Breaking your iPhone Duo could cost up to $1,499, so think twice before skipping AppleCare+

Apple's iPhone Duo repair costs are here, with out-of-warranty fees reaching $1,499 for other damage. Here's what screen, battery, and back glass repairs cost and how much AppleCare+ can save you.

Rachit Agarwal     October 14

Google’s new scam defenses on Android can hide your bank details and hang up on fraudsters

Google is rolling out new Android scam defenses that can automatically hide login and payment information during screen sharing, strengthen Messages protection, and stop apps from secretly enabling call forwarding.

Vikhyaat Vivek     October 14

Splitwise now lets you calculate everyone’s share of a restaurant bill, including tax and tip

Splitwise's new Itemize feature lets you split restaurant bills based on what everyone ordered, automatically calculating each person's share of shared dishes, tax, and tip.

Manisha Priyadarshini     October 14

Samsung Health now needs just 3 days of sleep data to coach you toward better sleep

Samsung Health’s Sleep Coaching now needs just three days of sleep data to start, and it adds daily habit checklists, weekly plan updates, and a new Sleep Balance graph.

Rachit Agarwal     October 14

Apple’s redesigned Health app has disappeared, and users will have to wait longer

Apple has removed the redesigned Health app from iOS 27.2 developer beta 4. Here’s what changed, what happens to your data, and when you can expect the new design.

Rachit Agarwal     October 14

Xiaomi 18 Fold review: A perfect foldable for me, but it’s a hair shy of perfection

The Xiaomi 18 Fold combines a distinctive passport-style design, capable Leica cameras and a powerful XRing O3 chipset. But thermal throttling, software quirks and limited availability keep this ambitious foldable from reaching its full potential.

Moinak Pal     October 13

You can now build your own Android apps with AI and install them through Google Play

Google's latest Play updates let you create private Android apps, discover games based on your preferences, and compare apps with AI.

Rachit Agarwal     October 13

WhatsApp may finally let you send that birthday message while you’re fast asleep

WhatsApp has started rolling out scheduled messages to select Android beta testers, letting users automatically send texts, links, photos, and videos up to two weeks later.

Vikhyaat Vivek     October 13

I love the sheer excess of the Vivo X Fold 6, while rivals go through an identity crisis

My first impressions of the Vivo X Fold 6, featuring a 200MP Zeiss-backed camera, 6,900mAh battery, 120Hz foldable displays and a premium Prism Black design.

Moinak Pal     October 13

Apple hid a cooling secret inside the iPhone Duo’s hinge, and it could keep your foldable from overheating

The A20 Pro gives Apple’s new iPhones Mac-level muscle, but keeping it cool in a foldable was tough. Here’s how Apple used the iPhone Duo’s hinge to beat the heat.

Rachit Agarwal     October 12

Ask YouTube expands to mobile, web, and TVs across the US

YouTube’s conversational search is no longer limited to the web, as Ask YouTube expands to mobile devices and TVs in the U.S.

S. Kumar Manglam     October 12

Google cuts prices on refurbished Pixel 9 phones and throws in a free AI subscription to sweeten the deal

Google’s refurbished Pixel 9 phones start at $499, with select models including a six-month AI subscription and 2TB of storage.

Manisha Priyadarshini     October 12

OnePlus 16 lands with some insane perks. Alas, you can’t get it in the US

OnePlus’ latest flagship packs a 9,000mAh battery, 185Hz display, 200MP camera, and a Snapdragon chip that crosses 5GHz.

Sudhanshu Kumar Mangalam     October 12

One of my favorite exploration games is coming to iPhone. Even an iPhone 11 can run it

No Man’s Sky is finally coming to iPhone and iPad on October 28, bringing its enormous exploration sandbox to devices as old as the iPhone 11 in a roughly 5GB download.

Vikhyaat Vivek     October 12

Google’s older Pixels may have just become far better retro gaming machines

ARMSX2 2.8.3 introduces the custom MaliSX2 Vulkan driver for more Arm Mali GPUs, promising major PS2 emulation gains on older Pixels, MediaTek phones, and other Android devices.

Vikhyaat Vivek     October 12

Samsung may give the Galaxy S27 Ultra a major eye comfort upgrade

Samsung may bring DC dimming to the Galaxy S27 Pro and Ultra, potentially reducing the OLED flicker that bothers some PWM-sensitive users.

Sudhanshu Kumar Mangalam     October 11

Apple is making sure you can’t walk into a store without bumping into the iPhone Duo

Apple is preparing a major retail push for its first foldable iPhone, with flagship stores set to receive dedicated displays and dozens of hands-on demo units.

Moinak Pal     October 11

Apple’s foldable iPhone could greet you like you’re the main character

Apple reportedly plans to let US Apple Store customers personalise the iPhone Duo’s first-boot greeting, displaying their name in English or Spanish.

Moinak Pal     October 10

Want the iPhone Duo for much less? AT&T has a massive trade-in deal

AT&T is offering up to $1,200 off the iPhone Duo with an eligible trade-in, though the savings are spread across a 36-month commitment.

