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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Samsung is rumored to have changed its Galaxy S26 plans again – and we may not see the flagship phones before March
Samsung may stick to its traditional naming scheme for these handsets after all, but they may be delayed.
The iPhone Air is now free without a trade-in at Verizon - yep, that's $1,000 off
Verizon is currently offering the iPhone Air for free with a new line, and for the first time ever, no trade-ins are needed at all.
The best cell phone deals for October 2025
Updated Don't pay more than you need to! Our roundup of the best cell phone deals will score you a shiny new device from Apple, Google, or Samsung in no time.
The best Apple iPhone 17 deals for October 2025: how to get a free device, cheap plans, and more
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.
Best iPhone deals for October 2025: free devices, cheap plans, and unlocked options
Updated We've just updated our iPhone deals page with the latest iPhone 17 series, plus excellent promotions on older devices.
The best Verizon deals for October 2025: free iPhone Air, Galaxy S25 Ultra, and more
Updated This week's best Verizon deals include superb options for both iPhones and Android flagships, plus excellent home internet packages.
iPhone 17 vs iPhone 17 Pro – should you go Pro?
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The Samsung tri-fold phone is tipped to finally appear in public later this month
It seems as though the much-anticipated foldable is going to get a launch of sorts at APEC 2025.
