iPhone 15 Pro is shaping up to be the most ‘meh’ phone of 2023 By Roland Moore-Colyer published 17 June 23 As the rumors coalesce, Apple’s iPhone 15 Pro could be the most boring phone of 2023.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 needs to prioritize durability over features — here's why By Richard Priday published 16 June 23 As foldable phones continue to mature, Samsung's priority when it comes to design development should be greater durability. And it's what I hope to see on the Galaxy Z Fold 5.
iOS 17 omission is bad news for iPhone 15 — here's why By Richard Priday last updated 13 June 23 iOS 17 introduced barely anything new for the Dynamic Island, and it's got me worried for the iPhone 15 and its rumored full adoption of the floating notch design.
iOS 17 is the best update yet for upcycling an old iPhone By Richard Priday published 12 June 23 The StandBy, pet detection and offline map abilities added by iOS 17 could be just the thing needed to turn your aging iPhone into something more useful.
I’m an Android user and these 7 iOS 17 features give me iPhone envy By Tom Pritchard published 12 June 23 Even me, a die-hard Android user, isn't ashamed to admit Apple seems to be doing a lot of things right with iOS 17.
iOS 17 is letting me throw out my Amazon Echo Show 5 — and I couldn’t be happier By Henry T. Casey published 11 June 23 Apple's iOS 17 features a new trick that can obviate smart displays, and one of our editors is overjoyed.
Apple Maps is getting a new feature in iOS 17 — 8 years after Google Maps By Tom Pritchard published 8 June 23 Offline maps can be invaluable on long trips, so why will Apple Maps users have to wait until iOS 17?
The Motorola Razr 40 Ultra still struggles with the biggest foldable flaw By Tom Pritchard published 8 June 23 The Motorola Razr 40 Ultra is a great foldable phone, but there's no escaping the big crease in the middle of the screen
iPhone 15 could support Qi2 wireless charging — and that’s huge for Android By Tom Pritchard published 5 June 23 iPhone 15 may support full speed Qi2 wireless charging, and that's a huge deal for Android users.
Motorola Razr+ 2023 — 5 reasons to buy and 3 reasons to skip By Mark Spoonauer published 2 June 23 The new Motorola Razr+ looks like a compelling foldable flip phone for the money. Here's the pros and cons based on what we know so far.
iOS 17 — there’s one app I want Apple to add By Philip Michaels published 2 June 23 If our managing editor for mobile could wish for one thing in iOS 17, it's a standalone app for managing subscriptions. Here's why.
I looked through my old photos — mobile photography's come a long way in 20 years By Philip Michaels published 29 May 23 If you really want to appreciate what today's camera phones can do, take a look back at the photos you have that are at least a decade old.
I’ll never ditch my Android for an iPhone — unless Apple makes this change By Tom Pritchard published 29 May 23 Apple has no chance of converting me from team Android until it can sort out its inconsistent backwards navigation.
Here’s the one iOS 17 addition I hope Apple delivers By Philip Michaels published 27 May 23 Of all the rumored changes to iOS 17, our managing editor for mobile hopes that Apple can deliver Active Widgets, as it would be the next logical step in the evolution of widgets on iOS.
Galaxy Z Fold 5, Galaxy Z Flip 5 need to tackle this foldable phone problem By Philip Michaels published 23 May 23 Up until now, foldable phones haven't offered much in the way of battery life. That needs to change with the devices that are coming out this year.
This iPhone 15 rumor is the only one I care about By Philip Michaels published 21 May 23 The latest iPhone 15 rumors tip Apple's new phone to feature an upgraded main camera. If so, that's a big deal for potential iPhone shoppers.
The Pixel 7a doesn’t have a telephoto zoom camera — here’s how it compares to a Pixel that does By Tom Pritchard published 20 May 23 I'd be put off buying a Pixel 7a because there's no telephoto lens. But does it matter, and how does it compare to a Pixel 6 Pro which does?
I review phones for a living and I’m not impressed by the Google Pixel Fold By Philip Michaels published 20 May 23 It's early still, but our managing editor for mobile fears that the Google Pixel Fold missed a chance at its launch to differentiate itself from the Galaxy Z Fold 4.
5 problems the iPhone 15 should fix — but probably won't By Richard Priday published 19 May 23 The iPhone 15 is likely going to be good, but it won't be perfect unless it can address this quintet of long-standing pain points.
I've tested the Google Pixel 7a — and this is my favorite feature by far By Philip Michaels published 17 May 23 The Recorder app has been a great addition to Google's Pixel phones over the years. And it's even better with Speaker Labels available on any Tensor-powered Pixel like the Pixel 7a.
The Pixel 7a has one feature I wish I had on my Pixel 6 Pro By Tom Pritchard published 15 May 23 The Google Pixel 7a's Tensor G2 chipset means it has one feature I wish I could have on my 18-month old Pixel 6 Pro.
6 top Google Pixel 7a features that make this budget phone stand out By Philip Michaels published 12 May 23 Google didn't spend much time discussing the Pixel 7a at Google I/O, but it should have — this budget phone stands out from the crowd, and these are the features that make the Pixel 7a worth getting.
Google Pixel 7a — 5 reasons to buy and 2 reasons to skip By Philip Michaels last updated 10 May 23 The Google Pixel 7a, and we've had a chance to test the phone. Here's why we'd buy the Pixel 7a — and why we'd give it a pass.
5 reasons the Pixel Fold will steal the show at Google I/O 2023 By Mark Spoonauer last updated 10 May 23 The Google Pixel Fold should make the foldable phone category exciting again by providing the world's thinnest design and some real competition for Samsung
iPhone 15 could be making a major design mistake By Tom Pritchard published 8 May 23 Apple may add curved edges to the iPhone 15, but I'd rather keep the flat edges for a little longer.
iPhone upgrade — buy now or wait for the iPhone 15? By Philip Michaels published 5 May 23 It may be tempting to wait for the iPhone 15, but there's several good reasons to get your iPhone now.
I'm skipping the iPhone 14 Pro Max for iPhone 15 Pro Max — here's why By Mark Spoonauer last updated 4 May 23 The iPhone 14 Pro Max is one of the best phones we've tested. So why hold out until the fall for an iPhone 15 Pro Max? Because of several key upgrades.
3 ways Google Pixel Fold could beat Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 By Mark Spoonauer last updated 3 May 23 We could finally see some competition in the foldable phone space if rumors about the Pixel Fold are accurate. Here's how Google's rumored phone could top the Galaxy Z Fold.
Galaxy Z Flip 5 needs a larger cover display — but that's not all By Philip Michaels published 2 May 23 A rumor suggests that Samsung's going to increase the size of the Galaxy Z Flip 5. Our managing editor for phones hopes the changes don't stop there.
Mobile Passport Control is the best free travel app you're not using — and it will save you a ton of time By Alex Wawro last updated 1 May 23 Mobile Passport Control is the most important travel app for U.S. citizens you didn’t know about — and it saved me a ton of time returning home.
