Vivo to try and beat Apple Vision Pro with a new mixed-reality headset in 2025

At an event this week, Vivo announced its plans to develop and reveal a mixed-reality headset in late 2025 — better than Vision Pro.

A massive leak seemingly reveals official OnePlus 13R renders and colors

Ahead of a launch that's just a week away, a leak gives us our first real look at the OnePlus 13R.

Android Central's Best of 2024: Chromebooks and tablets

Here are the winners for the Best Android Chromebook and Tablet for 2024!

Android Central's Best of 2024: Best XR, Smart Glasses, and Games

Here are all the winners for best VR headsets, smart glasses, and VR games of the year!

Google plans to expand Gemini even further in 2025

During its "2025 strategy meeting," some of Google's plans for the coming year were shared. The TLDR is: expect a lot more Gemini and expect it soon.

The latest OnePlus Open 2 leaks paint a beautiful picture

The latest crop of OnePlus Open 2 leaks have landed, suggesting that some pretty massive upgrades are on the way. If true, we can't wait to get this beast in our hands.

Android Central's Best of 2024: Smartwatches, Smart Rings, and Fitness Trackers

Here are all the winners for Best Smartwatch, Smart Ring, and Fitness Tracker for 2024!

Android Central's Best of 2024: Phones

Here are the winners for the Best Android phone (in various categories) for 2024!

What we expect from Wear OS smartwatches in 2025

We already know what to expect from Android smartwatches in 2025, from a major hardware upgrade to an inevitable AI focus. Let's run through the list!

News Weekly: Apple runs to Google's side, exclusive OnePlus 13 design details, Samsung's foldable woes, and more

This week, Apple is sticking up for Google against the DOJ, we interviewed a OnePlus exec about the OnePlus 13 design, Samsung may be lowering its foldable shipments in 2025, and more.

A bad update is turning Meta Quest headsets into paperweights, but a solution is coming

Meta Quest update v72 is bricking some headsets, but Meta is working on a solution for affected customers.

Samsung Galaxy S25 vs. iPhone 16 Pro: Ecosystem battle

The Galaxy S25 should deliver meaningful upgrades, but can it do enough to hold its own against the iPhone 16 Pro?

AYANEO Pocket Micro review: This isn't what you might expect

Despite not arriving until October, after being announced in May, the AYANEO Pocket Micro is targeting those who want a modern way to enjoy 4:3 retro games.

Looking at the mobile tech market in 2025

AI will still be the star of the show in 2025 but expect growth elsewhere, too.

Here's another glimpse at what the Galaxy S25 probably looks like

Samsung hasn't even announced when Galaxy Unpacked will take place, but that hasn't stopped more Galaxy S25 leaks from springing. The latest of which comes courtesy of Dbrand, giving us a look at the back designs.

Christmas is over, but this Boxing Day deal might give you up to $750 OFF the Galaxy Z Flip 6 — here's how it works

Interested in the Galaxy Z Flip 6? This after-Christmas deal from Samsung might drop the phone to as low as $349.99.

RedMagic 9S Pro review: Another gaming phone home run

At $649, the RedMagic 9S Pro offers solid specs, but it comes with some compromises.

This year was pivotal for VR, but the video game market's decline spells trouble for 2025

The VR industry made huge strides with big name releases in 2024, but the overall video game market is on the decline.

Gemini's Deep Research feature is available across more languages and regions

Google announced a new research tool for Gemini Advanced users early this month, which is now seeing an expansion.

Predicting the biggest smartphone trends in Asia for 2025

The Asian handset market is one of the most diverse around — here's what's in store in 2025.

The North American smartphone market could be headed for a depressing 2025

Smartphones around the world still deliver tons of excitement, but the choices in North America continue to dwindle.

Looks like Ray-Ban Meta AR glasses are getting a visual upgrade

Next year's version of the Ray-Ban Meta glasses are bound to be an upgrade, and a display could be the highlight.

Google Drive now lets you play videos right after uploading them

Google Drive is tweaking how it handles videos, and it's way better now.

