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CES 2023 promo for Bullitt's satellite connectivity.

CES 2023: This Android phone can send satellite text messages to your iPhone

Motorola is bringing satellite connectivity to the Android ecosystem. Thanks to an app made by Bullitt, even iPhone users can send texts over satellite.
TCL 40 SE back design.

TCL 40 SE wows CES 2023 with 90Hz screen, big camera, $169 price tag

TCL arrived at CES 2023 with a whole bag of new devices, but the $169 TCL 40 SE stands out with some neat perks like a 90Hz screen and a 50-megapixel camera.
Front and rear profile of the TCL NXTPAPER 12 Pro tablet.

CES 2023: TCL’s Nxtpaper 12 Pro could be a sweet iPad/Kindle hybrid tablet

Want a tablet with solid specs, full Android, and a screen that's easy on your eyes? TCL's new Nxtpaper 12 Pro could fit the bill perfectly.
Withings U-Scan urine analysis kit.

Withings brought a new health tracker to CES 2023 — and it wants you to pee on it

Withings' latest fitness offering is the U-Scan, a puck-shaped analysis system that chemically tests your urine for health metrics and shares it all over Wi-Fi.
Apple iPad Gen 10 with the official keyboard accessory.

I don’t understand why Apple hates the 10th Gen iPad so much

The 10th Gen iPad is a weird concoction of powerful innards with untapped potential, a kit with some infuriating drawbacks, and a terrible hardware ecosystem.
Shared Album on an iPhone.

How to create and share iPhone photo albums with ease

With iCloud album sharing, you can create an online gallery and invite others to contribute their own media to it. Even those without an iPhone can play a role.
Siri trying to identify a song.

This hidden iOS 16 feature turned my iPhone into the ultimate music discovery gadget

If Shazam happens to be your go-to tool for finding new music, iOS 16 turns it into the most powerful music discovery tool you'll need on your iPhone.
Enabling Advanced Data Protection on an iPhone

How to use Advanced Data Protection on your iPhone (and why you should)

Apple is boosting its security game with the new Advanced Data Protection feature. Once enabled, it protects a wider set of your sensitive iCloud data.
The iPhone 14 Pro Max standing against a tree outside.

A $1,300 iPhone 15 Ultra is ridiculous — and Apple’s going to get away with it

The latest Apple rumors imagine an iPhone 15 Ultra loaded with meaningful upgrades and a hefty $1,299 price. It doesn't sound as ridiculous as it should.
Personal holding five SIM cards fanned out.

The SIM card in your phone has secret power to make medicine cheaper

Research from Imperial College London suggests that gold compouds recovered from discarded SIM cards can significantly lower the cost of making medicines.
Render allegedly showing the Pixel Fold.

I’m utterly confused (and worried) about the Pixel Fold’s odd design

Google's upcoming foldable phone has appeared in alleged renders. The design is familiar, but what's worrying is the aspect ration and the infamous Pixel Curse.
Motorola Moto G Play 2023's official render.

Moto G Play (2023) serves up a smooth screen and big battery for just $170

Motorola's latest phone, the Moto G Play (2023), will hit the stores next month. At $170, it offers perks like a 90Hz screen and a 5,000 mAh battery.
mediatek dimensity 8200 processor announce specs news title image

MediaTek’s new Dimensity 8200 brings flagship performance to cheaper phones

MediaTek's latest is the Dimensity 8200, an upper-midrange SoC based on the 4nm process that offers a tri-cluster CPU design with some impressive camera chops.
Apple advanced data protection.

What Apple’s iCloud encryption update really means — and why you should care

You will soon be able to protect your sensitive iCloud data with end-to-end encryption. That's a huge upgrade and finally justifies Apple's tall privacy claims.
Nomad Apple TV Siri Remote Case with an AirTag installed.

Why the lawsuit against Apple’s AirTags may be bigger than you realize

Apple has been challenged in court by two victims of alleged stalking using AirTags. The outcome could be much be much bigger than just another lawsuit.
The Nothing Phone 1 held in a mans hand, seen from the back.

The Nothing Phone is finally coming to the U.S., and I can’t wait

Nothing CEO Carl Pei has confirmed plans to sell phones in the U.S. It's about time buyers in the U.S. get a taste of competitive goodness and more value.
Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 alongside the tenth-gen iPad.

