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Apple AirTag close up.

Apple’s AirTags are too good at tracking — that’s a problem

Apple's cheap and cheerful AirTags are also cheap and cheerful stalker tools, and the company hasn't done enough to fix that.
Mobile Apple
Google Pixel 6 Pro in hand.

Google’s Pixel 6 issues are causing a crisis of trust

Google's Pixel 6 is suffering from bad PR -- and the stakes are higher than ever.
Mobile Android
iPhone SE 2020 Product Red

Apple iPhone SE 3 render leak shows off an iPhone XR revival

The first renders of what could be 2022's iPhone SE show off a design that should look very familiar to iPhone XR owners.
Mobile Apple
App store icon showing three notifications.

Apple joins Google in allowing alternative app store payment systems in South Korea

Apple is finally opening up its App Store to third-party payment systems -- in South Korea.
Mobile News
BlackBerry Key2 LE review

A new BlackBerry with a keyboard is still on the schedule for 2022

As the old BlackBerry brand shuts down, a rebranded BlackBerry phone is on the way with 5G and a physical keyboard in tow.
Mobile Android
Surface Duo 2 on a textured background.

Microsoft Surface Duo reportedly getting Android 12L despite missing Android 11

Microsoft's Surface Duo's first update is already long overdue, but the company is reportedly working on an Android 12L release.
Mobile Android
A password entry field.

Do yourself a favor and audit your terrible passwords this new year

We've seen the numbers, most of us have terrible and easy-to-guess passwords. Start off 2022 right by fixing that.
Mobile Features
iphone 6s launch

Apple might drop support for the iPhone SE and iPhone 6S with arrival of iOS 16

Apple could be dropping support for some of its older iPhones with iOS 16. The company has boasted some of the longest support periods among smartphone makers.
Apple Mobile
Apple AirTag close up.

Apple’s AirTags are being abused by car thieves and stalkers

Apple's AirTags' use of the Find My network is their greatest strength. But it's also opened the door to abuse by stalkers.
Mobile Apple
TikTok's Play Store listing.

TikTok wants to tweak its algorithm to avoid problematic content

TikTok today planned changes to its algorithm and "For You" feed in the interest of avoiding clusters of negativity on users' phones.
Mobile News
iPhone 13 Pro in hand.

Are smartphone software update promises worth the paper they’re printed on?

From Google to Nokia, phone manufacturers promise years and years of software updates. But can you trust them?
Mobile Android
Photo editing on the iPhone 13 Pro.

Apple scrubs most mentions of controversial CSAM features after iOS 15.2 update

Apple has dropped a controversial child safety feature from its iOS 15 plans after facing backlash over privacy concerns.
Mobile Apple
Apple Airtag in different polyurethane and leather key rings and loops

Apple finally makes it harder to stalk Android users with its new Tracker Detect app

Apple's new Tracker Detect app lets Android users detect AirTags on their person, but it's still not as good as the automatic scanning you'll find on iPhones.
Mobile Android
App store icon showing three notifications.

U.K. agency says Apple and Google are stifling user choice in their app stores

The U.K.'s Competition and Market Authority thinks Apple and Google are stifling mobile competition. Here's what that means.
Mobile Android
A render showcasing a potential design for Xiaomi's 12 Ultra based off a case leak.

Xiaomi’s new Ultra 12 phone could have a huge camera bump

Early renders purporting to show the Xiaomi 12 Ultra give us our first look at what could be Xiaomi's largest camera bump yet.
Mobile Android
oppo find x3 pro review camera

Oppo Find N renders show off Oppo’s first foldable from all angles

New leaks show off Oppo's upcoming answer to the Galaxy Z Fold 3 just a few days before it's supposed to launch.
Mobile Android
Instagram's Playback feature.

Instagram’s Playback takes on Spotify’s 2021 recap feature

Instagram joins Spotify with its own yearly recap feature, dubbed Playback. It's available through New Year's Eve.
Mobile Android
WhatsApp Messenger on an iPhone.

WhatsApp launches crypto-powered mobile payments in the U.S.

