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iOS 26.3 Hints at Improved iPhone-to-Android Texting Coming Soon
Starting with the iOS 26.3 beta, Apple appears to be laying the groundwork for carriers to be able to support end-to-end encryption (E2EE) for RCS messages, and that news could actually have even bigger implications for the Messages app on the iPhone.
The Galaxy S26 Plus' latest rumors got me asking: where's the Plus, exactly?
It's not to be found in the battery compartment, I can tell you that much.
Apple rolls out Creator Studio to boost services push, adds AI features
Apple on Tuesday unveiled Apple Creator Studio, a new subscription bundle of professional creative software priced at $12.99 a month or $129 a year, as the iPhone maker steps up its push into paid services for creators, students and professionals. The company has used its services business, which includes its Apple Music and iCloud services, to drive growth in recent years, helping counter slower hardware growth and generate recurring revenue. Apple Creator Studio bundles some of the company's best-known creative tools into a single subscription, including Final Cut Pro, Logic Pro and Pixelmator Pro across Mac and iPad.
Apple Introduces New 'Creator Studio' Bundle of Apps for $129 Per Year
Apple today introduced a new Creator Studio bundle that offers access to six creative apps, and premium features in iWork apps, for $12.99 per month or $129 per year. Apple Creator Studio includes access to Final Cut Pro, Logic Pro, and Pixelmator Pro on the Mac and iPad, as well as Motion, Compressor, and MainStage on the Mac. Plus, it unlocks premium AI features and content across the iWork apps Keynote, Pages, and Numbers across the iPhone, iPad, and Mac, and later in the Freeform app.
Trump picks up the phone and calls Sen. Elizabeth Warren
The unlikely conversation came after years of antipathy between the two politicians, including the president’s derogatory use of the nickname “Pocahontas” to describe her.
AI Pushback: Governments Eye Action on Political Ads, Deepfakes
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul wants to ban AI-generated images from state politics. Canada may restrict “deepfakes” after the uproar over Grok “undressing” photos. New Jersey restricts phone use in schools. Vermont beer-makers are struggling. As we mention here regularly, Decision Points primarily ...
Autistic Barbie joins Mattel diversity and inclusion line
New autistic Barbie includes fidget spinner, noise-canceling headphones and articulated joints, and was designed with Autistic Self Advocacy Network input.
From Borges to Jennifer Aniston: Science begins to illuminate the mysteries of memory
How do cell phones affect our memories? What percentage of them are imagined? A group of neuroscientists is trying to unravel the secrets of one of the brain’s most common and least understood functions
Google Photos may finally add a long-awaited video playback feature
Google Photos could soon allow users to adjust the video playback speed, and even allow date separators to be toggled off for a cleaner view.
The friendship secret: why socialising could help you live longer
Neuroscientist Ben Rein is on a mission to show that being around others not only feels good, but can even improve recovery from strokes, cancer and heart attacks. So why are so many of us isolated and glued to our phones?
Galaxy S26 with Exynos 2600 makes first Geekbench appearance
For the first time, Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy S26 has surfaced on Geekbench with the Exynos 2600 processor. The first listing alone revealed the phone’s graphics capabilities, backed by Samsung Xclipse 960 GPU. This listing is important because it’s the first time the company’s latest in-house AP is featured in a real device. The company has […]
Apple Confirms iPhone Attacks—No Fix For Most Users
Hundreds of millions of iPhones now at risk from new attacks. Users must upgrade now.
I can't believe I used my Google Pixel without this productivity tool for this long
The secret to 10x productivity
Tories would ban under-16s from social media, says Badenoch
Opposition leader says a future Conservative government would ban phones in schools, as teachers’ union also backs social media ban
Apple Issues Major Warning to 800 Million iPhone Users
The Apple iPhone is the most popular mobile phone line in the United States and one of the most popular series of devices in the world with an estimated 1.6 billion iPhone users across the globe. Unfortunately, many of those users are now at risk. Over the past few weeks, Apple has been issuing a ...
Samsung Confirms New Options For Android Users After Gmail Issues
Decision time for Android users as Google’s AI completely takes over your smartphone.
Samsung's Galaxy S26 series release date may have just been etched in stone
It's a little later than we all expected a while ago, but mostly in line with the most recent speculation.
