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A person holding the Google Pixel 8.

There’s something about the Google Pixel 8 that worries me

I've had the Google Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro for a couple of weeks, and I quite like them. But there's something about them that worries me.
The Home Screen on the Google Pixel 8 Pro.

OnePlus is about to put the Google Pixel 8 Pro to shame

The Google Pixel 8 Pro has one of the brightest displays available on a smartphone. However, that won't be the case for long.
The Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE+ laying on pillows.

Samsung’s new $600 Android tablet is better than I expected

Is the Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE Plus the Android tablet to get if you want a big screen at a good price? I used it to find out.
OnePlus Open and Google Pixel Fold standing to show designs.

OnePlus Open vs. Google Pixel Fold: don’t buy the wrong folding phone

OnePlus just launched its very first foldable. How does it stack up against the Pixel Fold, which is also Google's first entry into the foldable market?
OnePlus Open in Emerald Dusk in hand.

OnePlus Open review: an excellent foldable, with a catch

The foldable market is growing, this time with OnePlus joining the fray. How does the OnePlus Open fare? Let's find out.
A person taking a photo with the Google Pixel 8.

Google Pixel 8 review: better than the Pixel 8 Pro?

The case for choosing the Google Pixel 8 over the Pixel 8 Pro is stronger than ever, as its camera, battery, and software all impress in our review.
The Google Pixel 8 Pro sitting upright on a park bench.

Is the Google Pixel 8’s Tensor G3 chip any good? We found out

Google's latest Tensor G3 chip on the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro is said to bring performance and AI improvements. But does it live up to the promise?
A Google Pixel 8 Pro in Porcelain (left) with an iPhone 15 Pro in Blue Titanium held in hand.

Google Pixel 8 Pro vs. iPhone 15 Pro: which $1,000 phone should you buy?

It’s an exciting season for smartphones with Google's Pixel 8 Pro joining Apple's iPhone 15 Pro as two of the best of 2023. Which one is right for your money?
A close up of a person's hands typing on a laptop.

How to send a text message from a computer

Texting is a vital part of everyday life. But what if you don't have your phone? Here's how to send a text message from a computer, whether it's a Mac or a PC.
A person holding the Xiaomi 13T Pro.

I want to like this new Android phone, but there’s a big problem with it

The Xiaomi 13T Pro is faced with a legion of really excellent phones against which it has to compete, and as we found out in our review, that's a big problem.
Hisense U8K vs TCL QM8

The best Google TVs of 2023: from TCL, Sony, and Hisense

A Google TV platform nets you many of the benefits of a Chromecast without the need to buy one. These are the latest and greatest TVs with Google's software!
Renders of the Google Pixel Watch 2 and Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 next to each other.

Google Pixel Watch 2 vs. Samsung Galaxy Watch 6: Has Google done it?

The Google Pixel Watch 2 is here, and it's aimed at upsetting the Android smartwatch applecart. But can it beat the Samsung Galaxy Watch 6?
Google Pixel 8 Pro in a case showing off a custom AI generated wallpaper.

10 amazing AI wallpapers I made with the Google Pixel 8

Google's new Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro have plenty of great new features, including an AI wallpaper generator. Here's what it looks like in action!
The Google Pixel 8 Pro with its Thermometer app open.

I used the Google Pixel 8 Pro’s weirdest feature. I’m not impressed

Google added great new features on the new Pixel 8 Pro. But one of the strangest ones is the addition of a temperature sensor, so we tried it out.
A person holding the Google Pixel 8, showing the back of the phone.

I took these pictures with the Google Pixel 8, but you won’t believe me

I shot a series of photos using the Google Pixel 8, then edited them with Magic Editor. The results made me say wow, and I think you'll see why.
Logging into a Google account with passkeys on an iPhone.

Google is killing your passwords, and security experts are (mostly) happy

Google is pushing for users to set passkeys as the default log-in option. A former FBI expert says it's good progress, but you should still be cautious.
Setting up an Android phone as a webcam.

How to easily turn your Android phone into a killer webcam

Android 14 turns your phone into a webcam. It’s a native solution and free from the hassle of an external app. Here’s how the whole system kicks into a action.
A person holding the closed Motorola Razr 40.

