Sharing between Pixel phones just got a whole lot simpler Google just made file sharing effortless by letting you swap contacts, photos, and videos simply by tapping two Android phones together. Android Central · Aug 12
I went hands-on with the Pixel 11 Pro Fold; it's great, but I couldn't stop thinking about Samsung I went hands-on with the Pixel 11 Pro Fold, and it was fun with a bunch of new AI features, but the phone itself is pretty much unchanged from its predecessor. Android Central · Aug 12
The Pixel Tag takes Google’s Find Hub network to the next level Google’s Pixel Tag brings UWB precision, Find Hub tracking, and a handy phone-ringing button to Android, but you’ll need a separate case for keys. Android Central · Aug 12
This leaked Zelda Switch 2 could be Nintendo’s next collector hit Nintendo may finally give Switch 2 a flashy Zelda makeover, with leaked 40th anniversary hardware and matching accessories hinting at a collector-friendly launch later this year. Android Central · Aug 11
Early Access: Meta's Neural Band just got cooler with neural handwriting for Ray-Ban Display Meta is rolling out its long-awaited neural handwriting feature in Early Access for Ray-Ban Display users. Android Central · Aug 11
FDA cleared a huge Samsung Galaxy Buds feature to help you hear every moment The FDA approved a huge Samsung Galaxy Buds feature to help users monitor and understand their hearing health. Android Central · Aug 11
Your Motorola phone is getting Android 17 – here's who's first Motorola’s Android 17 rollout is underway for 50+ phones, bringing a refreshed HelloUI packed with new AI, customization, and smarter UI features. Android Central · Aug 11
Galaxy Watch 8 Classic’s One UI 9 Watch beta appears on test servers Samsung’s One UI 9 Watch beta looks close, with the Galaxy Watch 8 Classic among the first in line. Android Central · Aug 11
I took the best Bose and Sony earbuds to 3 noisy places to see which cancel out the most noise I put Bose's QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds (Gen 2) and Sony's WF-1000XM6 earbuds through three tests to figure out which is better at active noise cancelation. Android Central · Aug 11
The Minimal Phone 2 trades E Ink for OLED and somehow keeps its soul Ditching its clunky E Ink screen, the Minimal Phone 2 packs a 90Hz AMOLED display, tactile QWERTY keyboard, and punchy 5G specs into a sleeker aluminum body. Android Central · Aug 10
Pixel 11 Pro XL leak shows off matte black finish and 'HiLight' LED days before launch A carrier leak just gave us an early look at Google’s Pixel 11 Pro XL in matte black, revealing a bigger camera housing and a new "HiLight" flash ahead of launch. Android Central · Aug 10
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 changed my mind, and after testing it for two weeks, I'm convinced it's the foldable phone most people should buy The Galaxy Z Fold 8 is one of the most compelling phones Samsung has made in a while, and I never want to put it down. It feels great in my hand when closed, and the wider screen is a joy to use when open. Android Central · Aug 8
Does an 'Elite' chip really matter? I put two Android flagships to the test to find out Motorola's flagship foldables use different chips — the smaller Razr Ultra 2026 has an Elite processor, while the larger Razr Fold has a base chip. Which is best? Android Central · Aug 7
I wore 4 top smartwatches through a Spartan race, 12 miles of running, and sleep tracking to find the ultimate fitness companion I put the Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra 2, Amazfit T-Rex 3 Pro, OnePlus Watch 3 43mm, and Honor Watch 6 through a series of tests to figure out which is best. Android Central · Aug 7
Android Central · Aug 7 I took 1,000 photos with the Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Fold 8 Ultra and compared them to my two favorite foldable phones. The results may surprise you I spent two weeks testing the Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Fold 8 Ultra cameras, and I captured just over 1,000 photos between the two. Here's how they did and how they compare to Motorola's latest foldables.
Android Central · Aug 6 I drop-tested the best Pixel cases (and drove over the toughest) to see what "military grade" really means Do phone cases actually add impact protection? Or are those just strategically used buzzwords to sell more products? I drop tested several cases to find out.
Android Central · Aug 6 My Hydrangeas were dying, and it took a 20-minute Gemini conversation to fix them. This is how I used AI to help bring my flowers back to life I took all of 20 minutes to chat with Gemini to figure out how to save my Hygrandeas. Here's how I did it all step by step.
Android Central · Aug 5 I put this NAS through 2,500 hours of testing and 50TB of writes — it's the only one I trust with my data It took over three months, but after extensive testing, the 4-bay DXP4800 Pro NAS became my go-to media server.
Android Central · Aug 5 I let two AI apps track every bite I ate for three days straight to help me count calories and get back into shape. Here's the most accurate one I decided to let two AI-powered calorie-tracking apps kickstart my fitness journey, recording every single morsel I consumed for three days straight.
Android Central · Aug 5 I put my Pixel phones through a strenuous 24-hour battery life test to see if they hold up as well as they should, and the winner might surprise you Ahead of the Pixel 11 launch, we ran the Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro, and Pixel 10 Pro through a video-playback battery-drain test.
Android Central · Aug 5 I put this foldable Android phone through the ultimate durability test, and it refuses to die, even after being slathered in mud and tossed in the dishwasher The Honor Magic V6 has the highest durability of any foldable phone, but how does it stand up in a real-world test? You'll be amazed.
Android Central · Aug 4 Back to school already? I've been testing ePaper notebooks all week so you can start the year off right I've been using the TCL Note A1 NXTPAPER and Boox Go 10.3 Gen II for weeks to find out which note-taking tablet is best, and just in time for back-to-school season.
Android Central · Aug 3 Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra vs. Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold: Built thin vs. built to last Samsung's new foldable has arrived, but Google's previous-gen model is already ahead in a few key areas.
Android Central · Aug 3 Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra vs. Galaxy Z Fold 6: Better in (almost) every way The Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra nearly perfects the big-screen Samsung foldable, but Galaxy Z Fold 6 users might hold onto their S Pen.
Android Central · Aug 3 Pixel 11 Made by Google 2026 launch event: How to watch and what to expect From the new Pixel 11 series, the new Pixel Watch 5, and everything in between, we've got you covered for the upcoming Made by Google event. Here's everything you need to know about what we expect.