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I thought my Galaxy XR was broken, but then I realized I was wearing it wrong
1+ hour, 39+ min ago (498+ words) The Galaxy XR's design looks familiar, but wearing it is a little different from what I expected. My first impressions of Samsung's Galaxy XR hardware were very good. The headset is gorgeous, light, made of quality materials, and seems to…...
The Galaxy XR's superpower was hiding right in front of my face this whole time
1+ hour, 58+ min ago (436+ words) Having all my favorite apps in front of my face without hacks or sideloading is the game-changer I didn't expect. In his weekly column, Android Central Senior Content Producer Nick Sutrich delves into all things VR, from new hardware to…...
Chrome's got three new updates that making my work a breeze this week
4+ hour, 6+ min ago (324+ words) Just a few small updates that could have a big impact. Google's rounding out the week with a few Chrome updates users might notice the next time they're on their PC. The annotation option is a squiggly icon beside the…...
Android is getting a new note-taking app in April 2026, and I couldn't be more excited
6+ hour, 26+ min ago (673+ words) Brady is a tech journalist for Android Central, with a focus on news, phones, tablets, audio, wearables, and software. He has spent the last three years reporting and commenting on all things related to consumer technology for various publications. Brady…...
Google Home's automations, routines update is what we've been missing
7+ hour, 10+ min ago (255+ words) A necessary QoL update. If you've got a Google smart home, an update is rolling out this week that aims to clean up automations and routines. Google adds that users can find these new actions under "Devices actions type" for…...
This hidden Motorola Razr feature is like a time machine that takes you back to a simpler time
9+ hour, 47+ min ago (505+ words) Turn your Razr into a RAZR with this hidden button! Flip phones are back in regular rotation, although today's flip phones are much more advanced than those from the early 2000s. Samsung and Motorola are leading the charge in flip phones…...
This is the only 25W Qi 2.2 power bank I use now — and it's because of this one feature
12+ hour, 6+ min ago (283+ words) Thanks to active cooling via a built-in fan, Sharge's Icemag 3 manages thermals better than other Qi 2.2 power banks. True to Sharge's design-focused fundamentals, the Icemag 3 stands out quite a bit. It is thicker than Baseus's 10,000mAh power banks by quite a…...
Check the facts gets easier in AI Mode, as links strut a new look
12+ hour, 33+ min ago (380+ words) Nickolas is always excited about tech and getting his hands on it. Writing for him can vary from delivering the latest tech story to scribbling in his journal. When Nickolas isn't hitting a story, he's often grinding away at a…...
Gemini’s music generator is here, and I think this is where everyday AI gets interesting
1+ day, 1+ hour ago (262+ words) The app's new Lyria 3 model generates high-quality, 30-second tracks with vocals and lyrics from simple text prompts or uploaded images. The Gemini app has moved beyond just text and images. As of today, it wants to write your next song....
Need a new iPhone? Here's why you should consider the iPhone 17 in 2026
1+ day, 13+ hour ago (436+ words) The iPhone 17 may not have a bold design like the Pro model, but it has upgrades you'll actually end up using. I've really enjoyed using the iPhone 17 Pro over the last six months, and the new design along with the…...