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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.

The whole world is watching soccer (or football, depending on where you are) right now, and I was fortunate enough to attend a game here in Seattle, courtesy of Motorola, the Official Smartphone Partner of the FIFA World Cup 2026.

What you need to know

• Commodore steps forward after its Callback 8020 debut to address a major consumer issue: its price.
• The company says it has managed to reduce the phone's price by $100 just in time for pre-orders to begin on June 30.
• Commodore had to address several issues across accessories, RAM, and privacy, but states it will introduced "tiered pricing" and choices during checkout.

Commodore's Callback 8020 was a blas

The TCL NXTPAPER 70 Pro is easily my favorite budget-friendly phone of 2026, a title that's more important than ever with the ever-increasing onslaught of technology price hikes. Yet, somehow, TCL and Amazon have made this fantastic phone even better by dropping the price to just $259.99, a $70 savings over the normal unlocked phone price.

Good news: Prime Day has arrived, and there is no shortage of excellent Android phone deals to explore. Still, if you're on a shoestring budget, it may seem challenging to find an affordable device that doesn't skimp on important features. That's why I'm here. Below you'll find my top recommendations for performant Android phones that are currently priced at $400 or less during Amazon's big sale.

TCL NXTPAPER technology is one of the coolest display upgrades we've seen in years, and that display truly shines when it's on a big device like a tablet. All of TCL's NXTPAPER devices have always been affordable, but Prime Day is taking those prices down to a historic low, with tablets up to 36% off until June 26th.

If you want to show your World Cup pride and turn heads at games or watch parties, the Motorola Razr FIFA World Cup 26 Edition is certainly one way to do that. I'm shocked that you're not paying a markup for the FIFA logo, either. In fact, the FIFA World Cup 26 Edition is $150 off for Prime Day, bringing the cost of this great flip phone down to just $550.

2026 has been increasingly plagued by the ongoing RAM crisis; as companies focus their resources on building more data centers for AI, smartphone prices get higher. Fortunately, some of last year's models are largely unaffected, and phones like the Samsung Galaxy S25 Plus remain viable options in 2026.

What you need to know

• A new leak suggests Samsung is expanding color choices across the Galaxy Z Fold 8 series and Galaxy Z Flip 8.
• The Galaxy Z Fold 8 could arrive in Butter, Graphite, Lavanda, and Pistacchio, while the Fold 8 Ultra may get exclusive Green Shadow and Violet Shadow finishes.
• The Galaxy Z Flip 8 is expected to launch in Cream, Graphite, Mint, and Pink.

Samsung’s next foldables are still weeks away from being

If you're an iPhone user and are willing to switch to Android, now is the best time to do so.