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Apple may be forced to change iMessage forever, thanks to new EU ruling

The EU's new rules threaten to shake up how your iPhone and Android phones work everywhere.
Someone holding the Nothing Phone 1, showing the front of it and its display.

The Nothing Phone 1 thinks your smartphone should be a brash, distracting toy

The Nothing Phone marries a disregard for your attention with bombast that crumbles under scrutiny.
Motorola Frontier 2022

Motorola’s next flagship phone will have a truly unusual camera system

Motorola zooms in on a launch date for its next big camera phone, the Motorola X30 Pro.
Xiaomi's upcomign 12 Ultra

New Xiaomi phones are launching on July 4 with (hopefully) amazing cameras

Xiaomi is launching the 12S, 12S Pro, and 12S Ultra on the 4th of July. These will be the first Xiaomi flagships developed with Leica imaging.
Google Pixel 6a camera close up.

Watch the Pixel 6a’s fingerprint sensor beat the Pixel 6 Pro

An early hands-on video of the Pixel 6a has been uploaded, revealing a vastly improved fingerprint sensor compared to the more expensive Pixel 6 Pro.
The Solana Saga debuts.

The Essential Phone’s spiritual successor is now a crypto phone no one asked for

The Solana Saga is a crypto-focused smartphone coming from the same minds as the Essential Phone, but it has a lot to prove before it launches.
Official glimpse of Nothing Phone 1 with a parrot sitting on top of phone.

The Nothing Phone 1 won’t be coming to the U.S. after all

The Nothing Phone 1 isn't coming to the U.S., the company confirmed. Instead, it'll be made available in European and Asian markets when it lands this summer.
An iPhone 13 Pro running iOS 16 sits on top of an iPad with red lighting shining.

Apple’s best iOS 16 feature is something you can’t see

You won't find iOS 16's best feature spelled out for you, but you'll feel it when you start to use the new update on your iPhone.
Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra Diablo Edition

Galaxy S22 and Watch 4 get stunning new special editions that you can’t buy

Samsung continues its partnerships with gaming and fashion brands for its latest special-edition Galaxy products. This time, it's Blizzard and Black Yak!
Close up detail of a man iMessaging on an iPhone.

iOS 16 fixes the worst thing about group texts with Android users

Tired of seeing spam texts for message reactions? iOS 16 is coming to fix this once and for all.
Xiaomi's upcomign 12 Ultra

Xiaomi 12 Ultra leak shows another ridiculous camera bump

Xiaomi's very first Leica-branded phone leaks online showing an enormous camera bump.
Apple CEO Tim Cook looks at a display of brand new redesigned MacBook Air laptop during the WWDC22

WWDC 2022 announcements: iOS 16, iPadOS 16, WatchOS 9, MacOS Ventura, MacBook Air M2, and more

WWDC 2022 is finally here, and Apple is expected to debut new OS updates for the iPhone, iPad, and Mac at WWDC 2022 -- as well as a new M2-powered MacBook Air.
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.
Samsung's Galaxy Z Flip 4

Samsung’s Galaxy Z Flip 4 leaks as a mild refresh

Samsung isn't overhauling the Galaxy Z Flip this year, if rumors are to be believed. A slightly better battery and a faster processor are on the menu.
Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro camera layout

Google’s Pixel 7 turns up for sale, but you can’t buy it

A prototype of the Google's Pixel 7 showed up over the weekend on eBay and Facebook Marketplace, months before the flagship is due to launch.
Google Pixel Fold concept image.

Google Pixel Notepad: Everything we know about the foldable

Google is likely launching its first foldable pretty soon. Here's everything we know about the so-called Pixel Notepad (or Pixel Fold) before that happens.
Person accessing a state ID using the Apple Wallet on an iPhone.

Apple’s digital driver’s license drives slowly into Maryland

After Arizona, Apple is bringing support for driver's licenses and IDs in the Wallet app to Maryland. Other states are expected to follow soon.
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China’s lockdowns could pose problems for the iPhone 14

Apple's upcoming iPhone 14 could be a victim of China's COVID-19 lockdowns as manufacturing plants slow down.
Woman wearing the 2022 Apple Watch Pride Watch strap.

Celebrate Pride month with these rainbow Apple Watch bands

Apple opens up its Pride month celebration with two Apple Watch bands and watch faces. The company is also launching a new shot on iPhone campaign for Pride.
iPhone 12 Mini.

Small phones have had a chance, but we always go large

People are willing to do anything for small, premium phones -- except pay for them.
huawei p20 pro leica

Xiaomi steals Leica from Huawei for its next flagship phone

Xiaomi has announced a partnership with camera brand Leica for its next flagship smartphone, the so-called 12 Ultra, taking it away from Huawei.
Android 13 at Google I/O.

Google is making Android better for the visually impaired

Google is improving out-of-box Braille support in Android 13. The Android update will ship first on the Pixel 7 when it debuts later this year.
Fossil Gen 5 Wear OS

Google finally adds streaming to YouTube Music on Wear OS

Google's YouTube Music app for Wear OS now allows for streaming either on Wi-Fi or LTE. Previously, users could only play stored music.
A blue iPhone 12 sits next to a lightning charger.

Apple is probably killing the Lightning port everywhere

After years of holding out, Apple is rumored to be getting rid of the Lightning port next year across all its products.
Google Pixel Family IO 2022

Google says it’s serious about tablets again. Yeah, right

Google's slapdash history with big-screened Android devices mean you really should temper your hopes for the Pixel tablet.
Google Pixel 6a

Google’s Pixel 6a is losing the 5a’s best feature

Google has announced the Pixel 6a as a powerful new budget phone with its Tensor chip onboard -- but don't expect much from its battery life.
A phone running Android 13.

Android 13 is all about big screens, privacy, and payments

Android 13 is finally here at Google I/O! Here's what Google is bringing to mobile users over the next year.
Sony's new XPeria I IV and its zoom camera.

Sony’s new Xperia 1 IV comes with a crazy moving zoom lens

Sony's new flagship comes with a real moving optical zoom lens, but an eye-popping price tag puts it out of reach for many.
Google Play Store on the OnePlus Nord 2.

Google faces lawsuit over controversial Play Store change

Google's new Play Store billing policies aren't very popular with developers, and some are taking their disagreement to the courts.
Person texting on a smartphone using WhatsApp.

Emoji reactions hit WhatsApp as Meta fights the competition

WhatsApp joins Telegram, Messenger, iMessage and more by introducing key features including emoji reactions, larger file sharing, and bigger group chats.
Three phone screens showing the new Android 12 Go Edition.

Google is killing off its lightweight YouTube Go app

Google is shuttering its YouTube Go app this summer, citing improvements made to the main YouTube app.
Person holding an Apple AirTag.

Apple rolls out another promised AirTag safety update

Apple has started rolling out promised anti-stalking features for AirTags. More are expected to come as the year goes on.
Google Pixel Watch leaked render.

Here’s what Google’s Pixel Watch looks like on a wrist

The newest Google Pixel Watch leak shows us how it'll look on your wrist. Google is expected to launch the Watch at I/O in May.