Brick device digital detox is the new Dry January for Gen Z
Americans are drinking less, making Dry January old-fashioned. Brick, a device that lets you block apps on your phone, is the hot new digital detox.
Review: Samsung’s new phone looks straight out of science fiction
LAS VEGAS, Nev. — For years, sci-fi shows have depicted futuristic computers with shapeshifting screens that can fold or expand depending on the situation. ...
The Clicks co-founder explains who its tiny Communicator phone is for
Clicks is taking a swing at entering the mobile phone market.
Google Photos may finally let you choose when your pictures are backed up
Google Photos is getting a touch of Expressive UI and a long-requested feature.
Apple Releases A Further Surprise iPhone Update For Millions Of Users
There’s a new test update for the iPhone which nobody saw coming.
You can break apart and share this 10K power bank like a KitKat bar
Two people can charge their phones using Nimble’s new Champ Stack 10K without being tethered to a single power bank.
iPhone Air 2 could get two of the most requested feature upgrades
Apple may have fixes coming for iPhone Air 2 that address two major concerns with the first model. Here are the details.
Samsung Confirms New Options For Android Users After Gmail Issues
Decision time for Android users as Google’s AI completely takes over your smartphone.
iPhone Fold to Pave Way for Thinner, Brighter Display on iPhone Air 2
The iPhone Fold will be the first Apple device to adopt a Samsung-made OLED technology called CoE (Color Filter on Encapsulation), which could make the display brighter and thinner than previous panels, reports The Elec. In a traditional OLED panel, a polarizing film sits above the display to cut reflections and improve contrast. The drawback is that this film also absorbs some of the OLED's own light, reducing brightness and efficiency.
Android will soon let you set a calling card for yourself
Finally gaining parity with Apple's Contact Poster
Samsung’s Galaxy S26 trio may actually look like this
Newly surfaced renders show what could be the final design of Samsung’s Galaxy S26 phones. A reliable leaker today shared an image on X, which show major difference from what we’ve seen in CAD renders in the past. Ice Universe is not pulling any punches this time. The tone of the leak matters as much […]
The Moto G Power (2026) is now available in the US
You can already grab it from a handful of places. Motorola unveiled the Moto G Power (2026) back in mid-December, and today the phone has become available...
Google Fi starts selling its first 5G tablet
Following phones and watches, the Google Fi store is getting its first tablet with the Samsung Galaxy Tab A11+ 5G....
Leaked test results from Galaxy S26 Ultra's new 60W charging fail to impress
The outgoing S25 Ultra only supports 45W wired charging - 60W is the first upgrade on Samsung phones in a while. Internal testing has shown that Samsung...
Hands on with a prototype of Clicks' Communicator, a new BlackBerry-like smartphone
TechCrunch goes hands-on at the CES 2025 show with the new Clicks Communicator, a new Android smartphone with a physical keyboard.
Samsung's low-cost Galaxy A17 5G and Galaxy Tab A11+ 5G are finally starting their US rollouts
Despite their tardy releases, these new Galaxy A-series mid-rangers look pretty compelling.
Florida drivers can’t hold their phones on the road, new bill says
A hands-free driving bill is refiled ahead of the legislative 2026 Session.
Leaker suggests future iPhones could get multispectral cameras
Weibo leaker Digital Chat Station suggests that future iPhones may get multispectral camera sensors. While this could, in theory, provide improved color...
Hidden in storage, a University of Utah research associate happened upon the only known copy of this ‘revolutionary’ software
It took careful work to recover the UNIX V4 operating system from the 9-track magnetic tape. The software is foundational for most devices used today, including iPhones.
Why staying focused is harder than ever and what science can tell us about it
From phone notifications and flashing alerts to crowded screens and busy workspaces, modern life is full of visual distractions competing for our attention. A Rice psychologist is investigating how irrelevant visual information interferes with our ability to stay on task and why certain distractions slow us down more than others.
Apple Reportedly Exploring Multispectral Imaging for Future iPhones
Apple is exploring multispectral imaging technology for future iPhone cameras that could improve Visual Intelligence, enhance material detection, and boost image processing, according to a new supply chain rumor out of China. In a post on Weibo, leaker Digital Chat Station said Apple is currently evaluating components related to multispectral imaging within the supply chain, but cautioned that formal testing has not yet begun, suggesting the technology remains at an exploratory stage.
