Android apps can now track your habits and whereabouts to offer task suggestions
Google's Contextual Suggestions is rolling out now via Play Services v26.18, is enabled by default, and uses on-device AI to track your activities and feed predictions to apps.
I tested Honor 600 Pro’s AI Image to Video 2.0, and it’s better than I expected
Honor's AI Image to Video 2.0 is a significant step up from what launched with the 400 series last year. I tested the templates, tried custom prompts, and here's what you need to know.
Qualcomm leak suggests we have entered the ludicrous era of pricey phones
The Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro may push Android flagships into a new pricing era, where best performance comes with an Ultra-sized bill.
Samsung phones will block those nasty push notifications brimmning with adware
Samsung’s new Device Care update can block apps that send too many ad notifications, giving Galaxy users a cleaner notification bar.
Apple’s 2028 iPhone display sounds impossible, but Samsung and LG are scrambling to build it
Apple is pushing Samsung Display and LG Display toward IZO cathode technology for a 4-side bending OLED display planned for 2028 iPhones.
Meta says WhatsApp is now the safest app to chat… with an AI
WhatsApp now has a private incognito mode for Meta AI chats, where messages disappear and even Meta cannot read your conversations with the assistant.
Samsung’s next Galaxy Z foldables will give you plenty of AI love with Gemini Intelligence
Samsung’s next foldables could debut Gemini Intelligence, giving the Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Z Flip 8 a more capable AI assistant that handles linked tasks across apps from a single request.
Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy Z Fold 8 Wide could break your heart with “modest” cameras
Samsung's rumored Galaxy Z Fold 8 Wide may not offer top-tier cameras, with leaked specs pointing to a 50MP main shooter.
Amazon says it isn’t making another phone, after burning itself with the Fire Phone
Amazon’s devices chief says the company is not chasing a conventional smartphone, even as reports point to a mobile AI device inspired by Alexa.
X gets a History tab where you can relive all the cursed stuff saved over the years
X is rolling out a new History tab on iOS that consolidates Bookmarks, long videos, Articles, and Likes into a single location, giving users a dedicated place to revisit saved content.
iOS 27 will put Siri in the Dynamic Island, but it’s the feature upgrades that excite me more
Apple plans to redesign Siri in iOS 27, and the most talked-about change is its new home in the Dynamic Island. The visual refresh is notable, but the feature upgrades underneath it are what will actually move the needly.
Google’s AirDrop-style feature is coming to more Androids, but your older Galaxy probably didn’t make the list
Google’s AirDrop support is already live on Pixel and Galaxy S26 phones, with older Samsung flagships and select OnePlus, Oppo, and Honor models coming later.
Xperia 1 VIII is Sony’s latest camera nerd phone, but I’m wary of all the AI tuning
Sony’s brand-new Xperia 1 VIII brings a larger telephoto sensor, Alpha-inspired camera tools, AI-assisted shooting suggestions, and premium pricing that keeps it firmly niche.
The Android Show 2026: Gemini Intelligence, Googlebook, Android 17 updates, and everything else
Google announced Gemini Intelligence, Googlebooks, Android 17 updates, and a redesigned Android Auto at The Android Show: I/O Edition 2026. Missed the event? Here’s everything that landed.
Apple iPhone’s Camera app could finally stop treating everyone like a beginner
Apple is reportedly redesigning the iPhone Camera app with customizable control widgets, advanced photo options, grid tools, and a Siri mode for Visual Intelligence.
Samsung’s One UI 8.5 made checking free storage harder because apparently math is a feature now
One UI 8.5 no longer shows available storage clearly inside Device Care, leaving Galaxy users to calculate remaining space or rely on clunky workarounds.
Android’s new Pause Point feature puts a 10-second speed bump between you and mindless scrolling
Google is bringing a new Pause Point feature to Android in a bid to help users cut down on mindless scrolling.
Your Android phone is about to get much better at blocking scams
Google has announced a broad set of security upgrades for Android at the Android Show I/O Edition today, headlined by a new verified financial calls feature that will automatically end spoofed calls impersonating your bank.
Android 17 will make it easier to stop apps from quietly tracking your location in the background
Google announced a new set of privacy and theft protection updates for Android 17 at the Android Show I/O Edition today, including a new location button that automatically revokes an app's access to your precise location once you close it.
Android 17 is about to make your phone a much better content creation tool
Google has announced a slate of creator-focused updates coming with Android 17 at the Android Show I/O Edition, including deeper Instagram camera integration, AI-powered tools in the Edits app, and new a Screen Reactions feature.
Android and iPhone are closer than ever, and this could change how you move between them
Android to iPhone transfers are starting to feel less like chaos and more like copy, paste, done.
Huawei is reportedly testing new tech for its biggest phone battery yet
A new leak claims Huawei is experimenting with fresh battery materials and designs that could take smartphone capacity beyond 10,000mAh.
Signal messenger wants to protect you from phishing with these new in-app changes
Signal has rolled out new in-app safety features to help users spot and avoid phishing and social engineering attacks, including scammers posing as Signal itself.
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.