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iPhone 15 Pro in hand with iPhone 14 Pro Max and iPhone 14 in background.

Stop putting your wet iPhone in rice — seriously

Experts have been warning users against the rice bag technique for over a decade. Now, Apple also advises against putting a wet iPhone in dry rice.
OnePlus 12R in hand with OnePlus 12 in the background.

OnePlus just did something unexpected with the OnePlus 12R

Following the controversy around its slower-than-expected storage speeds, OnePlus just did something unexpected with the OnePlus 12R.
Tinder dating app on a phone.

Experts told us their best tips for online dating apps in 2024

Online dating in 2024 is a challenge — from knowing how to create a good profile to staying safe from scams. Here's what experts think about all of it.
A person using the Generative AI wallpapers on the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra.

The secret cost of adding AI to your smartphone

Smarptphone silicon is getting loaded with on-device AI. Google is offering AI to both Android and iOS users. Which model sticks, and can we escape the AI fee?
A person holding the Nothing Phone 2, with the lights lit up.

The Nothing Phone 2a is releasing in March, but there’s a catch

The Nothing Phone 2a is officially set to launch in March. However, there's an unexpected catch with the upcoming smartphone.
Someone holding the OnePlus 12R, showing the back of the phone.

OnePlus just made an awkward mistake with the OnePlus 12R

The OnePlus 12R is one of the best smartphone values available in 2024. Unfortunately, OnePlus just made a really awkward mistake with it.
Someone wearing the Samsung Galaxy Watch 6.

An incredible health feature is coming to the Samsung Galaxy Watch

Samsung smartwatches sold in the U.S. will soon offer sleep apnea detection, a crucial health feature missing from the current-generation Apple smartwatches.
Google Gemini app on Android.

Google is launching a powerful new AI app for your Android phone

Google’s latest mobile app is Gemini, which leverages generative AI tricks. But t the same time, it also aims to double as a Google Assistant replacement.
Foldable iPhone in hand.

Apple’s mythical folding iPhone might soon become a reality

Rumors of a folding iPhone have existed for years. According to one new report, Apple is actually one step closer to making it a reality.
The folded Tecno Phantom V Fold and Tecno Phantom V Flip.

A smartphone company you haven’t heard of has big plans for 2024

Tecno was one of the more interesting smartphone companies in 2023. Now, it has big plans to make its 2024 even more exciting.
Using Browse for Me feature in Arc Search browser.

Arc Search is one of the best iPhone apps I’ve ever used

Arc Search tones down the clutter your average browser, but serves a breathtaking formula for looking up information on the web that will easily win you over.
Samsung Galaxy S23 FE Mint Green color along with a Samsung notebook and a cermaic bowl with lemons.

Don’t buy a Galaxy S24 Ultra or iPhone 15 Pro Max. Do this instead

Expensive phones like the Galaxy S24 Ultra and iPhone 15 Pro Max have a lot to offer. But chances are, you're much better off with other options instead.
The app drawer on the Google Pixel 8 Pro.

If you have one of these apps on your Android phone, delete it immediately

Security experts have spotted apps on the Google Play Store that act as chat platforms, but steal everything from messages and calls logs to your camera access.
Rufus AI chatbot in Amazon app.

The Amazon app on your phone just got a cool AI feature

A new tool is coming to the Amazon app on your smartphone: an AI chatbot called Rufus. Here's a look at what it can do.
A person holding the Nothing Phone 2.

Nothing just confirmed its next Android phone is coming soon

Nothing just confirmed that its next smartphone — the Nothing Phone 2a — is launching soon. Here's what we know.
iPad Pro 2020 Screen.

New iPads are coming soon, and they may have a killer display upgrade

Apple could reveal a fresh portfolio of iPads in March. Among them is an iPad Pro with an OLED display, an M3 chip, and a redesigned Magic Keyboard.
Fossil Gen 5 watch face.

One of the biggest smartwatch makers just gave up on Wear OS

Fossil used to be one of the biggest names in Wear OS smartwatches. Now, the company is officially calling it quits.
The Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max's camera module.

