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Can smartphones help explain the drop in birth rates?
Are smartphones causing people to have fewer children? A provocative new working paper explores the persistent drop in birth rates since the iPhone was introduced nearly two decade…
Best Early Amazon Prime Day phone deals: Over 20% on Samsung and Google devices
Amazon Prime Day is still weeks away, but top phone deals from Samsung, Google, and Motorola are already live.…
Forget the Galaxy S27 Ultra: This newly leaked Samsung phone is now my most anticipated upgrade
The Galaxy S27 Pro is what I need…
iPhone Fold: What We Know So Far About Apple's 2026 Foldable
Apple's first folding phone may be just a few months away. Rumors point to a September introduction, a $2,000-plus price and a possible new name: the iPhone Ultra.…
Three Android giants could be on a launch-month collision course
A new rumor suggests that three major Android brands could be eyeing the same month for their flagship launches.…
Razr Fold review: Thin, powerful and almost perfect
Motorola’s first book-style foldable gets a lot right.…
I tested the Pixel 10a and the Nothing Phone 4a Pro, and found one is a fantastic buy
Which phone should get your $500?…
‘Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra’ confirmed, likely leaving Samsung’s most interesting foldable with a boring name
Samsung is planning two Galaxy Z Fold 8 models for launch this year, and one is confirmed to have “Ultra”...…
‘We are welcoming others to join this category, which we created’: Samsung has already told us how it feels about the rumored iPhone Ultra — and the Galaxy Z Fold-maker clearly doesn’t fear Apple’s long-awaited foldable debut
In an interview with Bloomberg, Samsung's mobile head shared his thoughts on Apple's imminent entry into the foldable market.…
4 tricks I use to stop Android Auto from heating up my phone
If you're phone is getting hot when you're running Google's in-car infotainment system, there are a few things you can do to keep it cool.…
Pixel 11 wallpapers have leaked with very muted colors [Gallery]
The new wallpapers from Google's Pixel 11 series have leaked, showcasing a new theme and some very muted colors too.…
Pixel 11 leak reveals all the official wallpapers arriving with this year’s phone series
Ahead of an expected August launch, the official wallpapers for Google's upcoming Pixel 11 series has leaked.…
AT&T will give you a new Motorola Razr flip phone for under $5/month - how to qualify
AT&T is offering new and existing customers the 2026 Motorola Razr+ flip phone for just $4.43 per month. Here's what to know.…
This gaming phone is basically a pocket-sized console — and it’s launching with early bird perks
Built for serious gamers.…
iPhone 18 Pro tipped for minor battery gains this year — but there's a hidden upgrade coming
A slightly bigger battery is only part of the story…
Samsung’s flagship foldable confirmed to get an ‘Ultra’ name change
New certification listings have confirmed that Samsung will use the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra moniker for its upcoming foldable phone.…
Pixel 8a can AirDrop files to a Mac, but your Pixel 8 and 8 Pro still cannot
Google expands Quick Share AirDrop compatibility to more Android phones, but the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro are surprisingly missing.…
Latest One UI roadmap suggests bad news for Galaxy S22, Z Flip 4, Z Fold 4 users
Samsung recently posted an updated One UI 8.5 roadmap, and you shouldn't get your hopes up if you've got an older flagship phone.…
One unique feature of Motorola phones is so useful, I'm surprised Samsung and Apple haven't pinched it
Let me gesture to Moto…
The first settings I immediately change on every new iPhone - and why
A new iPhone is very good out of the box. It's even better once you fix the default settings and turn on a few features.…
Motorola’s new $600 Android phone is already embarrassing the Pixel 11
Motorola just announced the Edge 2026 this week, and already, it looks like a phone that could give the Pixel 11 a run for its money.…
Global smartphone market faces record annual decline as chip crunch worsens
EOFY madness hits Optus — Pixel phones slashed by AU$800, Galaxy S26 Ultra by AU$600
Save big when you stay connected to Optus…
Your smartphone has hidden settings that protect your hearing — here's how to enable them
Learn how to set volume limits and hearing protection alerts on iPhone and Android to prevent hearing damage from headphones.…
The iPhone Fold doesn’t stand a chance unless Apple includes these 3 features in iOS 27
They will make or break it…
CMV: Smartphones should never have been invented (I know there were flip phones in the 2000s with 3G and internet capabilities, but I am talking about smartphones with touchscreens and features like 4G or 5G and social media and even ones that have folding displays that turn into a tablet)
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra vs. Vivo X300 Ultra: My results after camera-testing the Android phones
I expected the Vivo X300 Ultra to wipe the floor with Samsung's Galaxy S26 Ultra, but the latter impressed me in ways I didn't expect.…
Motorola just leaked its next Android phone, and it could be the perfect mid-ranger for you
The upcoming Motorola mid-ranger offers triple 50MP cameras including a periscope telephoto, a 6,500mAh battery, 90W wired charging, and Android 16 at launch.…
Ranked: The 4 things I look for in a smartphone
It all starts with how a phone looks and feels in the hand, as I'd never buy one that doesn't evoke any emotions.…
These 4 pre-installed Pixel apps create more clutter than they're worth
