Google lets you make personal Android apps for free now – with just prompts

It just got a whole lot easier to vibe code the exact Android app you need – no developer experience required.

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 8 vs Galaxy Z Flip 7: which flip foldable is best?
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 8 vs Galaxy Z Flip 7: which flip foldable is best?

We compare the key specs and features of the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 8 and its predecessor, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7.

A week with Googlebooks: four notes from our testing so far
A week with Googlebooks: four notes from our testing so far

Google’s new operating system is off to a rocky start. The five newly launched Googlebook laptops have hardware that ranges from great to excellent, but the software in its current state is the weak point. There are four of us on staff at The Verge actively testing Googlebooks and, frankly, our internal Slack discussions have […]

Amazon’s Alexa Tablet could be the slate to win me back after my disappointing experience with the first-ever Kindle Fire

I owned the first-ever Kindle Fire Tablet, which was quickly relegated to my drawer of e-waste 15 years ago. Now, with the new Alexa Tablet, Amazon might be winning me back onside.

Amazon replaces Fire tablets with Android Alexa Tablets from $229.99
Amazon replaces Fire tablets with Android Alexa Tablets from $229.99

Amazon is replacing its Fire tablets with a new line of Alexa Tablets. They are the first Amazon tablets to run Android with full access to the Google Play Store. The company announced three models on Thursday, from $229.99 to $549.99. All three ship o…

The Alexa Tablet 12 Pro is Amazon’s first full-Android tablet — and it might rival the iPad Air
The Alexa Tablet 12 Pro is Amazon’s first full-Android tablet — and it might rival the iPad Air

I went hands-on with the Amazon Alexa Tablet 12 Pro, which Amazon describes as ‘the biggest leap’ in tablets it’s ever made.

Android’s physical navigation buttons are back on Googlebooks, but not the way you think
Android’s physical navigation buttons are back on Googlebooks, but not the way you think

A common misconception I’ve seen with Googlebooks is that the Quick Insert and Google logo keys are new. They’re not, as they first debuted a couple of years ago on some Chromebooks. But there is something new for Googlebooks that’s ripped straight from Android phones circa 2014. On every Googlebook keyboard, the F1, F2, and […]

I tested the 6 best foldable phones for battery life — here’s which model is best
I tested the 6 best foldable phones for battery life — here’s which model is best

I’ve spent months testing the best Android foldables to find out which offers the best battery life — here are the results.

Our first five impressions of Googlebooks — exciting but underbaked
Our first five impressions of Googlebooks — exciting but underbaked

Googlebooks are here. The first models went on sale Sunday, October 4th, and we received review units of all five Googlebooks about 24 hours ago. Since then, we’ve been in a mad dash to put the devices through their paces and get a check on what it’s like to use these Android laptops. At first […]

New leaks reveal more details about the Fitbit Edge including its price
New leaks reveal more details about the Fitbit Edge including its price

Following more images of the previously leaked Google Fitbit Edge surfacing a few days ago, new details about the upcoming fitness tracker have been revealed, including potential features and pricing. The Fitbit Edge will reportedly sell for €179 in Europe, and £159 in the UK, according to leaked details shared by Dealabs. Given the €99/£85 […]