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Samsung Galaxy S26

The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is incredible, until you need to fix it

iFixit's teardown of the Galaxy S26 Ultra revealed a mixed bag: a brilliantly easy battery swap, a nightmare screen replacement, and a replacement parts system so bad it's almost funny.
Meadow in hand

Meadow is a square phone that ditches distracting apps and I absolutely want one

Meadow is a $399 secondary device that gives you your phone number, maps, music, and camera, without the social media, work emails, and notifications.
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OnePlus’ latest compact flagship is a sad reminder that phone price hikes are far from over

The OnePlus 15T brings a huge 7,500mAh battery to a compact flagship, but its sharp price jump reflects a rough 2026 market.
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Apple could fold Siri into a dedicated app with a big makeover

Apple is testing a new Siri app that looks and works like a chatbot, letting you manage conversations, upload files, and switch between voice and text in one place.
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WWDC 2026: Everything we expect from Apple’s June event 

From Siri 2.0 and iOS 27's stability overhaul to the HomePad and Mac Studio M5 Ultra, here's every major announcement expected at Apple's WWDC 2026 keynote.
Siri on an iPhone

Apple is eyeing an “Ask Siri” feature that puts the assistant everywhere on your iPhone

Apple is testing an “Ask Siri” feature that lets you interact with the assistant across apps, turning it into a more conversational, context-aware tool that works directly with what is on your screen.
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This new Android flagship rival is pushing zoom further than Apple and Samsung

Oppo’s upcoming Find X9 Ultra will feature a new 10x optical zoom camera with a redesigned periscope system, aiming to push smartphone photography further.
Domino's

Domino’s introduces advanced AI tracking and live activities for better order visibility

Your iPhone will show live pizza updates without opening the app
Apple Maps

Ads in Apple Maps are now official, and they’re coming this summer

Apple has confirmed ads are coming to Apple Maps this summer in the US and Canada, with sponsored results appearing in search.
The lock screen on the iPhone 16.

iOS 26.4 is here with Playlist Playground, new emoji, and a Family Sharing fix

Apple's iOS 26.4 is here with an AI playlist generator, smarter Apple Music tools, new emoji, accessibility improvements, and a long-overdue Family Sharing payment fix.
Subpli app running on an iPhone.

My life turned into a subscription trap, but I axed the bad bills with these tricks

There was a time when subscriptions felt like a novelty. Those were times of (digital) peace. A seamless payment feature on cool new apps that brought unlimited access (for the month). You paid for Netflix, and maybe Spotify, and that was usually about it. Now, it’s streaming, cloud storage, fitness apps, editing apps, AI chatbots, […]
Leaked render of Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8.

Galaxy Z Fold 8 renders hint at Samsung fixing one big Fold 7 mistake

Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold 8 is coming in hot with a bigger battery, faster charging, an upgraded ultrawide camera, and the possible return of a stylus fans thought was gone for good.
Android Quick Share with iPhone AirDrop

I see Galaxy S26’s AirDrop support as progress, but I just don’t think it changes much

Samsung supporting AirDrop the Galaxy S26 is the kind of upgrade people will appreciate instantly and buy a phone for almost never.
Gemini on a phone.

Gemini avatar lets you appear in AI content without filming yourself

Google may soon let you create a reusable 3D avatar inside Gemini, allowing you to insert yourself into AI-generated images and videos without constant selfies, signaling a shift toward faster and more consistent content creation.
Electronics, Mobile Phone, Phone

This new OnePlus phone could kill battery anxiety for good

A 9000mAh battery and fast charging could make the OnePlus Nord 6 a standout for endurance, but real-world results will decide if it truly changes expectations in the midrange segment.
iPhone

Your iPhone could be at risk if it’s not updated

A leaked exploit kit capable of hacking iPhones is now public, potentially putting millions of devices at risk—especially those running outdated software versions.
Michelin restaurant details on Apple Maps.

