<![CDATA[ Latest from Android Central ]]> https://www.androidcentral.com/feeds.xml Wed, 20 May 2026 20:38:15 +0000 en <![CDATA[ The Google AI Pro plan just got a quiet downgrade, here is the new deal ]]> https://www.androidcentral.com/apps-software/ai/google-ai-pro-plan-just-got-a-quiet-downgrade EJ7htMLgWnaospGoDER9zc Wed, 20 May 2026 20:38:15 +0000 <![CDATA[ Meta chops 8,000 in May layoff spree, and it's only getting worse ]]> https://www.androidcentral.com/apps-software/meta/meta-chops-8-000-in-may-layoff-spree-and-its-only-getting-worse jNbzLUJLS3oJnR6qBmoZDG Wed, 20 May 2026 19:22:55 +0000 <![CDATA[ This powerful smartwatch just landed $250 OFF for Best Buy's Memorial Day sale ]]> https://www.androidcentral.com/wearables/garmin/this-powerful-smartwatch-just-landed-usd250-off-for-best-buys-memorial-day-sale jQEA6ui3ev2SrcFAPhca2b Wed, 20 May 2026 19:05:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Galaxy Z Fold 8 might miss major features, and its display sounds so disappointing ]]> https://www.androidcentral.com/phones/samsung-galaxy/galaxy-z-fold-8-might-miss-major-features-and-its-display-sounds-so-disappointing YeGt3PWuC6FcoKyKwYTJrC Wed, 20 May 2026 18:28:09 +0000 <![CDATA[ The capable Samsung Galaxy S25 Plus is now $300 OFF at Amazon, days ahead of the official Memorial Day Weekend sale ]]> https://www.androidcentral.com/phones/samsung-galaxy/the-capable-samsung-galaxy-s25-plus-is-now-usd300-off-at-amazon-days-ahead-of-the-official-memorial-day-weekend-sale 8Ebb5gdyXiBCrMdDqucL2g Wed, 20 May 2026 16:55:59 +0000 <![CDATA[ Android 17 QPR1 Beta 3 is here, and it’s all about the boring fixes you actually wanted ]]> https://www.androidcentral.com/apps-software/android-os/android-17-qpr1-beta-3-is-here-and-its-all-about-the-boring-fixes-you-actually-wanted KwPtp5s27ce52KE74nFgTN Wed, 20 May 2026 10:56:16 +0000 Wed, 20 May 2026 12:29:03 +0000 <![CDATA[ I got to try Android XR glasses at Google I/O, and I'm more excited about smart display glasses than I've ever been ]]> https://www.androidcentral.com/wearables/i-got-to-try-android-xr-glasses-at-google-i-o-and-im-more-excited-about-smart-display-glasses-than-ive-ever-been WmtYciSZVGwYapx78k265K Wed, 20 May 2026 09:11:47 +0000 Wed, 20 May 2026 14:28:23 +0000 <![CDATA[ Wear OS 7 is bringing one of Android 17's best features to your smartwatch ]]> https://www.androidcentral.com/apps-software/wear-os/google-unveils-wear-os-7 NbZAbBGidJKGjmK6w7pvkY Wed, 20 May 2026 07:40:55 +0000 <![CDATA[ Is my phone getting Android 17? ]]> https://www.androidcentral.com/phones/is-my-phone-getting-android-17 jGUEdSXcR5YzuiFsji6MLh Wed, 20 May 2026 06:38:46 +0000 <![CDATA[ 5 important Gemini updates from Google I/O that could genuinely save you time ]]> https://www.androidcentral.com/apps-software/ai/5-important-gemini-updates-from-google-i-o-2026-that-could-genuinely-save-you-time DJJR2BWS6Fh5iyFFzBUy8c Tue, 19 May 2026 20:41:27 +0000 <![CDATA[ Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Wide vs. Motorola Razr Fold: Will it be worth the compromise? ]]> https://www.androidcentral.com/phones/samsung-galaxy/samsung-galaxy-z-fold-8-wide-vs-motorola-razr-fold dJD5BrQ7W4xrSCEPk89krh Tue, 19 May 2026 20:02:58 +0000 <![CDATA[ Motorola Razr 2026 vs. Razr 2025: A few steps forward, one big step back ]]> https://www.androidcentral.com/phones/motorola/motorola-razr-2026-vs-razr-2025 9sB8RvCDkNJ6rv8VJGbG9X Tue, 19 May 2026 19:42:08 +0000 <![CDATA[ Did Google use a MacBook during its live demo at Google I/O? ]]> https://www.androidcentral.com/phones/google-pixel/did-google-use-a-macbook-during-its-live-demo-at-google-i-o neWscLDf7VEagzm2sGjxJT Tue, 19 May 2026 17:56:26 +0000 Tue, 19 May 2026 20:20:25 +0000 <![CDATA[ Google’s new $100 AI plan wants to turn Gemini into a full productivity machine ]]> https://www.androidcentral.com/apps-software/googles-new-usd100-ai-plan-wants-to-turn-gemini-into-a-full-productivity-machine NE9yqF53seGRTSCzYBTAD8 Tue, 19 May 2026 17:47:44 +0000 Wed, 20 May 2026 12:44:50 +0000 <![CDATA[ Google is giving Search its biggest overhaul in 25 years ]]> https://www.androidcentral.com/apps-software/google-is-giving-search-its-biggest-overhaul-in-25-years wUGRhcdXvfL6NFdEjmYYpA Tue, 19 May 2026 17:45:00 +0000 Wed, 20 May 2026 12:49:28 +0000 <![CDATA[ Google's new YouTube AI tools could make AI slop impossible to escape ]]> https://www.androidcentral.com/apps-software/youtube/google-i-o-youtube-updates RrowwrWMkReYUG9S5wLm5b Tue, 19 May 2026 17:45:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Samsung, Google merge fashion and AI for 'Intelligent Eyewear' with Gentle Monster, Warby Parker ]]> https://www.androidcentral.com/wearables/samsung-google-merge-fashion-and-ai-for-intelligent-eyewear-with-gentle-monster-warby-parker XmsVNC9zJLofevot8c6BXd Tue, 19 May 2026 17:45:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Planning a wedding? 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