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The unfolded Anker MagGo Wireless Charging Station.

Even Samsung and Apple can’t fix the mess that is Qi2 charging

Despite Apple and Samsung both being involved in its creation, Qi2-enabled devices are still few and far between. Here's why even Apple and Samsung can't help us out of this mess.
A press image of the iPhone 16e.

I tried to hate the iPhone 16e, but I couldn’t

Person looking at their phone.

Study says hourly rise in screen time increases risk of myopic vision

Apple AirTag and Samsung Galaxy Tag 2 held together in the palm of a hand

I tracked my luggage with the AirTag and Galaxy Tag 2, this one wins

Priority Notifications on an iPhone’s Lock Screen

AI-powered Priority Notifications land on iPhones with iOS 18.4 update

A screenshot from Knights of the Old Republic.

Bored? Two classic BioWare RPGs are free on Android for a limited time

iPhone 16e vs. iPhone 16

Apple iPhone 16e vs. iPhone 16: What’s the difference?

Fitbit Versa Lite.

Google’s latest update targets Fitbit batteries, and not in a good way

An iPhone 14 laying on a table. The display is on and showing the home screen.

Apple iPhone 16e vs. iPhone 14: How different are they?

A person holding an iPhone in their hand.

UK backdoor order forces Apple to disable cloud encryption

The Nothing Phone 2a Plus's logo and rear design.

Get ready to meet the most challenging phone of the year

The OnePlus 13 and OnePlus Watch 3.

Is your OnePlus 13 battery draining too fast? You’re not alone

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A view of both long edges of the iPhone 16e

First iPhone 16e benchmark test reveals mostly good news

New benchmarks show primarily good things about the new iPhone 16e compared to the rest of the iPhone 16 lineup.
Side view of the iPhone 16e camera lens

Apple iPhone 16e pre-orders have begun, so grab yours now

The iPhone 16e starts at $599 in the U.S., and comes in only white and black colors. It is ready for Apple Intelligence, and keeps MagSafe at bay.
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra's screen.

Another One UI 7 beta has landed much sooner than we expected

Samsung's One UI 7 beta 5 was rolled out for Galaxy S24 with a minor bug fix, adding to frustration about the stable release.
Nano SIM card in SIM card tray from iPhone 14 Pro Max.

It’s time for Apple, Samsung and Google to solve the eSIM problem

The global approach to eSIMs is a huge mess, and it's time for it to be fixed. Here's why Apple, Samsung and Google need to work together to do this.
The iPhone 16 Pro and the Galaxy S25 Plus held in the hand together

Own an Android? It looks like you may buy an iPhone next

Research shows nearly half of current iPhone owners have owned an Android phone in the past, and once they get an iPhone, they stick with it too.
iPhone 16e in white.

Changing this one thing would have made the iPhone 16e much more fun

I like the iPhone 16e, but it's not a lot of fun. Apple could have changed that if it had added at least one actual body color to the list.
A rendered concept of what the iPhone 17 Air might look like.

The iPhone 17 Air might have a larger screen than we thought

The iPhone 17 Air could have a display up to 6.7 inches, according to tipster Jon Prosser's latest predictions.
Samsung Galaxy A55 color renders

It’s official: Samsung confirms the existence of the Galaxy A56, A36, and A26

Samsung accidentally confirmed the existence of three of its budget and mid-range phones through a listing on its Chilean website.
Hand holding iPhone 16e.

I won’t be buying an iPhone 16e for anyone in my family, here’s why

Apple’s iPhone 16e is a strange duck. When one sits down and considers the specs, it’s hard to figure out where it truly fits into Apple’s lineup. It’s apparent from the name that Apple wants you to see it as the new junior member of the iPhone 16 lineup. That’s certainly fair, and it’s arguably […]
Samsung Galaxy S25 standing on a table.

Samsung Galaxy S25 Review: Features, Performance, and Comparison

Explore our in-depth Samsung Galaxy S25 review covering its features, performance, battery life, and how it stacks up against competitors.
iPhone 16e overlaying an iPhone SE 3 and iPhone 14.

The iPhone 16e has failed to be the iPhone SE 4 I wanted

The iPhone 16e is no doubt better than the iPhone SE 3. But what about the iPhone 14?
The Oppo Find N5 with the screen open

I used the Oppo Find N5, here’s why it’s replacing my Galaxy Z Fold 6

After weeks of teases, the Oppo Find N5 is finally here. Having used it, here's why it's so good and it's replacing the Galaxy Z Fold 6 for me.
Amazon AppStore logo.

Amazon to retire its Android app store

The Amazon AppStore is no more—at least on Android-based devices come August.
Using Visual Intelligence on an iPhone 16 Pro showing Google search results.

Apple’s Visual Intelligence coming to iPhone 15 Pro

is one of the standout features that debuted with the iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Pro series last fall. This feature was widely believed to be limited to iPhones equipped with (and ), as no previous iPhone models had this capability. However, the newly announced also supports Visual Intelligence despite lacking Camera Control. Now comes […]
A group of iPhone 16e phones arranged in a pattern.

Apple missed a cute, fitting opportunity with the iPhone 16e’s name

I love the new iPhone 16e's name, far more so than the other possible alternatives, but there was another option I thought would have fitted really well.
Apple C1 modem

The iPhone 16e hints at 5G limits for the iPhone 17 Air

The arrival of the iPhone 16e could tell us much about the upcoming iPhone 17 Air.
A person wearing the G-Shock x ASRV DW-6900.

This cool stealth G-Shock has a unique feature that transforms the watch

All of the Casio G-Shock watches I own (and I own… quite a few), are attached to their own, special band. It’s an integrated part of the design, and even if I wanted to, there’s no obvious easy way to change it out for another. That’s what makes the limited edition so special, and unique […]
Rear and front profile of the iPhone 16e

The iPhone 16e is crucial to the iPhone’s future, here’s why

It's not September but Apple has launched a new iPhone dubbed the iPhone 16e. Here's why it's crucial to the future of the iPhone.
iPhone 16e in white.

Does the iPhone 16e have a microSD card slot?

Apple's new iPhone 16e has a slew of tweaks and improvements. But does it have a microSD card slot?
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge cameras

The Galaxy S25 Edge will ditch a glass black for a lighter material

Samsung's confirmed slim phone, the Galaxy S25 Edge, is rumored to get a back made of stronger and lighter material instead of glass.
A press image of the Apple iPhone 16e.

The best Apple iPhone 16e cases for your pre-order

The iPhone SE 4 leaks via Prosser.

Does the iPhone 16e have a 120Hz screen?

Is this the year Apple finally makes 120Hz the norm? Probably not, but here's what we know about the iPhone 16e's refresh rate.

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