Category: Phones
5 Android 17 features that could be announced at Google’s pre-I/O Android reveal — including Motion Assist and app locking
Google has announced the date of the next Android Show It’s being held on May 12 at 10am PT / 1pm ET / 6PM BST, which is 3am AEDT on May 13 Google claims “this is going to be one of the biggest years for Android yet” Android could be in for some big changes…
iOS 27 could let you add custom passes to Apple Wallet, which might spell the end for physical cards
iOS 26. 5 could launch imminently, and it includes end-to-end encrypted RCS messaging It also includes Suggested Places in Apple Maps and a new wallpaper Later this year, with iOS 27, Apple Wallet might get support for custom passes There are some big features coming to iOS this year, and some of them could arrive…
I’m a Google Maps power user — here are 10 tips and features I can’t live without
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…
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TORRAS is bringing the spirit of football culture to your phone case
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:…
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iPhone 17 vs iPhone Air: do you want specs or style?
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…
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Verizon deal includes not one, not two, but four Galaxy S26 on a super cheap unlimited plan — and you don’t have to trade
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…
OnePlus is reportedly merging with Realme and ‘evaluating’ its future — but I’m convinced that this is fantastic news for Android fans
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…
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
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…
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’
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…
The Samsung Galaxy S27 Ultra is tipped to ditch its predecessor’s 3x telephoto camera, fueling rumors of an iPhone-style redesign
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…
Honor 600 Pro review: as iPhone-y as Android gets (but is that such a bad thing?)
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,…
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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
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…
