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Replit’s AI can build your mobile apps and push them straight to App store

Replit’s new feature generates iOS apps from text prompts, integrates monetization, and streamlines App Store publishing - marking a major step in AI-driven software creation.
Shortcuts app on an iPad.

Gemini powering the iPhone’s AI is great, but I want Apple to fix Shortcuts first

The Shortcuts app is a powerful, underrated tool, but creating automations is frustrating due to its confusing scripting system. Apple must fix it, now that it has the Gemini firepower at its disposal.
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Civilization VII Arcade Edition on Apple Arcade to land on your iPhone soon

Civilization VII Arcade Edition on Apple Arcade lands February 5, bringing a full-scale strategy favorite to iPhone, iPad, and Mac. It’s the headline add in a four-game drop with no ads or in-app purchases.
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Apple will finally bring encrypted RCS messages for iPhone to Android chats

Apple may be preparing to add end-to-end encryption to RCS messages, with new clues spotted in the iOS 26.3 beta pointing to more secure cross-platform chats between iPhone and Android users.
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Apple bet its AI future on Gemini. Here’s how it can reimagine the iPhone for you

Google's Gemini, in a pristine state, will power Siri and the broad Apple Intelligence stack. The foundations are ready, but the execution could be better than expected.
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Apple is planning a massive iPhone camera upgrade, but it’s years away

Apple may eventually bring a 200MP camera to the iPhone, but fresh reports indicate the ambitious upgrade is still far off, with the earliest arrival expected toward the end of the decade.
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra with the Galaxy AI screen.

Samsung wants AI on basically every device you own

Samsung aims to scale Galaxy AI to 800 million devices by 2026, strengthening its partnership with Google’s Gemini as it battles Apple and Chinese rivals in the AI era.
Lock screen on iPhone after iOS 26.1 update.

iOS 27 could drive 5 major changes and they will redefine the iPhone for you

iOS 27 could be light on flashy new tricks that one expects from an annual upgrade, but its focus on building atop foundations will change the iPhone experience forever.
Vivo X300 with iPhone 17 Pro Max.

I tried a truly great small phone, and I hope Samsung and Apple pay attention

Ever since I got my first smartphone, and eventually made my way into tech journalism, I’ve had a soft spot for palm-friendly devices. But finding one that is practically rewarding has been pretty challenging due to technical constraints or just bad choices.  The OnePlus 13s came pretty close, but the lack of an ultrawide sensor […]
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6 best apps to download on your new iPhone and level up the experience

A phone is merely a calling tool without good apps. After deep testing, these are the six applications that I highly recommend for your new iPhone.
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New iPhone Air 2 leak revives hope for a 2026 launch

A new leak suggests Apple may not wait until 2027 to launch the iPhone Air 2 after all. Conflicting reports now point to a possible 2026 debut, reviving hopes for an earlier return of Apple’s ultra thin iPhone.
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8 tips and tricks for your new iPhone: from setup to storage, and more

Some useful hints to get you started on life in iOS
Red Magic 11 Pro gaming smartphone.

I tried the world’s first liquid-cooled phone and it made my iPhone feel bland

The Red Magic 11 Pro redraws the lines of hardware allowances on a phone. It's a value heavy-hitter, but digging deeper, you will find a true mobile gamer's paradise at the cost of a few normal expectation.
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Google confirms Gemini will fully replace Assistant on phones in 2026

Google’s shift from Assistant to Gemini on smartphones is delayed, meaning users can continue using Assistant while Google fine-tunes Gemini for a full mobile rollout.
Apple Foldable iPhone imagined by Gemini (Nano Banana)

Apple’s foldable phone might be coming in 2026 but you won’t be able to buy it yet

Apple plans to unveil its foldable iPhone in 2026, but manufacturing issues may limit supply, pushing real-world availability and wider access to 2027.
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A truly forever case for the iPhone is here

Gomi’s new Forever Phone Case is designed to be remade instead of replaced. When you upgrade your iPhone, the company melts down the old case and reshapes the recycled plastic into a new one that fits your next device.
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Your Snapchat Memories can be beat-synced in seconds, if you’re on iPhone

Snapchat is rolling out Snapchat Quick Cut iOS, a Lens-powered tool that turns Memories or Camera Roll clips into beat-synced videos fast. Android support is promised "soon," but Snap hasn’t shared dates.
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 M5 sitting on a woman's lap at the airport.

Your next MacBook could use an iPhone-class chip

Apple’s leaked internal files suggest it tested a cheaper MacBook using iPhone-class chips. An A15 entry looks like a prototype, but an A18 Pro configuration appears closer to a real product.
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Samsung could revive variable aperture, the iPhone 18 Pro feature Galaxy had first

Samsung may revive its variable aperture camera, a Galaxy S9-era feature it later dropped, as iPhone 18 Pro rumors point to the same upgrade. Here’s what it could mean and when to expect it.
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Your iPhone choices could grow, but Apple’s Air plan is getting rewritten

The Information says Apple canceled iPhone Air 2 trial production last month and is redesigning the device after poor sales, weighing a second camera and a lower price as the iPhone lineup grows.
Apple iPhone 17 Pro in Cosmic Orange leaning on a gray wall.

