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The Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 is one of the best Android smartwatches you can buy... if you own a Samsung phone
2+ day, 18+ hour ago (717+ words) Tons of great apps Improved workout modes (with rep and weight counts) Running Coach and Trail Running modes are amazing Battery life should be much better Charging is brutally slow Too many features are Galaxy phone-exclusive Run pacing isn't accurate…...
I tested the POCO F9 Ultra, and it is the value flagship I'd buy in 2026
1+ week, 4+ day ago (421+ words) Good design and build quality Two-day battery life with 100W charging Ultrawide camera is still pretty basic Still runs Android 16 out of the box Won't get as many software updates Last year's POCO F8 Ultra was one of my favorite phones. It…...
Xiaomi's Redmi Note 17 Pro Max has the best battery life of any phone — I still wouldn't use it
1+ week, 5+ day ago (296+ words) Huge 9,210mAh battery lasts over two and a half days Ultra-fast 100W charging over USB PD IP68 and IP69K ingress protection+ Hardware downgrades across the board No dedicated tele lens 256GB model now gets 8GB RAM Doesn't run Android 17 out of the box The memory crisis…...
The Google Pixel Watch 5 is a good smartwatch that really doesn't want me to touch it, but I'm still waiting for its best new features
1+ week, 6+ day ago (850+ words) The Pixel Watch 5 looks and feels as premium as a smartwatch can, and new and expanded features like the system-side gestures and Gemini Proactive Intelligence make it a great experience. Unfortunately, features missing at launch make it hard to recommend…...
I tested the Google Pixel 11, and it's a fun blend of social media and AI magic
2+ week, 11+ hour ago (915+ words) The Pixel 10 was a fun AI phone, and the Pixel 11 builds on that by adding not only more useful AI capabilities but also integrating new social media features that feel genuinely helpful. The higher $899 price tag is a little jarring,…...
The Pixel 11 Pro Fold is a solid upgrade, but after testing it against other foldables, I wish Google had gone a bit further
2+ week, 14+ hour ago (905+ words) IP68 build with Pixelsnap magnets built in Great new Gemini features like Magic Capture Lighter and thinner than last year Slow processor for the price Flat sides make it hard to open Last year's Pixel 10 Pro Fold debuted a few surprising…...
I want to love the Samsung Galaxy Watch 9, but there's one major thing holding it back that I just can't get over
2+ week, 5+ day ago (845+ words) Samsung's switch to the Snapdragon Wear Elite feels like a double-edged sword. On the one hand, the Galaxy Watch 9 performs well and has a bevy of health and fitness tracking features to take advantage of. On the other hand, the…...
I used the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra, and it does just enough to be called an upgrade
3+ week, 20+ hour ago (859+ words) Just as thin and light as its predecessor Bigger battery lasts longer Bright AMOLED panels inside and out Crease isn't as visible Reliable software with long-term updates Wobbles when using it on a desk No Qi 2 magnets Costlier than Z…...
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 changed my mind, and after testing it for two weeks, I'm convinced it's the foldable phone most people should buy
1+ mon, 4+ day ago (1168+ words) Crease is nearly non-existent One UI 9 is fun Displays are bright and look great Apps don't always scale well Gets warm when gaming The Galaxy Z Fold 8 surprised me. As someone who has not been a big fan of book-style…...
Last chance! Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold 8 preorder deal could get you the foldable for as little as $699.99, but you're running out of time
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (303+ words) The clock is ticking on this early Galaxy Z Fold 8 deal. The latest foldable phones from Samsung hit store shelves in just a few days (August 7th), but there are plenty of preorder deals for the folks who don't want to…...