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Finding recipes on TikTok and YouTube is my new favorite way to cook

Finding recipes on Google is a chore, so I decided to use TikTok and YouTube instead. And the results might surprise you.
Apple Medications feature shown on an iPhone 12.

Apple’s Medications app is a game-changer for the chronically ill

In iOS 16 and WatchOS 9, Apple is introducing a new Medications app. And for chronically ill people, it's game-changing.
Man holding a Galaxy Z Fold 3 showing a browser window on the outer screen.

My favorite Z Fold 3 feature? Using it as a ‘normal’ smartphone

Many may think the Galaxy Z Fold 3 only really "works" when it's open, but as we've found out by using the phone for more time, it's just as good folded up.
The image background remover feature from iOS 16 being used on a photo of a dog.

I tried iOS 16’s photo background remover and it blew me away

One of iOS 16's standout features is a tool that removes the background from photos. It's quick, convenient, and seriously impressive.
Diablo Immortal on a PC monitor.

I tried playing Diablo Immortal on PC, and it was a mistake

Diablo Immortal is available on PC and mobile, but the PC port has several issues and less options than its mobile counterpart.
A Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 is held up on top of a desk.

The 5 Galaxy Tab S8 productivity features I can’t live without

The Galaxy Tab S8 is one powerful Android tablet, and it has a few tricks that turn it into a serious productivity powerhouse.
Huawei smartphones with Leica cameras.

How Huawei and Leica made me fall in love with mobile photography

In a world where smartphone and photography partnerships are more common than ever, none are as meaningful as the one Huawei and Leica once shared.
The Spotify app on an iPhone, showing the Home page.

The Spotify app is a mess, and audiobooks will only make it worse

The Spotify app has far too much clutter in its current version. The addition of audiobooks in the future seems like a disaster waiting to happen.
The Steam Deck running Battle Net launcher and the S22 Ultra running Diablo Immortal.

We played Diablo Immortal on the Galaxy S22 Ultra and Steam Deck — and one was a mess

The Galaxy S22 Ultra and Steam Deck are two of the most powerful mobile gadgets available. Which one is the best choice for Diablo Immortal?
Black Shark 5 Pro in hand showing back of phone.

The Black Shark 5 Pro delivers gaming goodness without the headaches

Gaming phones are often powerful, yet clunky devices. The Black Shark 5 Pro aims to deliver serious horsepower without the usual annoyances.
An iPad using Stage Manager in iPadOS 16.

Here’s why Stage Manager only works on M1 iPads

Stage Manager is one of the best features in iPadOS 16. But why does it only work on M1 iPads?
iOS 16 on stage at WWDC 2022.

7 crucial iOS 16 features that Apple didn’t tell you about

The upcoming iOS 16 is brimming with some major UI design overhauls and feature upgrades. Here's a list of seven additional upgrades that flew under the radar.
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The GT Neo 3T proves just how bad Realme’s phone addiction is

Realme has always made a lot of smartphones. But the GT Neo 3T is the tipping point — and not in a good way.
An example of 3D Touch on an iPhone.

iOS 16 is a perfect excuse to bring 3D Touch back to iPhones

While 3D Touch is not the most successful tech advancement that Apple has made in the last decade, I believe it is time for the feature to return.
Examples of Apple's iOS 16 lock screen customizations.

iOS 16’s new lock screen may ruin the best thing about it

Apple has revamped the lock screen in iOS 16, but having too much control over the design and amount of information on hand isn't always a good thing.
iPhone being used as a Mac webcam.

Apple’s iPhone workaround doesn’t excuse bad MacBook webcams

Your iPhone is now a hi-res webcam for your Mac. It's neat! But that doesn't mean Apple can excuse itself from a 720p webcam on a $1,300 laptop in 2022.
Worker looking up at 5G tower against a cloudy sky.

Popular 5G myths you need to stop believing

Is 5G dangerous around airports? Is it going to replace Wi-Fi? We had experts debunk some of the biggest 5G myths. Here's what they said.
Diablo Immortal on the iPhone 13 Pro and the Asus ROG Phone 5.

Diablo Immortal shows gaming phones should be taken seriously

We played Diablo Immortal on the iPhone 13 Pro and the Asus ROG Phone 5 to see if playing on a gaming phone really makes the game better.
A selection of different lock screens in iOS 16, as showcased at WWDC 2022.

Apple’s new iOS 16 lock screen is already better than anything on Android

Lock screen customization has been an Android staple for years. Apple's late to the party with iOS 16, but it has the best showing.
Urtopia

This e-bike does phone tech better than some phones

The carbon fiber Urtopia E-Bike comes with tech usually found on a phone, including a built-in 4G connection, voice control, and a fingerprint sensor.
Diablo Immortal loading screen on Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra.

Diablo Immortal rocks on the powerful Galaxy S22 Ultra

Got a Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra, and wondering if all that power inside is enough to handle Diablo Immortal? It is, and this is what it's like.
magsafe charger illustration

The liberating, zen-like joy of keeping your phone on silent 24/7

The phone in your pocket is basically a hyper-optimized, always-on distraction machine -- but who says you have to let it steal your attention all day?
A child sits criss cross on the floor using a smartphone.

Choosing my kid’s first phone came with serious consequences

When my daughter was born 13 years ago, I never thought that choosing her technology platform would become one of those potentially life-altering decisions.
Boxes for an Apple Watch, iPhones, and Airpods sit on a desk.

Every phone company wants a walled garden as nice as Apple’s

Apple is famed for locking people into its ecosystem, the so-called walled garden, but other companies look on enviously. Here's why it's so successful.
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.
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.
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The Astro Slide phone is a throwback you’ll want to throw away

The Planet Computers Astro Slide 5G amps up the nostalgia with a slide-out physical keyboard, but the rest of the phone doesn't match the $912 price.
Apple Watch Series 7 sitting on top of an iPhone 13 Pro.

5 simple reasons the Apple Watch Series 7 stays on my wrist

After just over six months with the Apple Watch Series 7, here are five simple reasons why the smartwatch is still on my wrist.
The Galaxy S22 Ultra's camera module.

I used Camera RAW on the S22 Ultra, and I’m never going back

We test Samsung's Camera RAW app on the Galaxy S22 Ultra, and see how its power makes for some stunning photography.
The Oura Ring worn on a man's finger, when winding a watch.

I’m committed to the Oura Ring, but our love may not last

After six months with the third-generation Oura Ring, it has barely left my finger. This is what it has been like, and why I'm worried about its future.
A person holding a Moto G 5G and Blu F91 5G smartphone in each hand

Cheap Blu F91 5G and Moto G 5G fight for budget supremacy

Let's compare two of the latest budget smartphones, the Motorola Moto G 5G and the Blu F91 5G, after living with a flagship phone for a while.
Two iPhone 12s leaning on one another with matching Pokemon PopSockets.

My phone still has a PopSocket, and this is why I love it

While the popularity of PopSockets seems to have dwindled in the U.S., they're still one of the best phone accessories you can get for not a lot of money.
Hold holding three phones from three different carriers.

The sordid history of 5GE, or when 5G isn’t 5G at all

In the quest to deliver true 5G technology, carriers have tried every angle to promote 5G, but there's at least one case in which 5G isn't truly 5G.
An iPhone using the PictureThis app to correctly identify houseplants.

I tried 3 plant identification apps, and one was deadly

After comparing three plant ID apps with Apple's Visual Look Up and Google's Google Lens feature, I discovered one was a danger to my plants.