Apple’s 20th anniversary iPhone may feature a bold design you’ll either love or hate

Apple could mark the iPhone's 20th anniversary with a special-edition model featuring a curved display that flows over the edges.
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Your next iPhone might lose the cutout in Apple’s all-screen iPhone 2027 leak

Apple may be inching toward an all-screen iPhone 2027 by testing under-screen camera tech in a foldable first. Here’s what the leak claims, and what to watch next.
Updated interface of Siri activation.

iOS 26 leak, your iPhone’s next big Siri upgrade has a date

The iOS 26 leak from a prototype build points to a smarter Siri tagged for spring 2026. It’s not a promise, but it’s a clear signal about Apple’s internal timeline.
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You’ll soon be able to receive iPhone notifications on a Galaxy smartwach

Apple just released the first beta build of iOS 26.3, introducing several new features set to arrive on compatible iPhones. The update adds a new transfer tool designed to make switching to an Android device much more seamless, a Weather wallpaper section for lock screen customization, and, most notably, support for viewing iPhone notifications on […]
Rear shell of iPhone 17 Pro.

iOS 26.2 adds an AirDrop security tool that you shouldn’t ignore on your iPhone

With iOS 26.2, iPhone users are getting more control over the Liquid Glass behavior, a new category of Reminders, and a new code-based approach to AirDrop transfers.
Rear shell of iPhone 17 Pro.

Chrome on your iPhone now offers a smarter, Gemini-powered browsing experience

Google Chrome for iOS is getting a Gemini-powered upgrade that offers iPhone and iPad users a smarter browsing experience.
Shortcuts list on an iPhone 17 Pro.

The iPhone’s Shortcuts app is smarter than you think, you’re just using it wrong

The Shortcuts app has been around on iPhones for years. But thanks to native AI integration, it can now pull off multi-step, cross-chores in a few seconds.
Rear shell of iPhone 17 Pro.

A foldable iPhone is coming, and it may change how you see foldables forever

Apple’s first foldable iPhone has reportedly entered final testing, with a crease-free display and a planned 2025 launch, signaling a major shift in the foldable smartphone market.
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I turned the Notes app on my iPhone into a ChatGPT-powered memory bank

There's a smarter way to save important nuggets of information, and the iPhone already offers the fundamental stack to do it with some AI assistance.
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After using the OnePlus 15 for five weeks, I’ve found what Apple needs for iPhone 18

The OnePlus 15 isn't a perfect phone, but it pushes the envelope in ways that mainstream plays often skip. Apple must pay attention to its strengths if it seeks to supercharge the iPhone 18 lineup.
Subpli app running on an iPhone.

I am drowning in subscriptions, but I finally found an iPhone app to fix the chaos

We live in the era of subscriptions. It’s not ideal, and the fatigue of recurring app payments is ruining the smartphone experience for many. Even web browsers have firmly entered the subscription era, thanks in no small part to AI. But the duty of managing multiple subscriptions is a hassle in itself, aside from the […]
Behind the scenes of Apple's A Critter Carol.

Peek behind the scenes of Apple’s cute festive film, shot on an iPhone 17 Pro

The short film was created entirely with Apple's flagship phone — and some help from a full production crew.
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I found how to turn an iPhone camera nuisance into a savior for your snaps

Live Photos is one of the most controversial iPhone camera features, but there's a rescue side to it that can help you click better quality memories in challenging scenarios.
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You might be seeing fewer “Air-style” phones soon, thanks to the iPhone Air flop

After lukewarm demand for Apple’s iPhone Air, several Chinese manufacturers have canned their own slim-phone plans. Additionally, Samsung reportedly dropped its S26 Edge too. The smartphone industry seems to be rethinking the “Air look.”
Close-up of tip of Apple Pencil Pro being held in a person's hand.

The iPhone Fold will only be great if it supports the iPad’s finest accessory

An iPhone that moonlights as an iPad is pointless to me if I can’t scribble on it with an Apple Pencil.
Concept-based render of foldable iPhone.

You may need deep pockets for Apple’s foldable iPhone

According to Fubon Research, Apple’s long-rumoured foldable iPhone will likely cost around US $2,399, putting it above current flagships, all foldables and some MacBooks. That steep price tag may limit it to niche buyers, not the masses.
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Your Snapdragon phone is about to play nicely with iPhones

Qualcomm says all phones with its Snapdragon chip will soon support Android’s Quick Share feature that links directly to Apple’s AirDrop system, making cross-platform file sharing easier than ever.
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After the iPhone Pocket, Apple’s latest quirky accessory is a grip-loving MagSafe stand

After leaning into fashion with the iPhone Pocket, Apple is now shifting to function with style, launching a Hikawa Phone Grip and Stand designed to improve comfort, stability, and hands-free use with its soft-touch silicone and bold color finish.