Sony Xperia 1 VIII is a step in the right direction, with features Samsung Galaxy phones miss -- so why is a US launch so hard?

Despite setbacks, the Xperia line has continued on from its 2019 debut, but since the Xperia 1 VI, Sony hasn't sold the handsets in the US. Apparently, the makers of the PlayStation, WH-1000XM6s, and ...

The Galaxy Z Fold 8 Wide leak reveals Samsung's answer to Apple's foldable problem

Believe it or not, we're just under two months away from Samsung's next big hardware release. As is the case each year, ...

I reviewed the Narwal Freo Z10 Turbo, and it's a great mid-range option

The Narwal Freo Z10 Turbo is available on Amazon and Narwal's site for $800, but as of posting this, you can get the unit for ...

Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold 8 Wide is the first foldable I would actually buy

The upcoming Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 lineup will have one unique quirk. Beyond the next Z Fold device, Samsung will launch the first Galaxy Z Fold 8 Wide. True to its name, this new phone will sport a ...
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How a four-finger claw grip made me obsessed with mobile gaming again

Irene Okpanachi is a Features writer covering Android devices, laptops, portable projectors, VR headsets, software, and AI recorders for Android Police and Talk Android. She has five years' experience ...

Type 'ignore' into Google Search and it will actually ignore your request

When you type in words like "ignore," "dismiss," or "disregard" into the Google Search bar, the search engine is supposed to ...

I started using Gemini with WhatsApp and it's been a game-changer

To set it up, I just opened the Gemini app on my phone, tapped my profile icon, and headed to Settings > Personal ...
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My gaming phone’s coolest feature may be mostly cosmetic, but it's not all bad

Irene Okpanachi is a Features writer covering Android devices, laptops, portable projectors, VR headsets, software, and AI recorders for Android Police and Talk Android. She has five years' experience ...
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You should think twice before buying a Google Nest speaker right now

I’ve been covering Android since 2023, when I joined Android Police, mostly focusing on AI and everything around Pixel and Galaxy phones. I’ve got a bachelor’s in IT with a major in AI, so I naturally ...
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I look at the new Android 17 emojis and feel nothing but deep disappointment

Tom has been covering technology since 2019, having worked as part of the phones team at TechRadar and then as an editor at What to Watch. Since 2025 he’s been a freelance contributor for many more ...
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This Android app fixed one of my biggest notification frustrations

I cover Android with a focus on productivity, automation, and Google’s ecosystem, including Gemini and everyday apps. With a background in engineering and software development, I tend to go beyond ...
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Android keeps making tablets bigger, but I want the old one back

I’ve been covering Android since 2023, when I joined Android Police, mostly focusing on AI and everything around Pixel and Galaxy phones. I’ve got a bachelor’s in IT with a major in AI, so I naturally ...