Upcoming NFC Release 15 quadruples contactless range, making tap-to-pay faster and easier
No more range anxiety
Whistleblower warning: 2FA codes sent via SMS are trivially easy to intercept
Apps or physical authenticators are a better choice
This is the last chance to own these Sega classics before they're gone from Android and iOS
Sonic CD, Golden Axe, Streets of Rage, Crazy Taxi, and more now free on mobile, until they're gone
WhatsApp will start showing ads to users
Users who only need the chat feature won't see ads... for now
Stolen iPhones disabled by Apple's anti-theft tech after Los Angeles looting
California has ramped up penalties for smash-and-grab robberies
Mobile web traffic hits record 64%, with Android leading the way
Google's OS has a 72.72% share of all mobile traffic
Android 16 launches with subtle tweaks, paves way for major features later this year
Pixel owners get the first look at Android 16's smarter notifications and enhanced security
Nvidia Arm chip surfaces with strong Geekbench scores, could rival top Intel and AMD laptop CPUs
Performance could resemble Apple's M3 and AMD's Ryzen AI Max
The iPhone gets a refreshed UI with Liquid Glass in iOS 26, extending across all Apple operating systems
Also: new call and messaging functions, Mac-like multitasking for iPadOS
Nintendo Switch 2 first reviews are out – and they're largely positive
After 8 years, the Switch 2 sticks to the Nintendo's original concept in a bigger format. Only days after launch, most Switch 2 "reviews" are closer to early impressions considering the limited time and new games available, but the overall feedback is very positive. Reviewers are praising its larger screen, more powerful SoC, and improvements across the board, calling it the most refined version of the Switch to date.
Micron ships world's fastest and thinnest LPDDR5X memory for 2026 flagship smartphones
Also more efficient than existing LPDDR5X RAM
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge sales might be falling short of expectations
Thin isn't everything
Scam calls evolve: Crocodilus malware adds fake contacts to Android phones
Crocodilus monitors and impersonates many specific banking apps worldwide
Google Wallet removes PayPal as a payment option for US users
You'll need to link a credit or debit card to continue using Google Wallet
In North Korea, your phone secretly takes screenshots every 5 minutes for government surveillance
Smartphone looks modern, but its software reveals a dystopian reality
The big picture: A smartphone smuggled out of North Korea is offering a rare – and unsettling – glimpse into the extent of control Kim Jong Un's regime exerts over its citizens, down to the very words they type. While the device appears outwardly similar to any modern smartphone, its software reveals a far more oppressive reality.
Can the ultra-slim Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge survive the bend test?
A tough test for Samsung's slimmest phone yet
Gmail now shows AI-generated summaries by default on mobile
Gemini will decide when AI summaries are useful, typically for long threads
Apple hasn't given up on haptic buttons for iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch
Accidental touches remain the biggest obstacle in Apple's buttonless ambitions
Apple reclaims top spot as iPhone 16 becomes the quarter's best-selling phone
Low-end smartphones gain ground amid Apple's market leadership
These are the most common PINs you should absolutely avoid using
Some PINs are surprisingly common, and cyber-criminals know that
RedMagic 10S Pro phone includes Windows emulation for Steam and Epic PC gaming
Joining the growing trend of Android devices supporting native PC games
Apple iPhone exports from China to the US fall 76% as India output surges
India's iPhone exports rose 76%, matching China's decline
In brief: In news that comes as little surprise, Chinese exports of iPhones fell dramatically in April, while those from India increased by 76% year-over-year. It comes as Cupertino focuses more on India as a manufacturing point for its handsets amid the uncertainty of the China tariffs. However, Donald Trump recently threatened a 25% tariff on Apple if it doesn't start making iPhones entirely in the US.
Trump demands Apple make iPhones in the US or face a 25% tariff
"I expect their iPhone's that will be sold in the United States of America will be manufactured and built in the United States"
Samsung's tri-fold G Fold phone could launch in just two countries - for up to $3,500
The US isn't one of them