Galaxy Z Fold 8: Everything we know about Samsung’s wider and shorter foldable

Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold 8 could redefine foldables with a wider design, upgraded specs, and a more practical cover display.

Shikhar Mehrotra     July 15

Google just teased a Pixel 11 feature we have been waiting months to see

A multicolored light in Google’s new Pixel 11 series teaser may reveal how Pixel Glow will work on the upcoming Pixel 11 Pro.

Sudhanshu Kumar Mangalam     July 15

OnePlus is leaving the US and a global market exit could follow by 2027, says report

OnePlus's exit from Western markets stems from financial strain, geopolitical tension, an Apple lawsuit, and a costly global memory chip shortage overall.

Manisha Priyadarshini     July 15

Xiaomi beats Samsung to become the first non-Pixel phone with stable Android 17

While Samsung and others are still stuck in beta, Xiaomi has quietly started rolling out stable Android 17 to select Xiaomi 17 series phones.

Rachit Agarwal     July 15

Your child can now get a free Spotify account with parental controls

Kids can now get a music only Spotify account for free, complete with playlists, recommendations, and their own Wrapped summary.

Manisha Priyadarshini     July 15

China approves Apple Intelligence for iPhones, with Alibaba, Baidu emerging as partners

Apple Intelligence has secured regulatory clearance in China, opening a launch path for locally adapted AI features powered partly by Alibaba’s Qwen and Baidu technology.

Vikhyaat Vivek     July 15

Samsung’s next flip phone may ask for more money and offer almost nothing new

Samsung’s Galaxy Z Flip 8 could arrive with almost identical hardware and a substantial price increase, making last year’s discounted foldable considerably harder to ignore.

Vikhyaat Vivek     July 15

GameNative just made it dangerously easy to fill your Android phone with PC game mods

GameNative’s latest pre-release brings Nexus Mods downloads and management directly to Android, making PC game modding easier while asking early adopters to accept the risks of unfinished software.

Paulo Vargas     July 15

Refusing Samsung Health AI training will not wipe your health history after all

Samsung says refusing AI training in Samsung Health will only delete data collected for AI development, leaving existing health records untouched.

Sudhanshu Kumar Mangalam     July 15

Android’s biggest app store shake-up in years begins next week

Google Play opens to rival Android app stores in the US on July 22, but competing storefronts must meet Google’s requirements before users see any meaningful change.

Paulo Vargas     July 15

Honor’s wild Robot Phone may have the flagship specs to back up the gimmick

Honor’s Robot Phone already had the year’s strangest camera design, and newly leaked specifications suggest the hardware surrounding that mechanical arm could be equally ambitious.

Vikhyaat Vivek     July 15

Motorola’s new flagship killer has the speed and magnetic charging pricier Android phones keep missing

The Motorola Edge 70 Max combines Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 performance, a huge 7,100mAh battery, and magnetic charging at a price far below many premium flagships.

Vikhyaat Vivek     July 15

You no longer need Willow’s Pro plan for unlimited AI dictation on your iPhone

Willow says its iOS keyboard no longer caps free AI dictation, so you don't need the Pro plan for unlimited voice typing.

Pranob Mehrotra     July 15

Samsung’s new Flex Titanium tech could make foldable creases less noticeable

Samsung just revealed Flex Titanium tech for its next foldables, promising less crease, better durability, and a slimmer screen.

Rachit Agarwal     July 14

Opera’s growth shows users will switch browsers when given a choice

Opera's browser is picking up serious market share in the US and UK, proving that when people get a real choice, they are happy to ditch the default.

Rachit Agarwal     July 14

It’s hot out there, but please stop putting your warm phones in the fridge

Experts and smartphone makers warn that putting an overheating phone in the fridge can cause condensation, leading to internal damage that may cost far more than overheating itself.

Moinak Pal     July 14

Made by Google August 2026: Everything we expect from the Pixel 11 launch event

Made by Google 2026 is August 12 in New York. Leaks point to a Tensor G6-powered Pixel 11 lineup, Gemini Intelligence, and the new Pixel Watch 5.

Shikhar Mehrotra     July 14

WhatsApp is creating its own cloud backup alternative for iPhone users

WhatsApp is building its own cloud backup service for iPhone users, offering 2GB of free storage and end-to-end encryption by default as an alternative to iCloud.

Manisha Priyadarshini     July 14

Your iPhone could soon flag malicious iMessages before they do any damage

A new iOS 26.6 feature will alert you when a suspicious iMessage is detected, giving you the option to share it with Apple to help improve future defenses.

