Tech News Wrap: Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold is officially coming, Google unlocked new Android features, Netflix plans Warner Bros. takeover, and more
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Tech News Wrap: Inside Samsung's Galaxy Z TriFold launch and Google’s new Android innovations
A round-up of the biggest tech-related news that stood out this week.
Leak claims Honor's next mid-range could have a mammoth-sized battery
https://www.androidcentral.com/phones/honor-phones/leak-claims-honors-next-mid-range-could-have-a-mammoth-sized-battery
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Leak claims Honor's next mid-range could have a mammoth-sized battery
We've heard rumors that this could happen, and it seems that a boost is on the way.
YouTube TV just filled a major news gap by adding C-SPAN
https://www.androidcentral.com/streaming-tv/youtube-tv/youtube-tv-just-filled-a-major-news-gap-by-adding-c-span
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YouTube TV just filled a major news gap by adding C-SPAN
C-SPAN is finally live on YouTube TV, and it won’t cost you extra.
This cheap, portable Chromebook scores $170 OFF at Best Buy, days after Cyber Monday
https://www.androidcentral.com/chromebooks-laptops/this-cheap-portable-chromebook-scores-usd170-off-at-best-buy-days-after-cyber-monday
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This cheap, portable Chromebook scores $170 OFF at Best Buy, days after Cyber Monday
The Samsung Galaxy Chromebook Go laptop drops to just $160.
Google Play Books celebrates 15 years, and readers won't want to miss it
https://www.androidcentral.com/apps-software/google-play-books-celebrates-15-years-and-readers-wont-want-to-miss-it
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Google Play Books celebrates 15 years, and readers won't want to miss it
Google is running a celebration packed with points for Android readers all weekend.
Is YouTube bad for your kids? Why Australia's social media ban isn't the answer, and active parenting is the only true solution for raising digital-age children
https://www.androidcentral.com/apps-software/is-youtube-bad-for-your-kids
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Is YouTube bad for your kids? Why Australia's social media ban isn't the answer, and active parenting is the only true solution…
I'll raise my own kids, thanks.
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Google has a chance to revive Fitbit to its former glory and challenge the Oura Ring in one fell swoop. Here's why Google should launch a smart ring in 2026 and why the market is basically asking for it
https://www.androidcentral.com/wearables/fitbit/dear-google-my-holiday-wish-is-for-a-fitbit-smart-ring-in-2026
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Google has a chance to revive Fitbit to its former glory and challenge the Oura Ring in one fell swoop. Here's why Google should…
Fitbit devices are still selling, so why not take advantage of the momentum with a smart ring?
The stage is set for a much better Motorola Razr Ultra in 2026, and I can't wait to see how it improves on arguably the best flip phone of 2025. Here's how the Galaxy Z Flip 7 and current smartphone trends can literally help shape the next Razr
https://www.androidcentral.com/phones/motorola/the-stage-is-set-for-a-much-better-motorola-razr-ultra-2026
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The stage is set for a much better Motorola Razr Ultra in 2026, and I can't wait to see how it improves on arguably the best flip…
Here are some changes I would love to see in the Razr Ultra 2026.
Google Antigravity's rate limits are changing amid 'incredible' demand
https://www.androidcentral.com/apps-software/ai/google-antigravitys-rate-limits-are-changing-amid-incredible-demand
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Google Antigravity's rate limits are changing amid 'incredible' demand
Paid subscribers get priority access, while free users get a larger rate limit than before.
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Gemini 3 Deep Think is Google's 'most advanced reasoning feature' — and it's available now
https://www.androidcentral.com/apps-software/ai/gemini-3-deep-think-is-now-available-in-the-gemini-app-but-only-for-subscribers
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Gemini 3 Deep Think is Google's 'most advanced reasoning feature' — and it's available now
Following safety tests, Gemini 3 Deep Think is now available for Google AI Ultra subscribers.
If you want your 2026 fitness goals to succeed, you'll start them now
https://www.androidcentral.com/wearables/new-years-resolutions-2026-five-tricks-to-actually-achieve-them
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If you want your 2026 fitness goals to succeed, you'll start them now
"New Year's resolutions don't work" is a common refrain. It's also not true, if you know what you're doing.
