Following yesterday’s teaser, Google has officially released Android 16 Beta 3 to developers and testers. This marks the first release under Platform Stability, meaning the API surface and app-facing behaviors are now finalized. The update also brings notable new features, including battery health tracking and an expansion of Auracast support.
Not everyone has over a grand to spare for a new smartphone. The mid-range market, featuring handsets priced between $300 and $400, is fiercely competitive. You’ll find classics like the Samsung Galaxy A55 (review) and Xiaomi Note 14 Pro (review) here, but one smartphone stood out to us: the Nothing Phone (3a). It impressed not only with its no-frills software and stylish design but also with its impressive hardware for the price—plus a more-than-capable camera to boot. We reviewed the $379 smartphone with enthusiasm.
If you wait for new product releases to grab discounts on previous models, you’ll be glad to know Apple’s M3 MacBook Air is already on sale. While Apple hasn’t officially lowered its price, retailers like Amazon are offering deals—the 13-inch model (16GB RAM, 512GB storage) is now $999, down from $1,299.
Samsung expanded its One UI 7 Beta program to the Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Galaxy Z Flip 6 last week. So far, the Android 15-based update has proven worthwhile, introducing major features to its foldable smartphones. Beyond these significant changes, however, there are also smaller but significant improvements, including a tweak for the Galaxy Z Flip 6 that encourages users to install Good Lock to unlock more cover screen apps.
Circle to Search has become a standout feature in Android’s suite of AI-powered tools. Since its debut last year, it has received meaningful upgrades and expanded functionality. Now, an upcoming update promises to make it even more versatile, potentially positioning it as a compelling alternative to traditional translation apps.
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Nothing’s Phone (3a) series made a strong debut at this year’s MWC in Barcelona, showcasing mid-range Android smartphones with standout features like telephoto cameras and a weirdly placed AI key. Just ahead of their official release, Nothing has rolled out an over-the-air (OTA) software update, bringing key enhancements to both models.
If you’re in the market for an Android tablet with flagship-level performance that won’t break the bank, Samsung’s Fan Edition Galaxy Tab S9 FE is one of the best options available. Right now, the Wi-Fi model of the Galaxy Tab S9 FE is on sale at Amazon, with one variant dropping to as low as $289 from its original $449 price.
Rumors are growing that Apple is on the verge of one of the most significant overhauls of its operating systems in ten years. What does this mean for the iPhone, iPad and Mac? We shed light on this in this article.
We consider Google’s Pixel 8a one of the best camera phones in its class, and right now, it’s an even more compelling upper mid-range Android smartphone, thanks to massive sales from major retailers. The handset has dropped back to its lowest price of $399 (originally $499), saving you $100 (20%).
Apple has made it a tradition to introduce a series of new features at its annual developer conference in June. However, these features are typically rolled out gradually over the following months, rather than launching all at once in September. So far, the company has generally managed to keep these promises, even if some features took longer to arrive.