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Blue Titanium (left) and Natural Titanium iPhone 15 Pros on a concrete bench.

4 AI features I want in my next iPhone

Whether you love it or hate it, AI is here to stay, and even Apple is looking into it. Here are some AI features I would love to see on the iPhone.
The iPhone 15 Pro Max inside the Adore June pouch.

I figured out how to protect my iPhone without an ugly case

I don't want a case on my iPhone 15 Pro Max, but I still want to give it a fighting chance of survival. This is what I chose to help protect it.
A person holding the Apple iPhone 15 Plus and iPhone 14 Plus

No, you really don’t need the iPhone 15

The iPhone 15 is this year's latest and greatest iPhone. But here's a little secret: You probably don't need it at all.
Close-up of the Action button on the iPhone 15 Pro Max.

10 awesome things you can do with the iPhone 15 Pro Action button

The Action button found on the iPhone 15 Pro series is a lot more powerful than it looks on the surface. Here are 10 cools ways to use it.
The Google Pixel 8 with the Google Pixel 7 and Pixel 6.

Google’s Pixel phones are in trouble

Google's Pixel phones are great, especially the new Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro. But they're also facing serious problems that are hard to overlook.
ECG app on the Fitbit Charge 6.

Subscriptions are quickly ruining fitness trackers

There's a plethora of excellent fitness trackers to choose from in 2023. But so many of them coming with pesky subscriptions — and I'm sick of it.
Galaxy S23 FE next to a iPhone 15 Pro Max.

Can an Android phone replace my iPhone? I found out

Does Samsung's newest Android phone offer enough for this iPhone owner to make the switch? I used it to find out. Here's what happened.
The MediaTek Dimensity 9300 processor in a case.

I’m anxious and excited about this bonkers, industry-changing phone chip

MediaTek has taken a risk with its latest flagship phone processor by throwing out the established rule book. This is why I'm anxious and excited about it.
iPad Air 4

Apple needs to fix the iPad

Apple's iPads are some of the best tablets you can buy. But there's also a lingering problem with them, and Apple needs to fix it.
The back of the Apple iPhone 15 Plus.

The iPhone 16 already sounds incredible

We may have just gotten the iPhone 15, but the iPhone 16 rumors are starting to make the rounds. Here's why it could be a very exciting upgrade next year.
WhatsApp logo on a phone held in hand.

WhatsApp used to be one of my favorite apps. Now, I can’t stand it

After starting out as a hub of meaningful conversations, WhatsApp has now devolved into a digital billboard filled with spam messages and unnecessary features.
The G-Shock GW-9500 Mudman on some mud and grass.

I wore a G-Shock watch that rivals the Apple Watch Ultra 2

I left my Apple Watch Ultra at home and wore a new G-Shock Mudman instead, and I saw how it could possibly replace Apple's big smartwatch.
iPhone 15 Pro in Casetify Nothing Case (left) and a Nothing Phone 2 side-by-side.

I turned my iPhone into one of 2023’s coolest Android phones

Want to make your iPhone look like one of the coolest Android phones from this year? I'll show you how.
Samsung Galaxy S23 FE Mint Green color along with a coaster and leaf in the front.

You need to hear the crazy origin story behind this Samsung phone

The Galaxy S23 FE is the latest in Samsung's FE model range, but what does FE mean? Sure, it stands for Fan Edition, but how it came about is crazy.
An iPhone 15 Pro in Blue Titanium (left) and Google Pixel 8 Pro in Porcelain showing camera modules.

I tested the Pixel 8 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro. This one has the best camera

Google and Apple both have flagship phones with the Pixel 8 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro, respectively. But which one takes better photos? I found out.
Hinge view of OnePlus Open foldable phone.

2023’s newest folding phone is already putting Samsung to shame

The OnePlus Open is one of the newest folding phones to hit the scene — and it's already beating Samsung in a big way.
A person holding the Oura Ring in the Equinox Ring Cover.

I did something ridiculous to my Oura Ring

There's a case for the Oura Ring, and as weird as it may first sound, it actually makes a lot of sense. I've tried one out.
A person holding the Google Pixel 8 Pro horizontally.

