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There Aren't a Lot of Reasons to Get Excited About a New Amazon Smartphone
The company is reportedly building a new AI-powered mobile device. If Amazon follows through on the plan, experts warn it would be next to impossible to break into a crowded market.
iOS 26.4: Top 10 New Features Coming to Your iPhone
iOS 26.4 isn't the major update with new Siri features that we hoped for, but there are some useful quality of life improvements, and a little bit of fun with an AI playlist generator and new emoji characters. Playlist Playground - Apple Music has a Playlist Playground option that lets you generate playlists from text-based descriptions. You can include moods, feelings, activities, or make up something entirely nonsensical and let the AI figure out what you mean.
Apple Has Unveiled 9 New Products This Month
Apple has unveiled a whopping nine new products so far this March, including an iPhone 17e, iPad Air models with the M4 chip, MacBook Air models with the M5 chip, MacBook Pro models with M5 Pro and M5 Max chips, the all-new MacBook Neo, an updated Studio Display, a higher-end Studio Display XDR, AirPods Max 2, and Nike Powerbeats Pro 2.
Your new Galaxy S26 phone has a secret webcam superpower
Samsung's making it easy to use your Galaxy S26 phone as a high-quality webcam for your PC.
iOS 26.4 will automatically turn on strict security feature for all iPhones
iOS 26.4 is the next big iPhone release, and Apple plans to enable a key security feature by default in the update: Stolen Device Protection.
Sorry, Amazon, you couldn't pick a worse time to bring a phone to market: IDC analyst
: The market is contracting
Amazon is reportedly developing an AI-centric smartphone
Amazon's second smartphone could forego an app store.
iOS 26.4 adds brand new widgets for your iPhone’s Home Screen
iOS 26.4 comes packed with many new features, including brand new Ambient Music widgets that can be added to the iPhone’s Home Screen.
Apple to Launch More New Hardware This April
Apple isn't done yet. After announcing seven new products in March – including the iPhone 17e, iPad Air, MacBook Air, MacBook Pro, MacBook Neo, Studio Display, and Studio Display XDR – the company has one more launch on the books in the coming weeks (as far as we know, at least). AirPods Max 2 go up for pre-order on March 25, with availability beginning in early April.
iPhone Fold Leak: Apple Finally Perfects the ‘Zero-Crease’ Display
Apple's iPhone Fold is tipped for a Fall 2026 launch. Discover the new 7.8-inch crease-free OLED screen, A20 Pro chip, and $1,999.
Towards responsible AI for mental health and well-being: experts chart a way forward
On 29 January 2026, WHO‑supported experts met at a TU Delft workshop to address the rapid, largely untested use of generative AI for mental health support. Participants warned of risks to well‑being, especially for young people, and called for stronger governance.
Samsung is bringing AirDrop to Galaxy phones soon
Starting with the Galaxy S26, AirDrop compatibility is coming to Samsung phones, rolling out through software updates. Samsung’s mobile boss Choi Won-joon just confirmed it publicly at a press briefing in Japan. AirDrop has always been the ecosystem glue that people actually feel. People stick with iPhones because their friends all tap a button for […]
iPhone 18 Pro set to arrive this year, and here are 3 upgrades I'm most excited for
Go for Pro or face the Fold?
Exclusive: Amazon plans smartphone comeback more than a decade after Fire Phone flop
In 2014, Amazon introduced its first smartphone, hoping to take on Apple and Samsung. Instead, the Fire Phone - overseen directly by founder Jeff Bezos - was scrapped in barely over a year, one of Amazon’s highest-profile flops.
10 tried-and-true methods to stay off your phone, according to our readers
We asked our audience to share the creative ways they limit their own phone use. They range from the practical (keep your phone in another room) to the creative (pair your phone with a fun paperback).
The iPhone Fold could blow away the Galaxy Z Fold 8 on Apple’s very first try
Five reasons why Apple's foldable could be the one to beat
Hermès Now Sells $1,250+ MagSafe Chargers Wrapped in Calfskin Leather
Luxury brand Hermès has a new series of MagSafe-compatible chargers for the iPhone and Apple Watch, with prices that are higher than the cost of an iPhone 17 Pro Max. The $1,250 Paddock Solo Charger is a magnetic charger that works with a single device, while the $1,750 Paddock Duo can charge an Apple Watch and iPhone at the same time. The $1,750 Paddock Yoyo is also a dual charger, but it has a USB-C cable that wraps around the charger for travel purposes.
