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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The iPhone Air 2 might have two rear cameras, but many other elements could be unchanged.
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A new iPhone roadmap just leaked, with spec details of the foldable iPhone and the iPhone Air 2
Next year is shaping up to be a big one for Apple and its iPhone series, and new information has emerged.
Fairphone is finally coming to the US – but there's good news and bad news for right-to-repair fans
Fairphone is finally expanding into the US market, but I think it'll be some time before we see a Fairphone smartphone released there.
New Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leaks point to a tiny camera improvement and a ‘major upgrade’ to charging
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra could have faster charging and a new telephoto camera, but the other camera hardware might be unchanged.
A nasty Apple Maps bug is eating up a ridiculous amount of storage on some iPhones – here's how to get rid of it
Is Maps taking up a ridiculous amount of storage on your iPhone? You're not alone – and there is a (frustrating) solution.
This free app gives Android phones AirDrop-style file transfer powers – and it even works with Mac
LocalSend is a must-have for every Android user – it makes transferring files between Mac and Android phones simple and painless.
