Google Photos now lets you print and pick up photos at a local CVS and Walmart

Google Photos now lets you print photos and pick them up on the same day from a local CVS or Walmart, which includes around 11,000 stores around the country. There's also an Instagram Stories-style Memories tab in the app, which uses machine learning to highlight past photos, as well as Canvas Prints.

News         September 12, 2019

Stick with Android One, Motorola. Your phones are better for it

The Motorola One Zoom is the first Motorola One phone that's not in the Android One program. It's a step in the wrong direction for all parties, as it means you won't get 3 years of security updates and 2 years of version upgrades. But if you voice your concern loud enough, Motorola might change its mind.

Mobile         September 5, 2019

F(x)tec Pro 1, the phone with a full-size keyboard, is available for pre-order

Want a full-size keyboard? Want a larger screen than BlackBerry's Key2 can provide? Well, check out the Pro 1 from a company called F(x)tec. It has outfitted a QWERTY keyboard on a large 5.99-inch smartphone for the best of both worlds. Now you don't need to miss out on the bezel-less trend.

Android         September 5, 2019

Google’s Ambient Mode turns phone screens into Assistant-powered smart displays

Google's Ambient Mode turns select smartphones and tablets into Assistant-powered smart displays, with an interface resembling the one on the Nest Hub. The feature is limited to the Nokia 6.2 and the Nokia 7.2, along with new tablets from Lenovo, but it's unclear if it will make its way to other devices.

Android         September 5, 2019

ZTE Axon 10 Pro review: Great performance for $549

The ZTE Axon 10 Pro is the Chinese company's first flagship phone to make it to the U.S. in two years, after the U.S. ban that lifted in 2018. It doesn't support 5G, but it does bring killer specifications at an affordable $549 price point, giving OnePlus and the OnePlus 7 Pro a run for its money.

Android         September 3, 2019

HMD Global’s five new Nokia phones range from cute to sophisticated

HMD has unveiled 5 Nokia phones out of IFA 2019, and they include three feature phones and two midrange smartphones. The feature phones are the Nokia 110, Nokia 2270, a flip phone, and the Nokia 800 Tough, a rugged phone. There's also the Nokia 7.2 and Nokia 6.2 midrange phones. Only one is coming to the U.S., though.

Android         September 3, 2019

ZTE’s powerful Axon 10 Pro arrives on U.S. shores with an affordable price

ZTE is bringing the Axon 10 Pro, first announced at Mobile World Congress 2019, to the U.S. after launching it in international markets earlier this year. It's the first flagship ZTE phone available in the U.S. since 2017, offering powerful specs such as the Snapdragon 855, for not a lot of money.

Android         August 28, 2019

5G your old phone: HTC’s 5G Hub is now available for pre-order from Sprint

The HTC 5G Hub runs Android Pie, has a Qualcomm 855 processor, 4GB of RAM, and an HD touchscreen, but it's not a phone -- it's a hot spot designed to connect to 5G. You can leave it at home or work, or take it on the go. It's ideal if you want 5G this year, but don't want to shell out $1,000 or more for a 5G phone.

Android         August 27, 2019

Ampy Move review

The Ampy Move wearable generates energy as you exercise, which you can then use to charge your smartphone. But unless you’re a runner, it’s not worth lugging this device around all day.

Mobile         August 23, 2019

Asus Zenfone Zoom review

The Asus Zenfone Zoom packs a camera with 3x Optical Zoom, but while the photos come out pretty well, it doesn’t justify buying into Asus’ bloatware-laden smartphone experience.

Android         August 23, 2019

Alcatel Idol 4S review

The mid-range smartphone tier is one of the most competitive markets right now, and Alcatel’s Idol 4S is a solid addition -- but there are much better alternatives.

Android         August 23, 2019

Mobvoi Ticwatch 2 review

A Chinese company just launched a Kickstarter campaign for a smartwatch called the Ticwatch 2. It’s not running Android Wear, but it’s a sleek-looking device with a mostly smooth OS.

Android         August 23, 2019

Lenovo Moto G4 Play review

Lenovo has another Moto G4 ready to join its lineup. The Moto G4 Play is the cheapest one yet, but is it a good deal?

Android         August 23, 2019

Google Daydream View review

Google’s competitor to Samsung’s Gear VR is here. The Daydream virtual reality platform on Android is promising high-quality content, but it’s only compatible with Google’s Pixel smartphones right now, and the Daydream View headset.

