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This is the foldable that Apple and Samsung need to copy

This is a major leap forward for folding phones and solves the biggest challenge to-date. You need to see it to truly appreciate it.

Mar 20, 2026 · Makeuseof

The Magic 8 Pro Air proves that Apple and Samsung got their thin phones wrong

The Honor Magic 8 Pro Air proves that thin phones can be true flagships

Mar 15, 2026 · Android Central

I went hands-on with the Razr Fold, and I think Moto can compete with Samsung

The Motorola Razr Fold counters the Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Pixel 10 Pro Fold in all the right ways.

Mar 10, 2026 · Makeuseof

Lenovo's modular concept is the two-screen laptop of my dreams

This laptop is a dream for anyone who wants multiple devices in one

Mar 8, 2026 · Makeuseof

I've tried every cable alternative, and YouTube TV is still the king of cord-cutting

Here's how I make it even better

Jan 31, 2026 · Androidpolice

20 things that caught my eye at CES 2026

One of the best shows in years also yielded tech that caught my eye for more reasons than one!

Jan 12, 2026 · House of Tech

The Realme GT8 Pro is bonkers – and I hope more brands copy its interchangeable camera design

Tired of tiresome phone design? The Realme GT8 Pro makes it easy to create something unique, and I hope more phones copy its innovative design.

Dec 28, 2025 · TechRadar

I’ve tried the best phone cameras in 2025 – here's what the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra needs to bring to…

The Galaxy S26 Ultra is coming, and having tested the best camera phones this year, here's what Samsung needs to do to catch up and beat them.

Dec 25, 2025 · TechRadar

This 3-in-1 dishwasher is a must-have for your next home

If you have space constraints, or you want something truly cool, look no further!

Nov 24, 2025 · House of Tech

There's a lot to like about Google and Samsung's latest phones, but after the iPhone 17 launched, I really hope the Galaxy S26 and Pixel 11 follow Apple's example and make this key change

A new benchmark for our expectations.

Nov 16, 2025 · Android Central

The Galaxy XR convinced me where the Apple Vision Pro didn’t

It's taken longer than planned, but Samsung and Google finally have an answer to the Apple Vision Pro. Meet the Galaxy XR, the first Android-powered Mixed Reality headset, which convinced me where the Apple Vision Pro couldn't.

Oct 22, 2025 · Digitaltrends

I like the Pixel 10 Pro Fold, but the Galaxy Z Fold 7 is a better buy for this reason

I really like Google's new Pixel 10 Pro Fold, but there's a key reason that the Galaxy Z Fold 7 has it beat, and it makes all the difference. Here's why Samsung's folding phone is the better buy.

Oct 17, 2025 · Digitaltrends

I’m keeping my iPhone Air after three weeks, here’s why

The verdict is in: after three weeks with it, I'm keeping the iPhone Air despite some cutbacks compared to the iPhone 17 Pro. Here's why!

Oct 12, 2025 · Digitaltrends

I love Samsung’s big Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra in my kitchen, here’s why

I've been using Samsung's big Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra in my kitchen; here's why I'm in love with it, as well as why I really like the smaller Galaxy Tab S11 as well.

Oct 11, 2025 · Digitaltrends

Apple should make a round Apple Watch like the Pixel Watch 4, here’s why

I've been using Google's new Pixel Watch 4 having used an Apple Watch for most of the past decade. Here's why Apple should copy Google and Samsung, and make a round Apple Watch.

Oct 11, 2025 · Digitaltrends

I hope more companies make iPhone air competitors, here’s why

The iPhone Air has genuinely surprised me over the past few weeks, and it's a phone that I plan to keep. Here's why I hope more companies build iPhone Air competitors.

Oct 10, 2025 · Digitaltrends

The iPhone 17 is better than Galaxy S25 and Pixel 10 in one key way

I've been using the iPhone 17, and I've realized one thing: it has a distinct advantage over its chief competitors, the Galaxy S25 and Pixel 10. Here's why.

Sep 29, 2025 · Digitaltrends

I’m using the iPhone Air. Don’t judge it until you try it

I've been using the iPhone Air for two days and despite some obvious shortcomings, it's grown on me considerably. Here's why you shouldn't judge the iPhone Air before you use it — it may just change your mind.

Sep 21, 2025 · Digitaltrends

I really like the iPhone 17, but I couldn’t tell you why

I've spent the last day with Apple's new iPhone 17, and it features the biggest suite of upgrades for the base model in years. Yet, despite it being a fantastic phone, I can't easily explain why I like it.

Sep 21, 2025 · Digitaltrends

Forget Apple Watch 11 — Google built the AI Health coach that I really wanted with Pixel Watch 4

The Gemini-powered assistant puts Workout Buddy to shame

Sep 20, 2025 · Tom's Guide

Cosmic Orange or Deep Blue? This is the best iPhone 17 Pro color

I've got the new iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max in two out of the three available colors. Here's the best iPhone 17 Pro color!

Sep 20, 2025 · Digitaltrends

Want to make the clock bigger on iOS 26? Here’s how I did it

If you've just updated to iOS 26 and the lock screen clock looks strange, fear not: this is normal, and it's easy to change the font and customize the design. Here's how.

Sep 17, 2025 · Digitaltrends

4 things to do first on iOS 26 now your iPhone’s had a total overhaul

Woken up and your iPhone looks shiny and different? You're not alone but there's a solution — here are the first four things you should do in iOS 26.

