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Bitdefender finds malware to take down Android
A new form of malware has been found to crash Android, forcing you to reset your device. The good news is it’s not out in the wild, but it’s also reportedly not fixed. Yet.
TCL turns the phone, tablet to paper-like readers
Not quite an eReader, TCL is transforming phones and tablets into an in-between device, as its “Nxtpaper” technology is updated and made better.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra reviewed: the penultimate big fold
Adopting a similar size to its predecessor but packing in more battery, the Fold 8 Ultra is a more capable cousin to the passport-style Fold 8. But is it as cool?
Samsung’s Galaxy Tab S12 is all about being Android’s best tab
Two big tabs are on the way for fans of the Galaxy, as Android’s alternative to the iPad keeps things slim, water-resistant, and long-lasting.
Google Pixel Watch 5 reviewed: Android’s Watch
The 2026 Pixel Watch doesn’t stray too far from the 2025 Pixel Watch, and that’s not a bad thing. You won’t need to upgrade, but for newbies, this is one of the better watches around.
Motorola’s flagship named for next year with B&O onboard
Motorola is teaming up with luxury sound specialists Bang & Olufsen for a “signature” experience, named for 2027 in the Signature 27. And it looks pretty high end.
Google reworks Android as a premium Googlebook
Not quite a Chromebook, but also not quite the desktop version of Android, the “Googlebook” could just be the closest Android users have to their very own MacBook. And it’s on the way.
Fake apps may be grifting on Android “Early Access”
App makers on Android are working out how to get past some of Google’s app security by offering “early access”, and it’s a warning for people downloading new and unreleased apps.
Xiaomi’s Poco has a gaming phone with sub
Looking for a way to stand out with a smartphone? A sub-brand of Xiaomi, Poco, has a way to do it, as it brings its own take on “sub” to the fore with a phone subwoofer.
Google Pixel 11 reviewed: boring but fine
Appearing very similar to the Pixel 10, Google’s Pixel 11 doesn’t feel like an entirely new model, delivering another boring but fine phone.
