Move over gigabytes, AI tokens are the new unit on your phone bill

China’s telecom companies are starting to treat AI usage like mobile data, and the shift hints at a much stranger future for technology than most people expected.

Shimul Sood     May 18

Your Pixel phone might soon tell you when a caller is lying about who they are

Google is working on phone number spoofing detection for the Google Phone app. It could warn you when someone is pretending to call from a saved contact's number and even let you hang up instantly.

Rachit Agarwal     May 18

Sony wants you to know the new Xperia phone’s AI camera is not that bad

Sony says its AI Camera Assistant suggests settings, not edits. But the before-and-after photos it shared to prove the point made a pretty convincing case against itself.

Rachit Agarwal     May 18

Siri is years late to the AI party, but it’s iOS 27 overhaul could still be a beta experience

Apple may launch its redesigned AI-powered Siri in iOS 27 as a beta feature, even after delays reportedly pushed the project back by nearly two years.

Moinak Pal     May 17

Siri’s rebirth in iOS 27 will might offer an auto-delete perk for your AI chats

Apple’s iOS 27 Siri overhaul could introduce chatbot-style conversations alongside automatic deletion controls designed to give users more privacy over AI interactions.

Moinak Pal     May 17

Old kindle owners are revolting against Amazon’s support shutdown with jailbreaking

Amazon’s support cutoff has pushed parts of the Kindle community into open revolt, with jailbreaks becoming a way to fight planned obsolescence and keep working e-readers out of the e-waste pile.

Sudhanshu Kumar Mangalam     May 17

I’m weirdly excited about Android 17’s upcoming anti-doomscrolling feature

I thought I had tried every trick possible to stop doomscrolling, but Android 17’s new Pause Point feature feels surprisingly different. Instead of punishing screen time, it interrupts the habit before the scrolling spiral even begins.

Shimul Sood     May 17

I use this iPhone feature every single time someone wants to borrow my device

Handing someone your unlocked phone can feel stressful when your entire digital life lives inside it. This underrated iPhone feature quietly solves that problem in a way I now rely on almost every single day.

Shimul Sood     May 17

I can’t live without iPhone shortcuts. These 7 are my favorites that you must try, too.

iPhone shortcuts can save you a surprising amount of time. Here are 7 of my personal favorites that I rely on every single day, and I think you will love them too.

Rachit Agarwal     May 16

Google’s Rambler could turn voice typing into something I don’t hate

Google’s Rambler sounds like a small Gboard upgrade, but it could quietly solve a real phone problem by turning messy spoken thoughts into messages you might actually send.

Vikhyaat Vivek     May 16

Gemini Intelligence has strict requirements, and your phone may not qualify

Google’s Gemini Intelligence sounds like the next big leap for Android AI, but there’s a surprising catch hiding behind the hype. Even some recent flagship phones may not make the cut.

Shimul Sood     May 16

Meta’s Ray-Ban Display now types messages from your finger movements

Meta's latest update brings Neural Handwriting to all Ray-Ban Display owners, which unlocks typing messages via subtle finger movements using the included Neural Band.

Shikhar Mehrotra     May 15

WhatsApp is testing disappearing messages that wait for you to actually read them before vanishing

WhatsApp is testing an After Reading timer for disappearing messages that starts the countdown only when the recipient actually reads the message.

Manisha Priyadarshini     May 15

Samsung PenUp adds new stylus tricks to your Galaxy phone, if it support an S Pen

Samsung’s PenUp update adds 53 new brushes, Dual brush, better draft syncing, and smoother controls, making the drawing app more useful on Galaxy devices with S Pen support.

Sudhanshu Kumar Mangalam     May 15

Apple should just give the Neo treatment to its upcoming iPhone 18e and I’ll bite

Apple should transform the iPhone 18e into a colorful, compact, personality-driven “Neo” device instead of another stripped-down version of its flagship lineup.

Moinak Pal     May 15

Your Android phone can now share files with any iPhone using a Quick Share QR code

Google is rolling out a new QR code sharing feature in Quick Share that lets Android users transfer files to iPhones without any extra app.

Rachit Agarwal     May 15

Your next free Google account might only come with 5GB of storage

Google has quietly changed its free storage policy for new accounts, defaulting to 5GB instead of 15GB, with the full allocation only unlocked by linking a verified phone number.

Shikhar Mehrotra     May 14

Sony shows off AI-touched Xperia 1 VIII camera samples. It’s an epic self-own that I can’t digest

Sony's official AI Camera Assistant samples for the Xperia 1 VIII show blown highlights, crushed shadows, radioactive food saturation, and forced white balance shifts.

Shikhar Mehrotra     May 14

The Honor 600 Pro shows Samsung what an affordable flagship should look like

Samsung's Galaxy S25 FE has long been the benchmark for affordable flagships. The Honor 600 Pro thinks otherwise. Here's how the two compare on specs, cameras, battery life, and value.

