The world’s chip lord issues price hike warning that’s going to hurt your phone and laptop
TSMC CFO Wendell Huang todl the BBC that inflation is driving up costs and did not rule out price increases, a warning with real implications for the phones, laptops, and AI services that run on the company's chips.
Everything Apple announced at WWDC 2026: iOS 27, next-gen Siri, AI upgrades, and more
Apple announced iOS 27, Siri AI, macOS Golden Gate, and five more OS updates at WWDC 2026 on June 8.
iOS 27 offers the clearest sign that a foldable iPhone is right around the corner
Apple’s SwiftUI changes and new iOS 27 framework references suggest the company may be getting apps ready for an iPhone that works across two different displays.
Smartphones are to blame for declining birth rates, as studies highlight the iPhone’s role
Two new studies argue smartphone adoption, beginning with the iPhone's 2007 launch, contributed significantly to falling birth rates in the US and globally.
Which iPhones are ready for iOS 27? Here is the full list of compatible models
Apple confirmed 29 iPhones will support iOS 27, including the iPhone 11 lineup, but only newer models will get Siri AI and Apple Intelligence features.
Samsung’s rumored Galaxy S27 Pro may get an S26 Ultra-sized battery
A new Galaxy S27 Pro leak points to a 6.5-inch display and 5,000mAh battery, giving Samsung fans a potentially more practical flagship option to look forward to.
Siri just moved into your iPhone camera, and it’s pretty handy
Siri now lives inside your iPhone camera with a new visual intelligence mode. Point, tap the shutter, and Siri tells you what it sees, splits your bill, or checks your calories.
iPadOS 27 brings a smarter Siri, permanent Menu Bar, and iPhone app resizing to your iPad
iPadOS 27 brings conversational Siri AI, a permanent Menu Bar option, iPhone app resizing, rebuilt Search, and iCloud Shared Albums for Android and Windows.
Your old iPhone can run iOS 27, just don’t expect the cool features
iOS 27 supports phones as old as the iPhone 11, but most of the exciting Apple Intelligence features are locked to Apple's newest, priciest devices.
Apple’s new child safety tools arrive as pressure builds on Big Tech
Apple’s latest child safety update gives parents more control over what kids can download, browse, watch, and who they can contact, at a time when governments are pushing Big Tech to do more to protect children online.
Siri gets its biggest upgrade yet, and it’s more personal than ever
Apple has rebuilt Siri from the ground up with Apple Intelligence, turning it into a more conversational, context-aware AI that can understand your messages, apps, and even what’s on your screen.
Apple’s new AI photo tool can literally change where the camera was standing
Apple has unveiled Spatial Reframing for the Photos app, an Apple Intelligence feature that can virtually reposition the camera and intelligently generate missing parts of an image.
Anker has launched the perfect 3-in-1 charger for Apple devices, but you can’t buy it yet
Anker has launched the Prime 3-in-1 Magnetic Wireless Charger in China at 1,199 yuan (~$177), featuring a 1.62-inch touchscreen.
Apple announces iOS 27 with speedy app launches, Siri AI, and Liquid Glass refinements for your iPhone
Apple announced iOS 27 at WWDC 2026, bringing 30% faster app launches, a rebuilt search index, Liquid Glass refinements, and revamped Siri.
Apple Intelligence is coming to Safari with smarter tabs, custom extensions, and password fixes
Apple has announced new Apple Intelligence features for Safari, including AI-powered tab organization, custom extension creation, webpage monitoring, and automatic password updates.
iOS 27 makes Shortcuts so easy, you have no excuse not to use them
iOS 27 uses Apple Intelligence to let you build Shortcuts just by describing them in plain language. No more fiddling with dozens of actions to automate your daily tasks.
AirPods are finally getting a custom EQ to tune the listening experience
Apple is finally letting you tune your AirPods the way you want. A new custom EQ setting is coming with iOS 27, so you can adjust the bass, mids, and highs to match your taste.
Xteink X4 review: I doubted this tiny e-reader, but it fixed my poor screen habits
The Xteink X4 is easy to pass on, easier to become a part of your every day carry, and an irresistibly charming device that just might win over the bibliophile inside you without hurting your wallet.
Ever wonder what data your iPhone apps are harvesting? This app exposes it all in detail
Loupe shows the hidden fingerprinting signals any iPhone app can read, from language and battery details to installed apps and persistent identifiers.
