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Anonymous prepaid phones could soon be banned under a new FCC proposal

By James Rogerson Published

The FCC might soon ban anonymous phone lines in the US, which could help prevent fraud and scams but might also harm lots of innocent people.

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Boy using an iPhone 17 Pro in bed
Do you reach for your phone as soon as you wake up? I spoke to psychologists to find out why doing so is ‘really not good’ for our brains

By Jamie Richards Published

Ever wondered why you reach for your phone in the morning? I spoke to two psychology experts to get to the bottom of the morning scroll.

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The Google Pixel 10 Pro, iPhone 17 Pro and Galaxy S25 Ultra lying on a wooden table
29 phones to avoid buying this Prime Day for the exact same reason

By Axel Metz Published

Several phones are set to lose software support soon — here are 29 models to avoid buying this Prime Day, and which to consider instead.

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Google’s latest big idea could give your old Pixel a new life in the cloud

By Alex Blake Published

Google says old phones could see their components reused as affordable cloud servers.

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The Commodore Callback retro-themed flip phone.
Commodore’s retro-inspired flip phone could break your smartphone addiction

By Alex Blake Published

The Commodore Callback is a retro-flavored phone that sits between smartphones and dumbphones.

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I've spent hours researching the best phone for my child — here are the safest options I've found, from iPhones to 'dumbphones'

By Paul Hatton Published

What type of phone should you buy your child? Smartphones, dumbphones, and more explained by a parent.

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A hand holding a phone aloft at a concert to record an artist
Phoebe Bridgers rekindles the 'phone-free gigs' debate, and I support a ban

By David Nield Published

The indie singer-songwriter is the latest high-profile artist to tell fans they can't have their phones at live shows.

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I tested the 7 top flagship phones of 2026 — here's which models I recommend

By Axel Metz Published

All of the biggest tech brands have released their flagship phones for the 2025/26 season — here are our favorites for every type of user.

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AR glasses are here – and displays are defining their future

By David Goldman Published

AI glasses validated consumer interest, but it is displays that will propel the category forward.

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Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Pro 5G against pink background with display on
Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Pro 5G review: a solid performer let down by sloppy software

By Harry Padoan Published

Stir together a decent display, bountiful battery life, commendable cameras, and shockingly bad software, and you’ll get the Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Pro — should you buy it?

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