Google confirms it's still working to support your old Nest cameras in Google Home

Google bought Nest years ago, and is trying its best to phase out the Nest app in favor of Google Home. But some old cameras are still unsupported, and the company is still aiming to fix that.

New Motorola Edge 50 Ultra leak reveals an attractive flagship

Motorola is having an exciting launch in the early week of April as not one but three models are expected.

Garmin adds a ton of new features and bug fixes in latest beta

Garmin just loaded its top smartwatches with a ton of new features and bug fixes in a new update.

Need running motivation? These are my favorite apps for getting outside and on PR pace

Whether you're looking for motivation to run your first 5K, hit a marathon PR pace, or just to walk enough steps every day to stay healthy, these are the apps I'd recommend.

ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra vs. Google Pixel 8 Pro

Between the ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra and Google Pixel 8 Pro, they are both affordable phones with premium features including AI integration.

News Weekly: Disney Plus gets Hulu, another Pixel 9 model leaks, and more

Disney rolls out Hulu content, Pixel 9 could get three variants for the first time, S24 gets a surprise update, Vivo launches new foldables, and Pixel 8 finally gets Gemini Nano.

Global AI resolution is a step forward, but there is a long road ahead

The United Nation's Global Resolution on AI is a good first step towards responsible and ethical AI, but it needs to be more than a suggestion.

Google explains the Pixel 8's seven years of software updates

Google's seven-year Pixel software upgrade promise is a long way from being fulfilled, but a company VP is explaining how it will make it happen.

Ultrahuman Ring Air review: Forgettable, in a good way

Smart rings are an exciting new category with the Samsung Galaxy Ring arriving soon, but a few brands like Ultrahuman have already entered the fray. Here's how this 6-day, sleep- and fitness-tracking smart ring compares to competitors like the Oura Ring.

The regular Google Pixel 8 is getting Gemini Nano after all

Google has confirmed that Pixel 8 users will get a sneak peek of Gemini Nano in the next Pixel Feature Drop.

UGREEN Revodok Max 213 review: The only Thunderbolt 4 docking station you'll ever need

The Revodok Max 213 is a 13-in-1 docking station with Thunderbolt 4 connectivity. With a sturdy design and all the ports you could want, this may just be the only dock to consider.

Google's Gboard makes venting frustrations faster and simpler

Now, users can give feedback to the Gboard team effortlessly.

Onyx Boox Note Air 3 review: A large e-reader that's terrific at taking notes

The Boox Note Air 3 is a 10.3-inch e-reader that comes with a bundled stylus, giving you the ability to take notes. The result is a two-in-one device that's outstanding.

Gemini could soon make an appearance on the Pixel Tablet

An unreleased version of the Google Search app for tablets contains references to Gemini, and the Pixel Tablet will probably be the first device to receive the AI assistant.

The 3-2-1 backup rule is broken — here's how I safeguard my data

The 3-2-1 backup rule doesn't really make sense now that we have NAS HDDs that can store up to 24TB of data on a single drive.

Samsung could double the amount of onboard storage with the Galaxy Watch 7

Aside from all the flashy rumors surrounding the Galaxy Watch 7 series, Samsung could also ship the smartwatch with an increased 32GB of onboard storage.

Vivo's latest foldables make the Galaxy Z Fold 5 look outdated

Vivo just launched the X Fold 3 and X Fold 3 Pro in China, and the foldables pack considerable upgrades and an ultra-thin design that puts Samsung to shame.

Latest Android 15 preview shows new signs of a Bluetooth audio sharing feature

It looks like the next version of Android might let you share your phone's audio with friends' headphones, all at once.

Alphabet, Apple, and Meta are under investigation in Europe for non-compliance with the Digital Markets Act

The three tech giants are being investigated for potentially failing to comply with new rules.

Ask Jerry: How do I remove malware?

Have a question about the tech in your life? If so, maybe we can get them answered!

I'm never wearing a smartwatch to sleep again

An old Android Central poll found that two-thirds of our readers "usually" wear a smartwatch for sleep tracking. For the remaining one-third who find this uncomfortable, let me point you to a smart ring instead. Trust me, it's transformative.

The Galaxy Z Fold 6 might borrow more tricks from the Galaxy S24 Ultra

The upcoming Galaxy Z Fold 6 might be the first foldable phone ever with a super tough titanium body.

The next OnePlus Nord CE could be a charging beast

Get ready for super fast charging on the new OnePlus Nord CE4.

