Messenger and Instagram gain cross-app group chats, new themes

Facebook today unveiled new features for its unified Messenger and Instagram Direct service, including new group chat options, themes, and Watch Together.

Mobile         October 1, 2021

Android 12.1 hands-on shows a redesigned big-screen Android experience for foldables

An early build of Android 12.1 has made its way online, showing off Google's plans for foldable phones running its mobile platform.

Apple         September 28, 2021

Google Pixel 6 pricing looks set to match Apple’s iPhone 13

A new Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro leak purports to reveal European pricing, setting up a showdown with the iPhone 13 and 13 Pro.

Android         September 28, 2021

WhatsApp’s biggest restriction might finally be lifted soon

WhatsApp is moving toward lifting its single phone restriction as screenshots of a 'Multi-Device 2.0' surface.

Android         September 28, 2021

Samsung’s Galaxy S21 Fan Edition might be canceled after all

Samsung's Galaxy S21 FE might not be coming after all as the chip shortage continues to ravage the mobile world.

Android         September 27, 2021

Google is finally bringing YouTube Music to older Wear OS watches

Google's YouTube Music app is no longer exclusive to watches running Google Wear OS 3. The company is bringing it to older devices this week.

Android         September 27, 2021

Google could bring back the ultrawide selfie camera with the Pixel 6 Pro

Ahead of Google's Pixel 6 launch, a software leak details Google's plans for the upcoming flagship's camera, ranging from new modes to an ultrawide selfie.

Android         September 24, 2021

First renders of a Note-like Galaxy S22 Ultra make their way online

Samsung's Galaxy S22 Ultra could be a Note replacement, and newly leaked renders of the upcoming phone appear to back that up.

Android         September 24, 2021

Google’s newest Android updates bring accessibility changes and emoji updates

Google has rolled out its latest Android feature drop with updates hitting everything from accessibility and Google Photos to Gboard's emoji kitchen.

Android         September 23, 2021

The EU wants Apple to ditch the Lightning port for USB-C by 2024

A new European Union policy could force Apple to finally switch to USB-C despite its stubborn stance on the proprietary Lightning port.

Apple         September 23, 2021

Amazon refreshes the Kindle Paperwhite with USB-C and bigger screens

Amazon cracks open the page on three new Kindles as it refreshes the Paperwhite and adds two separate editions.

Mobile         September 21, 2021

Faster charging confirmed for Google Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro

Google's Pixel 6 is finally getting faster charging support as a regulatory label confirms the company's plans to move from 18W charging speeds to 33W.

Android         September 20, 2021

Microsoft’s Surface Duo 2 is coming with 5G and NFC

The Microsoft Surface Duo 2 will have 5G and NFC, fixing two of the biggest problems with the original model.

Android         September 20, 2021

You probably won’t get Android 12’s coolest feature when it rolls out

Most Android users will see more Google Blue than Material You when Android 12 rolls out. Android phone makers are keeping their own designs.

Android         September 16, 2021

Google’s Pixel 6 Pro’s specs come into focus after comprehensive leak

A new report details many of the Google Pixel 6 Pro's technical specs ahead of its fall launch.

Android         September 15, 2021

How to watch Apple’s ‘California Streaming’ event if you missed it live

Apple announced the iPhone 13 on September 14 at its California Streaming event. Here's how to watch it if you missed it.

Apple         September 15, 2021

iPhone 12S to get 120Hz screen and more power, but no Mini model, report says

The jury's still out on whether the next iPhone may be called the iPhone 12S or the iPhone 13, but you probably won't see a new iPhone Mini either way.

Apple         September 10, 2021

Apple’s next iPhones are coming with huge camera upgrades

New iPhone 12S rumors say the company plans to improve the cameras on the Pro model — but those updates will also carry over to its cheaper phones next year.

Mobile         September 10, 2021

The iPhone 13’s powerful new camera features just got detailed in a new report

The iPhone 13 will reportedly bring the popular portrait mode to video as Apple beefs up its videography with ProRes support and a faster A15 chip.

