WhatsApp Plus is here, and you can safely ignore this subscription
WhatsApp Plus has arrived on iPhone, but when Telegram Premium offers functional upgrades, and Signal gives everything away free, does Meta's new subscription actually earn its keep?
Apple and Google just put a lock on your green-bubble texts, and it’s about time
Apple and Google have teamed up for the first time to bring end-to-end encryption to cross-platform RCS messaging, closing a long-standing privacy gap between iPhone and Android users.
The Razr Ultra 2026 is everything a flip phone should be, but I’m not paying $1,500 for it
Motorola raised the Razr Ultra's price by $200 while barely changing the hardware. In 2026, $1,500 can get you the best book-style foldables or regular flagships.
iPhone 17’s front camera tech might soon appear on an Android phone, but better
Oppo is reportedly testing a square 100MP front camera sensor that could bring iPhone 17-style Center Stage framing to future Android flagships.
Samsung leak shows it hasn’t given up on tri-fold phones yet
A new Samsung patent-based leak shows a possible Galaxy Z TriFold 2 design with an S Pen pocket built directly into the hinge area.
The makers of security-first GrapheneOS are putting Google and Apple’s tactics on blast
Google's reCAPTCHA is testing a system that requires you to scan a QR code with an Apple or Google-certified phone. Here's why that matters more than it sounds.
Samsung Galaxy S25 series just landed the big One UI 8.5 update in the US
Samsung One UI 8.5 is rolling out to Galaxy S25 series phones in the US with quick settings customization, updated photo editing tools, and a bunch of small but satisfying changes.
I let this Galaxy S26 feature handle my battery, and it actually works
The Galaxy S26’s Device Care features handle battery health, background apps, and system optimization in ways that actually make a difference over time. Once it is set up, it mostly stays out of your way and simply lets you use your phone.
I thought I needed an iPhone Pro until I paid attention to how I actually use it
Every September, Apple's keynote had me convinced I was a Pro user. Turns out, I was just a very good audience.
I used to dread moving files between devices — now I barely think about it
For years, moving a file between my iPhone, Android phone, and MacBook felt like negotiating a peace treaty between rival nations. Somehow, without much fanfare, the war is over — and my workflow has never been calmer.
Apple could deliver automatic tab groups in Safari for iOS 27 and macOS
Apple is reportedly testing AI-powered automatic tab grouping for Safari in iOS 27 and macOS 27 to help users better organize browsing sessions.
The iPhone Air shows why compact phones are still the better answer
The iPhone Air is a clever answer to heavy flagship phones, but using one reminded me that thinness and lightness still don’t solve the real problem of a typical tall phone.
The Galaxy Z Fold 8 Wide leaked in case listings, and the design shift is more dramatic than I expected
Ice Universe's Alibaba case leak is the clearest confirmation yet that the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Wide is a genuine design overhaul, wider, shorter, with a pill-shaped dual camera.
Fake stalking apps racked million of downloads. It says a lot about Google’s security and us
28 fake Android apps promising to spy on anyone's call history racked up 7.3 million downloads on Google Play — and the scariest part isn't that the apps were fraudulent, it's that so many people wanted them to work.
This could be the final form of the iPhone 18 Pro, and it’s expectedly boring
A new leak gives us an early look at the iPhone 18 Pro, and while the rumored upgrades sound polished, the overall experience may feel a little too familiar. From a smaller Dynamic Island to faster internals, Apple seems to be refining the formula instead of reinventing it.
Samsung gave Galaxy S25 users One UI 8.5, but skipped the features they wanted most
One UI 8.5 is rolling out to the Galaxy S25 series with new tools, but the missing Now Nudge and 24MP camera mode are what users are talking about.
Sci-fi got the gadgets right, but the vibes wrong
Sci-fi promised holograms, floating interfaces, and magic computers. Consumer tech delivered phones, video calls, smart speakers, and the boring version that actually ships.
I tried the AI editing tools on my Galaxy S26, and it quietly blew my mind
After testing the Galaxy S26’s AI eraser and generative editing tools on real photos, I finally found a phone-based AI editor that feels fast, useful, and surprisingly dependable.
Apple wants you to verify your identity before you get Education discount on products
Apple replaced its US Education Store honor system with mandatory UNiDAYS verification, requiring students and educators to confirm eligibility via academic portal login or valid documents.
Whoop’s response to Fitbit Air and Google Health is real doctors, not just an AI chatbot.
