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- December 24
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- OnePlus 13 vs. OnePlus 11: Time for an upgrade?
- Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra vs. iPhone 16 Pro Max: All about speedy performance and AI
- How to enable Identity Check on a Pixel phone
- How to manage your profile in Google Messages
- How to enable Simple View on a Pixel phone
- Android XR: Everything you need to know
- Surprise! A last-minute Christmas deal is dropping over 60% OFF these noise-cancelling earbuds from JBL (no kidding)
- 2024 was a good year for audiophiles like me, but 2025 could be even better
- Android Auto rolls out fixes for stuttering audio and error messages
- Exclusive: OnePlus's head of industrial design on delivering the 'best in-hand feel' with the OnePlus 13
- These are the biggest mobile accessory trends I expect to see in 2025
- Looks like Ray-Ban Meta AR glasses are getting a visual upgrade
- Google Drive now lets you play videos right after uploading them
- The OnePlus Open 2 might launch much later than we hoped
- December 23
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- Google files proposal to counter DOJ plan to sell Chrome
- How to add your passport to Google Wallet
- How to add your driver's license or state ID to Google Wallet
- How to use Made You Look on the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold
- Leak purports the specs for Nothing's next trio of rumored phones
- Samsung will reportedly slash its foldable shipments after lackluster 2024
- Another clue suggests Samsung's bigger Galaxy Ring sizes are in the pipeline
- Forget the Galaxy Watch 7, this last-gen masterpiece is 45% OFF for Amazon's last-minute Christmas sale
- 2025 will be the year AI finds its purpose on phones, smartwatches, and tablets
- Motorola and OnePlus could learn from each other in 2025
- New Gemini feature will help you sift through long PDFs
- 2025 could be very different for Google and Samsung — here's why
- The Dimensity 8400 is MediaTek's first mid-range chip to go all-in on big CPU cores
- December 22
- December 21
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- News Weekly: Android 16 inches closer, a potential Motorola ban in the US, Meta's smart glasses steal Google's thunder, and more
- Now I'm listening! Days before Christmas, these awesome Beats headphones are HALF OFF
- The Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold suddenly scores a shocking discount at Amazon (and yes, it'll arrive by Christmas)
- Google unveils an AI model that lays out its thought process clearly
- How to declutter your tech — from someone who has too much of it
- Declutter your online presence to start off fresh for the new year
- An Android OS preview: Five key trends we expect in 2025
- Android Central's End of the Year 2024 Special
- Qualcomm secures key victory despite mistrial, Arm to seek retrial over custom Snapdragon chips
- December 20
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- Samsung tests giving users total display control 'per app' in One UI 7
- This OnePlus Watch 3 leak suggests a major change we've been hoping for
- Google might gift Chrome enhanced AI detection for scams and data siphons
- Google should look to Microsoft if the Pixel Laptop comes to fruition
- Google Photos plans to bring a quicker editing mode to its share menu
- The OnePlus 13R's chip seemingly confirmed thanks to an early Amazon listing
- Act fast! This powerful Garmin smartwatch has dropped to its lowest price EVER during Amazon's Christmas sale
- Android doesn't need the Apple ecosystem features the EU wants to give it
- Looking for smart lights? This Nanoleaf starter kit is 37% OFF at Amazon right now, and it'll arrive by Christmas
- December 19
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- Google Contacts tipped to make your video calls a much quicker process
- Stable Android 15 is finally here for the latest Nothing phones with OS 3.0
- This Samsung patent could signal the return of the 'curved-edge' Galaxy phone
- Finally! The Google Pixel Tablet scores a record-smashing discount during Amazon's Christmas sale (but the clock is ticking..)
- Pixel 9 tests a 'screen-off' toggle for fingerprint scanning in Android 16
- Motorola phones could be banned in the US — what would that mean for the market?
- Wear OS finally achieved its potential in 2024
- Leaked Unpacked Event teaser image reveals Galaxy S25 series launch for next month
- Oura's 2024 Year in Review praises Kiwis and Scandinavia, roasts the US lifestyle
- Honor's silicon battery tech makes the Magic 7 Pro stand out even more
- Android's Cross Device Services just became available for another brand
- Gemini update brings 2.0 Flash Experimental model and Google Home, Photos extensions to iOS app
- December 18
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- I have good news (and bad news) about the Meta Quest Christmas sale: what you should know about these new holiday deals
- Gmail now uses a new AI model to try and fend off holiday scams
- YouTube is testing a more useful, PC-like UI change for foldables
- Samsung may be buying time with the Galaxy S25 and its rumored Qi2 implementation
- ChatGPT Search expands to free users, but there's more to expect ahead
- Android 16 Developer Preview 2 is here with battery life and performance upgrades
- T-Mobile customers can register now to test its upcoming satellite service with Starlink
- That's not a typo: you can get the Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra for as low as $199.99 during Samsung's Christmas sale!
