This Android lock screen bug lets anyone text using Gemini without knowing your PIN
A newly discovered Gemini bug lets anyone bypass your Android PIN to send SMS and WhatsApp messages from a locked phone.
OnePlus is gone, and Android phones just became more boring in the US
Samsung and Google will be just fine, but Android has lost the brand that wasn't afraid to try something different.
A niche iPhone browser quietly fixes my biggest problem with Google Search
Quiche Browser already had me hooked with its obsessive customization. Now it is killing AI overviews in search results by default, and that sealed the deal.
Google has to play fair with AI rivals on Android, and that could be good news for your wallet
The EU has ordered Google to open Gemini's exclusive Android access to rival AI apps by 2027. For Android users, the real payoff might not be more choices, but cheaper ones.
Top phone brands should learn how to deck out a flagship without nuking our wallets
Red Magic shows major phone brands how careful compromises can deliver extreme performance without pushing the price deep into four-figure territory.
Apple is finally removing AI apps that can digitally undress anyone
Apple has removed several AI nudify apps after legal action accused the company of allowing deepfake pornography tools to remain on the App Store.
Stardust, Flo and other popular period trackers flunk Mozilla’s latest privacy test
Mozilla ranked six popular period trackers by privacy, revealing a massive gap between Euki's perfect score and Stardust's dismal 2 out of 10 rating.
Pixel 11a leak reveals a flagship chip and a modem upgrade it badly needs
The leaked Pixel 11a specifications point to flagship performance, improved connectivity, and a slightly smaller battery.
Apple raises iPhone prices by up to 11% in Japan
Apple has raised iPhone prices in Japan by up to 11.3%, likely in response to the yen’s sharp decline against the US dollar.
Google Contacts borrows a handy iPhone trick to make sharing your number easier
Google is rolling out a small but useful update to the Contacts app on Android that makes it much easier to find and share your own contact details. Instead of digging through settings or creating a separate contact for yourself, you’ll now see a dedicated ‘Your Info’ card at the very top of your contacts […]
Another Apple price hike just landed, this time on Apple One
Apple has raised the monthly price of its Family and Premier Apple One bundles by $2, while the Individual plan remains unchanged.
Did J-Hope of BTS just spoil Samsung’s biggest Galaxy Z Fold 8 surprise?
BTS member J-Hope's latest Instagram Story appears to show Samsung's upcoming Galaxy Z Fold 8, just days before the company's Galaxy Unpacked event.
Last-minute Samsung leak spoils all of its next-gen foldable phones
Evan Blass leaks official promotional images of the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra, Galaxy Z Fold 8, and Galaxy Z Flip 8 ahead of Samsung Unpacked on July 22.
Google’s next Gemini upgrade might not arrive as soon as expected
Google has reportedly delayed Gemini 3.5 Pro after the AI model failed to meet internal coding goals, raising concerns about its pace in the AI race.
The iPhone 18 Pro Max camera could open and close like a real lens for better portraits
A leaked diagnostics log reportedly reveals Apple’s new variable-aperture main camera while pointing to familiar ultrawide, telephoto, selfie, and LiDAR hardware
Messi or Ronaldo? Caviar made football’s greatest rivalry an expensive 24-karat choice
Caviar has transformed football’s eternal Messi-Ronaldo debate into an Android-versus-iPhone showdown involving handcrafted enamel, 24-karat gold, and five-figure prices.
Your OnePlus phone is switching to ColorOS, whether you like it or not
OnePlus has confirmed that OxygenOS is being retired in favor of ColorOS, with eligible devices worldwide set to receive the option to update once ColorOS 17 rolls out.
Personal Intelligence in Search now connects to Google Calendar
Google AI Mode now connects with Calendar, letting Search create events and deliver responses tailored to your schedule and availability.
OnePlus’ North America and Europe chapter has officially come to an end
OnePlus has confirmed what it spent months denying. The brand is stepping away from North America and Europe, though current owners will keep software updates and warranty support.
