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The Nothing Phone 2 has me excited about midrange phones again
Hands-on with Nothing's promising new $600 phone
After months of hype-building leaks and teasers, Nothing has finally launched its second phone, the Nothing Phone 2. The Phone 2 marks a big step forward for Nothing: while the company’s previous phone, the Phone 1, was only available in the UK, Europe, Japan, and India, the Phone 2 is the company’s first to be officially available in the infamously tough-to-crack US market. I’ve been using the phone about a week and a half, and while I can’t share a full review just yet, I do have some early impressions.
OnePlus foldable phone: News, leaks, rumored price, and release window
OnePlus' first foldable could turn out to be a winner
The foldable segment has seen an uptick in launches over the last year or so. While Samsung dominates the foldable lineup with its Fold and Flip lineup, its offerings have faced stiff competition from the likes of Huawei, Oppo, and others. OnePlus, known for its flagship killers and some great budget phones, is also foraying into the foldable segment this year. The company's long-rumored OnePlus foldable phone will debut later this year, and if priced right, it could give the Galaxy Z Flip and Fold a run for their money.
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5: News, leaks, rumored price, and release window
You'll flip for joy when Samsung's next clamshell phone arrives
It shouldn't be too surprising that the Galaxy Z Fold series gets the most attention of any foldable. It's available globally, made by one of the most successful brands in smartphones, and was the first device to the scene — to say nothing about that expansive, eye-catching display. But it's not the only folding phone Samsung offers today, and to some, the Galaxy Z Flip series is just as impressive.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5: News, leaks, rumored price, and release window
Samsung's next-gen foldable is on its way
If you're looking for a powerful device in a portable package, it's tough to beat the Galaxy S23 Ultra right now. True to its Note legacy, Samsung's latest phablet carries on the tradition of combining a massive display with a stylus and other tools to boost your productivity while on the move. That said, true road warriors know that getting work done remotely requires an even larger screen, and to achieve that in a pocket-friendly shape, you have to turn to foldables.
Best Fourth of July deals: Last-minute discounts on phones, earbuds, and more
July 4th celebrations may be over, but there are still deals available
While Amazon Prime Day may be the shopping holiday hogging all the attention this July, Independence Day is the original hot deal summer event. The Fourth of July may be over now, but we're still seeing consistent discounts from the big day continue over into the rest of the week. It may be that we continue seeing some of the best deals below through to Prime Day, which starts on July 11. Take a look below for the very best Fourth of July deals that are still active right now.
Mr. Mobile is a (qualified) fan of the Pixel Fold, he tells the Android Police podcast
Michael Fisher appearance number two!
Is it a coincidence that the Mr. Mobile, Michael Fisher, is joining the Android Police podcast for the second time (the first time under a different run) and both times the discussion at hands was about foldables? Maybe it is, but whatever the case may actually be, this episode is all about the Pixel Fold and our evaluations on how Google's first step into foldable phones has landed.
Which foldable form factor is actually the best?
With so many folding phones now, picking the right design that fits your life is tougher than ever
While the rest of the world has seen no shortage of foldable options, buyers in the US have, for the most part, been limited to just one brand for nearly half a decade. Aside from some half-formed Motorola devices in 2020, Samsung's Galaxy Z Flip and Galaxy Z Fold series have held a monopoly in North America. But look at what's happening elsewhere, and brands like Oppo and Tecno have either been innovating in design or bringing the price down by hundreds of dollars.
Samsung Galaxy S24: News, leaks, rumored price, and release window
Samsung's next flagship lineup will be here before you know it
Although the Samsung Galaxy S23 series remains some of the best Android phones you can buy right now — particularly the massive Galaxy S23 Ultra — it's easy to look ahead at what's next. If you're uninterested in foldables, the Galaxy S24 series is the company's next set of incoming flagship phones, set for release early next year. Curious about Samsung's future lineup? Here's everything you need to know about the Galaxy S24 series.
The Razr+ brings sexy back to smartphones (and the Android Police podcast)
Featuring Joe Maring of Digital Trends
It's a study of contrasts with reviews going out for Motorola's Razr+ and Google's Pixel Tablet. This week, the Android Police podcast is graced by the presence of Digital Trends mobile editor Joe Maring to chat about garbage fires and unexpected triumphs as well as marketing of charming and questionable natures.
Best Samsung Galaxy A54 deals right now
Possibly the most popular phone of 2023 has arrived, and this year we get some actual color
While the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra may be shiny, curvy, and camera-packed, most of us don't need (or want) to spend $1,200 on a smartphone. Heck, most of us don't even need to spend half that money on our phone, even if it is our digital — and sometimes literal — lifeline these days. After all, when phones as awesome as the Samsung Galaxy A54 offer up excellent screens, stellar battery life, and long support lives, why would you waste your money buying something half a rent check more expensive?