These Pixel apps never survive my first-day cleanup.…
‘Most likely, you won’t see it on a Leica M camera’: Leica hints that generative AI tools like Gemini Omni are at odds with its photography heritage, but says they ‘make perfect sense’ for phones like the Xiaomi 17T Pro
At a roundtable attended by Techradar, Leica shared its thoughts on the relationship between photography and generative AI.…
I stopped treating old phones like e-waste and started treating them like tiny servers
You can put your phones to good use.…
T-Mobile's best kept secret: How to score a free iPhone or Android phone
Flagship phones are expensive, but T-Mobile is offering some of our favorite 2026 cell phones for free, when you meet select criteria.…
Oppo next flagship could bless your selfies with a 100-megapixel front camera
Oppo is reportedly testing a 100MP square selfie camera for the Find X10. a 1:1 sensor format that offers greater framing flexibility for portrait and landscape content.…
It’s time for Samsung’s S Pen to evolve or die
I love the S Pen, but it's holding back all of Samsung's phones from adopting a feature everyone wants, and that needs to change.…
The Motorola Moto G Stylus (2026) is a sequel we didn’t need
The latest Moto G Stylus phone upgrades its namesake pen, but doesn't do much else to justify the $100 price increase from last year.…
World Cup fans will flip for this phone deal — $579 in savings
Score big, save bigger!…
iPhone 18: What We Know About Apple's Upcoming Flagship Phones
The iPhone 18 rumor mill is pointing toward Apple's foldable debut, a variable aperture camera and a split 2026-2027 release schedule. Plus, new Dark Cherry and Light Blue colors.…
I spent a day with the Xiaomi 17T Pro, and Leica camera made every shot tempting
After spending a day shooting with the Xiaomi 17T Pro, I came away more interested in the mood, texture, and personality of its Leica-tuned camera than its raw spec sheet.…
My Pixel's touch-and-hold delay was driving me crazy until I found this one setting
A simple tweak solved my Pixel display issue…
Y2K, Giuliani in City Hall, Furbies, no smartphones, no tweets: What the world looked like when the Knicks last made it to NBA Finals
From dial-up Knicks heartbreak to 2026 Finals fever, times sure have changed — but the obsession hasn’t.…
OpenAI Develops AI-First Smartphone to Challenge iPhone - Let's Data Science
Comprehensive up-to-date news coverage, aggregated from sources all over the world by Google News.…
The Galaxy Z Fold 8 may have just matched Oppo's crease-free breakthrough
The crease rumors feel real…
Galaxy Z Fold 8 series may ‘significantly’ improve the display crease
A new report claims that the Galaxy Z Fold 8 delivers a “significant” improvement to the display crease, on par...…
Everything We Know About OpenAI's Planned iPhone Rival
OpenAI is developing a smartphone intended to compete directly with the iPhone, in what appears to be a significant departure from the company's previously stated hardware strategy…
I ignored my Pixel's Quick Tap feature for years until I enabled this incredibly boring setting
Three Pixels in, I finally found a Quick Tap setting that sticks…
Being ignored by a romantic partner in favor of a smartphone is linked to lower relationship quality. Staying emotionally present might protect couples from the negative patterns associated with digital distractions.
Leaked iPhone 18 Pro dummy units may have just shown the next Android phone color trend
Apple's leaked iPhone 18 Pro colors hint at a dramatic shift toward, darker finishes. Android brands may not be far behind to copy it.…
iOS 27 might convince a lot of people to upgrade to a new iPhone
Rumors indicate there are lots of reasons why iOS 27 might push more people than usual to upgrade to a new iPhone.…
Now even MediaTek’s cheap chips are embarrassing the Tensor G5 in one major area
This newly announced processor is meant for cheap phones, but it shows up the Pixel 10's Tensor G5 in one significant way.…
Everything to know before putting your car key on an Android phone
They're more secure than you might think.…
Vertu’s new foldable phone serves alligator skin, solid gold, and a fittingly outrageous price tag
Vertu has launched the ultra-luxury Alphafold foldable with AI tools, exotic materials, and pricing that climbs as high as $46,800.…
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 may eliminate the display crease too — step aside iPhone Fold
It feels like Samsung's taking the fight to Apple ahead of iPhone Fold launch…
Apple Grew U.S. iPhone Sales While Broader Smartphone Market Declined in Q1 2026
Buying a new phone? Here's how to avoid paying for pricey storage upgrades
Save on the cost of your next phone by not buying the overpriced storage upgrades…
T-Mobile is giving away the brand-new Motorola Razr Fold for free — how to claim yours
Foldable phones are taking over.…
Nothing Phone (4a) Pro Review: The $500 Phone Built for Music Content Creators
The stylish, mid-range smartphone is designed with creators in mind. Starting at $499, can it replace your $1,000 flagship?…
New leak paints the OnePlus 16 as the Android flagship you deserve… but might never get
The OnePlus 16 could be one of 2026's most extreme Android flagships: 185Hz refresh rate, 200MP periscope telephoto, and a 9,000mAh battery.…
Nintendo’s newest WarioWare is a weirdo smartphone app
A decade ago, Nintendo made a big splash into the world of mobile gaming with a new Super Mario platformer directed by none other than Shigeru Miyamoto. But even though the game pr…
Leaked Galaxy Z Fold 8 Wide dummy unit actually made me excited for Samsung's next foldable
More friendly screen ratios…