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The ugly side to Apple’s embrace of third-party App Store payments

The ugly side to Apple’s embrace of third-party App Store payments

Apple is finally opening the App Store gates for developers to use third-party payment systems, but actually taking that path is risky and cumbersome.
Someone holding the Nothing Phone 1, showing the front of it and its display.

The Nothing Phone 1 thinks your smartphone should be a brash, distracting toy

The Nothing Phone 1 thinks your smartphone should be a brash, distracting toy

The Nothing Phone marries a disregard for your attention with bombast that crumbles under scrutiny.
The Samsung Galazy Z Fold 3 and Z Flip 3.

6 ways Samsung can make cheap (and good) folding phones

6 ways Samsung can make cheap (and good) folding phones

Rumor has it that Samsung is making cheaper versions of the Z Fold and Z Flip. Here's how we think that might happen.
A man tries out AR glasses.

How AR glasses are going from niche gadget to smartphone replacement

How AR glasses are going from niche gadget to smartphone replacement

Augmented reality, popularly known as AR, is creeping up our lives and holds the potential to completely replace smartphones in the future.
Man using an iPhone 13 Pro.

15 ways smartphones transformed life as you know it

15 ways smartphones transformed life as you know it

Apple's first iPhone was released 15 years ago today. All that time later, here's how smartphones have changed our lives forever.
Diablo Immortal on the Samsung Galaxy A53.

This $450 Android phone handles Diablo Immortal far better than you’d expect

This $450 Android phone handles Diablo Immortal far better than you’d expect

The $450 Samsung Galaxy A53 isn't a flagship gaming phone, so does that mean it can't handle Diablo Immortal? We played it and were surprised by the results.
Links leading to online banking, and not APK files, on a Huawei phone.

Are APK files safe? Huawei talks security, protection, and more

Are APK files safe? Huawei talks security, protection, and more

APK files from a third-party source may be the only way to get your favorite apps onto a recent Huawei phone. But are those files safe?
Galaxy Z Fold 3

Why I’m still using the Galaxy Z Fold 3 instead of 2022’s best flagships

Why I’m still using the Galaxy Z Fold 3 instead of 2022’s best flagships

I have the Galaxy S22 Ultra, OnePlus 10 Pro, Xiaomi 12 Pro, a couple of gaming phones, and more on hand. But the Galaxy Z Fold 3 has proved its worth.
The back of the Nothing Phone 1, showing its transparent back and LEDs.

5 weird phones I wish were as popular as the Nothing Phone

5 weird phones I wish were as popular as the Nothing Phone

The Nothing Phone 1 is one of the most hyped-up smartphones of the year. But plenty of other devices also deserved this kind of attention -- and failed.
A Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 is held up on top of a desk.

The Galaxy Tab S8 has renewed my faith in Android tablets

The Galaxy Tab S8 has renewed my faith in Android tablets

Android tablets have a bad reputation in 2022. After living with the Galaxy Tab S8 for two weeks, my faith in them has been restored.
Man wearing a Casio G-Shock GST-B500.

The G-Steel B500 is the most comfortable G-Shock watch I’ve ever worn

The G-Steel B500 is the most comfortable G-Shock watch I’ve ever worn

The latest G-Shock GST-B500 watch is slimmer and lighter than any G-Steel before it, and that makes the Bluetooth connected watch a great purchase.
A carbon colored Fitbit Sense is worn on a mans wrist.

Why fitness tracker subscriptions are a rip-off (and how to avoid them)

Why fitness tracker subscriptions are a rip-off (and how to avoid them)

Some fitness trackers come with an optional subscription package, but if you put in a little effort, most of what's in them can be found for free.
The DJI Mavic 3 in flight in front of blurred green trees.

DJI’s latest Mavic 3 update made me love the drone all over again

DJI’s latest Mavic 3 update made me love the drone all over again

DJI's latest update for the Mavic 3 is a big one, and it makes an already excellent drone even better.
Photo of a young woman holding her smartphone in bed.

Do mental health apps really help? We asked the experts

Do mental health apps really help? We asked the experts

Mental health apps are popular, but are they really helpful? We asked people who use them, and mental health experts, to get the answers.
An iPhone 13 Pro running iOS 16 sits on top of an iPad with red lighting shining.

Apple’s best iOS 16 feature is something you can’t see

Apple’s best iOS 16 feature is something you can’t see

You won't find iOS 16's best feature spelled out for you, but you'll feel it when you start to use the new update on your iPhone.
The OnePlus 10 Pro's Alert Slider.

4 underrated ways the OnePlus 10 Pro is so easy to live with (and 1 that’s not)

4 underrated ways the OnePlus 10 Pro is so easy to live with (and 1 that’s not)

How is the OnePlus 10 Pro performing two months after we first used it? It has turned into a solid everyday phone, but one feature still needs improvement.
iPhone 12 5G announcement

What are the benefits of 5G? How it helps you today (and tomorrow)

What are the benefits of 5G? How it helps you today (and tomorrow)

New 5G technology promises to revolutionize the way we communicate, but what are the tangible benefits it offers today, and what will it do in the future?
Someone taking a picture of a llama cookie.

