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Apple Fitness Plus on an Apple TV, with an iPhone 16 Pro Max.

I tried Apple Fitness Plus as a beginner and loved what I found

After three months using Apple Fitness Plus, I've learned a lot about the devices you need, the workouts, the trainers, and if it's worth a subscription or not.
A person holding the open Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold.

5 phones you should buy instead of the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold

The Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold is one of the best folding phones around. But before you buy it, here are five other phones you should consider first.
The Dexcom Stelo on the back of an arm

I tried the Dexcom Stelo, one of the best mobile gadgets for tracking your glucose

CGMs have saved my life after a heart attack four years ago. I recently tried the Dexcom Stelo OTC CGM, and it's been mighty impressive.
Pixel Studio tools on a Pixel.

I tested Google Gemini and Apple Intelligence. Here’s which one you should use

Google has given Apple an AI roadmap it should use as it creates Apple Intelligence. Whether it learns from the good and the bad is open to debate.
Rose Quartz Pixel 9 Pro on a peppermint background.

I’ve had the Google Pixel 9 Pro for three months. Here’s why I still love it

The Google Pixel 9 Pro is one of 2024's best smartphones. How does it hold up over three months after its release?
iPhone 16 Pro next to the OPPO Find X8 Pro on a bed of pebbles

Can this Android phone camera beat the iPhone 16 Pro? I flew to Bali to find out

You may not have heard of the Oppo Find X8 Pro, but after spending a week in Bali comparing it to the iPhone 16 Pro, it's my new favorite camera phone.
The Vivo X200's camera module.

This Vivo phone has the most exquisite camera design I’ve seen

The Vivo X200 may not be the flagship, but Vivo has outdone itself with the camera module's design. Here's all the news about it and the Vivo X200 Pro.
The OnePlus Nord 4 and OnePlus Buds Pro 3, Google Pixel 9 Pro and Google Pixel Buds 3, Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max with Airpods Pro 2, and Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra with Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro.

I tried 4 of the best earbud and phone combos. Here’s which one you should use

I tried the top wireless earbuds with matching phones to find out if brand loyalty matters, or if you can mix and match without concern.
Side frontal view of Red Magic 10 Pro.

The Red Magic 10 Pro is 2024’s best smartphone deal you haven’t heard of

The Red Magic 10 Pro has the specs and design of a $1,000 flagship phone for the cool price of $650. Here's what makes it so darn impressive.
A person holding an iPhone 16 Pro Max in a Casetify Ultra Bounce case.

This is the wildest rugged iPhone case I’ve used, and I love it

The Casetify Ultra Bounce case has one of the wildest designs I've seen on a rugged case, and it has the toughness to back the looks up too.
The My Classic app on an iPhone 16 showing the iPod interface.

I’m obsessed with this app that turned my iPhone into a retro iPod

Wish you could relive the days of the early 2000s? I found an app that transformed my iPhone 16 into an old-school iPod, and I love it.
Oppo Find X8 Pro laying flat on a table.

This phone highlights what Google and Samsung need to fix with their cameras in 2025

The Google Pixel 9 Pro and Galaxy S24 Ultra both have excellent cameras, but a new phone shows exactly how Google and Samsung need to improve in 2025.
The vertical app drawer in One UI 7.

The One UI 7 beta fixes one of my biggest annoyances with Samsung phones

Samsung's One UI 7 beta is here with a lot of big changes — including one I've waited years for.
Testing the Holafly (left), Airalo (middle) and Nomad (right) eSIMs on the Oppo Find X8 series

I tested three travel eSIMs on a trip. It was more complicated than I thought

If you're traveling abroad, how do you stay connected? Do you use a travel eSIM, a local SIM, or your own carrier? I tested three eSIMs on a trip to find out.
Promotional image for OuttaFocus. Image of two smartphones.

How the iPhone 16 won the battle of the camera button

Two new smartphones approach secondary camera controls in very different ways, forcing me to choose between a futuristic option or the luxury of a button.
The Xiaomi 14 Ultra and Oppo Find X8 Pro's cameras.

This new Android phone almost beat my favorite smartphone camera of 2024

Can the Oppo Find X8 Pro's impressive camera beat my favorite camera phone of 2024 in a major test? I found out, and was surprised at how close it was.
Four iPhone exclusive apps and associated widgets on an iPhone 16 Pro homescreen

6 excellent iPhone apps that I wish were available on Android

The iPhone launched the world of apps, and many apps used to be iPhone only. Most are now on Android, but here are six iPhone apps I miss when I use Android.
An iPhone 6S alongside an iPhone 16 Pro.