Rumor: iPhone Fold may launch months after iPhone 18 Pro
Apple is widely expected to unveil its first iPhone with a foldable display this year. However, the rumored iPhone Fold...
Analyst: Foldable iPhone Likely to Ship in December, iPhone 18 Plus is Possible Next Year
In a research note for investment bank Barclays earlier this month, Apple analyst Tim Long said his supply chain sources mentioned the possibility of the iPhone 18 base model being announced in March next year, rather than in September this year. This split launch has been widely rumored by multiple sources in recent months. More interestingly, Long dropped two unique pieces of information.
Hermès doesn’t include a power adapter with its $5,150 charging case
You can charge your Apple Watch and iPhone for the cost of three MacBook Pros.
Apple Urges iPhone Users Running Outdated iOS Versions to Update Immediately
Apple today urged iPhone users who are running iOS 13 or iOS 14 to upgrade to iOS 15 to protect themselves from being hacked through malicious web content. In a support document, Apple highlights recent reports about hacking tools that are effective against older versions of iOS. Hackers are using iOS exploit kits known as "Coruna" and "DarkSword," which can take advantage of vulnerabilities in iOS 13 through iOS 17.2.1.
Hermès made a $5K leather MagSafe Duo charging case for iPhone and Apple Watch
Apple may be out of the leather business for environmental reasons, but its partner Hermès is far from it. The...
Phone trade-ins paid out $6.4B in 2025 as Android users kept their phones longer than iPhone users
People appear to be holding on to their Android devices longer – even longer than iPhone users during a year...
I’ve been using the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro for a week, and it’s absolutely brilliant
Since its announcement earlier this month, I’ve been pretty excited for the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro’s debut and, after using...
Google Maps could soon get a long-overdue upgrade that replaces WhatsApp and Google Messages for location ...
Sharing your location has never felt this simple and fast.
DarkSword iOS Exploit Kit Uses 6 Flaws, 3 Zero-Days for Full Device Takeover
DarkSword exploit targets iOS 18.4–18.7 using 6 flaws and 3 zero-days, enabling rapid data theft from iPhones across multiple countries.
This Google Maps update could change how you share your location
The new method is simpler and more obvious.
Tim Cook on iPhone's Future: 'There's So Much Left That We Can Do'
In an interview with Nikias Molina at New York's Grand Central Terminal last week, Apple's CEO Tim Cook briefly commented on the future of the iPhone. "There's so much left that we can do with the iPhone," said Cook. "I think it's going to continue to be the center of people's digital lives".
Apple: iPhone users should update software amid hacking campaigns
Russian intelligence, Chinese cybercriminals and others are hacking phones that haven't installed September's update, researchers say.
Millions of iPhones hit by hackers using new DarkSword spyware
The exploit doesn't even require anything to be downloaded on a victim's iPhone.
A new iPhone hacking tool puts some iOS 18 users at risk
Google and its cybersecurity research partners have discovered a new hack called "DarkSword" that can instantly access data from iPhones running iOS 18.
Nothing CEO Carl Pei says smartphone apps will disappear as AI agents take their place
Nothing CEO Carl Pei says AI agents will eventually replace apps, shifting smartphones toward systems that understand intent and act on a user's behalf.
iOS 26.4 fixes iPhone keyboard accuracy, here's how
Apple confirms iOS 26.4 improves keyboard accuracy by fixing a bug that caused missed keystrokes during fast typing.
iOS 26.4 Fixes iPhone Keyboard Accuracy Bug
The iOS 26.4 update that Apple plans to release as soon as next week includes improvements for the built-in iOS keyboard. In its notes for the software, Apple says iOS 26.4 offers "improved keyboard accuracy when typing quickly". There was a bug in iOS that caused some characters to be missed when a user was typing quickly. The character appeared to be tapped in the keyboard, but was ultimately not inserted.
Apple highlights 13 enhancements coming to iPhone with iOS 26.4
Apple has released the first iOS 26.4 RC build, highlighting 13 enhancements coming to your iPhone, and that means three...
iPhone 18 rumors say Pro models will get exclusive camera upgrade
iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max are coming, and rumors indicate they’ll get at least one exclusive camera upgrade: a larger aperture Telephoto.