Forget Apple’s newest iPad — the Galaxy Tab S8 should be your next tablet

The 10th-gen iPad redefines Apple's entry-level tablet and aims for computing glory, but Samsung's Galaxy Tab S8 is miles ahead from every angle.
The upcoming Huawei Buds smartwatch.

This ridiculous smartwatch has a hidden pair of earbuds inside

Huawei is gearing up to launch a new smartwatch hiding a pair of wireless earbuds under the display assembly. Nope, this is not a concept. It's a real thing.
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4 with CoverScreen OS and Maps

The Galaxy Z Flip 5 might fix the Flip 4’s biggest design flaws

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 will reportedly feature a larger — and more functional — secondary screen at the back, as well as a less visible crease inside.
Leaked render of the Google Pixel 7a.

First Google Pixel 7a renders show a modern, sleek design upgrade

The Pixel 7a is still about half a year away, but leaked renders reveal a very Pixel 7-esque design makeover for the upcoming Google midrangeophone.
Lock screen comparison of One UI 5 and iOS 16

Apple vs. Samsung: Who has the best lock screen customization in 2022?

iOS 16 set the ball rolling for deep lock screen customization, and won universal praise for it. Samsung aped Apple, but it didn't pull any punches, either.
Running an app in window view on Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra.

Five ways Android 13 has supercharged my Galaxy S22 experience

Samsung has finally given its phones the Android 13 treatment with One UI 5. Here are the five features that really stand out on the Galaxy S22.
Alleged renders of the Google Pixel Fold in black.

Why the Google Pixel Fold actually scares the hell out of me

A foldable Pixel phone sounds like an ambitious idea, but it might not turn out to be the game-changer that it appears to be on the surface.
Mastodon app listed on the App Store.

How to use Mastodon: create your account, join servers, and more

Elon Musk's shenanigans at Twitter are pushing a healthy bunch of users to an upstart named Mastodon. Here's a basic Mastodon onboarding guide for the expats.
Foldable iPhone in hand.

You simply have to see this amazing fan-made folding iPhone

A team of tech enthusiasts in China built their own foldable iPhone that actually works and looks extremely promising. Hey Apple, could you please hurry up?
The iPad (2022) in its yellow color.

The best thing about the 2022 iPad happens before you even use it

Long before you feel the power of A14 Bionic chip and slick iPadOS 16 tricks on the iPad, Apple gives you a taste of the irresistible ease of its walled garden.
The iPad (2022) with an Apple Pencil plugged into it using a USB-C cable and adapter.

The 3 glaring issues stopping me from loving the iPad (2022)

The 2022 iPad is a compelling redesign, but the significantly higher asking price is married to a trio of frustrations that are hard to overlook.
Xiaomi 12S Ultra Concept phne.

$41,000 gets you the phone and DSLR mash-up of your dreams

Xiaomi developed a real flagship phone with two 1-inch camera sensors that can take Leica's M-series lens kits. Also, it costs more than $40,000 a pop.
Tinder on the GooglePlay App Store.

App developers get relief from Google tax in one of Android’s biggest markets

Google has paused its rule requiring use of its own Play Store system for in-app payments. Developers can use third-party services and avoid Google's 30% tax.
Apps screen on the Google Pixel 7.

Google’s Android monopoly finds its biggest challenge, and Apple might be next

India's competition watchdog has slapped Google with two fines, each worth over $100 million. But it's the orders that truly hurt, and Apple might be next.
iPhone Flat side

The iPhone 15 may remove your power and volume buttons … sort of

Industry analyst Ming-Chi Kuo predicts that the iPhone 15 Pro models might ditch the physical volume and power buttons, and will rely on Taptic Engine touch.
The Lightning port on the iPhone 14 Pro Max.

Apple confirms USB-C is coming to iPhones, but it’s still bitter about it

Apple's Greg Joswiak has confirmed that iPhones are moving to the USB-C standard to comply with the EU mandate, but not without putting up a passionate defense.
OnePlus Nord N300 5G's rear face.

OnePlus Nord N300 looks neat and offers 33W charging for just $228

OnePlus Nord N300 offers a 90Hz refresh rate screen, 5G support, a microSD card slot, and a 33W fast charging for just $228. Oh, and the charger is in the box.
iPad Pro mockup running macOS.

I’m ready for an iPad with macOS — I’m just waiting on Apple to be

We're again hearing rumors of macOS coming to iPads. More than ever, the stage is almost set in 2022 from the hardware side. It's Apple that is holding it back.