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The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 and the Flip 3 together, showing their partially folded displays.

Hurray! Android phones don’t look like the iPhone anymore

After years of copying Apple's designs and color schemes, Android phones have now struck out on their own -- we're all the better for it.
Phones Mobile
The privacy focused Murena phone.

Sorry Murena, a successful Android phone needs Google

Building an Android phone without Android's biggest selling point is a hard sell. Murena is one of the latest companies to tackle that challenge.
Phones Mobile
Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro camera layout

Google’s Pixel 7 turns up for sale, but you can’t buy it

A prototype of the Google's Pixel 7 showed up over the weekend on eBay and Facebook Marketplace, months before the flagship is due to launch.
Wearables Mobile
Person accessing a state ID using the Apple Wallet on an iPhone.

Apple’s digital driver’s license drives slowly into Maryland

After Arizona, Apple is bringing support for driver's licenses and IDs in the Wallet app to Maryland. Other states are expected to follow soon.
Wearables Mobile
iPhone 12 Mini.

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.
Phones Mobile
huawei p20 pro leica

Xiaomi steals Leica from Huawei for its next flagship phone

Xiaomi has announced a partnership with camera brand Leica for its next flagship smartphone, the so-called 12 Ultra, taking it away from Huawei.
Phones Mobile
Android 13 at Google I/O.

Google is making Android better for the visually impaired

Google is improving out-of-box Braille support in Android 13. The Android update will ship first on the Pixel 7 when it debuts later this year.
Phones Mobile
Fossil Gen 5 Wear OS

Google finally adds streaming to YouTube Music on Wear OS

Google's YouTube Music app for Wear OS now allows for streaming either on Wi-Fi or LTE. Previously, users could only play stored music.
Wearables Mobile
A blue iPhone 12 sits next to a Lightning charger.

Apple is probably killing the Lightning port everywhere

After years of holding out, Apple is rumored to be getting rid of the Lightning port next year across all its products.
Phones Mobile
Google Pixel Family IO 2022

Google says it’s serious about tablets again. Yeah, right

Google's slapdash history with big-screened Android devices mean you really should temper your hopes for the Pixel tablet.
Tablets Mobile
Google Pixel 6a

Google’s Pixel 6a is losing the 5a’s best feature

Google has announced the Pixel 6a as a powerful new budget phone with its Tensor chip onboard -- but don't expect much from its battery life.
Phones Mobile
A phone running Android 13.

Android 13 is all about big screens, privacy, and payments

Android 13 is finally here at Google I/O! Here's what Google is bringing to mobile users over the next year.
Phones Mobile
The rear panel of the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra.

Samsung confirms February Unpacked event for Galaxy S22

Samsung has finally confirmed the rumors about a February Samsung Galaxy Unpacked event in 2022. We're almost certain to see the S22 and other devices.
Tablets Mobile
Samsung's Galaxy S22 invite.

Samsung Galaxy Unpacked invites roll out for February 9

Samsung has just announced the launch date of the upcoming Galaxy S22, and it may bring quite the treat for Galaxy Note fans.
Tablets Mobile
Google Pixel 6 Image Composite.

Google’s Pixel 6 features new Pixel Pass subscription service to rival Apple One

Google's Pixel 6 might come with a Pixel Pass service at launch to rival the iPhone Upgrade Program and Apple One.
Phones Mobile
Sony's new XPeria I IV and its zoom camera.

Sony’s new Xperia 1 IV comes with a crazy moving zoom lens

Sony's new flagship comes with a real moving optical zoom lens, but an eye-popping price tag puts it out of reach for many.
Phones Mobile
Google Play Store on the OnePlus Nord 2.

Google faces lawsuit over controversial Play Store change

Google's new Play Store billing policies aren't very popular with developers, and some are taking their disagreement to the courts.
Phones Mobile
Person texting on a smartphone using WhatsApp.

Emoji reactions hit WhatsApp as Meta fights the competition

WhatsApp joins Telegram, Messenger, iMessage and more by introducing key features including emoji reactions, larger file sharing, and bigger group chats.
Phones Mobile
Three phone screens showing the new Android 12 Go Edition.

Google is killing off its lightweight YouTube Go app

Google is shuttering its YouTube Go app this summer, citing improvements made to the main YouTube app.
Phones Mobile
Person holding an Apple AirTag.

Apple rolls out another promised AirTag safety update

Apple has started rolling out promised anti-stalking features for AirTags. More are expected to come as the year goes on.
Phones Mobile
Google Pixel Watch leaked render.