Sudhanshu Kumar Mangalam     October 10

The iPhone Duo has developers going wild, and I’m loving their creations

Apple's first foldable is already inspiring a wave of wonderfully strange apps, from virtual cassette players and musical instruments to interactive games that turn the hinge into something special.

Vikhyaat Vivek     October 10

Gemini’s free tier now forces users into automatic model selection

Google is removing manual model selection from Gemini’s free tier, leaving Auto to decide whether Flash-Lite, Flash, or Pro handles each prompt.

Sudhanshu Kumar Mangalam     October 10

OnePlus’ latest gaming accessory is a tiny magnetic cooler. Shame the US may miss out

OnePlus’ new Ice Card Mini weighs just 50 grams and can draw power directly from your phone, while a new 10,000mAh 67W power bank joins it on October 12.

Vikhyaat Vivek     October 9

Apple raised the iPhone 18 Pro price, and buyers may have voted with their wallets

Apple has reportedly asked suppliers to cut iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max component orders by 15% to 20% in October as higher prices and softer demand weigh on sales.

Moinak Pal     October 9

Wide-screen phones are having a moment, and Oppo wants a piece of the action

Oppo is reportedly working on a wide-screen phone with a 16:9 display and 1mm bezels, which means your favorite videos could fill the screen edge to edge.

Rachit Agarwal     October 9

DarkSword returns with a nastier trick that lets hackers steal your iPhone data in real time

A new DarkSword variant called P7 DarkSword is harder to detect and can steal passwords, crypto wallet data, photos, and Apple Notes from vulnerable iPhones running iOS 18.

Rachit Agarwal     October 9

iPhone 18 Pro Max SOS issues persist as iOS 27.2 beta gets a new AT&T update

Apple has released carrier settings update 72.0.3 for AT&T customers using the iPhone 18 Pro Max on the iOS 27.2 beta as SOS and signal-loss complaints continue.

Rachit Agarwal     October 8

Monster Hunter Rise is heading to Android and iOS through Netflix

Monster Hunter Rise appears to be coming to iOS and Android through Netflix Games, with touch controls, controller support, and a few mobile-specific changes.

Sudhanshu Kumar Mangalam     October 8

Google is building a “black box” for Android AI, but the agents aren’t inside yet

Google’s AISeal puts personal Android AI data in a hardware-isolated vault. Protected storage is rolling out first, while running models and autonomous agents inside remains a future step without a launch date.

Paulo Vargas     October 8

The phone that let me play Ghost of Tsushima is getting a sleek sequel

RedMagic has revealed the 12 Pro+ in three transparent finishes ahead of its October 15 launch, complete with flush cameras, visible liquid cooling, and Qualcomm’s latest flagship chip.

Vikhyaat Vivek     October 8

Samsung is reportedly making 30% fewer phones because selling them isn’t paying off anymore

Samsung is reportedly cutting its Q4 smartphone production by up to 30% as soaring memory prices, fueled by AI demand, squeeze its profits.

Rachit Agarwal     October 8

Prime Big Deal Days sale ends tonight, and these are my 6 last-minute picks

A Sony OLED TV, Pixel 11, and Bose headphones are among my six picks for Prime Day’s final hours.

S. Kumar Manglam     October 7

Google Maps starts showing live fuel prices at refilling stations as prices soar

Google Maps now shows near real-time petrol and diesel prices across the UK, giving drivers an easier way to compare nearby filling stations.

Sudhanshu Kumar Mangalam     October 7

In the last hours of the Prime Big Deal Days, here’s the gear our editorial team actually put in their carts.

We're in the final hours of Amazon's ongoing sales fest, and if you're still looking to score fantastic discounts, this is your best purchase guide, picked specifically by members of our seasoned expert team.

Shikhar Mehrotra     October 7

I picked 5 Prime Day MagSafe and Qi2 power bank deals worth buying, starting at $35.99

Looking for a MagSafe or Qi2 power bank? These five Prime Day deals include Ugreen, Anker, Sharge and Belkin models with savings of up to 28%.

Rachit Agarwal     October 7

Prime Big Deal Days has 4 Android phone bargains worth your attention

Prime Big Deal Days has knocked hundreds off capable Android phones from Motorola, Samsung, and TCL, with prices starting at just $249.

Vikhyaat Vivek     October 7

Google’s Waze app is being misused by speeding drivers to dodge police fines

According to research, Waze's live alert system is now being used to drop info about police presence on the map, so that other drivers can slow down in time and avoid speeding tickets.

Nadeem Sarwar     October 7

Google Wallet’s new card picker is making checkout more awkward for some users

Google Wallet is swapping its card carousel for a stacked list on Android. It works well one-handed, but users say picking a card at checkout is now slower and more confusing.

Rachit Agarwal     October 6

I went looking for budget-friendly gadgets and found 5 Prime Day deals under $50 worth buying

Looking for cheap tech that actually does something useful? I found five Prime Day deals under $50 worth grabbing while the prices are down.

Manisha Priyadarshini     October 6