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Galaxy XR Launch Reactions: $1,800 Headset With No Controllers?

Tim October 22, 2025 7

Galaxy XR launched with minimal fanfare last night, with Samsung skipping the pre-order process entirely and placing the new Android XR-powered headset up for immediate order starting at $1,799. Unsurprisingly, people had reactions, not just to the price and...

Galaxy XR Up for Order at $1799, Ushers in Android XR Platform

Tim October 21, 2025 9

Samsung is helping Google to usher in the Android XR platform with the launch of Galaxy XR, an AI-powered headset designed to create immersive viewing and gaming experiences. Described as being the first Android platform built entirely for the Gemini era,...

Android 16 QPR2 Beta 3 Should Resume This Week (Update: It’s Now Live!)

Tim October 20, 2025 4

Late last week we learned that Google pulled the Android 16 QPR2 Beta 3 update for Pixel phones, following the discovery of a bug that would cause a bootloop issue when users had Desktop Mode enabled. Google has now confirmed when it intends to make the update...

Google Looking for 15 Superfans to Test Unreleased Pixel Phones

Tim October 20, 2025 16

A report from Bloomberg details an opportunity for a very, very small number of Pixel Superfans. Google will soon look for 15 individuals to help test and provide feedback on upcoming Pixel devices. Under NDA, these users will use the devices and provide...

MCON Gaming Controller is Perfect for Our Magnetic Future, Now Up for Pre-Order

Tim October 20, 2025 3

With many Android phones adopting the magnetic backsides, like the Pixel 10 series and the upcoming Galaxy S26 series, it's no surprise that accessory makers are jumping on the train. Take this MCON gaming controller, for example. Now up for pre-order, you can...

OnePlus 15 Battery Size is Massive, Has Wildly Fast Charging

Tim October 20, 2025 13

We are inching closer to the launch of OnePlus 15, scheduled to be made available starting in China on October 27. US launch is reported to be shortly after, but with us getting so close to release, we're learning more tidbits about the newest OnePlus phone....

DEAL: Galaxy Z Fold 7 (512GB) for $999 Thanks to Trade-in Offer ($1,120 Off)

Tim October 17, 2025 3

Samsung continues to push buyers towards the Galaxy Z Fold 7 heavily, and with the discounts the company is offering, we assume it's working well. $1,120 Off the Galaxy Z Fold 7: Currently on its website, Samsung is selling the new Galaxy Z Fold 7 (512GB model...

OnePlus 15 Release Confirmed for Late October in China, Global Launch Mid-November

Tim October 17, 2025 6

OnePlus has confirmed when buyers in China can snag the new OnePlus 15 -- October 27. This is good news because that means global (US) launch should be shortly after that. It's expected we will see OnePlus launch the new OnePlus 15 in the US on November 13. If...