Here’s what Google’s Pixel Watch looks like on a wrist

The newest Google Pixel Watch leak shows us how it'll look on your wrist. Google is expected to launch the Watch at I/O in May.
Wearables Mobile
The rear panel of the iPhone 13 showing its cameras up close.

Apple finally launches its self-service repair program

Apple has made its self-repair program available to customers after an announcement in 2021.
Phones Mobile
iPhone XR

Apple may have killed off the iPhone XR, but it still stands the test of time

Apple has sold its iPhones on being long-lasting, so we took a look at how the three-year-old iPhone XR fares in 2021.
Phones Apple
OnePlus 10 Pro 5G box in red.

Everything announced at the OnePlus 10 Pro global launch

The OnePlus 10 Pro is coming to the U.S., the U.K., and the rest of the world on March 31. Here's everything you need to know about the phone.
Phones Mobile
A pilot wearing Garmin's Air X10 watch

Garmin’s new D2 Air X10 adds voice controls for $550

In an upgrade to its critically well-received Garmin D2 Air, the new D2 Air X10 lets pilots control Siri or the Google Assistant from their wrists.
Wearables Mobile
Google Pixel 5a with screen on.

The Pixel 5a isn’t launching in Europe. Here are 5 phones you can buy instead

The limited launch of Google's Pixel 5a means that not everyone can get one. With cheap 5G Android phones getting better, here are some alternative options.
Phones Android
iPhone 13 Pro's smaller notch compared to the iPhone 12 Pro's larger notch.

Apple may finally ditch the iPhone’s notch/pill in 2024

Apple's first notch-less iPhone is probably coming in 2024 -- and it's set to be the iPhone 16.
Phones Mobile
The iPhone 13 Pro and Galaxy S21 Ultra held in hand.

Google’s newest app makes it easier to switch to Android

Google is finally making its Switch to Android app available in the App Store after a soft launch.
Phones Mobile
Close up of Google Pixel Watch renders on a black background.

Google’s Pixel Watch leaks weeks before alleged launch

A render of what appears to be Google's Pixel Watch leaked online just weeks before Google's I/O developer conference.
Wearables Mobile
The first renders of the Google Pixel 6a.

Google’s Pixel 6a earns FCC approval weeks ahead of launch

Google's upcoming Pixel 6a has just passed FCC certification, hinting at an impending launch.
Phones Mobile
Apple AirTag close up.

Apple’s AirTags keep being tagged in domestic abuse cases

Apple's AirTags keep dragging the safety problems of consumer-focused personalized trackers into the public eye.
Phones Mobile
Google Pixel 6 Pro top back in hand.

Google will soon let you repair your Pixel phone yourself

Google has joined Apple and Samsung in offering self-repair options for the Pixel line of phones in yet another win for right-to-repair campaigners.
Phones Mobile
Renders of the upcoming OnePlus Nord N20.

OnePlus shares first details of the upcoming Nord N20

OnePlus is planning its first truly budget phone with an AMOLED display.
Phones Mobile
Common Samsung Galaxy Note 20 and Note 20 Ultra problems and how to fix them.

Samsung joins Apple with support for DIY phone repairs

Right-to-repair campaigners score another victory as Samsung now allows for self-repair on its smartphones.
Tablets Mobile
OnePlus 9 Pro's camera module in close up.

OnePlus 9 and 9 Pro are latest Android phones to get Android 12 Oxygen OS

OnePlus announces Oxygen OS 12 availability for the OnePlus 9 and OnePlus 9 Pro. Here are some of the new features you'll get.
Phones Android
A closer look at the Google Pixel 6 camera array. Credits: Andy Boxall/Digital Trends.

Google’s Pixel 6 is great — but stay close to a charger

After using the Pixel 6 for three months, we have a few more thoughts on how Google's latest flagship fares in the real world.
Phones Mobile
do you need 12gb ram oneplus 9 pro xiaomi mi 11 galaxy s21 plus

The OnePlus Nord 2 could have the same camera as the flagship OnePlus 9 Pro

The OnePlus Nord 2 is rumored to ship with the same camera as the OnePlus 9 Pro, which bodes well for the phone's photography chops.
Phones Mobile
OnePlus Nord CE 5G Camera

The OnePlus Nord CE 5G is an exercise in hubris

The OnePlus Nord CE 5G doesn't capture the original magic of the OnePlus Nord, and OnePlus' disparaging comment toward rivals reveals unearned confidence.
Phones Mobile
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