Google Messages will soon use color to differentiate RCS and SMS, MMS users
Color coded Google Messages will use tags and colors to differentiate SMS, MMS, and RCS users before you send a message in a future update.
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When will my phone get Android 16?
The wait begins The public builds of Android 16 are now available, so here's when your phone will make the switch to the next version of Android.
Phones
Flip phones are where it's at, and this is one hell of a deal on the Z Flip 7
Get the yellow one It's hard to say no to a deal like this one.
Best MVNO carrier 2025
Go prepaid, save more! If you're looking for the best MVNO carriers, Mint Mobile is your best overall option. That said, there are lots of other nice alternatives as well.
Best Android phones under $400 in 2025
Save your money! Check out some of the best Android phones under $400 you can get. These devices offer long software support, fast charging, and a whole lot more.
Is this a typo? Mint Mobile is currently selling the Google Pixel 9 for less than the Pixel 9a
An easy choice Mint Mobile is carving $400 off the Pixel 9 AND throwing in 50% off one year of wireless, making the Pixel 9a seem a little unnecessary.
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Wear this If you want a feature-packed and stylish Wear OS watch, you have plenty of options from manufacturers such as Samsung, Google, Mobvoi, and more.
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The wait begins The public builds of Android 16 are now available, so here's when your phone will make the switch to the next version of Android.
Google's Veo 2 becomes widely available as it teases Gemini 2.5 Flash
Rolling out At Google Cloud Next, the company previewed the next Gemini 2.5 Flash model and announced that Veo 2 is now widely available.
Stable One UI 7 rolls out to users both in the US and European regions
The time has come! Samsung has finally started rolling out One UI 7 to more users across the US and Europe regions.
Wearables
Polar follows Garmin's lead as 'optional' subscriptions becomes the new normal
Another day, another sub Polar is the latest expensive fitness watch brand to add a subscription, and we probably won't have any sub-free smartwatches soon.
ByteDance reportedly working on a pair of AI smart glasses to challenge Meta
TikTok up close? ByteDance, creators of TikTok, are allegedly pursuing the creation of AI smart glasses.
Replacement Samsung Galaxy Ring charging cases will cost a pretty penny
Bank-breaker Samsung originally only sold replacement Galaxy Ring cases through customer support requests. Now, they're available at more retailers — at a high price.
OnePlus Watch 3 releases with a hefty price tag in the US and we don't know why
Price hike OnePlus Watch 3 was hit by a 145% tariff and its price just skyrocketed.
Accessories
Best Motorola Razr Plus cases 2025
Flip-friendly It may be water-repellant, but Motorola's new foldable isn't very durable. To secure your expensive investment, get one of the best Motorola Razr Plus cases.
Best USB-C cables for Android Auto 2025
On the go You need a durable USB-C cable with fast data transfer so it keeps chugging along with your car.
Best Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 cases 2025
Case fever Play dress up with the best Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 cases. You can add protection and functionality to your foldable with these excellent cases.
Tablets
Onyx Boox Page v4.0 keeps the e-reader fresh with Library and file updates
Get Cozy Boox was spotted rolling out v4.0 for the Page e-reader.
Hey Samsung, where's the Galaxy Tab S10?
MIA Four "Samsung Galaxy Tab S10" models later, there's still no regular-sized Galaxy Tab S10.
Amazon's leftover spring deals include $120 OFF the Google Pixel Tablet, but it ends soon
Pixel Tablet Savings For a limited time, Amazon is offering $120 off the Google Pixel Tablet as part of its leftover spring deals, but it isn't expected to last long.
Deals
Is this a typo? Mint Mobile is currently selling the Google Pixel 9 for less than the Pixel 9a
An easy choice Mint Mobile is carving $400 off the Pixel 9 AND throwing in 50% off one year of wireless, making the Pixel 9a seem a little unnecessary.
When does the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 launch?
Don't flip The Galaxy Z Flip 7 is likely to be revealed later this year. Here's everything we know so far.
This Google Pixel 9a deal is so good it's got to be illegal
How. The Google Pixel 9a just came out but one carrier is already offering the phone for nearly 80% off!
Samsung just quietly dropped one of the best Galaxy Z Flip 6 deals I've seen all year — score up to $750 OFF the top-rated foldable
Shocker! Samsung has brought back a deal that carves up to $750 off the Galaxy Z Flip 6 when you trade in (or $150 off when you don't).
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