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The quick settings screen in iOS 17 on the Apple iPhone 15 Plus

iOS 18 may fix one of my biggest issues with the iPhone

iOS 18 is likely to be a major iPhone update. Now, it appears it could include some changes I've waited years for.
A woman looks at her Apple Watch with Dexcom G7 real-time glucose monitoring.

Tracking blood sugar with your Apple Watch just got way easier

While the Apple Watch may not have blood glucose monitoring just yet, Dexcom users can now get real-time glucose readings on the Apple Watch.
rear shell of M4 iPad Pro.

5 tablets you should buy instead of the iPad Pro (2024)

Before you spend all that cash on a new iPad Pro (2024), consider these great alternatives instead.
Google Pixel 8a showing Gemini Nano.

Google is working on a much-needed Gemini feature

Google recently added YouTube Music support in Gemini. Another music streaming service could be integrated soon.
Someone holding the Motorola Edge (2024).

The new Motorola Edge (2024) looks like an incredible Pixel 8a alternative

The Motorola Edge (2024) is the newest Motorola phone on the street. It costs $550, has an impressive spec sheet, and could be an excellent Pixel 8a rival.
Two iPad Air models showing the screens.

5 tablets you should buy instead of the iPad Air (2024)

Thinking about getting the new iPad Air? Before you buy it, here are five other tablets you should consider instead.
iPhone 15 Pro (left) and Google Pixel 8a camera modules.

Can a $500 Pixel phone beat a $1,000 iPhone in a camera test? I found out

What happens when you compare a $500 Pixel phone against a $1,000 iPhone in a camera test? Is it close? Is it a total blowout? I found out.
TCL 50 XL 5G in a bush.

How good can a $160 Android phone really be? I used one to find out

The TCL 50 XL 5G is a new Android phone that can be yours for just $160. But is it any good? I reviewed it to find out.
Renders of the Google Pixel 8a and Google Pixel 6a.

Google Pixel 8a vs. Pixel 6a: Is it time to upgrade?

The Google Pixel 8a is the latest from Google, and it packs quite a punch for the price. Is it worth upgrading to from a Pixel 6a?
Google Photos app on a Google Pixel 8 Pro.

This is the one AI feature from Google I/O 2024 I can’t wait to use

Whether you love it or hate it, AI is all the rage right now. This was especially true at Google I/O 2024, where one particular AI feature stole my attention.
Official photo of the 2024 iPad Pro.

Dear Apple, I don’t care how thin the iPad Pro is

The new iPad Pro is Apple's most impressive tablet to date. One of its biggest changes is an ultrathin design. And you know what? I just don't care about it.
A photo of Sundar at the Google I/O 2024 keynote.

The 4 biggest things Google didn’t announce at Google I/O 2024

The Google I/O 2024 keynote has come and gone. Here are the biggest things Google didn't announce during it.
Google Pixel 8a in Aloe.

Did you buy a Google Pixel 8a? These are the first 9 things you need to do

The Google Pixel 8a is here with many improvements over its predecessor. If you have one, here are a few of the first things you need to do.
Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra in Titanium Gray in hand.

Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra vs. S22 Ultra: Should you upgrade?

Samsung Galaxy Ultra phones are some of the best mobile devices on the market, but is there a big difference between the S24 and S22 Ultra? Let’s find out!
Android 15 on stage at Google I/O 2024.

Android is getting an AI overhaul. Here’s what it looks like

Android will be getting numerous Gemini features in its next update. Here's a look at what's coming.
Google Gemini on smartphone.

Google Lens now works with videos, and it’s super impressive

Google just revealed a new way to search the web through video.
Renders of the 11-inch and 13-inch models of the iPad Pro 2024.

Apple’s new iPads look amazing, but there’s one big problem

Apple showed off some impressive new iPads. But there's still one thing that is holding them back from their full potential.
OnePlus Open in Emerald Dusk in hand.

