Category: Phones

There’s a strong case to be made for Google Maps being the single best smartphone app around. Yes, even on iPhone. Since it launched on mobile in 2008, Google has spent the past two decades improving its mapping service, with new features, visual overhauls, and, of course, the introduction of AI…. Check out the original…

Read More “I’m a Google Maps power user — here are 10 tips and features I can’t live without” »

2026 is shaping up to be a landmark year for football. With the World Cup kicking off in June, momentum is already building. The sport dominates social media, watching a big game has become a cultural ritual, and football’s influence has spread well beyond the pitch into fashion and lifestyle…. Check out the original article:…

Read More “TORRAS is bringing the spirit of football culture to your phone case” »

The iPhone 17 and iPhone Air fill out the middle of Apple’s current smartphone lineup, as they’re both more expensive than the iPhone 17e but cheaper than the iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max. Of the two, the iPhone Air commands the highest price tag, but it’s actually a worse phone in some…

Read More “iPhone 17 vs iPhone Air: do you want specs or style?” »

I’d never have associated Verizon with Mother’s Day, but the carrier has just listed a special on the Samsung Galaxy S26 that’s easily one of the best promotions yet on the device. I still don’t know what it has to do with Mother’s Day, but I’m certainly not complaining. The deal in question not only…

Read More “Verizon deal includes not one, not two, but four Galaxy S26 on a super cheap unlimited plan — and you don’t have to trade” »

Over the last few years, our list of the best Android phones has featured a smaller and smaller array of brands. That’s not because we’re biased towards particular companies; it’s just that some of our favorite manufacturers have been winding down operations. The last Nokia phone I reviewed was in 2022, the same goes for…

Read More “OnePlus is reportedly merging with Realme and ‘evaluating’ its future — but I’m convinced that this is fantastic news for Android fans” »

It’s been a while since we’ve seen Verizon bundle in freebies alongside the latest phones, but the carrier has just brought back one of its best deals ever. Right now, you can get an Apple Watch Series 11 and iPad (A16) alongside an iPhone 17 with a new line on any of the carrier’s myPlan…

Read More “One of Verizon’s best-ever deals returns with a huge Apple bundle — get an iPhone 17, iPad, and Apple Watch included with a new line” »

Connecticut is proposing a legal ban on cell phone use during the school day If passed, this law will see the state join 35 others in having cell phone restriction laws at school Studies and surveys largely seem to show cell phone bans as having a positive impact, but parents and lawmakers are mixed on…

Read More “Connecticut lawmakers approve bill for cell phone ban in schools — but critics argue that having different rules for adults and students is ‘not good role modeling at all’” »

The Samsung Galaxy S27 Ultra could have one less camera than its predecessor Reportedly, the 3x telephoto is being ditched That would leave it with just a 5x optical zoom for telephoto shots, assuming no other changes are made Samsung’s Galaxy Ultra phones have long been top options for telephoto photography, helped in part by…

Read More “The Samsung Galaxy S27 Ultra is tipped to ditch its predecessor’s 3x telephoto camera, fueling rumors of an iPhone-style redesign” »

Honor 600 Pro: Two-minute review The Honor 600 Pro adopts a more premium look and feel compared to previous phones in the series, adding to the sensation that Honor is gunning harder than ever for the flagship brigade. Its new look has clearly (and some might say shamelessly) been influenced by the iPhone 17 Pro,…

Read More “Honor 600 Pro review: as iPhone-y as Android gets (but is that such a bad thing?)” »

British artist Fred again. . has made good on a promise to give concert attendees access to a Dropbox of videos and photos from his USB002 tour after discouraging the use of phones at the gigs — and the pics are so much better for it (just take a look at the example above)…. Check…

Read More “Should phones be banned from concerts? Fred Again’s tour has tapped into a global movement of people wanting to unplug at events that’s grown 567%, according to new data — and I want to know where you” »

Dreame debuted a pair of Aurora phones at Dreame Next The standard model boasts some impressive modular attachments The Lux designs look more like fashion statements than smartphones Following its rocket car debut on day 1, and its army of armed smart home appliances on day 2, Dreame Next day 3 has showcased a pair…

Read More “Dreame’s Aurora smartphones look like nothing I’ve ever seen — but will they ever see the light of day?” »

Igeekphone reported on April 30th that source @Evleaks posted a tweet on the X platform yesterday (April 29th), sharing a set of official promotional images that showcased three models of Motorola Razr 70 and Razr 70 Ultra, revealing the design details and color schemes of the new products. Based on the currently disclosed information, the…

Read More “The promotional image of Motorola Razr 70/Ultra foldable phone has been Revealed” »

Google is rolling out a pretty cool new AI-powered photo feature through a partnership with Motorola announced earlier today — and it’s one of those ideas that actually feels useful in real life. ‘Google Photos Wardrobe’ builds on something we’ve seen before with AI assistants: they’re at their best when they’re baked directly into apps…

Read More “I tried Google’s new AI wardrobe feature with Motorola’s Razr — and it turns your photos into a surprisingly useful digital closet full of outfits” »

While Samsung is still the established leader of folding phones — you know, the ones that go from a regular candy bar-style phone to a tablet-sized screen when you open them — the category has slowly gotten more crowded. In the US, it’s mostly been a battle between Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold line and Google’s…

Read More “I went hands-on with the Motorola Razr Fold, and it feels like Moto’s excellent flip phone formula finally scaled up” »

Neverness to Everness has launched for PC, PlayStation 5, and mobile It’s a free-to-play open-world game with a huge city to explore It features a wanted level, customizable cars, and more Craving some open-world action ahead of the Grand Theft Auto 6 launch later this year? This new free PlayStation 5 game should be on…

Read More “A GTA 6 competitor just launched with customizable cars and a wanted level system — it’s even free on PS5” »

Google Messages users are noticing vanishing chats on Samsung Galaxy phones It appears to be a re-indexing issue following the shutdown of Samsung Messages in favor of Google Messages The issue is still ongoing, but a Google expert has offered tips to fix it Google Messages users have spotted a bug that’s randomly deleting old…

Read More “‘It disappeared right in front of my eyes’: Some Google Messages users are fuming after a bug erased some of their most prized chats — here’s what a Google product expert recommends doing” »