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The $1,500 flagship might be closer than you think
Flagship smartphone prices are already climbing toward $1,500 as rising memory costs reshape Apple, Google, and Samsung.
Samsung’s new 200MP ISOCELL HPC sensor rethinks how pixels capture light
Samsung's new ISOCELL HPC camera sensor introduces a redesigned pixel structure called DeepPix, built to capture more light without adding noise.
Apple sweetens trade-in values for iPhones, iPads, Macs, and even some Android phones
Apple has raised its US trade-in estimates across iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple Watch, with some devices up nearly 30 percent since May. The bump also adds several Android phones to the list.
New players are shaking up the memory industry, but even Apple can’t strong-arm the RAM crisis for your wallet
Apple turned to CXMT for cheaper DRAM, only to discover that even its enormous order volumes no longer guarantee favorable pricing.
Google is putting pocket money inside Wallet, and parents control every tap
Google Wallet’s new balance lets supervised children tap to pay from their own funds while parents set daily limits, track purchases, and remotely freeze spending.
Google Maps is getting dangerously good at planning your day
Your next meal, hotel stay, or night out could soon start with a single question in Google Maps.
WhatsApp is making it easier for channel admins to label AI-generated posts
WhatsApp is testing a new label that lets channel admins flag AI-generated photos and videos, so followers always know what's real and what's not.
Meta served ads containing AI-generated child sexual abuse content, continuing years of child safety failures
Researchers found Meta's ad library hosting AI-generated child sexual abuse imagery, some posted even after Meta was warned, part of a pattern stretching over multiple years.
Apple’s iCloud Private Relay isn’t as private as you think
New research shows Apple's iCloud Private Relay can quietly leak your real IP address through passkeys, and Apple says it's now investigating the issue.
This new technology could make spotting fake products easier for everyone
Researchers have developed anti-counterfeit labels that can be verified using a smartphone, achieving nearly 97.5% accuracy while simplifying product authentication.
Apple’s iPhone Air could serve as the blueprint for its 20th anniversary iPhone
New leaks suggest the iPhone 20 could adopt an Air-inspired frame with a larger vapor chamber for cooling, alongside bigger displays on both Pro models.
Sunbird relaunches its iMessage app for Android, three years after a privacy scandal shut it down
Sunbird Messaging returns to Android after its 2023 shutdown, with encryption fixes, a priority inbox, and an AI assistant coming later this year.
SpaceX wants to take on Verizon, AT&T, and T-Mobile with its own mobile network
SpaceX confirmed plans to build a full mobile network using EchoStar spectrum and rooftop base stations, aiming to compete directly with AT&T, Verizon, and T-Mobile by late next year.
The Pixel Tag may be Google’s answer to AirTag, right down to the price
Google’s rumored Pixel Tag may cost just 10 cents less than an AirTag, leaving Android integration and still-unconfirmed tracking hardware to justify the nearly identical price.
Samsung announces fix for the Galaxy S26 Ultra’s red tint issue, but it requires a store visit for now
Samsung has officially announced a fix for the red tint issue plaguing some Galaxy S26 Ultra units, and it currently requires owners to visit a nearby store.
T-Mobile’s new financing plan sounds great until you realize what it’s preparing you for
T-Mobile launches EIP Flex 36, a 36-month financing plan bundling all costs into one payment, alongside a new $30/month student plan.
The OnePlus 16 could crank things up with a 200MP camera and a massive battery
New leaks suggest the OnePlus 16 could pack a 9,000mAh battery and a first-ever 200MP primary camera.
RISION’s new pocket-sized cameras turns your phone into a nitfty thermal imaging tool
RISION’s new 24-gram USB-C cameras turn supported phones, tablets, and computers into thermal inspection tools, with prices beginning at $119 during the preorder period.
Samsung may finally kill the foldable crease next year, and make the screen stronger while it’s at it
Samsung Display is developing a new glass structure that thins only the folding area, potentially reducing creases while making the rest of the screen thicker and stronger.
DuckDuckGo’s new iPhone feature stops tracking IDs from hitching a ride in shared links
DuckDuckGo’s Copy Clean Link feature strips unnecessary URL parameters before sharing, helping prevent tracking IDs from travelling through messages, emails and social posts on iPhone.
Google Health adds a faster way to share your medical history with doctors
Google Health version 5.05 introduces Smart Health Links, a new way to share a summary of your medical history with healthcare professionals.
Google Health just made Fitbit Air a better fit for Apple Health users
Google Health 5.05 adds Apple Health syncing, shareable medical records, and fixes for fitness tracking bugs.
Google can’t catch a break as the Pixel 11 Pro leaks once again
Fresh Pixel 11 Pro leaks reveal a cleaner matte design, upgraded zoom, and more hints about Google's next flagship.
Samsung’s risky move with the Galaxy Z Fold 8 is paying off threefold
Samsung’s passport-shaped Galaxy Z Fold 8 is reportedly selling three times faster than the Fold 7, leaving the company racing to produce enough units for buyers.
China’s latest LPDDR6 memory breakthrough could be good news for phone buyers
CXMT is reportedly nearing the final stages of LPDDR6 development, potentially giving smartphone makers another memory supplier as RAM prices continue to climb.
Apple may give the iPhone 18e one extra gigabyte and call it an AI upgrade
A second analyst says Apple’s iPhone 18e will jump from 8GB to an unusual 9GB of RAM, giving on-device Apple Intelligence some additional breathing room.
Samsung may have downgraded the Galaxy S27 Pro’s zoom lens to cut costs
Samsung's Galaxy S27 Pro may ship with a smaller, shorter-range zoom camera than previously suggested, according to a new report tying the change to rising component costs.