Top 7 Motorola Razr+ cover screen games, ranked
A very serious investigation into wasting time on Moto's new foldable
In case you missed it, I'm a huge fan of the new Motorola Razr+, the company's first foldable to launch in North America in nearly three years. Its interior 6.9" display delivers the standard Android experience you'd expect, but it's on the outside where it shines. With a 3.6" outer screen capable of running nearly any application on your phone, having to flip open your foldable to get things done is a thing of the past.
Nothing Phone 2: News, leaks, rumored price, and release window
Nothing's next smartphone could be something big
The Nothing Phone 1 was among the most impressive phones to launch in 2022. While the device failed to find a spot in our list of the best budget phones, it stood out with its unique and premium design. Considering the Phone 1 was Nothing's first smartphone, the company managed to nail a lot of things, including the bloatware-free experience and performance. This does not mean the phone is perfect, though: its sub-par camera performance, limited availability, and other minor issues negatively affect the overall user experience.
New budget phone vs. old flagship: Which is best for you?
Everyone wants the best bang for their buck, but your priorities may vary
If you're like us, you're always drooling over whatever gadget is on the horizon. Sure, you could look at older hardware or consider holding onto your current device for another few months. Still, when every review praises whatever phone Samsung or Google just launched, keeping your wallet in your pocket can be tough. But smartphones are more expensive than ever before, and with inflation on every consumer's mind, it's only natural to wonder whether a new flagship is worth the cash, leaving you with a couple of options to consider
Google Tensor G3: Leaks, news, and rumors on the Pixel chip
Google’s next custom SoC will come to us soon
Google started creating its own processors with the Google Pixel 6 series, called Tensor. The company has successfully launched a follow-up to its first generation product, the Tensor G2, which you can find in many of the company's greatest products, including the full Google Pixel 7 lineup, the Pixel Tablet, and the Pixel Fold.
Google Pixel Fold: Price, release date, specs, and news
The Google Fold phone is the first entry to the US folding phone market after Samsung
After years of rumors, Google finally unveiled the Pixel Fold at Google I/O 2023, its first folding phone that goes head-to-head with the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4. Like Samsung's flagship foldable, the Pixel Fold is a book-style folding phone that has a regular smartphone-like screen on the front and a tablet-like display on the inside. We'll still have to wait a few more weeks until we can get our hands on it, but here is everything Google has announced so far.
The Android Police podcast can't wait for the Moto Razr+ (and Razr-)
We lovingly called the $800 one 'the minus'
Motorola is having a good year and the streak continues, it seems, with the rollout of its new Razr+ and Razr(-) for 2023. Our Will Sattelberg shares his experiences at the hands-on event. Also on the Android Police podcast, we debate Apple's merits as it's rumored to be preparing a $3,000 consumer-focused AR/VR headset that's sure to please James Cameron. That and a lot more on this week's show!
Motorola Razr 2023: News, specs, price, and release date
Everything we know about Moto's big plans for the 2023 Razr and Razr+
The foldable game is really heating up this year, but for some companies, it's business as usual. Motorola was one of the first brands to follow Samsung into the world of folding phones, releasing a revived Moto Razr in 2019 before following it up with a 5G iteration in 2020. But after sitting out of the game for 2021 and keeping the third-gen Razr limited to select regions last year, it was unclear whether we'd ever get our hands on another flip phone from the company again.
My time with Motorola's new Razr phones has me rethinking foldables
Maybe it is what's on the outside that counts
Four years after Samsung invented the market with the launch of its first foldable, it feels like competition in the US is finally starting to really catch up. We've watched and waited as companies like Oppo and Honor pushed the envelope with devices limited to China and Europe, while cheaper alternatives like Tecno's Phantom V Fold made a folding future available to more buyers. All the while, Motorola remained the only competition that dared face off with Samsung in the US, but after the third-gen Razr skipped out on our shores last year, it seemed like the Galaxy Z Flip 5 might go unmatched for the third year in a row.
We take a look at Google's enhanced online search engine with generative AI results and... whew, we've got a long way to go. Surprisingly, we bounce around Sony a bit in the middle before discussing the next Moto Razr, the demise of YouTube Stories (you forgot those were a thing, right?), and yes, air out laundry in our impromptu Letterboxd segment. It's just another week on the Android Police podcast.
On the menu for the Android Police podcast this week, we'll be probing a Pixel 8 rumor much like how one temps a steak with a thermometer. We've got a few thoughts to dish out on the Montana TikTok ban, too. And, if that's not enough, for dessert, we'll be having BlackBerry pie... in the form of an impromptu movie review. Order up!