Author: Marcus Bennett
Marcus Bennett is GeekBlog's Android expert, covering everything from Google's Pixel line and Samsung Galaxy flagships to OnePlus, Nothing, Xiaomi and the broader Android ecosystem. He follows each Android OS release, One UI and Pixel Feature Drop, custom ROMs and the foldable wave, translating spec sheets and beta builds into hands-on guidance for readers choosing their next Android phone, tablet or wearable.
Samsung’s Galaxy Z Flip 8 leaks point to a slimmer hinge and a first-ever 2nm chip option, but persistent reports suggest the July 22 launch could be the final chapter for Samsung’s flip phone line.
The best smartwatch under $50 in 2026, ranked. Honest picks from Xiaomi, Amazfit, Redmi and Fitbit — best overall, battery, display and fitness band.
Microsoft is cutting 3,200 Xbox jobs and spinning off four studios in its biggest restructuring ever. Here is what CEO Asha Sharma’s reset means for Halo, Call of Duty, Minecraft, and your next console.
Sysdig says an AI agent ran a ransomware attack from break-in to data destruction almost entirely on its own. Here’s what JadePuffer actually did, and why the skill floor for ransomware just collapsed.
Google and Starcloud are testing AI chips in orbit, betting that solar-powered satellites can solve the AI industry’s power and land problems. Here’s what the technology can and can’t do yet.
Samsung’s first smart glasses, co-designed with Gentle Monster and Warby Parker, are expected to debut July 22. Here is the price, design, and Gemini features going up against Meta.
Apple hasn’t launched the iPhone Ultra yet, but its rumored $2,500 price tag is already pushing average foldable phone prices up 18% in 2026, according to new Counterpoint Research data.
Reviewers are calling the Oppo Find X9 Ultra the best camera phone ever made. Here is how its 200MP dual lens system compares to the iPhone and Galaxy S26 Ultra, and why buying one in the US is not simple.
Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 8 lineup is leaking hard before its July 22 Unpacked event in London, with a thinner crease and bigger battery, but a widely used feature may be missing.
A laggy Android doesn’t mean it’s time for a new one. Here are seven practical, proven fixes to speed up your Android phone, ordered from easiest to last-resort.