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Google rolls out April Android Canary build with experimental features for Pixel devices
Google has just released the April Android Canary build with new experimental features for Pixel 8 and above.
Current Capital One Venture Business welcome bonus offer
The current bonus offer on the Capital One Venture Business provides new cardholders the chance to earn valuable Capital One miles. Here's what you need to know.
Oppo officially reveals Find X9 Ultra days before global launch
The Oppo Find X9 Ultra is an upcoming flagship smartphone set to launch globally on April 21. The company's official Weibo account has revealed the device's design ahead of launch, showcasing it in three color options.
My grandma got a smartphone at 80. It changed her life.
After my grandmother became hooked on YouTube Shorts, I realized it was more than entertainment — it was a glimpse of the life she missed.
Google and Samsung are improving Android's most useful feature
Notification management will soon be easier and more powerful
Samsung Confirms Bad Price News For Galaxy Phone Buyers
Samsung is raising prices for premium Galaxy phones that are months old. Bucking a long-held trend of smartphones dropping in price as they age.
'iPhone Ultra' Will Solve Two Key Problems
Apple reportedly plans to unveil a foldable iPhone in September, and the device will supposedly solve two problems with foldable smartphones. In case you missed it, a leaker on Chinese social media platform Weibo recently claimed that the foldable iPhone will be named "iPhone Ultra". According to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, the device will have improved screen quality and overall durability compared to competing foldables.
The compact camera is back… Why 2.4 million people are discovering that real buttons are outpacing smartphones in 2026
The point-and-shoot camera is back from the dead
TSMC Has Enabled Smartphone SoCs To Approach 5GHz Frequencies Thanks To Advanced Lithography; Huawei The Biggest Loser In All Of This
With the exception of Huawei, every smartphone chipset manufacturer who chose TSMC is now able to reach a clock speed of 5.00GHz
Samsung quietly increased the price of two Galaxy Z Fold 7 models
Maybe you’re tired of hearing about memory price hikes and the potential of increased smartphone prices. Well, it’s starting to...
iPod revival: Secondhand sales surge for Apple's digital musical player
The iPod is undergoing a revival, with secondhand sales surging. Young people in particular are drawn to its retro look and the focused music experience it offers, free from smartphone distractions.
iPhones accounted for 5 of the 10 best-selling smartphones in Q4 2025
The iPhone 17 lineup led the market in Q4 2025, with its core models taking the top three spots in the top 10 best-selling smartphones for the period.
Google Pixel bests iPhone and Samsung in repairability name-and-shame report
A new report calls out the top smartphone makers in the US for their poor device repairability scores, but Google...
‘Stop Texting’—Apple Changes iPhone After 15 Years
The FBI warned smartphone users to stop sending texts — here's what happens now.
Apple very cautious about iPhone Ultra sales; Samsung wins concession
A new report suggests Apple is being extremely cautious in its expectations of demand for its most expensive ever smartphone,...
Dimensity 9600 Pro To Bring Desktop-Level Performance To Smartphones With New Architecture & 5GHz Target Speed, At A Significant Trade-Off
A tipster states that MediaTek is bringing incredible performance gains with its Dimensity 9600 Pro, but there will be one major drawback to this move
Google Photos finally adds a feature users have been demanding for years
Google Photos is finally rolling out variable video playback speeds on Android, allowing users to adjust speeds from 0.25x to 2x.
FBI Warns iPhone And Android Users—Do Not Install These Apps
Check your smartphone now — these apps are dangerous and should be deleted.
Teardown of unreleased LG Rollable shows why rollable phones aren't a thing
LG almost released a rollable smartphone in 2021, and this is what it looked like inside.
LG killed its smartphones 5 years ago, but the ‘Rollable’ feels more real than ever [Video]
This past weekend was the 5-year anniversary of the death of LG’s smartphone business, and yet, we’re just now seeing...
‘Stop Texting’—Apple Changes iPhone After 15 Years
The FBI warned smartphone users to stop sending texts — here's what happens now.
I finally stopped letting my phone's default settings limit me, thanks to this little-known Android power utility
I can now see the bigger picture of why battery drain happens on the system level
FBI Warns iPhone And Android Users—Do Not Install These Apps
Check your smartphone now — these apps are dangerous and should be deleted.
FBI Warns iPhone And Android Users—Do Not Install These Apps
Check your smartphone now — these apps are dangerous and should be deleted.
