Epic Games Store launches on iPhone in Japan, but not one developer has signed on
Currently, only Fortnite and Rocket League Sideswipe are available for download
The Google Pixel 11 will reportedly feature a 5-year-old GPU
The Tensor G6 will apparently use a PowerVR graphics chip from 2021
OpenAI is reportedly building a smartphone where AI agents replace apps
The device aims to let agents handle multi-step tasks in the background using a more proactive interface
Samsung phone division could post its first ever loss as AI drives memory costs higher
Even strong Galaxy sales may not offset surging RAM and storage costs that now rival displays and processors
Bottom line: Samsung's mobile division faces an unprecedented financial threat not from competition or weak sales, but from the AI industry's insatiable appetite for memory components. TM Roh, head of Samsung MX, has alerted company leadership that the division could post its first net loss in the division's history. The culprit is LPDDR5X memory and NAND storage, components now commanding premium prices.
Android wants to replace email verification codes with one-tap credentials
Editor's take: Google is once again trying to simplify something that was already fairly easy and convenient. Mountain View's latest target is email-based authentication, which is now dropping the email-checking step altogether thanks to a new Android API update.
Intel showcases Wildcat Lake reference laptop with aluminum chassis and fanless design
Direct competitor to the MacBook Neo
iPhone 18 Pro to lead Apple's four-phase camera upgrade strategy
Expect to see a variable aperture lens debut on this year's premium iPhone
Google Pixel 10 drops to $549, its lowest price yet
The 128GB Pixel 10 is down to $549, its lowest recorded price so far. It offers Google's latest Tensor chip, a 120Hz OLED display, and long-term software support, making it a competitive option in the mainstream segment.
Intel brings 18A process to budget laptops with new Core Series 3 CPUs
Entry-level chips promise big jump over 5-year-old machines and earlier low-power Core chips
Google adds Rust to Pixel 10 modem to block attacks at one of Android's weakest points
Rust-based DNS parser means to harden cellular modem security
South Korea to give 7 million mobile users free unlimited data after hitting monthly caps
There's a small caveat, though
After Wi-Fi 7's Speed Push, Wi-Fi 8 Is Turning to Reliability
Wi-Fi 8 is already taking shape, and while it won't raise peak speeds beyond Wi-Fi 7, it promises something just as important: more reliable, lower-latency wireless performance where it actually matters.
Snapdragon X2 laptops launch with up to 18 cores, 5.0GHz clocks, and 80 TOPS NPU
New laptops ditch conservative RAM and storage choices in favor of configurations built for heavier workloads
LG's never-released rollable phone gets torn down, revealing wild engineering
Unbelievably complex innards
Motorola returns to tablets with Moto Pad, revamps Moto G Stylus smartphone
The 11-inch Android slate joins a revamped Moto G Stylus as the company tests a comeback in the budget tablet and pen market
Apple and Samsung named the least repairable phone brands in new report
Apple also lands last in the laptop rankings
In brief: Samsung and Apple continue to lead the pack when it comes to global smartphone sales, but the tech giants are at the bottom in the area of phone repairability. Samsung fared slightly better than its rival with a score of D (E being the lowest), while Cupertino managed a D-.
MacBook Neo demand is so strong it's creating supply headaches for Apple
Limited supplies of repurposed A18 Pro silicon leave Apple weighing higher costs or tighter inventory
Which mobile app was the first to reach 1 billion users?
Was it TikTok, WhatsApp, Facebook, or WeChat?
Google adds search to Play Store reviews to improve app discovery
Android's app reviews just got an upgrade
Apple's foldable iPhone might be delayed, or almost ready
Supply chain sources point to technical hurdles, while others say trial production is already underway
81-year-old Dodgers fan shut out by smartphone-only season tickets
A hot potato: It might be difficult for some people to believe, but not everyone owns a smartphone. Those who can't or won't use a handset often find today's digital society difficult to navigate. Just ask the 81-year-old Los Angeles Dodgers fan who can't get a season ticket because the team no longer prints paper versions.
Samsung may add a "Pro" model to Galaxy S lineup, matching Apple's strategy
Ultra flagship features without the S Pen?
Samsung Messages is officially on the way out, pushing users to Google Messages
One of Samsung's most familiar mobile apps is coming to an end
This Android phone can run Windows games locally, no PC required
Powered by Snapdragon and x86 emulation, it pushes up to 40W to deliver playable PC performance
Apple may be stockpiling mobile DRAM to outmaneuver rivals in a tight market
Apple is reportedly paying premium prices for memory and absorbing the cost to secure supply and pressure rivals