Apple's 2026 could be pivotal — and shape CEO Tim Cook's legacy
Tim Cook's tenure as Apple CEO could be defined by how he navigates an AI arms race, the future of the iPhone, and other key challenges.
This is (almost) definitely Samsung's Galaxy S26 announcement date
All the confusion surrounding the next Unpacked event may have been cleared by the world's most reliable leaker.
Lenovo is building an AI assistant that ‘can act on your behalf’
Qira, Lenovo’s biggest AI push yet, is designed to live across Lenovo laptops and Motorola phones.
Global Blog | Motorola launches the first motorola signature
Motorola launches the first motorola signature, the most complete and sophisticated phone ever created, reflecting a commitment to excellence.
Motorola Debuts Its First Book-Style Foldable and Wearable AI Concept
Lenovo Group Ltd.‘s Motorola unveiled its first folding phone that opens like a book or passport, a departure from the string of clamshell-style foldables that the brand has released over the last several years.
Motorola just announced a foldable phone to rival Samsung and Google at CES
Motorola just announced the Razr Fold at CES 2026. This is the company's first foldable smartphone.
CES 2026: Hyperkin and Gamesir made a modular game controller for your smartphone, tablet and even your Switch
The X5 Alteron may be the world's first fully modular mobile games controller, with swap-out button arrays and sticks.
My Clicks Communicator Hands-On: Boldly Going Where Phones Have Been Before
The new Android handset is meant to be a secondary phone optimized for messaging, with a BlackBerry-like physical keyboard, headphone jack and other features lost to time.
Breaking: Google will now only release Android source code twice a year
Instead of four times a year, Google will now only release Android source code to AOSP twice a year, once in Q2 and again in Q4.
Apple’s next iPhone is about to enter mass production, per leaker
iPhone 17e is coming as a more budget-friendly iPhone 17 model, and per a new leak, launch timing could mimic last year’s iPhone 16e.
Razer thinks you’d rather have AI headphones instead of glasses
I told you 2026 was the year of cursed AI wearables.
The is likely the iPhone Fold display, and it looks amazing
Samsung has shown off a prototype of a new folding display, and it seems very likely that this is the...
Sleek New Android Phone Comes With Features Google's Pixel Can't Match
There's a new, affordable Android phone coming out in 2026 that has a host of intriguing features Google's Pixel 10 lineup can't match.
Samsung’s new phone looks straight out of science fiction. I got to try it
With its new Galaxy Z TriFold, Samsung is betting it can wow consumers with an iPad-sized screen that folds up like a brochure to fit neatly in your pocket.
Samsung’s new phone looks straight out of science fiction. I got to try it
With its new Galaxy Z TriFold, Samsung is betting it can wow consumers with an iPad-sized screen that folds up like a brochure to fit neatly in your pocket.
Motorola Razr Fold leaks alongside new Moto Tag and a neat-looking camera wearable [Gallery]
The Razr series saw a recent revival over the past couple of years, but Motorola isn’t stopping at flip phones....
CES 2026: Anker Unveils New Qi2 Charger, Nano Power Strip, and Docking Station
Anker today announced several new charging options that are set to start rolling out to customers in January. There are three products in the Nano family, along with a new Anker multi-device charging station designed for the iPhone and Apple Watch. The $150 Anker Prime Wireless Charging Station offers 25W Qi2 fast charging for supported iPhone models, matching the speeds delivered through MagSafe. It can charge an iPhone 17 to 80 percent in 55 minutes.
TCL upgrades eye-saving NXTPAPER series with a new phone and note-focused tablet
The NXTPAPER lineup from TCL is getting more love, with a new Android phone and tablet with better quality-of-life features...
These wireless headphones roll up to become a Bluetooth speaker
Keep your music private, or share it with friends.
These new $350 gaming headphones use spacial tech from a $5,000 model
With 80 hours battery and a new comfort band, the Audeze Maxwell 2 sound like endgame audio to me.
The Shure MV88 USB-C stereo mic mounts directly to your phone
The Shure MV88 USB-C stereo mic plugs directly into your phone for vlogging with minimal fuss.
