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The Vivo X100 Ultra might be 2024’s new smartphone camera champion
The Vivo X100 Ultra might be one of the best camera smartphones of the year already. Take a look at what it offers.
This Android phone has a camera unlike any I’ve used before
Most phone cameras have a decent portrait mode, but the Vivo X100 with Zeiss lenses takes exceptional night portraits unlike any phone you might have used
Security experts just found two giant smartphone privacy issues
Advertisements and notifications are a common part of the whole smartphone experience. But according to two new reports, they present troubling privacy issues.
Look who just replaced Samsung as king of the global smartphone market
Samsung has led global smartphone shipments for the last 14 years, according to research firm IDC, but its arch-rival has just taken its crown.
I saw the future of folding phones at CES 2024
There's a lot of cool tech to see at CES 2024 — including some wild concepts for folding smartphones. Here are two I looked at from Samsung.
CES is a missed opportunity for Android phones
The CES show in Las Vegas traditionally isn't all about smartphones, but that should change. One company is pushing ahead and trying something new.
Have Android 14? Here’s how to easily customize your lock screen
Android 14's lock screen is fully customizable, so you can make some pretty big changes to let it match your needs. Here's how to customize your lock screen.
I added a ridiculous $300 camera to my smartphone, and loved it
I did something ridiculous to my smartphone: I added a $300 thermal camera to it. And you know what? It's kind of amazing.
A very strange thing happened to smartphones this year
The choice of smartphone to buy has never been so great, but over the past year an interesting trend has emerged that has made choosing the right one easier.
An unexpected company just raised the bar for smartphone cameras
Tecno, which makes desirable phones on a budget, is taking a new approach to variable aperture and liquid lens tech for smartphone cameras.
This forgotten Android phone did something incredible 4 years ago
In 2019, Sony began releasing phones with 21:9 aspect ratio screens, and while they didn't really take off, they're still influencing smartphones today.
I used Samsung’s next big smartphone update. Here’s why I love it
One UI 6 is its biggest software update for Samsung phones in many years. I recently got to use it — and I think I love it.
Qualcomm’s newest chip will bring AI to cheaper Android phones
Qualcomm's new midrange processor, the Snapdragon 7 Gen 3, will make its way to Android phones that will be announced toward the end of this year.
MediaTek’s new chip just raised the bar for Android phones
MediaTek’s latest flagship chip will make its debut in Android phones later this year — and it looks like a beast.
An iPhone that isn’t the iPhone 15 is selling fast in Japan
Apple's new iPhone 15 may be popular, but in Japan there's also an older iPhone that's suddenly being snapped up by shoppers.
This amazing concept phone from Motorola just made my jaw drop
Motorola just showcased an Android concept that doubles as a smartwatch. Tacky? Yes. Do I want one? Desperately so!
Why is your Duolingo app melting? Here’s why it looks weird
Does your Duolingo app look weird this morning? More specifically, does it look like Duo is melting? You're not alone! Here's what's going on.
Some Pixel 8 Pro owners are reporting a display color issue
Some owners of Google's new Pixel 8 Pro are reporting an odd color-related issue affecting the display, though the company has yet to officially acknowledge it.
See how the Pixel 8 Pro handles the bend test that broke the new iPhone
A popular YouTuber has subjected Google's new Pixel 8 Pro to the same bend test that broke Apple's iPhone 15 Pro Max. So how did it fare?
How to easily turn your Android phone into a killer webcam
Android 14 turns your phone into a webcam. It’s a native solution and free from the hassle of an external app. Here’s how the whole system kicks into a action.
I’ve been using Android 14 for months. Here’s why you’re going to love it
Android 14 doesn't offer a feature changelog that takes up a few volumes, but it makes subtle changes where it matters -- and without any major bugs to boot.
Here’s why your phone got an emergency alert today
An emergency alert will be sent to your mobile phone on October 4 — but you don't need to worry about it. Here's why this is happening.
I’m sick of Motorola phones not having this one essential feature
I have enjoyed using some of Motorola's top phones recently, but have become increasingly annoyed by one missing feature: a true, permanent always-on display.