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Apple is adding new App Store age ratings for dating and location-sharing apps
Apple is adding new App Store age rating labels for apps with location sharing and dating features, and any app with dating gets an automatic 18+ rating.
REDMAGIC Astra 2 review: I finally found a no-holds-barred warrior for tablet gaming
If gaming, emulation, and watching video on a gorgeous compact OLED screen are your priorities, buy the REDMAGIC Astra 2 without second thoughts
Samsung wants to turn your everyday spending into cash back with rewards built right into your Galaxy Wallet
Samsung wants to make cash back less of a chore by bringing Rakuten-powered rewards directly into Wallet for eligible Galaxy users.
Raycast’s new iOS keyboard app lets you dictate, swipe type and use AI commands without switching apps
Raycast's new iPhone keyboard combines swipe typing, AI writing tools, voice dictation, GIF search, and text shortcuts. You can now access its productivity features without switching keyboards.
Reddit wants to send you down new rabbit holes with its personalized ‘For You’ feed
Reddit is introducing personalized For You and Following feeds, giving you a choice between discovering new communities and catching up on subreddits you already follow.
Google’s new Android XR tools let developers test apps without needing to buy expensive smart glasses
Google has announced new tools for Android XR and Android CLI, allowing developers to test smart glasses apps without physical hardware and giving AI coding agents more testing capabilities.
Google is making it easier to adapt Android apps for laptops and foldable phones
Google’s updated Compose adaptive skill helps AI coding agents optimise Android apps for laptops, foldables and larger screens, as Google prepares to give adaptive experiences more attention on Google Play next year.
Meta’s next cute attempt at forcing AI into your life is an AI pet journal app
Meta's Waddle World is a Tamagotchi-inspired AI pet journal app that turns your daily updates into illustrated diary entries.
A tiny smartphone gadget can detect some of the nastiest chemicals in your water
Researchers in Japan have developed a compact smartphone-connected sensor that detects extremely low concentrations of toxic forever chemicals in water, potentially making contamination testing faster, cheaper, and more accessible.
ShiftCam ProRig+ wants to turn the iPhone into a filmmaking beast
ShiftCam’s ProRig+ adds dedicated focus, zoom, shutter and shooting mode controls for iPhone creators. The Kickstarter campaign starts at $159, with delivery estimates beginning in December 2026 for an early option.
Samsung might have a Galaxy Z Fold 9 for everyone, and I’m losing count
Samsung is reportedly considering Plus and FE versions of the Galaxy Z Fold 9, while another leak points to a massive six-device Galaxy Z lineup for 2027, including a TriFold successor and a rollable phone.
I was excited for Motorola’s swanky new flagship, but its pricing might be a little too premium
The Motorola Signature 27 has already impressed me on paper, but a new European retailer listing suggests its flagship ambitions could come with an enormous price increase.
ChatGPT finally gets the iCloud Mail and Calendar plugins users have been waiting for
OpenAI has added iCloud Mail and Calendar integrations to ChatGPT, bringing email management and scheduling tools to all plans, including the free tier.
Google Play is copying one of the Nintendo Switch’s handiest features
Google Play Games Sidekick can now save the previous 30 seconds of Android gameplay, borrowing a familiar Nintendo Switch trick without requiring players to record an entire session ahead of time.
Samsung’s Galaxy throttling scandal is back from the dead with a $15 million fine
Samsung faces a $15.1 million fine over gaming claims tied to the Galaxy S21 and S22, reviving a four-year throttling controversy that lawsuits had seemingly put to rest without consumer damages.
The iPhone 18e could get a shiny new chip while Apple keeps rationing smooth scrolling
A new iPhone 18e leak points to a 2nm A20 chip and a possible 24MP selfie camera, but buyers hoping for smoother scrolling could face another year with a 60Hz display.
Google Photos rolls out a customizable redesign of your ‘Collections’ tab
Google Photos is rolling out a redesigned Collections tab on Android, letting users pin favourite folders, hide sections and rearrange categories with version 7.97.
T-Mobile’s new plans let you pick your own perks instead of a fixed bundle
T-Mobile is replacing Experience 2.0 with T-Mix, a lineup starting at $55 per month that lets customers spend Picks on streaming subscriptions, gaming, satellite service, and more.
Apple is investigating cracked screens on the iPhone Duo and replacing broken units
Apple has assured that not all units of the iPhone Duo are affected by display flaws. For customers who have one, the company is asking them to get a replacement unit.
Apple quietly hopes to end the gizmo right-to-repair war. The iPhone Duo is the latest specimen.
Apple once made life difficult for independent repairers. Now, it’s publishing iPhone Duo repair manuals on launch day.
iPhone Duo is here. Let’s take a moment to appreciate the Galaxy Z Fold 8 and all the things it didn’t break
The iPhone Duo is a brave new chapter for Apple, but seeing it struggle with the fundamentals across hardware and software has me appreciating the Galaxy Z Fold 8 a lot more.
Buying a cheap Samsung Galaxy phone could soon get a lot harder
Samsung is reportedly cutting Galaxy A production by 20% as rising memory and component costs make affordable phones harder to build profitably.
Samsung Galaxy S27 could finally shed the laggard chip image with next-gen Exynos chip
Samsung’s Exynos 2700 beat Qualcomm’s top Snapdragon chip in internal tests, with up to 20% better CPU and gaming scores. Here’s what it means for the Galaxy S27.
Two iPhone Duo teardowns point to the hinge but stop short of solving the mystery
Two iPhone Duo teardowns point to different hinge problems behind early screen failures, but neither confirms the cause. Owners should stop folding the phone if its hinge suddenly tightens or makes unusual sounds.
Xiaomi 17T review: The most practical phone I’ve used in a while that’s also a rare bargain
Our Xiaomi 17T review covers its 120Hz AMOLED display, 5x telephoto camera, battery life, performance, and HyperOS 3 after over two months of use
Apple has built a device that can inspect an iPhone without opening its box
Apple is rolling out a new retail device that can run diagnostics on iPhones inside sealed boxes, helping stores detect tampering and reduce unnecessary inventory processing.
Vivo X500 Pro Max first impressions: Vivo came to play, and the competition should be nervous
The Vivo X500 Pro Max packs a 2nm flagship chipset, a 7,800mAh global battery, a 144Hz display, and upgraded cameras. Here's what stood out in my first impressions.
