I can’t live without iPhone shortcuts. These 7 are my favorites that you must try, too.
iPhone shortcuts can save you a surprising amount of time. Here are 7 of my personal favorites that I rely on every single day, and I think you will love them too.
Google’s Rambler could turn voice typing into something I don’t hate
Google’s Rambler sounds like a small Gboard upgrade, but it could quietly solve a real phone problem by turning messy spoken thoughts into messages you might actually send.
Gemini Intelligence has strict requirements, and your phone may not qualify
Google’s Gemini Intelligence sounds like the next big leap for Android AI, but there’s a surprising catch hiding behind the hype. Even some recent flagship phones may not make the cut.
Meta’s Ray-Ban Display now types messages from your finger movements
Meta's latest update brings Neural Handwriting to all Ray-Ban Display owners, which unlocks typing messages via subtle finger movements using the included Neural Band.
WhatsApp is testing disappearing messages that wait for you to actually read them before vanishing
WhatsApp is testing an After Reading timer for disappearing messages that starts the countdown only when the recipient actually reads the message.
Samsung PenUp adds new stylus tricks to your Galaxy phone, if it support an S Pen
Samsung’s PenUp update adds 53 new brushes, Dual brush, better draft syncing, and smoother controls, making the drawing app more useful on Galaxy devices with S Pen support.
Apple should just give the Neo treatment to its upcoming iPhone 18e and I’ll bite
Apple should transform the iPhone 18e into a colorful, compact, personality-driven “Neo” device instead of another stripped-down version of its flagship lineup.
Your Android phone can now share files with any iPhone using a Quick Share QR code
Google is rolling out a new QR code sharing feature in Quick Share that lets Android users transfer files to iPhones without any extra app.
Your next free Google account might only come with 5GB of storage
Google has quietly changed its free storage policy for new accounts, defaulting to 5GB instead of 15GB, with the full allocation only unlocked by linking a verified phone number.
Sony shows off AI-touched Xperia 1 VIII camera samples. It’s an epic self-own that I can’t digest
Sony's official AI Camera Assistant samples for the Xperia 1 VIII show blown highlights, crushed shadows, radioactive food saturation, and forced white balance shifts.
The Honor 600 Pro shows Samsung what an affordable flagship should look like
Samsung's Galaxy S25 FE has long been the benchmark for affordable flagships. The Honor 600 Pro thinks otherwise. Here's how the two compare on specs, cameras, battery life, and value.
Felt the wrath of network dead zones? AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon are coming together to save you, soon
In a rare move, America’s three biggest wireless carriers – AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon – have agreed in principle to work together on a new joint venture aimed at reducing wireless dead zones across the United States. The initiative focuses heavily on satellite-based connectivity and direct-to-device (D2D) communication technology, which could eventually allow smartphones to […]
After flubbing with Siri, Apple plans to host AI agents on the App Store
Developers won't commit to Siri integration over fee fears, and Apple hasn't figured out how to let AI agents into the App Store without breaking its own rules.
I took the Motorola Razr Fold for a street photography spin, and came away genuinely impressed
After taking the Motorola Razr Fold to a local art district, I came away surprised by how confidently the cameras handled murals, harsh daylight, shadows, and detail-heavy street scenes.
I was skeptical about the Motorola Razr Fold, but it rose above the first-gen curse handsomely
The Motorola Razr Fold may be the brand’s first book-style foldable, but its premium materials, sturdy hinge, and polished folding experience make it feel far more confident than a first attempt.
Android apps can now track your habits and whereabouts to offer task suggestions
Google's Contextual Suggestions is rolling out now via Play Services v26.18, is enabled by default, and uses on-device AI to track your activities and feed predictions to apps.
I tested Honor 600 Pro’s AI Image to Video 2.0, and it’s better than I expected
Honor's AI Image to Video 2.0 is a significant step up from what launched with the 400 series last year. I tested the templates, tried custom prompts, and here's what you need to know.
Qualcomm leak suggests we have entered the ludicrous era of pricey phones
The Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro may push Android flagships into a new pricing era, where best performance comes with an Ultra-sized bill.
Samsung phones will block those nasty push notifications brimmning with adware
Samsung’s new Device Care update can block apps that send too many ad notifications, giving Galaxy users a cleaner notification bar.
Apple’s 2028 iPhone display sounds impossible, but Samsung and LG are scrambling to build it
Apple is pushing Samsung Display and LG Display toward IZO cathode technology for a 4-side bending OLED display planned for 2028 iPhones.
Meta says WhatsApp is now the safest app to chat… with an AI
WhatsApp now has a private incognito mode for Meta AI chats, where messages disappear and even Meta cannot read your conversations with the assistant.
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.
Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy Z Fold 8 Wide could break your heart with “modest” cameras
Samsung's rumored Galaxy Z Fold 8 Wide may not offer top-tier cameras, with leaked specs pointing to a 50MP main shooter.
Amazon says it isn’t making another phone, after burning itself with the Fire Phone
Amazon’s devices chief says the company is not chasing a conventional smartphone, even as reports point to a mobile AI device inspired by Alexa.
X gets a History tab where you can relive all the cursed stuff saved over the years
X is rolling out a new History tab on iOS that consolidates Bookmarks, long videos, Articles, and Likes into a single location, giving users a dedicated place to revisit saved content.
iOS 27 will put Siri in the Dynamic Island, but it’s the feature upgrades that excite me more
Apple plans to redesign Siri in iOS 27, and the most talked-about change is its new home in the Dynamic Island. The visual refresh is notable, but the feature upgrades underneath it are what will actually move the needly.
Google’s AirDrop-style feature is coming to more Androids, but your older Galaxy probably didn’t make the list
Google’s AirDrop support is already live on Pixel and Galaxy S26 phones, with older Samsung flagships and select OnePlus, Oppo, and Honor models coming later.
Xperia 1 VIII is Sony’s latest camera nerd phone, but I’m wary of all the AI tuning
Sony’s brand-new Xperia 1 VIII brings a larger telephoto sensor, Alpha-inspired camera tools, AI-assisted shooting suggestions, and premium pricing that keeps it firmly niche.
The Android Show 2026: Gemini Intelligence, Googlebook, Android 17 updates, and everything else
Google announced Gemini Intelligence, Googlebooks, Android 17 updates, and a redesigned Android Auto at The Android Show: I/O Edition 2026. Missed the event? Here’s everything that landed.
Apple iPhone’s Camera app could finally stop treating everyone like a beginner
Apple is reportedly redesigning the iPhone Camera app with customizable control widgets, advanced photo options, grid tools, and a Siri mode for Visual Intelligence.
Samsung’s One UI 8.5 made checking free storage harder because apparently math is a feature now
One UI 8.5 no longer shows available storage clearly inside Device Care, leaving Galaxy users to calculate remaining space or rely on clunky workarounds.
Android’s new Pause Point feature puts a 10-second speed bump between you and mindless scrolling
Google is bringing a new Pause Point feature to Android in a bid to help users cut down on mindless scrolling.
Your Android phone is about to get much better at blocking scams
Google has announced a broad set of security upgrades for Android at the Android Show I/O Edition today, headlined by a new verified financial calls feature that will automatically end spoofed calls impersonating your bank.
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.