smartphones
What to expect at the Google Pixel 10 launch event on August 20
After largely focusing on the ways the company wants Gemini to change everything from to , Google is finally ready to launch new hardware. The next Made by Google event is on the books for , and Google has already confirmed what at least one of its new phones will look like. As in past…
I like my smartphones bright – here’s what you need to know about phone brightness
Summary Phone brightness is rated in nits, and you should always aim for a phone with at least 2,000 nits of peak brightness. OLED displays can sometimes get away with lower nits thanks to their increased contrast, but LCDs tend to have better outdoor visibility. Never use max brightness on your phone unless you need…
The Top New Android 16 Features
Another year, another version of Google’s mobile operating system. Android 16 brings a whole new look (Apple also just announced a redesign in iOS 26), more customization options, some chunky security enhancements, and a few welcome accessibility improvements. Android 16 is rolling out to select devices today—these are the new features that caught our eye….
The Top New Features in Apple’s iOS 26 and iPadOS 26
Your iPhone and iPad will look significantly different when iOS 26 and iPadOS 26 roll out this fall. And no, you haven’t missed seven operating system upgrades since iOS 18 last year. Apple has changed the naming structure of its OS updates and made them all consistent—visionOS 26, watchOS 26, macOS 26—so they’re now tied…
The best iPhones for 2025: Which model should you buy?
It’s a question you’ve probably heard many times before: “Which iPhone should I buy?” Most of the time, the answer is simple: Get the best one you can afford. And if you’re happy with your current model, don’t feel like you have to upgrade at all. But if you’re ready to make a change, we’ve…
The Best Phones You Can’t Buy in the US
Other Good International Phones These phones are worth considering if you have yet to see something you like. Photograph: Simon Hill Oppo Find N5 for £1,255: It’s a real shame that the Find N5 won’t even land in the UK or Europe, because the world’s slimmest book-style foldable (3.6 millimeters open) is a lovely phone….
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge review: More than just super thin
When I first heard Samsung was bringing back the Edge name as a new super-thin member of the S25 family, all I could think was: Why? Honestly, I thought phone makers had gotten over their hunger for thinness nearly a decade ago. The quest to shave millimeters off devices resulted in worse battery life, extra…
5 things that make 120Hz smartphones a big deal
Summary The most obvious benefit of 120Hz smartphones is smoother motion in apps, and in a phone’s interface as a whole. Many 120Hz phones also support dynamic refresh rates, enabling always-on display functions, not to mention better power consumption. In games with real-time action, 120Hz technology effectively breaks the ceiling on framerates — assuming your…
The Best Cheap Phones for Almost Every Budget
Forget the spendy flagship smartphone. Every year, I test a dozen or more devices to find the best cheap phones that perform where it counts and aren’t annoyingly slow. Wireless carriers in the US go out of their way to make expensive smartphones seem affordable. AT&T will advertise a Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra for just…
A tariff survival guide to buying refurbished smartphones, TVs, and headphones
Table of Contents Table of Contents Table of ContentsWhat are the advantages of buying refurbished?Best places to buy refurbished electronicsWootBack MarketBest Buy Refurbished Electronics Outlet Amazon RenewedBuying refurbished from AppleBuying refurbished from NintendoBuying refurbished from SamsungBuying refurbished from DysonFrequently Asked Questions Before tariffs get you down, brush up on the best places to buy refurbished…
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