These $350 OnePlus smartphones have bigger batteries than the Galaxy S25 and iPhone 17 combined
OnePlus has launched two budget smartphones in China with massive 9,000mAh batteries, challenging battery standards set by premium phones from Samsung and Apple.
Android 17’s native app lock may also hide notifications from locked apps
Android 17 is shaping up to include a native app lock feature, with new Canary build changes revealing how notifications from locked apps may appear on the lock screen.
You can now use three of Gmail’s best AI features for free
Google is rolling out AI-assisted Gmail tools that were once locked behind paid tiers, and you don't need to spend a dime on getting a paid Google One subscription to get them.
Nothing Phone (3) drops to $639, saving you $160 on a standout Android flagship
Save 20% on the Nothing Phone (3) (2025), now $639 (was $799). Unlocked 256GB Android 15 phone with Snapdragon 8s Gen4, AMOLED display, 5150mAh battery, four 50MP cameras, and Glyph Interface.
This TCL NXTPAPER Android phone turns into an e-reader when your eyes need a break
TCL expands its NxtPaper lineup at CES 2026 with the NxtPaper 70 Pro phone and a new tablet, focusing on eye comfort, stylus input, and paper-like displays.
You might escape a higher Galaxy S26 price tag… if you’re in the US
Samsung's Galaxy S26 pricing leaks suggest US buyers may avoid a major hike, even as international markets and higher-end models see increases.
OnePlus 15’s successor might get a much-awaited camera hardware upgrade that it deserves
A new leak claims the OnePlus 16 could feature a major camera upgrade, potentially including a 200MP telephoto sensor borrowed from Oppo's upcoming Find N6.
Samsung’s new Galaxy tablet wants to beat the iPad where it hurts for a bargain
Samsung’s new Galaxy Tab A11+ undercuts the base iPad by $100 while offering a 90Hz display, quad speakers, and seven years of software updates, making it a strong budget tablet contender in the U.S.
Samsung’s new budget Galaxy phone brings 5G and long-term support at $199
Samsung has launched the $199 Galaxy A17 5G in the U.S., alongside the Galaxy Tab A11, strengthening its affordable Galaxy ecosystem with long-term updates and broad carrier support.
Your next OnePlus battery champ arrives January 8 in China
OnePlus says Turbo 6 and Turbo 6V launch in China on Jan. 8 with 9,000mAh batteries. Early testing claims 10 hours 37 minutes on one charge, with Turbo 6 leading the pitch.
The Android phones I’m most looking forward to in 2026 are not from Samsung or Google
Samsung and Apple delivered some big surprises in 2025, but next year, it’s the more exotic labels that have me excited about smartphone innovations.
WhatsApp update for early adopters provides more granular control over storage cleanup
WhatsApp is testing an advanced clear storage tool on iOS, giving users granular control over what gets deleted from chats while freeing up valuable iPhone storage.
Samsung’s next budget Galaxy phone could bring 5G and Android 16 at an affordable price
Samsung's Galaxy A07 5G has appeared in Google Play Console listings and leaked renders, revealing its design, Dimensity 6300 chip, Android 16 software, and budget-friendly focus.
Don’t ignore your Pixel 10 Pro flashlight, community raises questions
A Reddit report claims a Pixel 10 Pro’s flashlight lens melted, leaving a dark crater-like mark near the LED. It’s unverified, but easy to check, document, and escalate if you see similar damage.
OnePlus’ upcoming battery monster phone shows its face, and its looks awfully familiar
Leaked live images of the OnePlus Turbo reveal a familiar design, a massive 9,000mAh battery, and mid-range hardware, signaling OnePlus' growing focus on endurance over flagship specs.
Xiaomi’s S25 Ultra rival features a DSLR-like physical zoom ring paired with a 200MP zoom camera
Xiaomi's 17 Ultra Leica Edition pushes smartphone photography forward with a DSLR-style zoom ring, a 200MP periscope camera, and flagship-grade hardware to rival Apple and Samsung.
Google finally stops your valet from reading your WhatsApp in the car
Android Automotive’s new Sensitive App Protection lets drivers lock individual apps with a PIN, enhancing privacy in shared cars without compromising essential functions.
