With memory prices going up all across the board, there has been some concern that the budget smartphone industry might be in danger. Fortunately, wireless carriers seem to be largely unaffected (for now), which means you can still find some amazing cheap Android phone deals if you know where to look.
What you need to know
- Google started rolling out its July security update for Pixels, which serves as its first post-Android 17 launch patch.
- The update fixes a few early issues affecting Pixel 6 to Pixel 10 series phones, as well as a navigation button problem for the Pixel 10 Pro Fold.
- Google has achieved Platform Stability for Android 17's first quarterly update with Beta 6.
Android 17's debut was huge, alongside Google
What you need to know
- Pixel 11 could finally ditch 128GB, with every model rumored to start at 256GB of storage.
- Expect to pay more, as leaked European pricing suggests a €100 increase across the lineup.
- The Pro XL and Pro Fold may see genuine price increases, making Google's premium phones even more expensive.
If Google’s latest Pixel 11 leak is anything to go by, the days of purchasing a Pixel phone with just 128GB stora
What you need to know
- Google has confirmed a Made by Google event in New York on August 12 at 6 p.m.
It's not unusual for wireless carriers to promote free phone deals, but these offers are typically bogged down with so much fine print that it doesn't really feel like saving. Fortunately, T-Mobile has been running some new deals that simplify the process considerably, especially if you're a Samsung or Google Pixel fan.
What you need to know
- Pixel users have been raising an issue on Google's various subreddits and its Issue Tracker about a "missing incoming call" bug.
- Users with a wide range of Pixel phones say their phones have been ignoring incoming calls, and rarely inform them that one has been attempted.
- However, the problem could be with the Google Phone app, as this behavior has reportedly affected several phones for months.
This year has been filled with awful price increases on everything, but Prime Day seems to be the one event that's still dropping prices to record lows. The Pixel 10 Pro, for example, is at its lowest price ever for Prime Day, dropping a whopping 32% off for the special event.
So you're using an older iPhone or Android device, and while it's running fine, it doesn't quite last a day, takes longer to charge, and the software is starting to lag even in regular use.
While flagships now cost over $1,000, there really is no reason to spend anywhere as much if all you want is a reliable phone that handles the basics. And in that regard, there isn't a better phone than the Pixel 10a.
If you're an iPhone user and are willing to switch to Android, now is the best time to do so.
While everyone is waiting for Samsung's rumored Galaxy Z Fold 8 Wide and Apple's foldable iPhone, those phones might not be the best buys right now. Amazon's Prime Day sale has kicked off, and one of the standout deals is a massive $400 discount on the Pixel 10 Pro Fold, bringing the foldable down to just $1,400.