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 […]
Google is adopting a new framework to stop shady Android apps from raising hell
Google is expanding Binary Transparency for Android, using a public ledger to help verify official Google apps and spot unauthorized builds more easily.
I tested the Xiaomi 17 Ultra’s camera and I don’t think I’ll ever go back to an iPhone
Xiaomi 17 Ultra review: A camera-first flagship with a 1-inch sensor, 200MP zoom, and Leica tuning. Here’s why it may be the best camera phone yet.
Apple’s iPhone 20 may finally ditch the design we’ve known for years
The 20th anniversary iPhone could be a glassy, buttonless glow-up, with a rumored “Glasswing” design, curved edges, Liquid Glass software, and solid-state buttons finally coming together.
Razr Fold vs. Galaxy Z Fold 7: I’m cautiously impressed by what Motorola’s first foldable offers while saving $300
Motorola built a more impressive foldable on its first attempt. Samsung built a more reliable one over seven. The $300 gap sits right in between.
You can now win back a shred of privacy with approximate location sharing in Chrome
Chrome on Android now supports approximate location sharing, letting users limit how precisely websites can track them while still enabling essential features.
iOS 27 could let users pick an AI model of their choice for text and image tasks
Apple's iOS 27 will reportedly let users swap AI models, including Google's Gemini and Anthropic's Claude, across Writing Tools, Siri, and Image Playground.
Samsung’s next foldables may have leaked straight from its own software
Samsung’s foldable plans may have slipped out through its own One UI 9 software, and the wide foldable sounds like the fun one.
Satechi 3-in-1 Foldable Wireless Charging Stand Qi2 Review: Fast, folding, and my new favorite
Satechi's 3-in-1 charging stand blends the convenience of a foldable design with the best wireless top-up pace you can find on a device of it's kind. Hate wire clutter? This one is a heavy-hitter.
Google Pixel 11 series: Tensor G6, Pixel Glow, new cameras, and everything else leaked so far
The Google Pixel 11 series is still months away, but leaks have already revealed details about the new Tensor G6 chip, design changes, camera upgrades, and more. Here's everything we know so far.
iOS 26.5 adding encryption to RCS messages exchanged between Androids and iPhones
iOS 26.5 adds encrypted RCS support for iPhone and Android chats, but users should look for the lock indicator before assuming cross-platform conversations are protected.
Metalenz’s new face scan tech lives under the phone display and doesn’t need ugly cutouts
Metalenz just proved that payment-grade face authentication can work under a fully powered-on display, something Apple has been trying to do for years without success.
Samsung’s next-gen display can measure heart rate and blood pressure through your fingertip
Samsung's new Sensor OLED Display integrates health sensors directly into the panel, letting it measure heart rate and blood pressure through your fingertip, no wearable required.
Samsung shows off insanely bright smartphone OLED display that doesn’t sacrifice colors
Samsung showcases a new OLED panel with up to 3,000 nits brightness and wider color coverage, aiming to improve outdoor visibility and overall display performance.
OpenAI could launch its first AI agent smartphone in 2027
OpenAI may be developing an AI-first smartphone targeting 2027, focusing on on-device intelligence, advanced processors, and next-gen memory to enable smarter, more autonomous user interactions.
The dreams of an iPhone-rivaling face unlock on the Pixel 11 might as well be dead
Google’s rumored Face ID rival may skip the Pixel 11 series, leaving Pixel fans waiting longer for the secure, hardware-backed face unlock upgrade they have wanted since the Pixel 4.