Android 16 QPR2: What's new as Google moves to twice-yearly OS releases
From smarter alerts to expanded dark mode, here's what's changed
Steam could be headed to phones, tablets, and other Arm hardware
Fex emulation is laying the groundwork to bring Windows x86 games to mobile platforms
India orders mandatory security app on phones, Apple refuses to comply (Update)
A government app that can't be removed is at the center of India's latest tech clash
Samsung finally announces the Galaxy Z TriFold, coming soon to the US
Priced around $2,450 in Korea
MKBHD admits mistakes as his controversial Panels wallpaper app closes barely a year after launch
"We weren't able to turn it into the vision I had"
Android's latest enterprise update shows encrypted work texts aren't as private as they look
Google's update allows employers to read messages on company-owned Android devices
Netflix no longer lets you cast content from your phone
There are some exceptions for older Chromecast and Google Cast devices
The iPhone Fold may debut with a crease-free display, and a sky-high price
Insiders say Apple cracked the crease
Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 aims for near-flagship power without Elite pricing
Qualcomm trims clocks and storage support, but keeps Oryon CPU, AI features, and 5G-Advanced networking
Apple set to reclaim title as world's biggest smartphone maker thanks to iPhone 17 surge
Apple hasn't led global phone sales since 2011
The economy is pushing US consumers and corporations to cling to outdated hardware
Americans want to upgrade their phones every 16 months. They're doing it every 29
Pornhub calls on Apple and Google to build device-based age verification APIs
An anonymized age token offers stronger verification than online platforms that users can easily trick
FCC rolls back plan to make cybersecurity a legal duty for telecom carriers
The commission is betting on voluntary industry measures instead of enforceable standards
AirDrop is finally compatible with Android – no thanks to Apple
Only supported by the Pixel 10 for now, let's see how long Apple allows it
Highly anticipated: In a move that will surely be appreciated by millions of smartphone users around the world, Google has updated Android's Quick Share file transfer protocol to work with Apple's AirDrop. The Pixel 10 family is the first to support the new feature, but Google plans to expand it to other Android devices in the future.
TikTok is adding a slider to avoid AI junk, and invisible watermarks to make it work
Let's hope others follow suit
Apple could split iPhone releases into premium and budget events
More events = more iPhones
Russia is cutting mobile data for travelers for up to 24 hours to fight drone attacks
Officials cite national security, but digital rights groups question the technical logic behind the move
The Best Gaming Laptops: Gaming on the Go
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Verizon to slash 15,000 jobs in its biggest shake-up ever
New CEO is pushing a sweeping cost-cutting overhaul amid shrinking growth
You may be owed up to $7,500 from the AT&T data breach settlement
Submit a claim before December 18
OnePlus 15 launches with a massive 7,300 mAh battery
The OnePlus 15 has debuted to strong first reviews, driven largely by the big battery that offers reliable two-day endurance. The Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (what a name) delivers flagship performance, too, but reviewers note that the cameras are a downgrade compared to last year's model.
Samsung tri-fold phone leak reveals name, iPad-like screen size, and launch date
About as expensive as you'd imagine
Forward-looking: We know that Samsung's trifold phone is almost here as the company showed it off at an event earlier this month. Now, we have some "confirmed details" about the dual-hinge device, including its huge screen size and a potential price.
Google Play will soon penalize Android apps that use too much battery
The excessive partial wake locks metric is out of beta and available to all developers
SK hynix merges DRAM and NAND into a single package for faster AI performance
A novel packaging technology may soon come to fruition