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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.
Android 17’s new video standard fixes one of HDR’s biggest problems
Android 17 brings a new HDR standard called Eclipsa Video that promises consistent, comfortable HDR playback across every screen.
Your free mobile VPN is a privacy disaster. Go figure
Researchers tested 281 free Android VPN apps and found unencrypted transmissions, traffic leaks and widespread tracking inside tools supposedly designed to protect users’ privacy.
A broken Galaxy Fold 5 just became the Pixel desktop future I want Google to steal
A DIY DeX box built from a broken Galaxy Fold 5 makes Google’s Pixel desktop ambitions look timid, unfinished, and weirdly overdue.
Android’s background data habit is now written into Google Play’s fine print
Google’s updated Play terms explain how Android system services can use cellular data in the background, even while phones are locked. Users get clearer wording, but less certainty over data and updates.
iOS 27 finally ended my accidental voice message nightmare
iOS 27 lets you remove the record audio button from Messages entirely, so you never accidentally send an awkward voice note again. Here's how to turn it off.
Here’s everything you can expect to see at Samsung’s July 22 Galaxy Unpacked event
Samsung has confirmed the date and location for its next Galaxy Unpacked event. While the company hasn't confirmed any devices yet, leaks point to two Fold models, a new Flip, updated smartwatches, and possibly Samsung's first smart glasses.
Samsung’s July 22 Galaxy Unpacked event will be all about foldables, here’s how you can tune in live
Samsung has scheduled its next Galaxy Unpacked event for July 22 in London, with an invite that points squarely at new foldable hardware. Here's when the show starts, where to stream it, and what to expect.
Samsung sets July 22 date for Unpacked to launch Galaxy Z Fold 8 series foldable phones
At its next Unpacked event, Samsung is expected to launch three new foldable phones as well as refreshed smartwatch models.
Budget smartphones are getting squeezed, and AI is one reason why
An Omdia report warns that smartphones priced below $400 could decline by more than 22% in 2026 as rising memory costs, fueled in part by AI demands, reshape the global smartphone market.
Your next Teams meeting could have an AI teammate that answers questions for you
A major Teams update adds AI meeting notes for physical rooms, a smarter AI Facilitator with web search, Muted and Meeting chat sections, and guest invite improvements.
Google’s Pixel 11 price hike may come disguised as a storage upgrade
A new leak suggests the Pixel 11 series could get a 100 euro price hike, but the regular and Pro models may soften the blow with 256GB base storage.
iPhone shortcuts disappearing in silence? iOS 27 just added a way to get them back
A new Restore option in iOS 27's Settings lets iPhone users recover Shortcuts that disappeared due to iCloud sync issues without having to rebuild them from scratch.
Google confirms Pixel 11 launch event with a tease of its new flagship design
Google's Pixel 11 event is August 12, and the invite already teased the Pro's gold metal frame. A separate leak suggests prices are going up significantly across the lineup.
Apple may be making the iPhone 18 Pro thicker for a serious camera upgrade
Apple’s next Pro iPhone could get a noticeably thicker body, likely due to a bigger battery and a rumored variable aperture camera.
Claude Cowork can now keep working even after you close your laptop
Claude Cowork now runs on web and mobile too, so your AI tasks keep going even after you close your laptop.
Apple might have found a clever way to give the iPhone Air 2 more battery
Apple's next slim iPhone may finally balance style, battery, and better cameras without growing thicker.
Apple finally lets you make Siri sound like you want
iOS 27 beta 3 finally activates Siri's pace and expressivity sliders, letting you fine-tune how the assistant sounds across Siri, Maps, and Safari.
Shared Albums in iOS 27 feels like a private social media universe of its own, and I love it
From emoji reactions to 30-day-expiring albums, iOS 27 transforms Shared Albums into a private, algorithm-free social media experience.
HMD just launched four dumb phones with a Nokia badge and an AI button
HMD’s four new Nokia-branded feature phones pair physical keypads with dedicated AI buttons, video calling, cloud services, and up to 13 days of standby time.
Ahead of Apple, Caviar is showing off the foldable iPhone Ultra with a tinge of luxury
Caviar is not waiting for Apple’s first foldable iPhone, revealing a 19-unit luxury collection inspired by the rumored iPhone Ultra.
Forget streaks, this free iOS app ties your workouts to a city’s survival
A new fitness app called LightsOn gives users a virtual city that only stays powered if they keep moving.
Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 8 series may erase its biggest eyesore by weakening its best folding angles
Samsung reportedly redesigned the Galaxy Z Fold 8 series hinge to deliver a much shallower crease comparable to the nearly seamless Oppo Find N6 display
America’s 250th anniversary time capsule includes an iPhone 17 Pro Max
America's 250th anniversary time capsule includes an iPhone 17 Pro Max, an AI-generated prediction, and dozens of historic artifacts to represent life in 2026.
Apple’s foldable iPhone may arrive this fall, but good luck getting your hands on one
Ming-Chi Kuo says Apple’s foldable iPhone could follow the iPhone X playbook, with a fall reveal followed by delayed sales and tight supply.
The iPhone 18 Pro Max battery upgrade now looks all but confirmed
China’s 3C certification database appears to reveal the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max battery capacities ahead of Apple’s fall launch.
3 Siri AI features that have genuinely improved my day-to-day life
From smarter Spotlight search to natural language reminders and a camera that actually understands what it sees, here are 3 Siri AI features making a real difference in daily iPhone use.
