Google Play Store will show a warning label if an app excessively drains your Android phone’s battery

Google Play Store will soon flag apps that drain your Android battery, helping users spot power-hungry apps before installing them and pushing developers to improve their inefficient apps.

Rachit Agarwal     March 5

The Nothing Phone 4a Pro makes the Pixel 10a look oh-so-bad at first glance

Nothing's Phone 4a Pro may look like the more exciting option next to the Pixel 10a, but a closer look reveals why Google's mid-ranger still is the more sensible choice.

Pranob Mehrotra     March 5

Italian car designer Pininfarina worked with a budget phone maker, and the result is stunning

The new Infinix Note 60 Ultra will be the first smartphone designed with Pininfarina, the studio behind iconic Ferrari designs.

Vikhyaat Vivek     March 5

Nothing Phone 4a goes big on cameras and gets a breathing glyph bar

Nothing’s Phone 4a brings a 3.5x periscope zoom camera, along with a brighter display, refreshed Glyph lighting, and faster internals.

Rachit Agarwal     March 5

Nothing Phone 4a Pro shoots for the summit with a metallic makeover and $499 ask

Nothing today unveiled its latest mid-range duo, the Phone 4a and Phone 4a Pro, bringing significant design and hardware upgrades over last year’s Phone 3a series. The Pro model in particular takes a major step forward, featuring a refreshed, premium design, more powerful internals, a sharper display, improved cameras, and more, all for a reasonable […]

Pranob Mehrotra     March 5

OnePlus 15’s successor might not be kind to your wallet

New leaks suggest upcoming flagship phones like the OnePlus 16 and its rivals may cost significantly more than current models.

Vikhyaat Vivek     March 5

Galaxy S26 vs. Pixel 10 vs. OnePlus 15: Which Android flagship actually deserves your money?

Software depth, raw hardware, or pure Android — the Galaxy S26, Pixel 10, and OnePlus 15 each make a compelling case. Here's who wins what.

Shikhar Mehrotra     March 5

I was planning to get the Galaxy S26 Ultra, but these downgrades made me rethink

Samsung’s Galaxy S26 Ultra brings new features, but also some surprising compromises. After digging through the specs and tests, I decided to skip the upgrade, and here’s why.

Rachit Agarwal     March 4

I am using the Google Pixel 10a and it’s a pretty misunderstood phone – in a good way

Soon after Google gave us our first glimpse of the Pixel 10a, it attracted plenty of heat. Looks identical to its predecessor. A no-upgrade chip situation. A similar status for the camera. And display. And battery. That’s a lot to take in.   It’s almost as if Google pulled an Apple. And somehow, did worse.  But […]

Nadeem Sarwar     March 4

How to set up your calling card on an Android phone and customize it

Android users can now personalize their call screen with a new Calling Card feature in the Google Phone app. Here is a guide to setting it up and customizing how your contacts appear.

Manisha Priyadarshini     March 4

Samsung Health app for Galaxy phones gets a Medications tool that also works as a discount hunter

Samsung Health's Medications tracker now hunts for prescription discounts at over 70,000 pharmacies and saves coupons directly to Samsung Wallet for one-tap checkout.

Paulo Vargas     March 4

Your Pixel’s Now Playing tool is now a standalone app with a history you can actually use

Your Pixel's Now Playing tool is now a standalone app with a history tab that logs every song your phone has identified and lets you play tracks in Spotify or Apple Music.

Paulo Vargas     March 4

How to share the location of your lost luggage with airlines using Android’s Find Hub

Find Hub on Android now lets you share your lost luggage location directly with airlines using a secure link, a year after iPhones got the feature.

Paulo Vargas     March 4

One of 2025’s most powerful camera phones is getting a successor, and it’s going global

OPPO confirms the Find X9 Ultra’s global debut, bringing advanced dual periscope cameras, massive battery upgrades, and a Hasselblad-tuned imaging system to international flagship buyers.

Moinak Pal     March 4

An 8-bit quality surprise on Samsung’s Galaxy S26 Ultra has stumped me

Samsung has confirmed that the Galaxy S26 Ultra uses an 8-bit display, despite earlier assumptions of a 10-bit panel, sparking backlash from reviewers and the smartphone community.

Varun Mirchandani     March 3

March Pixel Drop and Android updates bring long-awaited features to your phone

Google’s March 2026 Pixel Drop enhances Circle to Search and introduces smarter restaurant recommendations through Magic Cue and Gemini, alongside broader Android ecosystem updates like Find Hub improvements.

Varun Mirchandani     March 3

Galaxy S26 Ultra vs. iPhone 17 Pro Max: Which $1,300 flagship deserves to be in your pocket?

