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The cover screen on the Vivo X Flip.

I’ll be so angry if the Galaxy Z Flip 5 doesn’t have this feature

Samsung leads the compact folding phone race, but with the Galaxy Z Flip 5, it faces its toughest challenge yet. It needs one feature to succeed.
Apple Watch Ultra being worn showing off the Action Button.

The Apple Watch Ultra’s Action button should be better than this

The Action button is a big feature of the Apple Watch Ultra, but after finally experiencing it, I can't help but feel underwhelmed.
Google Pixel Fold in Obsidian open on Pixar Pier portrait mode.

I’ve used an iPhone for 14 years. The Pixel Fold made me want to stop

I've had every generation of iPhone, but the Google Pixel Fold has made me start reaching for it over the iPhone instead.
Google Pixel Fold in Obsidian open on Google News.

Something strange is happening with my Google Pixel Fold

The Google Pixel Fold has launched, and it isn't without issues. We're starting to experience a minor problem ourselves, and it's rather odd.
Moto G Stylus 5G 2023 with stylus popped out.

Steve Jobs was wrong. Having a stylus for your phone is great

Steve Jobs famously expressed his disdain for styluses in 2007, and most companies followed suit. But I think having a stylus for my phone is pretty great.
FeverPhone mobile app creator posing with the app on a phone.

Forget the Pixel 8 Pro — this app already has its coolest feature

Rumors say the Pixel 8 Pro will have a temperature sensor. But an app called FeverPhone is already measuring body temperatures — and with impressive results.
Angled view of OnePlus 11 Marble Odyssey Edition.

This is the most jaw-dropping Android phone I’ve seen in years

It's well-known that the OnePlus 11 is a great-looking phone. But the new Marble Odyssey color may be one of the most stunning Android phones I've ever seen.
iOS 17 Preview on iPHone display.

17 hidden iOS 17 features that you need to know about

iOS 17 is loaded with a ton of great features — including a bunch of hidden ones you may have missed. Here are 17 of our favorites!
A concept of spatial FaceTime from Apple Vision Pro mixed reality headset running on iPhone.

I hope Apple brings this Vision Pro feature to the iPhone

Apple Vision Pro offers many unique 3D experiences, but the one I wish to be available on other devices, including the iPhone and the iPad, is spatial FaceTime.
Google Pixel Tablet in white, attached to the dock.

I love the Google Pixel Tablet — but there’s a catch

The Pixel Tablet is a two-in-one product, but like so many of its type, it only manages to nail one half of the brief. The other half just can't keep up.
The front of the TCL NXTWEAR S, with the sunglasses accessory attached.

These AR glasses answer a big question about the Apple Vision Pro headest

The way TCL's NXTWEAR S smartglasses deal with corrective lenses for spectacle wearers helps answer one of the big questions about the Apple Vision Pro.
A person wearing the Stat Health Stat in-ear wearable.

This isn’t an AirPod — it’s a wearable unlike any I’ve seen before

This wearable may go in your ear, but unlike an AirPod, it's designed to help people suffering from debilitating dizziness rehabilitate and live normal lives.
The Pixel Fold with its open screen.

I’m looking forward to the Pixel Fold, but I probably shouldn’t be

The Pixel Fold should be one of the device highlights of the year, but concerns about this important product are threatening to ruin my excitement.
A person is watching a movie using the Apple Vision Pro.

The Apple Vision Pro has given VR its iPhone moment

Does the Apple Vision Pro's high price matter? Not when it's already given VR its iPhone moment and changed the market forever -- even before it's come out.
The iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Plus, iPhone 14 Pro, and iPhone 14 Pro Max all lying on a table.

Should you buy the iPhone 14 or wait for the iPhone 15?

Every year, new iPhones make it hard to know which to pick up. Here's what you need to know about the iPhone 14 and how it compares to the iPhone 15.
Person wearing Apple Watch showing Sleep Tracking information.

The Apple Watch’s worst feature isn’t getting better with watchOS 10

Apple's watchOS 10 update has a lot of big changes for the Apple Watch. But it also fails to address the smartwatch's worst feature.
Nothing Phone 1 with Glyph lights active.