Sep 16, 2025 · Digitaltrends

I’ve used iOS 26, here’s why you should upgrade your iPhone tomorrow

It's almost time to update your iPhone to the latest iOS 26 update. I've used it for several months, and you should install the update tomorrow, here's why, how to update, and what you can expect.

Sep 14, 2025 · Digitaltrends

I couldn’t help it: why I bought the iPhone Air and two Watches

I wasn't planning to, but I couldn't help myself: here's why I ended up pre-ordering the iPhone Air and these two new Apple Watches.

Sep 14, 2025 · Digitaltrends

There's one key reason the Pixel 10 Pro is my main camera for work

I thought it was missing this feature. It turns out Google does it best.

Sep 13, 2025 · Android Central

The Pixel 10 has sold me on buying an $800 flagship phone

The Google Pixel 10 offers a host of upgrades while keeping its $799 price. Here's why it's sold me on buying an $800 phone, and one key way that the iPhone 17 has it beat.

Sep 11, 2025 · Digitaltrends

What is an eSIM, is it better than a physical SIM, and which phones are eSIM only?

As the iPhone Air goes eSIM-only, and some of the best Android phones also drop the SIM card tray, here's a look at the eSM, why it's better than a physical SIM, and a definitive list of every phone that's eSIM-only, and in which countries.

Sep 11, 2025 · Digitaltrends

The Apple Watch Series 11 has several upgrades I was hoping for

The Apple Watch Series 11 is finally official, and while there's fewer changes than last year, it has several key upgrades that I was hoping for. Here's why you should consider it.

Sep 11, 2025 · Digitaltrends

I tested the Pixel 10 Pro zoom, here’s what the iPhone 17 Pro needs

The Pixel 10 Pro features a new 100x zoom feature, but how does it work, and what does Apple need to do to compete? I tested the Pixel 10 Pro zoom to find out what the iPhone 17 Pro needs to do.

Sep 9, 2025 · Digitaltrends

Jimmy Choo vs Swarovski: who made the better luxury folding phone?

Jimmy Choo and Swarovski have both entered the luxury folding phone market. Motorola has a new crystal-laden version of its Razr, while Honor has a eye-catching colorful Jimmy Choo-inspired design. Who made the better luxury folding phone? Let's find out!

Sep 3, 2025 · Digitaltrends

Three Pixel Watch 4 features that Apple and Samsung should copy

The Pixel Watch 4 won't be released until after the Apple Watch Series 11 next month, but from my brief time with it, there's already three features that I want Apple and every smartwatch maker to copy.

Aug 31, 2025 · Digitaltrends

CREATORS React to Fold 7 in 30 SECONDS, feat. Flossy Carter, MrMobile, Becca Farsace, Phandroid + 20

How would you define the new ultra-thin @Samsung @SamsungUS #galaxyzfold7, which measures just 4.2mm thick? What about the #GalaxyZFlip7 and its large 4.1-inch main screen? To find out, I asked 24 writers, journalists, and creators to answer four…

Aug 31, 2025 · YouTube

This is Magic Cue, the new suggestive AI on the Pixel 10 series

Meet Magic Cue, the new Gemini-powered suggestive AI that's exclusive to the Pixel 10 series. Here's why it's fantastic, but equally flawed.

Aug 30, 2025 · Digitaltrends

Gboard on the Pixel 10 should copy this SwiftKey feature asap

I've used SwiftKey for years, and even after Microsoft bought it, I refuse to switch to Gboard. Even though it's the default on most of the best phones, it's missing this one SwiftKey feature that even iOS gets right.

Aug 30, 2025 · Digitaltrends

I tried PixelSnap on the Pixel 10, here’s why every Android phone needs it

I love PixelSnap, Google's new Qi2 magnetic charging solution on the Pixel 10 series. Here's why every Android phone needs to copy it.

Aug 28, 2025 · Digitaltrends

I tested three key Pixel AI features on Pixel 10 Pro, here’s what happened

Magic Cue, Daily Hub and 100x ProRes Zoom are the three key AI features on the Pixel 10 Pro series. Here's what happened when I tried them all.

Aug 28, 2025 · Digitaltrends

Google, Apple and Samsung need to decide: eSIM or physical SIM

For the past three generations of the iPhone, Apple has stood alone in a particular area: eSIMs. Apple made a shift that many had anticipated since the first eSIM was launched in 2016, dropping the physical SIM card tray from the iPhone 14.  Except, this was only in the US, as the company bowed to […]

Aug 24, 2025 · Digitaltrends

Here are the exciting features I want to see in the OnePlus 15 phone

We're starting to learn more about the upcoming OnePlus 15, which could launch in the coming months. Here's what we want to see from the successor to the excellent OnePlus 13.

Aug 7, 2025 · Digitaltrends

The Galaxy Watch Ultra ushers in a new era of premium Samsung wearables

It looks like an Apple Watch, but it does so much more. It's also the first wearable to be FDA-approved to help diagnose Sleep Apnea.

Jul 10, 2024 · House of Tech

How a simple phone case can really help your mental health

We all need to smile more, and this case will help you do just that!

May 31, 2024 · House of Tech

Life after a heart attack at 33

How technology saved my life after a heart attack at 33, and why it inspired me to create this newsletter.

May 8, 2024 · House of Tech