Android 14: Google's release dates, new features and everything else you need to know
Plus, what to expect from the first Android 14 Pixel Feature Drop.
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When will your phone get Android 14?
Waiting is easier when there’s an end in sight.
Apple will offer RCS support starting in 2024
iPhone users who text those on Android may no longer be divided by the color of their chat bubbles.We have two newsletters, why not sign up for both?
Qualcomm's satellite texting plan is dead because phone makers aren't interested
Its Snapdragon Satellite partner, Iridium, is now free to work with OEMs and other chipmakers directly.
The best cheap phones for 2023
You don't need to break your budget to find a great everyday phone.
Samsung's Galaxy Z Flip 5 Retro pays tribute to the iconic SGH-E700 flip phone
It's the 20th anniversary of Samsung's first hit mobile phone.
8OnePlus Open review: A thinner and more affordable flagship foldable
OnePlus has a deal that brings the Open's price down to $1,500 with the trade in of ANY phone.
938Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro review: Google's most compelling phones in years
Thanks to the Tensor G3 chip and a bunch of fancy new features AI is becoming more than just a gimmick.
The best Amazon Prime Day smartphone deals for October 2023
Shop Prime Day phone discounts from Samsung, Google, OnePlus and more.
Pixel 8a leak shows off a slimmer design with rounded edges
It appears to have the same camera module as the Pixel 7a.
Google Pixel 8 Pro vs. the competition: From Tensor to temperature sensor
Here's how the new flagship compares to the best options from Apple and Samsung on the spec sheet.
Google Pixel 8 vs. the competition: The seven-year smartphone
Here's a quick look at how Google's latest handset measures up to its biggest competitors on paper.
Google's $999 Pixel 8 Pro leans into high-end camera features
It has a new temperature sensor and a 6.7-inch Super Actua display, but also a higher price than last year's model.
16Samsung Galaxy S23 FE hands-on: Moving beyond fan edition
Going forward, the FE tag will simply denote more affordable versions of flagship Galaxy devices.
Apple's switch to USB-C on the iPhone 15 brings more cable confusion
USB was already messy, but Apple isn’t making things any better.
Sony's Xperia 5 V phone comes with a flagship 52-megapixel sensor
It also has a Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor and heat diffusion shield for gamers.
869Galaxy Z Fold 5 review: Five years in, Samsung is treading water
It's still the best foldable on the market, but most of the new improvements fail to make an major impact.
China considers limiting kids' smartphone time to two hours per day
Younger children would face even stricter terms.
