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The Nothing Phone 2 needs these 4 things to be a killer Android phone

The Nothing Phone 2 is less than a month away from launch, and it should be a good upgrade. But it needs to fix its predecessor's flaws to really shine.
Google Pixel 7a and Samsung Galaxy A54 cameras

I did a Pixel 7a camera test — and it’s bad news for Samsung

Both Samsung and Google have budget versions of their Galaxy and Pixel series devices, respectively. How do their cameras stack up against each other?
A person holding the Vivo X Fold 2.

This foldable phone has something I’ve never seen before

The Vivo X Fold 2 has a feature no other big-screen foldable we can buy has, but it's not strictly new tech, and it's probably on the phone in your pocket too.
A person wearing Apple's Vision Pro headset.

The one big mistake Apple made with its Vision Pro headset

Apple made a big mistake in not showing regular people wearing its Vision Pro headset — something Samsung proved nearly a decade ago with its own VR gadget.
iOS 17 logo on an iPhone, Android logo on an Android phone.

The 6 biggest iOS 17 features that Apple stole from Android

Apple announced iOS 17 last week, with some cool new features coming later this year. But a few of those things will look very familiar to Android users.
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11 features in iOS 17 that I can’t wait to use on my iPhone

Apple announced plenty of iOS 17 features during WWDC 2023. But these 11 are the ones I'm looking forward to the most.
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Apple finally fixed my biggest problem with the iPhone 14 Pro Max

Poor battery life has been plaguing the iPhone 14 Pro Max for months. But it looks like things are finally getting better.
A person holding a partially open Galaxy Z Fold 4.

I know how Samsung can make the Galaxy Z Fold 5 perfect

I've been using the Galaxy Z Fold 4 again, and my time with it and a few of its competitors has shown me all Samsung needs to do to make the Z Fold 5 perfect.
AI render of an online bad actor

Worried about the FBI’s deepfake warning? Follow these expert tips

The FBI says deepfake crimes are rising. We talked to experts across the board, and they have some critical advice to keep you safe in a hostile online world.
The back of the Motorola Razr Plus, propped up on a wooden floor.

Motorola has killed the Razr’s most iconic feature — and I’m glad

Motorola has struck gold with the new Razr Plus design, and it's all due to finally forgetting the past. Here's why this is an essential move for the brand.
Multiwindow on Galaxy S23 Ultra (on left) and multiwindow with popup window on Oppo Find X6 Pro (on right).

iOS 17: Apple didn’t add the one feature I’ve been waiting for

With Android, you get features like pop-up window and multiwindow, but none of that is available on iOS.
Android App Timer on Google Pixel 6a and iOS App Limit on iPhone 11.

Android is still beating the iPhone in a small (but important) way

The longstanding battle between Android and iOS may never end, but Android takes the win with one feature that iOS just can't match.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold and books

Why I replaced my Kindle with an $1,800 Android phone

Look, I’m not telling you to ditch your cheap Kindle and buy an uber-expensive Samsung foldable. I’m just saying that the Galaxy Z Fold 4 is a great Kindle.
Someone wearing the Apple Watch Ultra with the Wayfinder face.

I thought I would hate the Apple Watch Ultra, but I love it

Since it was announced, I thought I would hate the Apple Watch Ultra's big, bulky design. But I finally tried one for myself — and now I love it.
iMessage stickers in iOS 17

iOS 17 isn’t the iPhone update I was hoping for

iOS 17 is bringing a lot of good features and changes to the iPhone. Still, I can't help but feel underwhelmed with what we got.
The back of the red Motorola Razr Plus.

Motorola did something ridiculous to its new Razr phones

Motorola's new Razr folding smartphones look like winners, except the company has made an odd decision with the device's names, and its very confusing.
A person holding the Realme 11 Pro+.

This cheap Android phone is one of the best I’ve used in 2023

The Realme 11 Pro+ does something most other cheap phones can't. It delivers on the promise of its specs, and shows what cheap phones should be like.
The Siri activation animation on an iPhone running iOS 14.

