smartphones

Here’s What Happens When Your Phone’s Clock Changes Itself on Nov. 2
“Spring ahead; fall back.” That’s the mnemonic we all use to remember how much pain is coming when the time changes. It’s fall, the less painful one, and since...
Xiaomi’s New Phone One-Ups Apple’s iPhone Redesign With a Second Screen
Bearing in mind this is the Chinese model (there’s no word on a global edition yet), I was unable to test all of the functionality, but I have a...
This Pop-Out Phone Controller Could Reinvent How We Think of Mobile Gaming
Today’s retro recreations are so good at replicating the Game Boy’s look, feel, and portability. The problem is, my pockets are already occupied with my mobile supercomputer that contains...
Which iPhone 17 Model Should You Buy?
Apple's 2025 iPhones are here, and things are quite different for the first time in a while. The base iPhone 17 will still feel familiar, but the iPhone 17...
I Tested More Than a Dozen Pixel 10 Cases. These Are the Best
Enter the MagSafe Accessory WorldJobyGripTight Tripod Mount for MagSafeI have been testing MagSafe accessories for years, and you should totally take advantage of the vast ecosystem with your new...
Samsung’s Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra Is Just as Thin as Apple’s iPad Pro
Once again, Samsung employs a MediaTek processor, the Dimensity 9400+, which is competitive with Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Elite. They start with 12 GB of RAM, but the Ultra's 1-terabyte...
Google Will Make All Android App Developers Verify Their Identity Starting Next Year
Android’s open nature set it apart from the iPhone as the era of touchscreen smartphones began nearly two decades ago. Little by little, Google has traded some of that...
Munroe Bergdorf’s Talent Agency Ties With ‘Swiped: The School That Banned Smartphones’ Producer Boldprint
EXCLUSIVE: The talent agency that reps Munroe Bergdorf has tied with Boldprint Studios to create a slate of digital content. Diving Bell, which recently launched Universal Pictures movie Love...
The Best Android Phones, Tested and Reviewed
Other Phones to ConsiderWe test a ton of Android phones. We like the ones below, but you'll be better off with one of the options above. If you haven't...
What Is Qi2? The Wireless Charging Standard Goes Magnetic
Other improvements Qi2 brings over Qi include wider device compatibility (from tablets to wearables), adaptive charging so chargers can talk to devices to supply the power they need instead...
The Best Phones You Can’t Buy in the US
Other Good International PhonesThese phones are worth considering if you have yet to see something you like.Photograph: Simon HillOppo Find N5 for £1,255: It’s a real shame that the...
The MagPod Is a Basic Smartphone Tripod I Can’t Live Without
Photograph: Brenda StolyarThe retractable legs are sturdy. With rubber grips on the bottom, they don't slide across surfaces as you tap or scroll on the display, staying put even...