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Galaxy S25 Edge leak says it will not skimp on power, but that worries me

An overclocked Galaxy Snapdragon 8 Elite is rumored to power the Galaxy S25 Edge, but that could be a reason to be worried. Here's why!
The back of the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra.

Is the Galaxy S25 Ultra zoom the best? I tested it and it’s close

Does the Galaxy S25 Ultra camera with its 100x space zoom have the best zoom on a smartphone in the US? I tested it and it's very close, here's what I found!
Scanning a QR code using a phone.

This tech can end QR code scams, if only Google and Apple pitch in

QR code phishing has emerged as a serious threat. A retrofit variation that uses cryptographic security and can even work offline might just be the solution.
The Galaxy S25 Plus and Pixel 9 Pro next to each other

I tested the Galaxy S25 Plus and Pixel 9 Pro cameras, it’s no contest

The Galaxy S25 Plus and Pixel 9 Pro both cost $1,000 but they have very different camera performance. I tested both and discovered that the winner is clear.
Representation of an AI chatbot giving smoking advice on a phone.

Can an AI chatbot help you quit smoking? It can, with lots of caution

AI chatbots can offer helpful quitting advice to smokers more often than not. But as per research, they still serve misinformation and often omit crucial tips.
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra's camera.

This is why I love Circle to Search on the Galaxy S25 series

The Galaxy S24 series introduced Circle to Search to Android phones, but the Galaxy S25 series makes it even better with this feature.
The Paragonix BaroGuard cooler.

The amazing story of how a cooler and app have transformed organ transplants

What started as a conversation about a new app, became a story about how new technology from a company called Paragonix has transformed organ transplants.
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra's camera.

I like the Galaxy S25 Ultra far more than I expected to

I thought the Galaxy S25 Ultra would prove to just be another iterative upgrade from Samsung, but I was wrong. Here's why I like it more than I expected to.
The Xiaomi 14 Ultra's camera.

The phone I’m most excited about in 2025 is not an iPhone

The next iPhone models are definitely in my mind, but there's one phone I'm even more excited to try, and it's the Xiaomi 15 Ultra. Here's why.
OnePlus Open in Emerald Dusk showing Flexion Hinge standing up.

This upcoming phone could be the best foldable this year

There's a new folding phone coming in a few weeks, and it is shaping up to be the best folding phone this year. Here's why it'll challenge Samsung and Google.
Prakhar Khanna holding the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra.

This One UI 7 update just made my Galaxy S25 Ultra way more fun

Good Lock's updated Home Up module brings new ways to experiement with your home screen on the Galaxy S25 series, and I'm hooked.
A person wearing the Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra.

How I fell in love with the massive Galaxy Watch Ultra

I put the Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra on when I started using the Galaxy S25 Ultra, but little did I know the way I felt about it would dramatically change.
A person holding the Apple iPhone 15 Plus.

Why AppleCare+ is essential for your iPhone, even as a subscription

Even though Apple is rumored to be switching AppleCare+ to a subscription-only model, I still think it's an essential part of owning an iPhone. Here's why.
Close up of the camera on the iPhone 16 Pro and Pixel 9 Pro.

Phone cameras are so good, they’ve finally replaced my camera for work

After a decade of lugging a big camera around on my back, I decided that enough was enough. Here are the devices that enabled me to leave it at home for work!
The Galaxy S25 Plus in Navy vs the OnePlus 13 in Blue

I tested the Galaxy S25 Plus and OnePlus 13 cameras, this one wins

Despite smartphones like the , , and costing more, the $1,000 price point has still proven to be the ultimate fighting challenge of the smartphone industry. While some companies offer smartphones above this price, these are dubbed as ultra-premium flagship smartphones, and the flagship smartphone market is determined by the best that a company can […]
A person holding the Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra.

There’s another new Ultra phone coming, and we’ve tried it out

The Zenfone 12 Ultra is the latest phone from Asus, and given its name can it compete with the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra? We've found out in our hands-on review.
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra's camera.

This is the silliest Galaxy S25 Ultra controversy yet

A video shows the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra's camera rings are not part of the glass rear panel, but should you be worried about it?
The OnePlus 13's camera.

