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Google’s September Pixel Drop is here, and it’s making your Pixel a little smarter
Google’s September 2026 Pixel Drop is rolling out with a redesigned Pixel VIPs widget, new Pixel Watch gestures, security upgrades and more.
Google is making your Android phone a safer place for your digital identity
Google is expanding its hardware security program into a new alliance to make digital IDs on Android phones safer and more widely available.
I found 6 Labor Day phone deals actually worth buying
I checked Amazon and Best Buy’s Labor Day sales and found six worthwhile phone deals from Apple, Samsung, Motorola, and Nothing.
Hisense made a phone with a second screen you can literally take off
Hisense’s A10 Ultra combines a conventional color display with a removable E Ink screen, giving users a phone and dedicated reading display in one unusual device.
Google cracks down on memory-hogging Android apps amid an AI-fueled RAM shortage
Facing a global RAM shortage tied to AI demand, Google sets new memory thresholds for Android apps starting February 2027, with penalties for non-compliance.
Android 17 will finally stop ISPs from seeing which websites and apps you visit
Android 17 rolls out Encrypted Client Hello, the first major mobile OS to broadly block ISP tracking of your browsing, alongside protections for home Wi-Fi privacy, fake certificates, and 2G scam attacks.
I loved the Motorola Razr Fold, but Android 17 could make its weakest part much better
Motorola has detailed its Android 17 update, including a refreshed interface, smarter notifications, new sharing tools, stronger security, and support across dozens of phones.
Lenovo’s first Android gaming handheld has a clever answer to your terrible Wi-Fi
Lenovo’s Legion C700 is a $327 Android gaming handheld with a 120Hz screen, huge battery, and a clever way to stream PC games without internet access.
Android 17 just added the Pixel feature my motion-sick self has been waiting for
Android 17’s new Motion Assist feature is reaching Pixel 11 phones, using animated screen cues designed to reduce the sensory mismatch that causes motion sickness.
Your Pixel 11 Pro just got its own AI tech support agent
Google is testing a new Device help tool inside the Gemini app on Pixel 11 Pro, letting it troubleshoot issues, adjust settings, and manage battery and storage.
A mysterious app just appeared on millions of Android phones, and it’s actually there to help
Google's Android Pulse app has surfaced in Play Store updates after months hidden on millions of phones, and it's designed to flag unusual system behavior.
Pixel Watch 5 vs. Galaxy Watch 9 vs. Apple Watch Series 11: There’s more than one way to take your health seriously
Between the Pixel Watch 5, Galaxy Watch 9, and Apple Watch Series 11, its about picking the best unique health-tracking feature.
Google missed the plot with HiLight on the Pixel 11 Pro, but an app just unlocked it
Google locked the HiLight feature to a handful of activities. A tech creator just made an app that unlocks its full potential and offers per-app controls on the Pixel 11 Pro phones.
Buying a Pixel 11? These are the best accessories I’d put my money on
The best accessories for the Google Pixel 11 and Pixel 11 Pro, from a $20 GaN charger to Google's own $69.99 Pixelsnap charging dock.
You’ll need a Pixel 11 to try Android 17’s new trick to curb mindless scrolling
Google's new Pause Point feature adds a 10-second delay before opening apps you've marked as distracting, but the Digital Wellbeing tool is currently limited to the Pixel 11 series.
Google Pixel 11 will finally let you customize how your phone vibrates
Google's hidden vibration patterns are finally here. The Pixel 11 series lets you pick unique buzzes for ringtones, notifications, and even specific contacts.
Android 17 would rather slow down one bad app than your entire phone
Android 17 introduces stricter per-app memory limits that can slow or terminate runaway apps, giving Google a new way to protect overall phone performance before one memory hog causes wider problems.
Shopping for a new Pixel 11? These are the best cases you can buy today
Just picked up a Pixel 11? Here are five cases worth buying, from budget magnetic options to Google's first-party Pixelsnap case.
I underestimated the Pixel 11, and now I’m eating my words
The Pixel 11 may look familiar, but after a week of using it, a few clever features have completely caught me by surprise. Here’s what I’m already loving about Google’s baby Pixel.
[Update] Googlebook finally gets a launch date, and it’s sooner than you would expect
Google will showcase Googlebook in New York on September 15, revealing its Gemini-powered software, native Android codebase and laptops from hardware partners.
The sideloading workaround Google promised months ago is finally rolling out
Google's advanced sideloading flow is finally rolling out, letting power users skip ADB, but you'll need to flip a toggle, verify yourself, and wait 24 hours first.
The best camera phones in 2026: Our top 10 photography picks
A breakdown of how we ranked the best camera phones of 2026, hands-on testing, and honest notes on US availability for import-only flagships.
The Pixel 11 gives me three reasons to ditch my iPhone 17, and I’m afraid they’ll work
The Pixel 11 costs $100 more than the iPhone 17, but its cameras, software, AI features, and battery make a compelling case.
I played around with the Pixel 11 Pro Fold. I think Google finally saw the right focus points
The Pixel 11 Pro Fold gets lighter, tougher, and more practical, and my early hands-on suggests Google finally understands what its foldable needed most.
Android 17 is getting a feature iPhone users have had for years
Android 17 QPR2 Beta 3 adds a native App Lock feature to Pixel phones, hiding notifications and requiring a PIN or fingerprint before select apps will open.
Pixel’s Quick Settings are finally becoming properly customizable on Android 17
Android 17 QPR2 Beta 3 adds a new Quick Settings layout editor, giving Pixel users more control over how tiles are arranged and customized.
Google’s hyped-up RGB HiLight on the Pixel 11 Pro had me excited for nothing
The Pixel 11 Pro’s HiLight RGB light is clever hardware held back by surprisingly restrictive software.
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