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Apple FineWoven case in Pacific Blue on a Natural Titanium iPhone 15 Pro.

Yes, Apple’s FineWoven iPhone 15 cases really are that bad

Apple has eliminated leather from its accessory offerings and has replaced it with FineWoven. But for the price, FineWoven is an overall disappointment.
iPhone 15 Pro in Natural Titanium held in hand in rose garden archway.

Got an iPhone 15 Pro? Make sure to change this one setting

Did you just get an iPhone 15 Pro? You may need to make some adjustments to the camera to make it work the way you want to.
The Apple Watch Series 9 with the Snoopy watch face.

Something strange is happening with my Apple Watch Series 9

The moment I put the Apple Watch Series 9 on my wrist, I noticed a subtle change between it and the Series 8 — and it's something Apple never mentioned.
A green iPhone 15 on a green bench.

After 3 days, I love these 4 things about the iPhone 15

I've only used iPhone Pros for the past few years. But after just a few days with the iPhone 15, I'm thoroughly impressed.
The Motorola Razr Plus doesn't have an always-on display that can be permanently active.

I’m sick of Motorola phones not having this one essential feature

I have enjoyed using some of Motorola's top phones recently, but have become increasingly annoyed by one missing feature: a true, permanent always-on display.
Clockwise from top: natural titanium iPhone 15 Pro, Nothing Phone 2, green iPhone 15, and Obsidian Black Google Pixel Fold.

4 things Android phones still do better than the iPhone 15

Apple has made some big improvements with the iPhone 15 lineup. Even so, there are a few things that Android phones still do better.
Apple NameDrop in action.

Here’s what iOS 17’s coolest feature looks like in action

The new iOS 17 has a few nifty features to check out, but one of them — NameDrop — is particularly impressive. Here's what it looks like in action.
Apps on the Motorola Razr Plus.

I was totally wrong about 2023’s best folding flip phones

I got caught up in the excitement about flip phone cover screens running any app I liked, but now that I've used them, I realize I was wrong about it.
Apple promotional image of the iPhone 15 Pro's camera and curved chassis.

As a parent, there’s one iPhone 15 feature I can’t wait to use

There's a lot to like about the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Pro, but there's only one feature that will be a godsend for parents of humans and pets.
OxygenOS with Android 14 beta on OnePlus 11.

I tried Android 14 on my OnePlus 11 — and I’m not impressed

OxygenOS 14 (based on Android 14) is the next big update for OnePlus phones. I tried it on my OnePlus 11, and I'm not impressed.
Someone holding the Natural Titanium iPhone 15 Pro Max.

I’ve had the iPhone 15 Pro Max for 48 hours. Here are 3 things you need to know

I've been using the iPhone 15 Pro Max for 48 hours. I really like it, and there are a few things you need to know about it.
The Tecno Phantom V Flip, with other folding phones.

You’ve never seen a folding flip phone with a screen like this

The Tecno Phantom V Flip folding phone has a circular cover screen, and it looks unlike anything else you've ever seen before.
The camera array of the iPhone 15 Pro.

Don’t buy the iPhone 15 — 5 reasons to wait for the iPhone 16

The iPhone 15 lineup may have just been announced, but here are some big reasons to hold off until next year's iPhone 16 instead.
iPhone 15 Pro USB-C charging port.

I’m going to do something crazy with my iPhone 15 Pro Max

Apple has made the new iPhone 15 Pro lighter and curvier, and introduced a cool new material. It makes me want to do something crazy with it.
An Apple Watch Ultra showing off the AssistiveTouch Hand Gestures screen.

You can already use the Apple Watch Series 9’s best new feature

Apple is adding a new Double Tap feature to the Apple Watch Series 9 and Apple Watch Ultra 2. But you can already use this gesture on older watches. Here's how!
Spotlight on iOS 17.

I’ve been using iOS 17 for months. These 4 new things are the best

iOS 17 focuses on core functions like calling, browsing, and search. After testing it all, here are the key changes that really lifted my smartphone routine.
Action button on the iPhone 15 Pro.

