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1. Best Google Pixel 11 Pro XL screen protectors

   Large phones fall easier, which is why the best Google Pixel 11 Pro XL screen protectors are your greatest insurance policy.

2. Best Google Pixel 11 Pro Fold screen protectors

   The massive new Pixel foldable desperately needs the best Google Pixel 11 Pro Fold screen protectors to keep its displays safe. I've found the best ones.

3. US Judge says Google Play Store isn't doing enough to help users find rival app stores

   A U.S. judge states Google must do better with its Play Store when surfacing rival app stores when users search for them.

4. Here are 4 ways to get your Google Pixel 11 Pro preorder for FREE — just follow these steps

   The Google Pixel 11 lineup has been revealed, and there are already a few preorder deals that could get you the Pixel 11 Pro for free.

5. One UI 9.5 leaks continue: Samsung eyes a glass UI with shiny edges and 'depth'

   One UI 9.5, but make it glass? Rumors surface again, suggesting Samsung's new approach to detail and "depth."

6. Google Pixel Watch 5 vs. Samsung Galaxy Watch 9: Which Android smartwatch should you buy?

   The Google Pixel Watch 5 and Samsung Galaxy Watch 9 are in a close race, but one stands out as the better option for most people.

7. T-Mobile's 'Beyond the Smartphone' sale is an easy way to score cheap (or free) devices for Back to School 2026

   Back to School season is here, and T-Mobile is heavily discounting some of its best non-smartphone tech for the occasion.

8. Google Pixel 12: Everything we know so far

   In 2027, we're expecting four new Pixels, along with some important upgrades. Find out what the Pixel 12 series is shaping up to be!

9. You don't need a TV app to stream 10,000 free movies on Google’s Freeplay right now

   Google TV Freeplay just added 10,000+ free on-demand movies and 300+ live channels directly to your home screen, giving paid streaming apps a real run for their money without costing you a dime.

10. This Android phone became a desktop PC, and it can run The Witcher 3

    Someone turned a Nubia Z70 Ultra into a cooled-up desktop PC that runs Linux and The Witcher 3, proving smartphone chips can go surprisingly far when heat stops holding them back.

11. Google Play is hiding a Pixel 11 Pro discount in plain sight

    Google is hiding Pixel 11 discounts in Play Points, with up to $150 off select models.

12. A Google Pixel with a silicon-carbon battery could be in the cards

    A Google Pixel with a silicon-carbon battery is reportedly in the cards; the only thing we're wondering is how long we would have to wait.

13. Honor's Robot Phone is finally here: ARRI partnership, Agile Gimbal spotlight a new future

    Honor's Robot Phone launch surprises consumers in China with its Agile Gimbal, automatic camera tracking, and ARRI Cinematic Imaging partnership.

14. Alright, I'll say it: Verizon has the best Google Pixel 11 Pro preorder deal — so what's the catch?

    The Google Pixel 11 lineup has landed, and Verizon is already offering some exceptional deals on the flagship phones.

15. Is it a phone or a gimbal? This is Honor's new Robot Phone!

    Honor's new Robot Phone is an intriguing combination of two very different products that somehow works surprisingly well. It's not perfect, but I still really want one!

16. Google should have gone the GTA 6 route with its Pixel 11 show; instead, we got the Trevor Noah cringe fest

    Google's Pixel event was an incredibly awkward show that happened 8 hours after the phones were launched. And here's why it didn't really work, but could have, and why following Rockstar's strategy with GTA 6 might have been a better move.

17. This T-Mobile preorder deal gives you the Pixel Watch 5 for the price of a monthly latte — no trade-in required!

    Add a line with Watch Plan Plus 2.0 and T-Mobile will give you $300 off your Pixel Watch 5 preorder.

18. Best Google Pixel 11 Pro Fold cases

    The range of the best Google Pixel 11 Pro Fold cases is handsomely wide this year, with most cases equipped with magnets and available in all types and sorts.

19. Best Google Pixel 11 Pro XL cases

    Seeking out the best Google Pixel 11 Pro XL cases? Your search ends here, for I have done the research and compiled a list of the very best options.

20. Best Google Pixel 11 and Pixel 11 Pro cases

    The best Google Pixel 11 and Pixel 11 Pro cases are here and there's a wide selection to choose from. These are your best choices.

21. One UI 9 Beta 5 is here, but rumors about what's next are living in our heads rent-free

    Samsung started rolling out One UI 9 Beta 5 to enrolled Galaxy S26 testers in several overseas regions amid a One UI 9.5 rumor.

22. T-Mobile will already give you the Google Pixel 11 or Pixel 11 Pro for FREE with these preorder deals — no trade-in required!

    The Google Pixel 11 lineup doesn't officially hit store shelves until August 20th, but T-Mobile is already giving them away for free.

23. Which Google Pixel 11 Pro Fold color should you buy?

    Trying to make up your mind on which Google Pixel 11 Pro Fold color should you buy? This guide will make it easy to choose.

24. Not a test: Amazon will give you a FREE Pixel Watch 5 when you preorder the Google Pixel 11 Pro Fold

    Preorder the Pixel 11 Pro Fold and Amazon will throw in a free Google Pixel Watch 5 with your purchase!

25. Which Google Pixel 11 color should you buy?

    Picking which Google Pixel 11 color should you buy is no easy choice. There are so many enticing options this year, so let me help you decide.