Phones

The rear of the Samsung Galaxy S22, Apple iPhone 14 Pro and Google Pixel 7 phones, against a blue background
(Image credit: Samsung/Apple/Google)

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. 

Latest about Phones

Google Pixel 10a Review

Google’s Pixel 10a proves you don’t need big upgrades to make a great phone

By Jacob Krol published

Still one of the best budget options

Google Pixel Phones
The promotional at for the Tomb Raider 1-3 Remastered Challenge Mode update. It features Lara Croft wearing three new outfits and the game's logo on a dark grey background.

The first three Tomb Raider games just launched on mobile with all DLC and loads of new content —  'We’re providing an incredible amount of value in one package,' says developer

By Dashiell Wood published

Tomb Raider 1-3 Remastered has arrived on mobile alongside a big free update for other platforms.

Mobile Gaming
Google Pixel 10 Pro

Google adds major Android optimizations to make your phone run faster

By David Nield published

Thanks to a tool called AutoFDO, Google is promising that your Android phone will soon be working better than ever.

Android
A pink iPhone 17e next to a green iPhone 17

iPhone 17e vs iPhone 17: which should you buy?

By Axel Metz published

The iPhone 17e and iPhone 17 both offer impressive value for money, but they're intended for different types of users.

iPhone
Ulefone RugOne Xsnap 7

This rugged Android phone has a pop-out action cam that looks a lot like a GoPro

By David Nield published

The phone has been shown off in prototype form and we're expecting a launch in the middle of 2026.

Phones
Apple CEO Tim Cook delivers remarks before the start of an Apple event at Apple headquarters on September 09, 2024 in Cupertino, California. Apple held an event to showcase the new iPhone 16, Airpods and Apple Watch models. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

‘He is a once-in-a-thousand-years kind of person’: Tim Cook explains how the Steve Jobs reality distortion field convinced him to join Apple

By Lance Ulanoff published

Apple CEO Tim Cook opens up about the company's history, DNA, and why he joined despite the company's then-sorry state.

iPhone
Apple iPhone 17e Review

I tested the iPhone 17e, and I'm convinced it's an even better-value iPhone

By Jacob Krol published

With the A19 chip, double the starting storage, and the addition of MagSafe, it makes the best-value iPhone even more compelling.

iPhone
OnePlus 15T

We've just got our first full and official look at the OnePlus 15T

By David Nield published

OnePlus has revealed the design of its upcoming OnePlus 15T phone, and it's going to be launching this month.

OnePlus Phones
A hand holding the Nothing Phone (4a) next to a hand holding the iPhone 17e

Why the iPhone 17e has been overshadowed by the Nothing Phone (4a)

By Tom Bedford published

It's been a huge week for mid-range smartphones — but one TechRadar writer explains why they think the iPhone 17e was completely eclipsed by its new Nothing rival.

Phones
Google Pixel 10 Pro XL in Porcelain against a blue background with a green neon Android figurine in the background

Google Pixel 11 design leak may have revealed a camera bar change

By David Nield published

We're counting down to the launch of the Pixel 11 phones later this year, and the camera bar may get a redesign.

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