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iPhone 17 Pro.
4 creator-focused iPhone 17 Pro features that make me want to ditch my iPhone 16 Pro

I might trade in my iPhone 16 Pro for these fresh iPhone 17 Pro features.

The battery indicator on Samsung's Galaxy S25 Ultra
5 useful tricks I use to improve my Samsung Galaxy's battery life

Get more runtime with less charging thanks to these tips.

The Pixel 10 Pro's USB-C port.
4 things you can plug into your Android phone's USB port (that aren't chargers)

The right phone and accessories might be able to handle all your digital needs.

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The back of the iPhone 17 Pro.
6 easy ways I fix my phone's 5G connection problems

Your carrier isn't always to blame.

Cameras on the iPhone 17 Pro Max.
4 reasons why I never buy the iPhone Pro Max (and why it might not be right for you, either)

Just because you can afford something doesn't mean you should buy it.

the iPhone Air from the side
For me to buy the iPhone Air 2, it needs 4 important upgrades

It's not too tough to come up with a wishlist for the inevitable iPhone Air 2 coming in 2026.

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The iPhone 17 Pro's USB-C port.
5 things you can plug into your iPhone 17's USB-C port (that aren't chargers)

Unlocking the full possibilities means going Pro.

The upper half of the iPhone 17 Pro
4 useful iOS 26 settings that help stretch my iPhone's battery performance

Frequently it's about changing your charging behavior, not throttling anything.

Moto X (2014) and Galaxy S5 hero image
5 Android myths that just won't die (but should)

There are a number of lingering stereotypes to do with Android and the smartphones that run on it - I'm here to debunk five such misconceptions.

iPhone 17 Pro Max cameras.
4 handy (but sort of hidden) iPhone gestures I always use

Depending on your needs, some of these might radically reshape how you use your iPhone.

microSD cards sitting in a dead plant
6 reasons why microSD cards disappeared from flagship smartphones

With high-end smartphones, the once-ubiquitous microSD card slot has all but gone extinct - here's why this storage expansion option has disappeared.

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The iPhone 17 sitting on a couch arm
3 lesser-known iOS 26 battery saving tricks I've uncovered

These sneaky battery-saving tricks have helped me eke out extra juice on my iPhone - and in the iOS 26 era, I'll take all the stamina gains I can get.

iPhone 17 Pro camera bump
4 strategic reasons I'm waiting for the iPhone 18

Sometimes, better things come to those who wait.

Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chip in a casing
5 big improvements the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 will bring to next-gen Android phones

From on-device agentic AI to console-grade gaming, Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 promises the biggest jump Android has seen in years.

iOS 26 hero image
7 easy ways I fixed iOS 26's bad battery life on my iPhone

Apple's iOS 26, with its fancy Liquid Glass visuals, is notoriously power hungry - here's how I eke out as much battery life as possible post-update.

Pixel 10
5 impressive phones I'd recommend over the Pixel 10 right now

The Pixel 10 gets plenty right, but these five phones deliver more value, better features, and fewer compromises.

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Caching an offline area in Google Maps.
4 scrappy tips I use to survive cellular deadzones when I travel

Whether it's for a few hours or a few days, here's how to get by.

Galaxy S24 FE in hand over grass.
I use a mid-range smartphone and don't regret it at all

I don't spend cash on features I don't need.

Patrick holding an iPhone with the storage screen up.
4 sneaky spots where your iPhone is secretly hoarding data

These hidden data hogs are why your iPhone's always full.

Google's Pixel 10 Pro sitting against a pillow
4 useful Pixel 10 Pro features that tempt me to switch from my iPhone 16 Pro

Software counts for a lot on Google's Pixel 10 Pro

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