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iPhones might soon get an utterly powerful AI feature

Claude’s iOS app is testing a new Tasks hub that looks built for repeatable work runs. If it ships, it could bring Cowork-style automation to iPhone, with browser-driven routines and tighter controls.
Android 17 on a phone.

Google pulls Android 17 Beta 1 at the last second, says it’s still “coming soon”

Google postponed Android 17 Beta 1 at the last minute, blaming unspecified changes. Here's what it means for the Q1 rollout, stability timeline, and Samsung's plans.
Siri on an iPhone

Apple’s hyped AI overhual for Siri could be beset by delayed features

Apple was eyeing a major feature overhaul for Siri with the upcoming iOS 26.4 update in March, but it seems performance issues have pushed those plans further into the future.
Android 17 on a phone.

Google just released the first build of Android 17, and it’s ready for Pixel phones

Android 17 focuses on adaptability of apps across different form factors, enhances performance, and it's now available to download on Pixel 6 series and later models.
Google Fitbit AI Health Coach is available in more countries.

Google brings its AI-powered Fitbit coach to iPhones before Apple

Fitbit's Gemini-powered AI Personal Health Coach expands internationally and lands on iOS in public preview for Fitbit Premium members using supported devices.
Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold in Moonstone

Android 17 Beta 1 is around the corner, will skip the traditional Developer Preview stage

Google confirms Android 17 Beta 1 is coming soon, skipping the Developer Preview stage and rolling out automatically to current Pixel beta testers.
Galaxy Unpacked 2026 release date.

Samsung confirms Galaxy Unpacked 2026 for S26, hints at market release date

Samsung confirms Galaxy Unpacked 2026 for February 25 in San Francisco, with Galaxy S26 pre-orders live, trade-in deals, credits, and possible March 11 sales start.
Galaxy S26 Ultra with magnetic and non-magnetic charging cases.

Samsung may revive variable aperture cameras in future Galaxy phones

Samsung is reportedly developing a new version of its old variable aperture camera tech, aiming to match Apple’s upcoming hardware push and deliver more natural, optical photo quality.
Nothing Essential Apps Beta.

Nothing’s “Essential Apps” let you build personalized widgets with text-based prompts

Nothing's Essential Apps Beta lets Phone (3) users create AI-powered, personalized widgets through simple text prompts, offering a glimpse into the company's Essential OS vision.
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra's camera.

The next wave of spec-monster phones could get a 100-megapixel selfie camera

Leaks suggest upcoming Android flagships may test triple 100MP cameras, including a possible 100MP selfie shooter, signaling a shift away from today's 200MP obsession.
A person holding the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra and Xiaomi 14 Ultra.

Your next flagship Android phone may cost a lot more, or cut corners

A new leak suggests Qualcomm may split its next-gen Snapdragon 8 lineup into two tiers, potentially driving up prices for Ultra-tier devices or forcing brands to make hardware compromises.
Apple iPhone 17 in Lavender Purple

Apple is planning to use your iPhone’s camera to watch and fix your gait

Apple Health may soon get a new feature that utilizes your iPhone's camera to analyze your gait.
A person holding the Apple iPhone 16e.

iPhone 17e is eyeing three key upgrades without a price hike

Apple’s iPhone 17e may add A19 speed, MagSafe, and newer Apple-designed connectivity chips while keeping the $599 price. The big question is how much the wireless upgrade improves real-world battery and reception.
Picture of three Galaxy S26 series phones' back profile

Samsung Galaxy S26 series: Everything you need to know

From confirmed prices and dimensions to release dates and specs, here's every verified detail about Samsung's Galaxy S26 series you need to know before buying.
AT&T amiGO Jr. Phone

AT&T unveils Amigo Jr., a Samsung-made kid phone built around safety

AT&T has launched the Samsung-built Amigo Jr, a kid-safe smartphone with strict parental controls, curated apps, location tracking, and no open internet - designed for children as young as six.
Apple iPhone 17 Pro in Cosmic Orange next to the iPhone 17 Pro Max in Deep Blue

iPhone 18 Pro Max leak touts an unexpected win over Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra

A new leak suggests the iPhone 18 Pro Max may deliver superior battery life than the Galaxy S26 Ultra, thanks to a bigger battery, 2nm chip, and iOS efficiency.
Main display on the Honor Magic V5 in Ivory White (world's thinnest folding phone)

Honor gets its due for innovations as fastest-growing brand ahead of Apple & Samsung

Honor emerged as one of the stronger performers in 2025, posting record growth, according to a new research report. Data from Omdia’s latest analysis shows the brand’s shipments grew 11% year-over-year, outperforming competitors like Xiaomi, Oppo, and Vivo. The report notes that global smartphone shipments grew by 2% overall, with Apple leading the market, posting […]
Electronics, Mobile Phone, Phone

This Nokia N8 revival turns a 2010 flagship into a usable retro phone

A fan-made firmware called Reborn is giving the 2010 Nokia N8 a practical second life in 2026, with updated web certificates, easier app installs, and a new way to browse classic Symbian software.
Electronics, Mobile Phone, Phone

Gemini’s Circle to Search lost Share on some phones, you may need a workaround

Circle to Search may have lost its Share option on some Android phones. Reports point to a Google app beta build, with one workaround tied to resetting the app or switching back to stable.
A person holding the Apple iPhone 16e.

