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Best cheap iPhone deals in August 2021

By Louis Ramirez

Save big with these cheap iPhone deals from Verizon, AT&T, Best Buy, and more.

The best waterproof phones in 2021

By Adam Ismail, Jordan Palmer

With the best waterproof phones, you don't have to worry about unlucky spills and splashes.

Best iPhone 11 deals: Best prices on iPhone 11, 11 Pro, 11 Pro Max

By Louis Ramirez

iPhone 11 deals are easy to score if you know where to look. Here are the best iPhone 11 deals right now.

OnePlus 9 vs. Samsung Galaxy S21: Which Android phone wins?

By Philip Michaels

The Samsung Galaxy S21 impresses, but the OnePlus 9 is going to be a tough competitor

The best iPhone SE 2020 cases

By Adam Ismail

Find the best iPhone SE 2020 cases — whether you need a slim case, something more protective, or something to hold a few credit cards.

iOS 15 could fix the worst iPhone camera flaw

By Richard Priday

It looks like iOS 15 will be able to remove or reduce lens flares from iPhone photos, but only if it's running the latest chipset.

Google Pixel 6 — can Google justify the 'expensive' price?

By Jordan Palmer

Google is serious about making a high-quality flagship, but the company has also hinted that the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro "will be expensive."

iPhone notch could finally be killed — with this breakthrough

By Roland Moore-Colyer

The iconic iPhone display notch could finally be removed — thanks to this new Apple patent.

How to check Android battery health

By Richard Priday

Dive into the health of your Android phone's battery to see how well it's lasting and make sure it doesn't run out of power.

iPhone 13 Pro reportedly enters production soon as Apple taps new supplier

By Mark Spoonauer

Apple is reportedly working with Luxshare to build the iPhone 13 Pro starting this month.

What is Mint Mobile, and is it worth it?

By Jordan Palmer

Mint Mobile offers big savings on your wireless bill if you buy months of service up front. Here's what you need to know.

The best 5G phones in 2021

By Jordan Palmer

The best 5G phones deliver faster downloads, lower latency and a lot more. Here are the 5G-capable phones worth your attention.

iPhone SE Plus: Release date, price, size, specs and leaks

By Mark Spoonauer

An iPhone SE Plus is rumored to be in Apple's pipeline. Here's what to expect.

iPhone 12 vs iPhone 12 mini vs iPhone 12 Pro vs iPhone 12 Pro Max

iPhone 12 mini vs iPhone 12 vs iPhone 12 Pro vs iPhone 12 Pro Max: What’s different?

By Mark Spoonauer

Our iPhone 12 mini vs iPhone 12 vs iPhone 12 Pro vs iPhone 12 Pro Max comparison will help you decide what to buy.

iPhone XR review

By Mark Spoonauer

Editor's Choice

The iPhone XR delivers fast performance, great cameras and longer battery life than other flagship phones, all in a colorful and affordable package.

Samsung Galaxy S22 could have a 50MP RGBW camera — here's what that means

By Jordan Palmer

Samsung could introduce a new 50MP RGBW camera sensor for the Galaxy S22 next year. Here's what that actually means.

Samsung Galaxy S20 FE review: A value triumph

By Mark Spoonauer

Editor's Choice

The Galaxy S20 FE packs all the best features of the Galaxy S20 into a more affordable package, but there are some trade-offs if you get this phone.

Best Samsung phones 2021: Which Galaxy model should you buy?

By Jordan Palmer

Not sure which Samsung phone is best for you? Here's a guide to all the Galaxy phones we recommend.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 release date, price, specs and leaks

By Philip Michaels

We've got everything you need to know about the Galaxy Z Fold 3, Samsung's upcoming foldable phone.

I might actually be excited about under-display cameras, thanks to Oppo

By Jordan Palmer

Oppo's new prototype phone features an under-display selfie camera that supposedly solves the screen and picture quality issues thanks to smaller pixels.

Samsung Galaxy A32 5G review: An incredible value

By Jordan Palmer

The Galaxy A32 5G is a great cheap 5G option, especially in the US. For $280, you get a big phone that has a lot to offer, despite shortcomings like a subpar display and middling performance.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 could redefine foldable phones — here’s how

By Imad Khan

A material supplier in the OLED space revealed that the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 could use new thinner materials that can make room for more reinforcing layers.