Road to recovery: Smartphone market continued strong growth in Q2
Samsung, Apple, and Xiaomi led the way
Android 15 will feature a much improved desktop mode with better window management
Android 15 is expected to launch alongside the Pixel 9 in August
Latest WhatsApp beta adds Meta AI integration
WhatsApp beta has added Meta AI capabilities through a shortcut button located in the Chats screen. The AI chatbot can answer questions via text, but also analyze and even edit your photos.
AT&T discloses another massive data breach containing phone records of "nearly all" its customers
The attack occured in April making it back-to-back with the breach in March that exposed 73 million records
Arm shows off its own ASR upscaler tech optimized for mobile devices, based on AMD's FSR 2
Power consumption is also reduced
Florida pulls the plug on digital ID app, surprising the few who used it
A 2025 relaunch is planned
Apple notifies iPhone users in 98 countries of mercenary spyware attack
The problem appears to be getting worse
Google's Advanced Protection Program for higher-risk users adds support for passkeys
Users can now activate APP without owning physical security keys
Samsung unveils the Galaxy Z Fold6, Galaxy Z Flip6, new AI features, new smartwatches and the Galaxy Ring
Samsung brings AI to wearables and foldables
Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Z Flip 6 incoming: Watch the Samsung Unpacked event here at 6am PT / 9am ET
The Galaxy Ring, Buds 3, Watch 7, and more will be on show
Users challenge distracting Google Maps pop-up ads that suggest "quick detours"
The good old days: When I was a young whipper-snapper driving off into unfamiliar territory, I had to buy a paper map. Yes, maps used to be printed on large sheets of folded paper that you could never refold. I would plan out my route in advance, and turn-by-turn directions were obtained by memorizing a list or by my navigator (aka wife, friend, brother) reading from my notes. Then, the internet ruined everything.
Google to provide a four-year support period for Linux kernel releases used in Android phones
Mountain View is keeping Android Linux in shape
The "OKPad" combines E-Ink and IPS displays in new bargain dual-screen laptop
Reasonably priced, if not a bit underpowered
First-year Eton College students must trade their smartphones for school-provided "dumb" Nokias
The ban-and-replace is part of Eton's effort to refocus younger students on learning
Nothing reveals $199 CMF Phone 1 with modular accessory ecosystem
Bottom line: Nothing's budget-minded sub-brand, CMF, has introduced its first mobile phone. The CMF Phone 1 is an entry-level handset that could finally take the concept of a modular smartphone mainstream. The price is right at $199, but will it make a splash in a cutthroat market where every previous modular attempt has come up short?
Upcoming Apple iPad models hinted in code leak, including a new iPad Mini and M5 Pro sporting model
The new models could be released this October or possibly in 2025
Apple authorizes sideloaded Epic Games store after blocking it for a third time
The EU might still increase Apple's fine for DMA violations
AST SpaceMobile aims for nationwide satellite phone service via deals with AT&T and Verizon
Low-band spectrum is the secret sauce here
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Z Flip 6 final specs leak ahead of official launch
No word yet on pricing
Twilio confirms millions of phone numbers were accessed from Authy 2FA app
Update your Authy app right now
Apple iPhone 16 lineup could feature the same A18 chip across all models
Four iPhone models expected, with a mysterious fifth thrown in the mix
Pixel 9 phones could ship with a Microsoft Recall-like feature called "Google AI"
It will be a lot less creepy, though
Reviewers seem to both love and hate Microsoft's latest Surface Pro
The Surface Pro 11 is among the first Copilot+ PCs to feature Qualcomm's Arm silicon. Early mixed reviews point to nice performance and battery life upgrades, an impressive display, and promising AI features, while the bad concern pricing and early-stage software issues.
Google Pixel 9 phones arrive next month, ahead of iPhone 16 launch
Pixel Fold 2 and other new products also expected to emerge