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Samsung briefly confirmed a Perplexity-powered Bixby before deleting the announcement.

Google Pixel phones have a charging optimization feature that can learn your battery habits and extend its lifespan.

Enrolled Pixel testers reported Microsoft app crashes once again, despite Google's latest update.

A 6,500mAh battery in a 7.2mm body may sound fake, but Infinix did it.

Galaxy S26 Ultra color leaks suggest Samsung is sticking to muted flagship tones.

Spotify was reported to have a "match" feature in the works for physical books and audiobooks.

The Galaxy Tab A11 Plus delivers a newer (and faster) chip, faster charging, and longer software support than the Tab A9 Plus.

Using gestures on a Google Pixel for navigation or shortcut actions is useful, and it's easy o enable them, or disable them if you prefer.

The Samsung Galaxy A17 5G gets Android 16 and a stabilized main camera. RAM is still a crippling factor though, just like the A16.

The Samsung Galaxy A17 5G and Moto G 2026 are two very enticing options at $200. But there can be only one winner.

Motorola's Razr Fold is confirmed to best the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 in at least a few areas, but how will it fare overall?

RedMagic 11 Air launched overseas and is highlighted as a mobile gaming device with a strong focus on performance and cooling.

OPPO is changing how it positions OnePlus in North America, but it's business as usual in other global markets.

Add a line with most plans at T-Mobile and you could get the new Samsung Galaxy A17 5G for 100% free, no trade-in required.

OnePlus made a mistake with the OnePlus 15, leaning into battery life and gaming performance too strongly. It might repeat that mistake with the OnePlus 16.

Samsung was reported to have new notifications in the works for the Galaxy Ring to keep them informed about it.

With the X3 Pro, RayNeo has one of the best AR glasses you can buy today. But should you do so? Not yet. The middling battery life makes these glasses unusable.

OnePlus' next flagship was rumored to skip out on global markets this year.

OpenAI is on track to unveil its first hardware product later this year, according to a company executive, and it might have what it takes to succeed.

New Qualcomm rumors claim the company is preparing a Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 "Pro" addition to its 2026 lineup.

Samsung drops a pretty sweet Home Up patch for its Galaxy testers in One UI 8.5.

Google's Pixel 10a may launch as early as February 18, with leaked price speculations suggesting a potential hold at 549 despite rising component costs.

SwitchBot's new AI Art Frame favors an E Ink display instead of an LCD or OLED, making digital art look traditional. However, I take issue with the AI element.

The availability of many on-device AI features is directly correlated to the amount of RAM your phone has, making memory the most important spec.

The Honor Magic 8 Pro is finally available globally, and it's not just the best phone Honor has ever made, but a compelling alternative to the competition.

Google appears to be expanding Pixel 10's Magic Cue with Google Wallet and Google Tasks integrations.

The new Answer now feature lets Gemini respond immediately without switching models, replacing the old Skip button.

The Motorola Razr Fold marks the company's debut into book-style folding phones. We explore if it can offer better value than Google's mighty Pixel 10 Pro Fold.

Xiaomi's budget phone shows flashes of brilliance, but one recurring flaw keeps the Redmi Note 15 from greatness.

The NOMAD is a respectable Garmin Instinct 3 alternative for weekend hikers and trail runners who want the essentials but can live without expensive extras.

The DuRoBo Krono made its debut at CES 2026, but I've been using the device for the past 6 weeks in an attempt to replace my daily e-reader. Here's how it went.

The Moto G Power 2026 is available for purchase, but design and spec choices make it a hard buy over last year's model. Here's our full review and thoughts.

Samsung removing the crease from its next foldable is a minor feature that will hit big with consumers.

Google's CC is an experimental productivity agent covering Gmail, Drive, and Calendar, and it's easy to see how this could make AI mainstream.

OpenAI announced a cheaper ChatGPT tier for users in the U.S., alongside confirmation of ads headed to the AI.

This week, Apple is teaming up with Google for Gemini, Verizon's widespread outage, OnePlus's CEO Pete Lau is facing an arrest warrant in Taiwan, we got an Android 17 leak, and the Pixel 10a could arrive sooner than expected.

Ultrahuman and Click Therapeutics joined hands to announce a new migraine PowerPlug to help users understand and manage them.

The Google Pixel 9a boasts excellent battery life, flagship-level cameras, and more

Spotify is raising the price of Premium subscriptions to "reflect the value" of its service, but I can name at least four others that are a better deal.

An OpenAI leak reportedly highlighted a pair of AI earbuds, alongside early supposed details about its hardware.

Solid-state batteries promise to be safer, more powerful, and last longer. Sign me up.

The global smartphone market rebounded in Q4 2025, witnessing a 2.3% surge in shipments despite supply chain hurdles, with Samsung's impressive 61.2 million units shipped marking its strongest performance since 2013.

A promotional PDF found on Samsung's Colombian site has revealed the full Galaxy S26 naming scheme.

Google is working on a Pixel Watch feature that alerts users when they leave their phone behind.

X faces a significant outage affecting app and website access, with over 78,000 reports.

Another leak surfaced, offering alleged details about an Android 16 feature to help users manage device intrusions.

The Quatix 8 Pro is the second Garmin watch to add LTE-M and satellite connectivity. Why can't we see the same for Instinct, Forerunner, or Venu models?

NVIDIA is bringing GeForce Now to all platforms, and I'm thrilled.

Foldable repairability is always a headache, but a recent report claimed that Google could have a new design to make one aspect easier.

Meta laid off most of its first-party development studios and seemingly shuttered developer funding, leaving many to wonder what's next for the Quest.