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I found a hidden Pixel feature that explains what's wrong with Bluetooth (and Android Auto)

By Sanuj Bhatia published 1 April 26

A quiet lifesaver Pixel's hidden tool runs tests and suggests fixes like re-pairing or clearing cache.

Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra camera review: Ignore the spec sheet

By Nicholas Sutrich published 31 March 26

Android Central Labs The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a deceptively fresh phone despite what a stagnant spec sheet might imply.

Bellroy's latest Cinch slings are ready for your everyday tech essentials — and everything else

By Harish Jonnalagadda published 31 March 26

Carry in a cinch Bellroy's Cinch Carryall and Cinch Sling are retro-styled sling bags with plenty of organization and storage room.

Beats made my favorite workout earbuds even better with an electric Nike collab

By Brady Snyder published 30 March 26

Powerbeats Pro 2 Beats and Nike teamed up to launch a special edition variant of the Powerbeats Pro 2, and it's already my favorite audio launch of the year.

I put a magnetic ring on my non-wireless charging phone — here's why you should too

By Namerah Saud Fatmi published 29 March 26

Work smarter Who says your phone needs to support wireless charging for you to use magnetic accessories with it? Magnets let you use more than magnetic wireless chargers.

I always add these 6 quick settings tiles to my Android phone when setting it up for the first time

By Namerah Saud Fatmi published 29 March 26

Quick tiles There are dozens of quick settings tiles, but here are my top six. I rely on them so much that they are the first tiles I pick when setting up a new phone.

This app made me hate today's giant Android smartphones a little less

By Rajat Sharma published 29 March 26

Quick Cursor With Quick Cursor, you can interact with UI elements on the upper half of your Android phone's screen, without having to resort to hand gymnastics.

This Samsung Galaxy S26 update makes it ultra-easy to share files with an iPhone

By Christine Persaud published 28 March 26

Drop it in air You can now easily share files from a Samsung Galaxy S26 to an Apple device using AirDrop.

When it comes to your smartphone, do you use protection or are you living on the edge?

By Derrek Lee published 28 March 26

AC Polls In our latest poll, we want to know if you use a case and/or screen protector to protect your smartphone.

I’m saying it: The Galaxy S26 is a better 'Pixel' than the Pixel 10

By Namerah Saud Fatmi published 27 March 26

More Pixel than Pixel I can't help but compare the Galaxy S26 series to the Pixel 10 lineup, and how Samsung seems to have made Samsung-branded Pixels without Qi2.