Wear OS 5 rollout resumes for all Pixel Watch models, but there's a caveat
back on track The Pixel Watch 1 and Watch 2 are getting the Wear OS 5 update again after September’s hiccups.
Phones
Best phones for Visible 2024
Best with Visible Here are the best phones for Visible that you can get. These let you enjoy super-fast 5G speeds on Verizon's nationwide network infrastructure.
Surprise! Grab the Galaxy Z Fold 6 for as low as $499.99 during Samsung's Black Friday sale
Woah! Samsung just kicked off its Black Friday sale and the deals on display are no joke!
Samsung might've clued us into the Galaxy S25 launch timeframe
On the way A user posted snapshots of a Samsung survey that might allude to the Galaxy S25's launch.
Black Friday Samsung deals 2024 — early deals and how to prepare for the big sales
It's almost time! Black Friday is just around the corner, so if you were hoping to shop for Samsung devices, use this guide to prepare and find some early discounts.
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Apps & Software
Android 16 could borrow this key feature from Windows 11
Simpler switching Switching between default audio inputs and outputs could be easier on Android, and the next update might address that.
How to review app permissions on your Android phone
Stay private It's easy to lose track of which apps can access your files, camera, mic, location, contacts, and other private data. But you can double-check and change your app permissions with just a few taps.
Google prepares Quick Share for ARM-supported Windows computers
Quick and Easy Google was spotted rolling out a new, upgraded Quick Share app to Windows computers.
One UI 7 first beta tipped to soon hit Galaxy devices in South Korea and the US
One Step Away The Galaxy S24 and S23 series are likely to be the first to get the first beta of One UI 7 in the rumored mid-November timeframe.
Wearables
Best smartwatch for women 2024
Petite watches These smartwatches are great options for ladies.
Best cheap smartwatch for Android 2024
Affordable wearables If you want a smartwatch to pair with your Android phone without breaking the bank, be sure to check out these affordable options!
I ran a 20-mile race wearing four fitness watches (like an idiot); here's what I learned
Running test I ran a 20-mile race wearing a Garmin, Pixel, Apple, and Coros watch. You might be surprised how similar the results were in some areas — and how different in others.
Samsung Galaxy Watch 7: Specs, differences from Ultra & Watch 6, and more
Galaxy AI watch The Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 beats the Watch 6 for key specs and holds its own surprisingly well against the Galaxy Watch Ultra.
Accessories
Best workout earbuds & headphones 2024
Get active Need new headphones to motivate yourself and crush it at the gym? Don't just put on any old pair when there are plenty of others to choose from in this list.
EcoFlow is switching lanes with the tiny Rapid Magnetic Power Bank
Gadget Weekly EcoFlow, a famous power solutions' brand is trying its hand in the portable power bank department. It's a valiant first try.
I switched from Chromecast and WebOS to Roku. There's only one problem
Stream this The Roku Ultra (2024) is a beast of a streaming box that doesn't cost very much, yet it had everything I needed to replace my TV's apps and my Chromecast.
Gaming
Meta Quest 4: Everything we expect from the Quest 3 successor
Thinking ahead The Quest 4 most likely won't arrive until 2026, but we already have some hints of what to expect courtesy of Mark Zuckerberg, Meta, and leakers.
Meta Quest 3S vs. Quest 3: More similar than you'd expect
Affordable or premium? You'll be shocked how alike the Meta Quest 3S is to the costlier Quest 3, though some budget-friendly Quest 2 traits return.
Samsung's XR headset appears in a patent with a teaser for glasses
A teaser A Samsung patent was discovered showcasing its XR headset.
