Apple yields to demands to make iPhone 13 display repairs easier
Apple has promised to end a restriction that made it difficult for a third-party repair service to replace the display on an iPhone 13.
Google responds to complaints about Pixel 6 fingerprint sensor
Google has finally acknowledged a troubling issue with the in-screen fingerprint sensor on the Pixel 6, but the company didn’t exactly offer a fix.
iPhone 13: First customers get their hands on Apple’s new device
Across the Pacific, in places like Australia, New Zealand, and Japan, the first iPhone 13 customers are now receiving their new handset.
Verizon Business is practically giving away the iPhone 12 for free in September
Thanks to a sweet bundle of promotional offers in September, you can get the iPhone 12 practically free at Verizon Business.
Apple’s maxed-out iPhone 13 is its most expensive handset ever
Unveiled on Tuesday, Apple's iPhone 13 Pro Max with 1 terabyte of storage is the tech company's most expensive handset to date.
This outrageously powerful microscope is made of LEGOs and smartphone lenses
Designed by a German biophysicist, this powerful Lego-based microscope is meant to be cheap and accessible enough for anyone to build, regardless of budget
Absurd new ‘third eye’ wearable watches the world so you can stare at your phone
Minwook Paeng wants to put a cyclops-like extra eye in the center of your forehead. Why? To make a point about our unhealthy relationship with technology
Good smartphone design is no longer a luxury. It’s a requirement
Good design isn't only about the color and shape of your phone. It goes deeper than that, and it's time we focused on it just as much as the product specs.
Jazz up your iPhone videos with these creative ideas from Apple
How about making more of your iPhone camera by using all the features it has to offer? Apple has just released a video offering up some inspiring ideas.
To save the planet, phone makers need to bring back removable batteries
Smartphones have an astonishingly large carbon footprint, and most of it stems from the fact that they don't have swappable batteries anymore.
Apple sold a whopping $48 billion worth of iPhones in just three months
Seems like a lot of folks were holding out for the new iPhone 12, with Apple reporting handset sales of a whopping $48 billion for the latest quarter.
Android Heads Up feature aims to prevent distracted walking
“Heads Up” is a new feature for Android phones that prompts you to stay aware of your surroundings if it detects you’re using your handset while walking.
LG confirms it is closing down its mobile phone business
Korean electronics giant LG has announced it is exiting the mobile phone business globally, with the decision coming after years of struggle in the sector.
From Android 1.0 to Android 10, here’s how Google’s OS evolved over a decade
Follow Android's journey from its roots as an unknown underdog to launching Google's PC and mobile OS, which equals or exceeds any top-tier mobile platform.
How to delete and recover photos in Android
Take control of your Android phone photo collection. We show you have to delete photos from your Android phone and to recover them if you change your mind.
How to stop apps from tracking your location in Android and iOS
If you're concerned about the apps you use tracking your location on your phone, then this guide will show you how to stop apps from tracking your location.
Apple’s iPhone 12 Mini faces production cut, report says
Apple is reported to be cutting production of its iPhone 12 range for the first half of this year, with the iPhone 12 Mini taking the biggest hit.
The best wireless travel keyboards for phones and tablets
If you want to type on your phone while you're out and about, a travel keyboard is a real boon. Here are some of the best wireless travel keyboards for 2021.
AT&T plans explained: 5G, pricing, and deals
AT&T offers a range of different plans, and many of them can take advantage of AT&T's rapidly expanding 5G network. Here's everything you need to know.
Monkeys in Bali know how much we love our smartphones
Monkeys that nab stuff from tourists in Bali will often return the items if they receive food in return. But actually they're even more cunning than that ...
Everything we love about the OnePlus 8T smartphone, and where to buy it
The new OnePlus 8T 5G is one of the best values on the Android market. Here's what's great about it — and how it stands up to competition like the iPhone 12.
Google Pixel 4a gets box-cutter treatment in extreme durability test
A smartphone is never going to be best buddies with a box cutter, though this encounter featuring Google's Pixel 4a smartphone does offer a few surprises.
Samsung Galaxy S20 FE vs. OnePlus 8T
With flagship smartphones getting more expensive, people are looking at midrange devices instead. Will the Galaxy S20 FE or the OnePlus 8T be your next upgrade?
Modular smartphones could’ve changed the world. Here’s why they died out instead
After making a big splash in 2013 and kick-starting a movement within the smartphone industry, modular phones quickly fizzled out. Here's why that happened.
Which phone has the best battery life? Let’s find out
Which phones really boast the best battery life? We've handpicked eight of the best options that will see you through a day -- or two -- with juice to spare.
Apple’s iPhone 11 has been the bestselling smartphone of 2020 so far
A new report claims Apple's iPhone 11 was the bestselling phone in the first half of 2020 followed by Samsung's midrange Galaxy A52.
These hilarious ads from the 1980s and ’90s show how far mobile tech has come
There was a time when huge phones looked cool, as these classic commercials demonstrate. Just be happy you don't have to carry these beasts around anymore.
The Surface Duo has cleared the FCC and could launch earlier than expected
Microsoft's much-anticipated Surface Duo foldable smartphone has reportedly cleared FCC testing, suggesting a launch could be coming very soon.
The best Huawei phones
Despite the political drama, Huawei comes in with a strong lineup of powerful smartphones that are worth a look. Check out our guide to the best Huawei phones.
At just $500, the high-performance Poco F2 Pro hits OnePlus and Samsung hard
The Poco F2 Pro is a high-performance $500 smartphone ready to take on the best from OnePlus and Samsung, with 5G, an AMOLED screen, and a quad-lens camera.
At least one Google Pixel 4a variant will reportedly support 5G
Google may be gearing up to capitalize on 5G's growing availability to sell its forthcoming affordable phone, the Pixel 4a. A new report suggests that at least one variant of Google’s upcoming affordable phones, the Pixel 4a will support 5G networks.
Samsung Unpacked — and the Galaxy S11? and a new Fold? — is coming Feb. 11
It's official: The next Samsung Unpacked event is scheduled for February 11 in San Francisco, where the company is expected to announce its latest consumer electronic devices -- notably the Galaxy S11 smartphone. Will there be a new foldable smartphone there?
Amazon devices and other great gifts with delivery by Christmas
Christmas is just three days away, but you can still shop online to buy gifts in time for the holiday. Amazon adds new deals to its Last-Minute Deals campaign daily. Whether you're searching for the best deals or just looking for awesome gifts, Amazon has loads of great gifts ready for shipment to arrive before Christmas.
Watch your step! Injuries caused by phone distraction on the rise, study finds
If you use your phone while walking along, you'd better watch yourself. New research suggests an increasing number of people are ending up in the hospital after suffering an injury while using a handset. Injuries include face lacerations, broken bones, and even brain trauma.