Android 17 arrives on Pixel with floating apps, foldable features, and new AI tools
The update expands multitasking features, makes AI upgrades, and Wear OS improvements
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The Best Phones for Every Budget - 2026 Update
The best phone for you in 2026 isn't necessarily the most expensive one. Whether you're spending $199 or $1,199, there's a strong case to be made across every budget.
Researchers are turning old Pixel phones into a data center – and they outperform some server hardware
Old smartphones are piling up as e-waste, but wait... 25 phones can match a single server CPU
Forward-looking: Researchers at the University of California San Diego are testing whether retired smartphones can still do useful work instead of ending up as electronic waste. Working with Google, the team is trying to turn retired Pixel smartphones into a low-cost data center. The goal is to keep working hardware in use instead of throwing it out after a few upgrade cycles.
Google "Gemini Intelligence" shows off agentic Android 17 features that Apple has yet to deliver with Siri
Apple delayed its equivalent Siri upgrade to iOS 27 – due next month
The Google Pixel 11 will reportedly feature a 5-year-old GPU
The Tensor G6 will apparently use a PowerVR graphics chip from 2021
Google Pixel 10 drops to $549, its lowest price yet
The 128GB Pixel 10 is down to $549, its lowest recorded price so far. It offers Google's latest Tensor chip, a 120Hz OLED display, and long-term software support, making it a competitive option in the mainstream segment.
Google adds Rust to Pixel 10 modem to block attacks at one of Android's weakest points
Rust-based DNS parser means to harden cellular modem security
Google Pixel 10a reviewed: familiar formula delivers strong value
Reviews of the Pixel 10a describe it as a minor update over last year's model, with mostly cosmetic changes and similar hardware. Despite the limited changes, critics say it remains one of the best budget Android phones thanks to its reliable performance, strong cameras, and competitive $500 price point.
Former Google engineers charged with stealing Tensor chip trade secrets
The Justice Department says proprietary research for Google's Tensor processor was compromised
Pixel 10a launches at $499 with modest refinements and familiar hardware
Google sticks with the Tensor G4 and focuses on refinements over reinvention
Android's Bluetooth car audio problem has gone unfixed for over a year
Google acknowledged the problem, but users are still waiting for a fix
Man arrested for allegedly wiping his Google Pixel before a CBP search
Wiping a device can lead to obstruction charges
Android's latest enterprise update shows encrypted work texts aren't as private as they look
Google's update allows employers to read messages on company-owned Android devices
AirDrop is finally compatible with Android – no thanks to Apple
Only supported by the Pixel 10 for now, let's see how long Apple allows it
Highly anticipated: In a move that will surely be appreciated by millions of smartphone users around the world, Google has updated Android's Quick Share file transfer protocol to work with Apple's AirDrop. The Pixel 10 family is the first to support the new feature, but Google plans to expand it to other Android devices in the future.
New e-ink displays could reach "retina e-paper" status with pixel densities over 25,000 PPI
Matching smartphone resolution on screens smaller than 2 mm²
Google Pixel Watch 4 may be the best Wear OS device yet
The first reviews of the Google Pixel Watch 4 are in, praising its expanded health and fitness tracking features, bright display, and two-day battery life. It's also more repairable than before, allowing users to swap the battery and display, all while keeping the same price.
Department of Defense approves Google Pixel phones for federal use
A secure, reliable platform from the company that held an illegal monopoly over search
Pixel 10 users report failures with Google's $49 Pixelsnap Ring Stand just days after use
Loose screws and overheating are clouding the debut of Pixelsnap accessory
Google Pixel 10 series reviewed: great hardware, smarter AI
The Pixel 10, 10 Pro, and 10 Pro XL all feature Pixelsnap magnets, powerful cameras, and a clean Android experience with 7 years of updates. Reviewers praise the premium hardware, excellent displays, and expanded AI. However, battery life is not the strongest and the Tensor SoC lags behind Qualcomm's top offerings.
Google Pixel 10's 100x zoom often beats Samsung – but are the photos real?
Are smartphones running into the "zoom and enhance" problem?
Google explains why phones' IP68 water resistance won't last forever
Regardless of the IP rating, don't dunk your phone in water
Google unveils the AI-focused Pixel 10 series, starting at $799
Powered by the Tensor G5 SoC, Android 16, and 7 years of updates
What just happened? Google has unveiled the Pixel 10 series, which includes the Pixel 10, Pixel 10 Pro, and Pixel 10 Pro XL. All phones are powered by Google's in-house Tensor G5 SoC, paired with the Titan M2 security chip. The two Pro models also come with a complimentary one-year Google AI Pro subscription.
Google Pixel 9a drops to $399, flagship power at a budget price
The Pixel 9a is a budget-friendly phone powered by the same Tensor G4 chip as its flagship siblings. It features 8GB of RAM, impressive cameras, and a 5,100 mAh battery. It's one of our favorite phones of the year, and at $399 (down from $499), it's the best deal yet for this model.
Another Pixel 6a catches fire, despite Google's battery restrictions
Is Google using low-quality components for the entire Pixel line?