iPhone Duo’s foldable screen is not perfect, after all. But the crease might take a few years to become an eyesore.

Two fold tests say Apple’s hinge is built to last, but the matte screen can’t fully hide a growing crease.

Shikhar Mehrotra     6 days ago

Flagship phone prices are brutal. Samsung’s renewed phones offer a much cheaper way in with Amazon

Samsung is bringing its Certified Re-Newed Galaxy program to Amazon, offering S24 and S25-series phones from $489 with genuine parts, new batteries, and a manufacturer warranty.

Vikhyaat Vivek     6 days ago

Apple is apparently testing iPhone Duo 2 with Face ID instead of the Touch ID button

Apple may bring under-display Face ID to the iPhone Duo 2, addressing a key complaint about its first foldable.

Shikhar Mehrotra     6 days ago

Caldo wants to fix study stress by combining learning games with guided breathing

Caldo lets you play learning games and practice guided breathing without switching apps, so stress doesn’t get in the way of studying.

Rachit Agarwal     6 days ago

Australia is forcing Apple to loosen its grip on iPhone app distribution

Australia is forcing Apple to open up iPhone app distribution, allowing rival app stores, alternative payment services, and more freedom for developers from March 2027. Apple plans to appeal the ruling.

Pranob Mehrotra     6 days ago

Anthropic unveils Claude Duet, its answer to AI agents like Dots

Anthropic has unveiled Claude Duet, a new work-focused AI agent that can monitor connected apps, handle background tasks, and keep working after you step away.

S. Kumar Manglam     6 days ago

Twitch’s new Stream Recap turns missed livestreams into highlight reels you can watch in minutes

Twitch’s new Stream Recaps turn livestream clips into bite-sized highlight reels, helping you catch missed moments, keep up with your favorite streamers, and discover creators through personalized recommendations.

Manisha Priyadarshini     6 days ago

Hands too small for the new iPhone Duo? Apple is working on a fix

Apple reportedly plans to bring Reachability to the iPhone Duo later this year, adapting the familiar accessibility feature to make its wide left and right edges easier to reach.

Vikhyaat Vivek     6 days ago

YouTube is making the dislike button harder to find on regular videos

Some YouTube users are seeing the dislike button tucked away in a menu, raising questions about whether the platform is limiting how easily viewers can express negative feedback.

Manisha Priyadarshini     6 days ago

We now have a phone with two active fans to keep it chill, and a ginormous battery too.

The Honor Win 2 gaming smartphone gets two cooling fans and a 10,100mAh battery, while the Win RT2 and Turbo2 raise capacity to 12,070mAh.

Sudhanshu Kumar Mangalam     6 days ago

Apple’s iPhone Duo supply crunch could leave walk-in buyers scrambling with “limited” stocks

After online orders vanished in minutes, here’s where Apple Stores will have walk-in iPhone Duo stock and what to expect.

Shikhar Mehrotra     6 days ago

Google wants your Pixel to see you in the dark, and its fix is almost blindingly obvious

Code in an Android 17 beta suggests Pixels could light your face with the screen, but Google hasn’t announced it.

Shikhar Mehrotra     October 21

Google Chrome’s new early warning system could help you spot scam sites

Google Chrome is adding a new Suspicious sites warning that can flag questionable websites before Safe Browsing is confident enough to classify them as dangerous.

S. Kumar Manglam     October 20

DoorDash and Uber Eats have a new rival, and it wants you to stop paying extra for food

Olo wants to take on DoorDash and Uber Eats by removing markup price on its food delivery app. It promises in-store menu prices, no sponsored listings, and potential savings of 15% to 30% on menu items.

Manisha Priyadarshini     October 20

Apple is bringing more of the iPhone supply chain home, one component at a time

Apple says nearly 100 parts in its newest iPhones are made in the U.S., but the release covers components, not final assembly.

Shikhar Mehrotra     October 20

Apple just dropped the hammer on iPhone Duo scalpers with a strict purchase limit

Delivery dates point to January, resellers are listing Duos on eBay, and Apple has stepped in with a cap.

Shikhar Mehrotra     October 20

Walmart’s new $120 bundle combines Walmart+, Sam’s Club Plus with streaming perks and saves you $100

Walmart’s new $120 annual membership combines Walmart+, Sam’s Club Plus, free delivery, fuel discounts, and streaming perks, saving you nearly $100 compared with buying both memberships separately.

Manisha Priyadarshini     October 20

Spotify lets podcasters turn loyal listeners into paying fans, with 90% of the revenue theirs to keep

Spotify is letting podcasters charge fans for bonus episodes, early access and more, right inside the app.

Shikhar Mehrotra     October 20

Yelp’s new AI assistant will call restaurants for you so you can skip the dreaded wait-time call

Yelp’s AI agent will call restaurants and text you the wait, but at launch it’s US iPhones only.

