Skip to main content
  1. Home
  2. Mobile
  3. Features

Mobile Features

iPhone with USB-C cable and USB-A adapter.

This $3 USB adapter fixed all of my Apple CarPlay connection problems

I had lots of issues with CarPlay randomly disconnecting. Then I bought this adapter, and my problem was immediately fixed.
The OnePlus Pad tablet with Stylo stylus and keyboard cover.

Why now is the perfect time for the OnePlus Pad

OnePlus's first tablets come after tablets are officially old news — but the timing might be better than it appears to be at first sight.
iPhone 14 Pro with iOS 16 notifications compared to Google Pixel 7 with Android 13 notifications

Using an Android phone showed me just how bad iOS notifications really are

iOS has never been great at notifications, but after using Android devices, I can't get over just how bad they really are.
Close-up shot of the camera on the OnePlus 11.

I adore the OnePlus 11 camera — but not for the reason you think

The OnePlus 11 breathes some fresh air into smartphone camera design that will hopefully inspire other companies to follow suit.
iPhone 14 Pro with iOS 16 with custom home screen

Ranking all 16 iOS versions, from worst to best

We've gone through 16 versions of iOS so far. But ever wonder which was the worst and which is the best? We've ranked all 16 iOS versions here.
Apple AirPods Pro 2 inside their charging case, sitting on back of an iPhone 14.

The iPhone 15 may finally get reverse wireless charging — but I don’t want it

Apple continues to drag its feet when it comes to reverse wireless charging, but at this point, I'm not even sure I care anymore.
Dating scam.

This Valentine’s Day, experts have 4 tips on how to avoid dating app scams

Ahead of Valentine's Day, the FBI has issued a warning to steer clear of romance frauds. If you trust scientists, they have a few tips too.
The Settings app running on the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra.

The Galaxy S23 bloatware problem isn’t nearly as bad as you think

There's been a little controversy lately about the system files taking up a lot of storage on the Samsung Galaxy S23. But it's really not as bad as you think.
The OnePlus 11 and OnePlus 10 Pro camera modules.

This OnePlus 11 camera test really shouldn’t have been so close

The OnePlus 11's biggest rival when it comes to the camera is arguably the OnePlus 10 Pro. Can the latest phone beat the old model in a tough camera test?
OnePlus Buds Pro 2 black case on a cork coaster and black earbuds on a white and gray table top.

OnePlus Buds Pro 2’s spatial audio makes me want to ditch the AirPods Pro

Here's why OnePlus Buds Pro 2's immersive 3D sound experience with head tracking is more appealing than spatial audio on the Apple AirPods Pro.
The G-Shock Poison Dart Frog Frogman worn on a person's wrist.

G-Shock’s latest watch turned my wrist into a poisonous frog

G-Shock's latest connected Frogman watch is styled after a poisonous frog, but don't let that put you off. We wore it, and loved it.
Someone holding a purple iPhone 14 Pro Max.

iOS 16 has ruined the best thing about my iPhone, and I hate it

The iPhone 14 Pro Max has never been the battery champ that the iPhone 13 Pro Max was. But recent iOS 16 updates have only made it worse.
The back of the Realme X Coca-Cola phone.

The Coca-Cola phone is a real thing, and it’s absolutely stunning

We take a close look at one of the most lovingly created special edition phones we've seen yet: The Realme X Coca-Cola phone, based on the Realme 10 Pro.
Galaxy Tab S8 sitting at an angle above the tenth generation iPad.

How Android 14 is Google’s secret weapon to make Android tablets great

Android 14's first developer preview doesn't give a glimpse of any revolutionary new tricks, but it does set its focus squarely on foldable phones and tablets.
Someone holding the OnePlus 11 and iPhone 14 Pro side-by-side.

I can’t believe how our OnePlus 11 vs. iPhone 14 Pro camera test turned out

The iPhone 14 Pro is one of the best camera phones in 2023. How does the $699 OnePlus 11 stack up to it? A lot better than you might think!
The OnePlus 11's camera module.

The OnePlus 11 totally changed my mind about OnePlus phones

The OnePlus 10T was so bad it almost killed OnePlus for me, but I'm so pleased to say the OnePlus 11 has changed all that. This is why OnePlus is back.
A close-up shot of the alert slider on the OnePlus 11.