Tricorder Tech For Everyone: NASA's STELLA Open Science Instrument
Keith’s note: NASA has just authored a paper on a new way for people with a wide variety of interests to use – and build – sensor technology that is a preview of the devices we will use to explore other planets. How will we develop these instruments – sensors, tricorders, scanners, smartphones – call them what you will is now underway at NASA. There is a vibrant citizen science […]
There’s finally another new Android phone with Qi2 coming, but will there be more in 2026?
Proper Qi2 support on Android has been rather elusive thus far, with only Google’s Pixel 10 series bringing the feature...
Samsung Galaxy Z Trifold Hands-On: Way Better Than I Expected
At CES 2026, I finally got some time with Samsung's Z Trifold foldable phone, and I'm very impressed.
Belkin’s new HDMI adapter wirelessly connects to screens over 130 feet away
Connect your laptop, tablet, or smartphone to TVs and projectors without a wire or Wi-Fi network.
Watch: Canary Call after Norwich City v Stoke City
Reaction on the phone-in as Norwich City host the Potters.
The Galaxy S26 Ultra might be the only affordable flagship of 2026
With Apple's prices possibly climbing, Samsung's stagnation is actually a strategy.
Subtle releases ear buds with its noise cancelation models
Subtle's new $199 earbuds will also let you dictate in any app on desktop or phone
Apple Card shake-up may finally happen this year: Here's the latest
After debuting over 6 years ago, Apple Card has been a little bit of a nightmare for its partner bank,...
Are Samsung Phones Better Than Google? What Consumer Reports Data Says
Between two flagships, both Samsung and Google were rated excellently by Consumer Reports for this year's smartphones. Here's why Samsung's offering is better.
‘Foldy Bird’ uses your foldable hinge to play Flappy Bird, and it hurts my soul
You can play Flappy Bird and speedrun wearing out your foldable phone’s hinge at the same time. At this point,...
My most anticipated CES 2026 announcement is about bricks, not phones
Lego's building up to CES success
Galaxy S26 Ultra color leak signals Samsung is done with Titanium
Samsung would bring the Galaxy S26 Ultra in four striking color shades. A credible leaker has just revealed the names of the phone’s potential colors. The leak isn’t just limited to revealing colors, but a major design shift. According to IceUniverse, the Galaxy S26 Ultra color palette may include four hues. With the color names […]
Clicks unveils BlackBerry-style keyboard phone for work-focused users
Clicks' new Communicator phone skips social apps, adds tactile keys, and targets people who work from their phones.
Duolingo Used iPhone's Dynamic Island to Display Ads, Violating Apple Design Guidelines
Language learning app Duolingo has apparently been using the iPhone's Live Activity feature to display ads on the Lock Screen and the Dynamic Island, which violates Apple's design guidelines. According to multiple reports on Reddit, the Duolingo app has been displaying an ad for a "Super offer," which is Duolingo's paid subscription option. Apple's guidelines for Live Activity state that the feature cannot be used to display ads or promotions.
Clicks is bringing its first smartphone and a new keyboard to CES 2026
Clicks has unveiled its first smartphone at CES 2026, along with a new keyboard.
Another AirPods Pro 3 model is coming, with one rumored upgrade
AirPods Pro 3 launched just a few months ago, but rumors indicate there’s a second model coming this year with one key upgrade: IR cameras.
Low-Price 12.9-Inch MacBook With A18 Pro Chip Reportedly Launching Early This Year
Apple plans to introduce a 12.9-inch MacBook in spring 2026, according to TrendForce. In a press release this week, the Taiwanese research firm said this MacBook will be aimed at the entry-level to mid-range market, with "competitive pricing". TrendForce did not share any further details about this MacBook, but the information that it shared lines up with several rumors about a more affordable MacBook, which is expected to be equipped with a version of the iPhone 16 Pro's A18 Pro chip.
Key Galaxy S26, S26+, and S26 Ultra strengths have leaked—and it looks like Samsung is slacking
Key Galaxy S26 upgrades appear to be underwhelming.
Report: Apple Vision Pro Is Still Failing to Catch On
Apple's Vision Pro headset is still failing to see appeal among consumers, according to a new report from the Financial Times. Data from IDC claims that Apple shipped 390,000 Vision Pro units in 2024. IDC expected Apple to ship just 45,000 new Vision Pro units in the latest quarter of 2025. The Financial Times stressed that this compares to millions of iPhones, iPads and MacBooks sold each quarter.
