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Foldable Phones Reshape the Premium Smartphone Market
A month with a foldable phone reveals why premium slab flagships no longer offer enough value. The shift could reshape the entire smartphone market.
WhatsApp Usernames Arrive This Year With Early Reservation Option
WhatsApp will let users chat without sharing phone numbers. Usernames launch later this year with early reservation starting now.
Signal Introduces Username-Based Contacts to Protect Privacy
Signal introduces username-based contact discovery, letting users connect without sharing phone numbers, boosting privacy and control.
Google to Pay $135 Million Over Android Data Tracking
Google will pay $135 million to settle a class-action lawsuit alleging it tracked Android users without consent. Millions of users who had an Android phone after 2017 may be eligible for up to $100.
Microsoft Tests Wearable AI Badge with Camera, Fingerprint Sensor
Microsoft showed early prototypes of an AI-powered wearable badge with a camera and fingerprint sensor. The devices aim to let workers interact with AI agents without needing a phone or laptop.
Android Users Overlook Built-In Storage Tools That Clear Space Without Apps
Many Android users ignore preinstalled storage management features. These tools can free up space without third-party apps. Here is how they work.
AT&T Sues California Over $1B Cost of Aging Copper Network
AT&T sues California to end its obligation to provide landline service, arguing the network costs $1B annually and serves only 3% of households.
Lightning surge through coaxial cable destroys gamer's PC, highlights home wiring risks
A lightning strike entered a home through a coaxial internet cable, destroying a gaming PC and router. The incident underscores the need for whole-home surge protection beyond standard power strips.
GameSir's Pocket Taco Controller Leaves Gamers Confused
The GameSir Pocket Taco is a vertical clamshell mobile controller that struggles to find its audience due to awkward design and unclear purpose.
How a Free App Turns Smartphones into a Portable Science Lab
The Phyphox app transforms Android phones into multi-tool science instruments, enabling real-world experiments without hardware costs.
Carmakers Lose Ground as Drivers Choose Android Auto Over Built-In Systems
Drivers increasingly prefer Android Auto over factory infotainment, forcing automakers to rethink in-car software design and update strategies.
Apple and Samsung Warranty Policies: What Buyers Need to Know
A comparison of standard and extended warranty options from Apple and Samsung reveals key differences that affect long-term ownership costs.
Google Brings Gemini AI to Smartwatches With Wear OS 7
Google's Wear OS 7 integrates Gemini AI and a new widget system for smarter, faster smartwatch interactions. The update targets improved notifications and app fluidity.
Google Adds AI Detection to Circle to Search Feature
Google is rolling out AI detection to its Circle to Search tool, letting users see if an image was generated or edited by AI. The feature uses metadata and content credentials.
iPhone Camera App Gains Dirty Lens Detection Alert
Apple's iPhone now alerts users when the camera lens is dirty, helping improve photo quality. The feature uses on-device intelligence to detect smudges and prompts a quick wipe.
Samsung Reportedly Planning Smaller Galaxy S27 Pro with Flagship Specs
Samsung may launch a Galaxy S27 Pro next year, offering Ultra-level features in a compact body. Report hints at a smaller screen but identical core specs.
iPhone Repair Risk: How to Stop a Technician From Stealing Your Photos
A Best Buy repair technician allegedly used AirDrop to steal private photos from a customer's iPhone. Learn how to protect your data before any device repair.
iPhone's Built-In White Noise Feature Offers Sleep Aid for Parents
Apple's iPhone includes a free white noise generator in its Accessibility settings, offering a convenient alternative to pricey sleep machines for parents of restless babies.
Your Router's Guest Network Is a Security Tool Most People Ignore
The guest network on your Wi-Fi router offers more than visitor access. It can protect smart home devices and improve overall network security.
Poland Moves to Ban Phones and Smartwatches in Schools
Poland's government approved a bill to ban phones and smartwatches in schools, aiming to reduce distractions and improve student focus. The proposal now heads to parliament.