Nearly launched LG Rollable smartphone reveals its innovative internals in teardown video
Even Samsung’s 2026 foldables pale in comparison. If LG had not decided to exit the smartphone business, we could have seen a first rollable smartphone as early as 2021, one that was already more innovative five years ago than anything the foldable phone segment has produced recently, as a teardown shows.
Netflix, CBS, ABC & NBC Cancel 11 Popular Shows in 2026
Here are some of the television programs on the chopping block in 2026.
How NASA approved the iPhone 17 Pro Max for the Artemis II space mission
Early images of the Artemis II launch showed an iPhone floating inside the spacecraft. Here's how Apple's smartphone got approved for spaceflight.
I thought I'd always use Chrome, until I tried this lightweight alternative
Everything feels faster on this minimal browser
Apple Is Dominating Smartphone Rivals To The Point Where Its Not Bothered To Change The iPhone 18 Appearance By Much, Says New Rumor
The iPhone 18 lineup is rumored to sport nearly the same appearance as the iPhone 17 series, according to one tipster
Galaxy S26 FE Is Up To 33% Slower Than Exynos 2600-Powered Galaxy S26 In Benchmark Leak, Highlighting Samsung’s Lack Of Interest In This Lineup
Samsung is once again treating its non-flagship smartphones with poor specifications, with the Galaxy S26 FE shipping with an inferior SoC
Your Galaxy's Weather app just got a facelift: Here is what's new
Samsung updated its Weather app to v1.7.30.8 with new UI icons and radar toggles. See what has changed for your Galaxy smartphone.
Xiaomi reveals how much smartphone costs have actually risen due to the DRAM crisis
For the first time, Xiaomi has commented specifically on the impact of the DRAM crisis, revealing the extent to which the rising costs of RAM and flash memory are affecting the production costs of a smartphone.
Your Samsung TV is getting a massive upgrade for free with Google Cast
Google Cast lands on Samsung TVs, and it’s not just for new models.
Vivo X300 Ultra at half price: Importing from China can be worth it
Just a few days after the official Vivo X300 Ultra launch event, it is becoming increasingly clear how fans of the ultimate Zeiss camera phone can save a lot of money. Anyone primarily looking for the best camera in a phone form factor and willing to live with some day-to-day limitations as a smartphone should go for the China version. Here is an overview of current import prices and some tips for dealing with a China phone.
Device Startup Nothing Technology Plans to Release AI Glasses Next Year
Nothing Technology Ltd. is working on artificial intelligence-enhanced smart glasses, looking to expand its lineup beyond smartphones and audio gear.
The Pixel 10a doesn't have a camera bump, and it's great
The Google Pixel 10a can lay flat on a table, but otherwise the company hasn't brought a ton of upgrades to its newest budget smartphone.
Apple CEO Says Get Off Your Phone (And Science Agrees With Him)
Smartphone dependence can have significant negative effects on both mental and physical health, which is why it's good to limit screen time to just a few hours.
'In On The Action': Fresno State student loses thousands due to sports betting addiction
What once required a trip to a casino is now available with a few taps on a smartphone, as Americans increasingly place sports bets anytime and anywhere.
The BlackBerry-Esque Smartphone With a Full Keyboard Just Launched on Kickstarter
This Android smartphone with a tactile QWERTY keyboard has already raised over $2.1 million.
Talking politics at work may support employee well‑being
Study challenges the conventional wisdom about avoiding talking politics at work, showing that it can sometimes benefit employee well-being.
An end to the battle between touchscreens and long fingernails is on the horizon
Anybody who has tried to use a smartphone or tablet with long nails knows that there's a learning curve. Rather than effortlessly tapping with a fingertip, you must awkwardly lay the pads of your fingers ...
Hackaday Links: March 22, 2026
On Friday, Reuters reported that Amazon is going to try to get into the smartphone game…again. The Fire Phone was perhaps Amazon’s biggest commercial misstep, and was only on the market…
ChatGPT Took a Science Exam Designed by College Professors and Scored a Low D, and That Should Worry You
Confident. Clear. But a new study suggests ChatGPT's polished tone might be masking something far more troubling about how it actually reasons.
Amazon developing new AI-driven smartphone years after Fire Phone flop: report
Amazon is reportedly developing an AI smartphone codenamed "Transformer" with Alexa integration over a decade after its failed Fire Phone launch.
