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The Android 15 logo on a smartphone.

Motorola is already updating some phones to its Android 15 beta

While the full version of Android 15 is on the way, Motorola has already begun bringing the Android 15 beta to Edge 50 Fusion units.
Phones Mobile
A person holding a Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra and an Apple iPhone 15 Pro.

Samsung is catching up to the iPhone in an unexpected way

The iPhone is known for holding its value over the long term, but new data shows that Samsung devices are retaining their worth for longer, too.
Phones Mobile
The OnePlus 12's screen.

The OnePlus 13 may have a cool display feature we’ve never seen before

We've heard a lot about the OnePlus 13. Now, OnePlus itself has revealed a new display feature for the phone, and it sounds incredible.
Phones Mobile
A photo of the Spectra watch laying on a table.

The Pocuter Spectra sets a new standard for smartwatch repairability

This smartwatch promises total repairability and ease of access for all users. With only seven screws in total, it's exciting — but still needs time to cook.
Wearables Mobile
A person holding the OnePlus 12.

A big price increase might be coming for the OnePlus 13

The OnePlus 13 is shaping up to be one of 2025's most anticipated smartphones. Unfortunately, it may also come with a higher price than the OnePlus 12.
Phones Mobile
iPhone SE 4 showing apps.

The next iPhone SE may be missing a key iPhone 16 feature

Images of an iPhone SE 4 case suggest the Action Button might not make an appearance at this particular party.
Phones Mobile
Xiaomi Mi Smart Band 5

We just got our first peek at Xiaomi’s latest smartwatch, and it looks great

These budget-focused smartwatch alternatives are capable of tracking vital metrics at a fraction of the cost of an Apple Watch.
Wearables Mobile
The Ecovacs T20 Omni docked in a living room.

Hackers take control of robovacs and use them to yell slurs

An attack using Ecovacs robot vacuums seems more mischievous than anything else, but it's still unsettling for those affected.
Smart Home Smart Home News
A screenshot of the Panels app.

MKBHD continues to slowly try and fix the Panels app

A beloved tech YouTuber released a video addressing fans' concerns and promising to improve the pricing structure and permission requirements of his app.
Phones Mobile
Xiaomi Pad 7

Specs just leaked for the next budget-focused Android tablet

The Xiaomi Pad 7 and Pad 7 Pro want to be your next favorite budget Android tablets, and from what we've seen so far, they have what it takes.
Tablets Mobile
A side view of the Motorola Razr Plus 2024, showing the phone half-folded.

Motorola might be making a foldable unlike any we’ve seen before

Motorola recently filed a patent for a new type of folding phone, and it's something we've not seen before. Here's what it does.
Phones Mobile
Someone holding the Google Pixel 9 with the screen on.

Android 16’s Priority Modes leaked, and I need them right now

Priority Modes, a new feature coming in Android 16, have leaked. And they look incredible.
Phones Mobile
The Microsoft Surface Duo 2 has a unique two-screen design.

Microsoft’s forgotten Android phone just got its final update

The Microsoft Surface Duo 2, Microsoft's last Android phone, is now receiving its final software update.
Phones Mobile
The Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra's screen, resting on a bench.

Here’s a closer look at the Samsung Galaxy S25’s new displays

Well-known tipster Ice Universe is back with a picture of the S25, S25 Plus, and S25 Ultra displays. And yes, it confirms a lot of what we knew.
Phones Mobile
Smart Stack and Live Activity on the Apple Watch Series 10.

Have a broken Apple Watch Series 10? Good luck trying to repair it

The Apple Watch Series 10 is a fantastic smartwatch. But is it an easy one to repair? Not so much.
Wearables Mobile
Vivo X200 series.

Vivo just teased its Galaxy S25 competitor, and it looks great

The Vivo X200 Pro is coming soon, and in a new tease, we get a great look at the incoming Galaxy S25 alternative.
Phones Mobile
A person holding the Xiaomi Mix Flip, seen from the side.

Xiaomi’s new smartphone patent is one of the wildest I’ve ever seen

Are we seeing this right? The phone can split into two separate pieces, connected by magnets?
Phones Mobile
A person holding the Nothing Phone 2a Plus.