Motorola and OnePlus could learn from each other in 2025

Motorola and OnePlus launched some compelling phones in 2024, but they should look to each other if they want to succeed in 2025.

New Gemini feature likely to make finding things in a PDF a lot easier

Gemini Advanced users running on Android 15 should get beneficial with the new PDF analyzing feature.

2025 could be very different for Google and Samsung — here's why

Google and Samsung had very different years in 2024, while one succeeded and the other struggled. 2025 will look very different for both companies in a very positive way.

The Dimensity 8400 is MediaTek's first mid-range chip to go all-in on big CPU cores

The Dimensity 8400 breaks the mold as MediaTek's first mid-range chip to ditch the little CPU cores.

Google TV sneaks in dozens of new free channels for you to skip over

Google TV wants to be even more binge-worthy with new free channels.

Here's everything we expect and want from wearables and smartwatches in 2025

I asked two industry analysts and mixed in my own predictions for what 2025 has in store for smartwatches, smart rings, and smart glasses.

I'm kind of shocked at how good smartwatches have gotten

I tested dozens of smartwatches, trackers, and rings in 2024 — and they were consistently high-quality in a way I'm not used to.

Google unveils an AI model that lays out its thought process clearly

The experimental Gemini 2.0 Flash Thinking model breaks down its thought process step by step.

How to declutter your tech — from someone who has too much of it

Decluttering tech is hard if you've amassed a lot of it over the years. Here's what I did to organize and declutter my tech collection.

Declutter your online presence to start off fresh for the new year

You can be out there without being too far out there.

An Android OS preview: Five key trends we expect in 2025

Google is changing how it handles Android releases in 2025, and the broader ecosystem has exciting updates.

The OnePlus 13R's chip seemingly confirmed thanks to an early Amazon listing

One day after OnePlus officially teased the OnePlus 13R, an Amazon listing accidentally went live and revealed key details about the smartphone.

Act fast! This powerful Garmin smartwatch has dropped to its lowest price EVER during Amazon's Christmas sale

Amazon has slashed $350 off the price of the premium Garmin Epix Pro Gen 2, marking a great deal on a great high-end watch.

Android doesn't need the Apple ecosystem features the E.U. wants to give it

The European Union wants to help platforms like Android by giving it Apple-exclusive features — but that should give you pause.

Looking for smart lights? This Nanoleaf starter kit is 37% OFF at Amazon right now, and it'll arrive by Christmas

Simple, straight-line LEDs with limitless possibilities for color and brightness.

Motorola phones could be banned in the US — what would that mean for the market?

An initial ruling by the U.S. International Trade Commission could ban the imports of Motorola phones into the country.

Wear OS finally achieved its potential in 2024

I look back on Wear OS' path in 2024, from messy updates and a major brand lost to new partnerships and promising developments.

Oura's 2024 Year in Review praises Kiwis and Scandinavia, roasts the U.S. lifestyle

Oura has released its annual Year in Review and its Global Community Data report for 2024. Here's what we learned (spoiler: U.S. users didn't do great).

T-Mobile customers can register now to test its upcoming satellite service with Starlink

T-Mobile began its registration period for its satellite service with Starlink.

A Jet Black Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra won't age well, but we'll buy it anyway

Every time a tech company releases a deep black colorway, we quickly remember why it's a bad idea.

Gemini 2.0 Experimental Advanced is Google's best AI model yet, and it's available now

Gemini Advanced subscribers can try Gemini 2.0 Experimental Advanced, offering "significantly improved performance on complex tasks."

OnePlus confirms the OnePlus 13 global launch date, seemingly teases OnePlus 13R

The OnePlus 13 (and maybe the OnePlus 13R) now have an official launch date — and it's really soon. Here's everything we know.

You can now talk to AI podcast hosts in Google's NotebookLM

NotebookLM just made it possible to have convos with AI podcast hosts.

Google launches 'Whisk' for fast AI-generated imagery and updates Veo 2, Imagen 3

Google detailed the launch of its newest AI experiment, Whisk for Labs testers.

