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
Intel's next laptop chips could bring 28-core CPUs built for discrete GPUs
High-end Nova Lake-HX with more cores and PCIe 5.0 for gaming laptops
Dell's new XPS 14 dominates MacBook Air with 43 hours of battery life in web browsing test
The MacBook Air exhibits better battery life in gaming, however
Instagram is testing a new paid tier that allows users to watch Stories anonymously
Pay up, and your Story views will stay hidden
New RCS standard could enable cross-platform video calls, if Apple and Google play along
Turning texts into a full-fledged video platform
"Tech neck" is becoming a new concern as phone use reshapes how we age
All that scrolling may be showing up on your neck
Vivo X300 Ultra takes aim at DSLRs with Zeiss lenses and pro photography tools
With external telephoto lenses, 10-bit Log video, and a camera cage, Vivo is targeting serious photographers
You can buy a $10,000 iPhone 17 Pro with a piece of Steve Jobs' turtleneck embedded inside
Not sure why you would, though
ChatGPT isn't getting spicier – OpenAI puts adult mode on indefinite hold
The company is shelving the feature as it shifts focus to enterprise tools
UK warns 2G shutdown could leave older devices offline by 2033
Faster, more efficient mobile at the expense of compatibility with older devices