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#loyal

Apple iPhone Ultra vs. Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8: It could just come down to one thing

By Harish Jonnalagadda Published 3 September 26

Siri x Gemini

Siri's biggest upgrade in years comes with help from Gemini

By Sanuj Bhatia Published 8 June 26

Hold on, Apple

Apple reveals WWDC 26 in the shadow of Google I/O

By Nickolas Diaz Published 18 May 26

Leadership change

Apple's Tim Cook is stepping down as CEO later this year — here's the Apple veteran next up

By Brady Snyder Published 20 April 26

How To

4 Android phones you should buy instead of the iPhone 17e

By Brady Snyder Published 21 March 26

iPhone vs. Galaxy

iPhone 17e vs. Samsung Galaxy S25 FE: Simplicity or versatility?

By Brady Snyder Published 19 March 26

Apple vs Google

iPhone 17e vs. Google Pixel 10a: Two affordable flagships, one tough decision

By Sanuj Bhatia Published 12 March 26

Just as good

Need to buy an iPhone in 2026? Here's why you should get the iPhone 17

By Harish Jonnalagadda Published 18 February 26

Choices, choices

With the iPhone 17 selling this well, I don't think Apple cares about low iPhone Air demand

By Brady Snyder Published 29 January 26

Bye for now, ASUS

I'm going to miss new ASUS phones in 2026 for this one reason

By Brady Snyder Published 6 January 26

Finally!

Asus ROG Phone 9 and Zenfone 12 Ultra users can now upgrade to Android 16

By Brady Snyder Published 16 November 25

Game on

ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro review: Ultimate bragging rights

By Harish Jonnalagadda Last updated 9 June 25

Contradictions

ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra review: I really like this phone, but you shouldn't buy it

By Harish Jonnalagadda Published 6 February 25

Zen-aesthetic

ASUS reveals the Zenfone 12 Ultra with a spotless design and a powerful flagship chip

By Nickolas Diaz Published 6 February 25

A little cheaper

The budget ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE is finally here with a 2023 chip and gaming AI

By Nickolas Diaz Published 5 February 25

For the hopeful

The ASUS ROG Phone 9 'FE' is rumored to have a launch on the horizon

By Nickolas Diaz Published 20 January 25

Ultimate Zen

ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra review: Identity crisis

By Harish Jonnalagadda Published 14 March 24

Asus ROG adds a new ultra-fast Wi-Fi 6E gaming router to its lineup

By Samuel Contreras Published 4 January 22

Deals

The TOP 10 best Verizon deals of September 2026 — free Pixel 11 phones, Z Fold 8 discounts, and more

By Patrick Farmer Last updated 2 September 26

Join the party

I'm ranking the best T-Mobile deals of September 2026: free Galaxy Z Fold 8, Pixel 11 Pro, and more

By Patrick Farmer Last updated 1 September 26

Travel in comfort

These 6 prepaid SIM cards for US tourists will take your 2026 travels to the next level

By Rajat Sharma Last updated 24 August 26

Go prepaid, save more!

What is the best MVNO for Android users? We tested the top-rated prepaid carriers, and this is what we found

By Patrick Farmer Last updated 18 August 26

50% off unlimited

Mint Mobile has dropped all of its wireless plans down to just $15 per month — and yes, that includes Unlimited

By Patrick Farmer Published 7 August 26

Unlimited access!

Best unlimited data plans of 2026: Verizon, Mint Mobile, and beyond

By Patrick Farmer Last updated 5 August 26

Free smart glasses

How to get a free pair of Ray-Ban Meta glasses (Gen 2) with an AT&T internet plan — yes, it's real

By Patrick Farmer Published 5 August 26

Instant savings

PSA: RedPocket Mobile lets you choose your own Big Three network — and now it starts at just $10

By Patrick Farmer Published 31 July 26

Loyalty comes with fees

AT&T could raise home internet prices for the people who can least afford it

By Jay Bonggolto Published 20 July 26

It's not just you

If your Google Fi says your SIM isn't active, here's what's going on

By Sanuj Bhatia Published 1 April 26

Lots of choices!