News Weekly: Massive Apple lawsuit, Pixel market share continues to grow, and more

Apple might use Gemini for its iPhone, Pixel shares continue to grow in the U.S. despite a drop in sales, Android 15 gets satellite connectivity, Apple gets sued for iPhone monopoly, and why the Samsung Galaxy Z fold doesn't unfold flat

The Amazon Fire Max 11 just crashed to its lowest price EVER during the Big Spring Sale

The Amazon Spring Sale is live, and the Fire Max 11 tablet is joining in the fun! Get $80 off the purchase price of one of our favorite Amazon Fire tablets—but only while this discount lasts.

What the Apple antitrust case means for Google and Android

The U.S. Department of Justice says Apple maintains an illegal monopoly. Here's what that means.

WhatsApp's latest beta hints at AI-powered image editing tools on the way

WhatsApp might let you jazz up backgrounds and tweak images using generative AI right in the app.

Amazon slashes the Google Pixel 7a down to a Black Friday price for the limited-time Spring Sale!

As a part of its limited-time Spring Sale, Amazon has cut 25% off the sticker price of the Google Pixel 7a—bringing it back down to Black Friday levels at its lowest price ever!

Gmail gets Predictive Back feature on Android 14

Gmail version 2024.03.03.x will be required to take advantage of it.

These AMVR Quest 3 controller grips prove simple is best

AMVR Quest 3 controller grips don't cover the entire controller. Instead, they replace the battery door with a superior design.

Best running watches 2024

If you're a runner, you want to find a wearable that can keep up. We've rounded up some of the best running smartwatches out there!

Moto G Power 5G 2024 review: Two steps forward, one step back

The new Moto G Power 5G 2024 brings a new design language while offering features well above its price point, like wireless charging.

The new Snapdragon 7 Plus Gen 3 Mobile Platform brings on-device GenAI to more phones

The new Snapdragon 7 Plus Gen 3 will bring generative AI to more phones and will first be integrated with OnePlus, realme and SHARP devices.

New Polar Grit X2 Pro smartwatch brings all the right upgrades for outdoor enthusiasts

Polar launches the new Grit X2 Pro, featuring an upgraded AMOLED display, dual GPS, longer battery life, and much more.

What is the Android Open Source project?

Google makes money from Android by giving it away to everyone else as the AOSP. It sounds crazy, but it fits perfectly into Google's business model.

Wear OS 4: New features, One UI 5 Watch, and more

Two years after Wear OS 3, Wear OS 4 is here to make Android smartwatches better than ever.

Nothing Phone 2a vs. Phone 2

The Nothing Phone 2a and Nothing Phone 2 have similar features and the same signature Glyph interface, so it's important to look beyond that to determine which one is right for you.

Google Meet's portrait touch-up feature forays into the web

With the new enhancement feature on Google Meet, Google wants you to appear confident and comfortable during video conferencing.

Dream team: Modders behind Half-Life 2 VR, Doom VR join forces for licensed Quest ports

After making VR mods for Half-Life, Quest, Doom, Return to Castle Wolfenstein, Firewatch, Neon White, and Outer Wilds, Flat2VR Studios and Team Beef are moving on from mods onto a mysterious official port, and we're thrilled.

Qualcomm's toned-down Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 aims at on-device AI

After wowing us with the flagship Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, the company brings its toned-down version five months later, which will power some of the premium flagships later this year.

WhatsApp testing new authentication options for users

WhatsApp beta is currently testing new app lock options in addition to biometrics.

This new Meta Quest 3 Lite leak looks wild

A new Meta Quest 3 Lite render has leaked, revealing that the new budget VR headset could be called the Meta Quest 3s instead.

Infinix unveils the Note 40 series with a dedicated chip for smart charging

The smart charging in the Infinix Note 40 Pro models are intended to provide speedy charging and loads of cool functions.

The NUU B30 Pro 5G is a budget smartphone with impressive specs

The phone will retail for $300, and it has some great specs, including a variable refresh rate.

I'd swap my Garmin Forerunner 965 for this much cheaper smartwatch in a heartbeat — if it weren't for one thing

The Garmin Forerunner 965 is the best running watch out there, but it also has tools that most people (myself included) probably don't need. The Forerunner 165 would suit people a lot better — if Garmin didn't strategically cripple it.

News Weekly: Motorola launches new phones, TikTok under fire, and more

Motorola launches two affordable phones, TikTok gets a last shot at staying in the U.S., Chrome ups its security on phishing emails, the Galaxy S24 Plus a hit, and Google Messages gets custom color chats

Your phone's camera is even better than you thought

Phone cameras have gotten so much better in the past few years that it seems like they can get a good picture of anything.

Best Buy shaves $200 OFF the price of the Motorola Edge Plus (2023) — but for how long?

The 512GB configuration of the Motorola Edge Plus is $200 off at Best Buy right now, if you want a deal on a phone with top-of-the-line battery life and a beautiful design.

