Samsung is updating its smart home platform, SmartThings, with significant new changes and upgrades as part of its promised quarterly updates. Among the most notable enhancements are the integration of Samsung Health for more personalized automation, direct audio broadcasting within the app, and expanded Matter compatibility.
Google is accelerating the Android 16 release, and other companies are adopting this new timeline. OnePlus is among the first OEMs to release Android 16 to a wider audience, including public testers, through Beta 2 for the OnePlus 13. However, OnePlus cautions that this update is not for everyone.
Google Pixel phones since the 6th generation have carried a trademark visual style, with its “Visor” design on the back. The new Pixel 9a throws it out of the window, at the same time it brings the usual updates to the operating system and processing. Check our initial impressions.
The iPhone might have been conceived in the USA, but is not produced there. If US President Donald Trump has his way, it would be perfectly conceivable to manufacture it from the start to the finish in the United States. We take a look at the facts and came up with a fun exercise of trying to determine the final sticker price should that highly improbable scenario happen. In fact, is an all-US produced iPhone be even feasible?
After directly challenging Qualcomm for the throne of the fastest Android processor, MediaTek released a faster version of its premium chip. The new Dimensity 9400+ is essentially an overclocked version of last year’s 9400, with some additional firmware tweaks for even more efficient computing on the go.
Samsung updated its best-selling mid-range devices all at once, with lots of features trickling down from the more expensive models to the new Galaxy A26 5G. We tested the camera, battery, and performance of the new accessible phone to see if it is worth buying.
Instagram has long been accessible on iPads—but only via a ported iPhone version that fails to fully utilize the tablet’s larger display. That may soon change. A new report suggests Meta is finally developing a dedicated Instagram app for iPad, prompted in part by the looming possibility of a TikTok ban in the U.S.
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If you’re after a smartphone with built-in stylus support, your choices are mostly limited to Samsung’s Galaxy S Ultra and Motorola’s mid-range Moto G Stylus. While it lacks the premium features of Samsung’s flagship, the Moto G Stylus is a far more affordable option. Motorola has now introduced the latest model, the Moto G Stylus (2025), bringing several notable upgrades.
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WhatsApp has established itself as one of the most popular messaging apps, but at a time when data protection is paramount, new features are in high demand. Enter a new function called “Enhanced Chat Privacy.” It not only gives users more control, but also changes the way conversations are conducted. Curious? Then stay tuned!
Attention electric car fans! Skoda has launched the new Elroq RS, the sporty-looking spearhead among compact SUVs with an electric drive. If you’re in the mood for plenty of power, impressive specifications, and maybe even an exclusive color, then this is the car for you. The best thing? All-wheel drive and an adaptive chassis to boot.