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The Xteink e-reader didn’t make sense to me until I did this one thing
I replaced my Xteink X4's stock firmware with CrossPoint and CrossInk to get better text formatting, custom fonts, reading stats, and more control over my pocket-sized e-reader.
Xiaomi 18 Fold review: A perfect foldable for me, but it’s a hair shy of perfection
The Xiaomi 18 Fold combines a distinctive passport-style design, capable Leica cameras and a powerful XRing O3 chipset. But thermal throttling, software quirks and limited availability keep this ambitious foldable from reaching its full potential.
You can now build your own Android apps with AI and install them through Google Play
Google's latest Play updates let you create private Android apps, discover games based on your preferences, and compare apps with AI.
WhatsApp may finally let you send that birthday message while you’re fast asleep
WhatsApp has started rolling out scheduled messages to select Android beta testers, letting users automatically send texts, links, photos, and videos up to two weeks later.
I love the sheer excess of the Vivo X Fold 6, while rivals go through an identity crisis
My first impressions of the Vivo X Fold 6, featuring a 200MP Zeiss-backed camera, 6,900mAh battery, 120Hz foldable displays and a premium Prism Black design.
Apple hid a cooling secret inside the iPhone Duo’s hinge, and it could keep your foldable from overheating
The A20 Pro gives Apple’s new iPhones Mac-level muscle, but keeping it cool in a foldable was tough. Here’s how Apple used the iPhone Duo’s hinge to beat the heat.
Ask YouTube expands to mobile, web, and TVs across the US
YouTube’s conversational search is no longer limited to the web, as Ask YouTube expands to mobile devices and TVs in the U.S.
Google cuts prices on refurbished Pixel 9 phones and throws in a free AI subscription to sweeten the deal
Google’s refurbished Pixel 9 phones start at $499, with select models including a six-month AI subscription and 2TB of storage.
OnePlus 16 lands with some insane perks. Alas, you can’t get it in the US
OnePlus’ latest flagship packs a 9,000mAh battery, 185Hz display, 200MP camera, and a Snapdragon chip that crosses 5GHz.
One of my favorite exploration games is coming to iPhone. Even an iPhone 11 can run it
No Man’s Sky is finally coming to iPhone and iPad on October 28, bringing its enormous exploration sandbox to devices as old as the iPhone 11 in a roughly 5GB download.
Google’s older Pixels may have just become far better retro gaming machines
ARMSX2 2.8.3 introduces the custom MaliSX2 Vulkan driver for more Arm Mali GPUs, promising major PS2 emulation gains on older Pixels, MediaTek phones, and other Android devices.
Samsung may give the Galaxy S27 Ultra a major eye comfort upgrade
Samsung may bring DC dimming to the Galaxy S27 Pro and Ultra, potentially reducing the OLED flicker that bothers some PWM-sensitive users.
Apple is making sure you can’t walk into a store without bumping into the iPhone Duo
Apple is preparing a major retail push for its first foldable iPhone, with flagship stores set to receive dedicated displays and dozens of hands-on demo units.
Apple’s foldable iPhone could greet you like you’re the main character
Apple reportedly plans to let US Apple Store customers personalise the iPhone Duo’s first-boot greeting, displaying their name in English or Spanish.
Want the iPhone Duo for much less? AT&T has a massive trade-in deal
AT&T is offering up to $1,200 off the iPhone Duo with an eligible trade-in, though the savings are spread across a 36-month commitment.
The iPhone Duo has developers going wild, and I’m loving their creations
Apple's first foldable is already inspiring a wave of wonderfully strange apps, from virtual cassette players and musical instruments to interactive games that turn the hinge into something special.
Gemini’s free tier now forces users into automatic model selection
Google is removing manual model selection from Gemini’s free tier, leaving Auto to decide whether Flash-Lite, Flash, or Pro handles each prompt.
OnePlus’ latest gaming accessory is a tiny magnetic cooler. Shame the US may miss out
OnePlus’ new Ice Card Mini weighs just 50 grams and can draw power directly from your phone, while a new 10,000mAh 67W power bank joins it on October 12.
Apple raised the iPhone 18 Pro price, and buyers may have voted with their wallets
Apple has reportedly asked suppliers to cut iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max component orders by 15% to 20% in October as higher prices and softer demand weigh on sales.
Wide-screen phones are having a moment, and Oppo wants a piece of the action
Oppo is reportedly working on a wide-screen phone with a 16:9 display and 1mm bezels, which means your favorite videos could fill the screen edge to edge.
DarkSword returns with a nastier trick that lets hackers steal your iPhone data in real time
A new DarkSword variant called P7 DarkSword is harder to detect and can steal passwords, crypto wallet data, photos, and Apple Notes from vulnerable iPhones running iOS 18.
iPhone 18 Pro Max SOS issues persist as iOS 27.2 beta gets a new AT&T update
Apple has released carrier settings update 72.0.3 for AT&T customers using the iPhone 18 Pro Max on the iOS 27.2 beta as SOS and signal-loss complaints continue.
Monster Hunter Rise is heading to Android and iOS through Netflix
Monster Hunter Rise appears to be coming to iOS and Android through Netflix Games, with touch controls, controller support, and a few mobile-specific changes.
Google is building a “black box” for Android AI, but the agents aren’t inside yet
Google’s AISeal puts personal Android AI data in a hardware-isolated vault. Protected storage is rolling out first, while running models and autonomous agents inside remains a future step without a launch date.
The phone that let me play Ghost of Tsushima is getting a sleek sequel
RedMagic has revealed the 12 Pro+ in three transparent finishes ahead of its October 15 launch, complete with flush cameras, visible liquid cooling, and Qualcomm’s latest flagship chip.
Samsung is reportedly making 30% fewer phones because selling them isn’t paying off anymore
Samsung is reportedly cutting its Q4 smartphone production by up to 30% as soaring memory prices, fueled by AI demand, squeeze its profits.
Prime Big Deal Days sale ends tonight, and these are my 6 last-minute picks
A Sony OLED TV, Pixel 11, and Bose headphones are among my six picks for Prime Day’s final hours.
