Prime Day returns next month — what you need to know about Amazon's Big Deal Days sale event
It's back Amazon has just announced the dates for one of its biggest sales of the year.
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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.
iQOO 16 display leaks were true: Samsung's 2K 165Hz panel is official
165Hz means business iQOO and Samsung just teamed up to give the upcoming iQOO 16 a world-first M16 OLED display that's wildly bright, hyper-responsive for gaming, and surprisingly power-efficient.
Don't expect a major telephoto overhaul for the Galaxy S27 Ultra just yet
Playing it safe Samsung might not be giving the Galaxy S27 Ultra a massive telephoto upgrade after all.
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
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
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."
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.
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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Sharp lenses We've seen Samsung's Intelligent Eyewear, but something more—something like color display glasses—could be on the way, too.
Rokid wants anyone to build AI agents for its smart glasses
AI agents without coding Rokid’s AIUI Studio makes AI glasses app development easier, letting anyone build agents without coding or owning the hardware.
Unbelievable: Amazon's Labor Day sale is slashing 44% OFF the year's best LG OLED TV
Making history Amazon's Labor Day sale is dropping major discounts on the C6 Series of OLED TVs by LG.
Lumus, Quanta reach licensing agreement for next-gen waveguides for AR glasses that may turn the tide
Lumus leads the way Lumus expands Quanta partnership for a wave of next-gen waveguides for AR glasses that are serious about a thinner, lighter, more accessible future.