Galaxy S25 Qi2 wireless charging support might not be what you think

Samsung has long been rumored to bring Qi2 support to its flagship phones. However, the approach in 2025 seems slightly different.

Google tipped to bring MediaTek's modem for the first time through the Pixel 10 series

Google could be far away from launching the Pixel 10 series. While the series is rumored to bring in-house customized SoC, a new report also indicates a MediaTek 5G modem.

Why don't more smartwatches use this smart ring's seemingly obvious trick?

Ultrahuman is adding a new Smart Alarm feature reminiscent of Fitbit's Smart Wake feature, and I'd love to see it spread to more watches.

Apple did the bare minimum because it doesn't care about you either

Because Apple and Google won't work together, the FBI says users should switch to a better messenger.

News Weekly: Android XR announced with a Samsung headset, Gemini 2.0 drops, and the Galaxy S25 may get Qi2... sort of

This week, Google made several announcements, including its new Android XR OS and Gemini 2.0. Plus, new details suggest Qi2 is coming to the Galaxy S25 series.

Gemini can now give you the TL;DR of your Google Drive folders

Google detailed what Workspace Drive users can expect from its recent Gemini update.

Google Home Public Preview lets you test 'Gemini in Assistant' on Nest devices

Google kicked off a test involving "Gemini in Assistant" for Nest devices.

Y'all, Google might be in trouble. Then again, maybe not

Apple finally released iOS 18.2 to the masses, bringing with it a bunch of new AI features. This update also promises major improvements to Apple's Magic Eraser competitor, so we put it to the test.

Motorola Moto AI: Features, availability, and how to sign up for the beta

Motorola's Moto AI is expanding with a suite of new features available now for beta testing.

Android XR is the most exciting new version of Android in years

Android XR is the first version of Android built with Gemini at its core, delivering new UI experiences to upcoming XR devices.

Samsung's new One UI 7 beta killed a handy lock screen feature

A helpful lock screen feature got the cold shoulder from Samsung's One UI 7 beta.

Facebook, WhatsApp, and Instagram are down as Meta faces widespread outage

Nearly all of Meta's services, including Facebook, WhatsApp, Instagram, Threads, and Messenger, are currently down.

Google's Project Astra waitlist signups begin with enhanced AR features

Google opens the gates to its trusted tester waitlist for Project Astra.

Google's latest AI model, Gemini 2.0, is here to usher in the 'agentic era'

Gemini 2.0 will power the previously-previewed Project Astra — plus new projects, like Project Mariner.

Gboard's Emoji Kitchen just got a smarter suggestion bar

The latest Gboard beta brings a revamped Emoji Kitchen UI.

The Solos AirGo Vision AI smart glasses are finally here to challenge Ray-Ban Meta

Solos' latest pair of smart glasses are modular, making it possible to attach or remove camera-equipped frames situationally.

Google's stylus for the Pixel Tablet might still be on the horizon

Here’s what Google’s Pixel Tablet Pen could have been.

OPPO Find X8 Pro vs. Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra: A showdown of top Android camera phones

OPPO made the Find X8 Pro available globally, and for good reason — it's great enough to challenge the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra.

Google might let you share custom Gems for Gemini in the mobile app

Gems, which are custom Gemini chatbots trained for a specific purpose, will now be easier to share on mobile.

The Galaxy S25 Ultra could bump up RAM in its higher-end models

Certain Galaxy S25 Ultra models might get a nice performance upgrade.

Google Docs is tapping into Gemini to whip up formatted documents

With Gemini, you can now create formatted docs in Google Docs from scratch.

First 11 things to do with your new Google Pixel Watch 3

We run through everything you need to know after unboxing your Pixel Watch 3, from Fitbit tricks and Pixel exclusives to developer options.

Google Wallet adds digital ID support in yet another US state

You can now add New Mexico state IDs to your digital wallet.

Without saying it, Google confirmed Android 16 and 17 won't offer any new and fantastic features

Adding support for two more versions of Android to the Pixel 6 means most new features will be locked behind the Pixel paywall.

Yes, you can still score $350 OFF the Galaxy S24 Ultra at Amazon — but should you?

The Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra is one of the best Android phones ever built, but with the S25 series just around the corner, is it worth the investment?

OnePlus makes a bold move to tackle green line issues once and for all

OnePlus is now offering a lifetime guarantee to fix the green line problem on all its phones.

Tipster claims we won't see the Xiaomi 15 Ultra anytime soon

Xiaomi's 15 Ultra allegedly receives some bad news about its launch.

'Help me create' in Google Home is live for some in Public Preview

Google detailed the slow arrival of its "help me create" Gemini-based option in the Home app.

Google's December security patch for Pixels fixes audio and camera issues

Google detailed its December 2024 security update for Pixels.

How to change Gemini's voice on Android

You can pick between an assortment of Gemini voices, which will apply in the app and throughout Android.

Google spruces up Android with 6 new features improving Gemini, accessibility, and sharing

Expressive Captions are coming to Android to help you feel the emotion and expression of sound through text.

One of our favorite running watch brands is adding Strava Live Segments

Strava Live Segments let you check if you're on pace to beat your PR or neighborhood rivals on a particular stretch, and this brand is finally getting them.

Oura's Symptom Radar is an early warning system for signs of sickness

Oura announced its new Symptom Radar for the Ring 4 and Gen 3.

Samsung's first One UI 7 beta is available now, public release set for early 2025

One UI 7 has faced delay after delay, but the beta is finally available — with tons of AI features set to rival Apple Intelligence.

The best Google Pixel 9 deal I've EVER seen is back after Cyber Monday — shave $500 off at Mint Mobile, no trade-in required

Cyber Monday is over, but you can still score $500 off the Google Pixel 9 and 50% off the Unlimited plan if you head to Mint Mobile today.

Spotify Wrapped 2024 is here, complete with some surprising help from Google

Spotify Wrapped 2024 is rolling out for premium subscribers, but there's a bit more to it than just sharing details about your listening habits.

Gigahertz versus cores — what makes a good phone chip?

Speed is how fast you can do it. Cores determine how many things you can do.

Xreal beats Meta to the punch with its next-gen spatial AR glasses

One of our favorite AR brands, Xreal has made new glasses with wider FoV, spatial tracking, multimodal AI, Bose sound, and more upgrades.

Google might bring its AI hosts to Gemini on Android for your documents

NotebookLM's Audio Overviews may find a home on Android through Gemini.

Samsung might finally give the Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Flip 7 the screen upgrades they need

Samsung might be giving the Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Flip 7 bigger screens in 2025.

This Snapdragon 8 Elite smartphone under $600 finally goes global

iQOO 13 lands in India with smart AI features and a flashy "Monster Halo" light ring on the back.

It's finally happening — the MagSafe PopSockets Grip is 50% off for Cyber Monday

This rare deal is back for Cyber Monday, slashing the price of the handy MagSafe PopSockets Phone Grip by a neat 50%.

My favorite Meta Quest 3 Elite Strap is $100 less than Meta's on Cyber Monday

My favorite Meta Quest 3S head strap just hit a record low price on Cyber Monday, making it a fraction of the price of the official one.

Google Maps is getting smarter with Waze's help

Google Maps is tapping into the Waze community for real-time updates.

Don't buy Soundcore earbuds for your Meta Quest 3. Get these instead at a better than Black Friday price

Soundcore P1 earbuds used to be the best, but the Meta Quest 3 requires more power. Get these PrismXR ones, instead.

Get the perfect 100W Anker USB-C charger this Cyber Monday

Anker's excellent 100W USB-C charger comes with three ports and is ideal for any kind of user. Get it for 46% off with this Cyber Monday deal.

The ultimate Bluetooth party speaker is down to an all-time low this Cyber Monday — but you need to act now

Tribit's StormBox Blast is a Bluetooth speaker with a powerful 90W sound, and it's an at all-time low ahead of Cyber Monday.

This tiny dongle fixes the biggest problem with Kindles, and it's just $15 for Cyber Monday

DATAFY's dongle brings page turning buttons back to Kindles.