WhatsApp brings the ability to pin more messages and chats

WhatsApp could soon include a better way to organize chats and messages on the platform.

Apple's latest AI acquisition might give Google Gemini some serious competition

Apple's presumed acquisition of Canada's DarwinAI might mean it's gearing up to amp up AI directly in its future products.

Google Chrome finally rolls out a powerful way to block phishing attempts

Google just made Safe Browsing's real-time URL protection available to everyone and added extra password security features to Chrome on iOS.

Blink Mini 2 arrives as a weather-resistant home guardian for $39

Blink has launched its latest Mini 2 compact home security camera in the U.S. and Canada.

ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra review: Mistaken identity

The Zenfone 11 Ultra is one of the best phones yet from ASUS, and it combines a minimalist design with outstanding hardware and great cameras. But it misses out on long-term updates, and that more than anything else is a deal-breaker.

WhatsApp has started blocking screenshots of profile pictures

WhatsApp has started rolling out screenshot blocking for profile pictures on the stable version of the app.

A US TikTok ban could be one step closer to reality following House vote

TikTok may face a potential ban in the United States after the House voted on a new bill, which still has to go through the Senate.

Pixel Watch might soon have a handy feature to track app downloads

Pixel Watch recently gained some exclusive PW2 features through a Feature Drop. There seems to be more in the pipeline.

Wired earbuds are making a comeback, and I'm excited

IEMs are on the rise again, so if you miss the days of wired earbuds, you'll want to take a look at what's available.

OnePlus 12R receives a new update with stability improvements and more

After putting an end to the UFS 4.0 controversy, OnePlus is rolling out one of the first OxygenOS 14 updates to the OnePlus 12R.

Nothing co-founder Akis Evangelidis on building the Phone (2a): 'We wanted to create a product that we would use ourselves'

Nothing just launched the Phone (2a), and the budget phone is unlike anything else available today. We chatted with Nothing co-founder Akis Evangelidis to know more about the brand's strategy with the device, and how the Phone (2a) came to be.

Say hello to the only Anker power bank you will ever need

We're seeing new Qi2 charging accessories everywhere. Anker's MagGo Power Bank (6.6K) trumps them all.

Nothing Phone 2a: All the answers to your questions

We've had the Nothing Phone 2a for over a week and answer your questions about the new budget phone.

Google Wallet update brings tickets and boarding passes straight from Gmail

Google Wallet brings notable features to the platform every year. A new update rolling out to users is more convenient.

Pixel users can now use Ultra HDR images, 10-bit HDR video on Threads

Following the March feature drop, Instagram gained support for Ultra HDR images and 10-bit HDR video, and now it has support for Threads.

Google Maps might finally fix device orientation accuracy on Android

Google Maps is adding a "fused orientation" API, and it might finally fix device orientation accuracy when you're trying to find your way around.

WhatsApp is showing you straight up if your chats are encrypted

WhatsApp is trying out a new feature that lets you know instantly if your chats are encrypted.

Google just let the Pixel 8a cat out of the bag

Google has low-key admitted that the Pixel 8a is in the making.

This wearable for pro athletes has me rethinking my whole approach to fitness training

Your smartwatch tells you your skin temperature during sleep, but isn't good enough to tell you if you're overly hot (or not warm enough) during fitness training. But wearing this CORE Body Temperature Sensor, I'm on my way to training more efficiently.

The Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Lite could get a minor refresh in 2024

A new Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Lite (2024) leak shows it's rocking the same hardware but with a fresh Exynos chip.

Google Phone might be making it super easy to switch to a Meet video call

Google's Phone app might let you switch to video calls with just a tap during your regular calls.

News Weekly: Nothing Phone 2a launch, Pixel March feature drop arrives, and more

Nothing Phone 2a launches, Pixel brings its March update, and more. News Weekly recaps some of the week's biggest happenings.

The tech hype train is going off the rails

A never-ending parade of products that never were and nobody would even buy.

How to claim up to $800 off the Galaxy Z Fold 5 during the Samsung Spring Sale (ends tomorrow!)

The Discover Samsung Spring Sale is live until March 10, offering up to $800 off for the Galaxy Z Fold 5 on eligible trade-ins.

Android 14 is finally widely rolling out for OnePlus Open owners

After months of waiting, OnePlus Open owners can finally update to Android 14, gaining new features like File Dock and Smart Cutout.

Google Phone app found showcasing WhatsApp call logs in beta

Google Phone app could be adding a new convenient feature to track WhatsApp calls without opening the messaging platform.

Galaxy foldables' upcoming colorways have leaked

While the Galaxy Z Flip 6 and the Z Fold 6 are expected to be unveiled in a rumored July Galaxy Unpacked event, new information reveals their colorways.