The best Google Fi Wireless alternatives in 2026

By Samuel Contreras Last updated 9 February 26

Save with Fi!

Google Fi Wireless plans, deals, and prices: everything you need to know

By Samuel Contreras Last updated 10 November 25

AI power-up

Google Fi is using AI to make your phone service less annoying

By Jay Bonggolto Published 22 October 25

Sharing is caring!

Which MVNOs allow tethering?

By Samuel Contreras Last updated 12 May 25

Tenth anniversary

Google Fi celebrates 10 years with a new affordable plan to take on T-Mobile

By Vishnu Sarangapurkar Published 23 April 25

Ask Jerry

Ask Jerry: Will my phone work outside of the US?

By Jerry Hildenbrand Published 18 February 25

Pixel 8a spotted

The Pixel 8a may have just appeared in a Google Fi Wireless ad

By Vishnu Sarangapurkar Published 6 April 24

Two Great Options!

Tello vs. Google Fi: Which flexible prepaid carrier is the best?

By Samuel Contreras Last updated 18 March 24

XL magic

T-Mobile brought back the deal that gets you a FREE Pixel 11 Pro XL when you add a line — no trade-in required

By Patrick Farmer Published 5 September 26

AI magic

The best Google Pixel 11 deals of September 2026 — free phones, trade-in discounts, and more

By Patrick Farmer Last updated 3 September 26

Verizon is selling the Google Pixel 11 Pro XL for the price of a cup of coffee every month, just in time for Labor Day

By Patrick Farmer Published 2 September 26

The right direction

Android Drop: Google's Motion Assist and Guided Vision are two features I'm ready for on Android

By Nickolas Diaz Published 1 September 26

Too soon

Not good: Google's Video Boost offers nothing but static for Pixel 11 Pro users

By Nickolas Diaz Published 31 August 26

Pick a Pixel

Which Google Pixel 11 model should you buy?

By Namerah Saud Fatmi Published 31 August 26

Editor's Desk

I tested the Google Pixel 11, and it's a fun blend of social media and AI magic

By Derrek Lee Published 29 August 26

Time to fold

The Pixel 11 Pro Fold is a solid upgrade, but after testing it against other foldables, I wish Google had gone a bit further

By Nicholas Sutrich Published 29 August 26

Pixel Perfect

Best Google Pixel phones 2026

By Andrew Myrick Last updated 27 August 26

Defying the phone slump

Global smartphone sales hit a major slump, except for this Android phone brand

By Jay Bonggolto Published 20 August 26

Hello, Robot Phone

Honor's Robot Phone is finally here: ARRI partnership, Agile Gimbal spotlight a new future

By Nickolas Diaz Published 13 August 26

A different kind of phone

Is it a phone or a gimbal? This is Honor's new Robot Phone!

By Nirave Gondhia Published 13 August 26

Serious durability

I put this foldable Android phone through the ultimate durability test, and it refuses to die, even after being slathered in mud and tossed in the dishwasher

By Nicholas Sutrich Published 5 August 26

Cinema

Honor's new era is cinema: major Robot Phone camera details, AiMAGE image engine confirmed

By Nickolas Diaz Published 28 July 26

Head-to-Head

Honor's Magic V6 goes against Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold 8: this is how it fares

By Nickolas Diaz Published 23 July 26

Looking to stun

Rumors say Honor's alleged 'Wide' foldable competitor has a top-notch battery

By Nickolas Diaz Published 7 July 26

True magic

Honor Magic V6 review: Better in every way

By Nicholas Sutrich Published 15 June 26

Supporting software

Honor takes a stand: solidifies seven years of Android for Magic series in Malaysia launch

