Hurray! Android phones don’t look like the iPhone anymore

After years of copying Apple's designs and color schemes, Android phones have now struck out on their own -- we're all the better for it.

Mobile         June 2, 2022

Sorry Murena, a successful Android phone needs Google

Building an Android phone without Android's biggest selling point is a hard sell. Murena is one of the latest companies to tackle that challenge.

Mobile         June 1, 2022

Google’s Pixel 7 turns up for sale, but you can’t buy it

A prototype of the Google's Pixel 7 showed up over the weekend on eBay and Facebook Marketplace, months before the flagship is due to launch.

Mobile         May 31, 2022

Apple’s digital driver’s license drives slowly into Maryland

After Arizona, Apple is bringing support for driver's licenses and IDs in the Wallet app to Maryland. Other states are expected to follow soon.

Mobile         May 26, 2022

Small phones have had a chance, but we always go large

People are willing to do anything for small, premium phones -- except pay for them.

Mobile         May 23, 2022

Xiaomi steals Leica from Huawei for its next flagship phone

Xiaomi has announced a partnership with camera brand Leica for its next flagship smartphone, the so-called 12 Ultra, taking it away from Huawei.

Mobile         May 23, 2022

Google is making Android better for the visually impaired

Google is improving out-of-box Braille support in Android 13. The Android update will ship first on the Pixel 7 when it debuts later this year.

Mobile         May 20, 2022

Google finally adds streaming to YouTube Music on Wear OS

Google's YouTube Music app for Wear OS now allows for streaming either on Wi-Fi or LTE. Previously, users could only play stored music.

Mobile         May 18, 2022

Apple is probably killing the Lightning port everywhere

After years of holding out, Apple is rumored to be getting rid of the Lightning port next year across all its products.

Mobile         May 16, 2022

Google says it’s serious about tablets again. Yeah, right

Google's slapdash history with big-screened Android devices mean you really should temper your hopes for the Pixel tablet.

Mobile         May 14, 2022

Google’s Pixel 6a is losing the 5a’s best feature

Google has announced the Pixel 6a as a powerful new budget phone with its Tensor chip onboard -- but don't expect much from its battery life.

Mobile         May 12, 2022

Android 13 is all about big screens, privacy, and payments

Android 13 is finally here at Google I/O! Here's what Google is bringing to mobile users over the next year.

Mobile         May 11, 2022

Samsung confirms February Unpacked event for Galaxy S22

Samsung has finally confirmed the rumors about a February Samsung Galaxy Unpacked event in 2022. We're almost certain to see the S22 and other devices.

Mobile         May 11, 2022

Samsung Galaxy Unpacked invites roll out for February 9

Samsung has just announced the launch date of the upcoming Galaxy S22, and it may bring quite the treat for Galaxy Note fans.

Mobile         May 11, 2022

Google’s Pixel 6 features new Pixel Pass subscription service to rival Apple One

Google's Pixel 6 might come with a Pixel Pass service at launch to rival the iPhone Upgrade Program and Apple One.

Mobile         May 11, 2022

Sony’s new Xperia 1 IV comes with a crazy moving zoom lens

Sony's new flagship comes with a real moving optical zoom lens, but an eye-popping price tag puts it out of reach for many.

Mobile         May 11, 2022

Google faces lawsuit over controversial Play Store change

Google's new Play Store billing policies aren't very popular with developers, and some are taking their disagreement to the courts.

Mobile         May 10, 2022

Emoji reactions hit WhatsApp as Meta fights the competition

WhatsApp joins Telegram, Messenger, iMessage and more by introducing key features including emoji reactions, larger file sharing, and bigger group chats.

Mobile         May 6, 2022

Google is killing off its lightweight YouTube Go app

Google is shuttering its YouTube Go app this summer, citing improvements made to the main YouTube app.

Mobile         May 5, 2022

Apple rolls out another promised AirTag safety update

Apple has started rolling out promised anti-stalking features for AirTags. More are expected to come as the year goes on.

Mobile         April 29, 2022

Here’s what Google’s Pixel Watch looks like on a wrist

The newest Google Pixel Watch leak shows us how it'll look on your wrist. Google is expected to launch the Watch at I/O in May.

Mobile         April 27, 2022

Apple finally launches its self-service repair program

Apple has made its self-repair program available to customers after an announcement in 2021.

Mobile         April 27, 2022

Apple may have killed off the iPhone XR, but it still stands the test of time

Apple has sold its iPhones on being long-lasting, so we took a look at how the three-year-old iPhone XR fares in 2021.

Apple         April 26, 2022

Everything announced at the OnePlus 10 Pro global launch

The OnePlus 10 Pro is coming to the U.S., the U.K., and the rest of the world on March 31. Here's everything you need to know about the phone.

Mobile         April 21, 2022

Garmin’s new D2 Air X10 adds voice controls for $550

In an upgrade to its critically well-received Garmin D2 Air, the new D2 Air X10 lets pilots control Siri or the Google Assistant from their wrists.

Mobile         April 21, 2022

The Pixel 5a isn’t launching in Europe. Here are 5 phones you can buy instead

The limited launch of Google's Pixel 5a means that not everyone can get one. With cheap 5G Android phones getting better, here are some alternative options.

Android         April 21, 2022

Apple may finally ditch the iPhone’s notch/pill in 2024

Apple's first notch-less iPhone is probably coming in 2024 -- and it's set to be the iPhone 16.

Mobile         April 20, 2022

Google’s newest app makes it easier to switch to Android

Google is finally making its Switch to Android app available in the App Store after a soft launch.

Mobile         April 20, 2022

Google’s Pixel Watch leaks weeks before alleged launch

A render of what appears to be Google's Pixel Watch leaked online just weeks before Google's I/O developer conference.

Mobile         April 20, 2022

Google’s Pixel 6a earns FCC approval weeks ahead of launch

Google's upcoming Pixel 6a has just passed FCC certification, hinting at an impending launch.

Mobile         April 12, 2022

Apple’s AirTags keep being tagged in domestic abuse cases

Apple's AirTags keep dragging the safety problems of consumer-focused personalized trackers into the public eye.

Mobile         April 8, 2022

Google will soon let you repair your Pixel phone yourself

Google has joined Apple and Samsung in offering self-repair options for the Pixel line of phones in yet another win for right-to-repair campaigners.

Mobile         April 8, 2022

OnePlus shares first details of the upcoming Nord N20

OnePlus is planning its first truly budget phone with an AMOLED display.

Mobile         April 6, 2022

Samsung joins Apple with support for DIY phone repairs

Right-to-repair campaigners score another victory as Samsung now allows for self-repair on its smartphones.

Mobile         April 1, 2022

OnePlus 9 and 9 Pro are latest Android phones to get Android 12 Oxygen OS

OnePlus announces Oxygen OS 12 availability for the OnePlus 9 and OnePlus 9 Pro. Here are some of the new features you'll get.

Android         March 30, 2022

Google’s Pixel 6 is great — but stay close to a charger

After using the Pixel 6 for three months, we have a few more thoughts on how Google's latest flagship fares in the real world.

Mobile         March 29, 2022

The OnePlus Nord 2 could have the same camera as the flagship OnePlus 9 Pro

The OnePlus Nord 2 is rumored to ship with the same camera as the OnePlus 9 Pro, which bodes well for the phone's photography chops.

Mobile         March 29, 2022

The OnePlus Nord CE 5G is an exercise in hubris

The OnePlus Nord CE 5G doesn't capture the original magic of the OnePlus Nord, and OnePlus' disparaging comment toward rivals reveals unearned confidence.

Mobile         March 29, 2022