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Motorola adaptive display concept on wrist.

This amazing concept phone from Motorola just made my jaw drop

Motorola just showcased an Android concept that doubles as a smartwatch. Tacky? Yes. Do I want one? Desperately so!
A person holding the Google Pixel 8 Pro in front of their face.

Google Pixel 8 Pro users are finding weird ways to use the phone

The Pixel 8 Pro's temperature sensor might sound like a solution searching for a problem, but users are finding practical scenarios where it's useful.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chip.

The Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 is here, and it’s a big deal for Android phones

Qualcomm just announced its Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chip for Android phones. From new AI tools to gaming upgrades, it looks like a big deal.
Renders of the OnePlus Open next to the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5.

OnePlus Open vs. Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5: a really close call

The OnePlus Open is an incredible folding phone from OnePlus. But can it seriously compete with the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5? We found out.
USB-C port on Apple Pencil

The USB-C Apple Pencil fixes an iPad problem I’ve had for years

The Apple Pencil (USB-C) is a weird mix of omissions and conveniences. But beyond the value factor, it fixes an embarrassingly inconvenient design flaw.
Notifications shown on the Google Pixel Watch 2's screen.

Google and Qualcomm are changing Wear OS smartwatches forever

Google and Qualcomm have joined to build Wear OS around the RISC-V open source ecosystem. It offers hope for better smartwatches.
Logging into a Google account with passkeys on an iPhone.

Google is killing your passwords, and security experts are (mostly) happy

Google is pushing for users to set passkeys as the default log-in option. A former FBI expert says it's good progress, but you should still be cautious.
Setting up an Android phone as a webcam.

How to easily turn your Android phone into a killer webcam

Android 14 turns your phone into a webcam. It’s a native solution and free from the hassle of an external app. Here’s how the whole system kicks into a action.
The Motorola Edge (2023) displayed against a purple background.

Motorola just launched a new Android phone to take on the Pixel 8

Get ready for another new Android phone! Motorola just announced its Edge (2023) handset, and it's even cheaper than the new Google Pixel 8.
A person holding the closed Motorola Razr 40.

Motorola’s newest folding phone is cheaper than the iPhone 15

Motorola is finally launching its Razr (2023) folding phone in the U.S. — and it's a lot cheaper than you'd expect.
A close-up of the iPhone 14 Pro's camera module.

My iPhone just blew me away — and it’s not the new iPhone 15 Pro

Apple wants you get the fancy new iPhone 15 Pro Max. I took the iPhone 14 Pro to one of the world’s harshest places, and it stunned pro photojournalists.
Official artwork for Android 14 on a Pixel 7a.

I’ve been using Android 14 for months. Here’s why you’re going to love it

Android 14 doesn't offer a feature changelog that takes up a few volumes, but it makes subtle changes where it matters -- and without any major bugs to boot.
Google Pixel 8 pro in white.

Google’s Pixel 8 trade-in deals are absolutely embarrassing

For all the love that the Pixel 8 series is receiving, the trade-in deals offered by Google for older Pixels have left loyal fans quite disappointed.
Alleged render of Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra.

The Samsung Galaxy S24 just leaked with a few big surprises

Samsung appears to be making all the positive strides with the Galaxy S24 Ultra, but embracing a terrible Apple imitation for the standard Galaxy S24.
Apple NameDrop in action.

Here’s what iOS 17’s coolest feature looks like in action

The new iOS 17 has a few nifty features to check out, but one of them — NameDrop — is particularly impressive. Here's what it looks like in action.
Spotlight on iOS 17.

I’ve been using iOS 17 for months. These 4 new things are the best

iOS 17 focuses on core functions like calling, browsing, and search. After testing it all, here are the key changes that really lifted my smartphone routine.
Apple iPhone 15 Pro with titanium frame.

The iPhone 15 Pro isn’t the iPhone upgrade I hoped it would be

Apple thinks a titanium frame and a blazing fast chip are the makings of a "Pro" iPhone. Except it's not. It's actually supremely disappointing.
OnePlus Pad Go official imagery.