By Nickolas Diaz Published 11 June 26

Huawei goes wide

The wide-screen revolution might soon come to a non-foldable phone near you

By Jay Bonggolto Published 20 August 26

Wide is the new tall

The wide foldable is finally here, and it didn’t come from Samsung

By Jay Bonggolto Published 13 April 26

Soaring above

I used Huawei's Mate X7 to take photos of the world's tallest building, and I'm convinced that this foldable has the best cameras

By Harish Jonnalagadda Published 11 December 25

Coming Back

Huawei's alleged Mate XT sequel might have some spicy upgrades up its sleeve

By Nickolas Diaz Published 6 June 25

What could it be?

Jackie Chan was spotted using a foldable on TikTok, and we've got our top suspects

By Nandika Ravi Published 5 June 25

The best

Huawei Mate XT camera review: Putting all other foldables to shame

By Harish Jonnalagadda Published 5 May 25

Why not both?

Huawei's new flip phone blurs the line between foldables

By Nickolas Diaz Published 20 March 25

Leveling up

Huawei's tri-fold Mate XT is the most exciting phone I've used in a long time

By Harish Jonnalagadda Published 25 February 25

Best Huawei phones 2022

By Harish Jonnalagadda Last updated 10 May 22

Powered-up

MediaTek's Dimensity 9500s, 8500 surge with power for even more Android phones

By Nickolas Diaz Published 15 January 26

OVER 9000

MediaTek's new powerhouse chip is the unicorn you'll never get to see

By Jerry Hildenbrand Published 23 September 25

Flagship power

The MediaTek Dimensity 9500 is the Android powerhouse you'd expect

By Michael L Hicks Published 22 September 25

Chip launch confirmed

MediaTek confirms the date for its next flagship chip launch, and the timing is interesting

By Sanuj Bhatia Published 16 September 25

Early Days

Very early MediaTek Dimensity 9500 benchmark leaves us waiting for more

By Nickolas Diaz Published 16 June 25

Agentic AI

MediaTek highlights Dimensity 9400 Plus with edge-AI specs and 20% boost in Gen AI

By Nickolas Diaz Published 10 April 25

Next-gen processor

MediaTek's Kompanio Ultra will 'redefine' Chromebook Plus performance and AI

By Nickolas Diaz Published 2 April 25

MediaTek unveils Dimensity 700 for budget 5G phones and a 6nm Chromebook chipset

By Harish Jonnalagadda Published 10 November 20

Stunned

Treat yourself: Motorola's Brilliant Collection expands with a sparkling Razr 2026 Swarovski Edition

By Nickolas Diaz Published 3 September 26

Hello Moto!

Best Motorola phones 2026

By Derrek Lee Last updated 27 August 26

Motorola's Android 17 features

Motorola details everything coming with its big Android 17 update

By Sanuj Bhatia Published 26 August 26

On the way

Waiting for GrapheneOS? Motorola's 2027 phones are up first, then it's on to foldables

By Nickolas Diaz Published 25 August 26

Curious case

Accessory makers spill the tea on why there are so few third-party Motorola Razr cases

By Namerah Saud Fatmi Published 23 August 26

Motorola’s Android 17 rush

Your Motorola phone is getting Android 17 – here's who's first

By Jay Bonggolto Published 11 August 26

Benchmark battle

Does an 'Elite' chip really matter? I put two Android flagships to the test to find out

By Brady Snyder Published 7 August 26

Samsung challenger incoming

The Galaxy Watch Ultra could finally have some serious competition from Motorola

By Sanuj Bhatia Published 31 July 26

Brighter

Moto's Razr 2026 leaks with Swarovski crystals that shimmer like stars in space

By Nickolas Diaz Published 31 July 26

Fresh bit of Nothing

Nothing OS 5 hands-on: A nip, a tuck, and a nice glow-up

By Nicholas Sutrich Published 26 August 26

Budget phone playing flagship

The Nothing Phone 4b is a flashy budget phone with flagship software promises

By Jay Bonggolto Published 7 July 26

The Phone 1

The end for the Phone 1: Nothing's final update hits the phone that started it all