The iPhone 15 Pro’s Action button has a serious flaw

One of the big new hardware features for the iPhone 15 Pro is the Action button, but I can't help but already be a tad disappointed with it.
iPhone 15 Pro in a red color.

10 colors I wish Apple made for the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Pro

Apple has announced the next iPhone 15 lineup, but the color options are a bit disappointing. Here are some colors I wish Apple went with instead.
Someone opening the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5.

How a few small changes made me love the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5

I was never the biggest fan of the Galaxy Z Fold 4, but I don't want to stop using the Z Fold 5. Here's what changed.
Apple iPhone 15 Pro with titanium frame.

The iPhone 15 Pro isn’t the iPhone upgrade I hoped it would be

Apple thinks a titanium frame and a blazing fast chip are the makings of a "Pro" iPhone. Except it's not. It's actually supremely disappointing.
A person holding the Motorola Defy.

I tried a lifesaving gadget that’s going to transform your phone

I tried the Motorola Defy with the Bullitt Satellite Messenger app, a pairing that could save your life in an emergency when you don't have cellular service.
View of the iPhone 15 Pro's camera module.

My iPhone 15 Pro Max preorder was so much cheaper than I expected

I just preordered the new iPhone 15 Pro Max. I'm giddy, eager to get my hands on it, and thrilled with how (shockingly) cheap it was.
An iPhone 14 laying next to its retail box.

6 things to remember when trading in or selling your old iPhone

Before you decide to sell or trade-in your current iPhone, it's important to take measures to ensure the safety of your data and device.
A person wearing the Huawei Watch GT 4.

You should buy this amazing smartwatch, but only if you own a certain phone

The Huawei Watch GT 4 is an excellent, design-led smartwatch — but you really need to own a certain smartphone to truly love it.
A promotional image of the Apple Watch Ultra 2.

The Apple Watch Ultra 2 is (almost) exactly what I wanted

The Apple Watch Ultra 2 doesn't seem like a big update, does it? You're right, it's not. But it's what I expected — and that's a good thing.
MediaTeck chip logo.

A radical new processor is going to shake up smartphones in 2024

MediaTek has a new chip with a radical design coming, and we spoke to the company to understand more about it and the benefits it will bring.
iPhone 15 back and front.

Forget the iPhone 15 Pro — the regular iPhone 15 is a bigger deal

The iPhone 15 Pro is Apple's most powerful new iPhone. But if you ask me, the regular iPhone 15 is way more exciting. Here's why.
Apple's September 2023 event Tim Cook

Everything Apple didn’t announce at its iPhone 15 event

The iPhone 15 event revolved solely around the iPhone 15 series and new Apple Watches. There's a lot that wasn't announced, however.
Colors of iPhone 15 Pro.

Apple totally wasted the iPhone 15’s biggest design change

The Apple iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Pro have a USB-C connector on the base, so what new features did it bring? Sadly, not the one we wanted.
The USB C port on the bottom of the iPhone 15 Pro Max.

As an Android user, I can’t wait for USB-C on the iPhone 15

I haven't touched an iPhone in years, but I still can't wait for Apple to finally add USB-C to its lineup.
List of iPhone 15 Pro features at the September 2023 Apple Event.

This one thing Apple didn’t fix with the iPhone 15 Pro has me struggling to upgrade

One year on, Apple made zero improvement to the iPhone 15's battery life – that has me facing a tough upgrade decision.
A close-up of the iPhone 14 Pro's camera module.

I finally figured out why I don’t love the iPhone 14 Pro’s camera

After a year with the iPhone 14 Pro's camera, I've worked out what it is that has stopped me from loving it like I did older iPhone cameras.
Infinix Zero 30 5G Android phone in gold color with ChatGPT virtual assistant.

I used an Android phone with ChatGPT built-in — and I loved it

ChatGPT is everywhere these days, but what happens when you add it to an Android phone as a virtual assistant? As it turns out, it's pretty amazing.
A person wearing the Apple Watch Series 8.

Wearing this smartwatch again reminded me why it’s still the best you can get

I put the Apple Watch Series 8 back on ahead of the Apple Watch Series 9's announcement, and it made me wish I had worn it more this past year.