Phones

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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. 

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A hand holding an iPhone showing the 'all clear' look on iOS 26

Sorry Apple, but I don’t think iOS 26 is fit for purpose

By Roland Moore-Colyer published

Bugs, slowdown, battery drain – I don't think iOS 26 is Apple at its finest.

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Apple Accessibility for Students

Watch what may be Apple's most inspiring video ever

By Lance Ulanoff published

Apple celebrated International Day of Persons with Disabilities with an incredible video that reminds us that we're all just average human messes.

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Samsung Galaxy S25 FE in hand with long green leaves behind

Samsung's Galaxy S25 FE is a solid phone, but I don't know why you'd buy it.

By Nirave Gondhia published

The Galaxy S25 FE is a solid phone that struggles to stand out as the Galaxy S25 Plus and other rivals offer a better experience.

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The best Apple iPhone 17 deals for December 2025: free devices, cheap plans, and end-of-year specials

By Alex Whitelock last updated

Looking for an iPhone 17 on the cheap? Check out this week's best deals in both the US and UK across all four devices right here on this page.

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Assorted Apple, Google, and Samsung phones and tablets on pink background with T-Mobile deals text overlay

The best T-Mobile deals for December 2025: get a free iPhone 17, Galaxy S25, and more this week

By Alex Whitelock last updated

This week's best T-Mobile deals could save you a bundle on your next phone, a plan upgrade, or even your internet.

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The iOS 26 beta 5 update being downloaded onto an iPhone 16 Pro.

Apple is pushing iOS 18 users to upgrade to iOS 26, but many are still wary

By Alex Blake published

Apple wants iOS 18 users to upgrade to iOS 26, but there are 3 reasons why some people are reluctant.

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Verizon logo on yellow background with assorted phones collage

The best Verizon deals for December 2025: free iPhone 17 Pro Max, Galaxy S25 Ultra, and more

By Alex Whitelock last updated

Updated This week's best Verizon deals include superb options for both iPhones and Android flagships, plus excellent home internet packages.

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The OnePlus 15R and Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 chipest

‘Qualcomm knows it has to fight back’: OnePlus exec explains why Apple is (partially) responsible for the new Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 chipset

By Axel Metz published

OnePlus exec Rudolf Xu explains why Qualcomm decided to develop the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, and why OnePlus has decided to use it in the OnePlus 15R.

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OnePlus 15 in Times Square New York City on the busy street showing the cameras and sides of the phone in addition to home screen panels and Settings menus

The OnePlus 15 is finally heading to the US, and you can grab a major pre-order bonus

By James Rogerson published

The OnePlus 15 is a five-star phone, and US buyers will be able to pre-order it from December 4.

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Samsung Galaxy Z Trifold

How much will the Galaxy Z TriFold cost? I’m a Samsung expert and here’s my prediction

By Philip Berne published

The Galaxy Z TriFold will cost more than any other phone in most markets, but probably not as much as the Huawei Mate XT. My prediction for the launch price is within.

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