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Google teases the Pixel 11 Pro and hints at a new camera bar feature

staff@engadget.com (Kris Holt) — Wed, 29 Jul 2026 17:40:19 +0000

We played spot the difference and noticed this intriguing difference in Google's teaser for the Pixel 11 Pro.

Is there any benefit to restarting your phone regularly?

staff@engadget.com (Max Miller) — Wed, 29 Jul 2026 15:30:00 +0000

It's a widely held belief that restarting your phone improves performance. Here's the truth.

Here's why you shouldn't throw away your old iPhone

staff@engadget.com (Christine Persaud) — Tue, 28 Jul 2026 16:30:00 +0000

If you've got an older iPhone hanging out in the junk drawer, grab it out and bring it back to life with these tips.

Apple Upgrade is a subscription program for the company's devices

staff@engadget.com (Kris Holt) — Tue, 28 Jul 2026 12:44:16 +0000

Apple's new program gives you lease options for iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch and Mac.

Google Pixel 11 launch event: Everything we expect as price increase rumors grow

staff@engadget.com (Will Shanklin) — Mon, 27 Jul 2026 18:30:00 +0000

Here's what the rumor mill tells us Google might be preparing for its next Pixel launch.

Is your iPhone stuck in SOS mode? Here's how to fix it

staff@engadget.com (Alec Hively) — Mon, 27 Jul 2026 16:30:00 +0000

Have you tried turning it off and on again?

How to get YouTube Music's best audio quality

staff@engadget.com (Will Shanklin) — Sun, 26 Jul 2026 18:30:00 +0000

If you don't mind using more data, make these changes to step up your listening experience in the YouTube Music app.

Why do phones still use battery when powered off?

staff@engadget.com (Christine Persaud) — Sun, 26 Jul 2026 16:30:00 +0000

Your battery is continually losing charge.

Yes, airplane mode makes your phone charge faster — but it's not worth it

staff@engadget.com (Christine Persaud) — Sat, 25 Jul 2026 16:30:00 +0000

If you need to juice up your phone in a hurry, there are more effective tactics than turning on airplane mode.

Qualcomm is reportedly planning to raise processor prices by the end of the summer

staff@engadget.com (Mariella Moon) — Sat, 25 Jul 2026 15:44:41 +0000

Qualcomm, the maker of processors powering numerous Android devices, is raising its prices.

How to get more storage on your Android without using a microSD Card

staff@engadget.com (Adnan Ahmed) — Sat, 25 Jul 2026 15:30:00 +0000

Cloud storage isn't your only option.

The downsides of switching from Android to iPhone

staff@engadget.com (Gabriela Vătu) — Sat, 25 Jul 2026 14:30:00 +0000

Here are a few things to know if you're leaving Android for iPhone.

Your phone may not be as waterproof as you think — here's why IP68 can be misleading

staff@engadget.com (Deven McClure) — Fri, 24 Jul 2026 16:30:00 +0000

Don't just jump straight into a pool with your phone, you savage.

I visited Samsung's foldable-themed pop-up pub and its alcohol-free beers tasted terrible

staff@engadget.com (Mat Smith) — Fri, 24 Jul 2026 14:00:00 +0000

Following its Unpacked launch event for the Galaxy Z Fold 8 series, Samsung briefly opened a theme pub in the middle of London.

I'm just glad Samsung's price hikes weren't worse

staff@engadget.com (Daniel Cooper) — Thu, 23 Jul 2026 14:09:34 +0000

It's a sign of how hard we're braced for the RAMpocalypse that Samsung adding just $100 to its prices seems reasonable.

Before you disable Google Play Protect, here's what you need to know

staff@engadget.com (Mariella Moon) — Wed, 22 Jul 2026 18:30:00 +0000

Some Android users find the security feature to be too restrictive. Here's how to disable it and what you risk by doing so.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 vs Fold 8 Ultra: Which new foldable is better for you?

staff@engadget.com (Christine Persaud) — Wed, 22 Jul 2026 18:05:22 +0000

Let's compare the differences between Samsung's latest large foldables.

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 8 vs. Motorola Razr Ultra: Which is the better buy?

staff@engadget.com (Gabriela Vătu) — Wed, 22 Jul 2026 13:58:53 +0000

How to choose between two of the most notable flip phones on the market.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra vs Galaxy S26 Ultra: Which is the better Ultra?

staff@engadget.com (Max Miller) — Wed, 22 Jul 2026 13:10:00 +0000

Samsung's smartphone lineup pits a jack of all trades against a master of one.

Everything announced at Samsung Unpacked 2026: Three new foldables and two Galaxy Watches

staff@engadget.com (Kris Holt) — Wed, 22 Jul 2026 13:00:00 +0000

Thinner watches, wider foldables, higher prices.