- The OnePlus 13R is a thin midranger with a 6,000mAh battery arriving January 7
- A Jet Black Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra won't age well, but we'll buy it anyway
- December 17
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- Our favorite cheap tablet just got way cheaper with a historic 32% OFF during Amazon's holiday sale
- Google ditches the Play Store's easy 'Share apps' in new System version
- Telsa and TinyPod prove Wear OS is still a second-rate platform to watchOS
- Leaked hands-on Galaxy S25 Plus images double down on old rumors
- Samsung's next Galaxy Z Fold phone might work with an S Pen you need to charge
- Last chance! Grab the Galaxy S24 Ultra for the price of a latte during Verizon's Christmas sale
- OnePlus Open 2 tipped to introduce improved IPX8 rating and wireless charging
- Samsung details a privacy engine and curated app itineraries for One UI 7
- One UI 7 Beta first impressions: An early Christmas present from Samsung
- Gemini 2.0 Experimental Advanced is Google's best AI model yet, and it's available now
- OnePlus confirms the OnePlus 13 global launch date, seemingly teases OnePlus 13R
- You can now talk to AI podcast hosts in Google's NotebookLM
- Files by Google has a new PDF viewer, and it's ditching Google Drive
- Android 15 QPR2 Beta 2 is here with our first look at the working Linux Terminal app
- December 16
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- A MediaTek modem could make or break the Pixel 10 — Google can’t screw this up
- TECNO is using AI and other tricks to address major photography pain points
- ChromeOS M131 bolsters user security with 'Back to Safety' alongside Flash alerts
- I just found the perfect stocking stuffer for Android users — score 24% OFF the Galaxy Buds 3 Pro (plus a free gift card, because why not?)
- One UI 7 beta 2 arrives for enrolled Galaxy S24 series testers in the US
- The Galaxy S25 Ultra could come these colorways
- Gemini Advanced subscribers can now use Gemini Flash 2.0 Experimental in latest Gemini app beta
- Ray-Ban Meta glasses just got their most futuristic AI update yet
- Google launches 'Whisk' for fast AI-generated imagery and updates Veo 2, Imagen 3
- Galaxy S25 Qi2 wireless charging support might not be what you think
- Google tipped to bring MediaTek's modem for the first time through the Pixel 10 series
- December 15
- December 14
- December 13
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- The best Android phone of 2024 just crashed back to its lowest price EVER (and it'll arrive by Christmas)
- Samsung tipped to expand its Galaxy Ring size selection in January
- Lyca Mobile's Unlimited plan drops to only $10 per month, just in time for the holidays
- Gemini can now give you the TL;DR of your Google Drive folders
- Google Home Public Preview lets you test 'Gemini in Assistant' on Nest devices
- Y'all, Google might be in trouble. Then again, maybe not
- I'm convinced — Nothing's CMF Buds Pro 2 are the only budget earbuds worth buying
- Vivo X200 Pro review: Zooming into greatness
- December 12
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- WhatsApp upgrades its voice and video calling with better quality and control
- Epic Games Store will be preloaded onto 'millions' of Android phones in new partnership
- Early rumors allege the Galaxy S26 series could sport Exynos 'significantly'
- Android and iPhone users told to pause texting each other amid major security threat
- Samsung Galaxy S25 vs. iPhone 16: The showdown begins
- YouTube TV sees a $10 price hike to its base plan due to 'rising content costs'
- Samsung's Galaxy S25 series could be more expensive — when will we say enough is enough?
- How long is the Google Pixel Watch 3's battery life?
- Motorola Moto AI: Features, availability, and how to sign up for the beta
- Android XR is a new OS built with Gemini and made for VR, AR headsets and glasses
- Android XR is the most exciting new version of Android in years
- Samsung's new One UI 7 beta killed a handy lock screen feature
- I love Garmin watches, but they could learn a thing or two from Android smartwatches
- December 11
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- Google's CEO blasts Microsoft's AI efforts, says 'they're using someone else's models'
- Launcher 10 lets you turn an Android phone into a Windows Phone
- The Galaxy S25 series will allegedly see sporadic price increases, per reports
- Meta resolves outage that left Facebook, WhatsApp, Instagram, more unavailable for hours
- Google's Project Astra waitlist signups begin with enhanced AR features
- Google's latest AI model, Gemini 2.0, is here to usher in the 'agentic era'
- Gboard's Emoji Kitchen just got a smarter suggestion bar
- Review: Xiaomi's Redmi Note 14 Pro+ is a terrific phone held back by poor software choices
- December 10
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- The Android Central holiday gift guide 2024 — ring in the season with these 20+ deals on smartphones, tablets, wearables, and more!