The Nothing Phone 2 needs these 4 things to be a killer Android phone

The Nothing Phone 2 is less than a month away from launch, and it should be a good upgrade. But it needs to fix its predecessor's flaws to really shine.
Google Pixel 7a and Samsung Galaxy A54 cameras

I did a Pixel 7a camera test — and it’s bad news for Samsung

Both Samsung and Google have budget versions of their Galaxy and Pixel series devices, respectively. How do their cameras stack up against each other?
A person holding the Vivo X Fold 2.

This foldable phone has something I’ve never seen before

The Vivo X Fold 2 has a feature no other big-screen foldable we can buy has, but it's not strictly new tech, and it's probably on the phone in your pocket too.
A person wearing Apple's Vision Pro headset.

The one big mistake Apple made with its Vision Pro headset

Apple made a big mistake in not showing regular people wearing its Vision Pro headset — something Samsung proved nearly a decade ago with its own VR gadget.
iOS 17 logo on an iPhone, Android logo on an Android phone.

The 6 biggest iOS 17 features that Apple stole from Android

Apple announced iOS 17 last week, with some cool new features coming later this year. But a few of those things will look very familiar to Android users.
ios 17 11 features i cant wait to use on my iphone mashup

11 features in iOS 17 that I can’t wait to use on my iPhone

Apple announced plenty of iOS 17 features during WWDC 2023. But these 11 are the ones I'm looking forward to the most.
apple fixed my biggest problem with iphone 14 pro max 1443

Apple finally fixed my biggest problem with the iPhone 14 Pro Max

Poor battery life has been plaguing the iPhone 14 Pro Max for months. But it looks like things are finally getting better.
A person holding a partially open Galaxy Z Fold 4.

I know how Samsung can make the Galaxy Z Fold 5 perfect

I've been using the Galaxy Z Fold 4 again, and my time with it and a few of its competitors has shown me all Samsung needs to do to make the Z Fold 5 perfect.
AI render of an online bad actor

Worried about the FBI’s deepfake warning? Follow these expert tips

The FBI says deepfake crimes are rising. We talked to experts across the board, and they have some critical advice to keep you safe in a hostile online world.
The back of the Motorola Razr Plus, propped up on a wooden floor.

Motorola has killed the Razr’s most iconic feature — and I’m glad

Motorola has struck gold with the new Razr Plus design, and it's all due to finally forgetting the past. Here's why this is an essential move for the brand.
Multiwindow on Galaxy S23 Ultra (on left) and multiwindow with popup window on Oppo Find X6 Pro (on right).

iOS 17: Apple didn’t add the one feature I’ve been waiting for

With Android, you get features like pop-up window and multiwindow, but none of that is available on iOS.
Android App Timer on Google Pixel 6a and iOS App Limit on iPhone 11.

Android is still beating the iPhone in a small (but important) way

The longstanding battle between Android and iOS may never end, but Android takes the win with one feature that iOS just can't match.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold and books

Why I replaced my Kindle with an $1,800 Android phone

Look, I’m not telling you to ditch your cheap Kindle and buy an uber-expensive Samsung foldable. I’m just saying that the Galaxy Z Fold 4 is a great Kindle.
Someone wearing the Apple Watch Ultra with the Wayfinder face.

I thought I would hate the Apple Watch Ultra, but I love it

Since it was announced, I thought I would hate the Apple Watch Ultra's big, bulky design. But I finally tried one for myself — and now I love it.
iMessage stickers in iOS 17

iOS 17 isn’t the iPhone update I was hoping for

iOS 17 is bringing a lot of good features and changes to the iPhone. Still, I can't help but feel underwhelmed with what we got.
The back of the red Motorola Razr Plus.

Motorola did something ridiculous to its new Razr phones

Motorola's new Razr folding smartphones look like winners, except the company has made an odd decision with the device's names, and its very confusing.
A person holding the Realme 11 Pro+.

This cheap Android phone is one of the best I’ve used in 2023

The Realme 11 Pro+ does something most other cheap phones can't. It delivers on the promise of its specs, and shows what cheap phones should be like.
The Siri activation animation on an iPhone running iOS 14.

Apple didn’t make Siri a ChatGPT killer at WWDC — and that scares me

Thanks to ChatGPT and other services, the AI race is hotter than ever. But Apple and Siri are still noticeably absent — and it's not a good look.