Google Messages RCS isn’t working for some users, but a weird VPN trick might fix it
Google Messages RCS isn’t working for some users, but a weird VPN trick might fix it

RCS isn’t working for some Google Messages users, but an old VPN trick has reemerged as a potential solution.

Google’s Pixel 11 Pro Is One of My Favorite Android Phones, but It’s Not a Revolution

Google’s most advanced Pixel phone loses its cheapest tier, gains a few features, but most of it remains the same. And that’s just fine.

Google’s Pixel 11 Pro Fold feels like the end of an era
Google’s Pixel 11 Pro Fold feels like the end of an era

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 […]

‘Like comparing a $5 Walmart steak to a steak from a local ranch’: the Fairphone Gen 6 Plus’s perceived high price is dividing fans — and I know where I stand
‘Like comparing a $5 Walmart steak to a steak from a local ranch’: the Fairphone Gen 6 Plus’s perceived high price is dividing fans — and I know where I stand

The Fairphone Gen 6 Plus is a mid-range phone with a steep price tag — but that might just be the cost of a fairer world.

Google to stop making Pixel devices in China, report claims — India and Vietnam prime candidates for manufacturing shift owing to Beijing-Washington tensions

To reduce reliance on China, Google plans to relocate production of Pixel smartphones, smartwatches, and headsets from China to India and Vietnam.

iPhone owners urged to sell current models ASAP to avoid 30% value drop: ‘if you’ve got a Pro or Pro Max, waiting until after the launch can be particularly costly’
iPhone owners urged to sell current models ASAP to avoid 30% value drop: ‘if you’ve got a Pro or Pro Max, waiting until after the launch can be particularly costly’

Existing iPhones are soon set to massively fall in price, with the iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max likely to be the worst affected.

Fairphone’s Repairable Smartphones Debut in the US With the 6 Plus

The Fairphone 6 Plus costs $650 and ships with Android 16 as its operating system.

My iPhone keyboard was becoming infuriating for typing AI prompts — I changed these 3 settings, and ChatGPT is now much easier to use
My iPhone keyboard was becoming infuriating for typing AI prompts — I changed these 3 settings, and ChatGPT is now much easier to use

If you frequently type prompts to ChatGPT on your iPhone then you might want to make these changes to your keyboard for improved accuracy.

Fairphone’s latest repairable phone is going on sale in the US
Fairphone’s latest repairable phone is going on sale in the US

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 […]

Pixel 11 Pro XL vs. iPhone 17 Pro Max: I Compared Google and Apple’s Flagship Phones

Choosing between Android and iOS? I’m here to help you decide between the $1,199 iPhone 17 Pro Max and the brand-new $1,299 Pixel 11 Pro XL.