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Evernote finally brings back tabbed view, but are its rising prices pushing loyal users away?

Evernote has officially brought back tabbed notes after five years, and this time the feature is available on both Mac and Windows, not just Mac users who enjoyed it before 2020.
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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.
Apple iPhone 17 Pro in Cosmic Orange next to the iPhone 17 Pro Max in Deep Blue

New leaks add weight to rumors of a slimmer Dynamic Island on iPhone 18

Leaked iPhone 18 Pro prototype images and screen protectors confirm a Dynamic Island up to 35% smaller, enabled by under-display Face ID.
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Apple’s anonymous email feature isn’t nearly as anonymous as you might think

Apple’s Hide My Email is useful for keeping your real address away from apps and websites, but it won’t stop law enforcement from tracing the account behind it.
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Smartphones with a 185Hz screen are next, but the US will miss out, again

Can 185Hz even be real? Because it feels unreal.
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Pixel 11 pops up in early leaks and it’s a familiar cyclops look for Google’s next

Same thing, different year?
Vivo X300 Ultra

Vivo X300 Ultra aims to replace your camera, not just your phone

Vivo has unveiled the X300 Ultra with a pro-grade camera system designed to rival dedicated cameras.
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Apple has fixed the iPhone’s misfiring keyboard, but it’s time to ditch it for a better option

Apple fixed a major iPhone typing bug in iOS 26.4, but the keyboard still lags behind rivals like Gboard and SwiftKey in accuracy, features, and customization, making third party options a smarter choice.
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Your Android phone is getting an AirDrop-style tap to share trick

Google and Samsung are building a tap to share feature for Android that lets you transfer files by holding two phones together. Evidence appears across One UI 9, Play Services, and Android 17.
Electronics, Phone, Mobile Phone

Apple might create an AI app store for Siri’s next avatar

Apple’s AI strategy might be taking a very familiar turn, one that made the iPhone what it is today. As per Bloomberg’s recent report, Apple is working on a new “Extensions” system in iOS 27 that would allow third-party AI assistants to plug directly into Siri, including services like Google Gemini and Anthropic’s Claude. More […]
Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus

Galaxy S26 battery tests show Qualcomm trim doing far better than Samsung’s own chip 

Samsung's Exynos 2600 may be the world's first 2nm chip, but fresh battery-life testing on the Galaxy S26 shows Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 pulling ahead by a margin hard to ignore or excuse.
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Android is changing the rules for sideloading, but they won’t hinder your phone upgrade

Once you’ve danced through the steps, the system remembers your moves.
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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.
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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.
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Samsung is cooking up a money-saving trick for its browser

Samsung is working on a Smart Shopping feature for its browser that can automatically find and apply coupon codes while you shop online.
Galaxy A37 5G camera module.

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.
Lockdown Mode information page on an iPhone 14 Pro.

Apple says Lockdown Mode thwarted spyware attacks with a clean slate

Apple says it has not seen a single successful spyware attack on iPhones with Lockdown Mode enabled, highlighting how the feature limits attack surfaces and blocks common entry points used by advanced threats.
Apple iPhone 17 Pro in Cosmic Orange leaning on a gray wall.

The Dynamic Island could shrink on the iPhone 18 series, and not just on the Pro models

Apple may be shrinking the Dynamic Island on every iPhone 18 model, not just the Pro versions. Here's what a credible Weibo leaker claims, and why the launch timeline makes it complicated.
Electronics, Phone, Mobile Phone

Apple Podcasts finally gets serious about video, adds multiple YouTube-inspired features

iOS 26.4 transforms Apple Podcasts with a full video overhaul — featuring Picture-in-Picture, offline downloads, speed controls, and a new video discovery hub. Here's everything that's new.
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Instagram could soon let you watch Reels while offline with automatic downloads

Instagram is reportedly testing a feature that could automatically download Reels for offline viewing.
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Android 17 will let apps get the best out of your phone’s camera chops