Gaming         August 23, 2019

ZTE Axon 7 mini review

ZTE’s mid-range Axon 7 Mini promises a high-end design and great audio experience for much less than a flagship, but is it powerful enough to be a good mid-range phone? Read our full review.

Android         August 23, 2019

Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 review

Samsung’s Galaxy Tab S3 is a promising Android tablet that comes with the famed S Pen. It has a high price, but it also has the best screen we’ve seen on an Android to date.

Android         August 23, 2019

Google Pixel review

Six months after Google launched the Pixel, we think it's still the best Android phone. Strong competition from Samsung's Galaxy S8 may sway buyers, though.

Android         August 23, 2019

9.7-inch Apple iPad (2017) review

With a killer $330 price, the 2017 Apple iPad is the everyman’s tablet. It's got great battery life, a solid processor, and plenty of memory.

Apple         August 23, 2019

Huawei Watch 2 review

LG’s Watch Sport may have been the first Android Wear 2.0 smartwatch, but the Huawei Watch 2 Sport is the one to buy. Here’s our full review.

Android         August 23, 2019

LG Watch Sport (Android Wear 2.0) review

Google and LG wanted to showcase the best of Android Wear 2.0 in the LG Watch Sport, but as our review shows, will it even fit on your wrist?

Android         August 23, 2019

Amazon Fire HD 8 (2017) review

Looking for a cheap tablet? Amazon’s Fire HD 8 isn’t as snazzy as an iPad, but it offers a polished experience and an HD screen for under $100.

Android         August 23, 2019

Apple iPad Pro 10.5-inch review

Our Apple iPad Pro 10.5-inch review reveals a simple truth: This is the best tablet you can buy, excelling in nearly every category.

Mobile         August 23, 2019

Moto E4 Android smartphone review

For $130 unlocked, you won’t find a better deal on a smartphone with the latest version of Android than the Moto E4. Read our full review for the details.

Android         August 23, 2019

Moto Z2 Play Android smartphone review

Motorola’s hit last year wasn’t the flashy Moto Z Force, but the sub $450 Moto Z Play. Does its successor stack up? Find out in our Moto Z2 Play review.

Mobile         August 23, 2019

Pokémon Go Plus review

Still playing Pokémon Go? Nintendo’s Pokémon Go Plus $35 wearable is now available to help with the grind of earning more stardust, and hatching more eggs.

Gaming         August 23, 2019

Moto Z2 Force review

Motorola’s successor to the 2016 Moto Z Force is the Moto Z2 Force, and it’s finally no longer exclusive to Verizon.

Android         August 23, 2019

ZTE Blade Z Max hands-on review

ZTE is following up last year’s ZMax Pro with the Blade Z Max. It features the same 6-inch Full HD screen, but it packs a much bigger battery.

Android         August 23, 2019

Samsung Galaxy S8 review

Can Samsung push past the Note 7 with its first major smartphones since the recall? In our Galaxy s8 review, we put Samsung's flagship phone to the test.

Android         August 23, 2019

Samsung Dex Station review

Samsung's hockey puck-like Dex Station lets you plug in a Galaxy S8 and now a Galaxy Note 8 to turn your smartphone into a full, desktop experience.

Computing         August 23, 2019

Samsung Galaxy Note 8 review

Samsung’s Galaxy Note 8 is a big phone. At 6.3-inches, it has one of the brightest displays, and offers speedy performance. Read more in our Galaxy Note 8 review.

Reviews         August 23, 2019

Movado Connect review

Movado’s smartwatch works with Android Pay, runs Android Wear 2.0, and looks sleek. In our Movado Connect Review, we ask if it’s worth the $600 price tag.

Mobile         August 23, 2019

Google Pixel 2 XL review

The Google Pixel 2 XL is the best Android phone out there thanks to a large 6-inch screen with an edge-to-edge design, and great software.

Android         August 23, 2019

iPhone 8 Plus review

In our Apple iPhone 8 Plus review, we ask whether a better camera, wireless charging, and faster processor are enough to warrant an upgrade.

Apple         August 23, 2019

Samsung Gear Sport review

The best Android smartwatch doesn’t run Android Wear. It’s the Samsung Gear Sport and the company’s proprietary operating system

Android         August 23, 2019