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Samsung One UI 6 Quick Settings on Galaxy A34 kept on a table with retan surface and purple flowers in foreground.

I used Samsung’s next big smartphone update. Here’s why I love it

One UI 6 is its biggest software update for Samsung phones in many years. I recently got to use it — and I think I love it.
The Double Tap symbol on the Apple Watch Series 9.

Why the Apple Watch’s newest feature is doomed to fail

The Double Tap gesture control for the Apple Watch is great, but unfortunately, history shows similar tech doesn't always survive.
An iMessage sent through the Nothing Chats app.

I used the worst app of 2023

Nothing Chats let you send iMessages from an Android phone, but it turned out to be a privacy nightmare. I tried it before it was removed from the Play Store.
A person taking a photo with the Apple iPhone 15 Plus.

I reviewed 20 phones in 2023. These are my 5 favorites

2023 has been great for new smartphones, no matter how much you want to spend. These are my 5 favorite new phones I reviewed this year.
A person holding the Apple iPhone 15 Plus.

Why RCS for the iPhone is Apple’s biggest announcement of 2023

RCS is coming to the iPhone next year. It's unexpected, exciting, and perhaps the most important thing Apple's done in 2023.
The Ultrahuman Air smart ring with the Oura Ring.

Why I can’t wait for Apple to finally make a smart ring

Apple seems to have the smartwatch market pretty well handled. But what if it made a smart ring?
A person using Double Tap on the Apple Watch Series 9.

Double Tap is the coolest Apple Watch feature I’ve used in ages

Double Tap may be a bit limited in what it can do, but that doesn't stop it being one of the coolest Apple Watch features I've used in a while.
iPhone 15 Pro showing One Drop app and kit.

How I use my Apple Watch and iPhone to manage my diabetes

November is Diabetes Awareness Month. The iPhone and Apple Watch are valuable tools for diabetes management — here's how I use them to control my diabetes.
A person holding the OnePlus 11 and Google Pixel 8.

I did a Pixel 8 and OnePlus 11 camera test. Picking a winner wasn’t easy

The Google Pixel 8's camera has a good reputation, but how does it fare when it goes up against the OnePlus 11? Surprisingly, it's a very close comparison.
A person wearing the Humane AI Pin.

Humane’s AI Pin looks like a miserable smartphone replacement

The Humane AI Pin is the latest mobile gadget billed to change the world, but its joyless future holds no appeal for me. Here's why.
The Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max and iPhone 14 Pro showing the screens.

The iPhone is getting out of control

Apple releases a lot of iPhones each year. It's started to make the iPhone feel complicated and confusing — and it's time to simplify things.
A person holding the Motorola Moto G, showing the back panel.

10 years ago, this small Android phone changed smartphones forever

Ten years ago, the Motorola Moto G changed the way we thought about cheap phones. And with some help, it changed the industry too.
Purple iPhone 14 (left) and a green iPhone 15 in hand.

This iPhone 15 and iPhone 14 camera test is closer than I expected

Is the iPhone 15 camera that much better than the iPhone 14? We put them both to the test to find out.
A blue Google Pixel 8 Pro, laying face-down next to a small pumpkin and squash.

I’ve had the Google Pixel 8 Pro for a month. Here’s why I’m keeping it

I've had the Google Pixel 8 Pro for over a month. Is it still one of the year's best Android phones? Have software bugs ruined it? Here's what I've learned.
An iPhone 15 Pro showing the main iMessage screen.

I love Apple, but it’s totally wrong about iMessage and RCS

I love Apple and I love my iPhone. But when it comes to iMessage and RCS, Apple is totally in the wrong. Here's why.
A person using the OnePlus 11.

The worst thing has happened to one of 2023’s best Android phones

2023 has given us a lot of really exciting, great to use smartphones, and this has unfortunately had a negative effect on the OnePlus 11.
Blue Titanium (left) and Natural Titanium iPhone 15 Pros on a concrete bench.

4 AI features I want in my next iPhone

Whether you love it or hate it, AI is here to stay, and even Apple is looking into it. Here are some AI features I would love to see on the iPhone.
The iPhone 15 Pro Max inside the Adore June pouch.

