Best Alternatives to Google’s Android Operating System (2026), Tested and Reviewed

Whether you have privacy concerns or you just want to freely tinker, these are our favorite alternatives to stock Android.

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Gear News of the Week: Samsung Sets a Date for Galaxy Unpacked, and Fitbit’s AI Coach Comes to iOS

Plus: iOS 26.3 makes it easy to switch to Android, Google cancels the Android 17 beta, and YouTube debuts on the Apple Vision Pro.

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Best Apple 3-in-1 Travel Chargers (2026): Anker, ESR, Satechi

Keep your trio of Apple gadgets powered up wherever you go with these compact folding chargers.

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The Best MagSafe Power Banks for iPhone and Android, Plus Ones to Avoid

Keep your iPhone or Qi2 Android phone topped up with one of the best portable chargers.

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Samsung Galaxy A17 5G Review: Crippling Performance

It’’ a decent value for a $200, but unreliable performance makes this Samsung smartphone tough to recommend.

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Gear News of the Week: Google’s Pixel 10a Arrives Soon, and Valve Delays Its Steam Hardware

Plus: Dexcom updates its app, Fitbit founders create a new family caregiving app, and Blink has a new outdoor security camera.

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The Best 3-in-1 Apple Charging Stations After Testing Top Models

I tried all the top models to find the best 3-in-1 Apple charging stations, pads, and more. Keep your iPhone, Apple Watch, and AirPods topped up with these WIRED-tested docking systems.

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Our Favorite Pixel Phone Is $100 Off

While the Pixel 9a isn’t the fanciest offering, it is the best value, and it gets even better with a discount.

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6 Best Prepaid Phone Plans (2026): Tello, Boost, Google Fi, More

Forget the pricey, postpaid cell plans and two-year contracts. Save with one of these WIRED-tested options from US Mobile, Boost, and Google Fi.

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Gear News of the Week: Samsung’s TriFold Sells Out in Minutes, and a Leak Teases Google’s New OS

Plus: Vivaldi browser shuns AI, Samsung has a new sustainable display, and Frankfurt Airport tests Auracast for gate announcements.

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