The TCL NXTPAPER 70 Pro proved to me that budget smartphones can still be great — but I won’t be ditching my aging Samsung just yet
The TCL NXTPAPER 70 Pro proved to me that budget smartphones can still be great — but I won’t be ditching my aging Samsung just yet

Don’t think that TCL just makes TVs — its a dab hand at smartphones, too, and its NXTPAPER 4.0 screen tech makes the TCL NXTPAPER 70 Pro a great choice for comic book fans and late-night doomscrollers.

OnePlus is gone, and Android phones just became more boring in the US

Samsung and Google will be just fine, but Android has lost the brand that wasn’t afraid to try something different.

A niche iPhone browser quietly fixes my biggest problem with Google Search

Quiche Browser already had me hooked with its obsessive customization. Now it is killing AI overviews in search results by default, and that sealed the deal.

I’ve used foldable phones for years — here’s how the Galaxy Z Fold 8 and iPhone Ultra are fixing the form factor in 2026
I’ve used foldable phones for years — here’s how the Galaxy Z Fold 8 and iPhone Ultra are fixing the form factor in 2026

Both Samsung and Apple are rumored to be launching ‘wide’ foldables this year, and I think I know why.

Google has to play fair with AI rivals on Android, and that could be good news for your wallet

The EU has ordered Google to open Gemini’s exclusive Android access to rival AI apps by 2027. For Android users, the real payoff might not be more choices, but cheaper ones.

Top phone brands should learn how to deck out a flagship without nuking our wallets

Red Magic shows major phone brands how careful compromises can deliver extreme performance without pushing the price deep into four-figure territory.

Apple is finally removing AI apps that can digitally undress anyone

Apple has removed several AI nudify apps after legal action accused the company of allowing deepfake pornography tools to remain on the App Store.

Stardust, Flo and other popular period trackers flunk Mozilla’s latest privacy test

Mozilla ranked six popular period trackers by privacy, revealing a massive gap between Euki’s perfect score and Stardust’s dismal 2 out of 10 rating.

Pixel 11a leak reveals a flagship chip and a modem upgrade it badly needs

The leaked Pixel 11a specifications point to flagship performance, improved connectivity, and a slightly smaller battery.

Apple raises iPhone prices by up to 11% in Japan

Apple has raised iPhone prices in Japan by up to 11.3%, likely in response to the yen’s sharp decline against the US dollar.