Android 16 QPR3 Beta 2 makes Settings easier to navigate and squashes plenty of bugs
A much-needed cleanup The new beta aims to make Android 16 feel more stable to use ahead of wider rollout.
Phones
Sick of Verizon? Mint Mobile will give you a full year of T-Mobile-powered Unlimited for only $15 per month
Get Minty Mint Mobile is ushering in the new year by carving 50% off its Unlimited plan. New users only!
Best Android phones with a headphone jack
Wired audio FTW The 3.5mm headphone jack on phones has nearly gone extinct, but these excellent Android phones are still holding on to it. Here are some of the best ones you should consider if you need to plug in.
These are the most secure Android phones that you can buy today
Safe & sound With one of these secure Android phones, you don't have to worry about the safety of your data. These phones have great hardware, cameras, and more.
It's real: new T-Mobile deal lands you a free Pixel 10 AND some earbuds, no trade-in required
Pixel x2 T-Mobile is temporarily bringing back a deal that gets you a free Pixel flagship AND a pair of wireless earbuds when you add a line with an eligible data plan.
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How to set up and use Android AI notification summaries
Pixel exclusive Google's AI notification summaries are exclusive to Pixel 9 and Pixel 10 phones, and aim to clean up your list of notifications. Here's how to start using them.
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Sick of Verizon? Mint Mobile will give you a full year of T-Mobile-powered Unlimited for only $15 per month
Get Minty Mint Mobile is ushering in the new year by carving 50% off its Unlimited plan. New users only!
It's real: new T-Mobile deal lands you a free Pixel 10 AND some earbuds, no trade-in required
Pixel x2 T-Mobile is temporarily bringing back a deal that gets you a free Pixel flagship AND a pair of wireless earbuds when you add a line with an eligible data plan.
One of the best Android phones of 2025 is already $250 OFF at Best Buy
XL savings Best Buy is currently carving $250 off the Google Pixel 10 Pro XL, one of our favorite phones from last year.
Last chance! Get a FREE $200 gift card from Verizon before the deal expires tomorrow
Ends tomorrow! Verizon's stackable offer that gives new users a free $200 gift card is set to expire on January 14th.
Apps & Software
Google's Nano Banana Pro hits key milestone, and it couldn't have come at a better time
AI image generation Nano Banana Pro hasn't even been out for two full months, and the image generation model already crossed a major threshold when it matters most.
Google Wallet on Android looks to be that one-stop shop for your purchase history
Making changes Google Wallet was reported to have an update in the works to overhaul its transaction history on Android.
How Google's new protocol transforms AI agents into shopping powerhouses
AI shops for you Google's new Universal Commerce Protocol lays the foundation for AI agents to handle shopping and checkout, connecting AI, retailers, and payment providers.
Incoming glow up: Samsung Bixby's huge One UI 8.5 upgrade might look like Google
Glow Up A One UI 8.5 leak on Reddit reportedly showcased the huge, Google-like upgrades planned for Bixby.
Wearables
Tech brands think AI is ready to 'know everything about you.' Is that what we want?
Wearables Weekly CES 2026 was crammed with AI rings, pins, necklaces, glasses, and other wearables designed to monitor and analyze your entire life. Is this the future we want?
OnePlus snuck out a Wear OS 5 update to the Watch 2, and it's been causing serious battery problems since
Wear OS woes OnePlus's Wear OS watches are best known for their excellent battery life, but this rushed Wear OS 5 update has caused serious problems in that area.
Best Android smartwatch
The best Out of dozens of options we've reviewed, our expert Android team has picked out the best Android watches available today.
Amazon's Winter Sale dips the Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra (2025) below its Cyber Monday deal price
Ultra deal Samsung has dropped the Galaxy Watch Ultra (2025) down to the same price as the Watch 8 Classic, if you prefer better battery life to a rotating bezel.
Accessories
I put a Bluetooth sleep speaker under my pillow — here's how it went
Peace pillow speaker Like listening to music while sleeping, but hate the feeling of earbuds in your ears against a pillow? This portable pillow speaker might be for you.
Best Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 bands
New connectors The best Galaxy Watch 8 bands are nothing like Galaxy Watch straps of the past. Gone are the quick-release connectors, replaced with dynamic lugs instead.
The best earbuds for Pixel users are now 28% OFF at Amazon
They're earbuds, buddy The Google Pixel Buds Pro 2 offer the latest in Gemini AI integration.
Tablets
Best Android tablets for kids
Kids Love Them! Want to get your little one(s) comfortable with technology the right way? Here are some of the best Android tablets for kids you can check out.
Amazon just chopped 20% OFF the price of our favorite color Kindle e-reader - but you better act fast
Unlock Reading in Color Amazon's Kindle Colorsoft is currently $50 off, if you need a color e-reader without ads.
Best Android gaming tablets
Game on A stalwart gaming tablet with plenty of power is the best medium for experiencing Android games. These are the best Android games that fit the bill.
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