Everything new that’s coming to your iPhone with iOS 26.4

iOS 26.4 is nearly here — and it's bringing some features that, honestly, should've existed from day one. Here's everything new coming to your iPhone.

Shikhar Mehrotra     March 13

Two new hosts join Digital Trends

Meet the newest hosts joining the Digital Trends YouTube channel. Sam and Faiz introduce themselves, share the tech they’re most passionate about, and talk about the perspective they’ll bring to future videos. Expect more reviews, deep dives, and hands-on coverage as the channel continues to grow. Subscribe to follow along.

DT Staff     March 13

Samsung Galaxy phones now show which apps work on a satellite network when you’re off the grid

A new feature on Samsung Galaxy phone shows which installed apps still work when the device switches to satellite connectivity.

Vikhyaat Vivek     March 13

Samsung might avoid a price hike on the upcoming Galaxy Z Fold 8, and you can thank Apple for it

Despite the rising cost of hardware components, Samsung’s next ultra-premium smartphone might not see a price hike. A new report suggests that Samsung may decide not to raise the price of the Galaxy Z Fold 8, and the reason might come down to Apple. Apple’s first foldable iPhone could be the reason Samsung is considering […]

Vikhyaat Vivek     March 13

Motorola’s latest Edge model adds telephoto zoom and a faster Snapdragon chip

The new Motorola Edge 70 Fusion+ upgrades the Fusion lineup with a dedicated telephoto zoom camera and a faster Snapdragon chip.

Vikhyaat Vivek     March 13

The iPhone Fold could cost more than an M5 MacBook Pro if you prefer more storage

Apple's foldable iPhone could cost up to $2,900 — more than a MacBook Pro. Here's what Instant Digital's leak means for your wallet.

Shikhar Mehrotra     March 12

How to create a protected WhatsApp for kids under 13 years of age?

WhatsApp now lets parents create protected accounts for kids under 13, giving guardians control over privacy settings while allowing children to message safely.

Manisha Priyadarshini     March 12

The new AI wake word on your Galaxy phone could be a tongue-twister

Samsung promised Galaxy S26 owners three AI assistants with wake word support. A quiet update later, "Hey Plex" vanished — and nobody's officially explaining why.

Shikhar Mehrotra     March 12

WhatsApp’s new pre-teen accounts put parents in charge, not the algorithm

WhatsApp's new parent-managed accounts let guardians control who contacts their pre-teen, which groups they join, and all privacy settings, while keeping individual chats end-to-end encrypted.

Paulo Vargas     March 12

iPhone Fold to ditch Face ID and ugly notch in favor of a camera hole

The iPhone Fold will swap Face ID for Touch ID and introduce a punch-hole camera cutout on its outer display — a first for iPhone, forced by the device's thin front panel.

Shikhar Mehrotra     March 11

Apple’s upcoming foldable iPhone could serve an iPad-like adaptive iOS experience

Apple's foldable iPhone will reportedly make the best use of its wide inner foldable screen by using adaptive apps that open into a side panel view, just like iPads.

Shikhar Mehrotra     March 11

Google is adjusting the very core of Android OS to speed up your phone

Google is bringing a new optimization method called AutoFDO to Android’s kernel, using real usage data from popular apps to make the operating system run faster and more efficiently.

Manisha Priyadarshini     March 11

OnePlus’ next flagship may combine Snapdragon power with a 200MP zoom lens

Fresh leak suggests that the OnePlus 16 may introduce a next-gen Snapdragon chip and a larger 200MP telephoto lens.

Vikhyaat Vivek     March 11

The Galaxy S26 is out now and everyone wants the Ultra

Samsung's Galaxy S26 series starts shipping worldwide with a built-in Privacy Display that blocks shoulder surfers, plus new Buds4 earbuds and strong Ultra demand.

Paulo Vargas     March 11

Samsung experiments with mammoth phone batteries, but results fall short

Samsung's leaked battery tests show 12,000 mAh and 18,000 mAh cells in development — but swelling, overheating, and a failed 20,000 mAh prototype suggest the road ahead is bumpy.

Shikhar Mehrotra     March 10

Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra teardown reveals a PC-inspired cooling upgrade

A teardown of the Galaxy S26 Ultra shows Samsung has redesigned the phone’s internal cooling with multiple thermal layers.

Vikhyaat Vivek     March 10

iOS 26.4 adds a new setting to further tone down the Liquid Glass shimmer

The shiny Liquid Glass look in iOS 26 hasn’t been everyone’s favorite. With iOS 26.4, Apple is adding another option that reduces bright flashes and highlights when you interact with buttons or keyboard.