Motorola’s newest folding phone is cheaper than the iPhone 15

Motorola is finally launching its Razr (2023) folding phone in the U.S. — and it's a lot cheaper than you'd expect.
Possible renders showing the Google Pixel 8a.

Forget the Google Pixel 8, another new Google phone just leaked

The Google Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro were just announced last week, but they're already old news. Another new Google phone coming in 2024 has leaked!
Google Pixel 8 Pro in white and blue.

Don’t buy the Google Pixel 8 — 5 reasons to wait for the Pixel 9

Google has revealed its Pixel 8 lineup, but you may want to hold off until next year. Why? We could see some exciting things with the Google Pixel 9.
Pixel Buds Pro and the case.

Google says the Pixel Buds Pro/Pixel 8 phone combo is better for calls — it’s not that simple

Google says that with Bluetooth Super Wideband, its Pixel Buds Pro are better for calls on Pixel 8 phones. Here's how that does (and doesn't) work.
Google Pixel 8 in blue and white.

There’s a problem with these 10 Google Pixel 8 features

The Google Pixel 8, Pixel 8 Pro, and Pixel Watch 2 all look quite promising. But many of their coolest features have an annoying problem.
The Google Pixel 7a in a person's hand.

There’s a cheap Pixel phone you should buy, and it’s not the Google Pixel 8

The new Google Pixel 8 is the cheapest new Pixel phone, but don't forget there's an even cheaper — and still really good — Pixel phone out there.
Official artwork for Android 14 on a Pixel 7a.

I’ve been using Android 14 for months. Here’s why you’re going to love it

Android 14 doesn't offer a feature changelog that takes up a few volumes, but it makes subtle changes where it matters -- and without any major bugs to boot.
Google Pixel 8 pro in white.

Google’s Pixel 8 trade-in deals are absolutely embarrassing

For all the love that the Pixel 8 series is receiving, the trade-in deals offered by Google for older Pixels have left loyal fans quite disappointed.
Someone holding up the pink Google Pixel 8, while also wearing a pink shirt.

The Google Pixel 8’s AI photo features are amazing — and a little scary

The Google Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro have some amazing AI photo editing tools, but I think you need to be careful when you use them. This is why.
The back of the Google Pixel Watch 2.

Do old Pixel Watch bands fit the Google Pixel Watch 2?

Google's new Pixel Watch 2 is here. But can you use your old bands with it?
Wireless Emergency Alert System message on a phone.

Here’s why your phone got an emergency alert today

An emergency alert will be sent to your mobile phone on October 4 — but you don't need to worry about it. Here's why this is happening.
Made by Google logo at an event venue.

Everything Google launched at its big fall event: Pixel 8 and 8 Pro, Pixel Watch, more

The Made By Google event has left us with a bunch of new and desirable devices, including the Pixel 8. Here's everything that was announced at the event.
Someone holding a blue Pixel 8 Pro.

Everything you can do with the Google Pixel 8 Pro’s temperature sensor

The Google Pixel 8 Pro comes with an interesting feature — a temperature sensor. But what can you do with it? Well, it's a little complicated.
Promotional image from Google showing a person wearing the Google Pixel Watch 2.

Don’t listen to Google. The Pixel Watch 2 isn’t a smartwatch at all

Google may call the Pixel Watch 2 a smartwatch, but once again, it hasn't treated it as one. It's time we thought about it differently.
The Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro next to each other.

Is the Google Pixel 8 waterproof?

The Google Pixel 8 and 8 Pro have been announced, after many leaks. Are the two phones waterproof? Here's everything you need to know!
A person holding the Google Pixel 7 Pro, showing the back of the phone.

I revisited the Pixel 7 Pro. Now, I’m nervous about the Pixel 8 Pro

I've been using the Google Pixel 7 Pro again, and it has showed me the one thing the forthcoming Pixel 8 Pro needs if it's going to succeed this year.
App drawer on the Pixel 7 Pro.

Best Google Pixel 7 Pro deals: Get one of the best phones for free

We've got all the best Google Pixel 7 Pro deals neatly rounded up here so you can work out how to save best for your situation.
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