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  • Gemini app
    2

    Don't like Gemini? Here's how to roll back to Google Assistant on your Android phone

    Want to go back to your ex... AI assistant? We don't blame you. Take these steps to get Google Assistant back after your fling with Gemini.

    By Mariella Moon 15 hours ago Read More
  • Hands hold a plugged-in smart phone with a low battery screen.
    3

    Is your phone charger wasting electricity when it's not charging?

    Homes with many phone chargers pay more even when they're not using them.

    By Lawrence Bonk 3 days ago Read More
  • Graphic showing the outside of an arena with Samsung Galaxy Unpacked signage
    8

    What to expect at the next Samsung Galaxy Unpacked

    Foldables, watches and glasses could be on the way from Samsung.

    By Will Shanklin 4 days ago Read More
  • Photo of the Commodore Callback 8020 flip phone
    27

    Commodore has dropped the price of its retro phone by $100 ahead of preorders

    A refreshing direction for a price change.

    By Anna Washenko 4 days ago Read More
  • The front and rear of a Samsung A27 phone, which has a hole-punch design for the front-facing camera.
    2

    Samsung's latest budget phone has mild upgrades and a $50 price hike

    The Galaxy A27 5G has a stronger chipset, at least.

    By Kris Holt 5 days ago Read More
  • A wireless charging puck on the back of a smartphone.
    16

    Wireless charging wastes way more electricity than wired, here's why

    It's way more convenient, but way less efficient.

    By Lawrence Bonk 6 days ago Read More
  • Screenshot of an iPhone home screen displaying the new Siri app alongside other Apple apps
    7

    iOS 27 beta 2 is out now, here's what's new

    Spoiler: It’s more Siri stuff.

    By Anna Washenko 7 days ago Read More
  • Smartphones in different colors.
    1

    Nothing's budget brand CMF won't be releasing a new phone this year

    CMF by Nothing won't be able to release a follow-up to the Phone Pro 2 this year.

    By Mariella Moon 10 days ago Read More
  • Three Galaxy Watches on clear displays
    2

    How to pay with Google Wallet using your Samsung Galaxy Watch

    You don't have to have a Pixel Watch to use Google Wallet. Here's how to set it up on your Galaxy Watch.

    By Mariella Moon 11 days ago Read More
  • Photo showing the back camera of an iPhone Air. The white smartphone rests on top of a green hardcover book.
    12

    The iPhone Air 2 will reportedly land next spring with a second camera

    The ultralight may become a permanent fixture in Apple’s smartphone lineup.

    By Anna Washenko 12 days ago Read More
  • Three Samsung smartphones.
    0

    What that small flashing dot on your Samsung phone is trying to tell you

    That small flashing dor on your Samsung phone's screen prevents accidental presses while you’re on a call.

    By Mariella Moon 14 days ago Read More
  • A pair of AirPods Pro 3 sit in their case on desk next to some books, a pen and notepad.
    1

    How to use AirPods to control your iPhone camera

    You can use your AirPods as a remote control for your iPhone's camera. Here's how.

    By Igor Bonifacic 17 days ago Read More
  • A mobile phone and box that read
    31

    Teardown finds that the Trump phone is practically the same as an HTC handset

    The only functional difference between a Trump Phone and the HTC U24 Pro is the battery, iFixit discovered.

    By Kris Holt 19 days ago Read More
  • A phone
    4

    What that tiny green dot on your Samsung phone is telling you

    It’s actually a security feature.

    By Mariella Moon 20 days ago Read More
  • Photo zoomed in on the upper half of an iPhone running iOS 27 with the Siri icon open
    3

    The iOS 27 beta pretty much confirms that an Apple foldable is happening

    Can’t a multi-trillion-dollar company have secrets any more?

    By Anna Washenko 21 days ago Read More
  • A hand holding a green iPhone 11.
    3

    iOS 27 can run on phones as old as the iPhone 11

    Apple's focus on efficiency and performance improvements is good news for older iPhones.

    By Ian Carlos Campbell 21 days ago Read More
  • Photo of an iPhone showing the logo for the App Store
    8

    Apple begins requiring age verification for App Store use in Texas

    The state law governing app use by minors takes effect tomorrow.

    By Anna Washenko 26 days ago Read More
  • An illustration of a person receiving a fake call detection notification on Android.
    1

    Android will now warn you if a caller is impersonating someone you know

    Google Photos and Google Play Books are also getting new AI-powered updates.

    By Ian Carlos Campbell 28 days ago Read More
  • A person in red holding a phone.
    32

    Motorola announces the $600 Edge 2026 phone

    Motorola has unveiled a new mid-range phone and earbuds.

    By Mariella Moon 28 days ago Read More
  • An iPhone leaning diagonally on a stack of books.
    0

    What to expect from WWDC 2026

    Apple will reportedly focus this year's updates to its operating systems on stability improvements and a retooled version of Siri.

    By Ian Carlos Campbell 1 month ago Read More
  • A series of screenshots of the new Photo Lab editor in Halide.
    0

    Halide Mark III adds a built-in editor to the popular camera app

    The update also introduces the app's take on film stock simulation.

    By Ian Carlos Campbell 1 month ago Read More
  • A Trump phone and a box.
    48

    Trump Mobile has exposed customers' personal data, including home addresses and phone numbers

    Trump Mobile admitted to the leak after people started finding that their information was publicly accessible.

    By Lawrence Bonk 1 month ago Read More
  • Illustration of a smartphone with toggles to turn off AI enhancements in front of a purple backdrop.
    1

    Firefox AI guardrails arrive for mobile

    The feature lets you turn all AI enhancements off with one tap.

    By Anna Washenko 1 month ago Read More
  • Photo shows a smartphone with the Google Play logo in front of an out-of-focus Google branded rainbow backdrop.
    2

    I/O 2026 is bringing more AI to Google Play

    Play Games Sidekick is also getting a wider rollout.

    By Anna Washenko 1 month ago Read More
  • A screenshot of the iOS Camera app being used to take a group selfie.
    3

    Apple reportedly has a lot of changes planned for the Camera app

    iOS 27 may integrate Visual Intelligence into the Camera and make it more customizable.

    By Ian Carlos Campbell 2 months ago Read More
  • Galaxy S26 phone on a teal surface
    2

    Samsung's One UI 9 beta will roll out for Galaxy S26 owners this week

    However, its marquee features won’t arrive until the final release.

    By Will Shanklin 2 months ago Read More
  • An Android logo at Google's booth at CES 2023.
    1

    Android 17 includes better iOS file sharing and a forced break for addictive apps

    Google is also launching 3D Emoji.

    By Devindra Hardawar 2 months ago Read More
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