Android CentralStoryboardUnpacked: Galaxy Ring, Watch 7, Watch Ultra, and the foldables explainedCurated byAndroid CentralSamsung's Galaxy Unpacked summer 2024 was one of its biggest yet, revealing two brand-new devices (the Galaxy Ring and Watch Ultra) and returning favorites in the Galaxy Watch 7, Galaxy Z Fold 6, and Galaxy Z Flip 6. Here's everything we learned about these new devices, from specs to our hands-on experience.
Android CentralStoryboardOpenAI and ChatGPT, one year laterCurated byAndroid CentralHas it really only been a year since ChatGPT took the world by storm? Generative AI has already become a necessity for major tech brands to prove they're on the cutting edge, even as it courts plenty of controversy over IP theft. We look back on how far things have come, and how far they still have to go.
Android CentralStoryboardThe Wild West of VR todayCurated byAndroid CentralMeta is losing billions, selling broken accessories, and suing the FTC. Pico may or may not be imploding. Sony is pretending the PSVR 2 doesn't exist. Apple is already trying to make the Vision Pro cheaper. And Samsung and Google are XR frenemies working together (and at odds) to compete with Apple. It's all a big, fascinating mess right now in the world of VR.
Android CentralStoryboardOnePlus Open: The best foldable you won't buyCurated byAndroid CentralDo U.S. smartphones need carrier partnerships to succeed? That's the question with the OnePlus Open, a fantastic foldable phone that arguably puts the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 to shame. Two Android Central writers have put it through its paces and love the Open thus far, as our review shows. But we're still not certain whether or not sales will reflect its quality.
Android CentralStoryboardAndroid 14 review: Steady refinementCurated byAndroid CentralWith Android 14, Google is rolling out plenty of small tweaks that make using Android a little easier, safer, and more reliable. Here's what you need to know about the latest version of Android, from new customization options and gestures to security upgrades and when your phone can get it.
Android CentralStoryboardPixel Watch 2: Hands-on, new Fitbit tools, best bands, and more!Curated byAndroid CentralThe first Pixel Watch was a product of its long development process, stuck with old Galaxy Watch hardware and throwing in Fitbit almost like an afterthought. So far, the Pixel Watch 2 looks like a much more well-thought-out smartwatch, with better hardware, battery life, health sensors, and fitness software. We've tested it out for ourselves, and have some very favorable opinions thus far. Here's what you need to know about it before you buy one!
Android CentralStoryboardPixel 8: Specs, pre-orders, cases, AI tricks, and more!Curated byAndroid CentralGoogle's long-awaited hardware event brought us the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro, as everyone expected, and we'll break down what you need to know before buying one. But it also had some major changes, like 7 promised years of OS upgrades and some insane AI-backed features like Magic Editor enhancing your photos. Google fans have plenty to get excited about!
Android CentralStoryboardMeta Connect 2023: Quest 3, Ray-Bans, exclusive games, and moreCurated byAndroid CentralMeta revealed its new mixed-reality headset and augmented reality glasses on Wednesday. You've probably already heard plenty about its upgrades, but we've gone on the ground at Connect to give you first-hand impressions of the Quest 3 and Ray-Bans Meta smart glasses, along with the new mixed-reality experiences like Lego building in your living room, to help you decide whether or not it's worth buying to replace your Quest 2 (or if you should wait until the Apple Vision Pro arrives).
Android CentralStoryboardEverything announced at the Xiaomi fall eventCurated byAndroid CentralOn September 26, Xiaomi announced three new devices that play right into its strengths. The Xiaomi 13T offers some epic cameras and performance for a mere mid-range price. The Xiaomi Smart Band 8 is a ridiculously robust tracker available for a mere $40. And the Xiaomi Watch 2 Pro is a Wear OS 3 watch ready to challenge the Galaxy Watch 6 Classic at its own game. Here's what you need to know, along with some recent leaks about future Xiaomi 14 phones!
Android CentralStoryboardFitbit's next device is coming; will it reverse Fitbit's fortunes?Curated byAndroid CentralFollowing a disappointing Fitbit Versa 4 and Sense 2 launch in 2022, Fitbit opened 2023 by removing popular features from its app, then failing to make any major updates or product launches...until September 28, that is. On Thursday, we'll see the new Fitbit Charge 6, if leaks are any indication. Here's what you need to know about it, as well as what Fitbit needs to do to regain its users' confidence.