Manisha Priyadarshini     July 14

Huawei Pura 90s Pro series goes global and its camera stack can make iPhones flinch

Huawei’s Pura 90s Pro series has entered global markets with variable-aperture cameras and a huge 200MP telephoto sensor that puts Apple’s imaging hardware under pressure.

Vikhyaat Vivek     July 14

Samsung Health threatens to delete your data if you opt out of AI training

A new Samsung Health consent toggle gives users an ultimatum: agree to share sensitive health data for AI training or lose all their synced data permanently.

Manisha Priyadarshini     July 14

Firefox is doubling its update pace, and that’s good news for your security

Firefox users won't have to wait a month for the next update anymore, as Mozilla moves to a faster release schedule.

Shimul Sood     July 14

This $68 phone gives smartphone-gen kids the childhood millennials left behind

Pinwheel’s retro-inspired home phone gives children voice calling with parent-approved contacts, scheduled hours, and no apps or social media

Vikhyaat Vivek     July 14

If you shoot RAW, Snapseed just solved one of your biggest headaches

Snapseed's latest Android release adds support for most major RAW formats, plus in-tool undo and redo controls.

Pranob Mehrotra     July 14

How to install iOS 27 public beta on your iPhone?

Apple's first iOS 27 public beta is live. Here's exactly how to sign up, install it on your iPhone, and what new features you can try immediately.

Shikhar Mehrotra     July 13

This Android malware can spy on your screen, read your texts, and control your phone remotely

A new version of RedHook Android malware uses your phone's own built-in debugging tool to take remote control of your device without needing root access or a USB cable.

Manisha Priyadarshini     July 13

iOS 27’s public beta is finally here, and you don’t need a developer account to get in

Apple's iOS 27 public beta is now available, letting anyone try Siri AI and other new features early.

Shikhar Mehrotra     July 13

The Pixel 11 may finally ditch Samsung’s modem for better battery life and connectivity

An FCC filing suggests Google's Pixel 11 could finally ditch Samsung's modem for better battery and connectivity.

Shikhar Mehrotra     July 13

New Pixel 11 leak reveals colors, specs, and a surprise accessory ahead of launch

With the Pixel 11 a month from its August 12 debut, a leaked set of retailer listings just revealed colors, specs, and a hint at Google's first ever item tracker

Manisha Priyadarshini     July 13

OnePlus is ending its US operations pretty soon, says report

According to a report, OnePlus will officially announce its exit from the US and EU market in a week, while parent company, Oppo, will take over and expand, at least in the European market.

Nadeem Sarwar     July 13

The best phones in 2026: our 14 favorite smartphones right now

Here are the best smartphones on the market today, from the Galaxy S26 Ultra to the iPhone 17. if you're shopping for a new phone, this roundup is for you.

S. Kumar Manglam     July 13

Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra’s headline Privacy Display may have an ugly red side effect

Samsung is investigating reddish patches reported on some Galaxy S26 Ultra screens, with its unusual Privacy Display panel emerging as one possible explanation.

Vikhyaat Vivek     July 13

Google just beat its own Prime Day Pixel 10 Pro deal, and the Pixel 11 may explain why

Google has dropped the 128GB Pixel 10 Pro to $699, beating its Prime Day price as inventory thins ahead of the expected Pixel 11 announcement in August.

Paulo Vargas     July 13

Acer’s new Android phone lets you take better selfies with a rear display

Acer has quietly launched the Sospiro A15 with a 1.88-inch rear screen, a 64MP camera, Android 16, and a 5,000mAh battery. Here's everything the new budget phone offers

Rachit Agarwal     July 13

Forget folding twice. Samsung’s next big-screen phone may simply slide open

Samsung’s next experimental Galaxy may swap multiple hinges for a sliding display, potentially offering tablet-sized screen space from a more manageable phone-shaped body.

Vikhyaat Vivek     July 13

You can now tell Waze to stop interrupting your playlist, and I can’t believe it took this long

Waze launched five updates today, including Less Chatty mode to reduce voice interruptions, personalized navigation, and expanded Gemini AI search for destinations.

Shikhar Mehrotra     July 13

The Motorola Edge 70 Max leak just exposed a much more ambitious phone than expected

The Motorola Edge 70 Max has leaked ahead of launch, revealing its premium design, three colors, huge 7,100mAh battery, magnetic wireless charging, and flagship-level hardware.

Paulo Vargas     July 13

Google’s next foldable just leaked in its most elegant color yet

Google’s Pixel 11 Pro Fold has appeared in a classy new Pine finish, accompanied by a slimmer body and a cleaner version of its familiar camera island.

Vikhyaat Vivek     July 13