Opera’s growth shows users will switch browsers when given a choice
Opera's browser is picking up serious market share in the US and UK, proving that when people get a real choice, they are happy to ditch the default.
Instagram and WhatsApp lead in sextortion reports, iMessage is weaponized against teenagers: Report
Australia's online safety watchdog says Instagram and WhatsApp top the sextortion complaint list, while teens are being targeted through iMessage and Snapchat.
Acer’s new Android phone lets you take better selfies with a rear display
Acer has quietly launched the Sospiro A15 with a 1.88-inch rear screen, a 64MP camera, Android 16, and a 5,000mAh battery. Here's everything the new budget phone offers
5 reasons I keep coming back to Apple Reminders despite paying for premium task managers
Despite paying for Things 3, Todoist, and OmniFocus, I keep returning to Apple Reminders. Here are 5 reasons this free app still beats premium task managers for everyday use.
Your Google Voice calls just got an AI note-taker, and a cheaper price tag
Google Voice is bringing Gemini's AI note-taking to phone calls, plus new standalone plans that let anyone with a Gmail account run a professional phone system without Workspace subscription.
This app turns your text and voice messages into living AI characters
Tired of sending plain text and voice notes? Pixi Garden lets you send animated AI characters that walk into chats, perform, and deliver your message. It works inside Apple's Messages app, with WhatsApp and other platforms expected to follow.
Meta’s addictive Instagram and Facebook design could lead to billions in fines and a forced redesign
The European Commission says Meta failed to protect users, especially teens, from Instagram and Facebook's addictive design, and the company could face massive fines.
Instagram is letting people generate AI images of you. Here’s how to stop it.
Instagram's new Muse AI lets anyone use your photos to generate AI images and videos, and you're opted in by default. Here's how to find the setting and turn it off before someone else uses your face without asking.
Self-driving cars keep getting in the way of first responders, and Uncle Sam just ran out of patience
NHTSA's chief says driverless cars keep blocking ambulances and fire trucks, and he's giving companies a deadline to fix it.
Halide 3.1 update brings straighter photos, a warmer look, and smarter focus taps
Halide 3.1 adds perspective correction, a new Scarlet color look, raw only shooting, and smarter focus taps, just six weeks after Mark III launched.
Android 17’s new video standard fixes one of HDR’s biggest problems
Android 17 brings a new HDR standard called Eclipsa Video that promises consistent, comfortable HDR playback across every screen.
iOS 27 finally ended my accidental voice message nightmare
iOS 27 lets you remove the record audio button from Messages entirely, so you never accidentally send an awkward voice note again. Here's how to turn it off.
Claude Cowork can now keep working even after you close your laptop
Claude Cowork now runs on web and mobile too, so your AI tasks keep going even after you close your laptop.
Apple Home AI features come with a hidden price tag
Apple's new AI-powered Home app features sound great, but they come with a catch. You'll need the 2TB iCloud+ plan to use them.
Apple finally lets you make Siri sound like you want
iOS 27 beta 3 finally activates Siri's pace and expressivity sliders, letting you fine-tune how the assistant sounds across Siri, Maps, and Safari.
3 Siri AI features that have genuinely improved my day-to-day life
From smarter Spotlight search to natural language reminders and a camera that actually understands what it sees, here are 3 Siri AI features making a real difference in daily iPhone use.
I was in love with my iPhone Air, until summer arrived
My iPhone Air was perfect until summer arrived. Now it overheats, warns me constantly, and burns through battery twice as fast.
Samsung’s Galaxy S27 Pro and Ultra could finally ditch that ancient selfie camera
Samsung's Galaxy S27 Pro and Ultra may swap the aging 12MP selfie camera for a sharper 16MP sensor, plus upgraded telephoto and ultra-wide lenses.
Acti just turned your smartphone keyboard into an AI assistant
Acti is a new AI keyboard for iOS and Android that lets you drop your location, live sports scores, and mini apps right inside your chats. No app switching needed.
Kobo answers Kindle’s Goodreads perk with automatic StoryGraph syncing
Kobo has switched on its StoryGraph integration, so your reading progress now syncs over automatically. No more manual updates.
The Clicks Communicator just showed off its software, and it actually looks promising
Clicks finally showed off the working Communicator software, and for anyone who misses physical keyboards, this first look is full of clever touches worth getting excited about.
Leaked cases give us the clearest look yet at Samsung’s upcoming foldables
Leaked cases give us the best look yet at cases for the Galaxy Z Fold 8, Z Fold 8 Wide, and Z Flip 8 ahead of Samsung's July Unpacked event.
iOS 27 developer beta 2 is here. Here are all the new features you get
Apple's iOS 27 developer beta 2 is here with a much faster Siri, a fixed crop bug, Wallet Insight, inline RCS replies, and a handful of other welcome tweaks. Here's everything new.
Tecno’s EllaClaw AI agent wants to clean up your phone and run your errands
Tecno's EllaClaw agent moves past chatbot replies and starts doing real work, from clearing RAM and saving battery to hailing rides and shopping inside your apps, all while keeping you in control.