Rachit Agarwal     March 10

Samsung’s new security feature restarts your phone after 72 hours of inactivity

Samsung has introduced an Inactivity Restart feature that automatically reboots Galaxy phones after three days of inactivity to help protect sensitive data if a device is lost or left unattended.

Manisha Priyadarshini     March 9

Google leak shows the upcoming Pixel 11 Pro Fold in slimmer, but familiar garb

A new leak reveals the Pixel 11 Pro Fold may arrive with a slimmer design while keeping the familiar Pixel foldable look.

Varun Mirchandani     March 9

Samsung leak gives us an early glimpse of the upcoming Galaxy A57 and A37

Evan Blass just dropped retail listing screenshots of the Galaxy A57 and A37 on X — and between the specs, renders, and pricing, Samsung's mid-range launch is basically an open secret at this point.

Shikhar Mehrotra     March 9

Google Messages now lets you review and edit Smart Replies before sending

Google Messages' latest beta adds a new toggle that lets you review and edit Smart Replies before sending, giving you more control and helping prevent accidental messages.

Pranob Mehrotra     March 9

Samsung is bringing Galaxy S26 Ultra’s virtual aperture tech to Galaxy S25 Ultra

Samsung is quietly making the Galaxy S25 Ultra a better camera phone — no new hardware required. Virtual Aperture is coming to the 3x and 5x telephoto lenses via Expert RAW.

Shikhar Mehrotra     March 9

An ultra-thin Galaxy Z Fold 7 rival with stylus support is on the way

Oppo's upcoming Find N6 foldable aims to combine an ultra-thin design with stylus support, something that Samsung dropped from the Galaxy Z Fold 7 to achieve a slimmer form factor.

Pranob Mehrotra     March 9

Purported iPhone Fold CAD renders offer an early look at Apple’s first foldable

Newly leaked CAD renders may have revealed the design of the rumored iPhone Fold, offering a closer look at its overall form factor, camera layout, and display cutouts.

Pranob Mehrotra     March 9

OnePlus shows off its next compact flagship, and it looks very familiar

OnePlus has teased the design of its upcoming palm-friendly flagship, the OnePlus 15T, which looks pretty familiar.

Vikhyaat Vivek     March 9

After Nothing, Samsung could let you build your own apps with AI on Galaxy phones

Samsung is reportedly exploring “vibe coding,” an AI-powered feature that could allow Galaxy phone users to create custom apps or modify their device experience without traditional coding.

Varun Mirchandani     March 8

Google Pixel 11 Pro might not look much different, after all

A third-party case listing for the Pixel 11 Pro XL hints at a familiar camera cutout — suggesting Google may not be changing much about its next flagship's design.

Shikhar Mehrotra     March 7

Vivo to unsettle iPhone 17 Pro and Galaxy S26 Ultra with DSLR-level tech on its next

Vivo's X300 Ultra packs a 200MP Zeiss telephoto with 3° OIS and 60fps autofocus — specs that make the iPhone 17 Pro and Galaxy S26 Ultra look camera-shy.

Shikhar Mehrotra     March 6

If you code Android apps with AI, Google’s new benchmark makes it easier to pick the right model

For Android app developers relying on AI to code, picking the right model can be tricky. Not all models are built the same, and many are not specifically trained for Android development workflows. To address this, Google has introduced a new benchmark to help developers understand how well different AI models perform on real-world Android […]

Pranob Mehrotra     March 6

Motorola’s upcoming Razr 70 foldable could get a camera and memory boost

Motorola's Razr 70 has quietly shown up on TENAA, revealing dual 50MP cameras, up to 18GB of RAM, and a chipset nudge over last year's model.

Shikhar Mehrotra     March 6

OnePlus’ next compact phone will outlast most big flagships thanks to its monsterous battery size

The upcoming OnePlus 15T was just teased with a huge 7,500mAh battery and up to 100W fast charging.

Vikhyaat Vivek     March 6

Kino, one of the best iPhone camera apps, just got a big video upgrade

Kino 1.4 update brings Apple Log 2 support to the popular iPhone camera app, capturing a wider and more accurate range of colors.

Rachit Agarwal     March 6

Your orange iPhone 17 Pro can turn pink with household cleaner

The Cosmic Orange finish on the iPhone 17 Pro is one of the most eye-catching colors Apple has released in years. But according to a recent test, it might be surprisingly easy to change that color, all it takes is the wrong cleaning product. A report found that common household cleaners containing chemicals like hydrogen […]

Vikhyaat Vivek     March 6

WhatsApp might soon put some features behind a subscription

WhatsApp is reportedly working on an optional subscription plan called WhatsApp Plus that could unlock premium features like app themes, custom icons, and additional pinned chats.

Varun Mirchandani     March 5