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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 best Android phones 2025
Updated We've collected our expert picks for the best Android phones for every kind of user, from mobile photographers to budget buyers to foldable fans.
The iPhone Fold could be facing ‘issues’ — but at least we’ve seen new dummy units
Issues in the iPhone Fold's development have apparently put the mass production timeline at risk, but we're still hopeful for a launch this year.
Samsung Messages is officially shutting down for good
Samsung has announced that its Samsung Messages app is shutting, with Google Messages the replacement.
