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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?
A person holding the Nothing Phone 2.

The most interesting Android phone brand is making me nervous

Nothing is making me nervous. The Nothing Phone 2 maker has been diversifying in a way few expected, and I don't know what it means for the future.
Anker Nano 30W Power Bank with USB-C in green with a green iPhone 15.

I found the perfect iPhone 15 accessory, and it’s only $50

There are lots of accessories you can buy for the iPhone 15. But if you have $50 and want one of the coolest, we have a great recommendation.
The back of a blue iPhone 15 Pro.

I have 7 tips to help you take great pictures with your iPhone

You don’t need to be a professional photographer to take good-looking photos from your iPhone. Here are seven iPhone camera tips you need to know!
Google Pixel 8 Pro in a case showing off a custom AI generated wallpaper.

10 amazing AI wallpapers I made with the Google Pixel 8

Google's new Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro have plenty of great new features, including an AI wallpaper generator. Here's what it looks like in action!
The Google Pixel 8 Pro with its Thermometer app open.

I used the Google Pixel 8 Pro’s weirdest feature. I’m not impressed

Google added great new features on the new Pixel 8 Pro. But one of the strangest ones is the addition of a temperature sensor, so we tried it out.
The Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max and iPhone 14 Pro seen from the back.

Is the iPhone 15 Pro Max camera as good as Apple says? I found out

Is the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max the best iPhone camera ever? We put it up against the iPhone 14 Pro's camera to find out, and it's really close battle.
A person holding the Google Pixel 8, showing the back of the phone.

I took these pictures with the Google Pixel 8, but you won’t believe me

I shot a series of photos using the Google Pixel 8, then edited them with Magic Editor. The results made me say wow, and I think you'll see why.
An Apple Watch Ultra 2 showing the Double Tab icon in Smart Stack.

I tried Double Tap on my Apple Watch. Here’s why I love it

Double Tap is a promising new feature for the Apple Watch Series 9 and Apple Watch Ultra 2. I used it on my Apple Watch, and I love it. Here's why.
A close-up of the iPhone 14 Pro's camera module.

My iPhone just blew me away — and it’s not the new iPhone 15 Pro

Apple wants you get the fancy new iPhone 15 Pro Max. I took the iPhone 14 Pro to one of the world’s harshest places, and it stunned pro photojournalists.
Google Pixel 8 Pro in white and blue.

Don’t buy the Google Pixel 8 — 5 reasons to wait for the Pixel 9

Google has revealed its Pixel 8 lineup, but you may want to hold off until next year. Why? We could see some exciting things with the Google Pixel 9.
Google Pixel 8 in blue and white.

There’s a problem with these 10 Google Pixel 8 features

The Google Pixel 8, Pixel 8 Pro, and Pixel Watch 2 all look quite promising. But many of their coolest features have an annoying problem.
The Google Pixel 7a in a person's hand.

There’s a cheap Pixel phone you should buy, and it’s not the Google Pixel 8

The new Google Pixel 8 is the cheapest new Pixel phone, but don't forget there's an even cheaper — and still really good — Pixel phone out there.
Official artwork for Android 14 on a Pixel 7a.

I’ve been using Android 14 for months. Here’s why you’re going to love it

Android 14 doesn't offer a feature changelog that takes up a few volumes, but it makes subtle changes where it matters -- and without any major bugs to boot.
Ugreen 300W GaN fast charger with four USB-C and one USB-A port in hand held against pink and yellow flowers.

This is the fastest phone and laptop charger I’ve ever used. Here’s why you need it

I've been using a 300W charger from Ugreen. It's wickedly fast, incredibly well-built, and an accessory you absolutely need.
Someone holding up the pink Google Pixel 8, while also wearing a pink shirt.

The Google Pixel 8’s AI photo features are amazing — and a little scary

The Google Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro have some amazing AI photo editing tools, but I think you need to be careful when you use them. This is why.
Promotional image from Google showing a person wearing the Google Pixel Watch 2.

Don’t listen to Google. The Pixel Watch 2 isn’t a smartwatch at all

Google may call the Pixel Watch 2 a smartwatch, but once again, it hasn't treated it as one. It's time we thought about it differently.
iPhone 15 Pro in hand.

The iPhone 15 Pro’s biggest upgrade is hiding in plain sight

The iPhone 15 Pro has a lot of nice upgrades. It has a faster processor, improved cameras, etc. But my favorite upgrade is something you can't see.
A person holding the Google Pixel 7 Pro, showing the back of the phone.

I revisited the Pixel 7 Pro. Now, I’m nervous about the Pixel 8 Pro

I've been using the Google Pixel 7 Pro again, and it has showed me the one thing the forthcoming Pixel 8 Pro needs if it's going to succeed this year.
The folded Tecno Phantom V Fold and Tecno Phantom V Flip.

These two Android foldables cost less than one Galaxy Z Fold 5

You know the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 costs $1,800, but did you also know there's a way to get two foldable phones for the same price? Let me enlighten you.
OtterBox Figura Series case on an iPhone 15 Pro showing the Action button cover.

Before you buy an iPhone 15 Pro case, make sure it has this one thing

So, you have your brand new iPhone 15 Pro or iPhone 15 Pro Max and you're looking for a case. Make sure to double-check that your case has this one thing first!
iOS 17 StandBy widget feature showing on an iPhone 15 Pro Max.

These 7 apps make iOS 17’s StandBy mode even better

StandBy mode is one of the coolest new features in iOS 17. Here's how to make it even better with a few helpful apps!
Apple FineWoven case in Pacific Blue on a Natural Titanium iPhone 15 Pro.

Yes, Apple’s FineWoven iPhone 15 cases really are that bad

Apple has eliminated leather from its accessory offerings and has replaced it with FineWoven. But for the price, FineWoven is an overall disappointment.
iPhone 15 Pro in Natural Titanium held in hand in rose garden archway.

Got an iPhone 15 Pro? Make sure to change this one setting

Did you just get an iPhone 15 Pro? You may need to make some adjustments to the camera to make it work the way you want to.
The Apple Watch Series 9 with the Snoopy watch face.

Something strange is happening with my Apple Watch Series 9

The moment I put the Apple Watch Series 9 on my wrist, I noticed a subtle change between it and the Series 8 — and it's something Apple never mentioned.
A green iPhone 15 on a green bench.

After 3 days, I love these 4 things about the iPhone 15

I've only used iPhone Pros for the past few years. But after just a few days with the iPhone 15, I'm thoroughly impressed.
The Motorola Razr Plus doesn't have an always-on display that can be permanently active.

I’m sick of Motorola phones not having this one essential feature

I have enjoyed using some of Motorola's top phones recently, but have become increasingly annoyed by one missing feature: a true, permanent always-on display.
Clockwise from top: natural titanium iPhone 15 Pro, Nothing Phone 2, green iPhone 15, and Obsidian Black Google Pixel Fold.

4 things Android phones still do better than the iPhone 15

Apple has made some big improvements with the iPhone 15 lineup. Even so, there are a few things that Android phones still do better.
Apple NameDrop in action.

Here’s what iOS 17’s coolest feature looks like in action

The new iOS 17 has a few nifty features to check out, but one of them — NameDrop — is particularly impressive. Here's what it looks like in action.