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What you need to know Google’s new fitness tracker offers a touchscreen and advanced health features without the price of a full smartwatch. Its replaceable battery could extend the device’s lifespan and reduce electronic waste. The OLED screen is 45% larger and over 40% brighter than the Fitbit Charge 6’s display, according to Google. Preorders are live now for $180 ahead of an October 27 launch, alongside a $220 Stephen Curry Special Edition. Google has announced the Fitbit Edge, a new fitness tracker with a proper touchscreen, advanced health monitoring, and week-long battery life in a slim design. Available for preorder for $180 starting October 12, the Fitbit Edge is targeting those who want more than the screenless Fitbit Air but don’t want to pay more for a full-blown smartwatch. It also addresses one of the biggest frustrations with wearable devices: battery replacement. Google says th...

What you need to know Google's Rambler uses AI to clean up voice typing, removing filler words, correcting grammar, and formatting text. Developer Akshay Kadam has released PixelBoard, a modified Gboard APK that enables Rambler on other Android phones. Users can reportedly access Rambler by installing PixelBoard and setting it as their default keyboard instead of Gboard. If you've ever wanted to try the Pixel 11's Rambler feature on your Android phone, you can now do so, although there's a catch. The Google Pixel 11 series launched earlier this year with several new AI features, including Magic Cue, Magic Capture , and Rambler. For those unfamiliar, Rambler is Google's new AI-powered voice typing feature that offers a much more advanced experience than the regular voice typing we've had on Android phones for years. Similar to AI voice typing tools that have been available...

What you need to know Threads is reportedly starting a test in the U.S. called "Gems." These are badges that the platform's algorithm will reportedly hand out to posts and replies that spur conversation with original thoughts, perspective, and more. Earlier this year, Threads rolled out "Dear Algo," which puts users in the driver's seat of their algorithm for content they want to see more of. Meta is starting a new test in the U.S. on Threads to spotlight posts and comments from users that get the conversation going. Meta published an " About Gems on Threads " document this week, highlighting the test (via Android Headlines ). The company states a "Threads Gem" will appear on "public posts and replies that started or continued these (standout) conversations." An automated system within the Threads app is responsible for dishing out these p...

What you need to know Samsung is reportedly rolling out its October 2026 security patch to Galaxy S26 users in the U.S. The patch is ~530MB, and delivers over 60 security fixes for the flagship series. This October patch arrives a week (or two) after One UI 9 (Android 17) rolled out in the U.S. for S26 users. Samsung is reportedly rolling out its latest security update for its 2026 flagship phones. There are also expectations for when it could arrive for the Galaxy S25 series. This week, tipster Kailash on X reported that the October 2026 security patch has started arriving globally on the Galaxy S26 series (via SamMobile ). Kailash states the update has reached devices in the U.S. and Canada with a 531MB download. Users will download the following version for the Galaxy S26, S26 Plus, and S26 Ultra, respectively: S948U1UES4BZIG, S948U1OYM4BZIG, and S948U1UES4BZIG. The patch notes are incredibl...

What you need to know A fresh leak claims that Samsung's adding a mid-tier Galaxy S27 Pro to its early 2027 roster, slotting between the Plus and Ultra models. Preliminary U.S. launch targets start at $899 for the base S27, $1,099 for the S27 Plus, $1,299 for the S27 Pro, and $1,399 for the S27 Ultra. Samsung could reserve its newer M16 OLED panels (and their built-in privacy features) for the Pro and Ultra, leaving the standard S27 and S27 Plus on older M14+ panels. The Samsung Galaxy S27 lineup could be a relief for shoppers worried about another round of flagship price hikes, but the good news may come with a catch. A fresh leak indicates the company will introduce four models in early 2027, with more sophisticated OLED displays reserved for its two priciest phones. According to pricing details shared by tipster @phonefuturist on X, the Galaxy S27 could start at $899 in the US. The S27 Pl...

What you need to know Google waves goodbye to another features as it announces the end of support for Safety Signal looms for the LTE Pixel Watch 2 and Watch 3. Safety Signal included many important emergency features like Emergency SOS and Fall Detection without forcing a subscription plan on LTE Pixel Watch users. Google says Safety Signal will leave on December 12, and users will receive an email and notification about its end 30-days before. Late this morning (Oct. 8), Google announced it's terminating support for an emergency feature on a couple of its past-gen Pixel Watches. The company detailed the upcoming "end of support" on its Pixel Watch community today. Google stated it will no longer support Safety Signal on the LTE versions of the Pixel Watch 2 and Pixel Watch 3. It adds that this termination is the result of "evolving our connectivity and safety capabilities....

What you need to know Amazon announced its Alexa Tablet series, consisting of the Tablet 12 Pro, Tablet 11, and Tablet 8. The Alexa Tablet 12 Pro sits at the top with a 12-inch display, quad Dolby Atmos speakers, multitasking capabilities (keyboard, stylus), and vibrant and Nanomatte display variants. Amazon states the Tablet 11 and 8 focus on entertainment and reading comfort, respectively. The Tablet 12 Pro starts at $499 for its vibrant display and $549 for its Nanomatte display variant—Tablet 11 begins at $329.99; Tablet 8 starts at $229.99. Amazon announced a new direction for its tablets this morning (Oct. 8), introducing a trio of Android-based Alexa Tablets. Amazon News revealed the Alexa Tablet line, which consists of the Alexa Tablet 12 Pro, Tablet 11, and Tablet 8. For context, the numbers refer to each tablet's display size (and its capabilities). Equipped with a 6.5mm aluminum b...