Amazon is trying smartphones again after the Fire Phone flop with Alexa-first "Transformer"
The device aims to revive Jeff Bezos' vision of ambient voice computing
Android isn't killing sideloading, but it's making it a lot harder
Android sideloading remains, but Google introduces stricter "advanced flow" process
Samsung could be developing a second-gen Galaxy Z TriFold and slidable handset
According to leak, engineers are refining the design while also exploring a 6.7-inch slideable handset
Meta is quietly backing away from the metaverse as it pivots to AI
Meta will end Horizon Worlds VR access in June as the metaverse dream keeps fading
Samsung's Galaxy Z TriFold was a hit with buyers, but it's still shutting down after three months
The $2,900 triple-hinge phone sold out repeatedly, but high costs are forcing a very early exit
Google quietly pulls AI "health tool" that summarized Reddit advice
Google insists the removal had nothing to do with safety concerns
iPhone Fold leaks reveal key specs and a surprisingly competitive price tag
Will foldables finally go mainstream?
Google brings new PC-focused features to the Play Store, including "play anywhere"
Cross-buy, PC game sales, and trials headline the update
Galaxy S26 Ultra reviewed: Better cameras, Privacy Display, same price
The Galaxy S26 Ultra is Samsung refining rather than reinventing its flagship formula. Reviewers are positive about the excellent cameras, a Snapdragon processor that benchmarks neck-and-neck with Apple's latest, and the standout Privacy Display. Faster charging, improved low-light photography, and Super Steady video round out an update that moves the needle without raising the price.
Apple now assembles a quarter of iPhones in India, signaling major supply chain shift
India is becoming key iPhone hub as Apple moves more production from China
iPad Air M4 gets reviewed: More RAM, faster chip, same price
The iPad Air M4 may still be the best tablet for most people. For the same price as before, you get bumped to the M4 chip, 12GB of RAM, and Wi-Fi 7, making Apple's mid-range tablet faster and more capable. Reviewers say the Air offers much of the power and capability of the iPad Pro at a more accessible price.
iPhone 17e reviews: two key upgrades refine Apple's entry-level formula
Early reviews of the iPhone 17e describe it as a solid refinement of Apple's $599 phone. Powered by the A19 chip with 256GB of storage, and the long-awaited addition of MagSafe. While some reviewers say it's still a bit pricey, most agree the 17e delivers a no-frills entry point into the Apple ecosystem.
At MWC 2026, the telecom industry pivoted from 5G to AI-powered 6G
Qualcomm, Nvidia, Nokia, and Ericsson are already mapping the infrastructure for the AI-native wireless era
Epic beat Google in court, but Tim Sweeney can't criticize Play Store policies until 2032
Epic's broader campaign against the mobile app duopoly enters a quieter phase
Google cuts Play Store fee to 20% and opens the door to third-party app stores
Major policy overhaul lowers fees, backs alternative billing, and formalizes new app store pathways
Google Pixel 10a reviewed: familiar formula delivers strong value
Reviews of the Pixel 10a describe it as a minor update over last year's model, with mostly cosmetic changes and similar hardware. Despite the limited changes, critics say it remains one of the best budget Android phones thanks to its reliable performance, strong cameras, and competitive $500 price point.
Samsung walks back S26 Ultra "10-bit" claim as privacy display raises brightness questions
Early briefings misstated color depth, and the company is now correcting the record
Apple accidentally reveals "MacBook Neo," the long-rumored low-cost MacBook
The mysterious listing hints at a smaller, colorful MacBook powered by iPhone chips
Leaked government-grade iPhone hacking tools now used to steal crypto and data from users
Tens of thousands of iPhones may have been infected by a leaked exploit framework once tied to spies
Jolla Sailfish pitches a "European phone" for users wary of Google and Apple
Linux-based OS, modular hardware, and a privacy-first roadmap
Qualcomm is getting ready for Wi-Fi 8 this year, 6G in 2029
The next great hope for AI
Nvidia's plan to open-source 6G might be bad news for the companies that built 5G
Trouble ahead for Ericsson and Nokia?
The big picture: 6G is still years away from showing up in anyone's phone, but the fight over how it gets built is already underway. One big factor behind it is that it's expected to be far more reliant on AI than 5G ever was. Nvidia, for its part, has a pretty clear answer – it wants those networks running on its chips. And to get there, the company is leaning hard into something the telecom industry has historically wanted nothing to do with: open source.
Starlink Mobile is rolling out V2 satellites that promise 100x data density from orbit
SpaceX second-gen network pushes closer to delivering "5G from space"
Samsung Wallet can now store your house keys in your phone
Coming this month to Aqara, Nuki, Schlage, and Ultraloq smart locks
TCL brings AMOLED to its paper-like Nxtpaper concept phone
The anti-glare panel reaches 3,200 nits while cutting blue light emissions to 2.9%