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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New AirTag rivals from Xiaomi and Motorola are rumored to be on the way
If you're interested in tracking devices from Android and the web, Xiaomi and Motorola could be keen to help soon.
Buying someone a new phone this Christmas? Read this first
It’s the season of giving, and if you're planning on buying someone a new phone this Christmas, here are my expert recommendations.
Samsung just launched the One the UI 8.5 beta – here's how to try it
The Samsung One UI 8.5 beta is here with new features for all the best Samsung phones – here's how to give it a spin.
Google Pixel 9a drops to its lowest price ever amidst Pixel 10a leaks — now $349 at Amazon
The Google Pixel 9a drops to the lowest-ever price of $349 at Amazon
The Honor Magic 8 Lite has the best battery life of any phone I've ever tested – but it's not a total home run
The Honor Magic 8 Lite boasts some of the best battery life on the market, but it's let down by middling cameras and average performance.
This popular Anker rival has just recalled a power bank due to a fire hazard – here’s what to do
Iniu has recalled some versions of its 10,000mAh power bank over reports of overheating and even fires.
Forget Android vs iOS – this new privacy-focused Linux phone promises to be the alternative we need, but it still runs Android apps
The Jolla Phone runs Sailfish OS 5 and puts privacy first, while still working with Android apps.
A new rumor says Apple is testing an under-display camera for the iPhone 18
Apple has long been rumored to be adding an under-display camera to the iPhone, and it could happen in 2026.