- Google Docs adds 40 new pageless templates, with more coming soon
- A 'Year in Search' highlights Google's top trends across AI and shows in 2024
- Galaxy S25 rumored to fix what the S24 lacked: Qi2 charging support
- How I made my chicken coop smarter than my chickens
- Google is suing to block CFPB oversight over Google Pay, calling it 'government overreach'
- Samsung's next rugged XCover sees jump in power capacity, per listing
- The Pixel 9 Pro lands a sudden 40% discount during Mint Mobile's holiday sale — apparently 50% off wireless wasn't enough?
- So you bought an e-reader — here's how you can get the most out of it
- OPPO Find X8 vs. Samsung Galaxy S24: Stick with the old, or get with the new?
- Samsung Galaxy S25 vs. OnePlus 13: Take your pick of 2025's flagships
- The Solos AirGo Vision AI smart glasses are finally here to challenge Ray-Ban Meta
- Google's stylus for the Pixel Tablet might still be on the horizon
- Redmi Note 14 Pro Plus looks to redefine mid-range with powerful SoC and AI-powered upgrades
- December 9
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- The original OnePlus Pad will get Android 15 in the US next week
- Visible vs. T-Mobile: Which wireless carrier is the better choice for you?
- OnePlus 13 vs. Google Pixel 9 Pro XL: To buy a Pixel now, or to wait for OnePlus?
- YouTube Music gains a crucial feature for podcast listening and sharing
- HP's latest Chromebooks aim to deliver dependable tech to students
- Galaxy S24 series' latest security patch is just a One UI 7 waiting room
- OPPO Find X8 Pro vs. Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra: A showdown of top Android camera phones
- Leaked Pixel 9a images reaffirm a curious design change
- Report allegedly details Samsung's XR device launch plans for 2025
- Google might let you share custom Gems for Gemini in the mobile app
- The Galaxy S25 Ultra could bump up RAM in its higher-end models
- Google Docs is tapping into Gemini to whip up formatted documents
- December 8
- December 7
- December 6
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- Does it matter that the Galaxy Z Fold 6 didn't get the One UI 7 beta?
- Tipster claims we won't see the Xiaomi 15 Ultra anytime soon
- 'Help me create' in Google Home is live for some in Public Preview
- Google's December security patch for Pixels fixes audio and camera issues
- How to change Gemini's voice on Android
- December 5
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- Woah! The Garmin Fenix 7 Pro never lost its Black Friday discount — get it before it's gone
- Apple dethroned Garmin on Strava in 2024; there are two main reasons why
- Ending soon! Get Samsung's latest tablets for as little as $149.99 during Cyber Week
- Samsung tipped to have smart glasses up its sleeve at Unpacked 2025
- OnePlus Watch 3 FCC listing teases a bigger battery and launch
- OnePlus 13R leak suggests camera upgrades alongside new flagship chipset
- Starlink's Direct to Cell is open to 'any' telecom company, says SpaceX exec
- Google confirms the Pixel 6, Pixel 7, and Pixel Fold will get two extra Android OS upgrades
- Skydance's Behemoth is even better than I expected it to be
- Motorola dips the 2024 Razr Plus in Pantone's rich and smooth mocha shade
- The Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses are my gadget of the year, but I'll never wear them again
- Google spruces up Android with 6 new features improving Gemini, accessibility, and sharing
- Google gifts Pixels a December feature drop with Gemini and dual-screen updates
- Google's December feature drop for Pixel Watch lets you peek at Nest cameras from your wrist
- One of our favorite running watch brands is adding Strava Live Segments
- Oura's Symptom Radar is an early warning system for signs of sickness
- Samsung's first One UI 7 beta is available now, public release set for early 2025
- When will my phone get Android 16?
- Forget traditional lights! These Nanoleaf Canvas smart LED wall panels are 44% OFF at Amazon right now
- December 4
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- The Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 is STILL 53% off after Cyber Monday — don't tell Amazon
- Pixel owners can now check their device temperature with the latest app update
- Chrome doubled its Speedometer scores on Android with the help of Snapdragon 8 Elite
- The Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 is the latest smartwatch to get Wear OS 5
- Google preps a feature to keep users in 'clear voice' in the Recorder app
- The OnePlus Watch 3 should arrive soon; it has a lot of Watch 2 problems to fix
- Max will start tightening the reigns on password sharing very soon
- The best Google Pixel 9 deal I've EVER seen is back after Cyber Monday — shave $500 off at Mint Mobile, no trade-in required
- Spotify Wrapped 2024 is here, complete with some surprising help from Google
- Gigahertz versus cores — what makes a good phone chip?
