Android 17 Beta 1 arrives with mandatory large screen support
Android 17 Beta 1 has arrived with mandatory large screen support for tablets and foldables, performance upgrades, stricter app behavior rules, and deeper privacy changes.
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Samsung brings Galaxy A17 5G and Galaxy Tab A11+ to budget buyers who want more than the basics
Samsung is expanding its budget lineup with the Galaxy A17 5G smartphone and Galaxy Tab A11+ tablet, aiming to bring modern displays, long battery life, and extended software support to more affordable devices. Rather than chasing flagship specs, both products focus on reliability, durability, and everyday usability for phones and tablets that are meant to be used and shared.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra arrives with Leica co-creation cameras and a thinner flagship design
Xiaomi has revealed the 17 Ultra, a flagship smartphone built around deeper Leica camera co-creation, a thinner flat display design, and an aggressive photography-first feature set that is unlikely to officially launch in the United States.
Motorola announces moto g power 2026 with big battery, tough design, and Android 16
Motorola unveils the moto g power 2026, a budget friendly smartphone that emphasizes long battery life, durability, and practical features, while running Android 16 out of the box at a $299 price point.
Android Quick Share and Apple AirDrop now work together
Quick Share and AirDrop now talk to each other on the Pixel 10, with Google stressing a Rust based, secure by design foundation for cross platform sharing.
SpecFive launches Spectre Pro, an Android off-grid mesh phone for privacy and independence
SpecFive’s Spectre Pro is an Android powered off-grid mesh phone built for explorers and families who want privacy, reliability, and no subscriptions.
Hytera PDC690 Android radio looks powerful, but U.S. agencies can’t touch it
Hytera’s PDC690 merges Android versatility with two-way radio reliability, but it’s banned from U.S. government use because of security concerns.
Google Pixel 10 lineup has Tensor G5 and AI everywhere… but it’s still not an iPhone
The Pixel 10 lineup packs Tensor G5, AI features, and powerful cameras, from the $799 Pixel 10 to the $1,799 Pixel 10 Pro Fold. Impressive specs, but it is still not an iPhone.
Proton Authenticator brings secure and private 2FA to Linux, Windows, Mac, and mobile for free
Proton Authenticator is a free, open-source 2FA app for desktop and mobile with encrypted sync, offline support, and full cross-platform flexibility.
Google replaces Android Developer Preview with rolling Canary channel
Android is replacing its Developer Preview program with a rolling Canary channel that delivers bleeding edge features through OTA updates
HONOR Magic V5 is the world’s thinnest foldable phone and it packs a silicon carbon battery
HONOR has unveiled the Magic V5, its thinnest and lightest foldable phone yet, powered by a 6100mAh silicon-carbon battery, Snapdragon 8 Elite chip, and AI-driven MagicOS 9.0.1 with enhanced YOYO assistant features.
Google partners with Sparkasse to launch EU digital age verification in Android and Chrome
Google and Sparkasse are bringing EU-approved age verification to Android and Chrome using secure digital credentials stored in Google Wallet.