Pixel 11 leak predicts a weird mix of upgrades and downgrades for a higher price

A Pixel 11 leak points to doubled base storage and up to 16GB of RAM, but a higher price and conflicting camera details make Google’s next base flagship difficult to judge.

The dream of uber cheap phones for kids and grandparents is effectively dead, thanks to AI

Memory chip costs for budget phones have surged 400% this year, analysts say, making devices under $100 effectively impossible to manufacture profitably right now.

This Android lock screen bug lets anyone text using Gemini without knowing your PIN

A newly discovered Gemini bug lets anyone bypass your Android PIN to send SMS and WhatsApp messages from a locked phone.

OnePlus is gone, and Android phones just became more boring in the US

Samsung and Google will be just fine, but Android has lost the brand that wasn’t afraid to try something different.

The Motorola Edge 70 Max leak just exposed a much more ambitious phone than expected

The Motorola Edge 70 Max has leaked ahead of launch, revealing its premium design, three colors, huge 7,100mAh battery, magnetic wireless charging, and flagship-level hardware.

Android’s background data habit is now written into Google Play’s fine print

Google’s updated Play terms explain how Android system services can use cellular data in the background, even while phones are locked. Users get clearer wording, but less certainty over data and updates.

HMD’s next phone has leaked, and I’m tired of seeing the same iPhone-copycat design again and again

The HMD Luma 2’s leaked renders show a phone that looks a lot like the iPhone 17 Pro, right down to the camera plateau and a deep blue colorway.

The Xperia 1 VIII leak finally gives Sony some swagger

A colorful Xperia 1 VIII leak suggests Sony’s next flagship could finally have more personality, but rumored price and camera changes may decide whether the excitement lasts.