Apple         September 10, 2021

The iPhone 13’s Face ID will work with your face mask, leaker says

Apple is working on an improved Face ID system for the iPhone 13 that works with face masks.

Apple         September 10, 2021

You probably won’t see Samsung’s new 200-megapixel camera on the Galaxy S22

Samsung has debuted a ridiculously high-resolution camera that we could see in Android smartphones as soon as next year, though probably not the S22 Ultra.

Android         September 2, 2021

Your iPhone will be able to store your driver’s license in these eight states

Apple is bringing driver's license support to iOS with iOS 15. These eight states will be the first to support it.

Apple         September 1, 2021

Samsung Galaxy S21 Fan Edition’s manual leak confirms one big omission

A sneak peek at the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S21 Fan Edition's manual confirms the design, a few internals, and one huge omission.

Android         September 1, 2021

Apple and Google are going to need to open up their app stores in South Korea

South Korea has just forced Apple and Google to open up their in-app purchases to third-party payment processors as antitrust movements intensify globally.

Android         August 31, 2021

Apple makes concessions to developers as part of $100 million settlement

Apple is finally allowing developers to share iinformation about pricing outside the App Store as part of a $100 million class-action settlement proposal.

Apple         August 27, 2021

Xiaomi might introduce a 200-megapixel camera with its next Ultra phone

Xiaomi's next Ultra phone aims to keep living up to the Ultra name with a reported main 200-megapixel camera.

Android         August 27, 2021

5 essential productivity apps for students of all ages

Going back to school this fall? Pick up one of these five apps to hit the ground running!

Android         August 25, 2021

Google may have accidentally shown off the Pixel 6’s in-display fingerprint sensor

A new Google Pixel 6 leak comes from an unlikely source, and reveals the positioning of the upcoming phone's in-display fingerprint sensor.

Android         August 24, 2021

Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 3 and Flip 3 might turn out to be sales hits

Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold 3 and Flip 3 are looking a lot like hit products based on their pre-order performance.

Android         August 24, 2021

Google discontinues Pixel 5, Pixel 4a 5G after Pixel 5a launch

Google has discontinued the Pixel 5 and Pixel 4a 5G in the wake of the Pixel 5a 5G, the company confirmed this week.

Android         August 20, 2021

Fossil’s Gen 6 smartwatch leaks as a powerful Galaxy Watch 4 contender

A new leak reveals details of Fossil's upcoming Gen 6 model. While the smartwatch won't come with Wear OS 3, an update is planned for mid-2022.

Android         August 19, 2021

Samsung upgrades the Galaxy A52 5G with a stronger chipset, new mint color

Samsung announced an upgrade to the excellent Galaxy A52 5G. It boasts a newer, more powerful chip and an eye-catching Awesome Mint shade.

Android         August 17, 2021

Samsung’s poor S21 sales are an Android flagship problem

Samsung's Galaxy S21 sales fell short of the company's expectations, but it may be an Android flagship problem, not a Samsung one.

Android         August 16, 2021

A new Google Pixel 5a leak just showed off its beefy battery

Google is preparing to launch the Pixel 5a sooner rather than later. A new report shows our first live view of the phone -- or at least parts of it.

Android         August 16, 2021

Spotify is finally bringing offline playback to Wear OS

Spotify is bringing offline playback to Google's Wear OS just months after debuting on the Apple Watch.

Android         August 12, 2021

Everything Samsung announced at August’s Galaxy Unpacked event

Samsung's Galaxy Unpacked event just made the Fold 3, Flip 3, Watch 4, Watch 4 Classic, and Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 official. Find out more about the new devices.

Mobile         August 12, 2021

Google releases YouTube Music for Wear OS, refreshes apps with Material You design

Google announced a slew of features coming to Wear OS today, including YouTube Music, and redesigns to Google Maps, Messages By Google, and Google Pay.

Android         August 12, 2021