Security experts just found two giant smartphone privacy issues

Advertisements and notifications are a common part of the whole smartphone experience. But according to two new reports, they present troubling privacy issues.
Renders of the Samsung Galaxy S24 and Google Pixel 8 next to each other.

Samsung Galaxy S24 vs. Google Pixel 8: which Android phone is best?

Samsung Galaxy S24 is sweetening the deal this year with a software loaded with AI tricks, but it's playing on the Google Pixel 8's turf. So, which one to pick?
The search bar position in Safari on iOS 15.

Apple is about to change iPhone web browsing forever

The EU has forced Apple to change a fundamental browser rule on iOS. Soon, iPhone users could get reimagined Chrome or Firefox browsers on their iPhone.
The OnePlus 12's camera module.

Something odd is going on with the OnePlus 12

The OnePlus 12 came out swinging and even fixed a notable flaw. But it entirely avoided what the Samsung Galaxy S24 embraced: the AI hype.
Side view of leaked Google Pixel 9 Pro renders.

The Google Pixel 9 just leaked, and it looks incredible

Just a day after the Pixel 9 Pro leaked, new images of the regular Google Pixel 9 have landed. And it looks good.
A person holding the Apple iPhone 15 Plus and Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max.

Here are Apple’s secret plans for adding AI to your iPhone

The likes of Google Assistant are quickly racing ahead by adopting generative AI smarts, so are iPhone rivals. 2024 could finally see Siri getting the AI boost.
OnePlus 12 in Flowy Emerald held in hand in sunlight.

OnePlus told me the secrets behind the OnePlus 12’s cool design

The OnePlus 12 has a gorgeous design. But there's more to it than meets the eye, as explained to me by OnePlus itself.
The Samsung Galaxy S24 standing upright next to the Galaxy S24 Plus.

Samsung may have made a horrible decision with the Galaxy S24

Samsung is once again stuffing its own Exynos silicon down the throats of Galaxy S24 buyers at a time when Qualcomm is reimagining phones with generative AI.
The Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra in its launch colors.

There’s something Samsung didn’t tell you about the Galaxy S24

Samsung wowed us with some neat AI tricks on the Galaxy S24 series smartphones. What it conspicuously didn't say was that it will eventually incur a fee.
A person wearing the Apple Watch Series 9, showing the side of the watch.

The Apple Watch sales ban is about to start again

Apple asked the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit for a longer pause on an import ban. The court declined, leaving Apple with a tough choice.
A photo of the Samsung Galaxy Ring teased at Unpacked 2024.

Samsung just teased its Oura Ring killer — the Galaxy Ring

Samsung is officially entering the smart ring arena, one where the likes of Oura have left a mark. The Galaxy ring looks sleek, but that's all we know for now.
Photo of the Rabbit R1.

This cute AI gadget wants to replace your smartphone

AI is everywhere these days. And now, a gadget called the Rabbit R1 wants to use AI to replace your smartphone.
Someone holding the Lenovo Tab M11.

Is this the best cheap Android tablet of CES 2024?

Lenovo's Tab M11 is a budget Android tablet that serves a high-quality screen at an attractive price, and further sweetens the deal with stylus support.
Teaser for Galaxy AI by Samsung.

Don’t get too excited about the Samsung Galaxy S24’s AI features

The Samsung Galaxy S24 is coming soon, and Galaxy AI will be a big part of it. It's a tantalizing premise, but let's not get too ahead of ourselves.
Close-up of the cameras on the iPhone 15 Pro Max.

The iPhone 16 could wow us with a surprise camera upgrade

After treating the main camera on iPhones to its fair share of hardware and software upgrades, Apple will show some love to the ultrawide cameras in 2024.
Playing Resident Evil 4 on iPhone 15 Pro Max.

The future of iPhone gaming is in trouble

Apple is pushing console games like Resident Evil 4 on its smartphones. The ambitious bet is off to a bad start despite all the firepower at its disposal.
Title screen for Resident Evil Village on iPad Pro.

I tried the future of mobile gaming. Here’s the good, bad, and scary

Bringing AAA titles like Resident Evil Village to the iPad and iPhone is an impressive feat. But as exciting as it looks, the experience isn't for everyone.