The OnePlus 11’s excellent alert slider is also a big problem

The alert slider is back on the OnePlus 11. It's tactile, unique, and a lot of fun to use. But I'm more eager to see what comes next.
Joe Maring holding a Samsung Galaxy S23 and a Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus.

The Galaxy S23 upgrade I’m most excited about is one you can’t see

There are a lot of exciting upgrades for the Galaxy S23. But the one I'm looking forward to most is something you can't see.
The iPad Pro (2022) sitting in the Magic Keyboard.

These 5 features turned my iPad into a shockingly good computer

The iPad tries hard to be your computing companion, but it's not quite there yet. If you still want to push it, here are some tips to get you started.
A person holding the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra.

This Galaxy S23 Ultra case gives Samsung users a huge iPhone 14 feature

Galaxy S23 Ultra cases are already in full swing, and this one brings one of the best iPhone 14 features to Samsung users: MagSafe.
The Vivo X90 Pro held in a person's hand.

We have the Vivo X90 Pro, one of 2023’s most interesting Android phones

The Vivo X90 Pro, which has a camera co-created with optics expert Zeiss, has arrived. It's getting read for an in-depth review, but you can see it now.
Two Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra phones. One is face-up with the display turned on, the other shows its backside.

You shouldn’t buy the Galaxy S23 Ultra — and that’s the best thing about it

The Galaxy S23 Ultra is packed with small, but meaningful, updates. A lot of people probably shouldn't buy it — and that's why it's so impressive.
Holding the green Samsung Galaxy S23.

How the Galaxy S23 copies the iPhone, and why it’s great

With yesterday's Galaxy S23 announcement, Samsung showed yet another way it's copying Apple's iPhone — and we love it.
A person holding the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra.

Why you need to look closely at the Galaxy S23 to see what makes it special

In an interview with Digital Trends, Samsung explains how crucial little details throughout the Galaxy S23 series have improved it over the previous models.
The Apple Watch Ultra's raised bezel and Digital Crown guard.

If this Apple Watch Ultra 2 rumor is true, I already don’t want it

A new report suggests that the next Apple Watch Ultra may be even bigger. But what about us small-wristed folks?
The Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra on a desk.

This exclusive Snapdragon chip supercharges the Galaxy S23 in 4 big ways

Did you know the Galaxy S23 series uses an exclusive, custom version of the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chip? Here's how it supercharges the phone's ability.
The Samsung Galaxy S23, S23 Plus, and S23 Ultra all next to each other.

The Galaxy S23 secretly beats the iPhone in a very important way

Samsung's new Galaxy S23 series is out, and two out of three models all start with 256GB storage. Apple, Google, and others should do the same.
A person holding the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra.

I used the Galaxy S23 Ultra for 90 minutes, and I’m already in love

Do you think the Galaxy S23 Ultra isn't much different from the S22 Ultra? Sure, at a glance, this may be correct, but there is a whole lot more to this phone.
Joe Maring holding a Samsung Galaxy S23 and a Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus.

Using the Galaxy S23 and S23 Plus proved me wrong about Samsung’s new phones

The Galaxy S23 and S23 Plus are here — and we got to use them for a couple of hours. They're familiar, a bit boring, and make a really great first impression.
The Samsung Galaxy S23, S23 Plus, and S23 Ultra all next to each other.

Everything Samsung announced at Unpacked: Galaxy S23, Galaxy Book 3, and more

Samsung finally unleashed the Galaxy S23 at its Unpacked event this February. Alongside the iconic smartphone line, here's what else Samsung announced.
Apple Black Unity watch band worn on wrist with Mosaic face

Apple’s Black Unity watch band looks great and supports a good cause

Apple has a new Black Unity Apple Watch band. Not only does it look great and is comfortable to wear, but it also supports a good cause. We go hands-on with it.
Spectricity's S1 Spectral Image Sensor.

This tiny sensor is about to change your phone camera forever

A tiny sensor may soon change the way your phone camera sees color — resulting in more accurate reproduction and skin tones. And it looks mighty impressive.
The iPhone 14 Pro's camera module.

My iPhone 14 Pro camera is ruined, and it’s all Apple’s fault

I love my iPhone 14 Pro, but the camera is something I fight with every day. And Apple is the one to blame.
Samsung DeX mode.

The Galaxy Z Fold 4 isn’t just a good phone — it’s also my favorite computer

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 is more than just a phone. It's a great secondary screen for your PC. It also happens to be powerful PC with its own computing OS.