Jimmy Westenberg / Android Authority TL;DR A US trademark filing for Garmin’s unannounced CIRQA Smart Band was recently spotted. The trademark describes the device as a wearable that measures physiological data, bio-signals, bodily behavior, and recovery. As you may have heard, Fitbit is preparing to expand its wearable lineup with a Whoop-like fitness band. However, … Read More “More details on Garmin’s mysterious new fitness band emerge” »
Nick Fernandez / Android Authority TL;DR AYANEO is warning customers that it plans to raise prices. The price hikes will happen after the company gets new inventory. The affected models include the Pocket Vert, Pocket S Mini, Mini PC AM03, and Mini PC AM01S. It’s not exactly a great time to buy retro handhelds at … Read More “Buy now or pay more: AYANEO confirms upcoming price increases” »
TL;DR Retroid has announced new color options for its Pocket 5 handheld. Despite being marketed as new, Retroid appears to be using leftover stock from Pocket G2, which was recently discontinued. Thankfully, the handheld’s new colors come without any price increase. The ongoing RAM and storage shortages have affected all electronics-related ventures, but the segment … Read More “Retroid Pocket 5 handheld now comes in two ‘new’ colors” »
TL;DR Renders of the Galaxy Z Flip 8 have finally leaked. The Flip 8 looks very similar to the Flip 7, with nearly identical dimensions for the device and display. Samsung is rumored to launch the Flip 8, Fold 8, and Fold 8 Wide at an event in London in July 2026. We’ve already seen … Read More “Galaxy Z Flip 8 leaked renders show off Samsung’s next flip phone” »
Stephen Headrick / Android Authority TL;DR Google is pushing Fitbit’s VO2 Max front and center inside its new AI health coach, now in public preview. The new Personal Health Coach, powered by Gemini AI, is rolling out to 37 countries and 32 languages. Users can ask the AI coach to explain their fitness data and … Read More “Fitbit finally explains how your body uses oxygen during workouts” »
I think it’s fair to say that Android is built upon layers and layers of nostalgia, unlike any other operating system available today. This is a great thing for Google, as it fosters a sense of community and ownership and helps, in part, to support Android’s huge fan base. However, it also stirs uproar from … Read More “Readers agree Android had to grow up, but few like what it has become” »