Finding recipes on TikTok and YouTube is my new favorite way to cook

Finding recipes on TikTok and YouTube is my new favorite way to cook

Finding recipes on Google is a chore, so I decided to use TikTok and YouTube instead. And the results might surprise you.
Apple Medications feature shown on an iPhone 12.

Apple’s Medications app is a game-changer for the chronically ill

Apple’s Medications app is a game-changer for the chronically ill

In iOS 16 and WatchOS 9, Apple is introducing a new Medications app. And for chronically ill people, it's game-changing.
Man holding a Galaxy Z Fold 3 showing a browser window on the outer screen.

My favorite Z Fold 3 feature? Using it as a ‘normal’ smartphone

My favorite Z Fold 3 feature? Using it as a ‘normal’ smartphone

Many may think the Galaxy Z Fold 3 only really "works" when it's open, but as we've found out by using the phone for more time, it's just as good folded up.
The image background remover feature from iOS 16 being used on a photo of a dog.

I tried iOS 16’s photo background remover and it blew me away

I tried iOS 16’s photo background remover and it blew me away

One of iOS 16's standout features is a tool that removes the background from photos. It's quick, convenient, and seriously impressive.
Diablo Immortal on a PC monitor.

I tried playing Diablo Immortal on PC, and it was a mistake

I tried playing Diablo Immortal on PC, and it was a mistake

Diablo Immortal is available on PC and mobile, but the PC port has several issues and less options than its mobile counterpart.
A Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 is held up on top of a desk.

The 5 Galaxy Tab S8 productivity features I can’t live without

The 5 Galaxy Tab S8 productivity features I can’t live without

The Galaxy Tab S8 is one powerful Android tablet, and it has a few tricks that turn it into a serious productivity powerhouse.
Huawei smartphones with Leica cameras.

How Huawei and Leica made me fall in love with mobile photography

How Huawei and Leica made me fall in love with mobile photography

In a world where smartphone and photography partnerships are more common than ever, none are as meaningful as the one Huawei and Leica once shared.
The Spotify app on an iPhone, showing the Home page.

The Spotify app is a mess, and audiobooks will only make it worse

The Spotify app is a mess, and audiobooks will only make it worse

The Spotify app has far too much clutter in its current version. The addition of audiobooks in the future seems like a disaster waiting to happen.
The Steam Deck running Battle Net launcher and the S22 Ultra running Diablo Immortal.

We played Diablo Immortal on the Galaxy S22 Ultra and Steam Deck — and one was a mess

We played Diablo Immortal on the Galaxy S22 Ultra and Steam Deck — and one was a mess

The Galaxy S22 Ultra and Steam Deck are two of the most powerful mobile gadgets available. Which one is the best choice for Diablo Immortal?
Black Shark 5 Pro in hand showing back of phone.

The Black Shark 5 Pro delivers gaming goodness without the headaches

The Black Shark 5 Pro delivers gaming goodness without the headaches

Gaming phones are often powerful, yet clunky devices. The Black Shark 5 Pro aims to deliver serious horsepower without the usual annoyances.
An iPad using Stage Manager in iPadOS 16.

Here’s why Stage Manager only works on M1 iPads

Here’s why Stage Manager only works on M1 iPads

Stage Manager is one of the best features in iPadOS 16. But why does it only work on M1 iPads?
iOS 16 on stage at WWDC 2022.

7 crucial iOS 16 features that Apple didn’t tell you about

7 crucial iOS 16 features that Apple didn’t tell you about

The upcoming iOS 16 is brimming with some major UI design overhauls and feature upgrades. Here's a list of seven additional upgrades that flew under the radar.
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The GT Neo 3T proves just how bad Realme’s phone addiction is

The GT Neo 3T proves just how bad Realme’s phone addiction is

Realme has always made a lot of smartphones. But the GT Neo 3T is the tipping point — and not in a good way.
An example of 3D Touch on an iPhone.

iOS 16 is a perfect excuse to bring 3D Touch back to iPhones

iOS 16 is a perfect excuse to bring 3D Touch back to iPhones

While 3D Touch is not the most successful tech advancement that Apple has made in the last decade, I believe it is time for the feature to return.
Examples of Apple's iOS 16 lock screen customizations.

iOS 16’s new lock screen may ruin the best thing about it

iOS 16’s new lock screen may ruin the best thing about it

Apple has revamped the lock screen in iOS 16, but having too much control over the design and amount of information on hand isn't always a good thing.
iPhone being used as a Mac webcam.

Apple’s iPhone workaround doesn’t excuse bad MacBook webcams

Apple’s iPhone workaround doesn’t excuse bad MacBook webcams

Your iPhone is now a hi-res webcam for your Mac. It's neat! But that doesn't mean Apple can excuse itself from a 720p webcam on a $1,300 laptop in 2022.
Worker looking up at 5G tower against a cloudy sky.

Popular 5G myths you need to stop believing

Popular 5G myths you need to stop believing

Is 5G dangerous around airports? Is it going to replace Wi-Fi? We had experts debunk some of the biggest 5G myths. Here's what they said.