Belkin’s new power bank can charge your phone and save you from stubbing your toes at 2am
Belkin’s unusual new 10,000mAh power bank adds a motion-activated LED lamp, giving travelers emergency lighting and fast USB-C charging inside one compact device.
AppleCare+ prices are going up for new Mac and iPad customers
Apple has raised monthly and annual AppleCare+ prices for new Mac and iPad subscribers, while existing plans remain unaffected.
Hate editing videos? This new AI app turns your camera roll into ready-to-post reels
Reelful is an AI app that builds finished reels from your photos and clips, complete with voiceovers, captions, and music.
Google just teased a Pixel 11 feature we have been waiting months to see
A multicolored light in Google’s new Pixel 11 series teaser may reveal how Pixel Glow will work on the upcoming Pixel 11 Pro.
OnePlus is leaving the US and a global market exit could follow by 2027, says report
OnePlus's exit from Western markets stems from financial strain, geopolitical tension, an Apple lawsuit, and a costly global memory chip shortage overall.
Xiaomi beats Samsung to become the first non-Pixel phone with stable Android 17
While Samsung and others are still stuck in beta, Xiaomi has quietly started rolling out stable Android 17 to select Xiaomi 17 series phones.
Your child can now get a free Spotify account with parental controls
Kids can now get a music only Spotify account for free, complete with playlists, recommendations, and their own Wrapped summary.
China approves Apple Intelligence for iPhones, with Alibaba, Baidu emerging as partners
Apple Intelligence has secured regulatory clearance in China, opening a launch path for locally adapted AI features powered partly by Alibaba’s Qwen and Baidu technology.
Samsung’s next flip phone may ask for more money and offer almost nothing new
Samsung’s Galaxy Z Flip 8 could arrive with almost identical hardware and a substantial price increase, making last year’s discounted foldable considerably harder to ignore.
GameNative just made it dangerously easy to fill your Android phone with PC game mods
GameNative’s latest pre-release brings Nexus Mods downloads and management directly to Android, making PC game modding easier while asking early adopters to accept the risks of unfinished software.
Refusing Samsung Health AI training will not wipe your health history after all
Samsung says refusing AI training in Samsung Health will only delete data collected for AI development, leaving existing health records untouched.
Android’s biggest app store shake-up in years begins next week
Google Play opens to rival Android app stores in the US on July 22, but competing storefronts must meet Google’s requirements before users see any meaningful change.
Honor’s wild Robot Phone may have the flagship specs to back up the gimmick
Honor’s Robot Phone already had the year’s strangest camera design, and newly leaked specifications suggest the hardware surrounding that mechanical arm could be equally ambitious.
Motorola’s new flagship killer has the speed and magnetic charging pricier Android phones keep missing
The Motorola Edge 70 Max combines Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 performance, a huge 7,100mAh battery, and magnetic charging at a price far below many premium flagships.
You no longer need Willow’s Pro plan for unlimited AI dictation on your iPhone
Willow says its iOS keyboard no longer caps free AI dictation, so you don't need the Pro plan for unlimited voice typing.
Samsung’s new Flex Titanium tech could make foldable creases less noticeable
Samsung just revealed Flex Titanium tech for its next foldables, promising less crease, better durability, and a slimmer screen.
Opera’s growth shows users will switch browsers when given a choice
Opera's browser is picking up serious market share in the US and UK, proving that when people get a real choice, they are happy to ditch the default.
It’s hot out there, but please stop putting your warm phones in the fridge
Experts and smartphone makers warn that putting an overheating phone in the fridge can cause condensation, leading to internal damage that may cost far more than overheating itself.
Made by Google August 2026: Everything we expect from the Pixel 11 launch event
Made by Google 2026 is August 12 in New York. Leaks point to a Tensor G6-powered Pixel 11 lineup, Gemini Intelligence, and the new Pixel Watch 5.