By Nickolas Diaz Published 3 July 26

Prime Buds

TGIF! Nothing CMF earbuds are as low as $19.99 (no kidding!) right now, but that deal ends today

By Nicholas Sutrich Published 26 June 26

Take a look

Nothing's Phone 4b design reveal parades a 'unibody' aesthetic, and I'm here for it

By Nickolas Diaz Published 25 June 26

*insert Shakespeare line here*

Nothing casually made a new phone: Phone 4b sketch teaser precedes a July reveal

By Nickolas Diaz Published 23 June 26

Nothing but deals

Switching from iPhone just got easier as the Nothing Phone 4a Pro just hit its lowest price ever with this Best Buy deal

By Nicholas Sutrich Published 23 June 26

A lot in store

Nothing's Community Review program, 'b' product teaser could mean more than we think

By Nickolas Diaz Published 20 June 26

Not this time

RAM ruins a Pro: Nothing says no CMF Phone 3 Pro to avoid ridiculous pricing

By Nickolas Diaz Published 19 June 26

Built to be missed

OnePlus 16 looks ready to impress, but its biggest problem isn't the hardware

By Jay Bonggolto Published 27 July 26

Pour one out

With OnePlus out of the picture, the US faces a huge smartphone dilemma for people like me

By Nicholas Sutrich Published 17 July 26

Settling

It's official: OnePlus exits the US and Europe — but there is a silver lining

By Harish Jonnalagadda Published 16 July 26

One less flagship?

OnePlus could bow out of the US and Europe soon

By Jay Bonggolto Last updated 15 July 26

A complete unboxing experience

OnePlus N6 leak shows generous box contents as launch draws near

By Jay Bonggolto Published 26 June 26

All screen

The OnePlus 16 might be the closest we've come to a bezel-free phone

By Sanuj Bhatia Published 17 June 26

OnePlus x iPhone

The OnePlus 15 is picking up one of Android's most useful sharing upgrades

By Sanuj Bhatia Published 9 June 26

Returning to budget roots

OnePlus looks ready to dive deeper into the budget phone battle

By Jay Bonggolto Published 9 June 26

Earlier than expected

Thought OnePlus was struggling? The OnePlus 16 could be closer than anyone expected

By Sanuj Bhatia Published 4 June 26

Just look at it

OPPO's Reno 16 Pro proves you don't need a flagship to take amazing photos

By Harish Jonnalagadda Published 21 August 26

Oppo going wide

Leak says OPPO has a 'Wide' foldable in the works, too, but you might have to wait

By Nickolas Diaz Published 13 June 26

Finally expanding

AirDrop sharing appears to be expanding beyond Pixel and Galaxy phones

By Sanuj Bhatia Published 28 April 26

Sort it out

I finally got a handle on my expenses thanks to this AI feature on the Find X9 Ultra

By Harish Jonnalagadda Published 24 April 26

OPPO Find X9 Ultra review: This world-class camera is also a phone

By Harish Jonnalagadda Published 21 April 26

OPPO Find X9 Ultra hands-on: Is this the best camera phone of 2026?

By Harish Jonnalagadda Published 13 April 26

Just look at it

OPPO's Reno 15 Pro and Reno 15 are the flagship killers you deserve in 2026

By Harish Jonnalagadda Published 26 March 26

Finding OPPO

OPPO Find N6 vs. Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7: We have a clear winner

By Roydon Cerejo Published 24 March 26

Ultra worldwide

OPPO puts the Find X9 Ultra and 'global' in the same sentence, teases April debut

By Nickolas Diaz Published 23 March 26

Stronger. Faster.

