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Samsung’s next Galaxy Z foldables will give you plenty of AI love with Gemini Intelligence
Samsung’s next foldables could debut Gemini Intelligence, giving the Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Z Flip 8 a more capable AI assistant that handles linked tasks across apps from a single request.
Android 17 will make it easier to stop apps from quietly tracking your location in the background
Google announced a new set of privacy and theft protection updates for Android 17 at the Android Show I/O Edition today, including a new location button that automatically revokes an app's access to your precise location once you close it.
Android 17 is about to make your phone a much better content creation tool
Google has announced a slate of creator-focused updates coming with Android 17 at the Android Show I/O Edition, including deeper Instagram camera integration, AI-powered tools in the Edits app, and new a Screen Reactions feature.
Android and iPhone are closer than ever, and this could change how you move between them
Android to iPhone transfers are starting to feel less like chaos and more like copy, paste, done.
Huawei is reportedly testing new tech for its biggest phone battery yet
A new leak claims Huawei is experimenting with fresh battery materials and designs that could take smartphone capacity beyond 10,000mAh.
Signal messenger wants to protect you from phishing with these new in-app changes
Signal has rolled out new in-app safety features to help users spot and avoid phishing and social engineering attacks, including scammers posing as Signal itself.
WhatsApp Plus is here, and you can safely ignore this subscription
WhatsApp Plus has arrived on iPhone, but when Telegram Premium offers functional upgrades, and Signal gives everything away free, does Meta's new subscription actually earn its keep?
Apple and Google just put a lock on your green-bubble texts, and it’s about time
Apple and Google have teamed up for the first time to bring end-to-end encryption to cross-platform RCS messaging, closing a long-standing privacy gap between iPhone and Android users.
The Razr Ultra 2026 is everything a flip phone should be, but I’m not paying $1,500 for it
Motorola raised the Razr Ultra's price by $200 while barely changing the hardware. In 2026, $1,500 can get you the best book-style foldables or regular flagships.
iPhone 17’s front camera tech might soon appear on an Android phone, but better
Oppo is reportedly testing a square 100MP front camera sensor that could bring iPhone 17-style Center Stage framing to future Android flagships.
Samsung leak shows it hasn’t given up on tri-fold phones yet
A new Samsung patent-based leak shows a possible Galaxy Z TriFold 2 design with an S Pen pocket built directly into the hinge area.
The makers of security-first GrapheneOS are putting Google and Apple’s tactics on blast
Google's reCAPTCHA is testing a system that requires you to scan a QR code with an Apple or Google-certified phone. Here's why that matters more than it sounds.
Samsung Galaxy S25 series just landed the big One UI 8.5 update in the US
Samsung One UI 8.5 is rolling out to Galaxy S25 series phones in the US with quick settings customization, updated photo editing tools, and a bunch of small but satisfying changes.
I let this Galaxy S26 feature handle my battery, and it actually works
The Galaxy S26’s Device Care features handle battery health, background apps, and system optimization in ways that actually make a difference over time. Once it is set up, it mostly stays out of your way and simply lets you use your phone.
I thought I needed an iPhone Pro until I paid attention to how I actually use it
Every September, Apple's keynote had me convinced I was a Pro user. Turns out, I was just a very good audience.
I used to dread moving files between devices — now I barely think about it
For years, moving a file between my iPhone, Android phone, and MacBook felt like negotiating a peace treaty between rival nations. Somehow, without much fanfare, the war is over — and my workflow has never been calmer.
Apple could deliver automatic tab groups in Safari for iOS 27 and macOS
Apple is reportedly testing AI-powered automatic tab grouping for Safari in iOS 27 and macOS 27 to help users better organize browsing sessions.
The iPhone Air shows why compact phones are still the better answer
The iPhone Air is a clever answer to heavy flagship phones, but using one reminded me that thinness and lightness still don’t solve the real problem of a typical tall phone.
The Galaxy Z Fold 8 Wide leaked in case listings, and the design shift is more dramatic than I expected
Ice Universe's Alibaba case leak is the clearest confirmation yet that the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Wide is a genuine design overhaul, wider, shorter, with a pill-shaped dual camera.
Fake stalking apps racked million of downloads. It says a lot about Google’s security and us
28 fake Android apps promising to spy on anyone's call history racked up 7.3 million downloads on Google Play — and the scariest part isn't that the apps were fraudulent, it's that so many people wanted them to work.
This could be the final form of the iPhone 18 Pro, and it’s expectedly boring
A new leak gives us an early look at the iPhone 18 Pro, and while the rumored upgrades sound polished, the overall experience may feel a little too familiar. From a smaller Dynamic Island to faster internals, Apple seems to be refining the formula instead of reinventing it.
Samsung gave Galaxy S25 users One UI 8.5, but skipped the features they wanted most
One UI 8.5 is rolling out to the Galaxy S25 series with new tools, but the missing Now Nudge and 24MP camera mode are what users are talking about.
Sci-fi got the gadgets right, but the vibes wrong
Sci-fi promised holograms, floating interfaces, and magic computers. Consumer tech delivered phones, video calls, smart speakers, and the boring version that actually ships.
I tried the AI editing tools on my Galaxy S26, and it quietly blew my mind
After testing the Galaxy S26’s AI eraser and generative editing tools on real photos, I finally found a phone-based AI editor that feels fast, useful, and surprisingly dependable.
Apple wants you to verify your identity before you get Education discount on products
Apple replaced its US Education Store honor system with mandatory UNiDAYS verification, requiring students and educators to confirm eligibility via academic portal login or valid documents.
Whoop’s response to Fitbit Air and Google Health is real doctors, not just an AI chatbot.
One day after Google launched Fitbit Air and Google Health with Gemini-powered AI coaching, Whoop announced on-demand licensed clinician access for US users via video call.
Apple leak prophesizes a Spatial iPhone with a holographic 3D screen. It’s about time!
A leak suggests Apple and Samsung are working on a Spatial iPhone with a holographic display that projects depth effects without glasses, targeting around 2030.
