The foldable phone market is in the middle of a huge transformation, but no one told Google. Last year, Samsung transformed its Galaxy Z Fold 7 with a dramatically thinner design. This year, it made its phones thinner and lighter again, almost eliminated the crease, and introduced a new passport-sized form factor that feels like […]
Xiaomi’s profit fell again in the second quarter. A global memory shortage kept pushing up the cost of its phones. The Chinese company posted its third straight quarterly profit decline, Bloomberg reported. Adjusted net income dropped about 43 percent …
Our readers rant and rave about mobile virtual network operators, but what about major networks, like AT&T and Verizon?
Google has told suppliers it plans to move all Pixel production out of China from 2027, according to Nikkei Asia. That covers phones, smartwatches and wireless earbuds. Lauly Li reported the plan on 18 August, citing the ongoing tensions between Washin…
Alex Pasykov and his fellow Kyiv co-founders made an unusual bet when they moved into mobile dating: rather than build one app, they built two in 2017. Hily targets the mainstream dating market, while…
The Fairphone 6 Plus is a minor hardware refresh, but a major launch for the company: It’s the first phone that Fairphone is selling directly in the US. It’s on sale now for $649.99, available through Fairphone’s website and Amazon, and is sold unlocked with support for both T-Mobile and AT&T. In Europe, it costs […]
Using an app lock on your phone adds a layer of security for sensitive data past your main lock screen.
Like the pets of any self-respecting millennial, my cats have their own Instagram account. Noodle and Loaf – aka Carb Cats – aren’t exactly celebrities. But they are used to having their photos taken a lot. Between their Instagram account, my regular need to test smartphone cameras, and the fact that they are two adorable […]
The MacBook Neo 2 is expected to launch in Spring 2027 alongside the iPhone 18 and iPhone 18e. It’s another step by Apple to split its professional and consumer hardware.
I told myself I wouldn’t buy an OhSnap accessory for my phone. Every one I’d tested was nice, but felt overpriced and slightly flawed. After I weighed in on the $40 Snap Grip 5 last year, I wound up sticking with my $25 Syncwire instead. But OhSnap’s $50 Snap Grip Stand finally got me. To […]