Google appears to be done with tablets, again
The Pixel Tablet disappears from the store, Google previously "paused" development of the Pixel Tablet 2
Apple says new A20 Pro chip can sustain twice the performance of the iPhone 16 Pro, deliver 40% faster graphics
The A20 Pro pairs a faster CPU with redesigned packaging
Apple launches iPhone Duo, its first foldable to rival the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold
Touch ID returns on a flagship iPhone after nearly a decade
First look: Following years of fervent speculation, Apple finally unveiled its first folding phone, the iPhone Duo, at its 'Surprise and Shine' event in Cupertino, California. The company is betting big on its first foldable, with new CEO John Ternus calling it "the most transformational change to iPhone since the original."
Apple iPhone 18 Pro and 18 Pro Max launch with a familiar design, new A20 Pro SoC, and aperture-controlled camera
The standard iPhone 18 won't arrive until next year
The iPhone Duo headlines Apple's launch event today, watch it here
The iPhone 18 series could play second fiddle to the iPhone Duo at Apple's Surprise and Shine event
Xiaomi 18 Fold takes on the foldable iPhone with a 200MP camera and 6,000mAh battery
The phone debuts Xiaomi's own Xring O3 chip, built on a 3nm process
Samsung's $799 Galaxy Book6 challenges the MacBook Neo with a larger screen and claimed 25-hour battery life
The budget notebook offers up to 16GB of RAM and 1TB of storage
Instagram is making it harder for AI-generated personas to pass themselves off as real people
Unlabeled AI profiles could also have their reach restricted
Apple prototyped and tested a Pencil accessory for its foldable iPhone
Display durability concerns will likely keep it on the sidelines, however
The $700 Galaxy S26 FE brings Samsung's latest AI features to a cheaper phone with few hardware upgrades
Buyers get Android 17, an Exynos 2500 and seven years of updates
An iPhone 17 Pro gets dropped from 100,000 feet and survives
The publicity stunt has earned RhinoShield a Guinness world record
Apple confirms September 9 event, where its first foldable iPhone and iPhone 18 Pro are expected
Apple's next iPhone event will be new CEO John Ternus's debut
Apple Maps is getting ads, and there's no way to turn them off
Apple Maps loses one of its ad-free advantages over Google Maps as sponsored listings arrive
Qualcomm details next-gen Oryon CPU, targets 5GHz with heterogeneous cache design
The chip pairs two 5GHz Prime Cores with six Performance Cores for AI-heavy tasks
Xiaomi takes another shot at Qualcomm and MediaTek with its 3nm flagship Xring O3 chip
The chip just broke 5 million on AnTuTu
The Pixel 11 Pro and Pro XL also got reviewed: great cameras, modest upgrades
Google's Pixel 11 Pro and Pro XL bring improved cameras, brighter displays, a more efficient Tensor G6 chip, and new Gemini AI features. Reviewers praise the camera upgrades and Google's software experience, but weaker gaming performance, mediocre battery life, less RAM, and higher prices make this generation a tougher sell.
Google Pixel 11 Pro Fold reviews are in: rivals are moving faster
The Pixel 11 Pro Fold is lighter and slimmer, with new AI and multitasking features and IP68 protection. Reviewers say it's a solid device but overly conservative, with average battery life, weak SoC performance, a noticeable crease, and a high price.
Fairphone brings its $649 repairable Gen 6+ smartphone to the US
The phone earned a perfect 10/10 repairability score from iFixit
This Carrier Pidge app delivers texts at 110 mph, unless your virtual pigeon gets lost, distracted, or dies
Finally, a messaging app with built-in bird-related failure
WTF?! Have you ever marveled at the lightning speeds of modern communications and thought, "I wish this wasn't so fast"? Probably not, but for anyone who doesn't want to resort to posting letters, there's a new app that replicates the message-carrying speed of a carrier pigeon. Adding further realism to the whole thing, there's a small chance that your virtual bird will get lost or die while traveling to its destination, so don't send anything too important.
New Dell XPS 13 reviews are in with positive marks and $699 price
Dell's 2026 XPS 13 earns praise for its compact aluminum design, 120Hz touch display, and strong battery life at a $699 starting price. The entry-level model's 8GB of RAM is a compromise, with some reviewers recommending the 16GB upgrade while still keeping the price under $1,000.
Samsung's $1,900 Galaxy Z Fold 8 still has a serious problem with dust getting into its hinge
Fine particles left the hinge grinding and prevented the phone from opening normally
Candy Crush generates nearly $1 billion annually, 14 years after launch
The enduring popularity of the Candy Crush franchise remains a mystery
The memory crisis is killing off sub-$100 smartphones as US sales plunge 64%
Smaller brands are raising prices, cutting shipments, or leaving the US market
Google unveils Pixel 11 series featuring Tensor G6 SoC, Titan M3 security chip, and Android 17, starting at $899
Pixel 11 Pro's new glowing ring shows you when Gemini is active
