iOS 27 could treat AI models like default apps, and that may finally get me to use Apple Intelligence
Apple is letting users pick their preferred AI for Writing Tools, Image Playground, and Siri. It's the most coherent AI plan any platform has announced.
I tested the Xiaomi 17 Ultra’s camera and I don’t think I’ll ever go back to an iPhone
Xiaomi 17 Ultra review: A camera-first flagship with a 1-inch sensor, 200MP zoom, and Leica tuning. Here’s why it may be the best camera phone yet.
Razr Fold vs. Galaxy Z Fold 7: I’m cautiously impressed by what Motorola’s first foldable offers while saving $300
Motorola built a more impressive foldable on its first attempt. Samsung built a more reliable one over seven. The $300 gap sits right in between.
Google Pixel 11 series: Tensor G6, Pixel Glow, new cameras, and everything else leaked so far
The Google Pixel 11 series is still months away, but leaks have already revealed details about the new Tensor G6 chip, design changes, camera upgrades, and more. Here's everything we know so far.
I used the iPhone Air for 6 months, here’s the only thing that I miss
The iPhone Air won me over in ways I didn't expect. Six months later, it's still my favorite iPhone, but there's one missing feature I can't stop thinking about.
It’s time we blindly stop believing that Snapdragon phones are superior
Snapdragon still makes excellent chips, but this year’s Exynos and MediaTek results make the old “Qualcomm always wins” story look a lot lazier.
Motorola Razr+ 2026 vs. Razr Ultra: Is the $400 price gap actually worth it, and which one to pick?
The Razr Ultra costs $400 more than the Razr+, but is it worth it? We break down every real difference to help you decide.
I’m rocking an old Pixel 8a in 2026, and my latest vacation is thankful for it
My old Pixel 8a had every chance to feel cheap on vacation. Instead, it made the flagship upgrade itch look ridiculous.
The 6,000 mAh battery on the Razr Fold should worry Samsung and Google: Here’s why
Motorola's Razr Fold arrives with a 6,000 mAh battery and 80W charging, specs that no U.S. book-style foldable has offered before. Here's what the numbers mean.
The QWERTY-toting Clicks Communicator phone finally gets a launch date
The Clicks Communicator is a $500 love letter to everyone who still thinks touchscreens were a mistake, and somehow, against all odds, it might actually show up this year.
Apple has apparently locked iPhone Ultra and MacBook Ultra as its next flagships
Apple is expanding its Ultra branding to include the iPhone Ultra (its first foldable, launching September 2026) and MacBook Ultra (OLED touchscreen, M6 chip, early 2027).
The iPhone 17 won me over, but I’d still recommend the iPhone 16 to most people
The iPhone 17 is a genuine upgrade, but after six months of using both, the iPhone 16 remains a remarkably complete phone at a more affordable price.
I spent weeks with the Pixel 10a, and now the specs debate doesn’t bother me
The Pixel 10a doesn't win on spec sheets, benchmarks, or comparison charts, but after four weeks of daily use, it's clear Google is playing a completely different game altogether.
The apps that help me stay on top of my reading goals in 2026
Reading more is one of those goals that sounds simple but falls apart fast. Here are the four apps keeping my reading habit alive in 2026.
The Galaxy Z TriFold is laid to rest. Here’s what I want its successor to fix
Samsung's tri-fold experiment is over. Before the TriFold 2 arrives, here are the five things that need to change for it to justify its price tag.
Old tech keeps coming back because new tech got annoying and we miss simpler times
Old gadgets aren’t just riding a nostalgia wave. They’re coming back because modern tech has become too needy, too app-dependent, and too exhausting.
Oppo is building camera phones like the smartphone race never ended
The Find X9 Ultra just dropped, and it is a reminder that flagship camera phones can still be bold, excessive, and genuinely exciting.
I just switched to my first big foldable, and I finally get the appeal
After years of skepticism and disappointing experiences with flip phones, switching to a book-style foldable finally made it click for me. From reading books and watching videos to multitasking, I've found that the bigger screen improves my everyday use in ways that are hard to ignore.
