OnePlus may be on the verge of a major global retreat
One less flagship? OnePlus could soon exit Europe and the US, but until OPPO confirms it, the brand's future remains up in the air.
Phones
Google Pixel 11: Specs, release date, and everything we want to see
Pixel 11 Google's 11th-generation Pixel is just around the corner, and we're rounding up every leak and rumor we could find.
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The most important display innovations are coming from a company you've probably never heard of
Android Central Labs SID Display Week 2026 brought some amazing innovations with it, but one company outshone the rest with its impressive eye care solutions.
2025's best Motorola phone just landed an EPIC $150 discount at Best Buy
Moto Mania The Motorola Edge 2025 still holds up, especially at this price.
Pixel 11 Pro Fold FCC filing hints at Google's biggest modem upgrade yet
The modem plot twist Google could finally ditch Samsung's terrible modems for a MediaTek upgrade in the Pixel 11 Pro Fold, giving us the reliable signal and all-day battery life we actually deserve.
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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
Storage keeps getting more expensive, but these new Amazon deals should lessen the blow — just in time for Back to School
Back to School season is upon us, and finding good deals on external storage devices is harder than ever before.
2025's best Motorola phone just landed an EPIC $150 discount at Best Buy
Moto Mania The Motorola Edge 2025 still holds up, especially at this price.
The best Mint Mobile deals of July 2026 — 50% off wireless, Galaxy S26 deals
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.
This innovative budget phone is perfect for reducing eye strain, and it just crashed back to a Prime Day price
For your eyes The TCL NXTPAPER 70 Pro is a groundbreaking device that delivers innovative display technology in a budget-friendly package.
Apps & Software
'Video Remix' in Google Photos reimagines reality into your ideal scenario
Remixed videos You don't have to imagine what could be different with videos, as Video Remix rolls out for Google Photos, bringing AI flair to recorded memories.
Meta's Muse Image can use public Instagram profiles for AI creations
Just takes a prompt Meta AI introduced users to Muse Image, a new image generator that lets users create and share on Instagram and WhatsApp.
Meta's smart glasses will now disable the camera if you tamper with the privacy light
About time Meta is rolling out a mandatory update that disables the camera if the privacy light on its smart glasses is tampered with.
Pixel Studio is dead, but there are still a few ways you can make fun stickers on your Pixel phone. Here's how
Get creative Now that Pixel Studio no longer generates images, you can no longer use the app to create custom stickers. However, I like to use a few other methods that work just as well.
Wearables
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
X by Xreal review: The affordable smart glasses I've been waiting for
Smart price X by Xreal redefines affordable smart display glasses with a brilliant modular design, stunning eye-friendly micro-OLED panels, and impressive spatial tracking.
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Focus on key stats in Google Health: July update drops tiles and more on Android
Stay Healthy Google Health is rolling out a massive update on Android that brings a wide selection of important health stats to its main tab and more focus on naps.
The best Garmin watch deals of July 2026 — up to 44% off epix, Vivoactive, and beyond
Get active Prime Day is over, but these Garmin watch deals are still going strong.
Accessories
Storage keeps getting more expensive, but these new Amazon deals should lessen the blow — just in time for Back to School
Back to School season is upon us, and finding good deals on external storage devices is harder than ever before.
Samsung may be ready to end the long wait for the Galaxy SmartTag 3
SmartTag's second chance Samsung's SmartTag 3 is rumored to drop this September alongside the S26 FE, and it better fix that aging network if it wants to compete.
DuRoBo's Moodi just brought competition to Boox's weirdest accessory
Click-click DuRoBo announced the Moodi: a small, wireless page-turner for e-readers and more that delivers a gentle, satisfying clicking experience for long reading sessions.
Tablets
The Galaxy Tab S12 Plus looks familiar in leaked live image—not sure that's a good thing
Early look A report claimed the Galaxy Tab S12 Plus is passing through certification hoops in South Korea, and a live image reportedly leaked, too.
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.
Best tablet for students 2026
Education tools Getting the school year started can be a little intimidating, but the best tablets for students can help ease this process more successfully.
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I used the MemoMind One: These camera-free smart glasses made me feel like 007
Now this is smart With a stylish design and built-in waveguides that project heads-up information, these are smart glasses you'd actually want to use.
This 77-inch LG OLED TV just scored 50% OFF at Best Buy — marking $1,500 in savings
TV Price Drop About as good as it gets for premium TV discounts.
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.
