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Samsung’s Galaxy Buds On, SmartTag3 Now Available
Galaxy Buds On, the latest earbuds from Samsung, are now up for purchase. We learned all about these clip-on wireless earbuds in late September, but now they have arrived in the US priced at $229. Also arriving and up for purchase is the new SmartTag 3, priced starting at $29 for a single puck…
Samsung Ships October Patch to Galaxy S25 Series, More
There’s a fresh monthly update headed to Samsung Galaxy devices. This is the October patch, rolling out to the entire Galaxy S25 series (that’s five devices in total), plus the Z Fold 7 and Z Flip 7. Nothing beyond the October security patch is listed in the changelog, but if you update your device…
First Android XR Glasses Up for Pre-Order on November 12
Warby Parker has spilled the beans during a quarterly earnings call. The first Android XR-powered intelligent eyewear will go up for pre-order on November 12. That’s next week, people! This has been quite a long time coming. Google began its first teases of intelligent eyewear (smart glasses) back…
Get Galaxy Z Fold 8 With Free Doubled Storage ($400 Value)
We’ve heard that Samsung is experiencing good sales thanks to the launch of iPhone Duo. To maybe help persuade a few more folks, Samsung is offering a great deal for those who need a ton of onboard storage. Like, a lot of onboard storage. The Deal: On Samsung’s website, you can get a Galaxy Z…
Motorola Signature 27 Coming to US: Absolute Specimen, Priced at $1,599
Motorola made all details, including pricing and availability, official for its Signature 27 device this week. If you haven’t been hearing the rumblings on this device, imagine Motorola gathered a team of top Android fanboys and tasked them with compiling the specs that would make the ultimate…
SpaceX, Qualcomm Ink Deal: 5G Network Launch in 2027
SpaceX and Qualcomm announced today that a deal is in place for Qualcomm’s Dragonwing Cellular Infrastructure to help power Starlink Mobile’s terrestrial base stations, providing a high-powered nationwide 5G network. SpaceX is planning for a US deployment to begin in 2027, with tens of thousands of…
Galaxy S27 Chipsets: Samsung Using Exynos and Snapdragon
It’s already November, meaning Samsung’s roadmap for which chipsets will power its upcoming lineup of Galaxy S27 devices, should essentially be internally confirmed. Details of the chipsets have apparently leaked, pointing to Samsung utilizing both Exynos and Qualcomm-made Snapdragon processors in…
Galaxy Z Fold 8 Sees Sales Boost Thanks to iPhone Duo
In Samsung’s home market of South Korea, the company is seeing sales boosts of over 20% for the Galaxy Z Fold 8, likely all thanks to Apple’s launch of the iPhone Duo. It’s reported this bump took place the week of Oct. 23-29, with the sales figures being compared to the week prior. For Android…
Galaxy Ring Cleared for Monitoring Sleep Apnea Signs
Samsung announced that its Galaxy Ring has received FDA clearance to monitor for signs of sleep apnea, a first for smart rings currently on the market. According to Samsung, the update Sleep Apnea feature is intended for users over the age of 18, powered by an enhanced algorithm that analyzes blood…
Google Play Services v26.43: Android Family Hub Access
Google Play Services v26.43 is beginning its rollout to Android devices, full of newly listed changes, ranging from access to Android Family Hub to bug fixes for Safety & Emergency services. Once updated, users will now be able to access the Android Family Hub via the Android settings menu, which…
Snapseed 4.2 Rolling Out: LUT Imports, Motion Blur, and More
Snapseed 4.2 is starting its gradual rollout today, bringing a handful of new features to users on both Android and iOS. The changelog mentions things like Motion Blur and Color Grading, but the big feature many users seem most stoked about is Preset & LUT imports. Should you have preset packs you…
Wear OS 8 Status Bar: New Feature Confirmed by Google
Google confirmed to developers this week that a status bar is coming to Wear OS. Available already in the Canary emulator for testing with apps, the status bar will always sit at the 12 o’clock position across apps, then auto hide itself as users scroll. The status bar is designed to display the…
Google’s New Icons for Phone, Messages, and Contacts
Google is now rolling out three new icons for your Phone, Messages, and Contacts. According to Google’s whole post about it, the new icons are sharper and clearer on your home screen. You’ll notice the “crisp gradient” with easily readable edges. Here’s an excerpt from their announcement post. The…
DEAL: Pixel Watch 5 is $299 ($100 Off)
Google is hosting a very good deal on its latest Pixel Watch 5 smartwatch currently, knocking $100 off of the price basically anywhere the watch is sold. At $100 off, the starting price comes down to just $299, which should be very enticing if this is a device you’ve been shopping for. $299 will…
Android 17 QPR3 Beta 3: Three Sweet Features to Check Out
Google dropped Android 17 QPR3 Beta 3 last week for supported Pixel devices. Inside, the Android team included a solid list of new features, plus plenty of bug fixes. In case you needed help discovering some of the cool new stuff, we figured we’d compile a quick little list for you. There are three…
DEAL: Google Cuts $200 Off Pixel 11 Price
Google currently has deals on its latest devices, including $200 off its less expensive Pixel 11 device. At $200 off, the starting price for this phone becomes just $699, down from the usual $899. If you’re thinking to yourself if $699 is a good price for the Pixel 11, it absolutely is. I’ve had…
Samsung October Updates: Galaxy S26 Finds Surprise Improvements
It’s not often that the phone in your pocket receives two updates in a single month, but that’s what we are getting with the Galaxy S26 series. Samsung and its partners are sending a second update, this time with more than just security patches. After receiving the October Android security patch…
Pixel 11 Pro and 11 Pro XL Hit With Massive Price Cuts
You know that we have officially entered the holiday shopping season when Google slashes the prices of its brand new Pixel 11 series with the largest discounts to date. You may not even need a trade-in at this point, thanks to these wild price cuts. The Pixel 11 Pro has been given a $300…
Android 17 Update Adds Screenshot Shortcut to the Most Brilliant Spot
The new Android 17 update that arrived today in beta form has an odd, yet maybe super useful, shortcut for taking screenshots. While the typical button combo we’ve used for years is still there, a slight adjustment to that button combo will give you another screenshot option. Within the Android 17…
Android 17 QPR3 Beta 3 Released for Pixel Devices
It was quite recently that Google released Beta 2 of Android 17 QPR3. That was a relatively sizable update itself, but Android 17 QPR3 Beta 3 appears even larger, at least from the changelog. Now available for all supported Pixel devices, which begins at the Pixel 6a now, Google is addressing image…
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