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OnePlus Keyboard 81 on a pink background.

I can’t believe my favorite new keyboard came from a phone company

It's hard for me to get excited about a keyboard these days, but the OnePlus Keyboard 81 won me over.
The back of the Galaxy S23 Ultra, focusing on its rear cameras.

I’m still using the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra for one important reason

The Galaxy S23 Ultra isn't the newest Android phone on the block these days. However, there's one critical reason why I keep coming back to it.
The Nothing Phone 2's camera module with the lights lit up.

Something amazing happened to U.S. smartphones on July 11

On July 11, a new brand launched a new phone in the U.S., and it's a very big deal. This is why you should be greeting the Nothing Phone 2 with open arms.
Man holding green OnePlus Pad Android tablet over space gray 11-inch M1 iPad Pro 2021.

I ditched my iPad Pro for an Android tablet — here’s why

The iPad Pro is a blessing, especially for remote workers. But it lacks one key feature that makes me want to ditch it for a recent Android tablet.
A black iPhone 14 Pro lying on a table.

I’ll be furious if the iPhone 15 Pro doesn’t get this one feature

We're just a few months away from Apple's iPhone event. But this one rumor will make me furious if a certain feature doesn't come to the iPhone 15 Pro.
Apple Watch Ultra worn on wrist while doing an outdoor walk workout.

The Apple Watch Ultra is the perfect women’s smartwatch — seriously

The Apple Watch Ultra was always exciting, but it is also very big. But after using it, I think it's a great smartwatch for women.
Google Pixel Fold in Obsidian on a wooden table.

The Galaxy Z Fold 5 needs these 4 things to beat the Pixel Fold

Though Google only recently released the Pixel Fold, Samsung's set to launch the Galaxy Z Fold 5 soon. Here's what the Z Fold 5 needs to beat the Pixel Fold.
Snoopy watch face on Apple Watch SE

This Snoopy Apple Watch face is too cute — here’s how to get it

The new Snoopy watch face for the Apple Watch is one of the cutest ones around. Here's a hands-on look at it, plus a quick guide on how to get it for yourself.
A person holding the Nothing Phone 2, with the lights lit up.

I’ve used the Nothing Phone 2. Here’s why you’ll love it

We think the Nothing Phone 2 is one of the most important phones launching this year, and having now used it, the good news is it's shaping up to be a winner.
Apple Watch Ultra with Starlight Alpine Loop on wrist.

I finally got an Apple Watch Ultra. Here are 3 ways it surprised me

I've been using an Apple Watch Series 5 for three years, but I finally upgraded to the Apple Watch Ultra. Here are a few ways it surprised me.
Official invite for Samsung's July 2023 Unpacked event.

Here’s everything we expect from Samsung’s next Unpacked event

Samsung's Galaxy Unpacked July 2023 event will be held on July 26. Here's everything we're expecting to see at the event.
A series of mobile screenshots showing off the Threads app on a black background.

The 10 big ways that Threads is totally different from Twitter

Threads has quite a few similarities to Twitter, which likely made it easier for you to join. But now let's examine the glaring differences between the two.
Apple Watch Ultra sitting on a yellow bench.

5 things I learned after I stopped wearing my Apple Watch

I stopped wearing my Apple Watch a few months ago. It's been a fun and exciting change. But as time goes on, I'm starting to regret it.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 and Galaxy Z Flip 4.

There’s a problem with Samsung’s folding phones, and it’s ugly

Samsung's foldable phones are nothing short of an engineering marvel. But they are also fragile and tend to break. We talked to service experts for an inside look.
A Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 on top of a Google Pixel Fold, showing the cameras on both phones.

Can the Pixel Fold’s camera beat the Galaxy Z Fold 4? I found out

The Google Pixel Fold is finally here, but how does it compare to Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold 4 for photos? We did a test, and it's closer than you think!
The Motorola Razr Plus with its cover screen on, showing the home page.

I’ve reviewed phones for 10 years — this is my favorite one of 2023

I've been reviewing smartphones for 10 years. The Motorola Razr Plus is here, and it's quickly become my favorite phone of 2023. Here's why.
The back of the Google Pixel Tablet.

We already had a Pixel Tablet 12 years ago — you just forgot about it

We've tried the whole tablet-and-speaker dock thing before, going all the way back to 2011. The experience hasn't gotten any better — not even with the Google Pixel Tablet.
The Asus Zenfone 10, along with the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra, Apple iPhone 14 Pro, and the GoPro Hero 11 Black.