Samsung's S26 Ultra just dropped. Apple's iPhone 17 Pro Max has been winning arguments since September. Both cost over a grand. Here's which one actually makes sense.

Shikhar Mehrotra     March 3

iPhone 17e brings big upgrades, but it’s still not the obvious choice over Pixel 10a

The iPhone 17e adds faster performance, MagSafe, and more storage, but the Pixel 10a counters with a smoother 120Hz display, smarter AI features, an extra ultrawide camera, and a bigger battery. Here’s why Google’s midranger still feels like the better buy.

Pranob Mehrotra     March 3

Motorola plans to put GrapheneOS on phones. So, why is it a big deal?

GrapheneOS is stepping outside Google’s Pixel bubble, with Motorola becoming the first non-Pixel partner to officially support the privacy-focused OS.

Rachit Agarwal     March 3

OnePlus’s next compact phone is getting a big camera upgrade

OnePlus has teased its compact 15T with ultra-narrow bezels and upgraded periscope telephoto shooter.

Vikhyaat Vivek     March 3

Apple finally fixed the budget iPhone’s vibe, and the Pixel 10a can’t keep up

Apple’s iPhone 17e feels like a grown-up “budget” iPhone, making the Pixel 10a refresh harder to defend.

Vikhyaat Vivek     March 2

TCL upgrades its eye-pleasing paper-like screen on an AMOLED panel for phones

At MWC 2026, TCL unveiled the next generation of NXTPAPER technology on AMOLED, that blends flagship display performance with eye-friendly features that reduce glare, control blue light, and improve reading comfort.

Manisha Priyadarshini     March 2

Qualcomm readies phones for Wi-Fi 8, Bluetooth 7, and faster 5G era

Qualcomm’s plan to power the next generation of ultra-fast wireless devices with Wi-Fi 8 speeds above 10 Gbps, Bluetooth transfers up to 7.5 Mbps and a new 5G Advanced modem.

Manisha Priyadarshini     March 2

Nothing shows off its next phone in fun new colors, just a day after a big leak

Nothing Phone 4a teased in vibrant new colors, but we already have the specs ahead of the March 5 release.

Vikhyaat Vivek     March 2

After social media, app stores and search engines are the next target for age-gating

Australia doubles down on protecting minors with age checks on app stores and search engines.

Vikhyaat Vivek     March 2

Apple unveils faster, sturdier, and more spacious iPhone 17e at the same $599 ask

Apple's latest budget iPhone sticks to a familiar design but adds the A19 chip, MagSafe support, improved durability, and 256GB of base storage, all while keeping its $599 price tag.

Pranob Mehrotra     March 2

TCL NXTPAPER 70 Pro serves eye-friendly display with stylus support and it’s headed to the US

TCL’s NXTPAPER 70 Pro features a matte display, three display modes, stylus support, and week-long reading endurance, and it’s finally launching in the US.

Rachit Agarwal     March 2

Motorola Edge 70 Fusion combines a bright curved display with military-grade ruggedness

Motorola Edge 70 debuts with super smooth quad-curved display and solid durability for around $500.

Vikhyaat Vivek     March 2

Corning reveals Gorilla Glass Ceramic 3 to save your phone’s screen from a hellish drop

Corning’s toughest Gorilla Glass yet debuts on the new Motorola Razr Fold, promising better drop protection and improved long-term durability for everyday use.

Rachit Agarwal     March 2

You can now adjust how your caller card looks for calls on Android phones

Google is rolling out customizable Calling Cards on Android, letting users design how they appear on outgoing calls with full-screen images, fonts, and colors through the Google Phone app.

Moinak Pal     March 2

Motorola says its Razr Fold offers the best camera on a foldable — with a ranking to prove

The Motorola Razr Fold has just been awarded a DXOMARK score of 164 and a Gold Label, making it the highest-rated camera on any foldable smartphone.

Rachit Agarwal     March 2

Motorola Razr Fold is out, and the budget foldable dreams are dead

For €1,999, the Motorola Razr Fold is a flagship foldable rivaling the Pixel 10 Pro Fold & Galaxy Z Fold 7.

Vikhyaat Vivek     March 2

Honor’s Robot Phone is launching for real and its gimbal camera looks impressive

Honor’s Robot Phone blends robot-grade motion, embodied AI, and a stabilized 200MP gimbal camera, redefining smartphone interaction and pushing mobile storytelling toward cinematic, expressive, real-time capture.

Moinak Pal     March 1

HONOR Magic V6 launches with massive battery and IP69 durability

HONOR Magic V6 launches with IP69 durability, Snapdragon 8 Elite, dual LTPO displays, and a massive 6660mAh battery.

Varun Mirchandani     March 1