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Motorola’s next Edge phone could make Android’s MagSafe moment cheaper than Google did
Motorola Edge 70 Max has appeared with Qi2.2.1 certification, hinting at built-in magnets, 25W wireless charging, and proper MagSafe-style Android accessory support.
XChat finally lands on Android, bringing encrypted messaging beyond X
X has officially launched XChat for Android, bringing its standalone encrypted messaging app to Google's mobile platform.
WhatsApp is finally getting usernames and you should go reserve yours right now
WhatsApp has opened username reservations ahead of a full launch later in 2026, letting users reserve a handle to share instead of their phone number.
In the era of absurdly pricey phones, Samsung Galaxy M47 lands as a pocket-friendly antidote
Samsung’s Galaxy M47 5G brings a 120Hz AMOLED screen, 6,000mAh battery, Snapdragon 6 Gen 3, and 6 years of updates at a pocket-friendly price tag.
Samsung is apparently making a rollable phone. Let’s hope it doesn’t meet the same fate as LG
Samsung's rumored rollable Galaxy could stretch to 10 inches by 2028, but LG's exit, Oppo's concept, and brutal engineering demands show why this phone shape still needs proof before its launch.
A free soundscape app just got the kind of controls paid calm apps love to hide
Oasis version 2.2 adds presets, new sounds, background mixed audio, and session memory, making the free soundscape app more practical for focus, sleep, meditation, and wind-down routines.
Here’s a cool new app for people who treat every photo dump like a magazine spread
Mocha Frame is a free iPhone app that dresses up photos with clean frames, watermarks, EXIF details, collages, and export tools for social sharing.
I tried turning the Red Magic 11S Pro into a handheld console, and it worked almost too well
The Red Magic 11S Pro is an unapologetic gaming phone with extreme performance, active cooling, strong emulation chops, and enough weird bits to remind you it was never chasing normal.
The memory crisis isn’t going to ease, and you will pay the price for it, says a research firm
Jefferies projects memory prices will rise 40-50% in Q3 2026 and another 30-40% in Q4, with no meaningful relief until 2028.
Screens before age two may come with serious developmental risks, study warns
Researchers say babies and toddlers under two should avoid regular screen time, warning that phones and tablets can displace play, sleep, language exposure, and caregiver interaction.
I tried the AI-powered Extend photo trick in iOS 27, and it blew past my expectations
A hands-on look at iOS 27's new Extend feature in the Photos app, tested across selfies, food shots, landscapes, and indoor scenes on an iPhone 17.
Leaked iPhone 18 Pro motherboard hints at Apple’s next cooling upgrade
A new leak claims Apple's A20 Pro chip could feature redesigned packaging for better thermals, but there's plenty of reason to remain skeptical.
Finding Android apps on the Google Play Store just got a lot easier thanks to Gemini
Google has launched the Google Play connected app for Gemini, allowing users to discover apps, make select purchases, and buy Play gift cards using AI.
It looks like Apple will treat you to a $200 price hike on the iPhone 18 Pro, after all
After Apple raised Mac and iPad prices by up to $300, IDC revised its iPhone 18 Pro price prediction upward to a potential $200 increase.
iPhone 18 could get a RAM boost, but only a tiny sliver to run AI chores in iOS 27
A new report claims the iPhone 18 could get 9GB of RAM to better support Apple Intelligence in iOS 27, while Pro models may remain at 12GB.
This free iPhone app uses soothing haptics to help you calm down
A new wellness app called Vän turns gentle phone vibrations into calming sensations, with with no account, subscription, or data collection involved.
In the last hours of Prime Day, I found the best deals to save you the regret of missing out
The best last-minute Prime Day 2026 deals on smartphones, earbuds, smartwatches, and more, hand-picked before the sale ends tonight.
These are the Prime Day power bank deals I’d recommend if you are still undecided
Anker and Baseus have two strong Prime Day power bank deals for anyone who still needs portable charging before the sale ends.
I found two Prime Day budget charger deals that don’t feel like cable-drawer junk
These Anker and Belkin Prime Day charger deals are cheap, practical, and from brands I’d trust more than random wall-wart roulette.
We finally got a peek at Android 17’s Nintendo DS-like gaming trick
Android 17’s foldable gaming mode splits the screen into gameplay and virtual controller zones, making folding phones feel more like compact gaming handhelds.
This app turns your iPhone into a tiny iPod-style dumbphone, case and all
UltraPod started as a viral Apple Music concept and is now a free iOS beta that turns an iPhone into a calmer iPod-style companion.
Nothing Phone 4b might pack more than you’d expect from a budget phone
A new leak from tipster Yogesh Brar suggests the Nothing Phone 4b may pack a Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 chip, a 120Hz AMOLED display, and a large 5,400mAh battery.
Don’t breathe easy just yet. Apple and Microsoft aren’t done with price hikes.
Apple and Microsoft have already raised prices on several products, but the ongoing memory crunch could push more devices higher in the coming months.
Samsung’s wider Galaxy Z Fold 8 may fix the two foldable flaws people still complain about
Samsung’s rumored Galaxy Z Fold 8 Wide could bring a lighter feel and reduced display crease, tackling two of the biggest complaints around foldables.
This Oppo phone has a wild 3D back, but its magnetic Bubble is the real party trick
Oppo Reno 16 Pro is launching globally with a 200MP camera, 144Hz OLED display, 6,000mAh battery, and a temporary European launch discount.
Samsung’s new budget phone Galaxy A27 5G costs $50 more, yet downgrades two key features
Despite a $50 price hike, the Galaxy A27 5G actually takes a step back in a couple of areas compared to the A26, though it does pick up a faster processor and a sleeker design with AI upgrades.
Xiaomi 17T Pro review: Not quite Ultra, but I didn’t want to put it down
Xiaomi’s latest T-series Pro phone delivers Leica-tuned cameras, excellent battery life, strong gaming performance, and a polished design, though its size and software quirks may not be for everyone.
