AI as a dating wingman is a hot trend, but study says it’s just sabotaging your love life
A new study finds that using AI to write dating app messages creates a damaging gap between your online persona and your real-life self.
Android 17: Everything we know so far
Android 17 is in its final pre-release stages and could release anytime soon. Before it goes official, here’s everything you need to know about it.
Nimble’s SharePower breaks in half, and it’s the coolest power bank idea I’ve ever seen
Nimble's latest portable charger does something most power banks can't: it splits into two independent batteries. The clever design lets you share power with a friend without giving up your own backup charge.
This upcoming foldable is taking zoom capture to ridiculous levels, far ahead of Apple and Samsung
Vivo’s upcoming X Fold 6 is shaping up to be a camera-first foldable, with a 200MP main sensor and ZEISS 200mm teleconverter support.
UK plans social media ban for under-16s in major online safety push
The UK government plans to ban social media access for under-16s and introduce stricter protections aimed at reducing harmful online interactions and excessive screen time.
OnePlus just announced a new budget phone series, but your chances of getting it are pretty slim
OnePlus announced the N Series starting with the N6, a budget phone for India priced under $300, with no US plans confirmed.
Spotify adds editor-led videos to New Music Friday so you can meet the people picking your music
Spotify is embedding editor-led videos inside its New Music Friday playlist for US listeners, giving the weekly discovery experience a more personal feel.
A design overhaul could mean MagSafe-style charging finally comes to Galaxy S27 Ultra next year
A rumored Galaxy S27 Ultra redesign could do more than change the phone's appearance. It may finally enable built-in Qi2 magnets, bringing a feature iPhone users have enjoyed for years to Samsung's flagship lineup.
Everything new coming to Apple Wallet in iOS 27
iOS 27 brings enhanced passes, smarter hotel keys, bill splitting, and more to Apple Wallet this fall.
Apple skipped Siri AI model choices at WWDC, but they may still arrive with iOS 27
Apple reportedly has hidden support for multiple third-party AI models in iOS 27, potentially letting Siri work with services beyond ChatGPT.
A customizable camera app is still on the table, but Apple could be saving it for the iPhone 18
Apple reportedly has a customizable Camera app ready internally, but the feature may not launch until the iPhone 18 Pro arrives next year.
Samsung Galaxy S27 Ultra could finally fix major camera and battery weaknesses
A new leak claims the Galaxy S27 Ultra’s 3x zoom shots may improve despite the missing 3x lens, and the phone could finally move past a 5,000mAh battery.
Everything new coming to CarPlay in iOS 27
iOS 27 brings a Siri AI overhaul, video apps, audio scrubbing, and major reliability fixes to CarPlay this fall.
Apple Intelligence 2.0: What the New AI Features Actually Mean
Apple Intelligence 2.0 is Apple’s attempt to make AI feel native to the iPhone, with Siri as the visible test, Gemini as the quiet twist, and app plumbing underneath.
These 7 hidden iOS 27 features have quietly improved my iPhone experience
The headline iOS 27 features get all the attention, but these seven small changes are the ones quietly making my iPhone better every single day.
Honor Magic V6 review: I doubted this sleek foldable, but it raced beyond expectations
After years of writing off foldables, the Honor Magic V6 made me a convert. The folding screen is outstanding, the battery is remarkable, and the cameras are the best on any large foldable right now. It is not perfect, but it is hard to argue with.
iOS 27’s Apple Pay fix won’t have you hunting for the right card before checkout
iOS 27 redesigns the Apple Pay checkout screen with swipe gestures, a card grid, and more payment details.
Apple has finally put the planned obsolescence rumors to bed
Every iOS update used to come with the same fear: my old iPhone is about to get slower. iOS 27 finally breaks that pattern, and it's a big deal.
Apple made Liquid Glass adjustable, which says plenty about Liquid Glass
Apple added a Liquid Glass slider to iOS 27 and macOS Golden Gate, and the funniest part is how useful it sounds.