OnePlus is killing it, but it still needs to fix this problem with its phones

The OnePlus 13 has already set an impossible standard for Android phones this year, but this is the one thing that OnePlus still needs to solve with its phones.
A person wearing the Fossil Gen 5e smartwatch.

Heart disease kills the most Americans every year — smartwatches might save us

The American Heart Association says heart diseases are the leading cause of death in the US. Experts tell Digital Trends that smartwatches can offer a lifeline.
The header image for the OuttaFocus column, showing the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra.

This terrible Samsung camera ruined my day out

Equipped with the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra and an old Samsung digital camera, I had a day out taking photos. One of them ruined it.
The The back of the Galaxy S25 Ultra Magnetic Charging Cover attached to the phone and the box

Every Samsung Galaxy S25 owner should buy this wireless charging case

If you're planning to use wireless charging with your Galaxy S25 Plus, here's why you need this official case that offers protection and adds magnets.
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge cameras

Samsung’s Galaxy S25 Edge shows what the Galaxy S25 series should have been

Samsung's new slim phone was partially announced alongside the Galaxy S25 series, but here's why the Galaxy S25 Edge is what the Galaxy S25 should have been.
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra and Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max's cameras.

There’s a clear winner in our Galaxy S25 Ultra vs iPhone 16 Pro Max camera test

Can the new Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra beat the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max in a camera comparison? We found out, and it was clear which phone won.
The Galaxy S25 Plus in Navy vs the OnePlus 13 in Blue

Hey Samsung — I wish you had copied this OnePlus 13 feature

The Galaxy S25 series are extremely polished phones, but a key competitor shows what they're missing. Here's the OnePlus 13 features Samsung should have copied.
A person wearing the Casio Ring Watch.

Casio’s tiny Ring Watch is completely mad and I adore it

Yes, Casio's Ring Watch is a real watch you wear on your finger, not your wrist. It's as mad as it sounds, and I've been wearing it.
The back of the Galaxy S25 Ultra Kindsuit Leather Case in Camel in the hand

Samsung’s new vegan leather Galaxy S25 Ultra case is already my favorite

If you're looking for a case for the new Galaxy S25 Ultra, look no further: this is why I'm loving Samsung's new vegan leather Kindsuit case!
Apple iPhone X Review

The iPhone 4 SE situation is insane

The iPhone SE 4 is being talked about a lot, but the conversation is centered around one particular screen feature, and the situation is getting ridiculous.
Homepage of DeepSeek's mobile AI app.

DeepSeek’s censorship is a warning shot — and a wake-up call

DeepSeek has upset the top echelons of the AI order, with a dash of Chinese censorship. Experts tell us there is more to the picture than just world filtering.
Samsung Galaxy S25 series phones in the hands of a person.

This is the best Samsung Galaxy S25 color you should buy

Buying the Galaxy S25 series? The base and Plus come in seven colors, while the Ultra comes in seven other colors. Which should you buy? Here's the answer!
A person taking the OnePlus 13 out of a pocket.

The OnePlus 13 has already set an impossible standard for Android phones in 2025

I've used the OnePlus 13 for six weeks and after using many other new phones — including Galaxy S25 Ultra — this is why it's still my favorite Android phone.
The Now Brief icon on the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra's home screen.

My Galaxy S25 Ultra almost prompted an existential crisis

After five days with the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra, the new AI-powered Now Brief feature prompted me to face a rather uncomfortable truth I hadn't expected.
The Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max and the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra's screens.

Samsung may be about to score a double victory over Apple — here’s how

Rumors claim that Samsung will score a double victory over Apple this year. But does that matter, and are we valuing the wrong things in the tech world?
White OnePlus 13R held in hand over blue OnePlus 12R.

Is the OnePlus 13R’s camera worth an extra $100? I found out

The OnePlus 13R has a new camera and better algorithms over the OnePlus 12R. But does this justify the $100 price hike? I found out!
A person holding the OnePlus 13.

The OnePlus 13 has ruined Android phones for me

The OnePlus 13 has been my Android phone of choice for so many weeks, and I don't know how any other phone will match it for stickiness. Here's why.