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Android 17
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Apps & Software
Google's Find Hub just got a feature that could save you from losing your wallet
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Google will let schools turn off AI, but they'll have to give up Search too
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Google's Wear OS 'status bar' experiment brings a little more Android flair to watches
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The Samsung News app is being discontinued, and there's no replacement yet
One Less Galaxy Feature Samsung's News app is shutting down and leaving you with a dead home screen widget.
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Wearables
Samsung upgraded its Sleep Apnea detection—Galaxy Ring, Watch 9 are receiving it now
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Samsung's 'Intelligent Eyewear' is now rumored to launch near Christmas
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Ultrahuman's Ring Pro arrives in the US—consumers can get it fitted in-store, but only at Best Buy
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Accessories
Samsung's smarter, redesigned SmartTag 3 is here in the U.S. with the Galaxy Buds On
To end the week... Samsung announced U.S. availability for its redesigned, enhanced Galaxy SmartTag 3 and the open-ear Galaxy Buds On.
This new Qi2.3 power bank puts Google's and Samsung's accessories to shame
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Amazon's latest suite of Alexa-powered Echo devices includes a digital Photo Frame
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Tablets
Kindle Unlimited is now Kindle Plus, and Amazon is betting big on AI audiobooks
Bookbot Amazon rebrands Kindle Unlimited as Kindle+ and adds AI-narrated audiobooks.
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As planned...? Early Kindle 2026 users reported a "light bleeding" issue with the eReader. Amazon got candid about it, and it looks like this was always expected.
The Amazon Alexa Tablet series runs Android, and turns into a 'sanctuary' for Kindle readers
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