Samsung’s One UI 8.5 made checking free storage harder because apparently math is a feature now

One UI 8.5 no longer shows available storage clearly inside Device Care, leaving Galaxy users to calculate remaining space or rely on clunky workarounds.

Vikhyaat Vivek     May 12

Android’s new Pause Point feature puts a 10-second speed bump between you and mindless scrolling

Google is bringing a new Pause Point feature to Android in a bid to help users cut down on mindless scrolling.

Pranob Mehrotra     May 12

Your Android phone is about to get much better at blocking scams

Google has announced a broad set of security upgrades for Android at the Android Show I/O Edition today, headlined by a new verified financial calls feature that will automatically end spoofed calls impersonating your bank.

Pranob Mehrotra     May 12

Android 17 will make it easier to stop apps from quietly tracking your location in the background

Google announced a new set of privacy and theft protection updates for Android 17 at the Android Show I/O Edition today, including a new location button that automatically revokes an app's access to your precise location once you close it.

Pranob Mehrotra     May 12

Android 17 is about to make your phone a much better content creation tool

Google has announced a slate of creator-focused updates coming with Android 17 at the Android Show I/O Edition, including deeper Instagram camera integration, AI-powered tools in the Edits app, and new a Screen Reactions feature.

Pranob Mehrotra     May 12

Android and iPhone are closer than ever, and this could change how you move between them

Android to iPhone transfers are starting to feel less like chaos and more like copy, paste, done.

Shimul Sood     May 12

Huawei is reportedly testing new tech for its biggest phone battery yet

A new leak claims Huawei is experimenting with fresh battery materials and designs that could take smartphone capacity beyond 10,000mAh.

Sudhanshu Kumar Mangalam     May 12

Signal messenger wants to protect you from phishing with these new in-app changes

Signal has rolled out new in-app safety features to help users spot and avoid phishing and social engineering attacks, including scammers posing as Signal itself.

Manisha Priyadarshini     May 12

WhatsApp Plus is here, and you can safely ignore this subscription

WhatsApp Plus has arrived on iPhone, but when Telegram Premium offers functional upgrades, and Signal gives everything away free, does Meta's new subscription actually earn its keep?

Shikhar Mehrotra     May 11

Apple and Google just put a lock on your green-bubble texts, and it’s about time

Apple and Google have teamed up for the first time to bring end-to-end encryption to cross-platform RCS messaging, closing a long-standing privacy gap between iPhone and Android users.

Shikhar Mehrotra     May 11

The Razr Ultra 2026 is everything a flip phone should be, but I’m not paying $1,500 for it

Motorola raised the Razr Ultra's price by $200 while barely changing the hardware. In 2026, $1,500 can get you the best book-style foldables or regular flagships.

Shikhar Mehrotra     May 11

iPhone 17’s front camera tech might soon appear on an Android phone, but better

Oppo is reportedly testing a square 100MP front camera sensor that could bring iPhone 17-style Center Stage framing to future Android flagships.

Vikhyaat Vivek     May 11

Samsung leak shows it hasn’t given up on tri-fold phones yet

A new Samsung patent-based leak shows a possible Galaxy Z TriFold 2 design with an S Pen pocket built directly into the hinge area.

Vikhyaat Vivek     May 11

The makers of security-first GrapheneOS are putting Google and Apple’s tactics on blast

Google's reCAPTCHA is testing a system that requires you to scan a QR code with an Apple or Google-certified phone. Here's why that matters more than it sounds.

Rachit Agarwal     May 11

Samsung Galaxy S25 series just landed the big One UI 8.5 update in the US

Samsung One UI 8.5 is rolling out to Galaxy S25 series phones in the US with quick settings customization, updated photo editing tools, and a bunch of small but satisfying changes.

Rachit Agarwal     May 11

I let this Galaxy S26 feature handle my battery, and it actually works

The Galaxy S26’s Device Care features handle battery health, background apps, and system optimization in ways that actually make a difference over time. Once it is set up, it mostly stays out of your way and simply lets you use your phone.

Shimul Sood     May 10

I thought I needed an iPhone Pro until I paid attention to how I actually use it

Every September, Apple's keynote had me convinced I was a Pro user. Turns out, I was just a very good audience.

Shimul Sood     May 10

I used to dread moving files between devices — now I barely think about it

For years, moving a file between my iPhone, Android phone, and MacBook felt like negotiating a peace treaty between rival nations. Somehow, without much fanfare, the war is over — and my workflow has never been calmer.

Shimul Sood     May 10

Apple could deliver automatic tab groups in Safari for iOS 27 and macOS

Apple is reportedly testing AI-powered automatic tab grouping for Safari in iOS 27 and macOS 27 to help users better organize browsing sessions.

Varun Mirchandani     May 10

The iPhone Air shows why compact phones are still the better answer

The iPhone Air is a clever answer to heavy flagship phones, but using one reminded me that thinness and lightness still don’t solve the real problem of a typical tall phone.