OnePlus Open review: an excellent foldable, with a catch

The foldable market is growing, this time with OnePlus joining the fray. How does the OnePlus Open fare? Let's find out.
iPad Pro.

Apple finally fixed my biggest issue with the iPad Pro

Apple finally updated the iPad Air and iPad Pro lines, and fixed a glaring problem that I've had with the Pro models for years.
An official photo of the 2024 iPad Air.

Apple made an outrageous change to its new iPads

Apple's new iPads are here, but these new devices are breaking a long-standing tradition.
Promo image for the Google Pixel 8a, showing renders of the phone in all four colors.

The 10 most important things to know about the Google Pixel 8a

Google has just announced the Google Pixel 8a. Here are the most important things about it that you need to know.
Close-up photo of the Messages app on an iPhone.

How to fix iMessage activation errors on your iPhone

Are you having activation errors with iMessage on your iPhone? Here are some fixes for the problem.
OnePlus Open in hand.

Six months later, is the OnePlus Open still worth it? I found out

It's been about six months since the OnePlus Open hit the market. Is OnePlus' first foldable still worth it? I revisited the phone to find out.
Mophie Juice Pack for iPhone 15 Pro.

One of the most iconic iPhone accessories is back — and it’s great

The Mophie Juice Pack used to be an accessory that you would see everywhere, but then it vanished. Now it's back for the iPhone 15 series.
A Samsung Galaxy S24 Plus laying on concrete.

5 phones you should buy instead of the Samsung Galaxy S24 Plus

The Samsung Galaxy S24 Plus is a great Android phone — but so are these five alternatives.
Samsung Galaxy S24 (left) and Google Pixel 8 in hand.

5 ways the Samsung Galaxy S24 beats the Google Pixel 8

Thinking of buying either a Google Pixel 8 or a Samsung Galaxy S24? Here are a few reasons why the Galaxy S24 is the better choice.
TikTok logo on an iPhone.

Worried about the TikTok ban? Here are 5 TikTok alternatives you should use

Though TikTok isn't banned quite yet, it may be soon. Here are some alternatives worth checking out.
A person holding the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra and Google Pixel 8 Pro.

I compared Google and Samsung’s AI photo-editing tools. It’s not even close

Google and Samsung both have their own versions of an object removal tool. But which one works better? We found out.
OnePlus 12R Genshin Impact Edition in hand.

The OnePlus 12R is still one of 2024’s best smartphone deals

We're a couple of months removed from the OnePlus 12R's release. Is it still as good as it was back in February? I revisited the phone to find out.
Nomad Glow 2.0 Sport Case and Apple Watch Sport Band in daylight.

Nomad’s new iPhone case and Apple Watch band may be its coolest yet

Your Apple Watch and iPhone are fine on their own. But what if they also glowed in the dark? Thanks to Nomad's new Glow 2.0 accessories, now they can.
A green iPhone 15 on a green bench.

5 phones you should buy instead of the iPhone 15

Thinking about buying the iPhone 15? Wait! Here are five other alternatives you should consider instead.
Holding the Samsung Galaxy S23 with the display turned on.

Samsung has a new (and cheaper) way to buy the Galaxy S23

If you need a new phone, the Galaxy S23 is still a great choice, And now, you can save even more money with Samsung's Certified Re-Newed program.
The Motorola Edge Plus 2023 lying next to the Galaxy S23 Ultra and iPhone 14 Pro.

How to find your lost phone (tips for iPhone and Android)

We show you how to locate your lost or stolen iPhone or Android smartphone using a variety of apps and services, plus tips for finding older phones.
Genshin Impact Edition OnePlus 12R (left) and Flowy Emerald OnePlus 12.

I did a OnePlus 12 vs. OnePlus 12R camera test, and there’s a big difference

The OnePlus 12R is a more affordable option than the OnePlus 12, but with slightly lesser specs and no Hasselblad. Does that really matter though? We find out.