Amazon developing new AI-driven smartphone years after Fire Phone flop: report
Amazon is reportedly developing an AI smartphone codenamed "Transformer" with Alexa integration over a decade after its failed Fire Phone launch.
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.
Amazon is reportedly developing an AI-centric smartphone
Amazon's second smartphone could forego an app store.
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.
This Google Maps update could change how you share your location
The new method is simpler and more obvious.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Are Cellphones Harmful to My Health?
For older adults, excessive smartphone time can fuel anxiety, isolation and even physical pain
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.
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
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.
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...
Share on Your Terms with Galaxy S26 Ultra
Experience the world’s first smartphone with a built-in privacy display
A smartphone and 3 minutes are all you need to test your heart health
Google is optimizing Android's core to make your phone feel faster
Google is introducing a new optimization trick to make the core of Android run faster by studying how phones are actually used.
Motorola just shipped the one hardware upgrade everyone wanted and Samsung was too afraid to touch
The Motorola Razr Fold does what Samsung wouldn't dare
Trade Your Smartphone for an ’80s-Style Digital Watch
These retro selections may have some new tricks, but they keep things comparatively simple.
Samsung’s Mammoth 20,000mAh Silicon-Carbon (Si/C) Smartphone Battery Fails At 960 Cycles
Samsung's experimentation with mammoth silicon-carbon (Si/C) battery cells continues even as the 20,000mAh cell proved to be dead end.
Galaxy S25 just got more interesting after Samsung confirmed this S26 camera feature
Samsung just confirmed it’s bringing the next-gen Virtual Aperture camera feature from the Galaxy S26 series to last year’s Galaxy S25 phones. Last month, Samsung unveiled the latest Camera and Gallery features that arrived in the new flagship smartphones. At that time, the camera in charge didn’t reveal which new features were being planned for […]
Google Pixel 11 Pro XL: Case leak points to design change
Months before the expected launch of the Google Pixel 11 Pro XL, an accessory manufacturer lists a protective case for the next-generation flagship smartphone, providing first hints about a design change.
Samsung and Google Pixel keep making the same phone case mistake
Smartphone cases are something we all use, but I don’t get why Samsung and Google keep making the same annoying...
Weekly deals: iPhone 17e, new iPad Air, MacBook Neo, plus new MacBook Air and Pro
It was a week of major announcements from Apple that may shake up the smartphone, tablet and laptop markets. This can’t be a coincidence – Apple picked the...
Meet the microdramas drawing in viewers — and creating entertainment jobs in Canada
Packed with revenge tropes and high-drama plots, microdramas are served up in one- to two-minute chunks in a vertical aspect ratio, straight to your smartphone. Producers say it's the “future” of the entertainment industry, but fans and unions still have issues with the quality, and how performers will be protected.
US state laws push age checks into the operating system
: Bad legislation, but an especially big headache for FOSS
Why Accel Entertainment Stock Accelerated Higher Today
The distributed gaming operator reported a solid fourth quarter.
Galaxy A37 and A57 leak demonstrates how bad smartphone prices will be this year
Samsung’s mid-range devices appear to come with hefty price increases
Apple launches iPhone 17e at $599, boosts base storage
Apple today launched iPhone 17e, its more affordable smartphone model that starts at a price of $599 with 256 gigabytes of storage, as it looks to defend its share in a fiercely competitive global handset market.
Arri Is Bringing its Celebrated Image Science to Honor Smartphones
Arri image science is coming to your pocket.
Can a smartphone tutorial improve environmental health literacy?
People are interested in understanding how they can reduce chemical exposure. A new tutorial researchers developed can help.
How Qualcomm's new wearables chipset could spell the end of smartphone dominance
The new Snapdragon Wear Elite chip could make a big impact on the future of personal computing, from glasses to watches.
The winners of the smartphone boom think they know what the next big tech gadget is
The next wave of tech devices may not have a screen. And you might not even realize they’re tech gadgets at all — or that they’re recording you.
China's Honor shows off smartphone with robotic camera arm and teases a humanoid robot
Honor debuted a Robot Phone on Sunday at the Mobile World Congress as it looks to stand out from rivals like Samsung and Apple in the smartphone market.