You can now use a Google Pixel as a Nintendo Switch 2 webcam for GameChat
https://www.androidcentral.com/phones/google-pixel/you-can-now-use-a-google-pixel-as-a-nintendo-switch-2-webcam-for-gamechat
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You can now use a Google Pixel as a Nintendo Switch 2 webcam for GameChat
A quiet fix makes it possible to use a Pixel phone in USB webcam mode with the Switch 2.
Gemini's refresh: Unveiling the new 'My Stuff' folder for seamless user navigation
https://www.androidcentral.com/apps-software/android-os/geminis-refresh-unveiling-the-new-my-stuff-folder-for-seamless-user-navigation
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Gemini's refresh: Unveiling the new 'My Stuff' folder for seamless user navigation
Google is bringing dark mode to the web.
What’s inside the Galaxy Z TriFold box? A hands-on look at Samsung's latest innovation
https://www.androidcentral.com/phones/samsung-galaxy/whats-inside-the-galaxy-z-trifold-box-a-hands-on-look-at-samsungs-latest-innovation
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What’s inside the Galaxy Z TriFold box? A hands-on look at Samsung's latest innovation
Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold unboxed and in action!
Galaxy Watch 5 and Pro users await One UI 8 Watch update after beta concludes
https://www.androidcentral.com/apps-software/wear-os/galaxy-watch-5-and-pro-users-await-one-ui-8-watch-update-after-beta-concludes
Source:https://www.androidcentral.com/apps-software/wear-os/galaxy-watch-5-and-pro-users-await-one-ui-8-watch-update-after-beta-concludes
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Galaxy Watch 5 and Pro users await One UI 8 Watch update after beta concludes
The wait is almost over.
Nothing may have paused the Android 16-based Nothing OS 4 rollout
https://www.androidcentral.com/phones/nothing-phones/nothing-pauses-the-android-16-based-nothing-os-4-update-as-it-works-on-an-urgent-fix
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Nothing may have paused the Android 16-based Nothing OS 4 rollout
Nothing phone users who haven't installed Nothing OS 4 might have to wait a bit longer.
Meta reportedly pushes the release of new mixed-reality glasses to 2027
https://www.androidcentral.com/apps-software/meta/meta-reportedly-pushes-the-release-of-new-mixed-reality-glasses-to-2027
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Meta reportedly pushes the release of new mixed-reality glasses to 2027
The move follows a major addition to the leadership team at Meta's Reality Labs.
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I tested the iQOO 15: It is the ideal POCO F8 Ultra rival, and it has a major advantage
https://www.androidcentral.com/phones/vivo/iqoo-15-review
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I tested the iQOO 15: It is the ideal POCO F8 Ultra rival, and it has a major advantage
The iQOO 15 is the closest alternative to the F8 Ultra, and you can actually buy it in India.
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Samsung Qi2 charger leak suggests a MagSafe rival could finally come to the Galaxy S26
https://www.androidcentral.com/phones/samsung-galaxy/samsung-qi2-charger-leak-suggests-a-magsafe-rival-could-finally-come-to-the-galaxy-s26
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Samsung Qi2 charger leak suggests a MagSafe rival could finally come to the Galaxy S26
Samsung might be finally stealing the iPhone’s best charging trick.
When is the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold release date?
https://www.androidcentral.com/phones/samsung-galaxy/samsung-galaxy-z-trifold-release-date
Source:https://www.androidcentral.com/phones/samsung-galaxy/samsung-galaxy-z-trifold-release-date
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When is the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold release date?
Here's when you'll be able to buy Samsung's 10-inch foldable.
One UI 8.5 beta is now official for the Samsung Galaxy S25 series
https://www.androidcentral.com/phones/samsung-galaxy/one-ui-8-5-beta-official-galaxy-s25-series
Source:https://www.androidcentral.com/phones/samsung-galaxy/one-ui-8-5-beta-official-galaxy-s25-series
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One UI 8.5 beta is here: Major updates for Samsung Galaxy S25 series users
Plus, it's based on the latest Android 16 QPR2 release.