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The five Apple iPhone 14 colors.

How much storage do you need on your new iPhone 14? Here’s how to decide

If you’re wondering how much storage you’ll need on your new Apple iPhone 14, it’s probably not as much as you think. Here's why.
Lifestyle photo of the Fitbit Versa 4 and Fitbit Sense 2.

Fitbit Versa 4 vs. Fitbit Sense 2: Which new Fitbit wins?

Fitbit's newest smartwatches have a lot of overlap. We break down which is better for your wallet between the Versa 4 and the Sense 2.
Sony's Xperia 5 IV in an exclusive green color.

The Xperia 5 IV shows Sony isn’t done making small phones

Sony isn't getting out of the compact phone game with its new Xperia 5 IV. At $1,000, it'll set you back quite a bit of money.
A white iPhone 13 standing upright on a table.

With the iPhone 14 Pro, Apple is about to make the ‘normal’ iPhone boring

Apple's iPhone variants are drifting further and further apart. The iPhone 14 is set to expand that gap massively, and the effect could be huge.
Android 13 logo on a Google Pixel 6a.

The best thing about Android 13 isn’t a new feature or setting — it’s something else

Android 13 is finally here, and there's not much to talk about. As the operating system matures, new and exciting features are few and far between.
Google Tensor Chip image.

Google’s Tensor 3 chip for Pixel 8 may have this in common with the Pixel 6

Google's continuing to collaborate with Samsung for Tensor for the Pixel 8, according to a new report.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 buying guide: Everything you need to know

Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold 4 is finally here with Android 12L on board. Here's everything we know about the company's most productive foldable.
Precise location setting on an iPhone.

How to turn off precise location on your iPhone (and why you should)

With social media apps like Instagram and TikTok sneaking peeks at your location, there are tools to keep your data safe that are built into your iPhone.
Google Pixel 6 Pro tensor silicon

Google needs to fix this fatal flaw before I consider a Pixel 7

The Google Pixel 7 is shaping up to be a great phone. But only if Tensor 2 addresses a major issue.
huawei mate 40 pro hands on features price photos release date camera

Huawei’s Mate series to return with the Mate 50 next month

Huawei's Mate 50 might not be coming to the U.S. and Europe, but it may clue us in on what to expect from the next Honor Magic phone.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4.

Does the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 have an SD card slot?

Samsung has been moving away from microSD cards on its smartphones, but will the tablet-like Galaxy Z Fold 4 be an exception?
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 and Galaxy Z Flip 4.

Does the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 come with a charger? Here’s why not

Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold 4 has been revealed, and pre-orders will be landing soon. It's also skipping the in-box charger. Here's why.
Android 13 logo on a Android logo background.

Android 13: Everything we know about Google’s big OS update

Google has announced Android 13, its next major software release. Here's what it's expected to bring.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4.

The Galaxy Z Fold 4 and Flip 4 are exciting because they’re boring

With the Galaxy Z Fold 4 and Galaxy Z Flip 4, foldables have rapidly reached the boring, iterative update stage of smartphones. Is that such a bad thing?
Official render of the Motorola Razr 2022.

Razr 2022: Everything we know about Motorola’s next foldable

The Motorola Razr 2022 is official! From its design and specs to availability and more, here's everything we know about it.
Close up detail of a man iMessaging on an iPhone.

iOS 16 is the perfect time for Apple’s Messages to add RCS

With iOS 16 on the horizon, it's just about time for Apple and Google to make up and finally improve the messaging situation between iOS and Android users.
Samsung's split screen keyboard mode on the Galaxy Z Fold 3.

Samsung’s next foldable might be a ‘Galaxy Z Tab’ tablet

Samsung's next foldable might just be a real tablet, with the company reportedly working on a tablet that folds in three ways.
OnePlus 10T camera module.

The Nothing Phone 1 is what the OnePlus 10T could have been

Launching so close together and with shared brand history, the Nothing Phone 1 and OnePlus 10T show two different ways to meet the same goals.
The Galaxy Z Fold 3 on a table, showing wallpaper on the outer screen.

Samsung’s next foldables are getting more expensive

Samsung is expected to raise the pricing of its Galaxy foldables as it drops the "Z" branding later this month.
OnePlus 10T screen.

