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Nomad Base One Max charging an iPhone and an Apple Watch.

Here’s why the FBI says you should never use public phone chargers

Plugging your phone into a public charger at an airport or coffee shop can be convenient. But the FBI really doesn't want you to.
IOS 16.4.1 UPDATE.

Own an iPhone, iPad, or MacBook? Install this critical update right now

If you have an iPhone iPad, and/or MacBook, listen up: Apple's released security updates with fixes for serious bugs — and you need to download them now.
YouTube Premium on iPhone.

YouTube gives iOS users another reason to pay for Premium

YouTube Premium now supports higher 1080p bit rates for iOS, and added a few more features to help sweeten the extra cost.
The back of the OnePlus Pad tablet.

You can now preorder the OnePlus Pad for $99 … kind of

The OnePlus Pad is nearly here, but fans can pay to get a spot in line to buy one. If that sounds a little confusing, that's because it is.
An iPhone in front of plants showing information on the plants ahead.

Trusting mobile apps to identify plants might cost you your life

Smartphone apps can come in handy for identifying plant species, but when it comes to dealing with potentially toxic species, researchers suggest caution.
apple sued by baidu over fake ernie ai apps on app store office

Apple sued by Baidu over fake Ernie chatbot apps on App Store

Chinese tech giant Baidu has sued Apple and a number of app developers over fake versions of its AI chatbot appearing in the App Store.
iPhone 15 Pro in red.

Excited for the iPhone 15 Pro? You have to see these new renders

The iPhone 15 Pro has popped up online in the form of CAD-based renders, and from the looks of it, this one is quite some divisive eye candy.
Screenshots of Bing Chat running through the SwiftKey keyboard on Android.

Bing’s AI chatbot is now on your Android phone’s keyboard — here’s how to get it

Bing Chat has been integrated into a popular Android keyboard, giving users the ability to use the ChatGPT rival in just a few seconds.
Render of the Motorola Moto G Power 5G in a white color against a light purple background.

Moto G Power 5G adds a flagship feature to a budget phone

Motorola's Moto G Power range has long been known for its long battery life, but now Motorola is introducing a new feature — and it comes from flagship phones.
Apple AirPods Pro 2 sitting beside iPhone 14 and charging case.

This touchscreen AirPods case is the worst thing I’ve seen all week

A new Apple patent has revealed an AirPods case with a built-in touchscreen. And I have just one question. Why?
The cover screen on the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4.

Latest Galaxy Z Flip 5 leak shows a big screen upgrade

We know the Galaxy Z Flip 5 will likely have a bigger cover screen. Now, a new leak shows what it may actually look like.
The Google Pixel Table and the Speaker Dock seen from the back.

The Google Pixel Tablet just took a big step closer to release

A new piece of information suggests that the Pixel Tablet is finally launching sooner rather than later.
Samsung Galaxy S23 in Cream and a S21 in Phantom Violet

Own a Samsung phone? Install this update right away

Have a Samsung phone? A new security update is rolling out now — and you'll want to download it as soon as possible.
Expedia's ChatGPT feature.

Expedia wants you to plan your next vacation with ChatGPT

ChatGPT is everywhere. Now, the AI chatbot has made its way to the Expedia app.
Apple iPhone X screen upright on a table.

Apple may kill one of its most important iPhones with iOS 17

Apple's iOS 17 update will drop support for some of its more important older iPhones, including the one that changed everything.
Cloudy weather showing in iOS 15's weather app.

It’s not just you: the Apple Weather app is down

Stop trying to force quit apps or restart your phone, it isn't going to help. It's not just you, Apple's Weather app is having a tough time loading right now.
Promotional image showing the OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite.

The new OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite is perfect if you hate expensive phones

OnePlus's latest low-cost phone is the OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite, and it has launched alongside the equally cheap OnePlus Nord Buds 2. Here are all the details.
Promotional image with people taking a selfue using the Motorola Edge 40 Pro.

