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Samsung lays out grim pricing prophecy for mobile and PC gear
Samsung expects memory supply constraints to become even worse in 2027 and persist through 2028, putting more pressure on phone and PC prices.
HBO Max is stealing TikTok’s best trick to help you find something to watch
HBO Max launches a vertical, scrollable video feed called HBO Max Shorts, plus an experimental AI-powered conversational search tool.
Tokyo lets AI play matchmaker, and hundreds of couples have already tied the knot
Tokyo's government-run AI matchmaking app, Enmusubi, has led to 265 marriages since its 2024 launch, as Japan grapples with a record-low birth rate.
The Smartest Way to Protect Your Galaxy Z Flip 8 and Z Fold 8 Starts With dbrand
Most phone cases protect the basics but leave some of the most vulnerable parts of your new Galaxy foldable exposed. From the hinge to the cameras, here's how dbrand's Grip Cases are designed to safeguard those areas while preserving the sleek profile that makes Samsung's latest devices so appealing.
Apple is ending the iPhone Upgrade Program, and not everyone will welcome its replacement
Apple's new Apple Upgrade leasing plan is here, and the classic iPhone Upgrade Program is officially done. Here's what current members need to know before their next upgrade window hits.
Apple’s new Upgrade program lets you lease an iPhone, Mac, Watch, and iPad
Apple's new Apple Upgrade leasing program is officially live, letting you pay monthly for an iPhone, iPad, Mac, or Apple Watch through Klarna instead of buying outright.
T-Mobile says it has fixed the nationwide signal outage after hours of disruption
T-Mobile confirms service is fully restored after a nationwide outage left thousands with no signal and iPhones stuck on SOS mode.
Samsung may finally give the Galaxy S27 Ultra a meaningful battery boost using silicon-carbon tech
Leaked battery details suggest the Galaxy S27 Pro could reach 5,200mAh, while the Ultra may climb to 5,700mAh or higher.
Spotify meets Snap Map in Snapchat’s latest update
Snapchat has introduced Now Playing for Snap Map, letting users share their Spotify listening activity in real time and discover music through friends.
OnePlus is building another flagship monster for a shrinking audience, and its expected to launch in October
A new OnePlus 16 leak points to an October launch, a smaller square camera housing, and a battery capacity approaching 9,000mAh.
Samsung has another wild foldable phone lined up for 2027 and it will excite screen connoisseurs
Samsung has reportedly started developing its second-generation Galaxy Z TriFold, with another near-10-inch OLED expected and a possible launch alongside the Galaxy Z9 series in 2027.
Android’s most powerful app permission could soon come with a much scarier warning
Android 17 may give trusted apps control over screen content while a phone is locked. Google’s clearer warning reveals the convenience, risk, and safeguards behind the unfinished permission system.
The best note-taking apps for iOS and Android
We've compiled a list of our favorite note-taking apps for iOS and Android phones and tablets to help keep your life organized and your thoughts in order.
Apple’s best device protection deal is finally leaving the US
AppleCare One is expanding beyond the US for the first time, bringing bundled protection for multiple Apple devices to four additional countries beginning August 4.
The dream of uber cheap phones for kids and grandparents is effectively dead, thanks to AI
Surging memory chip prices driven by AI demand have made sub-$100 smartphones unprofitable to manufacture.
Apple’s new Upgrade program launches on Tuesday with major changes
Apple's new Upgrade leasing program launches July 28, letting customers lease iPhones, Macs, iPads, and Apple Watches through Klarna.
Setting up your dorm desk? These are the phone stands I’d actually spend my money on
Shopping for a dorm desk phone stand? Here are eight 4-star-and-up picks on Amazon, from folding budget stands to MagSafe charging docks.
I picked four wireless chargers so you can stop making your iPhone, AirPods, and Apple Watch fight over one dorm outlet
These wireless chargers can power everything from a single iPhone to an entire Apple setup while clearing valuable space on a crowded student desk.
Your backpack needs one of these power banks before classes start
From powerful laptop chargers to compact magnetic battery packs, these four Anker power banks can keep a student’s essential tech running throughout the school day.
The Minimal Phone 2 looks dramatically better than the original, and I’m genuinely here for it
Founder Armen Youssefian has posted 360-degree teaser renders of the Minimal Phone 2 on X, revealing a metallic-framed design in silver and black.
The EU says TikTok still isn’t doing enough to protect kids
The European Commission says TikTok may be violating the Digital Services Act by failing to adequately protect minors' accounts and privacy on the platform.
Qualcomm is set to ratchet up chip prices in September, and your next gadget upgrade could bear the brunt
Qualcomm has informed customers of double-digit chip price increases effective September 1, 2026, citing exhausted supplier cost absorption and failed alternative sourcing.
Enter the wrong PIN 13 times and your Galaxy phone is locked for good
Galaxy devices launching with One UI 9.0 will permanently lock after 13 failed PIN attempts, leaving a factory reset as the only way back in.
Stop fighting with your roomie over outlets and get one of these multi-port chargers before you head back to school
Your room has one outlet and too many devices fighting over it. I've picked out five multi-port chargers worth adding to your back to school shopping list, from a pocket-sized option to a six-port station that can power all the devices you own at the same time.
Back-to-school phone shopping on a tight budget? Here’s the one phone I’d recommend without hesitation
Back to school shopping usually means picking from a handful of solid budget options. This year, however, there aren't many options, with one solid pick I'd recommend for the school year ahead, plus a strong alternative with a catch.
5 mid-range phones I’d recommend you spend your Back-to-School budget on
Shopping for a new phone before the school year starts? Here are five mid-range picks that deliver the flagship-feel without the flagship price tag.
After four generations of camera stagnation, the Galaxy S27 might finally get a new main sensor
Samsung is reportedly testing a 50MP Sony main sensor for the Galaxy S27 and S27+, although the 12MP ultrawide may remain unchanged.
