China’s Hainan hosts duty-free shopping spree under new customs regime
A customs scheme covering the entirety of Hainan, China’s southern island province, appears to have triggered a surge…
Apple’s New Sensor Shift Design Is Built for Stable Focus in Handheld Video
For filmmakers, the biggest weakness of smartphone video has never been resolution. It has been motion. More specifically,…
Samsung getting ready to make camera sensors for iPhones
A few months ago, we learned that Samsung could make CMOS image sensors (CIS) for Apple’s iPhone models.…
As Galaxy S26 Edge is cancelled, Apple could double down on ultra-thin iPhones
In May 2025, Samsung launched the Galaxy S25 Edge, which was the industry’s first ultra-thin smartphone with high-end/flagship…
2025’s Best Phones Were Also Its Wackiest
This was a surprisingly fun year for smartphones. I wasn’t expecting it to be; the category is often…
Apple holiday decorations put your favorite gadgets on the tree
They look a lot better if you have a color printer. Photo: Killian Bell/Cult of…
Samsung to copy Apple with wide Galaxy Fold and 25W wireless charging shared with the S26 Ultra
Samsung will reportedly follow in the footsteps of Apple when it releases a Galaxy Z Fold Wide version…
Apple is forcing iPhones to update to iOS 26 to patch security holes – Six Colors
I wrote earlier this week about the important security updates Apple just rolled out in its 26.2 operating…
AirPods Pro 3’s Static and Noise Issues Haven’t Been Resolved
Since the AirPods Pro 3 launched, there have been complaints from users who have noticed a static-like sound…
Finally, A Wireless Phone Charger That Doesn’t Suck
My car has a wireless phone charger. It’s tucked behind two cup holders that are almost always occupied…
Apple’s iOS 26.2 Update Is Quietly Altering A Key iPhone Feature
Updated Dec. 16 with further details of unrequested changes in iOS 26.2. Apple released the latest iPhone update,…
Apple’s iOS 26.2 Update Is Quietly Changing A Key iPhone Feature For Some Users
Updated Dec. 15 with further details of the unrequested change in iOS 26.2. Apple released the latest iPhone…