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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.

By Ivan Franco, March 9, 2026, 2:32 PM

Apple Mobile

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.

By Ivan Franco, March 9, 2026, 12:16 PM

Mobile Industry

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

By Bob O'Donnell, March 7, 2026, 8:54 AM 8 comments

Industry Google

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

By Skye Jacobs, March 6, 2026, 7:03 AM

Mobile Google

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

By Skye Jacobs, March 5, 2026, 7:51 AM

Google Mobile

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.

By Ivan Franco, March 4, 2026, 6:48 PM

Mobile

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

By Rob Thubron, March 4, 2026, 9:19 AM

Hardware Apple

Apple accidentally reveals "MacBook Neo," the long-rumored low-cost MacBook

The mysterious listing hints at a smaller, colorful MacBook powered by iPhone chips

By Skye Jacobs, March 4, 2026, 5:18 AM 9 comments

Security Mobile

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

By Skye Jacobs, March 4, 2026, 2:11 AM

Mobile Electronics

Jolla Sailfish pitches a "European phone" for users wary of Google and Apple

Linux-based OS, modular hardware, and a privacy-first roadmap

By Skye Jacobs, March 3, 2026, 1:28 PM 17 comments

Mobile Industry

Qualcomm is getting ready for Wi-Fi 8 this year, 6G in 2029

The next great hope for AI

By Daniel Sims, March 3, 2026, 11:54 AM 11 comments

The Web Mobile

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.

Full story By Zo Ahmed, March 3, 2026, 10:10 AM 10 comments

Mobile Space

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"

By Skye Jacobs, March 3, 2026, 9:13 AM 8 comments

Electronics Mobile

Samsung Wallet can now store your house keys in your phone

Coming this month to Aqara, Nuki, Schlage, and Ultraloq smart locks

By Daniel Sims, March 3, 2026, 7:26 AM

Mobile Electronics

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%

By Skye Jacobs, March 3, 2026, 6:15 AM

Mobile Apple

Apple unveils iPhone 17e with A19 chip and MagSafe charging starting at $599

The takeaway: Apple has unveiled its next budget smartphone, the iPhone 17e, featuring several upgrades over its predecessor. The most notable additions include MagSafe support, a more powerful processor, an improved cellular modem, enhanced screen protection, and double the base storage capacity. Despite these improvements, the iPhone 17e is expected to retain the same starting price as the model it replaces.

Full story By Kishalaya Kundu, March 2, 2026, 2:10 PM 13 comments

Mobile Electronics

Motorola Razr Fold debuts with Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, 6,000mAh battery, and hefty €2,000 price tag

Thinner than Pixel's fold, heavier than Samsung's, and priced squarely in flagship territory

By Kishalaya Kundu, March 2, 2026, 11:06 AM

Mobile Industry

Smartphone sales are expected to drop 13% worldwide amid memory crunch

Entry-level smartphones could be wiped out permanently, warns IDC

By Kishalaya Kundu, February 27, 2026, 12:35 PM 10 comments

Security Mobile

Apple's iPhone and iPad become first consumer devices to receive NATO security clearance

Apple's security architecture passes government-grade testing with no special software required

By Skye Jacobs, February 27, 2026, 7:53 AM

Mobile Hardware

Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra's privacy screen is the most interesting upgrade this year

The rest of the lineup starts at $900 with modest hardware upgrades, plus more AI

By Bob O'Donnell, February 25, 2026, 4:12 PM 18 comments

Wearable Tech Mobile

New Android app alerts you when someone nearby is wearing smart glasses

The app tracks Bluetooth signals to expose hidden recording devices like Meta's Ray-Bans

By Skye Jacobs, February 25, 2026, 9:16 AM 16 comments

Hardware Apple

Apple set to launch first touchscreen MacBook Pro with OLED and Dynamic Island this year

Featuring a "Dynamic Interface"

By Rob Thubron, February 25, 2026, 7:24 AM

Mobile Industry

Watch Samsung Unpacked 2026: Galaxy S26 reveal starts at 10am PT / 1pm ET

New Galaxy Buds are also expected, but will we see the Galaxy S26 Edge?

By Rob Thubron, February 25, 2026, 5:15 AM

Mobile Google

Pixel 10a launches at $499 with modest refinements and familiar hardware

Google sticks with the Tensor G4 and focuses on refinements over reinvention

By Skye Jacobs, February 19, 2026, 8:54 AM 10 comments

Mobile Gaming

Cyberpunk 2077 is now playable on high-end Android phones using PC emulation

High-end cooling and Snapdragon performance make the difference

By Rob Thubron, February 18, 2026, 6:59 AM