Category: Phones

I’m an iOS loyalist – here’s why Android has never tempted me to switch

There’s no doubt about it: Android offers a fantastic ecosystem with some of the best phones and best tablets money can buy. When you opt for products powered by Google’s operating system, you’ll find devices that cover just about every need imaginable, from budget-friendly phones to feature-rich powerhouses. It’s also a highly customizable system that…

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I used greyscale on my Android phone to reduce my screen time – here’s what happened, and how you can too

As smartphones have become more popular, they’ve brought with them a growing problem: controlling screen time is difficult no matter who you are and how you use your phone. With social media tuned to keep your attention, the dangers of doomscrolling your way through the night are all too apparent. It’s understandable too: open up…

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Apple is rumored to be working on haptic buttons for the iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch

Haptic buttons are predicted for Apple devices They’re more durable and more customizable It’s unlikely we’ll see them on the iPhone 17 Haptic buttons (also known as solid-state buttons) don’t physically move – they just give your fingers feedback in the form of vibrations to simulate a click. Apple uses them for its MacBook trackpads,…

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I used the Samsung 25W 10,000mAh Wireless Battery Pack for wireless charging, and while it works well, there are cheaper and smaller alternatives out there

Samsung 25W 10,000mAh Wireless Battery Pack: review The Samsung 25W 10,000mAh Wireless Battery Pack is a power bank designed for charging Galaxy and other small devices. It has quite a sleek design with an organic-looking finish, emphasized by the beige colorway of my unit, which is mottled for a pebble-like appearance. It also feels quite…

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It’s official, Android users: Instagram is draining your battery, but there’s now a fix

Google confirms that Instagram for Android is draining excessive battery power compared to similar apps The issue apparently lies with the standard Instagram app Google’s advisory urges users to fix the issue by updating their app Think your Android smartphone’s battery life has been dropping faster than normal recently? The culprit may have been identified….

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I tested the Anker 20,000mAh 87W Power Bank and it has plenty of power, but it might be too much for some

Anker 20,000mAh 87W Power Bank: review The Anker 20K 87W power bank has a large capacity and power output, as well as an inbuilt USB-C cable for ease of use. It’s a sleek-looking brick, although it’s quite big. Thankfully, it’s not too thick or too heavy, both of which help to make it more portable…

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Google is preparing a big customization upgrade for your Pixel phone with Android 16 – and it could land very soon

Pixel phones could soon support themes, according to new code It lets customizations be applied more quickly The feature may arrive with Android 16 After showcasing the big update at Google I/O 2025 earlier this month, Google is all set to launch Android 16 in the coming days, at least as far as Pixel phones…

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An official Nothing Phone 3 teaser just arrived, though it may be dropping a signature feature

Nothing has teased its Phone 3 flagship The traditional glyphs are apparently going away A July launch is expected We’ve been told that the Nothing Phone 3 is landing in July, but we don’t know much more about it than that – except for a couple of intriguing new teasers that have just been posted…

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