Clicks is making a magnetic keyboard that slides out from Pixel 10 and any other phone
The Clicks Keyboard case that revived the experience of using a physical keyboard for modern smartphones is now coming to,...
New Foldable Phone Designs Are Setting Up an Ambitious 2026
Commentary: 2025 made foldable phones viable. In 2026, new designs and a rumored foldable iPhone could help propel these bending devices into even more hands.
Legendary guitar maker Fender releases its first consumer headphones and speakers
For all your shredding needs
Fender’s first wireless headphones have a long-lasting, replaceable battery
The guitar maker’s first wireless headphones let you mix and match components for a custom look.
Clicks debuts its own take on the BlackBerry smartphone, plus a $79 snap-on mobile keyboard
The company behind the add-on mobile keyboards with physical buttons is now doing its own phone.
Tipster reveals 10 spectacular upgrades for the Galaxy S26 Ultra
The top-of-the-line Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra will be much improved over last year's model.
These AA batteries charge over USB-C and genuinely impressed me.
[Media: https://www.tiktok.com/@verge/video/7587156343392374030] What if you could charge double-As with the same cord as your phone? That’s a thing, and these 1.5V lithium-ion Zepath batteries are surprisingly good! Don’t throw away your Eneloops yet, as NiMH is likely safer and can last longer in low-current applications. But these last way longer in my modded GBA.
New NC laws in 2026: School phone ban, 2 genders only, health care reforms
North Carolina is kicking off 2026 with new laws going into place. Some were highly contested in the state legislature while others found broad support.
No iPhone 18 Launch This Year, Reports Suggest
Apple is not expected to release a standard iPhone 18 model this year, according to a growing number of reports that suggest the company is planning a significant change to its long-standing annual iPhone launch cycle. Despite the immense success of the iPhone 17 in 2025, the iPhone 18 is not expected to arrive until the spring of 2027, leaving the iPhone 17 in the lineup as the latest standard model for over 18 months.
Bonkers rumor puts the Galaxy Z Flip 8 at an impossible 150g, Z Fold 8 at 200g
Pass the salt – yeah, the big bucket full of salt – for this leak right here.
Gen Z is embracing millennial fashion, celebrity skincare, and Apple tech in 2026
According to members of Gen Z, celebrity skincare brands, short Ugg slippers, and Apple iPhones are currently status symbols of their generation.
This YouTube Music quirk never bothered me — until I watched my partner use Spotify
I can't unsee it now
I won't buy an Android phone in 2026 without this feature
The macro upgrade flagship phones ignore
Galaxy S26 pricing news everyone was waiting for is here
The Galaxy S26 series is expected to cost the same as the Galaxy S25.
The Galaxy Z Roll 5G: Samsung’s Boldest Move Yet
Discover the Samsung Galaxy Z Roll 5G with its rollable display, advanced camera, and powerful hardware. The future of smartphones is here.
The year the Capitol Christmas tree was delivered by a senator
The voice on the phone was familiar, but the request was not. It was the latter part of September 2000. The person on the other end of the line was U.S. Sen. Ben Nighthorse Campbell. Over the years I had a number of calls with Ben as he served in different elected roles, so I was […]
CIA assesses Ukraine was not targeting a Putin residence in drone attack, contrary to Kremlin claim, sources say
The CIA has assessed Ukraine was not targeting a residence used by Russian President Vladimir Putin in a recent drone attack in the north of his country, according to US officials, undercutting an assertion the Russian president had made to Trump in a Monday phone call.
Everything Apple Is Releasing in 2026: iPhone Fold, LLM Siri, Low-Cost MacBook and More
If rumors are accurate, 2026 is going to be a huge year for Apple. We're expecting the first foldable iPhone, an all-new home hub device, updated...
Apple says iPhone 11 Pro is ‘vintage,’ here’s what that means
Apple keeps a running list of products dubbed ‘vintage’ and ‘obsolete,’ and the latest additions include the iPhone 11 Pro and more.
How to share your estimated arrival time on iPhone and Android
ETA sharing on Apple Maps and Google Maps keeps contacts updated automatically while you drive safely. Learn step-by-step instructions for iPhone and Android.
Trump family business delays launch of $499 gold smartphone
US-made device planned by end of year hit by recent government shutdown affecting shipments