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Android Central - News, Reviews, Deals & Help on all Android devices Open menuAndroid Central Android Central Search Search Android Central Subscribe US Edition US UK Australia Canada India No offers found Phones Reviews Best Accessories Apps & Software Wearables Chromebooks More Tablets VR & Gaming Streaming & TV Deals Podcasts ForumsTrending Google Pixel 8a Google I/O 2024 Android 15 Samsung Galaxy Ring Samsung Galaxy S24 Latest News Google and Apple’s cross-platform unwanted tracking notifications are finally rolling out on iOS and Android Brady Snyder published 14 May 24 Safe tracking The two companies have a new industry standard for detecting unknown Bluetooth trackers. Google showcases a potential answer to GPT-4o ahead of I/O Brady Snyder published 14 May 24 GPT-4o killer? Right after OpenAI demoed its new voice assistant with vision, Google is teasing I/O 2024 announcements with software that looks eerily similar. Google I/O 2024: live blog and everything you need to know Shruti Shekar, Andrew Myrick last updated 13 May 24 Ready for I/O! AI, AI, AI, and maybe some Android. The Garmin watch that we once called "the best runner’s watch, period" has scored a MAJOR discount at Best Buy Patrick Farmer published 13 May 24 Run, don’t walk Level up your fitness game for less cash with the discounted Garmin Forerunner 955, a rugged smartwatch with a ton of personalized guidance for new runners and experienced athletes alike. Entire Pixel 9 series leaks in live photos hours before Google I/O 2024 Nickolas Diaz published 13 May 24 Early bird A wave of live photos leaked, supposedly showcasing the upcoming Pixel 9 series. Google wants to design Pixel phones to be repairable without special tools Brady Snyder published 13 May 24 Easy fixes Google already sells replacement parts and tools for its Pixel phones through an iFixit partnership. One day, it hopes you won’t even need specialized tools. Google I/O 2024: live blog and everything you need to know AI, AI, AI, and maybe some Android. Ready for I/O! Google Pixel 8a initial review: The mid-range camera champ The Pixel 8a has great AI features, years of updates, and an unbeatable camera. Camera King One Google I/O announcement would fix the gaping hole in Wear OS Whether it’s Fitbit, Google Fit, Android Health, or some future Gemini Coach, Wear OS needs a uniform health and fitness app at its center. Sunday Runday I took photos of the northern lights with my Pixel 8 Pro and Galaxy S24 Plus — the results were very different A solar storm gave many a view they would never forget. Northern lights Ask Jerry: What is FCC certification, and why do phones need it? Let’s talk about tech. Ask Jerry As Sony’s mobile sales fall fast, I still don’t know why Xperia exists — and that’s the problem Sony backed itself into a corner with its choice of direction for the Xperia lineup, and it’s seeing the consequences. The future of Xperia Be an expert in 5 minutes Get the latest news from Android Central, your trusted companion in the world of Android Contact me with news and offers from other Future brands Receive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsors By submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over. Phones Best Android phones under $100 in 2024 By Patrick Farmer last updated 13 May 24 Keep it cheap! Getting a decent Android experience is possible, even if you’re on a shoestring budget. Here are some of the best Android phones under $100 that you might want to check out. Keep it cheap! Best Buy Memorial Day sale 2024 — these are the early deals I’d buy right now By Patrick Farmer last updated 13 May 24 Early savings now Memorial Day is May 27th, but we’re already on the hunt for great prices on Android-based tech. Early savings now Motorola Razr Plus 2024 leak details majorA Galaxy of great phones VIEW MORE PHONES Apps & Software Google might let you run ChromeOS on Android one day By Brady Snyder published 13 May 24 Android desktop environment Google is internally experimenting with running ChromeOS on Android using the Android Virtualization Framework and an external monitor. Android desktop environment Google is bringing Project Starline’s 3D video calls to everyone in 2025 By Jay Bonggolto published 13 May 24 Forget flat screens Google’s Project Starline is exiting the lab, and it will work with Meet and Zoom. Forget flat screens WhatsApp announces major design changes and a darker dark mode By Vishnu Sarangapurkar published 13 May 24 Major overhaul WhatsApp explains new changes and key principles on which these changes were built. Major overhaul Google Maps polishes its EV experience with better charging station discoverability By Nickolas Diaz published 10 May 24 Charge! Google Maps has started rolling out better charging station discoverability for EV owners. Charge! Text editing on Google Messages starts appearing for some By Nickolas Diaz published 10 May 24 The latest Google Messages beta showed signs of change and additional details about the feature. Apps & Software Google’s Find My Device Network rolls out for more people and devices By Nickolas Diaz published 10 May 24 Come one, come all Users have reported receiving Google’s Find My Device network in more places and on more devices. Come one, come all VIEW MORE APPS & SOFTWARE Meet the team Shruti Shekar Editor-in-Chief Derrek Lee Managing Editor Michael Hicks Senior Editor — AR/VR and Wearables Jerry Hildenbrand Senior Editor — Google Ecosystem Harish Jonnalagadda Senior Editor — Asia Andrew Myrick Senior Editor — Chromebooks, Tablets, Wearables Namerah Saud Fatmi Editor — Accessories Nick Sutrich Senior Content Producer — Smartphones & VR Patrick Farmer eCommerce Editor Wearables Polar Vantage V3 review: The tip of the iceberg By Michael L Hicks published 11 May 24 Advantage Polar The Polar Vantage V3 is one of the top fitness watches, alongside the Garmin Forerunner 965 and COROS APEX 2 Pro. Here’s what you need to know about it. Advantage Polar Wear OS is pulling an Apple by introducing ’School Time’ for kids By Nandika Ravi published 9 May 24 Google says it will introduce ’school time’ on Wear OS smartwatches to help children concentrate during school hours. Wearables Best Wear OS apps 2024 By Namerah Saud Fatmi, Andrew Myrick published 9 May 24 Do more Something that Wear OS can boast over other Android smartwatches is its apps. We’ve rounded up some of the best Wear OS apps to get you started. Do more Fossil’s Wear OS exit shows the platform is both better and less competitive than ever By Brady Snyder published 8 May 24 Gone for good Fossil seems to have run out of smartwatch stock, as you can no longer buy smartwatches from the brand’s website, and we now have one less Wear OS brand. Gone for good TicWatch Pro 5 Enduro brings improved design and not much else for $349 By Andrew Myrick published 8 May 24 Lasts even longer Mobvoi’s latest smartwatch arrives with the TicWatch Pro 5 Enduro. While it offers incredible battery life, it’s still missing Wear OS 4. Lasts even longer Only one running watch brand admits its VO2 Max and recovery estimates aren’t perfect By Michael L Hicks published 5 May 24 Sunday Runday Smartwatches take weeks to give you accurate health and fitness data, and even then, they’re not always right. One brand lets you take matters into your own hands, and it’s all the better for it. Sunday Runday VIEW MORE WEARABLES Accessories Best USB-C cables for Android Auto 2024 By Andrew Myrick, Christine Persaud, Ted Kritsonis last updated 13 May 24 On the go You need a durable USB-C cable with fast data transfer so it keeps chugging along with your car. On the go Best stylus for Android phones and tablets 2024 By Namerah Saud Fatmi last updated 9 May 24 The pen is mightier Your fingers aren’t the only way of interacting with tablets and smartphones. The pen is mightier Best Motorola Edge and Edge Plus cases 2024 By Namerah Saud Fatmi published 9 May...