Smartphones

As tempting as it is to import a hot new phone that's only available overseas, it can be a frustrating process. Here's what to watch out for.

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

Android and iOS devices have safe working lifespans of different lengths – here's what you need to know.

Apple has at long last added always-on display capabilities to the iPhone 14 Pro. Here's how it works.

Comcast offers wireless phone service through Xfinity Mobile. We look at what the service provides and whether it’s a good value.

With most major US carriers being classed as MVNOs, what exactly are you getting for cell phone service? We explain what MVNOs are and which ones use the networks of Verizon, AT&T and T-Mobile.

The Google Pixel 6 is great, but it's not without fault. Here's a roundup of all the known issues and possible solutions when available.

Google wants the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro to be the best camera phones, and from all appearances, it might just succeed. Here's everything that's new with the Pixel 6 cameras.

Apple introduced Photographic Styles with the iPhone 13. These act like real-time filters, allowing you to make rather significant photo edits before taking the photo. Here's how they work.

In the land of high-end displays, OLED — or organic light-emitting diode — technology is considered the pinnacle of picture quality.

The Galaxy Z Flip 3's small battery doesn't perform well in our testing, lasting a few hours less than competing flagships.

A host of carriers use AT&T's network — should you consider them for wireless phone service?

There are plenty of great carriers considered a T-Mobile MVNO — but what does that mean, exactly?

A host of carriers use Verizon's network and coverage, but which of the Verizon MVNOs should you use?

Android 12's Developer Preview has been surprisingly stable for me, though it’s still not recommended to run it on your main device. We’ll go over why.

Forget about betas — Android 11 is out. Here's all the new features it delivers, including what phones it works on right now.

You don't have to pay top dollar for an iPhone. Apple sells several models that cost hundreds of dollars less than the iPhone 12

iPhone 7 trade in values: Find out how much is your iPhone 7 / 7 Plus worth now.

From carriers to retailers, here's how much you'll pay for the iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus.

The T-Mobile-Sprint merger is now a done deal. And we've got answers to your questions about how this impacts you.

Unlocked phones give you freedom from carrier contracts and payment plans. Here's everything you need to know before going unlocked.

Wireless charging is available on an increasing number of phones. Here’s how this feature works and how to best use it.

Every smartphone needs a SIM card to do its job. But maybe you don’t quite know what a SIM card is or how it works. Here’s a handy guide to everything a SIM card can do.

The Snapdragon 865 will power most of 2020's top Android phones. Here's a closer look at the features you can expect from Qualcomm's latest mobile processing platform.

We break down the differences between Samsung's two new phablets — from size and performance to battery and cameras.

Looking to trade in your iPhone 6 or 6 Plus? We break down how much your handset will get you at Amazon, Gazelle, Walmart and others.

Android 10 is now available, at least for some phones. We've got a few favorite new features in Android 10 that you need to check out.

Everything you need to know about fast charging on Samsung's latest phablet.

Some colors are available on all Galaxy Note 10 models everywhere, but others are tied to one version and one retailer. Here's our guide to picking a Galaxy Note 10 color.

What we know so far about Vodafone’s upcoming next-generation mobile network.