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What you need to know Samsung has unveiled the Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra and Tab S12 Plus, powered by MediaTek's Dimensity 9500 chipset. The Tab S12 Ultra has a 14.6-inch 120Hz AMOLED display, while the Tab S12 Plus gets a smaller 12.6-inch panel. Samsung has made the Tab S12 Ultra just 5.1mm thin while still fitting an 11,600mAh battery and a 3D vapor chamber. The Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra starts at $1,400, while the Tab S12 Plus starts at $1,200. Samsung today took the wraps off the Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra and Galaxy Tab S12 Plus, its latest generation of flagship Android tablets. We've been hearing leaks about the Galaxy Tab S12 series for a while now, and Samsung has finally made the new tablets official. The company says the new models bring improved performance, longer battery life, and the latest Galaxy AI features while retaining the ultra-thin design the Galaxy Tab S series is known for. Pow...

Google launched the Fitbit Air in May, and nearly five months later, the fitness tracker is making its debut in India. Google will start selling the Fitbit Air starting October 2 for ₹13,999 ($146), and it will be sold in Obsidian, Berry, Lavender, and Fog. I didn't think it would be priced quite as high, as resellers had the fitness tracker at ₹12,999 ($135), but that's what you'll need to shell out if you want to buy from Google. The Fitbit Air is intriguing because it is Google's take on what a screenless tracker should be. There's clearly a lot of demand for smart rings and trackers, and I routinely see Whoop bands at the gym. But the key difference is that unlike Whoop, Google doesn't charge a subscription to use the Fitbit Air — you just buy once, and get all the features. It's a refreshing change of pace from the brand that gave us the Nest Cam . In his review,...

There's a decent selection of Wi-Fi security cameras available, and I tested various Reolink and Baseus models in the last two years. But if you need 24/7 recording and local storage, the best choice is to get cameras that can be plugged in and connect these to a dedicated network video recorder (NVR). This is where the Eufy Security NVR System E50 comes in. It is an all-in-one system that includes an NVR, a 2TB hard drive, four E50 PTZ (pan-tilt-zoom) PoE cameras, and all the accessories you need to install the cameras. The entire bundle costs $1,199, but AC readers can get it for $839 by using code EUFYNEWPOE — that's a $359 discount on a subscription-free security camera bundle. The code is valid on Amazon as well if that's your prefer choice of retailer. (Image credit: Harish Jonnalagadda / Android Central) Let's go over the basics, because the E50 system comes with a lot ...

What you need to know The iQOO 16 launches in China with Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6. An enormous 8,400 mAh silicon-anode battery powers the device, backed by rapid 100W wired and 40W wireless charging. Its 6.85-inch 165Hz AMOLED panel offers up to 10,000 nits of localized peak brightness and 5,000Hz touch sampling. China pricing ranges from CNY 5,999 to CNY 8,499, depending on the configuration. Smartphone manufacturers are engaged in a fierce competition for mobile gaming, and the new iQOO 16 aims to establish a significant benchmark. With a starting price of CNY 5,999 (about $900) in China, iQOO’s latest flagship is out to dominate your pocket with a hardware lineup that blurs the line between a daily driver and a dedicated portable console. The star of the show is the battery. You get an 8,400 mAh silicon anode cell with 100W wired and 40W wireless charging. As expected, t...

Every parent wants to protect their kids, and while that's pretty easy to do when you're with them, how about all those times when you're not? Getting your child a kid-friendly phone or smartwatch is a great way to keep in touch (and keep tabs on them), but protecting them from the horrors of the internet is extraordinarily difficult, even with good parental controls in place. That's why I've been using Bark since 2024 on my son's phone and just expanded it to a new Bark Watch so he can keep in touch no matter where he might be. But Bark isn't just any boring old parental control software that restricts or blocks content. It's got an AI-powered engine that understands context and sends you alerts when it thinks something might be wrong, and that's helped me keep him on the safe path online for the past 2 years. What is Bark? (Image credit: Nicholas Sutrich / ...

There's never been a better time to buy MagSafe power banks; the introduction of 25W Qi 2.2 charging tech has catalyzed this category, and there are plenty of great choices. I tested UGREEN's MagFlow models , Baseus' Qi 2.2 power banks , and the brand's Dark Cherry collection . Honestly, any 5,000mAh or 10,000mAh Qi 2.2 power bank will be good enough if you're using an iPhone or recent Pixel and just want something that can charge your phone. It's a little more convoluted with other Android phones as you need to use a magnetic case, but other than that, the usability is similar. (Image credit: BMX) But that isn't the case with wide foldables like the iPhone Duo and the Galaxy Z Fold 8 . The smaller and wider design means most power banks will be too long, but accessory makers are solving that problem. BMX's SolidSafe Duo is a 5,000mAh magnetic power bank with a se...

What you need to know Google has started warning users in Gemini Gems that it will replace this feature with "Skills." Gems will be replaced by Skills on November 17, 2026; however, users can continue to use Gems until they migrate. Skills are "reusable custom instructions" that are stackable and easier to access for users in Gemini chats. Google introduced Gemini Gems in August 2024. Google is shutting down an old Gemini feature in the next couple of months. It states it will replace Gems with the next iteration of its AI tech. In Gemini's Gems view , Google has posted an alert to inform users that Gems will be replaced by Skills on November 17, 2026 (via 9to5Google ). The company's alert reads, "...we'll automatically begin migrating your Gems to skills. You will be able to use your Gems until they migrate." Learning more sends users to a support page ...

What you need to know Opera is adding a travel eSIM directly to its Android browser, with 3GB of free data for eligible users. You don't need to enter credit card details to claim the free 3GB, and the eSIM can be managed inside Opera. Opera's travel eSIM works across 47 destinations and stays installed on your phone for use on future trips. Opera will now offer a free eSIM directly through its Android browser, giving users 3GB of free data to use while traveling. Opera has quickly become one of the more interesting browsers on Android, adding features like multi-model AI search directly into the browser alongside plenty of other additions. And now, Opera is giving users another reason to give its browser a try. The company today announced that it's integrating a travel eSIM directly into Opera for Android. Opera says eligible users will get 3GB of data for free in supported destina...

I always enjoy using limited-edition phones (who doesn't?), and I liked what Realme did last year with the 15 Pro Game of Thrones Limited Edition . The brand is following that up with another fantasy-related collaboration, this time launching the Harry Potter Edition of the 16 Pro. I'm a Potterhead; I grew up with the Harry Potter books, and not being content with the canon, I went down the fanfic rabbit hole ( HPMOR is incredible). My wife and sister also like the books, and we went to The Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Studios a few years ago (it was a thoroughly enjoyable three days, and I highly recommend it). Apoorva Bhardwaj / Android Central Apoorva Bhardwaj / Android Central Anyway, let's talk about the device itself. Realme has proven that it knows how to make a limited-edition phone, and the brand outdid itself with the 16 Pro 5G Harry Potter Edition. The atte...