Ads are coming for your lock screen, and Nothing is leading the way
Nothing also introduced its first entry-level phone this week
F-Droid says Google's new rules intentionally block free and open-source apps
Sounding off: The war between F-Droid and Google is escalating again. The open-source Android app repository says Mountain View is quietly restructuring the mobile software ecosystem in ways that could marginalize independent distribution and weaken the broader FOSS movement – all while presenting its Play Store rules as consumer "safety" protections.
Not so fast: Latest analysis suggests iPhone Air production remains steady
Apple supply chain data show no iPhone Air cutbacks, says TD Cowen
Apple hit with $2 billion payout in record UK class-action ruling
App Store's 30-percent commission fees declared excessive
Apple's 18-inch foldable iPad is starting to look like a very expensive maybe
From its heavy 3.5-pound frame to an 18-inch OLED panel, could push its debut to 2029 or beyond
iPad Pro M5 debuts to positive reviews, but at $999, you might just buy a MacBook instead
The iPad Pro M5 is an incredibly fast, ultralight tablet aimed at professionals. Reviewers praise its stunning Ultra Retina XDR display and call iPadOS 26 a major step forward. However, its $999 starting price is steep, and adding accessories quickly pushes the total cost even higher.
Apple scales back iPhone Air production, other iPhone 17 models keep shining
It turns out "thinner" isn't the killer feature this year
The spam text you ignored might be part of a billion-dollar crime wave
How stolen cards, SIM farms, and gig workers power the text-scam economy
Samsung drops plans for Galaxy S26 Edge following weak S25 Edge sales
The S25 Edge is also being discontinued
Most mobile game developers want Apple and Google to open the gates, survey finds
Study finds developers are eager to diversify beyond official app stores
Pixnapping attack lets malicious apps steal sensitive data from Android devices
The attack works, but requires a lot of "ifs" to properly achieve its goal
Chinese smartphone makers are already copying Apple's Liquid Glass UI
To no one's surprise
Mozilla Firefox makes Time's Best Innovations list despite falling market share
Recognized for a new AI-based feature on iOS
ESA report shows the average gamer is 41 – and nearly half are women
Gaming has come a long way
Samsung introduces Isocell HP5, its smallest 200MP image sensor to date
Samsung's latest image sensor is already being mass produced
Upcoming UFS 5.0 standard will more than double smartphone storage speeds
High-speed 10.8 GB/s mobile storage poised to rival PC performance
Which of these features were part of the 1982 Epson HX-20 notebook PC?
The world's first handheld computer had a feature you'd never expect – can you guess it?
Department of Defense approves Google Pixel phones for federal use
A secure, reliable platform from the company that held an illegal monopoly over search
What was the first Android smartphone ever released?
Android rocking a full QWERTY keyboard.
Google confirms new Android rules will significantly restrict app sideloading
Google's new ID requirements could destroy independent app stores
Apple pulls ICEBlock tracking app following Justice Department demand
"Violence against law enforcement is an intolerable red line that cannot be crossed"
Modder attaches SSD coolers to iPhone 17 Pro Max for unprecedented benchmark results
The Frankenstein iPhone cooler
Instagram boss says it's not secretly using your phone's microphone to record you – here's why you still believe it
Meta wouldn't even need to these days
Energizer's long-lasting laptop offers marathon power, but no air travel allowed
Massive 192 Wh battery exceeds FAA guidelines
OpenAI's Sora 2.0 can generate hyperrealistic AI videos of you and your friends
Sora 2 model debuts with free iOS app, Android version is coming soon