The “iPhone clone” debate is stuck in the past
For years, calling a phone an “iPhone clone” was the quickest way to dismiss it outright. It meant lazy design, cheap hardware, and an experience that fell apart the moment you actually used it. Early copycats earned that reputation. They borrowed the look of Apple’s iPhone, but none of the substance. Bad displays, laggy performance, […]
Wide foldables sound like a fix to so many problems and I can’t wait for Apple to take stab at it
The more I look at wide foldables like Huawei’s, the more convinced I am that Apple’s first foldable could fix some of the format’s most annoying compromises.
Xperia I VIII design leak shows Sony is still living in the past
The brand that once led innovation now feels like it’s borrowing from trends that have already run their course.
8 Siri features that could make iOS 27 a blockbuster upgrade
From a standalone chatbot app to Google Gemini under the hood to actions across the apps, here are 8 rumored Siri features that could make iOS 27 the update Apple fans have been waiting for.
Google’s new desktop mode makes one thing clear: Samsung DeX was onto something
Android 16 desktop mode finally gives Pixel users a real desktop experience, but the comparison with Samsung DeX shows how much more polished Samsung’s vision still is.
The MacBook Neo made me realize Apple still doesn’t know how to do a truly great cheap iPhone
The MacBook Neo proves Apple knows how to build a great entry product, which only makes the iPhone 17e feel more frustrating.
How to restore deleted or missing contacts on your iPhone
Losing a contact stored on your iPhone can be a panic-inducing experience, but a quick trip to iCloud will restore your lost contacts. We show you how to do it.
I tried this Pokémon-inspired weather app, and checking the weather now feels like a Pokédex hunt
SkyDex makes weather apps feel playful again, even if its messy free experience still needs work.
iPhone 18 series: Everything we know so far
Apple's iPhone 18 series rewrites the launch rulebook. Here's every reliable rumor on price, design, chip, camera, and battery before the September 2026 event.
I trashed the Galaxy S26 in my review, but it’s still annoyingly easy to like
I still think the Galaxy S26 is too conservative for flagship money — I just also can’t deny how good it feels to actually use.
Google’s new Android backup idea is so practical that I’m annoyed it took this long
I know too many people who just delete stuff when their phone fills up, and Android’s new backup idea actually sounds like a fix.
Your old Kindle is getting left behind in May. Here’s what you can do and keep it going
Amazon will end support for Kindle e-readers released in 2012 or earlier starting May 20, 2026. Here's everything you need to know, and what you should do before the deadline hits.
I don’t see a sane reason to pick another budget phone over the TCL NXTPAPER 70 Pro
The TCL NXTPAPER 70 Pro launched at $199 and makes every phone in its price range look bad. We compared it to the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G, Moto G Power 2026, and even the Pixel 10a.
Your favorite apps might be watching you — the FBI’s warning isn’t as obvious as it sounds
No, this isn’t a dramatic breakup speech asking you to uninstall every app and go live off the grid.
If Samsung launches a Galaxy S27 Pro, the name alone won’t save it
A Galaxy S27 Pro could help Samsung’s lineup, but only if it solves the charging, value, and hardware gaps in today’s non-Ultra models.
The Galaxy S26 Ultra is a stunner, but it’s two-year old sibling is still kicking it just fine for me
I’m good where I am for now.
Samsung’s new motion sickness app might’ve worked better as a Galaxy Buds feature
Samsung's free Hearapy app plays a 100 Hz tone for 60 seconds, using Nagoya University research to relieve motion sickness for up to two hours.
A new breed of Android flagships is coming and it should make Samsung nervous
New Android flagships like the Vivo X300 Ultra and Oppo Find X9 Ultra are pushing camera and hardware innovation, posing a serious challenge to Samsung.
Apple is opening Siri to pick AI models, but there’s only one that makes sense to me
Siri might become a flexible front-end that can tap into any AI model. Between ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini, one clearly makes more sense than the others, and it's not the one Apple chose first.
I won’t buy the Galaxy A37 at $450, but strongly recommend these 4 terrific options
The Galaxy A37 5G costs $450, but smarter alternatives from Samsung's own lineup to Google and Nothing deliver more features, better cameras, and longer software support.