatch that you won't mind wearing, but you'll have to take it off frequently.
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Accessories
Lexar's 2TB Silver Plus made me excited about MicroSD cards again
Shoot anything Lexar just rolled out the Silver Plus, and it is the best 2TB MicroSD card you can use with a camera or any other accessory.
A pair from Shokz: OpenRun Air 2, OpenFit Air 2 debut looks like the right fit for the gym
Here's a pair Shokz delivers a pair of earbuds: the OpenRun Air 2 and OpenFit Air 2 that hold runners, hikers, and more close at heart.
The cheap Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 FE just got cheaper with 27% off at Amazon
Buds on Buds The Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 FEs are even better when they're just $109.99
Tablets
My favorite writing tablet just scored a rare discount at Best Buy — but it won't last long
Get to work The reMarkable Paper Pro is pretty much the perfect writing tablet, and it just scored a hefty discount at Best Buy and Amazon.
The PocketBook Q wants to be the e-reader you carry everywhere
Distraction-free pocket library PocketBook's phone-sized Q boasts a month of battery, 32GB of storage, and a distraction-free reading experience, arriving this fall for $235.
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This powerful Lenovo tablet is a good pick for students gearing up for the school year — and it's now 11% off at Amazon
Tablet + Stylus = Awesome Lenovo's Idea Tab Plus is the perfect school companion.
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Time for a payday Payday is coming to VR headsets this year, and I got a chance to play the game on my Meta Quest 3 for an hour with the developers.