Qualcomm's Adreno 'Neural Fusion' GPU will lean on AI to upgrade phone gaming

By Nickolas Diaz Published 2 September 26

5GHz is happening

Qualcomm just broke the 5GHz barrier with its next Snapdragon chip

By Sanuj Bhatia Published 25 August 26

Graphics, performance, etc.

Qualcomm teases 'Dual 8 Elite' chips for Snapdragon Summit: all eyes on 'Pro'

By Nickolas Diaz Published 19 August 26

Chips price increase

Bad news for your wallet: Qualcomm's chip prices are going up, and your next phone will cost more

By Sanuj Bhatia Published 27 July 26

Another boost?

Leaked Snapdragon 4 Gen 6 specs suggest an upgrade in the graphics department

By Nickolas Diaz Published 20 July 26

On the way

Reach the Summit: Qualcomm's Snapdragon event is set for September

By Nickolas Diaz Published 1 July 26

Built for the future

Android XR's biggest hurdle may finally have a solution

By Sanuj Bhatia Published 16 June 26

Grab some chips

Qualcomm unveils a pair of chips: Snapdragon 6, 4 series to improve the features you actually use

By Nickolas Diaz Published 7 May 26

Qualcomm FY Q2 2026 earnings highlight a mobile industry under pressure from the memory shortage

By Derrek Lee Published 29 April 26

Liquid Cooled

RedMagic's 11S Pro is a gaming beast, and it's crazy to think Liquid Cooling is in this phone

By Nickolas Diaz Published 19 May 26

fresh face

RedMagic 11 Air Trace Edition is the same great gaming phone in a louder shirt

By Jay Bonggolto Published 16 March 26

How To

These four features make the Redmagic 11 Air a beast of a gaming phone

By Harish Jonnalagadda Published 25 February 26

Slimmer, not weaker

The RedMagic 11 Air is surprisingly thin, and I’m obsessed with its massive 7,000mAh battery

By Jay Bonggolto Published 29 January 26

What're we playing?

RedMagic 11 Air is a cool, crisp mobile gaming guru with the series' biggest 7,000mAh battery

By Nickolas Diaz Published 20 January 26

Cooling Reimagined

RedMagic just dropped a gaming phone with a literal water cooler inside

By Jay Bonggolto Published 21 October 25

Stylish power

Redmagic 10S Pro review: Beating ASUS at its own game

By Harish Jonnalagadda Published 13 June 25

Game Time

There may be a REDMAGIC gaming tablet on the horizon with a smaller screen

By Nickolas Diaz Published 1 May 25

sleek and powerful

RedMagic's latest gaming phone is smart and powerful without the bulk

By Jay Bonggolto Published 17 April 25

Samsung’s newest midrange smartphone comes with $200 of free Amazon cash

By Patrick Farmer Published 4 September 26

The first no-strings discounts on the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra have arrived, thanks to these Labor Day sales

By Patrick Farmer Published 3 September 26

Hardwired

Here's how Samsung is safeguarding silicon batteries in the Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Fold 8 Ultra

By Harish Jonnalagadda Published 3 September 26

The wait is over

I ranked the best Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 deals of September 2026 — free phones, leftover preorder discounts, and more

By Patrick Farmer Last updated 2 September 26

New zoom sensor

Samsung might ditch Galaxy S27 Ultra's 3x and 5x cameras for an all-new zoom sensor

By Sanuj Bhatia Published 31 August 26

Formidable foldables

5 phones to buy instead of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8

By Brady Snyder Published 31 August 26

AI fixes your framing

The Galaxy S26 gets Samsung’s clever new video tool in One UI 9 beta

By Jay Bonggolto Published 28 August 26

Interesting...

Galaxy S26 FE beats the S26 Ultra to One UI 9 in a launch with all too familiar features

By Nickolas Diaz Published 27 August 26

For the whole family

T-Mobile wants to give you 4 free Galaxy S26 phones and 4 lines for just $25/month per line — how to claim the offer

By Patrick Farmer Published 27 August 26