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Today’s Android Central Roundup
YouTube on mobile makes livestream ads way less annoying, but there's a caveat
YouTube now keeps livestreams visible during ads, but mutes the audio — so you won’t miss the action, just everything you’re supposed to hear.
Verizon brings back bundle deal that gets you a free Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus, Galaxy Watch 8, AND $100 gift card – so what's the catch?
Verizon is bringing back a deal that will give you a free smartwatch or tablet when you purchase an eligible smartphone. Oh, and there’s a gift card up for grabs too.
Google's Android 17 preview may have spilled Pixel 11 Pro Fold details
Google’s Android 17 beta build may have exposed a few details about its next foldable.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 vs. Galaxy Z Fold 7: Worth waiting for?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 should arrive in late July and the leaks so far aren’t painting the most exciting picture. Will it be worth the upgrade over the Galaxy Z Fold 7?
YouTube TV vs. Hulu Plus Live TV: the battle of the cable alternatives
YouTube TV and Hulu + Live are two of the best live TV streaming services in the business. But how do they differ, and which is the better alternative to cable?
These 3 Samsung Messages features will be hard to give up — but switching to Google Messages might not be all bad
Samsung Messages is shutting down, but thankfully, Google Messages offers several useful features.
Will the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 support Qi2 magnetic charging?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 is rumored to launch this summer, and the expectation is that it will probably remain Qi2 ready.
Moto G Stylus 2026 vs. Google Pixel 10a: Which is the best phone under $500?
The Moto G Stylus 2026 2026 vs. Google Pixel 10a is a fair fight between two phones that both come in at under $500.
One bankruptcy just wiped out a popular Google TV lineup in Europe
Thomson’s European Google TV maker went bankrupt owing €36 million, so don’t hold your breath for that new streaming box.
I finally got a handle on my expenses thanks to this AI feature on the Find X9 Ultra
The Find X9 Ultra has a new AI Bill Manager feature that makes managing bills about as easy as it gets. This is what you need to know about the AI-assisted budgeting feature.
Nothing's giving its phones an Essential Voice to usher in smarter transcriptions
Nothing drops another feature for its latest phones, aiming to provide an Essential Voice for smarter transcriptions.
Meta gives parents a way to see what their teens are asking its AI
Meta now lets parents see the topics teens discuss with its AI, offering more visibility without full chats.
The end of Fitbit? Google Health may be ready to take the reins
Evidence suggests Fitbit Premium could become Google Health Premium.
Meta Quest just got closer to being a proper TV replacement
The new DIRECTV app brings live and on-demand TV content to Meta Quest devices.
These UAG cases fix the biggest issue with the Galaxy S26 Ultra
You need to use a case with the Galaxy S26 Ultra, and UAG’s latest rugged cases have stylish designs while delivering reliable protection.
End of today’s Android Central roundup.