Apple finally takes the Google Maps route to ads in Maps

Apple Maps is getting ads. Businesses will soon pay for top search placement, powered by AI. Here's what it means for your daily navigation and Apple's growing services empire.
iphone-air

iPhone Air is dramatically outselling Samsung’s thin phone, and even Apple’s retired Plus model

New data shows the iPhone Air more than doubled the Plus model's sales share and is outselling Samsung's Galaxy S25 Edge 3-to-1 in the US.
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The memory crisis might bring back expandable storage on phones

As RAM and storage prices surge, smartphone brands may look to hybrid storage solutions like microSD cards to keep costs under control.
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Sharing files on Galaxy S26 just got simpler with AirDrop support

Samsung brings AirDrop-style sharing to Galaxy S26 with a global Quick Share rollout starting March 23.
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OnePlus rumored to exit the US and European markets… again

Fresh reports claim OnePlus may scale back or exit Western markets, signaling a possible shift toward focusing on Asia.
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GrapheneOS takes a hard line on privacy, no ID checks anywhere

GrapheneOS is holding firm against global ID rules, keeping its no-account policy even if that limits access in some regions, trading convenience and availability for stronger privacy protections.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra

The Galaxy S27 Ultra may skip major S Pen upgrades despite Samsung’s ongoing work

Samsung is reportedly working on its next-gen S Pen technology, but a new report suggests it may not arrive with the Galaxy S27 Ultra.
iphone 18 pro render.

Apple’s plans to enhance the iPhone camera are tangled in a legal mess

Apple’s plans to improve iPhone 18 Pro camera software with Halide-like features are now caught up in a lawsuit involving the app’s co-founders.
Amazon app showing 1 day delivery option

Amazon’s rumored AI phone might be dead on arrival, says analyst

Amazon’s rumored AI-driven smartphone may face an uphill battle, with analysts warning that market conditions and competition make this the worst possible time to launch.
Google Gemini on Phone

Chrome on iPhone is putting Gemini front and center in your browsing

Chrome on iOS is testing a new Gemini shortcut that brings an AI assistant directly into your browsing workflow without leaving the page.
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Samsung’s next mid-range Galaxy A57 and Galaxy A37 finally get a launch date

Samsung has confirmed that its upcoming Galaxy A57 and Galaxy A37 mid-range smartphones will launch on March 25 in India.
Samsung Galaxy S26 and S26 Plus Camera

You can turn the Galaxy S26 into a webcam, and it’s actually useful

The Galaxy S26 supports a native USB webcam mode, letting users connect their phone to a PC and use its camera without third-party apps.
Close up of the hinge on the Galaxy Z Fold 7

Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy foldables could get a charging speed boost

Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Wide Fold may support 45W charging, while the Galaxy Z Flip 8 is expected to remain at 25W.
Halide App Official render for iPhone

iPhone 18 Pro could level up its camera game with Halide-inspired features

Apple reportedly explored acquiring Halide to enhance iPhone 18 Pro camera software, hinting at pro-level features coming to its native camera app.
Android 14 Files by Google app showing a list of APK files in the Downloads folder.

Google will still let you sideload apps, but there’s a catch now

Google says sideloading isn't going away, but a new multi-step "advanced flow" will make installing unverified apps slower and more secure.
iPhone Fold CAD-based AI visualization.

Apple’s foldable iPhone is coming… not just when you thought

The iPhone Fold is now expected to ship in December rather than September, and a new report hints at an iPhone 18 Plus arriving in March 2027 — here's what we know.
The Google Messages app on the Galaxy S25 Ultra.

Google Messages adds two features your group chats desperately needed

Google Messages officially launches RCS group @Mentions and a Trash folder — two long-awaited features that make group chats smarter and deletions less permanent.
Samsung Galaxy S26

AirDrop support is coming to Samsung Galaxy phones, starting with S26

Galaxy phones could soon send files to iPhones using AirDrop, with Samsung confirming the feature will roll out gradually, starting with the upcoming Galaxy S26 lineup.
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Notion’s AI Meeting Notes can now run in the background

Notion’s AI Meeting Notes now run in the background, letting users switch apps or lock screens while transcription continues uninterrupted.
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Google is removing the hassle of remembering SIM codes on Android 17

Android 17 could eliminate the hassle of remembering SIM PINs by automatically entering them after you unlock your device, while still protecting your SIM on other phones.
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Amazon is giving smartphones a second try, and you can probably guess what it’s all about

Amazon is working on a new smartphone codenamed "Transformer." The AI-powered phone is designed to keep you connected to Alexa, Prime, and everything Amazon.
Android 17 on a phone.

Android Canary update brings big changes, but nothing is guaranteed

Android Canary 2603 introduces promising features like app lock and bubbles, but nothing is guaranteed to ship. Here’s what the latest experimental build reveals about Android’s direction and what to watch next.