This is OnePlus’ next Android tablet — the OnePlus Pad Go

The OnePlus Pad Go is an affordable Android tablet that should impress with a sleek design and quality display. We have a first look at it.
Side rail of iPhone 15 Pro.

Apple just announced the iPhone 15 Pro. Was it worth the wait?

Following months and months of speculation, Apple has finally announced the iPhone 15 Pro. Here's what's new.
Google Pixel 8 official render.

This Google Pixel 8 price leak has me really, really worried

For the past couple of generations, Google's Pixel phones have dramatically undercut the competition. The Pixel 8 series might end that hot streak.
Leaked OnePlus 12 product renders.

The OnePlus 12 just leaked again — and with an odd camera change

OnePlus is apparently not ready to serve a zoom camera upgrade on its next flagship killer, but it might add another piece of unconventional tech into the mix.
OnePlus-11-Marble-Odyssey-Edition display view.

OnePlus has big news for September 25 — but it’s not a folding phone

OnePlus will have big news to share on September 25. But, unfortunately, it doesn't look like it has anything to do with its folding phone.
Google Pixel 8 Pro leaked render.

Google accidentally leaked the Pixel 8 Pro and Pixel Watch 2

Google’s official online storefront briefly posted a marketing image depicting the Pixel 8 Pro and the Pixel Watch 2 weeks ahead of the official launch.
Galaxy Store listing of Galaxy Enhance-X app.

I found a secret AI photo-editing app for Samsung phones

There's a secret AI photo-editing app for Samsung phones called Galaxy Enhance-X. I tried it, and you absolutely should too.
Leaked render of Nothing's upcoming CMF smartwatch.

If this is Nothing’s first smartwatch, I’m not interested

This may be our first look at the first smartwatch from Nothing. And if it is, I'm sorely disappointed.
The side of the Apple Watch Ultra with the Solo Loop band.

Here’s why scientists really want you to clean your smartwatch

When's the last time you cleaned your smartwatch band? It's probably been a while, right? Here's why scientists want you to change that.
MediaTek chip illustration on the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra.

Some Android phones are about to get superpowerful AI apps

MediaTek's upcoming flagship chip will offer hardware tricks that will dramatically improve generative AI apps on smartphones by using on-device processing.
Samsung Goodlock app logo.

Have a Samsung phone? This is the one app you have to download

Samsung phones are great out of the box, but there's one app you can download to unlock a load of hidden features.
The Mobvoi TicWatch Pro 5 on a person's wrist, showing the backlit secondary screen.

One of the best Wear OS smartwatches just got a surprise upgrade

Mobvoi's excellent TicWatch Pro 5 is one of the best Wear OS smartwatches out there. It now comes in a Sansdstone finish for the same asking price.
Contact Poster on iPhone call screen.

How to make a Contact Poster — one of iOS 17’s coolest features

Contact Posters offer an engaging canvas to express creativity via otherwise mundane-looking contact cards. Here's how to create them in iOS 17 on your iPhone.
Personal Voice feature on iPhone.

This amazing iOS 17 feature clones your voice. Here’s how it works

With iOS 17 on your iPhone, a feature called Personal Voice allows you to clone your voice in just 15 minutes thanks to AI. Here's how it works.
A smartwatch with underwater GPS coordinates.

This app gives any smartwatch underwater superpowers

Experts at the University of Washington have created an app that allows any smartwatch to gain GPS-like location tracking capability underwater.
The back of the Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra.

There’s a big problem with Samsung’s new Android tablets

Samsung gave some meaningful upgrades to the Galaxy Tab S9 series. But an Android tablet is only as good as the software it serves, yet One UI seems ignorant.
A person repairing a Samsung phone.

Samsung’s making it easier than ever to fix your broken phone

Samsung is expanding its partnership with uBreakiFix in a couple of important ways, making it easier than ever to fix your broken Samsung phone.