What if Pokémon Go were real life? This app lets you log every animal you see in the real world
A new iOS app called Gotcha turns your iPhone into your own Pokédex. Point your phone at any animal, catch it, and collect them all, from common critters to legendary finds.
Samsung leak reveals the Galaxy S26 FE and it finally doesn’t look like a budget parts bin
Leaked renders suggest Samsung’s Galaxy S26 FE could arrive with a far more premium design, bringing the Fan Edition lineup closer to flagship Galaxy S phones.
iPhone Fold appears in the wild as dummy unit, and it’s got my attention
New dummy unit photos from leaker Sonny Dickson reveal the iPhone Fold's design ahead of its expected fall 2026 launch.
5 iPhone apps I cannot live without in 2026
From quick searches to retro gaming, these five apps have earned a permanent spot on my iPhone. Some you may know, some you might not, but all of them are worth downloading today.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra review: After four months of testing, I can’t part with it
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is the best showcase of consistent excellence and a solid return to innovative streak, despite not being the beefiest warrior in the Android ecosystem.
Google really wants Gemini involved in every part of your phone now
Google is reportedly expanding Gemini’s integration with Google Contacts, potentially allowing the AI assistant to handle calls, messages, and contact-based tasks more naturally on Android.
Google’s new AI reply system could make texting feel easier
Google Messages is reportedly testing a new “tap to draft” feature that uses AI to generate longer, more contextual text replies inside conversations.
Right to repair isn’t a hobbyist crusade. It’s a fight over ownership
Right to repair is usually framed as an e-waste issue, but the sharper problem is ownership. A dying battery shouldn’t turn a device you paid for into company property again.
The post-warranty graveyard is filling up with working gadgets
Software updates are supposed to keep gadgets alive, but the Pixel 4a battery mess shows how easily they can become the thing that pushes old hardware into the grave.
Samsung could skip a charging upgrade on the upcoming Galaxy Z Flip 8, yet again
Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy Z Flip 8 could reportedly stick with 25W charging and a 4,300mAh battery, despite competitors pushing much faster charging technologies.
Google Meet’s AI note-taker now lets you customize your meeting notes and track decisions
Google Meet's "Take notes for me" feature now lets you toggle specific note sections and track meeting decisions with clear outcome labels.
iOS 27 could change how your muscle memory swipes notifications on a phone
One of the smallest rumored changes in iOS 27 could end up being one of the most noticeable. If true, Apple may be asking millions of users to relearn a swipe they've been making for years.
Smartphone screens are about to enter ridiculous refresh rate territory like gaming monitors
120Hz once felt excessive on a phone. Now, a new leak suggests OnePlus could be chasing refresh rates that sound more at home on a gaming monitor than a smartphone.
The next-gen Siri in iOS 27 might still ship as a beta experience in the early days
Apple’s next-generation Siri could finally arrive with iOS 27, but a new report suggests users may be getting an unfinished version at first. Apple reportedly plans to treat the assistant more like an ongoing test than a fully polished release.
Hinge is pushing AI into dating and its boss says Gen Z needs its help to start conversations
Gen Z spends more than two hours a day less in person with other people than those the same age did 20 years ago, Hinge CEO Jackie Jantos told the BBC. The app is deploying AI profile coaching and conversation prompts to fill the gap, but researchers say dating apps have already overpromised on what technology can do for loneliness.
Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy Z Flip 8 might avoid the chip curse, but not for all buyers
Samsung's Galaxy Z Flip 8 will reportedly switch to a split-chip strategy, shipping with the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 in some markets and the Exynos 2600 in others, according to a new leak.
Filtr wants to wipe ads from almost every app on your iPhone and Mac
Filtr is a new privacy-focused tool that aims to block ads and trackers across nearly every app on iPhones, iPads, and Macs using Apple’s built-in filtering systems.
The next OnePlus flagship could drop earlier, and straight into Apple’s iPhone launch slot
The OnePlus 16 could launch earlier than usual, with a September debut reportedly planned for China. That would put OnePlus much closer to Apple’s iPhone launch window, while the phone itself is rumored to bring a next-gen Snapdragon chip, a huge battery, and a 200MP telephoto camera.
Google eases how you pay for stuff online and it’s an impulse shopper’s nightmare
Google is rolling out Google Pay direct checkout and a faster biometric authentication system, while bringing Google Wallet digital ID support to select EU member states.