I figured out how to protect my iPhone without an ugly case

I don't want a case on my iPhone 15 Pro Max, but I still want to give it a fighting chance of survival. This is what I chose to help protect it.
A person holding the Apple iPhone 15 Plus and iPhone 14 Plus

No, you really don’t need the iPhone 15

The iPhone 15 is this year's latest and greatest iPhone. But here's a little secret: You probably don't need it at all.
Close-up of the Action button on the iPhone 15 Pro Max.

10 awesome things you can do with the iPhone 15 Pro Action button

The Action button found on the iPhone 15 Pro series is a lot more powerful than it looks on the surface. Here are 10 cools ways to use it.
The Google Pixel 8 with the Google Pixel 7 and Pixel 6.

Google’s Pixel phones are in trouble

Google's Pixel phones are great, especially the new Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro. But they're also facing serious problems that are hard to overlook.
ECG app on the Fitbit Charge 6.

Subscriptions are quickly ruining fitness trackers

There's a plethora of excellent fitness trackers to choose from in 2023. But so many of them coming with pesky subscriptions — and I'm sick of it.
Galaxy S23 FE next to a iPhone 15 Pro Max.

Can an Android phone replace my iPhone? I found out

Does Samsung's newest Android phone offer enough for this iPhone owner to make the switch? I used it to find out. Here's what happened.
The MediaTek Dimensity 9300 processor in a case.

I’m anxious and excited about this bonkers, industry-changing phone chip

MediaTek has taken a risk with its latest flagship phone processor by throwing out the established rule book. This is why I'm anxious and excited about it.
iPad Air 4

Apple needs to fix the iPad

Apple's iPads are some of the best tablets you can buy. But there's also a lingering problem with them, and Apple needs to fix it.
The back of the Apple iPhone 15 Plus.

The iPhone 16 already sounds incredible

We may have just gotten the iPhone 15, but the iPhone 16 rumors are starting to make the rounds. Here's why it could be a very exciting upgrade next year.
WhatsApp logo on a phone held in hand.

WhatsApp used to be one of my favorite apps. Now, I can’t stand it

After starting out as a hub of meaningful conversations, WhatsApp has now devolved into a digital billboard filled with spam messages and unnecessary features.
The G-Shock GW-9500 Mudman on some mud and grass.

I wore a G-Shock watch that rivals the Apple Watch Ultra 2

I left my Apple Watch Ultra at home and wore a new G-Shock Mudman instead, and I saw how it could possibly replace Apple's big smartwatch.
iPhone 15 Pro in Casetify Nothing Case (left) and a Nothing Phone 2 side-by-side.

I turned my iPhone into one of 2023’s coolest Android phones

Want to make your iPhone look like one of the coolest Android phones from this year? I'll show you how.
Samsung Galaxy S23 FE Mint Green color along with a coaster and leaf in the front.

You need to hear the crazy origin story behind this Samsung phone

The Galaxy S23 FE is the latest in Samsung's FE model range, but what does FE mean? Sure, it stands for Fan Edition, but how it came about is crazy.
An iPhone 15 Pro in Blue Titanium (left) and Google Pixel 8 Pro in Porcelain showing camera modules.

I tested the Pixel 8 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro. This one has the best camera

Google and Apple both have flagship phones with the Pixel 8 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro, respectively. But which one takes better photos? I found out.
Hinge view of OnePlus Open foldable phone.

2023’s newest folding phone is already putting Samsung to shame

The OnePlus Open is one of the newest folding phones to hit the scene — and it's already beating Samsung in a big way.
A person holding the Oura Ring in the Equinox Ring Cover.

I did something ridiculous to my Oura Ring

There's a case for the Oura Ring, and as weird as it may first sound, it actually makes a lot of sense. I've tried one out.
A person holding the Google Pixel 8 Pro horizontally.

This one Google Pixel 8 Pro feature is driving me crazy

So far, the Google Pixel 8 Pro has been a really enjoyable phone. But there's one feature that's driving me crazy.