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Best smartwatch deals: Samsung, Google, Apple, Fitbit, and Garmin
Check out our recommendations of the best smartwatch deals if you're thinking about buying a wearable device. There are other discounts, but you need to hurry.
Stardew Valley is testing an exciting, experimental new multiplayer feature
Stardew Valley's experimental mobile multiplayer update is now available to those who put in a secret code on the game's title screen.
The RedMagic Nova is one of the best Android tablets I used in 2024
The RedMagic Nova is unapologetically a gamers tablet. But there's more to it than an overclocked silicon and a 20,000 RPM fan, all of which costs just $499.
The best language-learning apps for 2024
Learning a language can be tough. Fortunately, we've found the best apps to help make learning a foreign tongue fun with lessons, quizzes, and other activities.
The best Android phones in 2024: the 15 best ones you can buy
If you’re an Android fan in search of a new smartphone, then allow us to find the perfect partner. Here are the best Android phones at various prices.
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The best tablets in 2024: top 8 tablets you can buy now
Here are our picks for the best tablets in every category, so you can find the right one to fit your needs.
Will my phone change for daylight saving time automatically?
We're about to gain an hour of sleep. Indeed, daylight saving time ends this weekend. Here's how to make sure your smartphone's time changes correctly.
Google may make it easier to share files between Android and iPhone
Google's Quick Share could come to Apple devices like iPhone and Mac. The local file-sharing service is currently limited to Android, Chrome, and Windows.
Android updates will look very different in 2025
Android has kept to a pretty constant release schedule, but Google is changing things up in 2025 with an early release of Android 16.
Google Pixel Fold deals: Save $1,000 on Google’s foldable phone
We've rounded up the best Google Pixel Fold deals in the market right now if you're interested in the foldable smartphone, but you want it with a discount.
Pokémon’s free mobile card game is nostalgic fun, but watch your wallet
Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket captures all the simple pleasures of card collecting, but just be wary of its microtransactions.
Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra vs. Tab S10 Plus: Go big or even bigger?
Samsung's new Galaxy Tab S10 tablets have gorgeous screens and powerful chips and come in two sizes: big and bigger. Which one is right for you?
These Samsung phones are at risk for a big security vulnerability
Certain Samsung phones are susceptible to a new security hack that involves phones with certain chipsets. Here's are the phones and smartwatches affected.
This new Android phone looks like a photographer’s dream
Sharp is launching a new phone that’s perfect for photography enthusiasts. It’s called the Sharp Aquos R9 Pro, and it has cameras from Leica.
5 phones you should buy instead of the iPhone 16
Thinking about picking up a new iPhone 16? Before you do, consider these alternatives too.
How to easily turn your Android phone into a killer webcam
Android turns your phone into a webcam. It’s a native solution and free from the hassle of an external app. Here’s how the whole system kicks into action.
The Google Pixel 9a will reportedly get a much-needed battery boost
One of our main complaints with the Pixel 8a was its poor battery life. It looks like the Google Pixel 9a may fix that.
Google Pixel 9a: everything we know so far
Though Google only launched the Pixel 9 a few months ago, there's a Pixel 9a on the horizon. Here's what we know about this budget-friendly Pixel so far.
The next Google Pixels may have major camera upgrades
A massive leak from Google's gChips division hints at loads of upcoming features in the Pixel 10 and Pixel 11, including AI video editing.
The best Android tablets in 2024: the 7 best ones you can buy
Picking the right Android tablet can be difficult. We've rounded up all of the best Android tablets available now so you can find the one that's right for you.
Android 16 might give its own spin to iPhone’s Dynamic Island alerts
The iPhone's Dynamic Island notifications are a clever idea. In Android 16, apps might pull off something similar, but slotted within the status bar.
Android 15: everything you need to know
Android 15 is Google's next major update and is already available for Pixel phones. As it advances to other phones, here are the most interesting features.
Apple iPhone 16 Pro vs. Google Pixel 9 Pro: Which Pro is best?
The iPhone 16 Pro and Pixel 9 Pro both offer a flagship experience at $1,000, with similarities in the design, display and cameras. But which should you buy?