Walmart launches new budget-friendly Android tablets starting at $97
Walmart launches new budget-friendly Android tablets starting at $97

Walmart’s Onn brand just launched a whole line of budget-friendly Android tablets that, all together, cost less in total than a single iPad Pro. As spotted by 9to5Google, the six new tablets ship with Android 16 and all but one cost less than $200. The little Onn Core 7 is the most affordable of the […]

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 could finally fix the biggest problem with foldables

A new Galaxy Z Fold 8 leak suggests Samsung may finally improve foldable battery life alongside thinner designs and upgraded cameras.

5 things to expect at Google I/O 2026 — from Android XR smart glasses to Gemini Remy

It’s almost time for Google I/O 2026, and we’re likely to see new hardware and software, with a particular focus on AI and XR.

Google I/O 2026: everything announced so far, from Gemini Intelligence to the death of the Chromebook
Google I/O 2026: everything announced so far, from Gemini Intelligence to the death of the Chromebook

Google I/O 2026 begins on Monday at the Shoreline Amphitheatre in Mountain View, California, and the company has already shown much of its hand. The two-day developer conference, which runs 19–20 May with a keynote at 10 a.m. PT, is expected to formali…

I finally tried the Pixel’s new desktop mode, and it’s the coolest hidden feature you aren’t using

Google’s new Pixel Desktop mode was a surprise feature back in March, but after trying it, it’s the perfect way to let your Android phone pinch-hit as a laptop.

I’m weirdly excited about this Android 17 feature that helps me scroll less

I thought I had tried every trick possible to stop doomscrolling, but Android 17’s new Pause Point feature feels surprisingly different. Instead of punishing screen time, it interrupts the habit before the scrolling spiral even begins.

The new Pause Point feature in Android 17 wants to stop you doomscrolling — and it’s something I’ll be turning on right away

Google has previewed the Pause Point feature coming our way with Android 17, and I like the look of it.

Your Android phone can now share files with any iPhone using a Quick Share QR code

Google is rolling out a new QR code sharing feature in Quick Share that lets Android users transfer files to iPhones without any extra app.

Android’s latest AI feature predicts what you’ll do next
Android’s latest AI feature predicts what you’ll do next

Google is rolling out a new AI-powered “contextual suggestions” feature to Android users that recommends actions based on your daily habits, Android Authority reports. The feature is designed to predict your next action based on your location and habits – such as allowing music streaming apps to suggest your usual playlist when you arrive at […]

I’m not sold on Googlebook’s future, but it sure has two big wins I can’t ignore

Googlebook sounds like an ambitious new laptop category built around Gemini Intelligence, but its most convincing ideas may be the Magic Pointer and native Android app access.