Google is bringing widgets to phone lock screens with Android 16 QPR1
Early preview Google is bringing lock screen widgets from the Pixel Tablet to all Android phones with the Android 16 QPR1 update this year.
Phones
Best dumb phone 2025
Keep it simple Take some downtime from the internet with the help of a good old dumb phone. These feature phones nail the basics, and they're super easy to use, making them perfect for just about anyone.
Does Mint Mobile have a free trial?
Free 5G? Yes, please! Mint Mobile is one of the most popular alternative carriers around, and they currently offer a free trial so you can try their service with zero risk.
The best Mint Mobile deals and plans of March 2025 — free wireless, bundle discounts, and more
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.
New Verizon deal drops the Galaxy S25 Ultra to the price of a cup of coffee every month — no trade-in required!
No way For a limited time, Verizon is carving $1,119.99 off the super-powered Galaxy S25 Ultra when you add a line with the Unlimited Ultimate plan.
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Apps & Software
Samsung confirms two Health app updates for Galaxy as we spring forward
Respite Samsung discussed a few Health app updates for Daylight Savings.
Partner Sharing support for third-party app images returns to Google Photos
It's back Google highlighted the return of an old Partner Sharing feature on Android.
Google confirms mass app deletion on Play Store after ad fraud
Check your phones Google is taking down several apps from Play Store after being impacted by an ad-fraud scheme.
Google tests experimental 'AI Mode' enhancing search results
Do more with AI Google is testing out a new search feature 'AI Mode' that goes beyond AI Overviews.
Wearables
Best Garmin watch 2025
Best for fitness training These are the best Garmin watches across the Venu, Forerunner, Instinct, Fenix, and other Garmin lineups, for every type of athlete.
Best smartwatches that can measure blood oxygen saturation levels 2025
SPO2 monitor If you want a watch that measures your blood oxygen saturation levels with plenty of other great perks, these are the best ones you can buy right now.
These smart glasses have given me a new reason to record video again
Look ma, no hands! Ray-Ban Meta Smart Glasses have a camera in the best place — your face — making video capture so much more fun than with a phone.
OnePlus will deliver three years of Watch 3 updates, after all
Better value We were concerned when OnePlus told us that the Watch 3 would only get two years of support. Now it seems to have been a misunderstanding.
Accessories
HMD’s new earbuds pull double duty as a wireless power bank
Wild HMD's latest earbuds can even juice up your phone wirelessly.
Honor Earbuds Open review: Unmatched comfort, unbelievable sound
Rock out Honor is making a strong debut into the world of open earbuds with the Earbuds Open, combining a comfortable design with terrific sound.
Best Google Pixel 9 and Pixel 9 Pro cases 2025
Embrace your style Get the best Google Pixel 9 and Pixel 9 Pro cases to personalize your Pixel, boost its defenses, and enhance its functionality.
Gaming
You don't have to wait til Civ VII VR to play great strategy games on the Meta Quest 3
Big brain Civilization VII VR is coming soon to Meta Quest headsets, but did you know there are already a ton of great strategy games to play in VR?
AYANEO's latest gaming handheld is a true homage to the Game Boy Micro
Stick-less The AYANEO Pocket Micro Classic is about as close as it gets to a modern Game Boy Micro.
Samsung could use Sony's 4K Micro-OLEDs in Moohan, surpassing Apple Vision Pro
Spoil your eyes Samsung has reportedly surpassed its rival's headset with better display resolution and color quality — which could make it quite expensive.
