People’s Picks: Our Readers Say These Mobile Carriers Are Better Than the Industry Giants

One mobile virtual network operator wins over readers with its value, cellular data connection and customer satisfaction.

Google plans to end Pixel production in China by 2027
Google plans to end Pixel production in China by 2027

Google has told suppliers it plans to move all Pixel production out of China from 2027, according to Nikkei Asia. That covers phones, smartwatches and wireless earbuds. Lauly Li reported the plan on 18 August, citing the ongoing tensions between Washin…

Bootstrapped and profitable: Taimi and Hily set their sights on IPO readiness
Bootstrapped and profitable: Taimi and Hily set their sights on IPO readiness

Alex Pasykov and his fellow Kyiv co-founders made an unusual bet when they moved into mobile dating: rather than build one app, they built two in 2017. Hily targets the mainstream dating market, while…

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 […]

Lock It Up: Android 17’s Latest QPR2 Beta Introduces a Built-In App Lock

Using an app lock on your phone adds a layer of security for sensitive data past your main lock screen.

How to take better photos of your pets
How to take better photos of your pets

Like the pets of any self-respecting millennial, my cats have their own Instagram account. Noodle and Loaf – aka Carb Cats – aren’t exactly celebrities. But they are used to having their photos taken a lot. Between their Instagram account, my regular need to test smartphone cameras, and the fact that they are two adorable […]

MacBook Neo 2 Release Date Will Boost Apple’s Spring Sales

The MacBook Neo 2 is expected to launch in Spring 2027 alongside the iPhone 18 and iPhone 18e. It’s another step by Apple to split its professional and consumer hardware.

I finally found a magnetic phone grip I never want to remove
I finally found a magnetic phone grip I never want to remove

I told myself I wouldn’t buy an OhSnap accessory for my phone. Every one I’d tested was nice, but felt overpriced and slightly flawed. After I weighed in on the $40 Snap Grip 5 last year, I wound up sticking with my $25 Syncwire instead. But OhSnap’s $50 Snap Grip Stand finally got me. To […]

iPhone 18 Pro Pricing: Can Apple Protect Its Profit Margins?

Facing higher memory and storage costs for the iPhone 18 Pro, Apple has several options to reduce the price rises while increasing the average revenue per user.

Apple Loop: iPhone 18 Pro Stock Warning, iOS Reveals New iPhones, MacBook Air Memory Issues

This week’s Apple headlines: iPhone 18 Pro stock warning, Apple explores Chinese memory, iOS 27 reveals new iPhones, MacBook Air memory issues, Dave The Diver is coming and more.