If you’ve missed getting a tablet for yourself or your student during the back-to-school sale, don’t worry. A lot of reliable Android slabs are still on sale today. This includes the Google Pixel Tablet, which is currently $150 (38%) off at Amazon, falling to a fresh new low of $249 from $399.
Many users have favored Android OS for its openness and flexibility, especially its support for sideloading apps. This freedom helped define the operating system for years. However, in a major shift, Google is revamping this feature to enhance device security.
If you’ve been waiting for a solid deal on the iPad Air, now is the right time to grab one. The 11-inch slim and speedy iPad is currently back to its all-time low price of $449 at Amazon, which is $150 off the regular price of $599.
Internally, the Pixel 10 series sees modest changes, with the Tensor G5 SoC standing out as one of the few major hardware upgrades. But beyond that, one feature has quietly slipped in: Bluetooth 6.0. Google’s latest smartphones add to the small list of certified Bluetooth 6.0 devices. Learn why this new connectivity standard matters and which phones are supported.
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With every new generation of Android, fresh features are added. But as the list grows, many of them end up overlooked or tucked away out of sight. We’ve rounded up the most useful Android features you need to know, and we’ll show you how to use and master them to level up your smartphone or tablet.
Samsung updated its “Pro” rugged phone after three years, launching the Galaxy XCover 7 Pro in 2025. After testing the previous generation, we had some time with the new model and say if the phone is the right one for you based on its features, software support, performance, and more.
The South Korean brand is almost alone in this market segment, with eventual competition from Motorola/Lenovo and numerous relatively unknown Chinese brands. That partially explains why it took so long for Samsung to update the XCover Pro line.
The other reason is the fact that it targets the enterprise market, which requires not only long-term software support but also availability and even an ecosystem of accessories, but we will talk more about that later.
While Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 7s chips are scaled-down versions of the standard Snapdragon 7 series, they still deliver reliable performance and even high-end features at a more accessible price. Now, the mobile chip lineup gets a refresh with the Snapdragon 7s Gen 4, bringing more flagship-level traits, including improved camera and gaming capabilities, to budget and mid-range phones.
If you’ve been on the fence about getting an Apple MacBook, now is the right time. The M4 MacBook Air is still on sale for $200 off (20%) at Amazon and Best Buy, falling to $799 from $999, which is the best price we’ve seen.
Today is a big day for Android fans. Google unveiled the Pixel 10 range and Pixel Watch 4 while also releasing the Android 16 QPR2 Beta 1, or Quarterly Platform Release 2. This is the first beta installment in the update that is planned to ship in December. However, Pixel users can now get an early taste of what’s to come. Here are the major additions to this firmware and why it’s worth testing.
Google officially unveiled the Pixel 10 series, and just like in the previous year, four models are available: the Pixel 10, Pixel 10 Pro, Pixel 10 Pro XL, and the Pixel 10 Pro Fold. I already talked about the hardware in detail separately—now it’s all about the software. In addition to “vanilla” Android 16, Google also offers some exclusive functions.