Apple didn’t make Siri a ChatGPT killer at WWDC — and that scares me

Thanks to ChatGPT and other services, the AI race is hotter than ever. But Apple and Siri are still noticeably absent — and it's not a good look.
iOS 17 contact posters

iOS 17’s coolest new feature is horrible news for Android users

Forget the argument about blue bubbles versus green bubbles. iOS 17 is adding another new feature that's bad news for Android users.
iOS 17 logo and renders on Apple's website.

Everything Apple didn’t add to iOS 17

There was a lot of hype around iOS 17, but in the end, a lot of the biggest rumors of what was coming didn't come to fruition after all.
Apple Vision Pro headset seen from the side.

This one, crucial thing will make or break the Apple Vision Pro

If Apple really wants the Vision Pro headset to succeed, it needs to think really seriously about how people who wear glasses use it.
watchOS 10 presented at WWDC 2023.

WatchOS 10 doesn’t fix my biggest issue with the Apple Watch

Apple just showed off its watchOS 10 update at WWDC 2023. And it looks great! But it still doesn't fix my biggest problem with the Apple Watch.
The Apple Vision Pro reveals the wearer's eyes on a front-facing display.

I thought I would hate Apple’s VR headset, but I was wrong

I went into Apple's WWDC 2023 being skeptical of any kind of mixed reality headset. But I think Apple convinced me that I was wrong.
The Motorola Edge Plus (2023) lying face-down on a table.

Motorola made one of the year’s best phones — but it’s not enough

The fantastic Edge Plus (2023) is the first Motorola phone we've fully recommended for a long time, and the company needs to see it as a new start.
Sage green Pixel 6a and Snow Pixel 7a held in hand.

Don’t buy the Pixel 7a — this is the best cheap Pixel of 2023

Even though the Google Pixel 7a is the latest in the budget-friendly Pixel lineup, you'll get more bang for your buck with the Pixel 6a.
A rendering of an Apple mixed-reality headset (Reality Pro) in a gold color seen from the front.

I don’t want Apple to announce its VR headset

The rumors say Apple will announce its long-awaited Reality Pro VR headset at WWDC 2023, but my wallet is begging the company not to do so.
Someone holding the Motorola Razr Plus with the screen open.

I used the new Razr Plus — and it may be the flip phone of my dreams

Motorola's two newest folding phones — the Razr and Razr Plus – are here. I got a chance to use them both, and I'm impressed with what I've seen.
The Reddit app icon on an iOS Home screen.

Reddit could kill my favorite app — and that’s a problem for everyone

Reddit is trying to charge third-party apps an obscene amount to use its data, and it could have wide-ranging effects on all the apps you love. Here’s why.
Pride Edition 2023 Sport Band on Series 5 on wrist

This year’s Apple Watch Pride band looks better than you might think

Add some color to your wrist and show your support with Apple's latest Pride Edition 2023 Sport Band. Here's what it looks like!
The expanded DynamicSpot Dynamic Island at the top of the Pixel 7 Pro.

I put the iPhone’s Dynamic Island on my Pixel 7 Pro — and I can’t go back

I wasn't sure about Apple's Dynamic Island feature — until I put it on my Android phone. And now I can't imagine being without it.
The Withings BPM Connect blood pressure monitor with the Health Mate app.

I used a smart blood pressure monitor for the first time — and it blew me away

When I was told I had to monitor my blood pressure, I wanted to use something more high-tech than a normal cuff. It was exactly the right thing to do.
Someone holding the Motorola Edge Plus 2023.

I finally found an Android phone that makes me want to ditch my iPhone

The Motorola Edge Plus (2023) has been my go-to Android phone for a couple of weeks. And the more I use it, the more I don't want to go back to my iPhone.
A person opening the Honor Magic Vs.

Is this cheap foldable finally a good Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 alternative?

After being given a lower-than-expected price, we've revisited the Honor Magic Vs folding phone. Is it good enough to buy now?
Motorola Razr 40 Ultra rear side.

It’s official — Motorola’s next Razr is the 2023 phone I can’t wait for

The upcoming clamshell foldable from Motorola, the Razr 40 Ultra, has been leaked extensively. The more I see it, the more I can't wait to get my hands on it.