Pranob Mehrotra     May 14

Felt the wrath of network dead zones? AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon are coming together to save you, soon

In a rare move, America’s three biggest wireless carriers – AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon – have agreed in principle to work together on a new joint venture aimed at reducing wireless dead zones across the United States. The initiative focuses heavily on satellite-based connectivity and direct-to-device (D2D) communication technology, which could eventually allow smartphones to […]

Moinak Pal     May 14

After flubbing with Siri, Apple plans to host AI agents on the App Store

Developers won't commit to Siri integration over fee fears, and Apple hasn't figured out how to let AI agents into the App Store without breaking its own rules.

Shikhar Mehrotra     May 14

I took the Motorola Razr Fold for a street photography spin, and came away genuinely impressed

After taking the Motorola Razr Fold to a local art district, I came away surprised by how confidently the cameras handled murals, harsh daylight, shadows, and detail-heavy street scenes.

Vikhyaat Vivek     May 14

I was skeptical about the Motorola Razr Fold, but it rose above the first-gen curse handsomely

The Motorola Razr Fold may be the brand’s first book-style foldable, but its premium materials, sturdy hinge, and polished folding experience make it feel far more confident than a first attempt.

Vikhyaat Vivek     May 14

Android apps can now track your habits and whereabouts to offer task suggestions

Google's Contextual Suggestions is rolling out now via Play Services v26.18, is enabled by default, and uses on-device AI to track your activities and feed predictions to apps.

Shikhar Mehrotra     May 14

I tested Honor 600 Pro’s AI Image to Video 2.0, and it’s better than I expected

Honor's AI Image to Video 2.0 is a significant step up from what launched with the 400 series last year. I tested the templates, tried custom prompts, and here's what you need to know.

Pranob Mehrotra     May 14

Qualcomm leak suggests we have entered the ludicrous era of pricey phones

The Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro may push Android flagships into a new pricing era, where best performance comes with an Ultra-sized bill.

Sudhanshu Kumar Mangalam     May 13

Samsung phones will block those nasty push notifications brimmning with adware

Samsung’s new Device Care update can block apps that send too many ad notifications, giving Galaxy users a cleaner notification bar.

Sudhanshu Kumar Mangalam     May 13

Apple’s 2028 iPhone display sounds impossible, but Samsung and LG are scrambling to build it

Apple is pushing Samsung Display and LG Display toward IZO cathode technology for a 4-side bending OLED display planned for 2028 iPhones.

Shikhar Mehrotra     May 13

Meta says WhatsApp is now the safest app to chat… with an AI

WhatsApp now has a private incognito mode for Meta AI chats, where messages disappear and even Meta cannot read your conversations with the assistant.

Manisha Priyadarshini     May 13

Samsung’s next Galaxy Z foldables will give you plenty of AI love with Gemini Intelligence

Samsung’s next foldables could debut Gemini Intelligence, giving the Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Z Flip 8 a more capable AI assistant that handles linked tasks across apps from a single request.

Paulo Vargas     May 13

Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy Z Fold 8 Wide could break your heart with “modest” cameras

Samsung's rumored Galaxy Z Fold 8 Wide may not offer top-tier cameras, with leaked specs pointing to a 50MP main shooter.

Pranob Mehrotra     May 13

Amazon says it isn’t making another phone, after burning itself with the Fire Phone

Amazon’s devices chief says the company is not chasing a conventional smartphone, even as reports point to a mobile AI device inspired by Alexa.

Vikhyaat Vivek     May 13

X gets a History tab where you can relive all the cursed stuff saved over the years

X is rolling out a new History tab on iOS that consolidates Bookmarks, long videos, Articles, and Likes into a single location, giving users a dedicated place to revisit saved content.

Pranob Mehrotra     May 13

iOS 27 will put Siri in the Dynamic Island, but it’s the feature upgrades that excite me more

Apple plans to redesign Siri in iOS 27, and the most talked-about change is its new home in the Dynamic Island. The visual refresh is notable, but the feature upgrades underneath it are what will actually move the needly.

Pranob Mehrotra     May 13

Google’s AirDrop-style feature is coming to more Androids, but your older Galaxy probably didn’t make the list

Google’s AirDrop support is already live on Pixel and Galaxy S26 phones, with older Samsung flagships and select OnePlus, Oppo, and Honor models coming later.

Vikhyaat Vivek     May 13

Xperia 1 VIII is Sony’s latest camera nerd phone, but I’m wary of all the AI tuning

Sony’s brand-new Xperia 1 VIII brings a larger telephoto sensor, Alpha-inspired camera tools, AI-assisted shooting suggestions, and premium pricing that keeps it firmly niche.

Vikhyaat Vivek     May 13

The Android Show 2026: Gemini Intelligence, Googlebook, Android 17 updates, and everything else

Google announced Gemini Intelligence, Googlebooks, Android 17 updates, and a redesigned Android Auto at The Android Show: I/O Edition 2026. Missed the event? Here’s everything that landed.

Shikhar Mehrotra     May 12

Apple iPhone’s Camera app could finally stop treating everyone like a beginner

Apple is reportedly redesigning the iPhone Camera app with customizable control widgets, advanced photo options, grid tools, and a Siri mode for Visual Intelligence.

Vikhyaat Vivek     May 12