Google One might eventually back up your phone SIMs for easy restoration
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Android 16
News Weekly: Motorola Razr 2025 arrives, Alphabet earnings soar, Meta's troubles, and more
News Weekly This week, Motorola's Razr 2025 series dropped, Alphabet's Q1 earnings soar, Meta layoffs impact VR teams, Samsung's summer Unpacked could take place in New York, and Android 16's Beta 4 comes out.
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Google Pixel 9: Price, specs, models, and everything you need to know
Meet the Pixel 9 family Get comprehensive knowledge about the flagship Pixel 9 series. Here's everything you need to know including info about specs, performance, battery, pricing, and more!
Samsung Galaxy S25: Price, specs, and everything you need to know
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Ask Jerry: How can I securely wipe a phone?
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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 vs. OPPO Find N5: When being the best is not enough
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This is your last chance to buy a lifetime Plex Pass before prices double
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Yahoo buying Chrome isn't as crazy as it sounds
Android & Chill Yahoo knows what it should have 20 years ago: it needs a browser
Google officially killed Driving Mode after stripping most of its features in 2024
Bye Google Assistant is slowly being cast aside in favor of Gemini, and many features are gone forever as part of the move.
Google Meet rolls out new tile redesign, sampling colors for a classy look
A Pop of Color Google Meet was spotted rolling out its color-sampling tile redesign for desktop users.
Wearables
Google Pixel Watch 3: Specs, new tricks, comparisons, and more
Third time charmer Available in two sizes, the Google Pixel Watch 3 has loads of delectable features to indulge in. Here's all you need to know about it.
Samsung Galaxy Watch 8: Leaks, AI tools, and likely upgrades
Classic redux It appears the Galaxy Watch 8 will bring back the Classic design, stick with a similar battery size, and add new health AI tools.
Google Pixel Watch 3
Every beat of your heart Loss of Pulse Detection on Google Pixel Watch 3 is one of the latest features to launch on the smartwatch, and it could literally save your life.
The best Fitbits to buy in 2025
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Accessories
CMF Buds 2 series launches globally with a promise of affordable audio excellence
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Synology DiskStation DS925+ vs. DiskStation DS923+: Is it even an upgrade?
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Best Motorola Razr Plus 2024 cases
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Best Samsung tablet 2025
Options galore Samsung makes the best Android tablets, and these models are the best of the best.
Best rugged tablets 2025
Survivor series There are a number of reasons you might want or need a rugged tablet, either for field work or if you have naughty kids around the house. Here are some of the best rugged tablets to consider.
Rumors allege a Galaxy Tab S10 'Lite' is on the way, and a Tab S11 series shake-up
A Tablet Future Samsung is allegedly planning a new "Lite" tablet release and another shake-up for its Tab S11 series.
Deals
Best Buy really wants to give you $100 to buy the Google Pixel 9a — I'm not joking
Finally! Best Buy finally dropped its Google Pixel 9a deal, and it's seriously unmissable.
The best Google Pixel 9a deals of April 2025: free gift cards, epic trade-in opportunities, and more
It's here The Google Pixel 9a has finally arrived, and I'm dropping all the best deals into this guide.
The best Motorola deals of April 2025: save big on foldable phones, flagships, and more
Go Moto! Whether you need a budget phone or an innovative foldable, these are the best Motorola deals on the web today.
Tick tock! The best Samsung watch is 23% off at Amazon right now, but not for long
Galactic Watch Deals Amazon is offering 23% off the price of our favorite overall Samsung smartwatch, offering buyers $80 in savings.
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