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The Google Pixel Watch 2 resting on a stone fireplace.

Should you buy the Google Pixel Watch 2 now or wait for the Pixel Watch 3?

Are you wondering if you should get the Google Pixel Watch 2, or wait for the Pixel Watch 3 instead? Let's take a closer look at the expected differences.
Apple Intelligence on iPhone 15 Pro.

I tried Apple’s AI writing tools on my iPhone. Here’s how they work

Apple Intelligence adds a load of AI-powered writing tools to your iPhone. But are they any good? I tested them to find out.
OnePlus Open Apex Edition Crimson Shadow red resting on a gray table.

This is the OnePlus Open’s new red color, and it’s absolutely stunning

The OnePlus Open Apex Edition gives last year's folding phone a new red color that's downright striking, and we got our hands on it. Here's what it looks like.
The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 and Galaxy Z Flip 6's cameras.

The Galaxy Z Flip 6 defeats its biggest rival in this camera test

Is the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 any better than the Galaxy Z Flip 5? We compared the cameras on both to see if the latest phone can take a much-needed win.
The Anker Supercharged Multi-port Desktop Charging Station's front panel and ports.

Anker’s new desktop charger solved a problem I didn’t know I had

When I tried out one of Anker's new Prime charging products, I didn't expect it to so quickly become an integral part of my life.
Made by Google logo at an event venue.

7 things we expect from Google’s Pixel 9 event

Google's next big event is on August 13. Here's everything that we're expecting to see — including the Pixel 9, Pixel Watch 3, and more.
A Motorola phone next to an iPhone.

I found a hidden way to turn your Motorola phone into an iPhone

If you bought a Motorola phone recently, did you know there's a secret way you can make it look like an iPhone? Well, you can, and I'm going to show you how.
The Apple iPhone SE (2022) being held in a mans hand.

6 phones you should buy instead of the iPhone SE (2022)

Are you thinking about picking up an iPhone SE (2022)? Stop! You should consider these better options instead.
A person holding the open Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6

One amazing photo showed me what’s wrong with Samsung’s cameras

When I took the Galaxy Z Fold 6 and another folding phone to a car event, one photo showed me where Samsung is going wrong with its cameras.
The Galaxy Z Fold 3 on a table, showing wallpaper on the outer screen.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 vs. Galaxy Z Fold 3: Should you upgrade?

Are you still holding on to a Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 and wondering if you should upgrade? Let's see why that would be a good idea.
Someone holding the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6, showing the cover screen.

5 phones you should buy instead of the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6

The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 is a great foldable phone, but it's also not the best choice. Here are five phones you should consider buying instead.
An iPhone 15 Pro Max running iOS 18, showing its home screen.

I’ve been using iOS 18 for two months. These are my favorite features

It's officially August, and that means I've been using iOS 18 for nearly two months. Here are the iOS 18 features I've come to love the most.
Someone wearing the Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra and Apple Watch Ultra 2 on the same wrist.

I went running with the Galaxy Watch Ultra and Apple Watch Ultra 2, and the results shocked me

The Galaxy Watch Ultra and Apple Watch Ultra 2 are among the best smartwatches in 2024. But which one is the best for running? I used them both to find out.
Someone holding a natural titanium iPhone 15 Pro Max.

The iPhone 17 Slim sounds like Apple’s weirdest iPhone ever

The iPhone 16 is coming in a few months, but the iPhone 17 rumors are starting up. So far, it sounds like Apple's weirdest iPhone yet.
The Google Pixel 8's screen.

Should you buy the Google Pixel 8 now or wait for the Pixel 9?

The Google Pixel 8 is one of the best Pixel phones ever made, but is it worth buying now, on the eve of the Pixel 9's release? We found out.
A person holding the Nothing Phone 2a Plus.

The Nothing Phone 2a Plus follows 2024’s worst tech trend

Here's the Nothing Phone 2a Plus, and I already think it's great. However, this is because the Phone 2a was great, and that's where the problem lies.
Apple Intelligence update on iPhone 15 Pro Max.

