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WhatsApp is creating its own cloud backup alternative for iPhone users
WhatsApp is building its own cloud backup service for iPhone users, offering 2GB of free storage and end-to-end encryption by default as an alternative to iCloud.
The best phones in 2026: our 14 favorite smartphones right now
Here are the best smartphones on the market today, from the Galaxy S26 Ultra to the iPhone 17. if you're shopping for a new phone, this roundup is for you.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra’s headline Privacy Display may have an ugly red side effect
Samsung is investigating reddish patches reported on some Galaxy S26 Ultra screens, with its unusual Privacy Display panel emerging as one possible explanation.
Google just beat its own Prime Day Pixel 10 Pro deal, and the Pixel 11 may explain why
Google has dropped the 128GB Pixel 10 Pro to $699, beating its Prime Day price as inventory thins ahead of the expected Pixel 11 announcement in August.
Acer’s new Android phone lets you take better selfies with a rear display
Acer has quietly launched the Sospiro A15 with a 1.88-inch rear screen, a 64MP camera, Android 16, and a 5,000mAh battery. Here's everything the new budget phone offers
Forget folding twice. Samsung’s next big-screen phone may simply slide open
Samsung’s next experimental Galaxy may swap multiple hinges for a sliding display, potentially offering tablet-sized screen space from a more manageable phone-shaped body.
You can now tell Waze to stop interrupting your playlist, and I can’t believe it took this long
Waze launched five updates today, including Less Chatty mode to reduce voice interruptions, personalized navigation, and expanded Gemini AI search for destinations.
The Motorola Edge 70 Max leak just exposed a much more ambitious phone than expected
The Motorola Edge 70 Max has leaked ahead of launch, revealing its premium design, three colors, huge 7,100mAh battery, magnetic wireless charging, and flagship-level hardware.
Google’s next foldable just leaked in its most elegant color yet
Google’s Pixel 11 Pro Fold has appeared in a classy new Pine finish, accompanied by a slimmer body and a cleaner version of its familiar camera island.
I lived with a liquid-cooled gaming phone, and it rarely let me down in everyday life
The Red Magic 11S Pro can run demanding PC games, yet its battery, display, charging, and everyday reliability are just as important outside of gaming.
The Pixel 11 is almost here, and these are the 3 upgrades I’m begging Google to make
The Pixel 11 is just around the corner, and Google has a chance to fix three long-standing issues that have held the Pixel experience back for years.
5 reasons I keep coming back to Apple Reminders despite paying for premium task managers
Despite paying for Things 3, Todoist, and OmniFocus, I keep returning to Apple Reminders. Here are 5 reasons this free app still beats premium task managers for everyday use.
Google may finally ditch Samsung’s modem in the Pixel 11, and Tensor G6 could be better for it
Google’s Pixel 11 FCC paperwork contains a MediaTek reference, suggesting Tensor G6 may abandon Samsung’s Exynos modem in pursuit of better battery efficiency and stronger everyday connectivity.
Apple’s iPhone Ultra could one-up the Galaxy Z Fold 7 with a bigger battery
iPhone Ultra battery leaked at 4,883mAh via a two-cell design, trailing the Pixel 10 Pro Fold's 5,015mAh but beating the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7's 4,400mAh.
The next “flagship killer” is coming from Motorola, but it may not reach the US anytime soon.
Motorola Edge 70 Max will launch in India with Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, a 7,000-nit QHD+ LTPO display, and a 7,100mAh battery.
Your Google Voice calls just got an AI note-taker, and a cheaper price tag
Google Voice is bringing Gemini's AI note-taking to phone calls, plus new standalone plans that let anyone with a Gmail account run a professional phone system without Workspace subscription.
This app turns your text and voice messages into living AI characters
Tired of sending plain text and voice notes? Pixi Garden lets you send animated AI characters that walk into chats, perform, and deliver your message. It works inside Apple's Messages app, with WhatsApp and other platforms expected to follow.
Meta’s addictive Instagram and Facebook design could lead to billions in fines and a forced redesign
The European Commission says Meta failed to protect users, especially teens, from Instagram and Facebook's addictive design, and the company could face massive fines.
Instagram is letting people generate AI images of you. Here’s how to stop it.
Instagram's new Muse AI lets anyone use your photos to generate AI images and videos, and you're opted in by default. Here's how to find the setting and turn it off before someone else uses your face without asking.
This photo might be your first real look at the Galaxy Z Fold 8
A photo circulating on Reddit claims to show Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold 8, Fold 8 Ultra, and Flip 8 in person, weeks ahead of the July 22 Unpacked event.
Spotify just gave Release Radar new controls so you can find new music your way
Spotify is rolling out new session controls to Release Radar globally, letting you filter your weekly new music playlist by genre, new artists, or editor picks before you hit play.
My old Pixel keeps getting AI features Apple wants a newer iPhone for
My Pixel 8a keeps gaining AI tools while Apple’s newest model leaves the standard iPhone 17 behind, and that gap says plenty about long-term support.
Android can now back up more of your phone, but Google is also letting you say no
Android is adding granular switches for message and device backups while testing automatic Documents uploads to Google Drive, giving users more control over what gets saved and what consumes their cloud storage.
Fresh Galaxy Z Fold 8 leak suggests US buyers won’t escape a price hike
A new leak suggests the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra could cost $100 more in the US, matching a price hike already reported for Europe.
The Fold 8 Ultra could finally get Samsung’s best cameras
Leaker Lanzuk claims the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra will inherit the S26 Ultra's camera features, including improved low-light performance, Video LUT support, and dual recording.
Apple’s foldable could arrive on schedule as Foxconn hires temporary workers to ramp up production
Foxconn is hiring temporary workers at $3.20-$3.80 per hour to assemble the iPhone Ultra at its Longhua factory, as Apple pushes toward a September 2026 announcement.
INIU SnapGo Air review: A versatile power bank that I don’t dread carrying every day
I grew tired of bulky chargers, but INIU rescued me. The SnapGo Air is a slim, lightweight 10,000mAh magnetic power bank with fast Qi2.2 charging and a built-in cable that you’ll actually want to carry every day.
