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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.
Diablo Immortal on the iPhone 13 Pro and the Asus ROG Phone 5.

Diablo Immortal shows gaming phones should be taken seriously

Diablo Immortal shows gaming phones should be taken seriously

We played Diablo Immortal on the iPhone 13 Pro and the Asus ROG Phone 5 to see if playing on a gaming phone really makes the game better.
A selection of different lock screens in iOS 16, as showcased at WWDC 2022.

Apple’s new iOS 16 lock screen is already better than anything on Android

Apple’s new iOS 16 lock screen is already better than anything on Android

Lock screen customization has been an Android staple for years. Apple's late to the party with iOS 16, but it has the best showing.
Urtopia

This e-bike does phone tech better than some phones

This e-bike does phone tech better than some phones

The carbon fiber Urtopia E-Bike comes with tech usually found on a phone, including a built-in 4G connection, voice control, and a fingerprint sensor.
Diablo Immortal loading screen on Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra.

Diablo Immortal rocks on the powerful Galaxy S22 Ultra

Diablo Immortal rocks on the powerful Galaxy S22 Ultra

Got a Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra, and wondering if all that power inside is enough to handle Diablo Immortal? It is, and this is what it's like.
magsafe charger illustration

The liberating, zen-like joy of keeping your phone on silent 24/7

The liberating, zen-like joy of keeping your phone on silent 24/7

The phone in your pocket is basically a hyper-optimized, always-on distraction machine -- but who says you have to let it steal your attention all day?
A child sits criss cross on the floor using a smartphone.

Choosing my kid’s first phone came with serious consequences

Choosing my kid’s first phone came with serious consequences

When my daughter was born 13 years ago, I never thought that choosing her technology platform would become one of those potentially life-altering decisions.
Boxes for an Apple Watch, iPhones, and Airpods sit on a desk.

Every phone company wants a walled garden as nice as Apple’s

Every phone company wants a walled garden as nice as Apple’s

Apple is famed for locking people into its ecosystem, the so-called walled garden, but other companies look on enviously. Here's why it's so successful.
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 and the Flip 3 together, showing their partially folded displays.

Hurray! Android phones don’t look like the iPhone anymore

Hurray! Android phones don’t look like the iPhone anymore

After years of copying Apple's designs and color schemes, Android phones have now struck out on their own -- we're all the better for it.
The privacy focused Murena phone.

Sorry Murena, a successful Android phone needs Google

Sorry Murena, a successful Android phone needs Google

Building an Android phone without Android's biggest selling point is a hard sell. Murena is one of the latest companies to tackle that challenge.
planet computers astro slide 5g hands on features price photos release date in hand keyboard

The Astro Slide phone is a throwback you’ll want to throw away

The Astro Slide phone is a throwback you’ll want to throw away

The Planet Computers Astro Slide 5G amps up the nostalgia with a slide-out physical keyboard, but the rest of the phone doesn't match the $912 price.
Apple Watch Series 7 sitting on top of an iPhone 13 Pro.

5 simple reasons the Apple Watch Series 7 stays on my wrist

5 simple reasons the Apple Watch Series 7 stays on my wrist

After just over six months with the Apple Watch Series 7, here are five simple reasons why the smartwatch is still on my wrist.
The Galaxy S22 Ultra's camera module.

I used Camera RAW on the S22 Ultra, and I’m never going back

I used Camera RAW on the S22 Ultra, and I’m never going back

We test Samsung's Camera RAW app on the Galaxy S22 Ultra, and see how its power makes for some stunning photography.
The Oura Ring worn on a man's finger, when winding a watch.

I’m committed to the Oura Ring, but our love may not last

I’m committed to the Oura Ring, but our love may not last

After six months with the third-generation Oura Ring, it has barely left my finger. This is what it has been like, and why I'm worried about its future.
A person holding a Moto G 5G and Blu F91 5G smartphone in each hand

Cheap Blu F91 5G and Moto G 5G fight for budget supremacy

Cheap Blu F91 5G and Moto G 5G fight for budget supremacy

Let's compare two of the latest budget smartphones, the Motorola Moto G 5G and the Blu F91 5G, after living with a flagship phone for a while.
Two iPhone 12s leaning on one another with matching Pokemon PopSockets.

My phone still has a PopSocket, and this is why I love it

My phone still has a PopSocket, and this is why I love it

While the popularity of PopSockets seems to have dwindled in the U.S., they're still one of the best phone accessories you can get for not a lot of money.
Hold holding three phones from three different carriers.

The sordid history of 5GE, or when 5G isn’t 5G at all

The sordid history of 5GE, or when 5G isn’t 5G at all

In the quest to deliver true 5G technology, carriers have tried every angle to promote 5G, but there's at least one case in which 5G isn't truly 5G.
An iPhone using the PictureThis app to correctly identify houseplants.

