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An iPhone 13 Pro running iOS 16 sits on top of an iPad with red lighting shining.

Apple’s best iOS 16 feature is something you can’t see

You won't find iOS 16's best feature spelled out for you, but you'll feel it when you start to use the new update on your iPhone.
Mobile Features
Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra Diablo Edition

Galaxy S22 and Watch 4 get stunning new special editions that you can’t buy

Samsung continues its partnerships with gaming and fashion brands for its latest special-edition Galaxy products. This time, it's Blizzard and Black Yak!
Mobile News
Close up detail of a man iMessaging on an iPhone.

iOS 16 fixes the worst thing about group texts with Android users

Tired of seeing spam texts for message reactions? iOS 16 is coming to fix this once and for all.
Mobile News
Xiaomi's upcomign 12 Ultra

Xiaomi 12 Ultra leak shows another ridiculous camera bump

Xiaomi's very first Leica-branded phone leaks online showing an enormous camera bump.
Mobile News
Apple CEO Tim Cook looks at a display of brand new redesigned MacBook Air laptop during the WWDC22

WWDC 2022 announcements: iOS 16, iPadOS 16, WatchOS 9, MacOS Ventura, MacBook Air M2, and more

WWDC 2022 is finally here, and Apple is expected to debut new OS updates for the iPhone, iPad, and Mac at WWDC 2022 -- as well as a new M2-powered MacBook Air.
Computing News
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 and the Flip 3 together, showing their partially folded displays.

Hurray! Android phones don’t look like the iPhone anymore

After years of copying Apple's designs and color schemes, Android phones have now struck out on their own -- we're all the better for it.
Mobile Features
The privacy focused Murena phone.

Sorry Murena, a successful Android phone needs Google

Building an Android phone without Android's biggest selling point is a hard sell. Murena is one of the latest companies to tackle that challenge.
Mobile Features
Samsung's Galaxy Z Flip 4

Samsung’s Galaxy Z Flip 4 leaks as a mild refresh

Samsung isn't overhauling the Galaxy Z Flip this year, if rumors are to be believed. A slightly better battery and a faster processor are on the menu.
Mobile News
Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro camera layout

Google’s Pixel 7 turns up for sale, but you can’t buy it

A prototype of the Google's Pixel 7 showed up over the weekend on eBay and Facebook Marketplace, months before the flagship is due to launch.
Mobile News
Person accessing a state ID using the Apple Wallet on an iPhone.

Apple’s digital driver’s license drives slowly into Maryland

After Arizona, Apple is bringing support for driver's licenses and IDs in the Wallet app to Maryland. Other states are expected to follow soon.
Mobile News
Woman wearing the 2022 Apple Watch Pride Watch strap.

Celebrate Pride month with these rainbow Apple Watch bands

Apple opens up its Pride month celebration with two Apple Watch bands and watch faces. The company is also launching a new shot on iPhone campaign for Pride.
Mobile News
iPhone 12 Mini.

Small phones have had a chance, but we always go large

People are willing to do anything for small, premium phones -- except pay for them.
Mobile Features
huawei p20 pro leica

Xiaomi steals Leica from Huawei for its next flagship phone

Xiaomi has announced a partnership with camera brand Leica for its next flagship smartphone, the so-called 12 Ultra, taking it away from Huawei.
Mobile News
Android 13 at Google I/O.

Google is making Android better for the visually impaired

Google is improving out-of-box Braille support in Android 13. The Android update will ship first on the Pixel 7 when it debuts later this year.
Mobile News
Fossil Gen 5 Wear OS

Google finally adds streaming to YouTube Music on Wear OS

Google's YouTube Music app for Wear OS now allows for streaming either on Wi-Fi or LTE. Previously, users could only play stored music.
Mobile News
A blue iPhone 12 sits next to a Lightning charger.

