Category: Phones
I just proved the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra screen is slightly dimmer than the S25 Ultra — but it doesn’t make me love it any less
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is unquestionably a brilliant flagship smartphone with a powerful, AI-ready processor, excellent cameras, a splendid design, and feature highlights like Super Steady Video and Privacy display. However, it’s that last bit that may be responsible for a rather surprising S26 Ultra issue: the screen is ever-so-slightly dimmer than the S25…
I love the MacBook Neo and its wild colors — but Apple missed a big trick with the iPhone 17e
The MacBook Neo and iPhone 17e are cut from the same cloth. Both devices were announced at the same event on March 4, both represent the entry point into their respective product ecosystems, and both — remarkably — start at just $599 / £599 / AU$999. We also know that iPhones work seamlessly with MacBooks,…
‘It’s making me nauseous’: some users are complaining about the Galaxy S26 Ultra’s Privacy Display
The Galaxy S26 Ultra comes with a new Privacy Display Some users are complaining that it causes eye strain and nausea Other Galaxy S226 Ultra owners aren’t seeing any issues Samsung’s 2026 flagship phone earned plenty of praise in our Galaxy S26 Ultra review, but we’re seeing a significant volume of complaints concerning one of…
T-Mobile’s best deal of the year (so far) is still available — get the stunning Galaxy S26 Ultra for free without a trade
The latest Samsung Galaxy S26 series may now be past the initial preorder window, but surprisingly, many of the best launch deals at T-Mobile are still available. If you missed the early rush, there’s still a good chance to take advantage of the carrier’s strongest promotions. The standout promotion remains the deal on the stunning…
Google is adding major optimizations to Android to make your phone run faster and improve battery life
New efficiency upgrades are coming to Android Google is promising faster speeds and longer battery life Updates are being tested for Android 15, 16, and 17 Good news if you’ve got an Android phone: Google is pushing out a major optimization update that should mean your device runs faster and and lasts longer between battery…
iPhone 17e vs iPhone 17: which entry-level Apple phone is best for you?
Apple’s iPhone 17 lineup is now complete, with the iPhone 17e having joined the base iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Pro, and iPhone 17 Pro Max on store shelves. A direct successor to the iPhone 16e, the iPhone 17e is intended to be an affordable, no-frills entry point into the iPhone ecosystem, but how does it…
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Meet the phone with a built-in GoPro — Android’s new convergence king comes with a pop-out action camera
The Ulefone RugOne Xsnap 7 has a unique party trick It comes with an action camera you can take out and use separately The phone is scheduled to launch in the middle of 2026 There’s a case to be made that the best phones are somewhat lacking in terms of innovation these days, but that’s…
‘He is a once-in-a-thousand-years kind of person’: Tim Cook explains how the Steve Jobs reality distortion field convinced him to join Apple
Here’s a surprising fact: CEO Tim Cook has now been with Apple longer than its iconic co-founder and former CEO, the late Steve Jobs, which means it’s now conceivable that the person with the greatest influence on what the Cupertino tech giant has become in 50 years and what it will be in the next…
I tested the iPhone 17e, and it’s an even better budget iPhone thanks to more storage, faster performance, and a smarter camera
Apple iPhone 17e: Two-Minute Review The Apple iPhone 17e isn’t a total reinvention of Apple’s budget iPhone — rather, it’s a refinement of the formula introduced by the Apple iPhone 16e. That phone did the heavy lifting by modernizing the design and retiring the Home button that defined the Apple iPhone SE (3rd generation); the…
Forget the Samsung Galaxy S26 — the still-great Galaxy S25 is currently $450 off at Mint Mobile
Interested in the Galaxy S26 but don’t want to spend big on your plan? The prepaid carrier Mint Mobile has a great option for Samsung fans this week. The well-known prepaid carrier is currently offering new customers a fantastic $250 discount on the slightly older Galaxy S25, plus the option to trade in an old…
