Prime Day has officially rolled in, and we’re seeing heavy discounts on many of our favorite smartphones. Right now, you can pick up the Google Pixel 9a at its lowest price of $449, down by $50 (10%) from $499. This marks the second time we’ve seen the Pixel 9a return to this record low.
Prime Day is great for picking up a new Apple iPad. Particularly, the iPad Mini 7 is part of the big sale. Currently, you can buy one for $374, down $120 (24%) from $499, making it an all-time low price for the device.
If you’re in the market for an Android tablet that doesn’t break the bank, there are now a handful of deals with deep discounts ahead of the Prime Day sale. This includes the Samsung Galaxy Tab A9+, which is on sale for 27% off.
While Sony has been overtaken by many Android brands , including Chinese companies, Samsung, and Google, it continues to produce smartphones through its Xperia line. This is helmed by the Xperia 1 series, with the Xperia 1 VII as the latest generation. The device brought meaningful upgrades from its predecessor, but it seems to be facing a major hiccup during launch, even resulting in Sony halting sales.
In Spain, owning one of these widely used Android smartphones can land you in trouble. In Catalonia, law enforcement is beginning to classify these world-famous Android smartphones as criminal tools. You or someone close to you may own such a device. Is it necessary to dispose of them before heading for a vacation in Barcelona this summer?
If you’re like me, a forgetful person especially when handling smaller items like keys or even your phone, a Bluetooth-enabled GPS smart tracker is a fantastic aid. Specifically, those who rely on Samsung’s ecosystem can now check out the Galaxy SmartTag 2 at Amazon. The four-pack is currently $74, down from $99, a huge $25 (26%) reduction from the usual price.
Samsung has already started testing One UI 8 Beta, which lets users access the upcoming features and changes. However, it appears there are also some other unannounced additions and enhancements reserved for the final release. One of these has now surfaced, hinting at an upgraded Galaxy AI-powered Audio Eraser.
Samsung’s Galaxy smartphones haven’t always been known for having the longest battery life or the fastest charging speed, but they generally offer a good balance of features and better long-term durability. Interestingly, this is now being proven by the EU energy label (EPREL), which suggests devices from the South Korean manufacturer Samsung offer higher battery charge cycles.
If you’re in the market for a budget or mid-range Android tablet for everyday tasks like note-taking and drawing, browsing, or binge-watching your favorite series, there are now fantastic offers ahead of Prime Day. For instance, Samsung’s recently launched Galaxy Tab S10 FE, which is bundled with an S Pen, is on sale for $449 at Amazon and Best Buy.
While iOS 26 introduced big changes, including the Liquid Glass design and a revamped camera, those might not be the most attention-grabbing additions to the software. A newly discovered feature inside the FaceTime app, which automatically freezes video calls when it detects nudity, seems to be the weirdest, if not prudish, so far.