One day after Google launched Fitbit Air and Google Health with Gemini-powered AI coaching, Whoop announced on-demand licensed clinician access for US users via video call.
Apple leak prophesizes a Spatial iPhone with a holographic 3D screen. It’s about time!
A leak suggests Apple and Samsung are working on a Spatial iPhone with a holographic display that projects depth effects without glasses, targeting around 2030.
The Xperia 1 VIII leak finally gives Sony some swagger
A colorful Xperia 1 VIII leak suggests Sony’s next flagship could finally have more personality, but rumored price and camera changes may decide whether the excitement lasts.
Bumble will end the pain of swipes on dating apps. We don’t know what comes next
Dating app Bumble is scrapping swiping and its women-first messaging rule, with CEO Whitney Wolfe Herd promising a revolutionary AI-driven replacement in 2026.
Google is launching an AI Health Coach. Here’s what it’s all about
Google Health Coach is an AI-powered personal wellness assistant launching May 19. Here's everything you need to know about its features, pricing, and availability.
Fitbit is becoming Google Health, and it’s getting a bunch of wellness upgrades
The Fitbit app will automatically update to Google Health, bringing multimodal food logging, medical records integration, and Apple Health compatibility.
Google’s Fitbit Air is a screenless $99 Whoop rival, and its core features don’t need a subscription
Google officially launched the Fitbit Air, a $99.99 screenless fitness band with a 7-day battery, heart rate, SpO2, and skin temperature sensors, with availability beginning from May 26, 2026.
Android boss shoots down a Liquid Glass copyjob on Pixels, and that’s a relief
Google's Android Ecosystem president Sameer Samat has confirmed that Pixel devices will not adopt Apple's Liquid Glass design language, even as several Android OEMs copy the aesthetic.
Spotify now lets AI agents like OpenClaw and Claude Code create Personal Podcasts for you
With Spotify's new tool, AI agents like OpenClaw, Claude Code, and OpenAI Codex can now turn your daily briefings, class notes, and travel plans into a listenable Personal Podcast.
You can now request songs from Spotify DJ in French, German, Italian, and Portuguese too
Spotify is expanding its DJ feature in beta to Premium users in over 75 markets and adding four new languages, French, so more listeners can make voice requests in their own language.
OnePlus picked a hell of a time to leak a monster phone
The OnePlus 16 is rumored to pack a 200MP zoom camera, Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro chip, and massive battery as shutdown reports continue to cloud the brand’s future.
Sketchy iPhone 18 Pro leak shows a smaller Face ID cutout on the screen
Fresh CAD renders suggest the iPhone 18 Pro will feature a Dynamic Island 25–35% smaller than the iPhone 17 Pro, with Apple reportedly moving the Face ID flood illuminator under the display.
Qualcomm’s new Snapdragon chips unlock AI cameras, 90FPS gaming, and faster connectivity for budget phones
Qualcomm's new Snapdragon 6 Gen 5 and 4 Gen 5 chips bring AI cameras, smoother displays, and better gaming to mid-range phones launching later this year.
Samsung’s One UI 8.5 update finally rolls out with new AI features for these Galaxy oldies
Samsung’s One UI 8.5 update is giving older Galaxy phones and tablets a fresh AI boost, with smarter call handling, easier photo edits, and a few handy tricks borrowed from the Galaxy S26 series.
Apple could serve an unexpected repairability surprise atop its foldable iPhone
The rumored iPhone Ultra may fold like its rivals, but its biggest trick could be making foldable repairs a little less terrifying.
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.
Dreame wants to kit you out with a smartphone, a smart ring, and a rocket-powered sports car
Dreame Technology unveiled two smartphones, three AI smart rings, and a rocket-powered sports car at its DREAME NEXT event in San Francisco last week, marking the home appliance brand's entry into categories it has never competed in before.
Infamous “Apple copycat” offers an ingenious smartphone battery upgrade that Apple must copy
Xiaomi is offering higher-capacity battery replacements for older Xiaomi 13 phones in China, giving users a practical way to extend device life.
Apple coughs up $250 million to pay iPhone users because Siri just wasn’t smart enough
Apple’s long-delayed Siri upgrade is no longer just an embarrassing AI setback, as the company has agreed to a very real, very hefty settlement. The company is paying $250 million to settle a class-action lawsuit alleging it misled iPhone buyers in the US about the AI-powered Siri features announced as part of Apple Intelligence. According […]