Galaxy S25 users are finally getting some missing One UI 8.5 AI features
Galaxy S25 users are finally getting Prioritize Notifications, Summarize Notifications and File Summaries with the June update, after the features were skipped in the first One UI 8.5 rollout.
One UI 9 will finally give Samsung phones a feature most Androids have had for years
One UI 9 beta appears to add a long-missing status bar tool that lets Galaxy users check real-time Wi-Fi and mobile data speeds without using a third-party app.
Waiting for smartphone prices to drop? Nothing’s CEO has bad news for you
Nothing co-founder Carl Pei says RAM is now the most expensive component in a smartphone, accounting for over half the hardware cost.
Scammers used Gemini AI to power a massive phishing operation and Google just sued them
A Chinese scam network used Google's Gemini AI to flood millions of phones with fake texts and build over 9,000 phishing websites, prompting a landmark Google lawsuit.
Wikipedia just turned “On This Day” into a delightfully nerdy daily game
Wikipedia’s latest iPhone addition turns history into a quick daily challenge. It’s simple, surprisingly addictive, and might teach you something before your morning coffee kicks in.
I tried to blur a face in iOS 27. My iPhone gave a new one instead.
Apple improved the Clean Up tool in iOS 27, but it broke the hide faces feature in the process, and what it does now is both funny and a little alarming.
iOS 27 hands-on: the iPhone update I have been waiting for
After two days with the iOS 27 beta, I think Apple finally fixed the stuff that made iOS 26 so frustrating. Here's everything that stood out to me.
Waze is catching up on traffic lights, just not for everyone yet
Waze is starting to show traffic lights during navigation, but the rollout remains uneven. The feature helps the app catch up to Google Maps and Apple Maps, though many drivers still can’t access it.
WhatsApp’s new iPhone update makes juggling two accounts much less annoying
WhatsApp is rolling out multiple accounts on iPhone, letting users add a second number in the main app while keeping chats, calls, notifications, and settings separate.
Apple comes out clear on Siri AI acting as your romantic partner. It’s a No
Apple says Siri AI is designed to help users get things done, not become an AI girlfriend, boyfriend, therapist, or engagement machine.
Cash App now doubles as a phone carrier with a $40 unlimited plan
Cash App Mobile gives select users a $40 unlimited 5G phone plan with talk, text, hotspot data, and AT&T network coverage built into the app.
Humbling teardown confirms Trump Phone is just a painted-over HTC phone
Beneath the gold finish and patriotic branding, the Trump Phone appears to have a surprisingly familiar origin story.
Saily just turned the eSIM into a $1 burner phone number
Saily’s new US phone number add-on gives travelers a cheap second line for calls, texts, 2FA codes, and keeping their main number private.
YouTube has revived direct messaging so you can finally share videos without leaving the app
You can now share YouTube videos and chat with friends directly inside the app, as YouTube expands its relaunched messaging feature to the US and beyond.
iOS 27: Everything we know about the new features landing on your iPhone
Apple’s iOS 27 update brings Siri AI and Apple Intelligence upgrades, but its smaller improvements to Mail, AirDrop, Photos, Shortcuts, AirPods, and compatibility matter just as much. So here's everything revealed about iOS 27.
OnePlus 15 joins the tiny Android club that can AirDrop with iPhones
OnePlus 15 users can now send files to nearby iPhones, iPads, and Macs through Quick Share, cutting out older workarounds like cloud links and third-party apps.
iOS 27 could make battery saving less of a settings scavenger hunt
Apple is testing Dormancy in iOS 27 and watchOS code, hinting at battery prompts that could flag unused features and recommend switching them off before they waste more power.
Burner phones could be collateral damage in the FCC’s robocall war
The FCC's robocall crackdown could force carriers to collect more ID data before activating phone service, raising privacy concerns for prepaid users, abuse survivors, journalists, and anyone relying on burner phones.
Nomad’s orange wallet tracker makes the AirTag look chunky and underdressed
Nomad’s Stellar Orange accessories add Apple Find My tracking and Qi2 charging to a tiny limited-edition drop that is mostly about looking pretty.