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
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?
Pixel 10a launches at $499 with modest refinements and familiar hardware
Google sticks with the Tensor G4 and focuses on refinements over reinvention
Paying off your Verizon phone online could delay unlocking by 35 days
Verizon tightens phone unlock rules after federal requirement ends
Apple set to unveil new iPhone, MacBooks, iPads at March 4 event
The entry-level iPhone 17e is expected to be the featured attraction
Samsung shows off Galaxy S26 Ultra privacy display in new teaser video
The panel narrows viewing angles to prevent shoulder surfing
iPhone 17e could arrive as soon as this month with MagSafe
A19 processor and Dynamic Island are also rumored
In brief: Apple updated its entry-level iPhone last February for the first time in three years, marking a brand shift and a new annual release schedule. Rumors suggest that the next model, the iPhone 17e, is set for an imminent launch with several new features previously exclusive to higher-priced models.
Android phones are getting smarter about detecting when they've been stolen
The operating system's multi-layered defenses are improving, especially in Brazil
Apple iPhone captured seven of the top 10 best-selling phones in 2025
Apple and Samsung's stranglehold on smartphones isn't going anywhere
This smartphone can run Android, Linux, and even Windows 11
Back from the Dead: Microsoft's Windows Phone project has long been dead, yet interest in a PC-like operating system on mobile devices appears to persist. Los Angeles – based Nex Computer is betting that enough demand exists to build a new business around this niche setup.
Realme says its 10,001mAh P4 Power phone can last nearly four days
It's not a brick, either
Physical keyboards are back: two new BlackBerry-style phones to launch in 2026
Modern QWERTY phones are still chasing BlackBerry nostalgia
FCC kills Verizon's 60-day phone unlocking rule after massive fraud spike
The FCC says Verizon's fast phone unlocking became a gift to phone thieves
Global smartphone shipments rose 2% in 2025, with Apple taking the top spot
The industry is expected to cool in 2026 thanks in large part to the continued memory shortage
Android's Bluetooth car audio problem has gone unfixed for over a year
Google acknowledged the problem, but users are still waiting for a fix
Smartphone prices expected to rise in 2026 as shipments fall
The result of soaring memory and chip prices driven by AI demand
Android phones can now share live video with 911 during emergencies
Responders can see everything but users are always in control, Google says
Google and Apple are working on easier phone switching – yes, really
Android just added a native iPhone transfer tool, and Apple says iOS 26 is getting one, too
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
The iPhone Fold may debut with a crease-free display, and a sky-high price
Insiders say Apple cracked the crease
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
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