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AirDrop and Quick Share interfaces.
Android works with Apple AirDrop now, all thanks to Google

Starting with the Google Pixel 10, Android and iPhone users will finally be able to wirelessly send each other files - and Apple had zero involvement.

Galaxy S25 Ultra back in hand.
Even thieves are fed up with Android devices

A thief in London returned a stolen device, saying, "Don't want no Samsung."

A screenshot of Google Maps
Google Maps adding even more AI features and anonymous reviewing

Google Maps will be getting a number of new features right in time for the holidays.

OnePlus 15 beauty shot 9
My favorite OnePlus 15 feature is one I least expected

I never thought I'd have a real use case for a smartphone IR blaster - that is, until the OnePlus 15 swooped in and saved my day.

OnePlus 15 beauty shot 2
OnePlus officially teases the OnePlus 15R and new smartwatch

The OnePlus 15 just launched, and it seems the OnePlus 15R could soon follow.

The iPhone Air's home screen
This one iOS 26 feature makes me envious every time I use my Pixel

iOS 26 now lets you ask ChatGPT directly about anything in your screenshots, and it's genuinely brilliant.

The back of the sage iPhone 17
The iPhone 17 finally feels like the phone everyone secretly wanted from Apple

This year's base iPhone finally includes all of the key features most Apple smartphone users care about.

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iPhone 17 Pro.
A huge year of change might be coming for the iPhone - and Apple's leadership

Next year, the release of new iPhones and Apple's leadership could look very different.

An Epson printer.
I can print just about anything from my phone - this is what you need

Try as they might, printer makers can't stop you from using their products

A hand holding a Motorola flip phone.
Bloatware is the pre-installed mess you didn't sign up for - here's how to deal with it

You may need to get technical to remove the most insidious forms.

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An aesthetic iPhone homescreen.
Apple should release customization ‘theme packs’ to keep its devices more fun

It's an easy win for a company that often prioritizes fashion.

A still photo of an Apple CarPlay app screen.
4 common CarPlay problems and how to quickly fix them

Stay on the road with a few quick tips.

The iPhone Air beside the iPhone 17 Pro.
Android will never overtake the iPhone in the US - here's why

It's not a question of disliking Android - it's mostly about momentum.

Android lock screen message hero image
Not enough people know about this phone-saving Android trick

Adding a lock screen message to your Android is not only great for customization, but also for ensuring visible lost-and-found contact information.

OnePlus 15 beauty shot 1
4 unexpected things I love about the OnePlus 15 after using it for a week

OnePlus' latest flagship Android phone, the 15, is a slick device with a lot going for it - here are four aspects of the handset that stand out to me.

LG G4 removable battery.
This is why smartphone batteries swell up, and what I do to stop it

Some relatively simple practices will prevent spicy pillows.

Samsung Fold 7 lock screen.
Samsung's flagship phones were quietly at risk from spyware for a year

Our phones aren't always as secure as we think.

iPhone Pocket accessory.
Apple's newest accessory is a $230 sock for your iPhone

You can keep your iPhone warm this winter with its own sock, officially from Apple.

Galaxy S25 Ultra with Google's PixelSnap charger on it.
Wireless charging has a catch, but it's easy to avoid

There isn't too much to worry about as long you understand some basics.

An iPhone 16 Pro showing an Apple Subscriptions page.
The harsh reality of signing up for subscriptions on your iPhone

It doesn't always pay to set up your stuff easily.