For years, many Android users have looked on with a touch of envy at the seamless magnetic accessory ecosystem on iPhones. Some Android phones have already offered magnetic compatibility. However, the experience has often been a bit unreliable. Accessories like wallets and battery packs had a tendency to slide around, never feeling quite secure. Fortunately, Google has taken a step forward to solve this in the recently released Pixel 10 by including the “lock” magnet for iPhones....

Sony is expected to delay the PS6 following several key changes in the industry that have been plaguing everything from GPUs to RAM to even phones and other consumer electronics. The hefty increase in RAM prices across the industry, alongside some of the biggest manufacturers in the industry exiting the consumer side of things to focus on AI clients, has made the cost of just about anything that uses RAM skyrocket....

Qualcomm has officially released the stats for the benchmarks of its Snapdragon X2 Elite Extreme chipset for laptops. This past week, Qualcomm officially announced the Snapdragon X2 Elite lineup (it also announced the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for mobile devices), which has a few different models. Most of the specs between the three are the same or similar, but the Extreme variant pulls ahead in a few key areas. Such as the max boost frequencies....

The Sonos Roam 2 is the second generation of Sonos’ popular portable speaker. This is a triangle-shaped speaker that looks great, is lightweight, and sounds incredible. Of course, if you own other Sonos speakers, you kind of expected that. Much like the rest of their lineup, the Sonos Roam 2 does come in both black and white. So you can choose the one that fits your home decor the best....

So, you’ve decided to dive into the world of laser cutting and engraving. It’s an exciting step! But with a range of machines available, choosing the right one can be the biggest hurdle. Should you start with an entry-level model or invest in a professional powerhouse? At Falcon, a sub-brand of Creality dedicated to high-performance laser engraving , we continue to push boundaries—empowering hobbyists, DIY enthusiasts, and professionals alike to bring their boldest ideas to life....

Mobile photography fans rejoice. In recent years, we’ve seen major advancements in the field, from massive sensors to collaborations with traditional camera brands. Now, the phone market is preparing for a new wave of flagship devices this September and October, bringing with them not just cutting-edge processors but also a fresh array of main and telephoto camera sensors designed to elevate your pictures. This evolution is driven by the next-gen premium chipsets for Android mobile devices....

This is a great offer. When Samsung launched the Z Flip 6 last year, it started at a hefty $1,100. Today, you are saving over $400 on a device that remains a powerhouse. The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 for Just $699.99 is a great deal The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 truly excels in its design and utility. You get an expansive 3.4-inch AMOLED Flex Window on the exterior. This isn’t just a clock; you can run third-party apps, check widgets, and even get context-specific reply suggestions right from the cover screen without having to flip the phone open....

These days, when you think about Android phones with large batteries, you likely think of something like 5,500mAh or even 6,500mAh. This is decent, though there are rumored to be phones with 8,500mAh batteries on the horizon next year. The Armor 33 Series from Ulefone is blowing right past that mark with a battery so huge it would probably take you a week to drain it. The Ulefone Armor 33 Series, which includes the Armor 33 and the Armor 33 Pro , comes with batteries that have a 25,500mAh capacity....

iOS 26 was just released to the masses, and we’re sure that many iOS users out there have been eager to get their hands on it. However, if you are coming across reports that after updating to iOS 26, there is a hit on performance and battery drain, don’t worry. Because according to Apple, it’s normal . iOS 26 battery drain and thermal performance Some users are noticing that following the update to iOS 26, the battery drain on their devices is faster....

The traditional SIM card is on life support. Apple killed the SIM tray on US iPhones back in 2022, and Android manufacturers are following suit. The replacement? eSIM — a tiny embedded chip that’s changing how we think about cellular connectivity. Whether you’re switching carriers, traveling internationally, or just setting up a new phone, eSIM makes the whole process ridiculously easy. What is a SIM card? There are four sizes of SIM cards, there’s the full size, mini-SIM, micro-SIM and nano-SIM....