Galaxy S26 Review: a battery boost for the super-light AI phone
The Galaxy S26 gets a slightly bigger screen, a bigger battery and a faster processor, but it's also pricier now.
iPhone 18 Pro Launching Later This Year With These 12 New Features
While the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max are not expected to launch for another six months or so, there are already plenty of rumors about the devices. It was initially reported that the iPhone 18 Pro models would have fully under-screen Face ID, with only a front camera visible in the top-left corner of the screen. However, the latest rumors indicate that only one Face ID component will be moved under the screen on the devices, which will result in merely a smaller Dynamic Island.
Researchers uncover iPhone spyware capable of penetrating millions of devices
A powerful software exploit capable of penetrating and stealing information from potentially hundreds of millions of Apple iPhones was planted on dozens of websites in Ukraine in recent weeks, researchers said on Wednesday.
Russians caught stealing personal data from Ukrainians with new advanced iPhone hacking tools
A suspected group of Russian government hackers was caught targeting Ukrainians with new iPhone hacking tools designed for espionage and potentially to steal crypto.
Hundreds of Millions of iPhones Can Be Hacked With a New Tool Found in the Wild
A powerful iPhone-hacking technique known as DarkSword has been discovered in use by Russian hackers. It can take over devices running iOS 18 that simply visit infected websites.
Google might be undoing some controversial changes to the Photos app
Google is testing a new layout for the photo editing tools, reversing some of the controversial changes it implemented last year.
That major MediaTek security flaw may have affected more Android phones than initially reported
Security firm Trustonic has pushed back on claims that its software is vulnerable on MediaTek chips.
Spigen's New AirPods Pro 3 Case Is Modeled After the Original Macintosh Mouse
Accessory maker Spigen this week expanded its lineup of case options that are designed to look like vintage Apple Macs. The clever new Classic LS AirPods Pro 3 Case resembles a the iconic Apple Macintosh mouse, so it goes well with Spigen's Mac-style iPhone cases. Priced at $25 from Amazon, the case features the stone color that was used for the Classic Macintosh, along with a gray mouse button.
Rumor: iPhone 19e may bring ProMotion display
Apple is at least considering it, according to a new report. It’s been less than a week since the iPhone 17e was announced, but we’re already getting our...
iPhone 17e Teardown Shows How Apple Made It An Effortless Process To Add MagSafe Charging To The iPhone 16e In A Few Minutes
A teardown performed by iFixit shows that the iPhone 17e is easy to get into and how you can added MagSafe charging to the iPhone 16e
Flickering Pixel 10 Pro display glitch is driving users absolutely crazy, and it's hard to unsee
A very annoying screen glitch is causing a flickering rectangle to appear on some Pixel 10 Pro displays.
iFixit Tears Down the iPhone 17e, Discovers MagSafe Upgrade Path for iPhone 16e Owners
Repair site iFixit today took apart the iPhone 17e, which is the new low-cost iPhone that Apple launched last Wednesday. The iPhone 17e is almost identical to the iPhone 16e in design, but it does include a MagSafe back panel that supports MagSafe and faster Qi charging than the iPhone 16e. When disassembling the iPhone 17e, iFixit found that the MagSafe panel for the device is the same size as the panel for the 16e, and the two are interchangeable.
iFixit teardown shows iPhone 17e back panel can add MagSafe to iPhone 16e
After opening up the MacBook Neo a few days ago, iFixit is back with a full teardown of the new...
Trombone emoji designed by Maryland students headed to iPhones everywhere
The trombone emoji designed by a group of Maryland students is headed to iPhones everywhere.
Samsung admits Galaxy S26 Ultra’s screen quality is slightly hindered by Privacy Display
The Galaxy S26 Ultra is a very good phone, with the new Privacy Display easily being its best new feature....
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra review: Private and performant
If you want to spend $1,300 on a phone, it might as well be this one.
Samsung stops selling $2,899 TriFold phone after just three months
Samsung Electronics Co. is winding down sales of its Galaxy Z TriFold smartphone after roughly three months on the market, suggesting the $2,899 device was always intended as more of a technological showcase than a cornerstone of the company’s mobile lineup.
Apple and Nike team up for a new Powerbeats Pro 2 colorway
The Nike Special Edition gives the familiar earphones a shoe-inspired paint job.
The semi-official Galaxy A57 shows itself with a price hike
A Thai vendor might've already listed the phone accidentally.
How a phone call with Jordan Davis persuaded Arnold Ebiketie to join Eagles
The Eagles signed Arnold Ebiketie in free agency after Ebiketie prioritized football fit and landed in Philly.