Nothing’s Android 15 beta is live, but only for one of its phones

Nothing's Android 15 beta is officially live. However, it's only available for one of the company's smartphones.
Phones Mobile
Galaxy A16 banner Samsung.

The Samsung Galaxy A16 sets a new record for budget Android phones

Samsung's newest budget phone, the Galaxy A16, sets a new standard for software updates on budget Android phones — and we're impressed.
Phones Mobile
A person wearing the Samsung Galaxy Ring and the Oura Ring.

Waiting for an Apple smart ring? We have bad news

According to Apple Insider Mark Gurman, you should get used to wearing an Apple Watch for the foreseeable future.
Wearables Mobile
Google's Ask Photos debut.

Google’s Ask Photo feature is available for users that joined a waitlist

Select users can now search their entire Photos library through AI prompts.
Phones Mobile
A group of fantasy warriors fighting a golem in Throne and Liberty.

Can’t get into Throne and Liberty? New server cap limits may help

As it turns out, the servers were overencumbered. Amazon Games has given them a strength boost.
Gaming News
A screenshot of the Panels app.

MKBHD updated his Panels app, but didn’t fix the biggest problem

The much-maligned Panels app from MKBHD has seen improvements but is still far too expensive for the average user.
Phones Mobile
The camera app running on the Samsung Galaxy S24 FE.

Samsung’s redesigned camera app will make you feel like Ansel Adams

One-handed mobile photography has never been so easy thanks to Samsung's redesigned camera app.
Phones Mobile
Someone wearing an original Apple Watch Ultra showing the battery.

Is watchOS 11 giving you bad Apple Watch battery life? A fix is here

Apple released an update version of watchOS 11 that should resolve the biggest battery life problems users have encountered.
Wearables Mobile
A person holding the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra.

Samsung’s One UI 7 update has been significantly delayed

The long-awaited One UI 7 update likely won't arrive until 2025, with the release of the Galaxy S25 series.
Phones Mobile
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Amazon quietly launched three new Android tablets with a bunch of AI features

You might have missed it, but Amazon recently launched three new Android tablets. Here are all of the details.
Tablets Mobile
Verizon banner splashed across iPhone screen.

Verizon is shutting down its popular texting app. Here’s why

Verizon Messages has been around for years. Now, it's getting ready to shut down. Here's why.
Phones Mobile
The Google Pixel Watch 3 next to the Pixel Watch.

Your Wear OS smartwatch could soon get RCS texting

RCS texting is a huge convenience on Android phones. Now, it looks like it could come soon to Wear OS smartwatches.
Wearables Mobile
The display on the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL.

The Android 16 code name has leaked, and it’s not what we expected

A key Android 16 detail has leaked: its dessert-themed code name.
Phones Mobile
A person wearing the Samsung Galaxy Watch 7.

Your next Samsung Galaxy Watch could have incredible battery life

Samsung is reportedly working on new battery tech that has the potential to change the game.
Wearables Mobile
T-Mobile smartphone.

T-Mobile has been fined millions of dollars. Here are all the details

The FCC is holding T-Mobile accountable for multiple data breaches reaching back to 2021.
Phones Mobile
A person holding the Google Pixel 9.

This Google app will make your Pixel look more like an iPhone

The Google Phone app is apparently getting a big redesign, and it's one that's heavily inspired by the iPhone.
Phones Mobile
A close-up of the iPhone 16 Pro camera.

Here’s how much the iPhone camera has changed in 10 years

This comparison shows that the iPhone 6 camera is probably a lot better than you remember, despite the past decade of improvements.
Phones Mobile
A person holding an Android phone while on a bike. The display shows the Google Play Store.

A virus infected more than 11 million Android devices. Here’s what we know

The Necro malware uses devices to generate revenue and income streams for the attacker.
Phones Mobile
The Spotify app on an iPhone.

Thousands of users report a Spotify outage this morning

You aren't alone. Thousands of listeners have reported problems with both the Spotify app and website.
Audio / Video News
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Here we go again: Blizzard is said to be working on another StarCraft shooter

In an interview with IGN, Jason Schreier said fans might finally get the game they've wanted for years.
Gaming News
Apple HomePod 2023

The next Apple HomeKit device could blend HomePod, iPad, and AI

Discoveries in Apple's backend code suggest a new HomeKit accessory might be on the way.
Smart Home Smart Home News
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