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Google and Samsung in 2025: A defining year for Android’s biggest players

Google and Samsung both had a strong year in 2025, which will shape how 2026 unfolds.

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2025 was awesome for consumer audio, but some key things were very underwhelming

Nothing dropped the bomb, on-device voice controls just bombed, Auracast floundered, and lossless came alive! My takeaways for audio in 2025.

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The state of AI in 2025: How Google, Apple, OpenAI, and others fared

AI continued to grow in 2025, but not in all the ways we expected, and not every company experienced the same level of success. Here's my report card.

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The ultimate step test: I wore 10 fitness watches while walking 10,000 steps. These are the brands you can trust for your New Year's step goals

I took my Amazfit, Apple, Coros, Google, Garmin, OnePlus, Polar, Samsung, Suunto, and Withings watches for a step test to see which you can trust.

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Wear OS in 2025: How Pixel, Galaxy, and OnePlus smartwatches fared against our expectations

I made a dozen guesses for what Google, Samsung, and other Wear OS watch brands would do in 2025. I got a lot right, but not everything.

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Wearables report card 2025: How smartwatches, rings, and glasses fared this year against my predictions

Last year, I had analysts tell me how wearable tech would improve in 2025. Here's what we got right and wrong, and how the big companies did.

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Xreal and Viture enter a patent battle in Europe, marking a milestone in XR

The first major smart glasses patent dispute is playing out in German courts, pitting Xreal against Viture in a landmark case.

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From foldables to AI: How 2025 reshapes the smartphone landscape

From tri-fold phones and ultra-thin designs to AI going mainstream, rising phone prices due to tariffs, here are the biggest tech stories that defined 2025

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Motorola and OnePlus in 2025: A year of triumphs and trials in mobile tech

OnePlus and Motorola continue to play on their strengths, but unfortunately, there wasn't much done to address their weaknesses.

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VR isn't dead, and 2025 has only proven how ridiculous those claims continue to be. That, and XR glasses have finally found their mojo

XR has had a monumental 2025, from the launch of Android XR to a flurry of new smart glasses, this was a massive year of growth and excitement.

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How the top Android OEMs in Asia fared in 2025: Who shines and who struggles amid fierce competition?

I used all phones released by Chinese brands over the course of 2025, so let's take a look at how each brand did this year.

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How to enable Expanded dark mode on a Google Pixel phone

Google Pixel devices now have the option to force dark mode in more apps that don't natively support it, in the December 2025 update.

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2025 was the year the iPhone surprised me, Samsung went ultrathin, OnePlus nailed it big time, and so much more

The North American smartphone market is unlike any in the world, and that comes with its own problems and advantages, all of which shone in 2025.

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After testing the Samsung Galaxy S25, here are the top 5 things I want to see from the Galaxy S26

The Samsung Galaxy S26 is only a few months away, and Samsung needs to make these changes for it to be a compelling upgrade over the Galaxy S25.

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Apple Fitness+ is finally available in India, and it is everything I hoped it would be: This is the only guided workout program you'll ever need, and you won't believe what it costs

Apple Fitness+ is now in India, and it costs just ₹149 ($1.65) a month, an absolute steal.

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Samsung might bring an old but gold camera feature back in a future Galaxy S

Samsung was rumored to consider returning a key photography feature to an unknown future Galaxy S series.

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I used the OnePlus 15R so you don't have to: The camera downgrades and price hike effectively make this phone dead on arrival — get the 13R while you still can

I used the OnePlus 15R, and the sheer number of downgrades with this phone make it a deal-breaker before it even goes on sale.

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I expected the OnePlus 15R's display to be run-of-the-mill, but it turns out it's exactly the OLED we've been asking for

The OnePlus 15R sets a new standard for OLED smartphone displays, achieving excellent quality with superb eye care features.

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Ask Jerry: 'What's the best way to clean my phone?' Here are the do's and don'ts to cleaning your tech the safe way

The do's and don'ts of getting your phone clean as the day it came out of the box.

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As social media bans for kids gain traction, this research study shows there's a better way and highlights how it removes key learning tools for teens

A Google-commissioned study reveals what we should've already known — kids are better at understanding the internet than we are.

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How to change your app icon and theme on a Google Pixel phone

Google Pixel phones support app icon theming in beta, and it can give your Android lock screen a consistent look. Here's how to use it.

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How fast is the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold charging speed?

The Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold has the fastest charging among all other current Galaxy foldable devices.

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How to taste match your YouTube Music playlist with a friend

YouTube Music has a relatively new feature called Taste Match that makes it easy to share your musical tastes with friends and vice versa.

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How to enable and use Google Maps power saving mode

Google Maps now has a power saving mode that preserves battery life while navigating, but it's only available on the latest Google Pixel phones.

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Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus vs. Google Pixel 10 Pro XL: Which Android flagship should you buy?

The Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus is only a few months out, but will it usurp the Google Pixel 10 Pro XL? Here's everything we know so far.

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