Samsung Galaxy S26 vs. Apple iPhone 17: Battle of the Premium Phones
Choosing between the two biggest names in smartphones isn’t getting any easier. We compare the just-announced Galaxy S26 with the tested iPhone 17 lineup on value, specs, features, AI smarts, and ecosystem perks to help you decide.
Xiaomi launches 17 Ultra smartphone, an AirTag clone, and an ultra slim powerbank
We round up everything Xiaomi announced at its Mobile World Congress event.
Xiaomi launches flagship smartphone as memory price surge threatens sales
The Xiaomi 17 starts at 999 euros ($1,179) while the Xiaomi 17 Ultra starts at 1,499 euros, with the device priced the same as its predecessor.
Samsung confirms satellite connectivity for Galaxy S26 and older Galaxy devices
As satellite connectivity has started to become a more standard offering in smartphones, Samsung is finally adding proper support with...
Samsung Brings Satellite Communication Support to Galaxy Smartphones Across the Globe
Collaboration with leading telecom operators across North America, Europe and Japan supports satellite-based communication on select Galaxy smartphones, including the Galaxy S26 series
Samsung Uncommited to Another iPhone Air Rival or Trifold, COO Says
Samsung Electronics Co. is still evaluating whether it will release another super-thin smartphone after sales of its inaugural attempt, last year’s Galaxy S25 Edge, were comparatively “lower” than the company’s other handsets.
Everything announced at Samsung's Galaxy Unpacked event, including S26 smartphones, Privacy Screen and more
Samsung's new privacy screen feature on Galaxy S26 Ultra was the most notable feature of the event.
Mental health is declining globally. Where in Europe suffers the most?
Young adults are facing worse mental health and daily life challenges, driven by weak family bonds, low spirituality, early smartphone use, and high ultra-processed food consumption.
AI is making waves everywhere, except where you’d expect it most. Two giant tech companies are working to change that
AI is starting to change the way people work, find information and even form social relationships. Yet very little has changed about the devices people often use to access AI: smartphones.
Tecno revives modular Android devices with new concept phone
Chinese smartphone maker Tecno is channeling Project Ara with its latest Modular Phone concept, previewed ahead of MWC 2026.
Galaxy S26 series leak reveals a surprising downgrade for battery health
Leaked Galaxy S26 EU labels suggest massive efficiency gains, but reveal a potential downgrade in long-term battery health and charge cycles.
Nothing reveals the Phone 4a ahead of schedule
Nothing just officially revealed the Phone 4a via a photo. This will likely replace the pre-existing 3a smartphone.
Looks like Samsung's Privacy Display trick won't remain exclusive for long
According to a new leak, Chinese smartphone brands are testing hardware-level privacy displays similar to Samsung's Galaxy S26 Ultra feature.
Samsung Galaxy S26 will change the mobile display you ever knew
Samsung has been a leader in mobile display for over a decade, and the Galaxy S26 series will renew this leadership with a new technology. The company will introduce this new smartphone lineup on February 25 with a feature called privacy display. This tech will make the user experience more secure thanks to its pixel-level […]
Why ‘iPhone Fold’ can revive the foldable that even Google Pixel couldn’t make work [Gallery]
Foldables opened the door to a whole new world of smartphones just a few years ago, but somehow the entire...
Rivian Adds A Sport Mode To All R1 EVs On The Road
Plus, there’s a dedicated Apple Watch app that allows Gen 1 owners to leave their car key and smartphone at home.
Google Store trade-ins towards Pixel are now an instant discount, but not for everyone
Trade-ins are a key part of modern smartphone purchases, and Google is making a pretty big change for Pixel buyers...
iPhone 17 Pro Max Curiously Becomes Most Traded-In Smartphone
New trade-in data indicates that Apple's iPhone 17 Pro Max has rapidly become the single most traded-in smartphone. According to a new report from SellCell, Apple's latest flagship iPhone has quickly risen to the top of the independent trade-in market, accounting for 11.5% of all devices appearing in the top-20 trade-in rankings just months after release. The analysis is based on SellCell internal trade-in data and secondary market pricing trends gathered from 40 independent iPhone buyers.
Google Debuts $499 Pixel 10a Just Ahead of the iPhone 17e Reveal
Alphabet Inc.’s Google introduced its latest entry-level Pixel smartphone, hoping that new AI software capabilities, minor hardware refinements and an unchanged $499 price can make up for an otherwise iterative update.