WhatsApp now offers a new payments feature in the U.S., allowing people to send and receive money to each other using cryptocurrency.
Mobile Android
Samsung Galaxy S21 FE render in purple.

Samsung’s Galaxy S21 FE could be supported longer than the S21 and S21 Ultra

Samsung's Galaxy S21 FE could be supported longer than the S21 and S21 Ultra if it launches with Android 12 as reported.
Mobile Android
Android 12L shown for a larger display.

You can now download the first Android 12L Beta on your Google Pixel

Google has released the first Beta for Android 12L, its tablet-optimized build of Android 12. Here's what's in it.
Mobile Android
OnePlus 9 Pro's camera module in close up.

OnePlus 9 and 9 Pro are latest Android phones to get Android 12 Oxygen OS

OnePlus announces Oxygen OS 12 availability for the OnePlus 9 and OnePlus 9 Pro. Here are some of the new features you'll get.
Mobile Android
One UI 4 and Android 12.

Samsung’s Android 12 and One UI 4 update comes to the Galaxy Z Flip and Fold 3

Samsung continues its Android 12 and One UI 4 rollout, expanding it to the Galaxy Z Flip 3 and Fold.
Mobile Android
WhatsApp

WhatsApp upgrades its disappearing messages feature

WhatsApp expands its disappearing messages features on iOS and Android with new durations and defaults.
Mobile Android
Close up of Google Pixel Watch renders on a black background.

Google’s long rumored Pixel Watch may finally be coming next year

Google could finally be launching a Pixel Watch after years of speculation. It may even come as early as next spring.
Mobile News
Early renders of the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE in multiple color options

Samsung’s Galaxy S21 FE could still cost you $700 when it launches in January

The Samsung Galaxy S21 FE is reported to be shipping with the same $700 starting price as last year's S20 FE. Is it too high?
Mobile Android
Samsung's Galaxy A13 from all angles.

Samsung’s Galaxy A13 5G is its cheapest 5G phone yet at $250

For just $250, Samsung's new A13 5G will bring 90Hz, a triple-camera system, all-day battery life, and 5G support to your pocket.
Mobile Android
Nokia 9 PureView

Nokia 9 PureView won’t get Android 11 after all; HMD offers a discount instead

The Nokia 9 PureView won't be getting Android 11, so HMD is offering a discount if you upgrade to the Nokia XR20.
Mobile Android
Charging the Pixel 6.

Google clears the air on disappointing Pixel 6 charging speeds

Google's Pixel 6 charges much slower than other Android phones. The company says it's to preserve battery life.
Mobile Android
Spotify app icon on iPhone.

Spotify finally adds real-time lyrics support to its mobile apps

You can now sing along with your favorite songs on Spotify with the company's new real-time lyrics feature.
Mobile Android
iPhone 13 Pro style shot.

Apple will now let you fix your own iPhone in win for right-to-repair campaigners

Apple takes an unprecedented step as it makes manuals, parts, and tools available to iPhone owners who want to fix their own phones.
Mobile Apple
Pixel 6 fingerprint sensor. Credits: Pixel 6.

Google rolls out an update to fix the Pixel 6’s most infuriating issue

The Pixel 6's fingerprint sensor gets an update after a month of controversy.
Mobile Android
moto watch 100 wear os no motorola leak 2

The Moto Watch 100 might skip out on Google’s Wear OS entirely for a custom OS

Motorola's next cheap smartwatch might not be running Wear OS after all as another smartwatch maker opts to go its own way.
Mobile Android
samsung galaxy z fold 2 release news fold2 open sides

Google may be canceling Pixel Fold plans in face of Samsung’s market dominance

Google is reportedly no longer working on a foldable as Samsung dominates the market.
Mobile Android
Galaxy Watch 4 Classic (left) and the Galaxy Watch 3 (right)

Samsung’s latest Galaxy Watch update improves fall detection, adds watch faces

Samsung's Galaxy Watches pick up new updates alongside the One UI rollout for the S21 series.
Mobile Android
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