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Credit: Angela Moscaritolo

A top Apple exec says the 2025 iPhone launch will be its 'most ambitious' to date. With 15+ years of covering the iPhone under our belts, here's what seems most likely for the iPhone 17.

By Jibin Joseph
A visual representation of the upcoming iPhone.

Users can now pause their phone's location sharing for up to 24 hours and track down the exact location of an unknown tag.

By Jibin Joseph
unknown tracker alert

Your Pixel 7 will continue getting OS updates until 2027, while your Pixel 6 will get the latest versions of Android until 2026.

By Will McCurdy
Google Pixel6

The new modem chips are first expected in the spring of 2025 as part of the updated iPhone SE, followed by a midrange iPhone in the latter part of 2025.

By Will McCurdy
iPhone SE

Pick up a new phone for the holiday season with discounts on top-rated phones from Apple, Samsung, Google and more at discounts of up to $500.

By K. Thor Jensen
Three smartphones on yellow background

Cyber Week keeps bringing the hits! This time, it's 20% off the Google Pixel 9, loaded with Gemini, advanced cameras, and all-day battery life.

By Juhi Wadia
Google Pixel 9 in Obsidian Black on yellow background

Pantone's color of the year for 2025 is Mocha Mousse, and Motorola created a custom version of its Razr+ phone bearing the new shade. We took an early look.

By Eric Zeman
Motorola Moto Razr+ in Mocha Mousse

The widget-like feature is part of Samsung's One UI 7 interface, which launches today in beta, and also features AI upgrades, new controls for the camera app, and more.

By Iyaz Akhtar
Samsung One UI 7 Now Bar

Has your phone been acting up? Here's how to check if malware is to blame, and what to do if it is.

By Jason Cohen
person holding phone that says malware in dimly lit room

The ‘Administrative and Telco Recovery Charge’ increases, bringing the cost to $3.50 per voice line.

By Jibin Joseph
A photo of the Verizon signage outside the company office in Los Angeles, California.

AT&T aims to retire a majority of its old-school copper networks by 2029, which will involve moving users to wireless, fiber, and even satellite technology. But there's one big holdout.

By Michael Kan
landline phone

Fancy a current-gen flagship, a cutting-edge foldable, or even a less flashy phone? Cyber Monday discounts remain, so it's still the best time to buy new model.

By Gabriela Vatu  & Eric Zeman
Cyber Monday 2024 Deals on Smartphones
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The RedMagic 10 Pro offers a top-notch Android gaming experience thanks to its gorgeous screen, speedy processor, and game-focused software.

By Iyaz Akhtar
RedMagic 10 Pro

Fiber is exceptionally reliable, so AT&T should not have to make good on this benefit too often.

By Rob Pegoraro
AT&T's logo, as seen at a store in New York

Fancy a current-gen flagship, a cutting-edge foldable, or even a less flashy phone? This Cyber Monday is the time to buy because all of the top brands are on sale right now.

By Gabriela Vatu  & Eric Zeman
Cyber Monday 2024 Deals on Smartphones

If you want a foldable phone, now's the time to get the best deal on Samsung's high-end Galaxy Z Fold 6.

By Jibin Joseph
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6

Fancy a current-gen flagship, a cutting-edge foldable, or even a less flashy phone? This weekend is the time to buy, because they're all on sale.

By Gabriela Vatu  & Eric Zeman
Black Friday 2024 Deals on Smartphones

The Google Pixel 9 is more affordable than ever during Black Friday. Get your hands on one now (or some other amazing Pixel phones) before these discounts disappear!

By Juhi Wadia
Google Pixel 9 smartphone

Black Friday called and told us early deals are going to be here earlier than expected! And wouldn't you know it, but we're already seeing hundreds off the best smartphones around!

By Gabriela Vatu  & Eric Zeman
Early Black Friday 2024 Deals on Smartphones