When is 5G coming to you? The definitive guide to the 5G network rollout By Tom's Guide Staff last updated 15 December 21 Carriers are building out their 5G coverage, but when is faster 5G coming to you? Here's everything you need to know about what 5G is and what to expect from it.
5G Dangers: What the Experts Say About Health Risks By Caitlin McGarry published 27 October 19 Is there cause for concern?
A Month with Android Made Me a Believer … in the iPhone 11 By Henry T. Casey published 5 October 19 What happens when an iPhone user crosses over to the Android side for a month? Our intrepid reporter found out.
5 Ways 5G Will Change Your Life By Caitlin McGarry last updated 28 October 19 It's not just about faster phones. 5G will deliver much more than instant downloads.
Huawei Has Blown Past the iPhone, and Samsung Is Next By Mark Spoonauer published 4 May 19 As the smartphone market continues to decline, Huawei is surging. And it could soon pass Samsung to become No. 1 in the world.
Motorola Weighs in on Foldable Razr Rumors, 5GE and New Moto G7 By Mark Spoonauer published 7 February 19 Motorola won't confirm that it's working on a new foldable Razr, but based on an interview with two key executives, a revival of that classic phone certainly seems on the way.
Honor President: We're Done with Notches on Our Phones By Marc Chacksfield published 26 January 19 In a candid interview, George Zhao explains all about Honor and its latest handset, the View 20.
LG CTO: We're Working on Rollable Phones By Mark Spoonauer published 11 January 19 The president and CTO of LG Electronics sat down with Tom’s Guide to talk about everything from rollable TVs and phones to what's next for AI, 5G and robots.
5G Reality Check: Will It Really Impact You in 2019? By Philip Michaels published 5 January 19 5G becomes a reality this year, but it may be a while before the average mobile user reaps the benefits.
Why the Pixel 3 Is the Most Innovative Phone of the Year By Mark Spoonauer published 6 December 18 While the latest iPhones and Samsung Galaxy are reportedly flailing, Google's Pixel 3 demonstrates how to make a phone that makes your life easier and better.
The Fate of Lightning: Will Apple Go All-In On USB-C? By Phillip Tracy published 11 November 18 Apple's Lightning connector is fading, but will it vanish with the next iPhone?
iPhone XS Drop Test: Watch It Survive an 11-Foot Drop On Concrete By Mark Spoonauer published 29 September 18 The iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max prove amazingly durable in a series of real-world drop tests.
iPhone XS and XS Max Battery Life: The Results Are In By Mark Spoonauer published 28 September 18 Apple's new iPhones offer pretty good battery life, but the best Android flagships last longer on a charge.
iPhone XS and XS Max Benchmarked: World's Fastest Phones (Again) By Mark Spoonauer published 18 September 18 The A12 Bionic processor inside the iPhone Xs and iPhone Xs isn't the leap that the A11 was, but it still helps Apple keep the performance crown.
7 Tips to Manage Your Kids' Screen Time This Summer By Emily Long last updated 15 June 21 The experts do not agree on how much screen time is too much for children, but there are some handy tools and advice to make sure you manage that time the right way.
iPhone X vs. Galaxy S9 Drop Test: Which Flagship Is Tougher? By Mike Prospero published 22 May 18 We dropped these two phones from 4 feet, 6 feet and even 100 feet to see which best survives a fall.
We Dropped $18,000 Worth of Phones, and These Are the Toughest (and Weakest) By Mike Prospero published 21 May 18 We took all of the top smartphones and dropped them onto wood, concrete (and even into a toilet) to see which handset is the toughest in the land.
How We Dropped 12 of the Top Phones to Name a Winner By Mike Prospero published 21 May 18 The methodology behind our first-ever Smartphone Toughness Tests.
6 Things the Galaxy S9 Needs to Beat the iPhone X By Mark Spoonauer published 26 January 18 From design and camera features to AI, here's what Samsung needs to do to be at the top of the smartphone world again.
8 Biggest Tech Trends to Watch at CES 2018 By Mark Spoonauer published 7 January 18 From over-the-air wireless power and AI breakthroughs to killer new augmented reality apps, these are the top tech trends to watch for in 2018.
Tested: OnePlus 5T Is the Fastest-Charging Smartphone By Mark Spoonauer published 4 December 17 We tested 10 flagship phones to find out which one charges the fastest, and the OnePlus 5T came out on top.
iPhone X Is King of OLED Screens: See for Yourself By Adam Ismail published 3 November 17 The iPhone X's Super Retina OLED screen offers the best balance of brightness, accuracy and wide viewing angles.
Has Time Run Out for Virtual Reality? By Sherri L. Smith published 11 October 17 Despite an array of compelling headsets, the clock is ticking for VR to resonate with the masses, and augmented reality is already stealing VR's thunder.
Geekbench Chief: Android Stagnates While iPhone Soars By Mark Spoonauer published 26 September 17 The founder of Primate Labs is sounding off on the performance gap between the iPhone 8 and Android flagships, and what it means for mobile computing.
The Best (and Worst) iPhone Trade-In Deals By Philip Michaels published 11 September 17 You can trade in your old iPhone and get cash or credit toward a new one, but not all trade-in deals are created equal. Here are the best and worst.
Straight Talk Is the Worst Phone Carrier in America By Philip Michaels published 9 May 17 Straight Talk may be cheap, but it finished last in both our speed testing and customer service showdown.
The Best Places to Buy and Sell a Used iPhone By Jackie Dove published 13 September 16 There are plenty of places to buy and sell a used iPhone. We went undercover to see who offers the best deals and the best customer service.
Are Unlimited Data Plans Still Worth It? By Cherlynn Low published 11 January 16 They're expensive and not as common as they used to be, but unlimited data plans give high-bandwidth users peace of mind. Are they still worth it?
Droid Turbo vs Zenfone 2 vs Galaxy S6: Which Phone Charges Fastest? By Alex Cranz published 24 August 15 We measured the charge percentage of seven popular phones at various times and factored in battery capacity to declare a winner.
iPhone 6 and 6 Plus Battery Life: How Long They Last By Mike Prospero published 22 September 14 We compare the battery life on the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus to the Samsung Galaxy S5, the LG G3, the HTC One M8 and the OnePlus One.