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1. Unbelievable: the best flip phone ever built scores a historic $500 discount during Best Buy's Presidents' Day sale

   For a limited time, you can score an incredible $500 off our beloved Motorola Razr Ultra (2025) at Best Buy, no strings attached.

2. Some of my favorite Android phones are on sale for Presidents' Day — here are the TOP 5 deals you need to see

   The Presidents' Day sales are here, and some of the best Android phones we've ever used are getting HUGE discounts.

3. T-Mobile put AI 'natively' in its network, and there's a beta for 'Live Translation'

   T-Mobile announced that it's putting AI directly into its cellular network, and the first feature to arrive will be Live Translation.

4. 'Dear Algo,' Threads made it easy for me to control my feed's algorithm, and I can't stop scrolling

   Threads announced "Dear Algo," a way for users to personalize what they want their feed to look like.

5. Android 17 Beta 1 on hold after seemingly accidental announcement — Here's what happened

   Google has released Android 17 Beta 1 with a stronger push toward adaptive apps and big-screen optimization.

6. I simplified my Google Photos searching and editing with this trick

   Google Photos will now let you edit your photos with natural language queries, simplifying the app's editing tools in a transparent way.

7. I tried AI Translation on the EarFun Air Pro 4 Plus, and these might be the affordable Pixel Buds killer we’ve been waiting for

   EarFun debuted an AI-powered translation feature for its Air Pro 4+ earbuds at CES 2026. Here's how well it works.

8. Google confirms the first Android 17 beta is coming soon — just as Android 16 QPR3 cycle ends

   With Android 16 QPR3 Beta 2.1 marking the end of that cycle, Google is preparing to launch the Android 17 beta program.

9. Google Maps might get a trial space for new features, and 'Ask Maps' could headline

   Google Maps is rumored to add a trial space for users to experiment with new features.

10. Massive Galaxy S26 leak leaves no secrets, and I believe Samsung is finally fixing the base model

    Samsung’s Galaxy S26 series leak reveals a focus on camera, charging, and AI refinements over a major redesign.

11. Galaxy S26 inbound: my reminder is set for Samsung's Galaxy Unpacked event this month

    Samsung confirms that its Galaxy Unpacked event is kicking off later in February.

12. More of us get in on Fitbit's personal health coach with an expansion to more places and iOS

    Fitbit expands its AI-driven health coach to even more countries this week, including users on iOS.

13. Motorola Signature vs. Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra: When flagships collide

    Motorola's swankiest top-of-the-line smartphone yet offers a truckload of goodies, but can it dethrone Samsung's stylus-toting standard bearer?

14. Best Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold cases

    The best Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold cases are scant for now. Here's what's currently available on the market.

15. T-Mobile will give you a free month AND 300 bucks to try its Home Internet service — I'm not joking

    Sign up for T-Mobile's All-In 5G Home Internet plan and you could get a free month of service plus $300 back when you use this code at checkout.

16. How many software updates will the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold receive?

    The Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold is the company's most expensive phone yet, and you can bet that it will be supported for a really long time.

17. Google Pixel 10a vs. Samsung Galaxy S25 FE: Might not be worth the wait

    The Google Pixel 10a is not expected to be a massive upgrade over the 9a, but it should be cheaper than the Galaxy S25 FE, which could give it an advantage.

18. Nothing's Playground lets you build the apps you need without coding — and it's exactly what I need

    Playground lets users create Essential Apps that live on the home screen and adapt to individual routines and needs.

19. Nothing's rumored 'Headphone (a)' could launch soon, but do we even need them?

    Nothing's most recent over-ear headphones have been a hit, but is there room for a third contender? A leak suggests Nothing thinks there is, but I'm not so sure.

20. YouTube TV's new Sports Plan was literally made for me, and I'm canceling my other subscriptions

    YouTube TV felt like a bloated subscription with too many channels I didn't need. Now, its interest-based plans feel like a perfect fit.

21. Android desktop will put Gemini front and center — just as you'd expect

    New strings suggest Gemini will be a core part of Android's push toward a full desktop-style experience.

22. Discord is right — the only way to protect kids is to assume everyone is a kid

    Discord wants everyone to upload face scans or ID cards to verify their age. Two things can be true: this is the only solution, and I'm never doing it.

23. YouTube Music hits users with an uno reverse, takes away lyrics from free tier

    YouTube Music users report that lyrics have vanished for free-tier users behind a paywall.

24. Samsung’s rumored Galaxy S26 camera plans tell me Apple just changed the rules

    Samsung might finally ditch software tricks for a real mechanical camera on the Galaxy S26 Ultra, giving us the professional hardware control.

25. Google Translate’s latest upgrade surprised everyone by turning into a chatbot

    Google Translate's new AI mode has a secret chatbot you can unlock, exposing the quirky, unpredictable side of built-in Gemini.