Smartphones are the most personal devices we own, keeping us connected at all times and acting as the heart of our tech lives. We may not spend much time actually speaking on them these days, but we use a phone for virtually everything else.
Smartphones today typically fall into one of two categories: iPhone or Android. iPhones are the most popular smartphones overall and offer entry into the much coveted Apple exosystem, where they can be paired with Apple Watches, iPads, and MacBooks for greater inter-device connectivity.
Android phones, meanwhile, are more numerous combined and often offer higher specs than iPhones on measures such as charging speed and camera quality, while offering integration with a wider variety of devices including Chromebooks and Windows laptops. They also tend to be cheaper.
Our industry-leading phones coverage serves up news, reviews, features and tutorials covering all kinds of devices, from the best smartphones overall to more budget offerings and all points in-between.
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The RAM crisis forced Apple's hand, and the price hikes we just experienced will likely be repeated when all the new iPhones arrive in September.
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Nothing fans unimpressed by new Phone (4b), but love its concept phone
Nothing recently showed off two phones, but you'll only be able to buy one of them, and it's not the one people want.
Samsung Galaxy A27 trades higher water resistance for improved AI and performance
The Samsung Galaxy A27 has launched with a new chipset, upgraded selfie camera, and a more modern design, but at least two downgrades.
I haven't seen Samsung discounts this good since Black Friday — up to $1,700 off OLED TVs, Galaxy S26 Ultra, appliances, and more
I don't understand why Amazon gets all the glory; Samsung's anti-Prime Day deals are just as good for phones, appliances, and TVs.
iOS 27 could finally fix a ‘silent alarm’ problem affecting iPhone owners
Some iPhone users say their alarms are going off silently, leading to them losing their jobs.
White House staff complain about 'pathetic' official app on their phones
The controversial White House app is a compulsory install for a lot of federal workers, who aren't best pleased.
This super-compact power bank has saved my bacon more times than I'd care to admit — and it just hit an ultra-cheap price for Prime Day
I use the Anker Nano 10K 45W Power Bank almost every day, and it's just hit an unbelievably low price for Prime Day.