I tried to replace my GoPro with this new phone and its clever camera

The Asus Zenfone 10's camera has a gimbal for steady, shake-free video. But can it come close to matching a GoPro? I found out.
The cover screen on the Vivo X Flip.

I’ll be so angry if the Galaxy Z Flip 5 doesn’t have this feature

Samsung leads the compact folding phone race, but with the Galaxy Z Flip 5, it faces its toughest challenge yet. It needs one feature to succeed.
Apple Watch Ultra being worn showing off the Action Button.

The Apple Watch Ultra’s Action button should be better than this

The Action button is a big feature of the Apple Watch Ultra, but after finally experiencing it, I can't help but feel underwhelmed.
Google Pixel Fold in Obsidian open on Pixar Pier portrait mode.

I’ve used an iPhone for 14 years. The Pixel Fold made me want to stop

I've had every generation of iPhone, but the Google Pixel Fold has made me start reaching for it over the iPhone instead.
Google Pixel Fold in Obsidian open on Google News.

Something strange is happening with my Google Pixel Fold

The Google Pixel Fold has launched, and it isn't without issues. We're starting to experience a minor problem ourselves, and it's rather odd.
Moto G Stylus 5G 2023 with stylus popped out.

Steve Jobs was wrong. Having a stylus for your phone is great

Steve Jobs famously expressed his disdain for styluses in 2007, and most companies followed suit. But I think having a stylus for my phone is pretty great.
FeverPhone mobile app creator posing with the app on a phone.

Forget the Pixel 8 Pro — this app already has its coolest feature

Rumors say the Pixel 8 Pro will have a temperature sensor. But an app called FeverPhone is already measuring body temperatures — and with impressive results.
Angled view of OnePlus 11 Marble Odyssey Edition.

This is the most jaw-dropping Android phone I’ve seen in years

It's well-known that the OnePlus 11 is a great-looking phone. But the new Marble Odyssey color may be one of the most stunning Android phones I've ever seen.
iOS 17 Preview on iPHone display.

17 hidden iOS 17 features that you need to know about

iOS 17 is loaded with a ton of great features — including a bunch of hidden ones you may have missed. Here are 17 of our favorites!
A concept of spatial FaceTime from Apple Vision Pro mixed reality headset running on iPhone.

I hope Apple brings this Vision Pro feature to the iPhone

Apple Vision Pro offers many unique 3D experiences, but the one I wish to be available on other devices, including the iPhone and the iPad, is spatial FaceTime.
Google Pixel Tablet in white, attached to the dock.

I love the Google Pixel Tablet — but there’s a catch

The Pixel Tablet is a two-in-one product, but like so many of its type, it only manages to nail one half of the brief. The other half just can't keep up.
The front of the TCL NXTWEAR S, with the sunglasses accessory attached.

These AR glasses answer a big question about the Apple Vision Pro headest

The way TCL's NXTWEAR S smartglasses deal with corrective lenses for spectacle wearers helps answer one of the big questions about the Apple Vision Pro.
A person wearing the Stat Health Stat in-ear wearable.

This isn’t an AirPod — it’s a wearable unlike any I’ve seen before

This wearable may go in your ear, but unlike an AirPod, it's designed to help people suffering from debilitating dizziness rehabilitate and live normal lives.
The Pixel Fold with its open screen.

I’m looking forward to the Pixel Fold, but I probably shouldn’t be

The Pixel Fold should be one of the device highlights of the year, but concerns about this important product are threatening to ruin my excitement.
A person is watching a movie using the Apple Vision Pro.

The Apple Vision Pro has given VR its iPhone moment

Does the Apple Vision Pro's high price matter? Not when it's already given VR its iPhone moment and changed the market forever -- even before it's come out.
The iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Plus, iPhone 14 Pro, and iPhone 14 Pro Max all lying on a table.

Should you buy the iPhone 14 or wait for the iPhone 15?

Every year, new iPhones make it hard to know which to pick up. Here's what you need to know about the iPhone 14 and how it compares to the iPhone 15.
Person wearing Apple Watch showing Sleep Tracking information.

The Apple Watch’s worst feature isn’t getting better with watchOS 10

Apple's watchOS 10 update has a lot of big changes for the Apple Watch. But it also fails to address the smartwatch's worst feature.