Android 17 Beta 3 introduces a vendor-defined camera extensions, allowing phone makers to bring their advanced imaging features to third-party apps.
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Google is preparing a priority charging feature for phones for rush scenarios

Google is testing a priority charging feature in Android 17 that shifts power away from background activity so your phone gains more battery during short charging sessions, without cutting off essential functions like calls and texts.
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Android 17 has a cool new trick to keep AI assistants from screaming in your ears

Android 17 adds a separate assistant volume control, preventing sudden loud voice replies when you raise media volume. It’s a small tweak that makes everyday interactions with Gemini and other assistants far more comfortable.
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Vivaldi browser’s tab stacks are a lovely solution that I want on Chrome and Safari

Vivaldi's two-level tab stacks bring a more practical approach to managing tabs on mobile, keeping everything accessible while Chrome and Safari still rely on less intuitive solutions.
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Android 17 makes your internet controls way less frustrating

Android 17 Beta 3 splits Wi-Fi and mobile data into separate Quick Settings tiles, removing an extra step that slowed down simple connection changes and making everyday phone use feel more direct.
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iPhone users can finally get live translation on their headphones through Google Translate

Google is bringing its live translation feature to iOS, turning your headphones into a real-time translator that helps you follow conversations naturally without constantly checking your screen.
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Motorola leak reveals the upcoming Razr 70 Ultra, and it doesn’t want to change one bit

A slightly thicker build is the only “upgrade” this Motorola flip brings.
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Siri could soon support third-party AI tools in major iOS update

You could use multiple AI assistants on your iPhone
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WhatsApp finally lets iPhone users run two accounts on the same device

From running two accounts on one iPhone to deleting large files without losing chat history, WhatsApp's March 2026 update solves long-standing frustrations while quietly adding Meta AI photo and writing tools.
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Samsung’s Galaxy A57 is a rare win for repairability

Smartphones haven’t exactly been getting easier to repair over the years. If anything, most modern devices are now glued shut and actively fight you when something inside breaks. That’s what makes the Samsung Galaxy A57 a breath of fresh air. A recent teardown of the new mid-range device reveals that Samsung built one of its […]
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Apple’s next big iPhone camera bet could be 200MP

Apple may be testing a 200MP iPhone camera with a larger sensor, signaling a bigger leap in photo quality, but there’s no confirmed model or release timeline yet.
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Samsung’s new Exynos 1680 promises better AI and graphics performance for mid-range phones

The Exynos 1680 is Samsung's latest mid-range chipset that brings better graphics and faster on-device AI compared to last year's Exynos 1580.
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Android web browsing just overtook iPhone speed, Google says

Android phones may now browse faster than iPhones, as Google claims Chrome has overtaken Safari in key speed tests. The real world impact depends on your device, network, and the sites you visit.
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It’s not just the screen time, but how often you pick a phone that’s hurting your brain

Researchers say it’s not how long you use your phone, but how often you check it that leads to mental overload.
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Android 17’s new Contact Picker stops apps from accessing your entire contact list

Android 17 is getting a new Contact Picker that changes how apps access your contacts list. Earlier reports hinted at this shift toward tighter privacy, and now Google is rolling it out. Instead of giving apps full access to your address book, you will be able to choose exactly which contacts they can see. Previously, […]
Snapdragon 8 Elite

Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 leak suggests Ultra-tier flagships may offer a noticeable performance edge

A new Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 leak suggests Qualcomm may equip the Pro variant with a faster GPU and support for newer memory, potentially widening the performance gap between flagship phones.
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This could be our first look at Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy Z Fold 8 Wide

Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold 8 Wide just leaked via exclusive CAD renders, a wide, shorter foldable built with a single competitor in mind: Apple's iPhone Fold.
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Samsung’s Galaxy A57 and A37 are here with new chips and smarter cameras

Samsung’s Galaxy A57 and A37 are official, bringing new Exynos processors, improved night photography, and familiar mid-range fundamentals.