The best rugged smartphones for 2023
No matter what your reason for a tough and durable phone -- hiking, building, or spelunking -- we've dug up the best rugged phones available on the market.
How your smartphone could replace a professional camera in 2023
The gap between professional cameras and smartphone cameras is fast filling up, and 2023 looks like the year we see a major reshaping in this power struggle.
CES 2023: Samsung’s new Galaxy A14 looks like a killer $200 Android deal
One of Samsung's best-selling phones gets a new model the week of CES 2023 -- and it'll cost just $200.
I don’t want to see 5G on any phone in 2023
That's it, I've had enough of 5G. It's time for phone makers to get rid of it, and go back to telling us about 4G. Think I've gone mad? Here's what I mean.
LG shows off optical zoom lens module that banishes the bump
LG's module has a continuous optical zoom for high-quality images throughout the focal-length range, frees up space inside the phone, and banishes the bump.
Anker’s 150W charger has completely changed how I charge my gadgets
Anker's no stranger to the world of smartphone chargers, and its 747 charger may be one of the best yet. Here's how it's completely changed my charging life.
The secret to helping older people get online is right in front of us
Forget hardware designed specifically for seniors, it's software that needs to be improved to help older people enjoy all online life has to offer.
The SIM card in your phone has secret power to make medicine cheaper
Research from Imperial College London suggests that gold compouds recovered from discarded SIM cards can significantly lower the cost of making medicines.
MediaTek’s new Dimensity 8200 brings flagship performance to cheaper phones
MediaTek's latest is the Dimensity 8200, an upper-midrange SoC based on the 4nm process that offers a tri-cluster CPU design with some impressive camera chops.
This free Android app gave my phone cloning superpowers
Want to run two WhatsApp, Facebook, or any other accounts from one phone? This app gives you the maximum liberty to run dual apps on any Android device.
This bright orange phone has a pop-out camera unlike anything I’ve seen before
The Tecno Phantom X2 Pro has an unusual and very capable pop-out camera, unlike anything we've seen before. Take a look at it in action.
How old phones became the cool, good phones in 2022
Old smartphones have gotten better and cheaper than ever, and the pattern's not likely to stop in 2023.
5 phones you absolutely shouldn’t buy on Black Friday
There are tons of great smartphone deals available during Black Friday — but there are also some bad ones. And these are the worst of the worst.
Top 10 fastest-charging smartphones in the world, ranked
Fast charging isn't a new concept for smartphones. But just how fast is it these days? Here are the top 10 fastest-charging phones currently available.
How MediaTek became the best-kept secret in smartphones
If you're not using MediaTek, you're missing out. Here's why.
I can’t get over how insane this $40,000 Web3 smartphone is
After a hiatus, Vertu is back in the smartphone business — this time delivering a phone for $40,000 and with a weird Web3 tie-in.
It’s late 2022, and Verizon and AT&T still can’t beat T-Mobile’s 5G network
Even though its rivals are rolling out faster C-band spectrum, T-Mobile still holds a commanding lead in nationwide performance.
More than 5 billion mobile phones to become waste this year
Friday marks International E-Waste Day and this year its organizers want us to think about how we deal with smaller gadgets that we no longer use.
The best waterproof phones for 2022
Water got you worried? If you need a smartphone that can survive a dunk in the toilet, an unexpected rainstorm, or even a spilled drink, you can find it here.
The future of blood oxygen monitoring lies with your phone’s camera
A team of scientists has validated that the blood oxygen saturation level can be measured with high accuracy using only a phone's camera and LED flash.
The best tech of IFA 2022: AR glasses, killer gaming monitors, and more
IFA 2022 may have been a smaller show this year, but some exciting new tech was still able to take the spotlight.
Watch the Pixel 6a get roughed up in this harsh durability test
Watch this popular YouTuber's harsh durability test that sees Google's new Pixel 6a smartphone scratched, scraped, burnt, and bent.
Apple’s App Store to start showing more ads
Folks with an iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch will soon start seeing more ads for apps in the App Store, giving developers more ways to reach customers.
Smartphone gaming modes are fun, flashy, and horribly unhelpful
Smartphone makers sing the praises of game modes on their phones, but these tricks don't really improve the gaming experience as you'd expect.
15 ways smartphones transformed life as you know it
Apple's first iPhone was released 15 years ago today. All that time later, here's how smartphones have changed our lives forever.
Choosing my kid’s first phone came with serious consequences
When my daughter was born 13 years ago, I never thought that choosing her technology platform would become one of those potentially life-altering decisions.
Small phones have had a chance, but we always go large
People are willing to do anything for small, premium phones -- except pay for them.
iPhone 13 comes out on top in new SellCell value depreciation report
Smartphone seller SellCell released a report on depreciating trade-in values for smartphones. Why'd the iPhone win?
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4 could see a battery size increase
Rumor has it that the Galaxy Z Flip 4 could have a bigger battery size than its predecessor, the Flip 3, which had a measly six-hour life.
Apple seems to have embarked on new purge of neglected apps
Apple seems to have embarked on a new round of purging apps from its App Store, specifically those that have been left untouched by developers for a long time.
As our screen time goes up, experts weigh in on coping with eye strain
Eyestrain is a growing problem for us all, as we are spending longer looking at our phones and tablets than ever. Here's what we can do about it.
Apple has reportedly cut production of the new iPhone SE
Apple has reportedly cut initial orders for its new iPhone SE (2022) handset due to lower-than-expected demand caused by factors such as rising inflation.
Apple starts selling refurbished iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Pro
Apple has started selling certified refurbished iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Pro handsets almost 18 months after they first became available.
Could the current iPhone SE drop to just $199 after March update?
With an updated version of the iPhone SE expected to land soon, one Apple insider suggests the tech giant could slash the price of the current SE to just $199.