Oura rolls out its AI-powered coach to help you meet your health and wellness goals
Oura Ring's AI powers Oura is launching an AI-backed new feature for its smart ring called Oura Advisor.
Phones
Best Android phones for students 2025
value pick Power through your course load this year with a new phone that stays in line with your student budget. Here are our picks for the best Android phones for anyone going back to school.
Google Pixel 9 vs. Pixel 8: Which should you buy?
Make the right call The Google Pixel 9 vs. Pixel 8 comparison will give you the details you need to see if the new Pixel is worth the upgrade.
Best Android phones under $200 in 2025
Cheap as chips Take a look at some of the best Android phones under $200, which offer everything from big batteries to years of software updates.
Best Verizon MVNO carriers: our top picks
Verizon coverage for less! With one of the best Verizon MVNO carriers, you can get Big Red's network coverage, lots of high-speed data, and more, at fairly reasonable prices.
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Android and Chill
Your weekly Saturday dive into Android, Google, and tech.
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Beyond the Alphabet
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Sunday Runday
A weekly column that explores running, fitness tech, and health.
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Editor's Desk
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AndroidCentral Labs
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Hardwired
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Ask Jerry
Ask Jerry is a column where we answer your burning Android/tech questions.
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WearOS Weekly
The state of Wear OS, from new developments and updates to the latest apps and features we want to highlight.
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Off the Record
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Apps & Software
Samsung Galaxy AI: Features, One UI 7 exclusives, and more
New tricks We break down Samsung phones have Galaxy AI, how the features compare to Gemini, Agentic AI, and everything else you should know!
How to use Magic Editor
Feels like magic Make the most of your flagship Google phone by learning how to use Magic Editor on the Pixel 8 or Pixel 8 Pro. Swap faces, erase people, change skies, and more!
Everything will turn into a subscription unless we stop paying for them
Android & Chill It seems we're forced to "rent" everything. It will end if we stop doing it.
Is Google One AI Premium the only mobile AI suite worth paying for?
Bad value? I usually scoff at the idea of paying for artificial intelligence software, but Google One AI Premium might be the only exception.
Wearables
Garmin Connect Plus in-depth hands-on: Much more than an AI, unfortunately
Sunday Runday The Garmin Connect Plus AI is a harmless novelty, but there are some vital tools behind the paywall that will upset long-time Garmin fans used to free software.
The Amazon Big Spring Sale isn't over yet with 19% OFF this custom wine-colored Samsung Galaxy Watch 7
Galaxy Wristwatch Amazon's Big Spring Sale has chopped a solid 19% OFF this Samsung Bespoke Edition Galaxy Watch 7, a capable watch with a more-traditional look.
Best Amazfit smartwatch 2025
Pretty amazing Amazfit has plenty of great smartwatches, so how do you know which one is right for you? We've gathered the best options to help you pick.
Fitbit users risk losing data by 2026 if they don't merge with a Google Account
Remember this date Fitbit emailed users, informing them of the new Google Account merge deadline and about their data.
Accessories
Our favorite compact smart display is currently 22% OFF, but you're almost out of time
Alexa, show me savings For a limited time during the Big Spring Sale, Amazon has chopped 22% OFF the price of the Echo Show 5.
The 'only budget earbuds worth buying' are even cheaper during Amazon's Big Spring Sale
Nothing better! CMF Buds Pro 2 by Nothing are the most unique earbuds you'll find anywhere, and they're back on sale for a short time.
Best smart home devices 2025
Living in the future There has never been a better time to build your smart home ecosystem than today. Choose from a wide variety of products and multi-platform compatibility to make your home smarter in a jiffy.
Gaming
We need more accessories like the new Backbone One: Xbox Edition
Nostalgic and iconic What do you get when you blend 2001 and 2025? The Backbone One: Xbox Edition, and it's absolutely beautiful.
The AYANEO Pocket ACE is compact, powerful, and I can't wait to get one
Small and powerful I'm worried about how much this is going to cost.
At-home date nights are better in VR (no, seriously)
New kinds of fun At-home dates can be notoriously challenging when the kids are finally in bed, but a couple of Meta Quest headsets will transport you somewhere far, far away.