Vikhyaat Vivek     May 10

The Galaxy Z Fold 8 Wide leaked in case listings, and the design shift is more dramatic than I expected

Ice Universe's Alibaba case leak is the clearest confirmation yet that the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Wide is a genuine design overhaul, wider, shorter, with a pill-shaped dual camera.

Shikhar Mehrotra     May 9

Fake stalking apps racked million of downloads. It says a lot about Google’s security and us

28 fake Android apps promising to spy on anyone's call history racked up 7.3 million downloads on Google Play — and the scariest part isn't that the apps were fraudulent, it's that so many people wanted them to work.

Shimul Sood     May 9

This could be the final form of the iPhone 18 Pro, and it’s expectedly boring

A new leak gives us an early look at the iPhone 18 Pro, and while the rumored upgrades sound polished, the overall experience may feel a little too familiar. From a smaller Dynamic Island to faster internals, Apple seems to be refining the formula instead of reinventing it.

Shimul Sood     May 9

Samsung gave Galaxy S25 users One UI 8.5, but skipped the features they wanted most

One UI 8.5 is rolling out to the Galaxy S25 series with new tools, but the missing Now Nudge and 24MP camera mode are what users are talking about.

Sudhanshu Kumar Mangalam     May 9

Sci-fi got the gadgets right, but the vibes wrong

Sci-fi promised holograms, floating interfaces, and magic computers. Consumer tech delivered phones, video calls, smart speakers, and the boring version that actually ships.

Paulo Vargas     May 9

I tried the AI editing tools on my Galaxy S26, and it quietly blew my mind

After testing the Galaxy S26’s AI eraser and generative editing tools on real photos, I finally found a phone-based AI editor that feels fast, useful, and surprisingly dependable.

Vikhyaat Vivek     May 9

Apple wants you to verify your identity before you get Education discount on products

Apple replaced its US Education Store honor system with mandatory UNiDAYS verification, requiring students and educators to confirm eligibility via academic portal login or valid documents.

Shikhar Mehrotra     May 8

Whoop’s response to Fitbit Air and Google Health is real doctors, not just an AI chatbot.

One day after Google launched Fitbit Air and Google Health with Gemini-powered AI coaching, Whoop announced on-demand licensed clinician access for US users via video call.

Shikhar Mehrotra     May 8

Apple leak prophesizes a Spatial iPhone with a holographic 3D screen. It’s about time!

A leak suggests Apple and Samsung are working on a Spatial iPhone with a holographic display that projects depth effects without glasses, targeting around 2030.

Manisha Priyadarshini     May 8

The Xperia 1 VIII leak finally gives Sony some swagger

A colorful Xperia 1 VIII leak suggests Sony’s next flagship could finally have more personality, but rumored price and camera changes may decide whether the excitement lasts.

Paulo Vargas     May 8

Bumble will end the pain of swipes on dating apps. We don’t know what comes next

Dating app Bumble is scrapping swiping and its women-first messaging rule, with CEO Whitney Wolfe Herd promising a revolutionary AI-driven replacement in 2026.

Manisha Priyadarshini     May 8

Google is launching an AI Health Coach. Here’s what it’s all about

Google Health Coach is an AI-powered personal wellness assistant launching May 19. Here's everything you need to know about its features, pricing, and availability.

Pranob Mehrotra     May 8

Fitbit is becoming Google Health, and it’s getting a bunch of wellness upgrades

The Fitbit app will automatically update to Google Health, bringing multimodal food logging, medical records integration, and Apple Health compatibility.

Shikhar Mehrotra     May 7

Google’s Fitbit Air is a screenless $99 Whoop rival, and its core features don’t need a subscription

Google officially launched the Fitbit Air, a $99.99 screenless fitness band with a 7-day battery, heart rate, SpO2, and skin temperature sensors, with availability beginning from May 26, 2026.

Shikhar Mehrotra     May 7

Android boss shoots down a Liquid Glass copyjob on Pixels, and that’s a relief

Google's Android Ecosystem president Sameer Samat has confirmed that Pixel devices will not adopt Apple's Liquid Glass design language, even as several Android OEMs copy the aesthetic.

Pranob Mehrotra     May 7

Spotify now lets AI agents like OpenClaw and Claude Code create Personal Podcasts for you

With Spotify's new tool, AI agents like OpenClaw, Claude Code, and OpenAI Codex can now turn your daily briefings, class notes, and travel plans into a listenable Personal Podcast.

Manisha Priyadarshini     May 7

You can now request songs from Spotify DJ in French, German, Italian, and Portuguese too

Spotify is expanding its DJ feature in beta to Premium users in over 75 markets and adding four new languages, French, so more listeners can make voice requests in their own language.

Manisha Priyadarshini     May 7

OnePlus picked a hell of a time to leak a monster phone

The OnePlus 16 is rumored to pack a 200MP zoom camera, Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro chip, and massive battery as shutdown reports continue to cloud the brand’s future.

Paulo Vargas     May 7