Apple is probably killing the Lightning port everywhere

After years of holding out, Apple is rumored to be getting rid of the Lightning port next year across all its products.
Mobile News
Google Pixel Family IO 2022

Google says it’s serious about tablets again. Yeah, right

Google's slapdash history with big-screened Android devices mean you really should temper your hopes for the Pixel tablet.
Mobile Features
Google Pixel 6a

Google’s Pixel 6a is losing the 5a’s best feature

Google has announced the Pixel 6a as a powerful new budget phone with its Tensor chip onboard -- but don't expect much from its battery life.
Mobile Features
A phone running Android 13.

Android 13 is all about big screens, privacy, and payments

Android 13 is finally here at Google I/O! Here's what Google is bringing to mobile users over the next year.
Mobile News
Sony's new XPeria I IV and its zoom camera.

Sony’s new Xperia 1 IV comes with a crazy moving zoom lens

Sony's new flagship comes with a real moving optical zoom lens, but an eye-popping price tag puts it out of reach for many.
Mobile News
Google Play Store on the OnePlus Nord 2.

Google faces lawsuit over controversial Play Store change

Google's new Play Store billing policies aren't very popular with developers, and some are taking their disagreement to the courts.
Mobile News
Person texting on a smartphone using WhatsApp.

Emoji reactions hit WhatsApp as Meta fights the competition

WhatsApp joins Telegram, Messenger, iMessage and more by introducing key features including emoji reactions, larger file sharing, and bigger group chats.
Mobile News
Three phone screens showing the new Android 12 Go Edition.

Google is killing off its lightweight YouTube Go app

Google is shuttering its YouTube Go app this summer, citing improvements made to the main YouTube app.
Mobile News
Person holding an Apple AirTag.

Apple rolls out another promised AirTag safety update

Apple has started rolling out promised anti-stalking features for AirTags. More are expected to come as the year goes on.
Mobile News
Google Pixel Watch leaked render.

Here’s what Google’s Pixel Watch looks like on a wrist

The newest Google Pixel Watch leak shows us how it'll look on your wrist. Google is expected to launch the Watch at I/O in May.
Mobile News
The rear panel of the iPhone 13 showing its cameras up close.

Apple finally launches its self-service repair program

Apple has made its self-repair program available to customers after an announcement in 2021.
Mobile News
Close up detail of a man iMessaging on an iPhone.

iOS 16 is the perfect time for Apple’s Messages to add RCS

With iOS 16 on the horizon, it's just about time for Apple and Google to make up and finally improve the messaging situation between iOS and Android users.
Mobile Features
iPhone 13 Pro's smaller notch compared to the iPhone 12 Pro's larger notch.

Apple may finally ditch the iPhone’s notch/pill in 2024

Apple's first notch-less iPhone is probably coming in 2024 -- and it's set to be the iPhone 16.
Mobile News
Close up of Google Pixel Watch renders on a black background.

Google’s Pixel Watch leaks weeks before alleged launch

A render of what appears to be Google's Pixel Watch leaked online just weeks before Google's I/O developer conference.
Mobile News
The iPhone 13 Pro and Galaxy S21 Ultra held in hand.

Google’s newest app makes it easier to switch to Android

Google is finally making its Switch to Android app available in the App Store after a soft launch.
Mobile News
The first renders of the Google Pixel 6a.

Google’s Pixel 6a earns FCC approval weeks ahead of launch

Google's upcoming Pixel 6a has just passed FCC certification, hinting at an impending launch.
Mobile News
Man looking at notifications on his iPhone 12.

Apple rumored to redesign notifications in iOS 16

Apple's iOS 16 is rumored to be tweaking its much-critiqued notification center once again.
Mobile News
Apple AirTag close up.

Apple’s AirTags keep being tagged in domestic abuse cases

Apple's AirTags keep dragging the safety problems of consumer-focused personalized trackers into the public eye.
Mobile Features
Google Pixel 6 Pro top back in hand.

Google will soon let you repair your Pixel phone yourself

Google has joined Apple and Samsung in offering self-repair options for the Pixel line of phones in yet another win for right-to-repair campaigners.
Mobile News
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