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Person wearing Pebble Halo smart ring.

I tested a smart ring with a display. I liked it more than I wanted to

I don’t need yet another screen in my life. Or at least that’s what I have been telling myself for years. I used to believe it was a pet peeve. But a quick look at Reddit and X shows a whole bunch of people who are experimenting with the “dumb phone” trend, or flaunting their […]
Heart rate on the Apple Watch Series 7.

The US wants a wearable for all. Experts say it won’t fix the health crisis

The internal screen of the Magic V5, standing on the edge of a foosball table

Honor Magic V5 is a seriously impressive foldable phone, so it’s gutting it’s not available in the US

The Nothing phone 3 in white

The Nothing Phone 3 gives you something you never seen before

The Android 16 logo on the screen of the Pixel 9 Pro Fold

5 Android 16 tips and tricks you can try on your Pixel right now

Ant Browser facilitates web access on the Apple Watch.

Do web browsers on the Apple Watch make sense?

A person wearing the aluminum Apple Watch Series 10.

This watchOS 26 feature has me excited for the Apple Watch again

Magic Keyboard and iPad Pro.

10 iPadOS 26 tips and tricks to try once the public beta drops

The back of the Nothing Phone 3a Pro, with the Glyph Lights active.

3 reasons I’m excited for the Nothing Phone 3

Concept render of iPhone Flip.

Apple has no plans for a flip-style foldable iPhone and that’s a shame 

iPhone 16 Pro Max next to the 16 Plus, 16 Pro and regular iPhone 16

Forget the iPhone 17, 2026 and 2027 are shaping up to be massive iPhone

A person taking the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 out of a pocket.

Four folding phones that I hope the Galaxy Z Fold 7 emulates

Measuring tape showing how thick the Galaxy S25 Edge is

I measured the Galaxy S25 Edge. How thin is it… really?

The Galaxy S25 Edge is the thinnest non-folding phone you can buy right now, but how thin is it really To find out, I measured it and compared it to other phones, credit cards, business cards and even an AirTag. Here's what happened.
Apple Features

These are the iOS 26 and iPadOS 26 updates you’ll actually use

WWDC 2025 delivered a huge array of new features, these are my six favorites from Apple's new software.
Red Magic 10S Pro and iPhone.

I tested a wild phone that Apple must copy to boost gaming on iPhones

The Red Magic 10S Pro is arguably the bets phone for gaming on the planet, but it offers so much more for a fraction of the Apple's flagship smartphones.
Motorola Razr Ultra 2025 review

What’s the best flip phone design? I tested several to find out

From the Galaxy Z Flip 6 and 7, to the Motorola Razr Ultra 2025, the Oppo Find N3 Flip and Huawei's unique Pura X, there are many different flip phone designs. I tested them all to see which is best.
The back of the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max.

The iPhone 17 Pro Max could pack a curious battery update

Apple might be bringing a new level of performance to the iPhone 17 series.
Indigo camera core controls.

Adobe made the best iPhone camera app you haven’t tried yet, and it’s free

The folks over at Adobe made a camera app that leaps over the iPhone's weaknesses, especially in low light scenarios. I didn't expect myself to like it so much.
The back of the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge.

One month later, the Galaxy S25 Edge is much better than I expected

I've used the ultra-thin Galaxy S25 Edge for the past month, here's why it's surprised me including the camera and the battery.
Outer display of Samsung and Motorola foldable phones.

Flip foldables are running into design wall, and you’re just going to accept it

Flip-style foldable phones were meant to be retro-chic and fun, but the quest to make them more functional has condemned them to a design monotony puddle.
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge on charge.

I tested 10 flagship phones. This one has the best battery

Which phone has the best battery life and charging? I tested more than 20 phones to find out, here's how the best phones compare.
Home page of the Meta AI app on mobile.

Your Meta AI chats are not really a secret. Here’s how to keep them private

Meta's AI app on mobile has been exposing deeply personal information in a public Discover feed. You must follow these steps to plug those leaks.
Honor Magic V3 in the hand next to the Galaxy Z Fold 6

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 launch date leaks, but there might be a bigger problem

If size matters, Samsung might be behind the foldable competition.
WhatsApp logo on a phone held in hand.

Ads on WhatsApp: what they are and why you may never see them

It’s official, ads are coming to WhatsApp. However, depending on how you use the popular messaging app, you may never see one. Hot on the heels of the welcome addition of a proper WhatsApp iPad App, WhatsApp has confirmed it’s introducing ads to the platform alongside a couple of other features for businesses and channels […]
Person holding the Google Pixel 9.

Forget Pro Max iPhones and Ultra Samsungs, the best phone I’ve used in years is the humble Pixel 9

After spending a few months with the best from Apple and Samsung, I returned to the Pixel 9 and I think it offers a lot at a much lighter hit on the wallet.
You Asked Ep. 95: Big OLED vs. Huge Mini-LED?

You Asked: Big OLED vs. Huge Mini-LED? Your WWDC 2025 Questions Answered!

On today’s episode of You Asked: Should you pick the LG G4 or Sony Bravia 9 for a bright room? What were some of the biggest takeaways from Apple’s jam-packed WWDC event? And one more fun debate: go with an 83-inch OLED or a 98-inch Mini LED TV? Sony Bravia 9 vs. LG G4: Best […]
Five OnePlus products launching in July 2025

Apple- and Samsung-rivalling phones, earbuds and more due at huge July event

The OnePlus Summer Launch Event has five new products, including the Nord 5 and Pad 3 Lite.
A person taking the Google Pixel 9a out of a pocket.

These are the 4 best alternatives to the Google Pixel 9a

I've used most of the best Android phones, and there are now more and more options if you're on a budget. Here are my favorite 4 alternatives to Google's Pixel 9a series.
Semi-open state of a foldable iPhone concept

This one iPadOS 26 feature has me excited for the iPhone Fold

The iPad just took a huge leap forward with iPadOS 26 and this one feature has me super excited about the upcoming iPhone Fold. Here's why.
Advanced Protection in Android 16.

Android 16 put a digital bodyguard on my phone and you must enable it

Away from the splashy new design and a built-in desktop mode, Android 16 introduces two new safety features that will protect your phone like a vigilant knight.
The Liquid Design lock screen on the iOS 26 developer beta 1 running on the iPhone 16 Pro

These three iOS 26 beta features are my favorite so far

I've been running the iOS 26 developer beta 1 on my iPhone 16 Pro for a few days and these few features have transformed my iPhone, here's why.
4 windows open multitasking on the iPad Pro M4 11 running iPadOS 26 developer beta 1

Apple’s new iPadOS 26 shows Google what Android tablets need

Apple has revamped multitasking and productivity in iPadOS 26 and having used it for two days, it's already shown these four things that Google needs to add to Android.
The open Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6.

Samsung won’t stop teasing the Galaxy Z Fold 7: here are 4 things revealed already

Samsung is building the hype for the launch of its next generation of foldable phones.
The Android 16 logo on the screen of the Pixel 9 Pro Fold

My Android 16 update made me jealous of iOS 26… but it shouldn’t

As someone who’s a sucker for a software update, Android 16 should be a momentous occasion - so why am I feeling flat?

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