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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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?
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’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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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?
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.
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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.