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Samsung says an S Pen for foldables is coming at Unpacked
Samsung will be launching the third generation of its Galaxy Z series and "the first-ever S Pen designed specifically for foldable phones."
The OnePlus Nord 2 5G makes another good argument for ignoring expensive smartphones
OnePlus' latest Nord phone makes some camera improvements and swaps over to a Mediatek processor. It might not be groundbreaking, but the Nord 2 5G seems like a solid phone at an excellent price.
Samsung's next Galaxy Unpacked is happening online on August 11th
Samsung has sent out invites to its next Galaxy Unpacked event, slated for August 11th.
Android 12 beta 3 arrives with camera-based auto-rotation
Google is pushing out the third beta of Android 12 today, and it brings features like scrolling screenshots, enhanced auto-rotate and more.
iOS 15 beta hands-on: A surprisingly complete preview
iOS 15 features like SharePlay, Focus modes and Live Text are ready for testing.
The iOS 15, iPadOS 15 and watchOS 8 public betas are here
The iOS 15 public beta is rolling out today. Here's how to get it.
TCL's latest 20-Series phones are now available in the US
TCL's 20-Series phones are available in the US.
OnePlus Nord N200 5G review: A $240 5G phone that's predictably average
At $240, the OnePlus Nord N200 5G seems like a better buy than the Pixel 4a and iPhone SE. But OnePlus’ promises come with asterisks.
Latest Android update includes starred messages and more voice controls
Six new updates are coming to Android, including starred Messages and improved Voice Access.
The OnePlus Nord N200 is a $240 5G phone
OnePlus is announcing the Nord N200 5G, a $240 handset that will retail in North America starting on June 25th.
Android 12's second public beta is here
The second public beta of Android 12 arrives today, and it brings features like Privacy Dashboard and mic and camera toggles.
Google Pixel phones can now shoot Night Sight videos
In its latest feature drop, Google is bringing things like Locked Folder in Photos and Night Sight videos to Pixel phones.
Android 12 Beta hands-on: A fresh look with few major changes for now
Despite missing some key upcoming features, the Android 12 beta is a nice look at what we can expect when the OS officially launches.
Google finally turns Android phones into TV remote controls
Google is bringing built-in remote control tools to Android phones, something that Apple's TVs and iPhones have offered for years.
TCL reveals three new affordable ‘20’ series smartphones
The cheap phone announcements have been coming hard and fast this month: first, there was Samsung’s slew of Galaxy A devices, then HMD’s revamped line of Nokia phones, and now TCL is expanding its line of 20-series smartphones with a few new models.
Apple confirms April 20th launch event, new iPads and Macs expected
Mark your calendars, friends: Apple has just sent out invitations for a launch event on April 20th at 10:00 AM Pacific/1:00 PM Eastern, where the company is expected to pull back the curtain on a slate of refreshed tablets and PCs.
HMD revamps its Nokia smartphone lineup with six new affordable models
HMD first made a name for itself by remaking a classic feature phone — and triggering an avalanche of hype in the process. The Finnish company has been dutifully churning out Nokia-branded smartphones ever since, but during an online launch event today, HMD was eager to prove that it's been up to more than business as usual. For one, those numbers-only model names are gone, replaced by three new smartphone ranges: the X, G, and C series. And to make getting connected even easier, the company is making an end-run around its usual carrier partners by lighting up an HMD-branded MVNO in the UK with a global roll-out to follow.
Samsung’s new Galaxy A phone lineup includes its cheapest 5G model yet
Between the Galaxy S21 series and the foldables it plans to release later this year, Samsung is pretty much set with premium smartphones. For anyone who doesn’t want to drop flagship levels of cash, though, Samsung just pulled back the curtain on a bevy of new affordable models for the US, including the company’s cheapest 5G smartphone yet.
Remembering LG's finest (and strangest) phones
LG has never been the biggest, most important smartphone maker, but consumers always benefit from more competition — it drives smartphone makers to innovate faster, and to make those innovations more affordable. But nothing lasts forever. Rather than sit around all glum, though, I think our time is better spent remembering some of the truly great — and truly wild — phones LG has made over the years.
LG confirms it's shutting down its mobile business
LG is shutting down its struggling mobile business after failing to reverse years of losses.