This one Google Pixel 8 Pro feature is driving me crazy

So far, the Google Pixel 8 Pro has been a really enjoyable phone. But there's one feature that's driving me crazy.
A person folding up the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5.

How a tiny, fun phone changed my mind about foldables

I returned to the Galaxy Z Flip 5, and feared it may make me yearn for the Galaxy Z Fold 5, but it did not. Here's why it has changed my mind about foldables.
A person holding the Apple iPhone 15 Plus and Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max.

I did an iPhone 15 Pro Max camera test and the results shocked me

How different is the camera on the iPhone 15 Pro Max from that on the iPhone 15 Plus? I put the two against each other to find out, and the results shocked me.
The Motorola Razr 40's cover screen, with the Moo character.

Why this cheap folding phone from Motorola is a must buy

If you want your next phone to be fun, exciting, and a bit futuristic — all without breaking the bank — then you need to look at the Motorola Razr (2023).
A person wearing the TCL RayNeo Nxtwear S XR glasses.

I wore smart glasses that made me excited for the future

I'm really looking forward to having true smart glasses on my face, and wearing the TCL RayNeo Nxtwear S reminded me why I'm so excited.
iPhone 15 Pro in Natural Titanium held in hand in front of a wooden gate.

After a month with the iPhone 15 Pro, I love these 5 things the most

The iPhone 15 Pro has been out for over a month now. After weeks of using it, here's what I love the most about it.
OnePlus Open in Emerald Dusk showing camera bump.

For a $1,700 folding phone, the OnePlus Open has one big flaw

OnePlus recently released its first foldable, the OnePlus Open. While it's a pretty great device, there is one big flaw with the design.
A person wearing the Ultrahuman Ring Air, and holding a mug.

I made a normal person wear a smart ring. What happened was fascinating

I made my friend, a 'normal' person and not a tech journalist, wear a smart ring. What happened revealed a lot about how we need to think about wearables.
The Google Photos app running on a Google Pixel 8 Pro.

I just spent $100 on Google Photos for a ridiculous reason

Google Photos is one of the best cloud photo libraries around — and I just spent $100 on it for a very silly reason.
The Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max and iPhone 14 Pro showing the screens.

iPhone 16: 12 things I want to see in the next iPhone

It's not too early to start thinking about the Apple iPhone 16 series. Here are 12 things we hope to see in next year's iPhone family.
A person holding the Apple iPhone 15 Plus.

Apple did something with the iPhone 15 Plus that I didn’t expect

After the disappointment of the iPhone 14 Plus, Apple's careful work to improve the iPhone 15 Plus has made it a model to seriously consider this year.
Someone holding the Bay blue Google Pixel 8 Pro.

I refuse to buy the Google Pixel 8 Pro, and it’s all Google’s fault

The Google Pixel 8 Pro is out, and as a longtime Pixel fan, I should be frothing at the mouth to get it. Only, I'm actually annoyed. Here's why.
iPhone 15 Pro display with iPhone 15 Pro Max in background.

I was wrong about the iPhone 15 Pro

I thought I knew what to expect from the iPhone 15 Pro. But after using the phone for a while, I have a confession. I was dead wrong about it.
A person holding the Google Pixel 8.

There’s something about the Google Pixel 8 that worries me

I've had the Google Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro for a couple of weeks, and I quite like them. But there's something about them that worries me.
The Nike Globe watch face on the Apple Watch Series 9.

I’d love to buy an Apple Watch, but there’s something stopping me

The Apple Watch looks like it would be my perfect smartwatch, but I won't buy one for one very annoying reason.
USB-C port on Apple Pencil

The USB-C Apple Pencil fixes an iPad problem I’ve had for years

The Apple Pencil (USB-C) is a weird mix of omissions and conveniences. But beyond the value factor, it fixes an embarrassingly inconvenient design flaw.
The Google Pixel 8 Pro sitting upright on a park bench.

Is the Google Pixel 8’s Tensor G3 chip any good? We found out

Google's latest Tensor G3 chip on the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro is said to bring performance and AI improvements. But does it live up to the promise?