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Here’s how I optimize my iPhone’s battery life to make it last longer
By James Rogerson published
Between various modes, automations, and settings, there are lots of tools I use to make my iPhone's battery go further.

Yikes! 70% of you told me you’re not hyped about the Galaxy S26 — Samsung better have something special up its sleeve
By Roland Moore-Colyer published
You’re not feeling the hype for the Samsung Galaxy S26 – maybe it’s time for a change.

Don't buy a Galaxy S25 — trust me, you should wait for the Samsung Galaxy S26
By Roland Moore-Colyer published
It would be a mistake to get a new Galaxy phone right now – I urge you to wait for the Samsung Galaxy S26.

How the heck did phones become so boring? Looking at you, Apple and Samsung — but at least there’s hope on the horizon
By Roland Moore-Colyer published
Big phone makers should follow Nothing’s example of avoiding pumping out boring phones year after year.

I think the time is right for small phones to make a comeback
By Roland Moore-Colyer published
Readers told me that they still like small phones, and I think now's the time for compact phones to make a return.

Apple really went backwards when it ditched titanium on iPhones
By Roland Moore-Colyer published
I've already battered and bruised my iPhone 17 from the hard knocks my titanium-sporting iPhone 16 Pro Max would shrug off.

CES 2026 had a surprising phone presence — here are 5 of my top picks
By Roland Moore-Colyer published
Looks like smartphones are back on the menu at CES 2026: from the Galaxy TriFold to a BlackBerry-style throwback.

5 key rumors about the Samsung Galaxy S26
By Roland Moore-Colyer published
I expect we'll see the Samsung Galaxy S26 series in late February, and expect an iterative generation for the flagship phones.
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