I tried 3 plant identification apps, and one was deadly

I tried 3 plant identification apps, and one was deadly

After comparing three plant ID apps with Apple's Visual Look Up and Google's Google Lens feature, I discovered one was a danger to my plants.
Person fixing an open iPhone with tool on a blue table.

You can fix your own iPhone screen, but you may not want to

You can fix your own iPhone screen, but you may not want to

Apple has surprised us with a new self-service repair program, but it's not the only option for getting your screen fixed -- and it may not even be the best.
BeReal app icon on an iPhone 13 Pro.

Call me a phony, but anti-Instagram app BeReal is too real for me

Call me a phony, but anti-Instagram app BeReal is too real for me

BeReal, a new social network, promises to show the unfiltered you, unlike other platforms. It's a lofty goal, but it turns out, not one that's easily achieved.
A white Samsung Galaxy S22 standing up.

Hidden camera tips all Galaxy S22 owners will want to try

Hidden camera tips all Galaxy S22 owners will want to try

The Samsung Galaxy S22 is brimming with some really useful camera and editing features that many people might not be aware of. These are our favorites.
The back of the Realme x Naruto GT Neo 3.

Realme’s Naruto special-edition phone is absolutely glorious

Realme’s Naruto special-edition phone is absolutely glorious

Realme has launched a special edition of the GT Neo 3 smartphone based around the popular manga Naruto, and it's everything we want a special edition to be.
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You don’t need a gaming phone to seriously love mobile games

You don’t need a gaming phone to seriously love mobile games

Mobile gaming can seem like a costly platform to get into due to high-priced gaming phones, but they aren't necessary to fall in love with the platform.
iPhone 12 Mini.

Small phones have had a chance, but we always go large

Small phones have had a chance, but we always go large

People are willing to do anything for small, premium phones -- except pay for them.
The Twitter app on the Sony XPeria 5 II.

A look into Texas’ controversial anti-censorship law HB 20

A look into Texas’ controversial anti-censorship law HB 20

Laws surrounding the first amendment are oftentimes messy as exampled by Texas' controversial internet anti-censorship law, House Bill 20.
The Withings ScanWatch Horizon sits on a wooden surface.

Withings ScanWatch Horizon stuns with elegant simplicity

Withings ScanWatch Horizon stuns with elegant simplicity

The $499 Horizon smartwatch is an analog beauty pared down to the essentials.
Realme GT Neo 3 with its box, showing the information on the back.

Watts don’t matter when fast charging your phone — time does

Watts don’t matter when fast charging your phone — time does

Do you care what wattage your phone charger churns out, and does it inform you how long it will take to charge the battery? No, and it's a big problem.
Microscope mode on the Realme GT 2 Pro used to capture a bud on the rubber plant.

Realme GT 2 Pro lets you unravel wonders of the micro world

Realme GT 2 Pro lets you unravel wonders of the micro world

The dedicated microscope camera on the Realme GT 2 Pro is a unique feature that allows you to probe into the marvels of nature at a micro level.
Hold holding three phones from three different carriers.

Back to where it started: Testing 5G in the Chicagoland area

Back to where it started: Testing 5G in the Chicagoland area

I tested 5G in Chicago, the city where the first 5G networks rolled out in the United States. The results were quite good.
Samsung Galaxy S22 and OnePlus 10 Pro

Camera shootout: Samsung Galaxy S22 vs. OnePlus 10 Pro

Camera shootout: Samsung Galaxy S22 vs. OnePlus 10 Pro

Samsung's Galaxy S22 lives under the shadow of its Ultra sibling, but it can hold its own against the pricier OnePlus 10 Pro. Here's how their cameras stack up.
Mockup renders of reference smartphones with Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1 and Snapdragon 7 Gen 1

Here are Qualcomm’s latest processors and new AR glasses

Here are Qualcomm’s latest processors and new AR glasses

Qualcomm is making strides through the mobile ecosystem with the new Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1, Snapdragon 7 Gen 1, and a pair of AR Smart Viewer glasses.
Huawei Watch GT 3 Pro on man's wrist in pocket.

Huawei Watch GT 3 Pro is a smartwatch ‘greatest hits’

Huawei Watch GT 3 Pro is a smartwatch ‘greatest hits’

The Huawei Watch GT 3 Pro takes many elements of other Huawei smartwatches and puts them inside a stunning, luxurious case. It's all very tempting.
The Vivo X80 Pro seen from the back, resting against a flower pot.

The camera will help you forgive the Vivo X80 Pro’s ugliness

The camera will help you forgive the Vivo X80 Pro’s ugliness

The Vivo X80 Pro's looks aren't its strong point, but the main camera's ability to take great photos makes up for it. We've tried the phone out.
Huawei P50 Pro and Honor Magic4 Pro seen from the back.

Honor vs. Huawei camera battle shows the master still rules

Honor vs. Huawei camera battle shows the master still rules

Honor was once part of Huawei, but now as an independent brand, it has the Magic4 Pro to challenge Huawei's P50 Pro for camera supremacy. Can it succeed?