However, I grilled Samsung for coasting with the Galaxy S25 series. And if I were being fair, I’d have to do the same with Google — but I won’t. Both companies have a similar sales pitch: software is the reason you’ll want to upgrade. But while Samsung let me down with Galaxy AI, Google’s done the opposite with Gemini.

From $799 to $1,549, Google's Pixel 10 lineup has options for just about every budget. Which one is right for you? I got a chance to check the phones out ahead of their August 28 release and have some early buying advice.

Google has confirmed that it will reduce the Pixel 10 line's battery life and charging speed over time to 'stabilize' battery performance.

Alongside the Pixel 10 series, Pixel Watch 4, and the Pixel Buds 2a, Google dropped the first beta of Android 16's second quarterly platform release. Android 16 QPR1 should go stable in September, while QPR2 will roll out to the public in December.

I've reviewed and tested the two best Android phones on the market. Here are the main reasons for buying one over the other.

Google has said next to nothing about the Pixel 10's GPU, and this isn't a good sign for mobile gamers out there.