OnePlus 10T buying guide: everything you need to know

OnePlus is reported to be planning a OnePlus 10T phone to follow up on the 10 Pro. Here's everything we know about the company's next affordable flagship.
Samsung's Galaxy Z Flip 4

Samsung’s Galaxy Z Flip 4 leaks as a mild refresh

Samsung isn't overhauling the Galaxy Z Flip this year, if rumors are to be believed. A slightly better battery and a faster processor are on the menu.
The Google Play store icon on an Android phone.

Google Play Store now offers third-party app payments, but only for some users

Ahead of the EU's Digital Markets Act coming into force, Google opens up the Play Store to third-party payment providers.
The apps of the Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 Classic on its display.

One UI 4.5 is coming to the Galaxy Watch 4 to make typing less terrible

One UI 4.5 is coming to the Galaxy Watch 4. A QWERTY keyboard, improved accessibility, and enhanced customization are highlights of the release.
Close up of WhatsApp icon as seen on a smartphone display. Credits: WhatsApp official.

WhatsApp just upgraded its emoji reactions and I want them now

WhatsApp expands its emoji reactions to include every emoji on your phone in an update that's coming in weeks.
Onn Android Tablet on Table

Android 12L and Wear OS 3 show Google still isn’t serious about tablets and smartwatches

Android 12L and Wear OS 3 are supposed to be Google's big revolutions for tablets and smartwatches. But it sure doesn't feel like it.
iMessage on an iPhone.

Apple may be forced to change iMessage forever, thanks to new EU ruling

The EU's new rules threaten to shake up how your iPhone and Android phones work everywhere.
Someone holding the Nothing Phone 1, showing the front of it and its display.

The Nothing Phone 1 thinks your smartphone should be a brash, distracting toy

The Nothing Phone marries a disregard for your attention with bombast that crumbles under scrutiny.
Motorola Frontier 2022

Motorola’s next flagship phone will have a truly unusual camera system

Motorola zooms in on a launch date for its next big camera phone, the Motorola X30 Pro.
Xiaomi's upcomign 12 Ultra

New Xiaomi phones are launching on July 4 with (hopefully) amazing cameras

Xiaomi is launching the 12S, 12S Pro, and 12S Ultra on the 4th of July. These will be the first Xiaomi flagships developed with Leica imaging.
Google Pixel 6a camera close up.

Watch the Pixel 6a’s fingerprint sensor beat the Pixel 6 Pro

An early hands-on video of the Pixel 6a has been uploaded, revealing a vastly improved fingerprint sensor compared to the more expensive Pixel 6 Pro.
Woman wearing the 2022 Apple Watch Pride Watch strap.

Celebrate Pride month with these rainbow Apple Watch bands

Apple opens up its Pride month celebration with two Apple Watch bands and watch faces. The company is also launching a new shot on iPhone campaign for Pride.
The Solana Saga debuts.

The Essential Phone’s spiritual successor is now a crypto phone no one asked for

The Solana Saga is a crypto-focused smartphone coming from the same minds as the Essential Phone, but it has a lot to prove before it launches.
Official glimpse of Nothing Phone 1 with a parrot sitting on top of phone.

The Nothing Phone 1 won’t be coming to the U.S. after all

The Nothing Phone 1 isn't coming to the U.S., the company confirmed. Instead, it'll be made available in European and Asian markets when it lands this summer.
An iPhone 13 Pro running iOS 16 sits on top of an iPad with red lighting shining.

Apple’s best iOS 16 feature is something you can’t see

You won't find iOS 16's best feature spelled out for you, but you'll feel it when you start to use the new update on your iPhone.
Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra Diablo Edition

Galaxy S22 and Watch 4 get stunning new special editions that you can’t buy

Samsung continues its partnerships with gaming and fashion brands for its latest special-edition Galaxy products. This time, it's Blizzard and Black Yak!
Close up detail of a man iMessaging on an iPhone.

iOS 16 fixes the worst thing about group texts with Android users

Tired of seeing spam texts for message reactions? iOS 16 is coming to fix this once and for all.
Apple CEO Tim Cook looks at a display of brand new redesigned MacBook Air laptop during the WWDC22

WWDC 2022 announcements: iOS 16, iPadOS 16, WatchOS 9, MacOS Ventura, MacBook Air M2, and more

WWDC 2022 is finally here, and Apple is expected to debut new OS updates for the iPhone, iPad, and Mac at WWDC 2022 -- as well as a new M2-powered MacBook Air.
Xiaomi's upcomign 12 Ultra

Xiaomi 12 Ultra leak shows another ridiculous camera bump

Xiaomi's very first Leica-branded phone leaks online showing an enormous camera bump.