I did an iPhone 16 Pro vs. iPhone 6s camera test, and the results blew me away

A decade later, a dusty iPhone 6s came out of the drawer. It went against the iPhone 16 Pro, landed a few solid blows, and won a retro fanatic's heart.
The Apple iPhone SE (2022) and Apple iPhone SE (2020) together.

The iPhone SE 4 is going to be a bigger deal than you think

We can expect a new iPhone in just a matter of months with an iPhone SE 4. Here's why it's likely going to be a bigger deal than you think.
The Apple Watch Series 10 and Pixel Watch 3 on one wrist

I walked a mile with the Apple Watch Series 10 and Pixel Watch 3. Here are the surprising results

I took two of the latest smartwatches — the Apple Watch Series 10 and Pixel Watch 3 — for a mile-long walk. Here's what happened.
Oura RIng 4 and Galaxy Ring in the hand.

I used Oura’s and Samsung’s latest smart rings. This one is my favorite

I've used the latest Oura Ring 4 and Samsung's Galaxy Ring for several weeks. There are many similarities and a few differences, but this is the one I'd pick.
Someone holding the iPhone 16 Pro.

5 phones you should buy instead of the iPhone 16 Pro

Considering picking up an iPhone 16 Pro? Before you spend your hard-earned cash, here are a few alternatives you should look at first.
Screenshot of map schematic for Wayfinding app.

How two apps are turning smartphones into navigation devices for the blind

A team of researchers has built two apps that only need the sensors fitted inside a phone to help blind people navigate buildings. Here's how they work.
Amazon Kindle (2024) in Matcha Green.

Don’t waste your money. The basic Kindle is the only Kindle you need

Are the expensive Kindles tempting? Absolutely. But you must resist reaching for your wallet, as the basic Amazon Kindle is all you're likely to ever need.
A JetBlue airplane at the airport gate.

I’ve flown over a million miles. Here are 5 things I can’t travel without

I've flown over a million miles in my lifetime, and there are five things I take on each trip. Here's what they are and how they'll transform your next trip.
A person holding the Clicks Keyboard case.

Clicks changed my mind about using a keyboard with my iPhone 16

Typing on the new, revised Clicks Keyboard case for the iPhone 16 has changed my mind about using a physical keyboard with my touchscreen phone.
The Tecno Camon 30 Premier's camera.

How one company is putting an end to inaccurate skin tones in smartphone photos

Smartphone company Tecno is creating Universal Tone — a system that aims to finally bring an end to inaccurate skin tones in your photos.
An Apple Pencil Pro being held in a person's left hand with squeeze controls showing on an iPad mini 7 on top of a MacBook Pro keyboard.

I got an Apple Pencil Pro for my new iPad and found a big problem

The Apple Pencil Pro is a fantastic stylus, but it feels like Apple's designers forgot about left-handed people.
Someone holding the Oppo Find X8, showing the back of the phone.

The Oppo Find X8 is exactly the smartphone I’ve been waiting for

There's no such thing as a perfect smartphone, and there never will be. But in this moment, the Oppo Find X8 is precisely the kind of phone I'm looking for.
Clicking. Pictures using XP4N Camera app on iPhone.

This app turned my iPhone into a vintage photography powerhouse

The iPhone's stock camera app is a processing nightmare. If you crave the joy of film capture, this app pours the Hasselblad XPAN energy into your clicks.
OnePlus Pad 2 used as a wireless Windows monitor, kept in front of a Keychron K2V2 mechanical keyboard and Logitech MX Master 3S on a table.

How I made my Android tablet better than a Windows laptop

Android tablets can't match laptops. Here's how I made my OnePlus Pad 2 not just as good, but better than a Windows laptop.

I learned 4 things that will change my photography forever

I've been stuck in a creative rut when taking photos of cars, something I love to do, and an automotive photographer showed me where I could improve.
A person holding the Xiaomi 14 Ultra.

My favorite smartphone camera of 2024 isn’t made by Apple or Google

After using it to take dozens of photos for a series of stories, the Xiaomi 14 Ultra has cemented its place as my favorite camera phone of the year. Here's why.
Someone holding the Lava Agni 3 smartphone.

I traveled 8,000 miles to get an Android phone unlike any I’ve used before

A recent work trip saw me travel 8,000-plus miles to India and get hands-on time with the Lava Agni 3 — a phone unlike any other I've used this year.