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Pixel 11 Pro XL vs. Galaxy S26 Ultra: Do you want smarter AI or more powerful hardware?
Pixel 11 Pro XL and Galaxy S26 Ultra take different approaches to AI, performance, cameras, displays, and productivity.
Google’s new Pixel Tag is slimmer than an AirTag and smarter at finding your stuff
Google's Pixel Tag debuted with a slimmer 5.4mm build than the AirTag 2 and Galaxy SmartTag 2, plus a new Bluetooth Channel Sounding feature.
Buying a colorful Pixel 11? Google has the perfect case for it
Google’s official Pixel 11 cases match the phones themselves, so protecting your shiny new Pixel doesn’t mean hiding its personality.
The Pixel 11 finally has the video upgrades I’ve been waiting for, but not every Pixel gets them
The Pixel 11 series brings 8K recording, Pro Stable Video, a new Creator Suite, and AI audio tools.
After Google, Apple may quietly turn iCloud+ into a tiered AI subscription
iOS 27 beta 5 confirms higher iCloud+ storage tiers unlock more Apple Intelligence features, starting with AI camera summaries in the Home app.
Beeper just solved the headache of messaging the same person on four different apps
Beeper's latest update merges conversations with the same contact across different apps into one thread, adds Labels, polls, and CarPlay support.
Grok Bot wants to take work off your plate, not just answer your queries
SpaceXAI and Cursor launch Grok Bot, a new iPhone and Mac app featuring AI agents that log into your existing tools to complete real tasks independently.
Bumble just changed who gets to make the first move
Bumble now lets anyone in a match send the first message and gives the recipient 72 hours to respond, replacing its previous 24-hour window.
Microsoft almost made this Surface Phone, then killed it
Long before the Surface Duo, Microsoft may have been building a very different Surface Phone, and a newly surfaced prototype gives us a fascinating glimpse at what could have been.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 review: I spent weeks testing it, and I don’t want to put this beauty down
The Galaxy Z Fold 8 is the most exciting phone Samsung has made in years. It's pricey and makes a deep compromise, but what it offers is plenty of utilitarian charm, reliability, and longevity in a versatile shell.
I don’t care how thin the Galaxy Z Fold 8 is, and these two foldables show exactly why
The latest foldables are becoming remarkably thin, but after using Motorola, Honor, and Samsung’s newest models, I care far more about batteries and hinges that improve daily use.
How to watch Google’s August 12 Made by Google event, and what to expect
Google's Made by Google event returns to New York on August 12, with the Pixel 11 series, Pixel Watch 5, and other hardware set to debut as pre-orders go live hours ahead of the keynote. Here's how to watch, plus everything leaks suggest is coming.
Apple may make fake photos harder to pass off as iPhone shots
Apple is reportedly developing Reference Image for iOS 27, a camera authentication system that could help prove whether a photo originated from an iPhone’s camera hardware.
Apple’s 20th-anniversary iPhone just survived a cancellation scare
A new report claimed Apple killed its glass heavy iPhone redesign, but insiders say the 20th anniversary design is still on track for next year.
WhatsApp’s next iPhone update could make searching chats much easier
WhatsApp is building a new in-chat search button for iPhone that appears when you scroll up, so you can find old messages without leaving the conversation.
The Minimal Phone 2 adds an AMOLED display and 5G connectivity without losing its old-school charm
The Minimal Phone 2 swaps its E Ink display for OLED, adds 5G and an aluminum shell, but keeps the physical keyboard that made the original stand out.
The Galaxy S26 FE specs are out, and Samsung is playing the same old game
The Galaxy S26 FE could pair a more premium design with an older processor, familiar cameras, and the same 4,900mAh battery capacity as its predecessor.
Aptoide becomes the first third-party app store to land inside Google Play
Following Google's court battle with Epic Games, Aptoide Games became the first third-party app store to officially launch through Google Play in the US.
Google Play users in the US can now pay with Venmo
Google Play is adding Venmo in the US, allowing users to pay for apps, games, subscriptions and other digital content through their Venmo accounts.
Google Chrome is working on new feature which lets you open PDF files in your preferred app
Chrome for Android is testing a feature that could automatically open downloaded files in the user's preferred app instead of Chrome.
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.
I’ve used the Pixel 10 Pro a year. I hope Google fixes these nagging issues on the Pixel 11 Pro
After a year with the Pixel 10 Pro, I know exactly what needs fixing. The Pixel 11 Pro has a real chance to finally get it right.
Apple is testing Chinese DRAM even after CXMT refused to cut prices
Apple is reportedly testing CXMT memory across products including iPhones and MacBooks, even after the Chinese supplier refused to offer the cheaper DRAM pricing Apple wanted.
The Galaxy Z Fold 8 is genuinely cool, but I’d pay up for the Z Fold 8 Ultra
After hands-on time with both, the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra justifies its $200 premium with a slimmer profile, a bigger display, and a dedicated telephoto camera.
EU’s Starlink alternative is finally moving beyond the planning stage
The EU is expanding IRIS² to 348 satellites, creating a sovereign network for governments, defence forces, emergency services, and critical infrastructure.
My next phone has to earn its retirement
Seven-year software promises are making long-term smartphone ownership increasingly realistic. The bigger question is whether the hardware, repair ecosystem, and annual upgrade machine are ready for it.
iPhone 17 is going to get pricier, hold on to your wallets
Apple could raise iPhone 17 prices as early as August 10, just weeks before the expected iPhone 18 launch.
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