Splat turns your photos into coloring pages, and it signals a bigger trend
Retro’s Splat app turns your photos into AI coloring pages for kids, with quick style options and print or on-screen modes. It also signals a wider push for kid-friendly generative AI play.
Your Android phone may soon offer smart suggestions based on your activity
With the Pixel 10 series, Google introduced Magic Cue, an AI-powered feature that analyzes how you use your phone and offers tailored suggestions and app actions to make everyday tasks quicker and smoother. So far, it has been limited to Google’s latest flagships, but the company appears to be working on bringing something similar to […]
Android’s Find Hub now lets you switch up map views for easier device tracking
Google is rolling out an update for Android's Find Hub, which introduced a new option to switch map layers for additional information.
OnePlus’ next phone could eclipse the combined battery size of the best Samsung and Apple phones
OnePlus is rumored to be working on a smartphone with a massive 9,000 mAh battery. If true, it could rival the combined battery size of Samsung and Apple's best phones.
Chrome will soon tell you what you were reading a while ago with tab-aware AI
Google Chrome is gaining smarter AI features that let it understand what you are reading, summarize content across tabs, and help you get work done without jumping between pages.
Android might finally stop making you tap twice for Wi-Fi
Android 16 code hints Google could restore one-tap Wi-Fi and mobile data toggles, potentially ending the unpopular Internet tile introduced in Android 12.
Google confirms Gemini will fully replace Assistant on phones in 2026
Google’s shift from Assistant to Gemini on smartphones is delayed, meaning users can continue using Assistant while Google fine-tunes Gemini for a full mobile rollout.
ChatGPT for Android may soon let you jump into specific chats faster
ChatGPT for Android may soon add home screen shortcuts for specific conversations. An APK teardown suggests OpenAI is testing an "Add to home screen" option that opens a chosen chat directly.
Android 16 makes it easier to spot apps tracking your location
Android 16 QPR3 introduces a new blue location indicator that shows exactly which apps are accessing your device's location.
It just got a lot easier to control a Windows 11 PC with your Android phone
Windows 11's latest Android integration turns your phone into a powerful remote for your PC: lock it, send files, mirror your screen, and share clipboard content effortlessly.
Your Pixel could soon get better at avoiding accidental pocket dials
Google appears to have addressed a long-standing accidental touch issue on its Pixel lineup, and a fix is underway.
Your Snapchat Memories can be beat-synced in seconds, if you’re on iPhone
Snapchat is rolling out Snapchat Quick Cut iOS, a Lens-powered tool that turns Memories or Camera Roll clips into beat-synced videos fast. Android support is promised "soon," but Snap hasn’t shared dates.
Android could soon let you lock out users from Wi-Fi networks on shared devices
Android is testing new Wi-Fi controls that let you stop sharing networks across user profiles on the same device.
After a week with the OnePlus Pad Go 2, it’s threatening the iPad Pro as my go-to gaming tablet
The OnePlus Pad Go 2 offers low-cost entertainment, though with some issues.
Google Pixel 10 Pro is my favorite AI phone, but the iPhone still has an edge over it
The Pixel 10 Pro is an AI-native phone that can surprise you in practical ways. The iPhone 17 Pro is far behind, but it gives you precise control over how exactly you want AI to work for you.
Moving from iPhone to Android is about to get much easier
iOS 26.3 introduces native iPhone-to-Android data transfers, reducing friction for users switching platforms and meeting new interoperability requirements without extra apps.
You can now cast Apple TV content to your TV from Android
The latest update for the Apple TV app for Android brings Google Cast support, letting users cast content to TVs and smart displays.
You might want to skip a phone upgrade in 2026, as memory crisis threatens industry
Smartphone makers may reduce RAM in 2026 models as memory prices surge. Here’s why it matters, how AI makes it worse, and what it means for everyday users.
OnePlus Open users in North America can now update to Android 16
OnePlus has finally started rolling out OxygenOS 16 based on Android 16 to OnePlus Open users in North America.
Google Health Connect is expanding to track symptoms, alcohol intake, and more
Health Connect is evolving beyond fitness, with signs of medical, lifestyle, and symptom tracking that could make Android health data simpler and more unified.
Google Translate finally understands what you meant, not just what you typed
Google is upgrading Translate with Gemini-powered context-aware translations, live speech translation through headphones, and new language learning features, rolling out globally over time.