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TikTok returns to Apple, Google app stores in U.S.

Apple and Google have returned TikTok to their app stores a month after removing it in response to a law requiring TikTok's owner to divest the app or face a ban.
A person holding an Android phone while on a bike. The display shows the Google Play Store.

Tired of downloading terrible apps? This Google Play Store update will help

An Amazon Kindle Paperwhite 2024 on a table.

The Kindle Paperwhite just got a rare discount for Presidents’ Day

Rear view of Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special Edition.

Samsung could reinvent the S Pen for its next foldable phone

Garmin Lily 2 smartwatch being worn on wrist.

The Garmin Lily 2 Active has a $50 discount, but don’t wait!

The Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra and the Galaxy S25 Ultra's cameras.

The Galaxy S25 Ultra’s camera crushed its old rival in our test

The Apple iPhone SE (2022) being held in a mans hand.

Apple locks February 19 for product reveal. All signs point at an iPhone SE

OnePlus Open Apex Edition Crimson Shadow red held in hand in front of the black variant.

Why the OnePlus Open 2 situation is terrible for phone fans

WhatsApp on iPhone with new themes.

WhatsApp gets a chat redesign

Leaked render of Samsung Galaxy A36 in lime green.

Samsung’s next budget phone looks fresher than its pricey flagships

The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra.

The Samsung Galaxy S26 might miss out on this camera feature

Prakhar Khanna holding the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra.

What we know about this odd Galaxy S25 Ultra camera problem

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The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra.

One UI 7’s slickest AI features might skip Galaxy S24 and older flagships, Samsung hints

Samsung's latest AI personalization features, including Now Brief, may be exclusive to the Galaxy S25 and newer flagships.
The Dynamic Island on the iPhone 16 Pro.

Smaller Dynamic Island rumored for this iPhone

Another leak mentions a change to Dynamic Island on this year's iPhone 17 lineup. Here's what the rumor says.
Samsung Galaxy S25 and iPhone 16 Pro

I tested the Galaxy S25 Plus and iPhone 16 Pro cameras, this one wins

Which $1,000 phone has the best camera? Should you buy the iPhone 16 Pro or Samsung's latest Galaxy S25 Plus? I tested both to find out, here's which one wins.
Apple Intelligence update on iPhone 15 Pro Max.

Apple gets relief for an AI ache. It could fix Apple Intelligence for everyone

Apple has inked a deal with Alibaba to offer AI tricks in China. This partnership could probably fix Apple Intelligence woes for the rest of the world, too.
Google Jacquard jacket levis front sherpa

A tiny antenna made on denim will put 5G in your clothes

Researchers have developed a tiny, flexible antenna with 5G and Wi-Fi connectivity that's designed for use in clothes.
Samsung Galaxy S25 vs Apple iPhone 16.

Samsung Galaxy S25 vs. iPhone 16

Samsung's Galaxy S25 has arrived with a new suite of AI features to take on Apple's latest iPhone 16. Which one is right for you?
Someone holding an iPhone with the Apple Fitness app open, showing the Custom Plans feature.

Why do health apps fail? Research bursts the hype with clear evidence

According to research published in Nature, a majority of users living with serious health conditions fail to follow fitness guidance given exclusively via apps.
The Apple TV app on a Samsung Android phone.

A native Android Apple TV app is now in the Google Play store

After originally being released five years ago, a full-functioning Apple TV app has come to Android devices.
Man wearing the Apple Watch SE 2 and typing on a MacBook.

The Apple Watch SE and Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 are both on sale

If you’ve been waiting to invest in a smartwatch, today’s your lucky day! For a limited time, both the Apple Watch SE and Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 are on sale.
Using Gemini Deep Research on a smartphone.

Google’s Gemini is getting a lot smarter for iPhone users

Google is bringing Gemini's Deep Research function to iPhone, allowing access to in-depth research and comprehensive queries.
The back of the Realme 14 Pro Plus.

Qualcomm’s new chip looks like a big upgrade for mid-range phones

Qualcomm's Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 chip could bring a much-needed power boost to midrange phones, improving overall performance and AI functionality.
Banner inviting users to join Apple Health Study.

Apple launches ambitious health study to advance wellness tech

Apple says its latest health study will focus on understanding how data collected by sensors and human inputs can predict, detect, and manage wellbeing.
An iPhone showing an Apple Intelligence rendering of Steve Jobs in the Image Playground app.

The iPhone upgrade cycle is speeding up. Is this the Apple Intelligence effect?

Are iPhone sales about to climb, thanks to Apple Intelligence? There's some encouraging news.
Screenshots from Google's Family Link update.

Google makes it easier to manage kids’ phones and online lives

Google has introduced new features into its redesigned Family Link app, allowing parents to manage their kids' phones and wearables more easily.
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge cameras

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!
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra vs. Galaxy S23 Ultra.

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra vs. Galaxy S23 Ultra: should you upgrade?

Your Galaxy S23 Ultra is two-years-old. Has the time come to upgrade, to the Galaxy S25 Ultra?
A diver wearing the Garmin Descent G2 smartwatch, exploring an anchor.

The Garmin Descent G2 is a powerful dive computer and smartwatch in one

The Garmin Descent G2 is the kind of wearable you'd want when diving shipwrecks, but it works just as well on land, too.
WhatsApp app icon appearing on a phone.

WhatsApp’s upcoming translation tool is a boon for non-obvious reasons

WhatApp might soon automatically detect and translate your text messages. If Meta’s recent AI work is anything to go by, voice and video translations shouldn’t be too far off. On the surface, it might seem like a simple translation tool, but there’s more to it than meets the eye. Just over a year ago, I […]
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Updated: Military & intel personnel location data sold by apps

Is your location data safe? A new story that involves the U.S. military suggests it's not.
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!
Google Pixel 9a renders.

Affordable phone with no camera bump? This could be it

It has been a busy week for news regarding the Google Pixel 9a. More information about its design surfaced just days after the likely colors for the new budget phone leaked. In exclusive news, has released official renders of the new phone, which is expected to be announced on Wednesday, February 17 in just one […]
A look at the front and back of the Samsung Galaxy Tab S9.

The Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 for $200? It’s possible with this offer

Samsung's trade-in credit program for the Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 is offering up to $600 off for an eligible device, so you can pay as low as $200 for the tablet.

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