Our own write-ups of the latest Android phone news and reviews, sourced from the best in the industry.
The 256 GB Google Pixel 11 in Obsidian drops from £879 to £599 via giffgaff, with a free Pixelsnap Starter Pack worth £145. The deal, available until 23 September, makes the flagship one of the cheapest on the market this year.
Plex has released an emergency update for its Android app and Media Server after fixing multiple high‑severity vulnerabilities. The company warns users to install the new version immediately to protect personal media libraries from potential exploits.
Google’s Gemini Spark AI now talks to Google Photos, letting Pro and Ultra users edit images, pull text from flyers and auto‑create calendar events – all via simple chat prompts.
NASA has signed a $700 m contract with Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin to design, launch and run a dedicated Mars Telecommunications Network, aiming for full service by 2030 and paving the way for higher‑data‑rate missions to the Red Planet.
UGREEN’s new HomeAgent hub stores camera footage locally, uses on‑device AI to flag events and works with Matter‑compatible devices. Pre‑orders start 3 Sept with a £50 deposit, while a Kickstarter for the full range launches 27 Oct.
At IFA Berlin, Xiaomi confirmed that its automotive arm will enter the European market next year, starting with a dealer‑led rollout across Germany. The move ties into the brand’s broader “Human × Car × Home” ecosystem and follows the sale of more than 700,000 vehicles in China.
JBL’s new Cove series arrives on 8 October with three Wi‑Fi speakers aimed at multi‑room listening. The range adds AI‑driven tuning, a “Music Follows Me” button and full Android‑friendly streaming support, starting at £229.99.
Insta360’s new Link 2 Pro webcam adds a motorised 2‑axis gimbal, a 1/1.3‑inch sensor and AI‑driven audio to deliver 4K video and real‑time tracking for remote workers, teachers and streamers. Priced at $249.99 (≈£199) it arrives in the UK via the official store and Amazon.
Stryker and Duke Health have demonstrated the first FDA‑cleared use of Apple’s Vision Pro headset for hip arthroscopy, signalling a possible second life for the pricey mixed‑reality device in medical settings.
TCL has introduced two new 11‑inch tablets – the TAB A1 at $189.99 and the higher‑spec TAB A1 NXTPAPER at $249.99 – both featuring a MediaTek Helio G100, 6 GB RAM and 128 GB storage, but differing in display tech and bundled accessories.
RayNeo unveils two new smart‑glass lines: the lightweight iO with AI assistants and heads‑up display, and the GT series tuned for cinema‑grade video and Bang & Olufsen sound. Prices start at $329 (£260) and the devices hit RayNeo’s store and Amazon on 4 September with a limited‑time discount.
Microsoft’s Xbox Cloud Gaming will be embedded in select TCL Smart TVs, letting Game Pass subscribers stream titles without a console. The service launches later this year across 25+ markets, requiring only a compatible TV, controller and subscription.
At IFA Berlin, Edifier unveiled a suite of new speakers, headphones and studio monitors to mark its 30th anniversary, including the S3000 MKII flagship, the M90 bi‑amped home system and the WH950NB Pro ANC headphones – all built around Bluetooth 6 and high‑resolution audio support.
Google is quietly testing a new floating search bar for Windows that can be summoned with Alt + Space, letting users query the web, use Lens and AI features without opening Chrome. The experiment, first spotted by Windows Report, could reshape how the browser integrates with the desktop.
Arc, known for its premium two‑piece Pulse cases, has entered the wallet market with the Arc Vault – a 90‑gram, aluminium, RFID‑blocking card holder that snaps onto any Qi2 or MagSafe‑enabled Android phone. Pre‑orders start at $149.99 (≈£119) for the silver version, with a black variant at $189.99.
Google’s latest early‑access update to Gemini for Home lets you mash up media and smart‑home commands in a single phrase, fixes alarm/list bugs and introduces third‑party automation privacy plus alphabetical sorting in the Home app.
The limited‑edition Pixel Watch 5 Steph Curry model arrives with a unique rye‑coloured performance band, LTE‑only connectivity and a 45 mm satin‑pyrite case, priced at $579.99 (≈£460). It’s now purchasable via the Google Store.
US carrier Verizon is handing out complimentary NFL Sunday Ticket subscriptions through its Shine rewards app. The giveaway, part of a broader loyalty push, could save winners up to £200 on the YouTube‑based service.
Anker’s latest 10 000 mAh MagGo 2 Pro adds 25 W Qi2.2 wireless charging, a tiny cooling fan and a small display. The pack costs $87.99 (£71) and comes with a free backpack for pre‑orders.