Your wait for the iPhone 17e might soon be over

A new report suggests Apple may lift the covers off the iPhone 17e in under two weeks.
The back of the Galaxy S25 Ultra Magnetic Charging Cover attached to the phone in the hand

Samsung Galaxy S26 might skip a sorely-missing charging perk, after all

Samsung Galaxy S26 reportedly skips native Qi2 magnets, forcing case-based solutions again, despite rivals adopting magnetic wireless charging, raising questions about priorities for Unpacked 2026.
Gizmo app banner.

This app wants you to doomscroll interactive media instead of viral videos

Gizmo is a new app that replaces viral videos with a TikTok-style feed of interactive, user-generated mini apps you can engage with.
A photo being viewed on the Galaxy S21 Ultra.

Galaxy S21 support is winding down, what it means for your security updates

Samsung’s Galaxy S21 security updates just became less predictable. The S21 line has dropped off Samsung’s monthly and quarterly lists, which matters if you rely on banking, work logins, and other sensitive apps.
The front of the Samsung Galaxy S25.

Samsung Galaxy S26 might give you a freakishly fast AI image trick that works offline

A rumor says the Galaxy S26 will add EdgeFusion, an on-device text-to-image tool that works offline and targets under-one-second results. If it’s real, battery, heat, and integration will decide whether you’ll use it.
Electronics, Camera, Digital Camera

Your phone may get a magnetic lens add-on this year

A leak says magnetic lens modules are entering mass production planning, and added context points to Xiaomi’s modular optics idea. The claimed Micro Four Thirds sensor and 10 Gbps link sound big, but key details are still TBD.
Google Gemini on Phone

Google’s Gemini could soon do work for you

Google’s Gemini is being upgraded with “screen automation” that may let the AI complete tasks like ordering and ride booking inside apps.
Sony Xperia 1 VII featured image.

Sony could be planning a return with the global launch of new Xperia phones

Sony's Xperia 1 VIII and 10 VIII have leaked via GSMA IMEI codes, teasing global variants, regional trickery, and spec clues, and still no official U.S. release confirmation.
Pixel 10A

Google quietly makes the Pixel 10A official

Google has officially confirmed the Pixel 10a, revealing its design and preorder date of February 18, while keeping key specs and pricing under wraps.
samsung-galaxy-s25

Samsung’s latest Galaxy S26 teaser hints at better camera zoom output, but I’m not impressed

Samsung's Galaxy S26 camera teasers promise better zoom and low-light video, but without new hardware, the improvements feel like software-led patchwork rather than real innovation.
Android 16 logo on Google Pixel 6a held in hand.

Android 16 test build adds smarter connection switching for your Pixel

Android 16 QPR3 Beta 2 turns Adaptive Connectivity into two switches, one for mobile fallback and one for battery optimization, so Pixel owners can better balance flaky Wi-Fi, data use, and power.
Electronics, Mobile Phone, Phone

Galaxy S26 leak predicts a disappointing wireless top-up situation

A new Galaxy S26 leak muddies expectations for Qi2 wireless charging, raising concerns that Samsung may once again rely on magnetic cases rather than native support.
Galaxy Tab S11

Samsung is readying a new Ultra smartwatch and a massive iPad Pro rival

Samsung's rumor mill heats up with Galaxy Tab S12 Plus and Ultra tablets, plus Galaxy Watch 9 and Watch Ultra 2 debuting alongside 2026 foldables.
Foldable iPhone imagined by Gemini

Foldable iPhone leak claims standout engineering and a design callback to iPhone X

A new leak suggests Apple's foldable iPhone will radically rethink button placement, camera design, and internal layout, prioritizing battery size, hinge engineering, and a refined foldable structure.
Apple iPhone 17 Pro in Cosmic Orange leaning on a gray wall.

If Apple drops 128GB again, your iPhone 18 Pro gets pricy fast

Apple may raise your iPhone upgrade cost by changing the starting storage. After last fall’s shift from 128GB to 256GB on iPhone 17 Pro, an analyst says Apple could do it again.