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Galaxy S22 Ultra in Phantom Black with S Pen.

Samsung Galaxy S22 buying guide: everything you need to know

Considering buying Samsung's Galaxy S22? Here's everything we know about the company's 2022 flagship.
iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Plus.

Apple’s iPhone 14 Plus has a pricing problem bigger than it is

Apple's new iPhone 14 Plus is far too expensive for this economy, and it may fail for that reason.
Nike band options for Apple Watch Series 8.

Apple Watch Series 8 review roundup: what people really think

Reviews describe the Apple Watch Series 8 as a modest improvement over the Series 7, with few new features like ovulation tracking and car crash detection.
Apple Messages opened on iPhone 13 Pro Max

Sorry, Google — Apple is right to keep ignoring RCS for the iPhone

Apple continues to ignore RCS on iPhones despite all the very good reasons to adopt it. The company may have a point.
The iPhone 14 Pro with Dynamic Island.

iPhone 14 and 14 Pro reviews: What people love (and hate)

The hotly anticipated iPhone 14 is coming this week, and everyone has thoughts to share. Here are some of the smartest takes we've seen on the new iPhones.
Pixel 6 Pro with the Pixel 6, and Pixel 4a in the middle.

Google reportedly making a small Pixel to replace the iPhone 14 Mini that never was

After the Pixel 7 and 7 Pro launch, Google might be getting back into the small phone market.
Amazon's new Kindle for 2022 comes with a dark mode.

Amazon’s cheapest Kindle finally supports USB-C and dark mode

Amazon's 2022 Kindle update will come with long-awaited updates, including USB-C support and a dark mode. Pre-orders open September 14 from $100.
Man holds an iPhone 13 Pro with the iOS 16 logo on screen.

iOS 16: Everything you need to know about 2022’s big iPhone update

iOS 16 is here and ready for your iPhone. Here's what you need to know about Apple's big iPhone update for 2022.
The five Apple iPhone 14 colors.

How much storage do you need on your new iPhone 14? Here’s how to decide

If you’re wondering how much storage you’ll need on your new Apple iPhone 14, it’s probably not as much as you think. Here's why.
Alpine Green joins the iPhone 13 Pro family.

Should you buy the iPhone 13 now or wait for the iPhone 14? Don’t make this mistake

Considering buying an iPhone 13 this week? There's almost no reason why you should, and a plethora of reasons to hold off till the iPhone 14 drops.
Lifestyle photo of the Fitbit Versa 4 and Fitbit Sense 2.

Fitbit Versa 4 vs. Fitbit Sense 2: Which new Fitbit wins?

Fitbit's newest smartwatches have a lot of overlap. We break down which is better for your wallet between the Versa 4 and the Sense 2.
Sony's Xperia 5 IV in an exclusive green color.

The Xperia 5 IV shows Sony isn’t done making small phones

Sony isn't getting out of the compact phone game with its new Xperia 5 IV. At $1,000, it'll set you back quite a bit of money.
Google Tensor Chip image.

Google’s Tensor 3 chip for Pixel 8 may have this in common with the Pixel 6

Google's continuing to collaborate with Samsung for Tensor for the Pixel 8, according to a new report.
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4.

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4 buying guide: everything you need to know

Samsung's Galaxy Z Flip 4 is finally here. Here's everything we know so far about the company's latest compact foldable.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 buying guide: Everything you need to know

Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold 4 is finally here with Android 12L on board. Here's everything we know about the company's most productive foldable.
Precise location setting on an iPhone.

How to turn off precise location on your iPhone (and why you should)

With social media apps like Instagram and TikTok sneaking peeks at your location, there are tools to keep your data safe that are built into your iPhone.
Google Pixel 6 Pro tensor silicon

Google needs to fix this fatal flaw before I consider a Pixel 7

The Google Pixel 7 is shaping up to be a great phone. But only if Tensor 2 addresses a major issue.
huawei mate 40 pro hands on features price photos release date camera

Huawei’s Mate series to return with the Mate 50 next month

Huawei's Mate 50 might not be coming to the U.S. and Europe, but it may clue us in on what to expect from the next Honor Magic phone.
Android 13 logo on a Google Pixel 6a.

The best thing about Android 13 isn’t a new feature or setting — it’s something else

Android 13 is finally here, and there's not much to talk about. As the operating system matures, new and exciting features are few and far between.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4.

Does the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 have an SD card slot?

Samsung has been moving away from microSD cards on its smartphones, but will the tablet-like Galaxy Z Fold 4 be an exception?
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 and Galaxy Z Flip 4.

Does the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 come with a charger? Here’s why not

Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold 4 has been revealed, and pre-orders will be landing soon. It's also skipping the in-box charger. Here's why.
Android 13 logo on a Android logo background.

Android 13: Everything we know about Google’s big OS update

Google has announced Android 13, its next major software release. Here's what it's expected to bring.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4.

The Galaxy Z Fold 4 and Flip 4 are exciting because they’re boring

With the Galaxy Z Fold 4 and Galaxy Z Flip 4, foldables have rapidly reached the boring, iterative update stage of smartphones. Is that such a bad thing?
Official render of the Motorola Razr 2022.

Razr 2022: Everything we know about Motorola’s next foldable

The Motorola Razr 2022 is official! From its design and specs to availability and more, here's everything we know about it.
Samsung's split screen keyboard mode on the Galaxy Z Fold 3.

Samsung’s next foldable might be a ‘Galaxy Z Tab’ tablet

Samsung's next foldable might just be a real tablet, with the company reportedly working on a tablet that folds in three ways.
An iPhone 13 in white color option.

Apple’s iPhone 14 range could launch earlier than usual this year

Apple reportedly plans an even earlier September launch for the iPhone 14 as reports of large initial sales orders emerge.
OnePlus 10T camera module.

The Nothing Phone 1 is what the OnePlus 10T could have been

Launching so close together and with shared brand history, the Nothing Phone 1 and OnePlus 10T show two different ways to meet the same goals.
The Galaxy Z Fold 3 on a table, showing wallpaper on the outer screen.

Samsung’s next foldables are getting more expensive

Samsung is expected to raise the pricing of its Galaxy foldables as it drops the "Z" branding later this month.
OnePlus 10T screen.

OnePlus 10T buying guide: everything you need to know

OnePlus is reported to be planning a OnePlus 10T phone to follow up on the 10 Pro. Here's everything we know about the company's next affordable flagship.
The Google Play store icon on an Android phone.

Google Play Store now offers third-party app payments, but only for some users

Ahead of the EU's Digital Markets Act coming into force, Google opens up the Play Store to third-party payment providers.
The apps of the Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 Classic on its display.

One UI 4.5 is coming to the Galaxy Watch 4 to make typing less terrible

One UI 4.5 is coming to the Galaxy Watch 4. A QWERTY keyboard, improved accessibility, and enhanced customization are highlights of the release.
Close up of WhatsApp icon as seen on a smartphone display. Credits: WhatsApp official.

WhatsApp just upgraded its emoji reactions and I want them now

WhatsApp expands its emoji reactions to include every emoji on your phone in an update that's coming in weeks.
A white iPhone 13 standing upright on a table.

With the iPhone 14 Pro, Apple is about to make the ‘normal’ iPhone boring

Apple's iPhone variants are drifting further and further apart. The iPhone 14 is set to expand that gap massively, and the effect could be huge.
Onn Android Tablet on Table

Android 12L and Wear OS 3 show Google still isn’t serious about tablets and smartwatches

Android 12L and Wear OS 3 are supposed to be Google's big revolutions for tablets and smartwatches. But it sure doesn't feel like it.