Samsung finally responds to complaints about the Galaxy S26 Ultra's headline feature, but the explanation ...
The feature is definitely not as perfect as you would expect.
Samsung to Stop Selling $2,899 TriFold Phone After Three Months
Samsung Electronics Co. is winding down sales of its Galaxy Z TriFold smartphone after roughly three months on the market, suggesting the $2,899 device was always intended as more of a technological showcase than a cornerstone of the company’s mobile lineup.
A new era for understanding mental health with smartphone-derived digital traces
Nature Health - Smartphones offer a way to understand our lives and health through digital tracing, but trust, transparency and value of information exchange need to be preserved — which is...
Samsung Is Reportedly Offering Refunds So That Galaxy S26 Ultra Owners Do No Return Their Phones
A netizen has just discovered a grift for the ages, provided that you are the not-so-proud owner of a Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra smartphone.
Samsung allegedly launches Galaxy A37 and A57; pricing is turning heads
It turns out that Samsung has silently unveiled the Galaxy A37 and A57 in Thailand, with the pricing is the first thing that makes you stop scrolling. The Galaxy A57 5G and Galaxy A37 5G are now official in Thailand, via droidsans. The two phones look like typical yearly upgrades to the A series. In reality, […]
Anbernic’s Next Handheld Might Flip the Script With a Rotating Screen
Anbernic may be preparing a rotating-screen handheld that mixes smartphone nostalgia with a bold new design and a fresh twist on Android gaming.
Apple acquires video editing company MotionVFX to boost subscribers
Apple is buying MotionVFX in part to help the iPhone maker attract more subscribers to its creator tools.
Samsung Galaxy Forever lets you use Galaxy S26 for a year at half the price
Samsung has introduced the Galaxy Forever program for the Galaxy S26 series in India. It makes buying these phones easier.
Apple’s AirPods Max 2 bring H2 chip, boosted ANC in April for $549
Apple's over-head headphones gets an update after over five years.
Trump threatens to ‘knock the hell out of’ Iran's Kharg Island in impromptu phone call with PBS News
The comments came during a three-minute phone call Monday morning with PBS News' Liz Landers, while the president was attending what he described as a “very important meeting” on the Iran war.
Are Cellphones Harmful to My Health?
For older adults, excessive smartphone time can fuel anxiety, isolation and even physical pain
Apple quietly launches AirPods Max 2
The successor to its premium headphones cost $549 and are launching with enhanced active noise cancellation, the H2 chip, live translation, better sound quality, and more.
Just 24 minutes of specially designed music could significantly reduce anxiety
A clinical trial found that listening to specially designed music with auditory beat stimulation can significantly reduce anxiety. Among several listening lengths tested, a 24-minute session delivered the biggest benefits, easing both mental and physical symptoms of anxiety. The results suggest there may be an ideal “dose” of therapeutic music that works quickly without requiring long listening sessions.
Oppo, OnePlus, and Vivo officially announce smartphone price increase in China
Rising RAM and semiconductor costs are pushing Chinese smartphone brands to adjust their pricing. Oppo, OnePlus, Vivo, and iQoo are among the latest to announce price hikes across multiple devices in China.
The Galaxy S26 Ultra has a major display flaw that cheap Android phones solved years ago
Forget the Galaxy S26 Ultra's Privacy Display — I wish Samsung would finally care about PWM dimming and eye comfort features.
Soap operas, reimagined
The fastest-growing entertainment format in America does not live on Netflix or network television. It lives on your phone
Galaxy A37 and A57 unboxing and hands-on leak ahead of launch
Samsung hasn’t unveiled the Galaxy A37 and Galaxy A57 yet, but someone has already unboxed the phone and had hands-on experience. Galaxy A37 and A57 unboxing and hands-on videos leak on TikTok (via @VerdeSelvans/X). The clips expose the design of both phones and first look at the software. The retail box features the model name […]
Motorola Razr+ is just $399 right now – the first time it’s been worth buying
A pretty insane deal on Motorola’s mid-tier Razr+ foldable brings the cost of the usually $1,000 flip phone down to...
Leaked Samsung Galaxy Z Wide Fold specs show marginal upgrades over Galaxy Z Fold 7
The Galaxy Z Wide Fold will have to mostly rely on its wide-folding design for novelty, as the hardware isn't anything we haven't seen before.
