With back-to-school sales in full swing, we're seeing some great discounts pop up, but this one on the Lenovo Legion Tab Gen 3 definitely caught our eye. If you saw our unboxing of this compact Android powerhouse earlier this year, you know we were seriously impressed. For those who have been … [Read more...] about Back to School Deal: Snag the powerful Lenovo Legion Tab Gen 3 for $439.99
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Chrome’s bottom address bar is finally rolling out widely on Android
After the initial announcement last month had us all excited, the day has finally arrived. Google is now widely rolling out the option to move the address bar to the bottom of the screen in Chrome for Android. For anyone who has struggled to reach the top of their increasingly tall smartphone … [Read more...] about Chrome’s bottom address bar is finally rolling out widely on Android
Google exec clarifies his ChromeOS and Android merger statements
After a Google executive let slip what seemed to be a definitive confirmation yesterday that Google is “combining Chrome OS and Android into a single platform,” the story has taken what I'd call a predictable turn. Sameer Samat, the President of Android ecosystem at Google, took to X (formerly … [Read more...] about Google exec clarifies his ChromeOS and Android merger statements
Hands-on with Android 16’s new desktop mode: why ChromeOS isn’t going anywhere
By now, you've probably seen the news that the latest beta version of Android 16 includes the first iteration of a true desktop mode. The ability to plug your phone into a monitor and get a PC-like experience has been a dream for many Android users for years - including myself. While there are a … [Read more...] about Hands-on with Android 16’s new desktop mode: why ChromeOS isn’t going anywhere
The Android desktop experience is officially here for testing on Pixel phones
The dream of a true, native desktop mode for Android has been a long time coming. For years, we’ve seen hints and manufacturer-specific solutions like Samsung DeX, but a cohesive, Google-led effort has remained a bit of a pipe dream. At Google I/O 2025, that dream finally began taking shape with the … [Read more...] about The Android desktop experience is officially here for testing on Pixel phones
Android 16 is officially here: what’s new, what’s coming soon
The day has arrived! Google has officially announced the launch of Android 16, and it is beginning to roll out to supported Pixel devices starting today. In the announcement, Google highlights that this is the earliest it has launched a major Android release in the last few years, a move designed to … [Read more...] about Android 16 is officially here: what’s new, what’s coming soon
Google is launching Android 16 right in the middle of WWDC 2025
Right in the middle of Apples WWDC (Worldwide Developers Conference), Google has dropped its own OS news. In a post overnight on the official Android Developer X account, the team confirmed that it is “almost time for the Android 16 final release” and that we should see them “back here tomorrow.” … [Read more...] about Google is launching Android 16 right in the middle of WWDC 2025
Pixel 10 leak reveals new “Limoncello” yellow color
With the Google Pixel 10 series launch still a few months off, the steady drip of leaks is beginning to paint a clearer picture of Google's next flagship phone lineup. While we're always cautious with early information, the latest scoop from Mystic Leaks on Telegram (via Android Authority) offers a … [Read more...] about Pixel 10 leak reveals new “Limoncello” yellow color
Lenovo’s powerful Legion Tab Gen 3 Android tablet drops to $449 ($100 off!)
If you caught our recent unboxing of the Lenovo Legion Tab Gen 3, you know we were impressed by this compact Android powerhouse! Well, if you've been thinking of snagging one, Lenovo just sweetened the deal, dropping the price directly on their site to a very tempting $449 – a full $100 off its … [Read more...] about Lenovo’s powerful Legion Tab Gen 3 Android tablet drops to $449 ($100 off!)
Score $300 off the Pixel 9 Pro Fold during Best Buy’s Memorial Day Sale
Memorial Day is just a few days away, and that means the big holiday sales are in full swing across the board. If you've been patiently waiting for a good opportunity to jump into the world of foldable smartphones, or maybe upgrade an older one, Best Buy is serving up a pretty compelling offer on … [Read more...] about Score $300 off the Pixel 9 Pro Fold during Best Buy’s Memorial Day Sale
Lenovo Idea Tab Pro Unboxing: big tablet, small price [VIDEO]
Fresh off spending some quality time with the impressive (and compact) Lenovo Legion Tab Gen 3, Lenovo sent over another interesting tablet for us to check out: the new Lenovo Idea Tab Pro. This one takes a different approach – it’s a larger tablet with a high-resolution screen, not quite geared … [Read more...] about Lenovo Idea Tab Pro Unboxing: big tablet, small price [VIDEO]
You’ll soon be able to test Google’s new Android Desktop mode on Pixel phones
We were already pretty excited earlier this week when Google officially made a nod to Android Desktop Mode during its I/O developer keynote, revealing a collaboration with Samsung to build upon the DeX foundation. It’s a development we’ve been tracking closely, and it signals a serious commitment to … [Read more...] about You’ll soon be able to test Google’s new Android Desktop mode on Pixel phones