- Xreal beats Meta to the punch with its next-gen spatial AR glasses
- Wear OS 5 is now rolling out to Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 and Watch FE models
- December 3
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- Gemini on lock screen lets users call anyone without unlocking their phone
- These Beats earbuds are down to just $50 in a leftover Cyber Monday deal — it's the perfect stocking stuffer
- Google Wallet's Wear OS update turns your wrist into a useful room key
- Here's everything Garmin added to its smartwatches in the December 2024 update
- Google might bring its AI hosts to Gemini on Android for your documents
- How to use Google Wallet to make custom digital passes
- Samsung might finally give the Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Flip 7 the screen upgrades they need
- This Snapdragon 8 Elite smartphone under $600 finally goes global
- The ONLY workout earbuds I'll ever wear are 31% off for Cyber Monday (for now!)
- Tick-tock: The mouse ran up the Lenovo clock to save 50% on this Cyber Monday Chromebook deal before the clock struck 12
- Hurry! My favorite smart lights are 50% off for Cyber Monday, but time's running out!
- SPRINT to grab our #1 running watch pick before the Cyber Monday deal's gone for good
- These last-minute Cyber Monday deals are perfect for retro gamers and Raspberry Pi lovers
- Firefox's latest update brings a fantastic iPadOS feature to all Android foldables and tablets
- December 2
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- Gemini could get a playful, longtime Google Search feature soon
- Did I just steal from Amazon? This portable 1080p USB-C monitor is under $60 on Cyber Monday
- I've used these Beats headphones for over 500 hours, and now they're 50% OFF during Best Buy's Cyber Monday sale
- Qualcomm's next flagship SoC could see a 'significant' price hike
- Gollum would murder hobbitses to get this 43% OFF smart ring lightning deal before Cyber Monday ends
- Google Chrome tipped to bring you AI help when shopping online
- OnePlus confirms global launch window for the OnePlus 13, and it's soon
- Can someone check on Ryan Reynolds? Mint Mobile keeps giving away free wireless and it's freaking me out
- The allegedly canceled Pixel Tablet 2 could've offered these upgrades
- Rumors surface about Qualcomm's 'Snapdragon 8s Elite' and its power level
- Don't buy the Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Plus for Cyber Monday, save $300 on the Galaxy Tab S9 Plus instead
- Look like a Kardashian for less than $20 with these discounted JLab earbuds
- Don't buy the UE Boom 4 — this portable speaker is just as good, and it costs half as much during Cyber Monday
- Samsung apparently hates profits because the Galaxy Z Fold 6 is $800 off for Cyber Monday (NO trade-in either!)
- Cyber Monday has landed, and this mesh WiFi router set from Google has crashed back to its lowest price EVER at Amazon
- It's finally happening — the MagSafe PopSockets Grip is 50% off for Cyber Monday
- My favorite Meta Quest 3 Elite Strap is $100 less than Meta's on Cyber Monday
- Take a 200-inch screen anywhere with these XR glasses, now just $279 during Cyber Monday
- Google Maps is getting smarter with Waze's help
- Still haven't settled on a Cyber Monday phone deal? This is the one I'd buy
- These are the Cyber Monday deals that the Android Central staff spent their money on
- This 40%-off Cyber Monday deal makes this Amazfit running watch MUCH more compelling
- 2025 might bring the first Android phone with an 8,000mAh battery
- Razer's Kishi Ultra is the BEST mobile controller for Android phones, and it's on sale for the first time ever
- How to use your new Cyber Monday smartwatch to shed Thanksgiving pounds
- December 1
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- Cyber Monday has the best deal on the only Amazon tablet I would recommend
- Don't buy Soundcore earbuds for your Meta Quest 3. Get these instead at a better than Black Friday price
- Almost half off the perfect 100W Anker USB-C charger is a Cyber Monday miracle
- The ultimate Bluetooth party speaker is down to an all-time low this Cyber Monday — but you need to act now
- This tiny dongle fixes the biggest problem with Kindles, and it's just $15 for Cyber Monday
- WHAT?! How is the Amazfit Balance already on sale for this cheap?
- Ditch your boring cable — this retractable 100W USB-C cable is much better, and it's on sale for Cyber Monday
- Pixel users are getting a pesky notification bug from a Quick Phrases glitch
- You don't need another charger, but this Cyber Monday deal will make you buy one anyway
- I never leave the house without this unique power bank, and you should snag one before Black Friday/Cyber Monday weekend ends
- I almost made a big mistake and clicked 'Buy' on the wrong product — then I looked at the reviews and got this instead
- Need a cheap Android watch with multi-day battery life? Skip the Galaxy Watch Ultra and start with these two!
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