The Galaxy S22 Ultra aged far more gracefully than the Pixel 6

Following my harrowing experience with the Pixel 6, I switched to the Galaxy S22 Ultra to put the Pixel's competitor to the same test.

Here's how WhatsApp and Messenger will become interoperable in the EU

WhatsApp and Facebook Messenger are opening up to other apps in Europe, but your messages will still be scrambled thanks to E2EE.

Google One reportedly to begin including Fitbit Premium and Nest Aware

Google One continues to increase its value, this time by adding fitness and home security to an already wide array of features.

What will the Pixel 8 look like with Android 21?

Assuming Android is still around seven years from now, the Pixel 8 will get its last update. Will it still be worth using?

Best cheap NAS 2024

Network attached storage servers allow you to back up data across all devices on your home network. You don't need to shell out a lot of cash to get started — these are the best budget NAS servers you can buy right now.

UGREEN Magnetic Battery review: This 10000mAh wireless power bank has a built-in kickstand

UGREEN makes a magnetic power bank now, and it is quite good. The best part is that the 10000mAh Magnetic Power Bank has an integrated kickstand, and that unlocks a suite of new use cases.

Xiaomi 14 Ultra vs. Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra: Battle of the camera phones

Now that the Xiaomi 14 Ultra has launched globally, we can pit the phone against Samsung's premium Galaxy S24 Ultra, and the results may surprise you.

Samsung made a MicroSD card that doesn't suck, but there's a problem

Most phones don't have MicroSD card slots these days, and while Samsung just introduced an SD card that's noticeably faster than anything we've seen, that isn't likely to alter the situation.

Why the hell would Google promise seven years of updates?

Another bout of class-action lawsuits against Apple has us wondering if this is what the future holds for Google.

Google explains how Meta ships speedy app updates and wants other apps to follow

Meta has drastically decreased the time it takes for the company to update its apps for the latest version of Android. Google just explained what made that possible.

Here's how to save your Oculus account data from being permanently deleted this month

Meta is deleting Oculus accounts at the end of this month. If you want to save your data, here's how to migrate to a Meta account.

Nothing finally launches Phone 2a, but you can't buy it in the US

Nothing has officially launched the Phone 2a, which includes a Dimensity 7200 Pro chip, 120Hz AMOLED display, and upgraded 50MP camera. But you can't get it in the U.S.

Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 coming in October with Oryon CPU

The chipset maker's CMO, Don McGuire, has shared some insights into the next flagship Qualcomm SoC at MWC this week.

Google's upcoming 'Satellite SOS' feature is reportedly on the way for Pixels

A dive into an Android app's latest beta showed signs of Google's preparation to bring a "Satellite SOS" feature.

Ask Jerry: What happened to laser autofocus?

Have a question about the tech in your life? If so, maybe we can get them answered!

Google's new app uses AI to solve math problems

Google's new Photomath app can solve problems for you with the power of AI.

Google Drive update makes videos load faster and refreshes the search experience

A new update will speed up the loading of videos on Google Drive and make it easier to search for items.

More Wear OS watch faces will use less power in the future

Google wants developers to build new Wear OS watch faces that use less battery.

The Galaxy S24 is picking up the March 2024 security update

The Samsung Galaxy S24 is scoring its second software update already.

Weird deal: Verizon is now giving away free Switch consoles when you sign up for select home internet plans

For a limited time, get a free Nintendo Switch with a Verizon Home Plus internet plan, along with a bonus gift of either a $200 Target Gift Card or a Samsung Galaxy Chromebook Go.

Gemini’s fiasco proves AI is moving too fast for Google...so what's next?

Conversational AI is tough to get right. It's easy to go wrong though, and Google Gemini's image generation had a rocky start.

The Galaxy S24 FE could come pretty close to the flagship's performance

A new leak claims that Samsung's next Fan Edition model might be nearly as good as the Galaxy S24.

OnePlus Watch 2 vs. Galaxy Watch 6: Both built to last, but in different ways

We break down where the OnePlus Watch 2 wins (style, battery life, GPS data, and more) and where the Galaxy Watch 6 wins (comfort, displays, navigation, health sensors, and more).

Samsung is working on supporting Galaxy Ring on non-Galaxy phones

Samsung revealed more information about its upcoming Galaxy Ring at MWC Barcelona, including what phones it might be compatible with.

Synology DiskStation DS223j review: Delivering the upgrades that matter

Want to set up an affordable home server that lets you back up all your data in one place? You'll want to take a look at the DiskStation DS223j.

Why AI could make app-based smartphones a thing of the past

A world without traditional smartphones is coming sooner than you expect as companies make shift to AI