LG revives Wallpaper as the world’s thinnest wireless OLED TV and it’s stunning
The LG OLED evo W6 brings back the minimalist Wallpaper TV look with a next-gen display tech, fully wireless looks, and plenty of useful AI features, too boot.
Samsung’s new Micro RGB TV is huge and styled like a massive window pane
Samsung is adding a new 130-inch Micro RGB TV to its line-up, and this one also throws a new anti-reflective display tech into the mix.
Samsung concepts put an OLED screen on a classroom robot and retro music gear
At CES 2026, Samsung is showcasing a whole bunch of concept devices with an OLED screen. One of them is classroom robot, while the other one sits on your face.
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.
Pebble Round 2 is a gorgeous revival of a classic with smarter display tech
Pebble’s revival has stirred plenty of enthusiasm, especially among smartwatch fans looking for a retro-minimalist wearable that can get the basics right without a digital overload. The company, now operating as RePebble, is bringing back another hot favorite from a decade ago — the Pebble Time Round. Say hello to the Pebble Round 2. Ooh, […]
I have covered smartphones for years, but 2026 looks uniquely bold and worrisome
2025 proved to be an extraordinary year for smartphone innovations. My predictions for 2026, however, are a mix of exciting upgrades and a plenty of caution.
The Android phones I’m most looking forward to in 2026 are not from Samsung or Google
Samsung and Apple delivered some big surprises in 2025, but next year, it’s the more exotic labels that have me excited about smartphone innovations.
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 […]
I thought the iPad is untouchable, but the $399 OnePlus Pad Go 2 shook my belief
The OnePlus Pad Go 2 is one of the most rewarding budget tablets I've used in a while, and it also gets the closest to dethroning the iPad's supremacy.
I’ve tested smartphones for years and 2026 looks bright with one nasty surprise
The clock is ticking down on 2026, but for smartphone enthusiasts, it’s ending on a bittersweet note. Apple delivered one of its strongest entry-point phones in the year with the iPhone 17, while the iPhone 17 Pro marked the biggest upgrade we’ve seen on a flagship from the brand in years. Google’s Pixel 10 did […]
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.
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.
Google Pixel 10 Pro is my favorite AI phone, but the iPhone still has an edge over it
The Pixel 10 Pro is an AI-native phone that can surprise you in practical ways. The iPhone 17 Pro is far behind, but it gives you precise control over how exactly you want AI to work for you.
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.
I used the Galaxy Watch 8 Classic for a long vacation, and it’s better than the Apple Watch
I just finished a long trip that saw me trekking, sleeping by river beds, camping in the Himalayan foothills, living in tribal lands, and staying as far away from city landscapes as possible. It was a necessary change of pace. It was also my first extended spell where the Apple Watch wasn’t my on-wrist companion. […]
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.
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.
Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold is cool, but I’m more psyched about the future it teases
The Galaxy Z TriFold is a lovely engineering showcase, but the software and hardware innovations it brings to the table offer a peek into the future of foldable phones, computing devices, and Android, in general.
Why I believe Samsung should make the Galaxy S26 Edge, not cancel it
Samsung has reportedly put the next Edge-series slim phone on cold ice, but the company should have given it another chance to shine.
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.
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 […]
I reviewed the OnePlus 15 and I don’t want to let go of it
The OnePlus 15 is neither brash, nor bold. It's more like a subtle refinement that manages to deliver high on practicality, with some signature performance-centric oomph.
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.
I love the OnePlus 15 camera, and these are my tips to get the best shots
I deployed the OnePlus 15's cameras on a month-long vacation, and I learned a few lessons along the way. The bigger theme is that you must experiment to get the best or keep pushing the envelope.
To make the Galaxy S26 a must-buy, Samsung needs to do these 3 things
Samsung's Galaxy S26 series phones are merely weeks away from their official launch, and I would love to try them, assuming makes certain changes to the overall package.