If you have spent any time browsing tech retailers lately, you have likely felt a familiar sting in your wallet. The $800 flagship smartphone is rapidly becoming a relic of the past. They have been replaced by $1,000 base models and “Ultra” variants that nudge closer to the $1,500 mark every year. When we see these price hikes, our collective instinct is to blame inflation—the nebulous economic force that makes our groceries and gas more expensive....

The worldwide tablet shipments see a growth in the second quarter of 2025 (Q2 2025). This upward trend follows the momentum set by the first quarter. The growth is driven by product updates, replacement cycles, educational programs, and government subsidies in China. In the United States, vendors have stockpiled the products ahead of expected tariff announcements. This resulted in higher-than-anticipated shipments. Worldwide tablet shipments reached 38.3 million units in Q2 2025 The worldwide tablet shipments increased by 13....

If you feel that the battery on your smartphone doesn’t last as long as you’d like, you’re not alone. Most phones these days typically come with 4,000-5,000mAh of battery. While it’s enough to get through the day, it could be better. The good news is that there could be a phone with a massive battery in the works. According to tipster Digital Chat Station, a flagship phone powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 is in the works with a honking 9,000mAh battery....

Android source code releases usually happen multiple times a year, but Google is now going to be scaling things back and only releasing the source code twice a year. Android source code releases are part of the Android Open Source Project, and it’s what Google uses to push the latest versions of the Android operating system to developers so that they can work on stable versions of the software to eventually push out to users....

Google is working to make its on-device security features more transparent and manageable for users. An analysis of a recent beta version of the Play Protect Service app indicates that the company is adding updates to its Live Threat Detection tool, which uses artificial intelligence models to identify potentially malicious applications on Pixel phones and Android devices in general. The Live Threat Detection feature fully relies on local, on-device AI. This means all the processing happens entirely on the local hardware....

The Cupertino tech giant is facing a tough time with the regulations of the European Union. Apple , on record, is requesting that the authorities either repeal or substantially revise the EU’s Digital Markets Act. This is considering it poses a risk to user privacy. While this is on record, Apple is reportedly close to settling with the antitrust regulator. Apple may reach a settlement with the EU over the Digital Markets Act This is an interesting development, considering the two parties have engaged in a fierce battle of words in public....

Apple is releasing its iPhone 17 series next month. The company hasn’t confirmed the specs yet, but the rumors suggest we can look forward to the new iPhones being powered by Apple’s latest A19 chipset. This is rumored to be built using TSMC’s 3nm process. However, come 2026, Apple is expected to start using 2nm chips from TSMC . TSMC gearing up for 2nm, Apple to secure half capacity According to a report from DigiTimes, it seems that TSMC is getting ready to start producing 2nm wafers....

Apple’s smart home hub gets a new release timeline, but still no specific date. The new smart home device is now coming in 2026, according to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman . It was originally expected to debut in 2025, but it has been pushed further owing to delays with Apple’s Intelligence version of Siri. Apple’s Smart Home hub will feature a large 7-inch display and a speaker, similar to the Google Nest Hub....

No one really likes to admit defeat, especially if it has the potential to have a negative financial impact. This is why Apple tried to get around its lawsuit in the EU. However, Apple’s bare minimum efforts did not cut it, leading to fines in the EU . But has Apple finally decided to play nice? EU wants to see if Apple deserves more fines According to a report from Politico, the European Commission is currently in the final stages of surveying whether Apple made enough changes in the App Store....

Earlier this month, AYANEO unveiled the Pocket Vert handheld, and now the company is sharing more details about this retro gaming handheld built for Android games , including how many colors will be available. Back when it was announced on November 5, AYANEO shared some aspects of the handheld’s design as well as a few specifications, but it didn’t lift the curtain completely. It held a few things back for future announcements, and much of that is being revealed today....