I replaced Google’s core apps with open source alternatives, and I’m never going back
My favorite part of using a Google Pixel phone is the excellent UI. Google forgoes OneUI’s feature bloat…
5 things your iPhone’s Action Button can do to make mornings easier
Most people leave their iPhone’s Action Button set to silent mode and forget it’s customizable (or aren’t aware…
The online shopping app gambling experts believe should come with a warning
While Whatnot may offer a unique sense of community and abundance of deals, some users and experts warn…
How the heck did phones become so boring? Looking at you, Apple and Samsung — but at least there’s hope on the horizon
I’ve been covering the world of smartphones for more than a decade, and in that time, I’ve seen…
The viral app that asks users if they’re still alive
A Chinese personal safety app called Are You Dead? — recently rebranded as Demumu — has gone viral…
Google takes down an invisible network that was secretly using your phone’s internet
What you need to knowGoogle says it has crippled IPIDEA, a massive residential proxy network that secretly turned…
The Desktop Companion Fighting Smartphone Distractions
There is so much digital noise these days that sometimes it feels like it’s impossible to get anything…
The iPhone 17 is easing Wall Street’s concerns about Apple’s AI troubles
New York  — As Big Tech battles for dominance in artificial intelligence, Apple is flying high on the…
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[News] Chinese Smartphone Maker Transsion Warns 2025 Net Profit Could Plunge 50%+ on Soaring Memory Costs
Memory prices are soaring, and smartphone makers are starting to feel the pinch. After Xiaomi reportedly cut its…
Moft MagSafe Wallet Stand Stops You from Losing Your Phone and Cards
Leaving the house with just a phone and a slim MagSafe wallet is convenient until the jolt of…
Google’s Web & App Activity master toggle just lost its grip on Google Play
Google’s Web & App Activity (WAA) toggle is a control that helps Google tailor your experiences across its…
I was prepared for the Galaxy Z TriFold price, but Samsung isn’t easing the blow
What you need to knowSamsung has launched the $2,899 Galaxy Z TriFold in the U.S. without offering any…