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Smartphones around the world still deliver tons of excitement, but the choices in North America continue to dwindle.

The OnePlus 13 has a flashy refreshed design and a powerful processor, and we're here to help you figure out if that's worth upgrading from your OnePlus 11.

The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra will likely arrive next month, and we already have an idea of how it'll compare to the iPhone 16 Pro Max.

Identity Check is a new opt-in feature on Pixels that requires a biometric verification whenever you perform sensitive actions away from your trusted places.

A quick dive into Google Messages' profile settings lets you take charge of how much personal information you want to share and with whom.

Simple View makes using a Pixel phone easier, with larger font size and increased touch sensitivity. Here's how it works, and how to enable it.

Android XR is the software that Samsung and other brands will use for XR headsets, AR glasses, and smart glasses. We'll explain how it works.

Dig out those gift cards and get the JBL Tune Beam for only $39 during Walmart's Christmas sale.

We take a look at the audio features in trends that we expect to see in 2025.

Alongside the bug fixes, Google is also working on current Android Auto issues found on some Pixel 9 models.

I talked to the head of OnePlus's industrial design to know more about the exciting new design and battery tech coming to the OnePlus 13.

As the year draws to a close, speculations for what we can expect from the upcoming year are at an all time high.

Next year's version of the Ray-Ban Meta glasses are bound to be an upgrade, and a display could be the highlight.

Google Drive is tweaking how it handles videos, and it's way better now.

Looks like the OnePlus Open 2 might keep us waiting longer than expected.

Google delivered its own proposal to the DOJ's interest in it selling Chrome.

Once you add a passport to Google Wallet in the form of a digital ID, you'll be able to use it in certain places to confirm your identity.

Google Wallet added more support for driver's licenses and state IDs in 2024 - here's how to add yours on an Android phone.

The Pixel 9 Pro Fold is one of the more impressive devices to come out of 2024, and it largely because of the inclusion of features like Made You Look.

This leak seemingly detailed the specs for Nothing's next wave of phones.

A report claimed Samsung might cut its 2025 foldable shipments.

New listings confirm Samsung is adding two bigger Galaxy Ring sizes.

A good-looking smartwatch for business meetings and runs alike.

AI, to date, has been a solution in search of a problem. That'll change in 2025, as AI infiltrates mobile and wearable operating systems.

Motorola and OnePlus launched some compelling phones in 2024, but they should look to each other if they want to succeed in 2025.

Gemini Advanced users running on Android 15 should get beneficial with the new PDF analyzing feature.

Google and Samsung had very different years in 2024, while one succeeded and the other struggled. 2025 will look very different for both companies in a very positive way.

The Dimensity 8400 breaks the mold as MediaTek's first mid-range chip to ditch the little CPU cores.

Google TV wants to be even more binge-worthy with new free channels.

I asked two industry analysts and mixed in my own predictions for what 2025 has in store for smartwatches, smart rings, and smart glasses.

I tested dozens of smartwatches, trackers, and rings in 2024 - and they were consistently high-quality in a way I'm not used to.

This week, we got Android 16 DP2, Motorola is at risk of a U.S. ban, Meta launches impressive AI features on its smart glasses, and more.

Hear the sleigh bells loud and clear this year with the Beats Solo 4 headphones.

Pardon the urgency, but if you're planning to buy an Android phone for Christmas, you better hurry. Fortunately, there's no shortage of great deals to choose from.

The experimental Gemini 2.0 Flash Thinking model breaks down its thought process step by step.

Decluttering tech is hard if you've amassed a lot of it over the years. Here's what I did to organize and declutter my tech collection.

You can be out there without being too far out there.

Google is changing how it handles Android releases in 2025, and the broader ecosystem has exciting updates.

Although it ended in a mistrial, the jury sided with Qualcomm on one of the lawsuit's most important questions.

A recent Samsung test involves One UI 7 and giving users more display control.

A major OnePlus Watch 3 leak suggests a navigation change.

This AI detection feature in Chrome might help users when browsing online.

There's a good chance the Pixel Laptop is nothing more than a prototype of a prototype. But if it's actually something in Google's pipeline, here's what I think it should look like.

Google Photos was spotted adding a "Quick Edits" option in its share menu.

One day after OnePlus officially teased the OnePlus 13R, an Amazon listing accidentally went live and revealed key details about the smartphone.

Amazon has slashed $350 off the price of the premium Garmin Epix Pro Gen 2, marking a great deal on a great high-end watch.

The European Union wants to help platforms like Android by giving it Apple-exclusive features - but that should give you pause.

Simple, straight-line LEDs with limitless possibilities for color and brightness.

Google might make the video calling process in Contacts much better.

Nothing OS 3.0 rolls out Android 15 for the Phone 2 and 2a.