Category: Phones
Samsung just set the date for its first Galaxy Unpacked of 2026 — and all signs point to the Galaxy S26 with plenty of Galaxy AI
Samsung has set its next Galaxy Unpacked event for February 25, 2026 The Galaxy S26 lineup is expected to be unveiled at the event Galaxy AI will once again be a major focus After months of rumors and speculation, Samsung has finally locked in the date for its first Galaxy Unpacked event of 2026 –…
Hate WhatsApp on Android? Try my picks for 5 great alternatives
Whether you understandably want to uncouple from Meta or you have beef with WhatsApp itself, there are lots of alternative messaging apps you could use instead. Many of these have a similar feature set to WhatsApp, but they do enough different and in some cases better that they’re worth considering as alternatives. So below, in…
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Siri’s new Gemini-powered brain is almost here – find out how to try it in iOS 26.4 this month
iOS 26. 4’s first developer beta will reportedly launch in 2-3 weeks This is where we should see the first parts of Siri’s Gemini-overhaul The first public beta will probably land in late February or early March, with the finished version probably launching in late March or early April It’s fair to say that there’s…
4 Phones With A Longer-Lasting Battery Than The Samsung Galaxy S25+
Samsung’s Galaxy S25+ is one of the best Android smartphones available. It offers significant improvements over the base Galaxy S25 and runs on the same Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset as the top-tier Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra, making it a solid enough choice at its $999 MSRP. However, while there are a lot of great…
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This Anker battery pack solved my battery anxiety — and it’s been purchased 3,000 times in the past month
Whether I’m heading into the city for the day or embarking on a long-haul flight, beyond my iPhone, AirPods, and other core pieces of tech, I always bring something to keep those devices powered. Even if I know there will probably be an outlet nearby, a battery pack has become a trusted part of my…
The iPhone 17e could land ‘imminently’, with no price rise – but it might not be much of an upgrade
The iPhone 17e will reportedly land “imminently” It’s also said to stick at its predecessor’s $599 starting price However, aside from a new chipset and MagSafe it might not have many upgrades There could be both good and bad news for Apple’s upcoming mid-ranger, as the latest leak suggests it will land very soon, and…
Here’s how I optimize my iPhone’s battery life to make it last longer
While smartphone battery life has somewhat got better over the years, it has improved a lot more slowly than most other elements of phones. So if you’re anything like me you’ll still be looking for ways to maximize the life of your device. Over on Android, we’re starting to see promising silicon-carbon batteries that pack…
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AT&T is taking the fight to Verizon and T-Mobile with the strongest pair of iPhone deals I’ve seen at the carrier yet
As someone who covers the best cell phone deals all year round, it’s usually Verizon and T-Mobile that get the share of the coverage. Put simply, these two carriers tend to offer the most competitive promotions for new and existing customers alike. Right now, however, AT&T is definitely offering some of the best deals –…
The Trump phone seems to be real after all – and we just got our best look yet at it
The Trump T1 gets shown off in a new interview Trump Mobile execs have been talking to The Verge A launch is still planned for sometime later this year It was way back in June that the Trump T1 phone was announced by Trump Mobile, part of President Donald Trump’s sprawling business empire, and we’d…
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Have your say: tell me what you want from the Samsung Galaxy S26
We’re almost certainly only a few weeks away from the launch of the Samsung Galaxy S26 family, with the next Galaxy Unpacked likely to be held on February 25. Yet despite this set to be one of the larger phone launches of the year, given Samsung’s position in the phone market and as a maker…
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From MagSafe to a Dynamic Island and beyond, how likely are these iPhone 17e rumors?
With the iPhone 16e having landed last February, we could be set to get the iPhone 17e imminently – and in fact a new release date rumor puts forward an exact date later this month that we might see it. That’s not the only new iPhone 17e tip though, as we’ve additionally heard other claims…
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Is Starlink really making a phone? Elon Musk says no, but hints at a ‘different device’ with AI powers
Elon Musk has denied a report that SpaceX is building a phone However, Musk outlined his ideas of what a Starlink device could look like He added that future phones will be AI-first devices Elon Musk’s rocket firm SpaceX already has a fleet of Starlink satellites in orbit that provide internet connectivity around the world….