Every Apple Intelligence feature that is (and isn’t) in the iOS 18.1 beta

Apple Intelligence has arrived with the new iOS 18.1 beta. Here's a first look at all of the AI features you can use — and which ones are missing.
The Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra.

Samsung has no idea what it’s doing with smartwatches

From the Pro to the Classic, and now via the Ultra, Samsung's confusing smartwatch range is not helping anyone decide which model to buy.
A person holding the Realme 13 Pro+.

This is one of the most beautiful phones I’ve seen in 2024

Realme once again proves it knows how to design a phone, with the launch of the lovely Realme 13 Pro+. But can the rest of the phone match the looks?
iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max in hand.

The iPhone 16 is almost here, and this is the feature I’m most excited about

The iPhone 16 lineup will be here before we know it. There are a lot of rumored upgrades, but I'm most excited about one specific new feature.
Infinix GT 20 Pro gaming phone held in hand.

This $300 gaming phone blew me away

Gaming phones are distressingly expensive. This cheap Android phone proves why that shouldn't be the case.
A person holding the Samsung Galaxy Ring.

Samsung made a big mistake with the Galaxy Ring

Samsung's Galaxy Ring looks like it will be a hit, but Samsung made one big mistake.
A person holding the Ray-Ban Meta and Solos AirGo 3 smart glasses.

I lived with two pairs of smart glasses, but only one is worth buying

I've worn the Ray-Ban Meta and Solos AirGo 3 smart glasses, and have learned enough to know which one is worth buying.
A person wearing a Casio Casiotron TRN-50 watch.

I wore a watch that was 50 years in the making. Here’s why it’s so special

After 50 years, the Casio Casiotron is back. It's not quite a smartwatch, smarter than a dumb watch, and incredibly special.
The cover screen on the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6.

Samsung is starting to lose the foldable race

Samsung has largely dominated the foldable market for the past six years. But with the release of the Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Flip 6, that's starting to change.
The Marathon 41mm Jeep Rubicon GSAR's dial.

Only a few watches can replace my Apple Watch. This is one of them

When Jeep decided to make a watch celebrating its heritage, it didn't go for a smartwatch, but a traditional watch instead. Here's why.
Insider Tracker app on iPhone.

I tried a $500 health tracking app. Here’s why it’s worth every penny

Looking for a health tracking solution that goes deep? I tried InsideTracker, a $500+ health tracking app unlike anything else. Here's why it's a game-changer.
The Samsung Galaxy Ring next to its charging case.

4 reasons why I bought the Galaxy Ring (and 1 that almost stopped me)

I preordered the Samsung Galaxy Ring. Here are four reasons I chose it over the Oura Ring (and one reason why I might not have).
A person wearing the Circular Ring Slim smart ring.

Whatever you do, don’t buy this smart ring

I revisited the Circular Ring Slim hoping to find the revised version was much better than the first one. It's not, and in some ways, it's worse.
The Rabbit R1 shown in the Outtafocus column's main image.

The worst gadget of 2024 has a killer camera feature

The Rabbit R1 isn't very good, but beneath the mediocre camera hides a really cool feature that just might make it worth buying after all.
A person taking the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 out of a pocket.

I’ve already discovered the best thing about the Galaxy Z Fold 6

I'm less than 48 hours into using the Galaxy Z Fold 6, but I can already tell it's a big hardware improvement over the devices that have come before it.
The Apple Watch Series 9 with the Snoopy watch face.

WatchOS 11 will change your Apple Watch more than you realize

WatchOS 11 is coming soon. When it arrives, it will include a lot of smaller, lesser-known features that could change your Apple Watch in big ways.
The Galaxy Z Flip 6 with its cover screen on.

The biggest Galaxy Z Flip 6 upgrade is hiding in plain sight

The Galaxy Z Flip 6 might not look like a meaningful upgrade. But it has a crucial feature that can lift the phone's performance in more ways than one.
home Screen of an iPad Pro that boots iPadOS 18.

I tested iPadOS 18. It’s not the iPad update I was hoping for

I spent some time using and testing Apple's new iPadOS 18 update. There's plenty to like, but it's not the iPad update I was hoping for.