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Google Pixel 10a in the hands of a person.

I am using the Google Pixel 10a and it’s a pretty misunderstood phone – in a good way

Soon after Google gave us our first glimpse of the Pixel 10a, it attracted plenty of heat. Looks identical to its predecessor. A no-upgrade chip situation. A similar status for the camera. And display. And battery. That’s a lot to take in.   It’s almost as if Google pulled an Apple. And somehow, did worse.  But […]
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How to set up your calling card on an Android phone and customize it

Android users can now personalize their call screen with a new Calling Card feature in the Google Phone app. Here is a guide to setting it up and customizing how your contacts appear.
Electronics, Mobile Phone, Phone

Samsung Health app for Galaxy phones gets a Medications tool that also works as a discount hunter

Samsung Health's Medications tracker now hunts for prescription discounts at over 70,000 pharmacies and saves coupons directly to Samsung Wallet for one-tap checkout.
Electronics, Mobile Phone, Phone

Your Pixel’s Now Playing tool is now a standalone app with a history you can actually use

Your Pixel's Now Playing tool is now a standalone app with a history tab that logs every song your phone has identified and lets you play tracks in Spotify or Apple Music.
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How to share the location of your lost luggage with airlines using Android’s Find Hub

Find Hub on Android now lets you share your lost luggage location directly with airlines using a secure link, a year after iPhones got the feature.
Oppo Find X9 Ultra

One of 2025’s most powerful camera phones is getting a successor, and it’s going global

OPPO confirms the Find X9 Ultra’s global debut, bringing advanced dual periscope cameras, massive battery upgrades, and a Hasselblad-tuned imaging system to international flagship buyers.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra

An 8-bit quality surprise on Samsung’s Galaxy S26 Ultra has stumped me

Samsung has confirmed that the Galaxy S26 Ultra uses an 8-bit display, despite earlier assumptions of a 10-bit panel, sparking backlash from reviewers and the smartphone community.
Google Pixel

March Pixel Drop and Android updates bring long-awaited features to your phone

Google’s March 2026 Pixel Drop enhances Circle to Search and introduces smarter restaurant recommendations through Magic Cue and Gemini, alongside broader Android ecosystem updates like Find Hub improvements.
Galaxy S26 Ultra vs. iPhone 17 Pro Max.

Galaxy S26 Ultra vs. iPhone 17 Pro Max: Which $1,300 flagship deserves to be in your pocket?

Samsung's S26 Ultra just dropped. Apple's iPhone 17 Pro Max has been winning arguments since September. Both cost over a grand. Here's which one actually makes sense.
Google Pixel 10a smartphone

iPhone 17e brings big upgrades, but it’s still not the obvious choice over Pixel 10a

The iPhone 17e adds faster performance, MagSafe, and more storage, but the Pixel 10a counters with a smoother 120Hz display, smarter AI features, an extra ultrawide camera, and a bigger battery. Here’s why Google’s midranger still feels like the better buy.
moto g power 2026 on a desk, next to an iced coffee

Motorola plans to put GrapheneOS on phones. So, why is it a big deal?

GrapheneOS is stepping outside Google’s Pixel bubble, with Motorola becoming the first non-Pixel partner to officially support the privacy-focused OS.
Person using the OnePlus 13T.

OnePlus’s next compact phone is getting a big camera upgrade

OnePlus has teased its compact 15T with ultra-narrow bezels and upgraded periscope telephoto shooter.
iPhone 17e in all colors on white background.

Apple finally fixed the budget iPhone’s vibe, and the Pixel 10a can’t keep up

Apple’s iPhone 17e feels like a grown-up “budget” iPhone, making the Pixel 10a refresh harder to defend.
NXTPAPER 70 Pro E-Ink Mode

TCL upgrades its eye-pleasing paper-like screen on an AMOLED panel for phones

At MWC 2026, TCL unveiled the next generation of NXTPAPER technology on AMOLED, that blends flagship display performance with eye-friendly features that reduce glare, control blue light, and improve reading comfort.
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Qualcomm readies phones for Wi-Fi 8, Bluetooth 7, and faster 5G era

Qualcomm’s plan to power the next generation of ultra-fast wireless devices with Wi-Fi 8 speeds above 10 Gbps, Bluetooth transfers up to 7.5 Mbps and a new 5G Advanced modem.
Electronics, Mobile Phone, Phone, Nothing

Nothing shows off its next phone in fun new colors, just a day after a big leak

Nothing Phone 4a teased in vibrant new colors, but we already have the specs ahead of the March 5 release.
Architecture, Building, Furniture

After social media, app stores and search engines are the next target for age-gating

Australia doubles down on protecting minors with age checks on app stores and search engines.
Black and soft pink iPhone 17e on white background.