Forget the Pixel 7 and Galaxy S23 — the Motorola Edge 40 Pro is here

The new Motorola Edge 40 Pro has almost every desirable spec you could want, and may give Motorola the flagship draw it has lost over the past few years.
Galaxy Tab S9+ leaked images

Here’s our very first look at the Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Plus

The first renders of the Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Plus have landed. Here's your first look at what's changed (and what's stayed the same).
The World Time watch face showing on the Apple Watch SE 2.

Your Apple Watch may get a surprisingly big update this year

It's been a while since there has been a major watchOS update, but it looks like watchOS 10 might be just what fans are looking for to shake things up.
OneUI TryGalaxy view

Want to turn your iPhone into a Galaxy S23? This app is for you

Samsung is once again trying to woo iPhone loyalists. And this time, it's bringing over the Galaxy experience to your Apple smartphone with a web app.
Old cell phones

It’s 50 years to the day since the first cell phone call

It's been 50 years to the day since American engineer Marty Cooper stepped out onto New York City's 6th Avenue to make the first-ever cell phone call.
The Samsung Galaxy S23, S23 Plus, and S23 Ultra all next to each other.

Galaxy S23 owners need to be on the lookout for this update

Samsung is fixing several known bugs and improving autofocus and sharpness in videos with the latest Galaxy S23 update.
A custom-made Apple Watch Ultra, with a blue case and gold metal band.

Someone created a blue Apple Watch Ultra, and it’s … different

The Apple Watch Ultra is already considered to be a luxury device for many, but this custom version really puts it over the top.
Sealed, 2007 iPhone with a red "Lucky You" sticker on it.

This rare iPhone just sold for more than a new car

Collectors are willing to pay a lot for the original iPhone if it's in its original packaging, and a recent auction brought an interesting variant to light.
TECNO PHANTOM V Fold in white lifestyle image

Meet the PHANTOM V Fold, TECNO’s Innovative Flagship Foldable Phone

At MWC 2023, TECNO just revealed their first foldable phone, the Phantom V Fold. We take a look at its innovative screen design, cameras, and inner tech.
The Netflix Games section.

Netflix may bring its gaming service to TVs, with iPhones serving as controllers

Netflix is working on a feature that will bring its games to TVs and allow players to use their iPhone as a controller, according to code found in the app.
The Lenovo Legion Phone Duel 2.

Lenovo just killed its Legion gaming phones, and that’s a shame

Legion gaming phones have always been solid devices, but Lenovo says that it won't be making any more of them.
Oura Ring generation 3.

Wearing a fitness tracker could help you detect COVID faster

Research into COVID-19 by Oura shows the Oura Ring smart ring's sensors collect data that can warn when you're getting sick.
Samsung Galaxy S23 cameras against greenery

Here’s how fast 5G on your Samsung Galaxy S23 really is

If you’ve been on the fence about picking up one of the latest Galaxy S23 phones, some new research from Ookla may help tip the scales in Samsung’s favor.
Apple Pay Later

A long-awaited Apple Pay feature is finally on your iPhone

Apple has finally begun to roll out its new Apple Pay Later feature to a select group of users.
Leaked render of the Motorola Edge 40 Pro.

The Motorola Edge 40 Pro is shaping up to be a Galaxy S23 Ultra killer

Recent leaks have spilled the beans on the Motorola Edge 40 Pro — and it's looking like a great Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra alternative.
Transferring an eSIM from an old iPhone to an iPhone 14.

The iPhone 14’s most annoying feature might be worse on the iPhone 15

The iPhone 14 had one major issue for U.S. buyers, and it seems like that pain point will only be worse on the iPhone 15.
Drop test result for the Samsung Galaxy S23.

You have to see this savage Galaxy S23 drop test

In a recent drop test video, Allstate shows us what can happen if our phones take a nasty, unprotected, six-foot fall onto a sidewalk.