Shikhar Mehrotra     October 20

Low daily step count linked to dementia and stroke risks. It’s time to put your trusty phone in charge

Additionally, as activity declined, the rates of diagnosis of dementia, Parkinson’s disease, stroke, or transient ischemic attack went up by 80% between the most and least active groups of users.

Nadeem Sarwar     October 20

The Xiaomi 18 Pro could cost almost as much as last year’s Ultra, and that’s a problem

A leak says Xiaomi’s 18 Pro could cost nearly as much as the 17 Ultra in Europe, with smaller batteries.

Shikhar Mehrotra     October 20

The best free VPNs for 2026

Free VPNs usually come with limits, but some are still worth using. We compared the best options for privacy, streaming, everyday browsing, and more.

S. Kumar Manglam     October 19

Some iPhone Duo buyers are getting an early delivery surprise as Apple moves up shipping dates

Some iPhone Duo pre-orders in the US and Japan are now showing earlier delivery dates, with a few buyers jumping from December to launch week.

Rachit Agarwal     October 19

Spotify is cracking down on Family plans again, and the penalty can lock you out for a year

Spotify is rolling out in-person QR-code checks for some Premium Family members, with a seven-day deadline and a 12-month restriction for those who fail verification.

S. Kumar Manglam     October 19

Apple finally reveals the iPhone Duo’s battery size, and Samsung should pay attention

Apple’s EU energy label puts the iPhone Duo’s rated battery at 4,883 mAh, slightly above Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 8.

Shikhar Mehrotra     October 19

GM is bringing Apple Wallet car keys to Cadillac, Chevrolet, and GMC, and I’m all for it

GM is bringing phone-based car keys to Cadillac, GMC, and Chevrolet, starting with electric Cadillacs now and SUVs in December.

Shikhar Mehrotra     October 19

Google’s clever anti-doomscrolling feature is coming to more Android phones

Google’s Digital Wellbeing feature Pause Point, which debuted on the Pixel 11 series, has appeared on a OnePlus smartphone. The feature adds a 10-second delay before opening distracting apps to help curb mindless scrolling.

Sudhanshu Kumar Mangalam     October 19

Two weeks with the iPhone 18 Pro convinced me these 9 accessories are worth buying

From sleek magnetic power banks to clever wireless chargers and premium wallets, I spent two weeks trying out accessories with my iPhone 18 Pro. Some made charging easier, others added a little convenience to my everyday routine, but these nine are the ones I'd happily recommend.

Shimul Sood     October 19

The Galaxy S27 could arrive in January, but Samsung still has a few loose ends to tie up

Samsung’s Galaxy S27 reportedly has major components locked in, but memory choices for its top models are still being debated.

Shikhar Mehrotra     October 19

Think parental controls keep kids away from nudify apps? This report says otherwise

Removing nudify apps from stores didn’t disable them on test phones, so parents may need to check devices themselves.

Shikhar Mehrotra     October 19

Google Messages is making live location sharing more useful with two new options

Google Messages is testing satellite, terrain, and live traffic views for shared locations, making it easier to spot your friends and see if they’re actually stuck in traffic.

Rachit Agarwal     October 19

Five years later, Inscryption is finally bringing its creepy card game to mobile

Five years after its PC debut, Inscryption is finally coming to mobile. The developers have confirmed the port but aren't planning new DLC

Varun Mirchandani     October 18

WhatsApp wants to make stickers louder and chats a little less cramped

WhatsApp could soon let Android users create stickers with custom audio, remove sticker outlines, and enjoy a redesigned two-line compose box. All three features remain in development.

Varun Mirchandani     October 18

CUKTECH 25 SE Power Bank and 10 Ultra review: Fantastic charging gear deservedly earned a spot on my desk

CUKTECH's 25,000mAh power bank and four-port 10 Ultra GaN charger combine laptop-class power, useful displays, and aggressive pricing into a charging setup I kept using long after testing.

Vikhyaat Vivek     October 18

iPhone 18 Pro review: I blame Apple for my pricey taste. It won’t disappoint you either.

If you want excellent cameras, dependable performance, great battery life, and a premium iPhone that doesn't feel enormous in your hands, I'd easily recommend the iPhone 18 Pro.

Shimul Sood     October 18

Apple’s iPhone Handoff is expanding, and Verizon is charging twice as much as T-Mobile

Apple’s iPhone Handoff lets two iPhones share one number, but carrier pricing varies. Verizon will charge $10 a month, while T-Mobile costs $5 and EE can include it for free.

Sudhanshu Kumar Mangalam     October 17

Qualcomm says Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 isn’t overheating, despite Galaxy S27 Ultra rumours

Qualcomm has dismissed reports that its Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 overheats during Samsung's Galaxy S27 Ultra testing. But questions remain about the chip's sustained performance.

Varun Mirchandani     October 17

Apple is tightening App Store rules to stop AI apps from digitally undressing people

Apple has strengthened its App Store guidelines to target AI nudify apps, requiring developers to prevent nonconsensual intimate imagery and cracking down on apps that hide harmful features until after approval.

Varun Mirchandani     October 17