Apple unveils faster, sturdier, and more spacious iPhone 17e at the same $599 ask

Apple's latest budget iPhone sticks to a familiar design but adds the A19 chip, MagSafe support, improved durability, and 256GB of base storage, all while keeping its $599 price tag.
Electronics, Mobile Phone, Phone

TCL NXTPAPER 70 Pro serves eye-friendly display with stylus support and it’s headed to the US

TCL’s NXTPAPER 70 Pro features a matte display, three display modes, stylus support, and week-long reading endurance, and it’s finally launching in the US.
Motorola, Smartphone, Edge 70 Fusion

Motorola Edge 70 Fusion combines a bright curved display with military-grade ruggedness

Motorola Edge 70 debuts with super smooth quad-curved display and solid durability for around $500.
Gorilla Glass Ceramic 3 render

Corning reveals Gorilla Glass Ceramic 3 to save your phone’s screen from a hellish drop

Corning’s toughest Gorilla Glass yet debuts on the new Motorola Razr Fold, promising better drop protection and improved long-term durability for everyday use.
Android 17 on a phone.

You can now adjust how your caller card looks for calls on Android phones

Google is rolling out customizable Calling Cards on Android, letting users design how they appear on outgoing calls with full-screen images, fonts, and colors through the Google Phone app.
Electronics, Mobile Phone, Phone

Motorola says its Razr Fold offers the best camera on a foldable — with a ranking to prove

The Motorola Razr Fold has just been awarded a DXOMARK score of 164 and a Gold Label, making it the highest-rated camera on any foldable smartphone.
Motorola Razr Fold

Motorola Razr Fold is out, and the budget foldable dreams are dead

For €1,999, the Motorola Razr Fold is a flagship foldable rivaling the Pixel 10 Pro Fold & Galaxy Z Fold 7.
Robot Phone

Honor’s Robot Phone is launching for real and its gimbal camera looks impressive

Honor’s Robot Phone blends robot-grade motion, embodied AI, and a stabilized 200MP gimbal camera, redefining smartphone interaction and pushing mobile storytelling toward cinematic, expressive, real-time capture.
Honor Magic V6

HONOR Magic V6 launches with massive battery and IP69 durability

HONOR Magic V6 launches with IP69 durability, Snapdragon 8 Elite, dual LTPO displays, and a massive 6660mAh battery.
Xiaomi UltraThin Magnetic Power Bank

I wish Apple made this sleek wireless power bank, but it works just fine with the iPhone

Xiaomi’s new magnetic wireless power bank delivers a sleek, Apple-like design and reliable iPhone charging, offering one of the most polished MagSafe-style accessories available today.
Leitz Phone

You can now buy a more powerful Galaxy S26 Ultra rival, with some luck

The Japan-only Leitz Phone delivers extreme camera hardware that rivals, and often surpasses, the Galaxy S26 Ultra—if you’re lucky enough to find one in stock.
Electronics, Phone, Mobile Phone

I thought I’d seen it all, then the Galaxy S26 Ultra pulled these 3 tricks

Samsung’s Galaxy S26 Ultra doesn’t bring flashy specs upgrades, but thoughtful new features that genuinely improve how you use your phone.
Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 Internals

Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 beat the AirPods at high quality audio, but it is quite exclusive

Galaxy Buds 4 support 24-bit/96kHz UHQ audio, but the feature works only with select Galaxy devices running One UI 6.1.1 or newer.
OPPO Find N6 Creasefree Display

Creaseless foldable phones are here sooner than Apple and Samsung will pull it off

Honor Magic V6 and OPPO Find N6 tease creaseless inner displays, potentially beating Apple and Samsung to truly smooth foldable phones.
Galaxy S26 vs. iPhone 17.

Galaxy S26 vs. iPhone 17: Which entry-level flagship is right for you?

Galaxy S26 vs iPhone 17 — same screen size, $100 price gap, completely different philosophies. Here's everything that actually matters before you spend your money.
Two Samsung Galaxy S26 units

How to get a taste of the Galaxy S26 on your old phone before spending big

Before splurging on a new Galaxy S26, experience Samsung's next-gen flagships with new web app.
Samsung Galaxy S26

Samsung’s reason for Galaxy S26 price hike is a sign of bad things to come

Samsung blamed the memory shortage for the Galaxy S26 price hike — and they make their own chips. That should worry every Android buyer in 2026.
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This app turns your smartphone into a fetal heart rate monitor

University of Washington researchers built a smartphone app that tracks fetal heart rate as accurately as clinic tools using only the phone's speaker and mic, though it's not ready for release yet.
Samsung Galaxy TriFold folding, TriFold Phone

It could be a while before Samsung releases another uber-expensive Trifold phone

Samsung’s COO says the company hasn’t committed to a follow-up to its pricey Trifold phone.
A MacBook Pro set on a table with a lamp.

Apple’s hotly-awaited low-cost MacBook might not be so low-cost, after all

Apple's budget MacBook has crept from a $599 rumor to a $699–$749 reality — and soaring memory and cobalt costs are the reason why.
iPhone 17 Pro, Data Security

NATO thinks stock iPhones and iPads are secure enough for classified data

iPhone and iPad are approved to handle NATO “restricted” classified information straight out of the box.