Integrating brain workouts into health care could save billions in dementia care
The growing research on brain health is a good reminder that while our phones might offer a quick dopamine hit, real engagement offers a much bigger reward.
Samsung’s Galaxy Buds 4 Pro are the choice — if you have a Galaxy phone
Top choice if you have the right Galaxy device.
Foldable iPhone prices are almost impossible to believe
The foldable iPhone is going to cost the same as its biggest rival. How is that even possible?
Deals: Galaxy S26 series now available, S25 and Pixel 10 models on sale
With the pre-orders over, you now have to pay full price for a 512GB S26 phone - previously, you could get it at the price of a 256GB unit.
Everyone Now Has Trump’s Phone Number
The president’s personal iPhone has been lighting up.
A smartphone app can help men last longer in bed
In a randomised trial, men who experience premature ejaculation benefitted from using an app to learn techniques for extending intercourse
10+ New Features Coming in iOS 27
We're only three months away from Apple's WWDC 2026 event, which will see the company unveil iOS 27. With the fully revamped version of Siri possibly delayed until September, iOS 27 is shaping up to be the update we wanted iOS 26 to be. There will be new Apple Intelligence features, updates for the iPhone Fold, and more, with the latest rumors summarized below.
Galaxy S26 Ultra display causing eye strain and headache; Samsung is apparently investigating
Are Galaxy S26 Ultra eye strain and headache reports real or just noise? Privacy Display is the headline feature of the new Ultra phone; it’s a great invention, but hit with a slew of complaints that almost every Samsung flagship does. The new Privacy Display is supposed to be the hero feature on the S26 […]
iOS 26.4 adds three new ways to customize your iPhone
iOS 26.4 is launching soon and bringing a lot of new features, including three new ways to customize your iPhone. Here’s what’s new.
iPhone Fold’s crease-free display is about to hit major milestone, per leaker
The iPhone Fold is six months away from launching, and according to a new leak, its crease-free display will soon hit a major milestone.
iPhone Fold: 5 Things We Learned This Week About Apple's Foldable
It's been a big week for foldable iPhone rumors. In case you missed any of them, here are five developments that we've covered over the last few days. Apple is expected to launch the iPhone Fold this September. For everything else we know, be sure to check out our dedicated roundup.
World’s thinnest foldable phone is looking to challenge Samsung with a very striking price tag
The foldable phone race is heating up with Honor's latest Magic V6 contender, and it looks like a challenge to Samsung as the world's thinnest foldable phone
Samsung lists apps that work directly via satellite on Galaxy phones
Samsung has started listing apps that work directly via a satellite connection on compatible Galaxy phones in select countries and markets.
New iPhone Fold details include rumored RAM, storage, and pricing
The iPhone Fold is coming this fall, and new rumors today outline what to expect from included RAM, storage, and pricing.
New Qualcomm exploit chain brings bootloader unlocking freedom to Android flagships
A new exploit, dubbed "Qualcomm GBL exploit," is being chained with other exploits to bring bootloader unlocking to several flagship phones.
Samsung’s mobile division could see first-ever loss in a bleak smartphone market
As the smartphone market’s immediate future continues to look quite bleak, Samsung’s mobile division could apparently be facing its first-ever...
Italy GM Ned Colletti gets emotional over 'sports miracle' in WBC
Ned Colletti was back in his downtown Houston hotel room late Tuesday night, his voice hoarse, his eyes reddened, his heart pounding, and 250 text messages on his phone.
Google starts selling 3-in-1 charging dock for Pixel phones, Buds, and Pixel Watch 4
Google has started selling a couple of new Pixel accessories including a 3-in-1 charging dock for your phone, Buds, and...
Apple Says 'Hello' With New Instagram Account
Apple is already on Instagram, where it primarily shares photos and videos for its Shot on iPhone campaign, but the company is expanding its horizons. Apple today launched another Instagram account called Hello Apple (@helloapple), where it will share company news, stories, product marketing, and more. The account will showcase how Apple products inspire creativity and help to make a difference in everyday lives, and it will highlight work from Apple's creator community.
Share on Your Terms with Galaxy S26 Ultra
Experience the world’s first smartphone with a built-in privacy display
5 ways to resist the urge to keep looking at your phone
So you want to spend less time on your phone. How do you do that when it's designed to suck you in? Life Kit spoke to experts in behavioral science, psychology and technology for real-world advice.