Google is gearing up to announce the [Pixel 9](https://www.androidpolice.com/google-pixel-9/), [Pixel Watch 3](https://www.androidpolice.com/google-pixel-watch-3/), and presumably some other Google-branded devices earlier than usual at its ['Made by Google' event on August 13](https://www.androidpolice.com/google-holding-surprise-pixel-hardware-event-august-b/). While we already know a fair bit about the new Pixel phones, leaks surrounding the Pixel Watch 3 have only focused on a [bigger variant joining the lineup this year](https://www.androidpolice.com/google-pixel-watch-3-might-sizes-leak/). With just over a month before Google's August 13 event, the Pixel Watch has passed through the FCC, potentially revealing some key upgrades.

The Google Pixel Watch 3 could pack this key Apple Watch feature

Samsung's upcoming foldables the [Galaxy Z Fold 6](https://www.androidpolice.com/samsung-galaxy-z-fold-6/) and [Flip 6](https://www.androidpolice.com/samsung-galaxy-z-flip-6/) have been [leaking left, right, and center](https://www.androidpolice.com/galaxy-z-fold-6-and-flip-6-leaks/) ahead of their official unveiling on July 10. Thanks to leaks, we already know almost everything about these phones, including their internals, slimmer design, camera improvements, and more. If you are interested in knowing more about the Z Fold 6 and Flip 6, the latest leak should help satisfy your needs.

Massive leak details Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Flip 6's key improvements

Motorola is gearing up to launch its 2024 Razr foldable lineup [simultaneously in China and the US on June 25](https://www.androidpolice.com/motorola-razr-2024-junt-25-debut-china/), with a European launch likely following soon. Thanks to leaked renders, we have already got a glimpse at the 2024 Razr+'s design and its bigger cover screen. Now, less than a week before the phone's debut in China, a marketing video of the Razr+ (2024) has leaked, showcasing its design improvements and the various colors it will launch in.

Leak details Motorola's Razr+ 2024 will pack some big upgrades

The OnePlus Pad was among the most [impressive Android tablets](https://www.androidpolice.com/best-android-tablets/) that hit the market last year. It stood out for the unique 7:5 aspect ratio of its large 11.6-inch display, all-day battery life with 67W fast charging support, and solid performance. Rumors from April suggested that [OnePlus is already working on the Pad's successor](https://www.androidpolice.com/oneplus-pad-2-launch-second-half-2024/), with a potential launch sometime in the second half of 2024. But you might have to wait longer than that to get your hands on the OnePlus Pad 2.

Your wait for the OnePlus Pad 2 and OnePlus Watch 3 probably just got longer

Retro video game culture is alive and well. Old-school [Game Boys](https://www.androidpolice.com/custom-game-boy-color-fpga-handheld/) are never for sale for long, and some gamers still regularly reach for their [Nintendo](https://www.androidpolice.com/the-golden-age-of-nintendo-emulators-on-android-is-over/) DS to enjoy a blast from the past.

Ayaneo's gaming nostalgia hits with wave of new retro-inspired consoles

Sony may be the last brand you think of when buying a new Android flagship. Despite launching [impressive phones](https://www.androidpolice.com/sony-xperia-5-v-vs-xperia-1-v/) with promising specs, Sony phones are let down by poor execution, a steep price, and limited availability. Yet, the company created a niche following for its Xperia smartphones.

Sony Xperia 1 VI: Price, specs, news, and features

The [Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra](https://www.androidpolice.com/samsung-galaxy-s24-ultra-review/) is one of the top smartphones of the year, partly due to its mighty camera hardware. However, it faces stiff competition in markets such as China where its rivals offer significantly superior specifications. The newest entrant in that category is the Vivo X100 Ultra and it beat the Samsung flagship in almost every way.

Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra's camera hardware is beaten  this time by Vivo

Like clockwork, the latest in the Pixel series will arrive later this year and with it, we'll get [Android 15](http://www.androidpolice.com/android-15/) and also some new and exciting software features. While we have high anticipation for what's to come, it looks like we're getting a new leak that makes mention of the upcoming Pixel 9, showing up in the latest version of the Google app.