Android CentralStoryboardAndroid 14: The QPR1 beta, and what's the hold-up?Curated byAndroid CentralLast year, Android 13 had already launched as a stable build to Pixels by September, and even arrived on some Galaxy phones. This year, Android 14 looks like a more challenging launch...or Google is just stalling to launch it alongside the Pixel 8. Either way, we've dived down into the Android 14 beta and can tell you what you need to know about the latest OS update.
Android CentralStoryboardApple launch: iPhone 15 & Apple Watch S9 from an Android perspectiveCurated byAndroid CentralThe iPhone 15 and Apple Watch Series 9 launch today. Apple makes the biggest rival products to the Android devices you know and love, so we've spent this week analyzing how Apple's choices — like the switch to USB-C or the Watch's upgrades over the Galaxy Watch 6 — will change the world of smartphones and smartwatches, and how Android devices will change to match them.
Android CentralStoryboardAmazon 2023: Key news and new tech from its Devices & Services eventCurated byAndroid CentralAmazon announced a new Echo Show, Fire tablet, Fire TV stick and soundbar, Wi-Fi 7 router, and other intriguing hardware on Wednesday, along with some key Alexa upgrades. We've rounded up all the key info you should know as you decide what to buy or skip.
Android CentralStoryboardThe Android Central staff's favorite Prime Day dealsCurated byAndroid CentralPrime Day is chock-full of tempting deals, to the point that it's hard to know where to start. The Android Central team has poured through Amazon's listed deals to find the very best options, lowest deal prices of the year, and our personal favorites we want to buy.
Android CentralStoryboardGoogle TV is getting a vital revampCurated byAndroid CentralSince the flashy Chromecast with Google TV launch, the Google TV platform has received inconsistent updates. But 2023 has looked like a stronger year for the Android TV successor, with new channels and a next-gen replacement on the way.
Android CentralStoryboardMotorola remembered how to make good phones againCurated byAndroid CentralYes, yes, everyone's excited for the Pixel Fold this week, but who can afford it? Instead, we're much more excited about the latest Motorola launches and leaks, proving the brand is FINALLY back on track after years of mediocrity, all the way from its foldables to its cheap budget phones.
Android CentralStoryboardYour Google I/O 2023 news hub: Pixel Fold, AI shenanigans, and moreCurated byAndroid CentralEveryone tuned into Google I/O to find out about the delayed-for-two-years Pixel Fold, and ended up sitting through 90 minutes of Sundar Pichai and company talking up Google Bard and PaLM 2 as proper rivals to ChatGPT. THEN they dove into the Fold, Pixel Tablet, Pixel 7a, and other Google tech on the horizon.
Android CentralStoryboardWhat the heck is happening with Mint Mobile?Curated byAndroid CentralAfter endless Ryan Reynolds commercials talking up his affordable, independent carrier, T-Mobile made a billion-plus offer to acquire it. So what happens now with Mint Mobile's plan? Will the price change, and will Mr. Deadpool remain involved? Here's what we know so far.
Android CentralStoryboardChatGPT is here to stay, for better or worseCurated byAndroid CentralNow that Bing has incorporated AI into its results, it's garnering more interest than ever before, though ChatGPT certainly isn't without its flaws.
Android CentralStoryboard2023's upcoming phones, tabs, and watches we're most excited forCurated byAndroid CentralEvery year after Samsung's Galaxy phone launch, most companies tend to go into hibernation for the winter...and spring, leaving us waiting impatiently for the latest and greatest devices. We've gathered all of the latest leaks about 2023's most highly anticipated foldables, tablets, wearables, VR headsets, and (of course) phones, along with our wishlists for they can improve on last year's models.
Android CentralStoryboardPSVR 2 buyer's guide: Set-up, best games, and more!Curated byAndroid CentralThe PlayStation VR2 is the most exciting and accessible VR headset in years, designed for first-time and long-time VR users to navigate post-apocalyptic worlds or survive horrifying zombie villages. Our two VR editors have reviewed and tested the headset extensively and have all the tips you need on whether you should buy it, how to get the most out of it if you do, and which games we recommend.
Android CentralStoryboardLastPass' fiasco and the best password managers, explainedCurated byAndroid CentralLastPass users have received a sanitized report from the password manager attempting to allay fears about a second unreported security breach in 2022. Is everything resolved, or are there still underlying issues that mean you should switch or avoid the brand? Android Central breaks down what you need to know.