Early mentions of the Pixel 9 show up in the Google app

[Android 15 DP2](https://www.androidpolice.com/android-15-dp2-b/) is officially out, giving us an early glimpse into Android 15 ahead of its stable release this fall. On top of the minor changes bundled with the new update, such as satellite connectivity improvements, Google could also provide a better user experience for tablet and foldable smartphone users by improving the Taskbar experience.

Android 15 DP2 brings back the pinnable taskbar on tablets and foldables

When Samsung entered the smartwatch market in 2013, it launched the Galaxy Gear with a 1.6-inch squarish display. But since the original Galaxy Watch's debut, they've stuck to circular displays, mirroring the trend other Android smartwatch makers are following. Now, rumors suggest Samsung might be ready to switch things up again, considering a squarish design for their future Wear OS watch.

Samsung considering Apple Watch-like square display for future Galaxy Watch

The [Google Pixel Watch 2](https://www.androidpolice.com/google-pixel-watch-2-review/) ranks among the top Android-based smartwatches you can get today. One of the many features we like about the wearable is Watch Unlock, first teased over a year ago and formally introduced to the [first-gen Pixel Watch](https://www.androidpolice.com/google-pixel-watch-review/) and the Pixel Watch 2 [last December](https://www.androidpolice.com/december-2023-google-pixel-feature-drop-b/). This basically enables the Pixel Watch to unlock a nearby Pixel phone by bringing the two close together, leveraging Bluetooth to communicate with the smartphone. We're now learning that Google could make Watch Unlock even better with the rumored Pixel Watch 3 by introducing UWB (ultra-wideband).

The Google Pixel Watch 3 might supercharge Watch Unlock with UWB

Fresh off the global launch of the [OnePlus 12](https://www.androidpolice.com/oneplus-12/), OnePlus' latest flagship device packs all the bells and whistles you'd expect from a 2024 premium smartphone model: a sleek design, a dazzlingly bright display, and a large battery. Despite the OnePlus 12 rocking these awesome features, it sticks with the design of its predecessor, the OnePlus 11. Sure, there's a shiny new color option and a few design tweaks, but the overall look remains unchanged from the previous year. Now, a new leak suggests that the OnePlus 13 might break tradition, ditching the current design and rolling out with a fresh camera layout.

Early OnePlus 13 leak shows an interesting rear camera design

For some, wireless charging is a must-have feature in their smartphone. Others couldn't care less about it, preferring faster wired charging for quick power-ups. I tend to fall somewhere in between — it's a convenience I typically use for charging my phone at night or while working at my desk. Regardless of where your opinion of wireless charging falls between the two camps, the feature hasn't changed much since it was first introduced in the Nokia 920 in 2012.

Samsung skipped Qi2, so which Android phone will be first to get it?

Nothing has just announced that it will launch its latest smartphone, the [Phone 2a](https://www.androidpolice.com/nothing-phone-2a/), on March 5. In contrast to its flagship [Phone 2](https://www.androidpolice.com/nothing-phone-2-review/), it looks like it won’t see a wide US launch. It will only be available as part of a limited “Developer Program” statesides. Besides the announcement, the company hasn’t revealed anything about the design and specifications, though you can watch the full 10-minute of the company talking about the ideas and goals behind its first budget phone.

A New Nothing Phone 2a Leak Tells Us How the Phone Will Indeed Feature the Glyph Interface Contrary to Previous Leak

Nothing’s Phone 2A launches March 5th but with a limited US release

Nothing Reveals Phone 2a Launch Date In The US But There's A Catch

The Nothing Phone 2a is launching on March 5

[YouTube Music](https://www.androidpolice.com/youtube-music-in-depth-explainer/) is constantly improving with interface tweaks and some quality-of-life additions, and it shows — over the years, it has become a viable competitor to [Spotify](https://www.androidpolice.com/spotify-music-pricing-features-free-tier/) for many. The latest tweak to the music streaming service is aimed at improving and standardizing the casting interface across Android and iOS, though the change isn’t live just yet for everyone.

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