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Apple launches iPhone 16e: a cheaper iPhone 16 or a more expensive SE?
Apple's most affordable iPhone now starts at $599
The big picture: Apple has introduced a redesigned version of its entry-level iPhone that is also debuting new branding. The iPhone 16e is based on the flat-edge design that Apple reintroduced with the iPhone 12 and comes packed with modern hardware and software capabilities – but at a price point that significantly increases the cost of entry compared to the old SE.
The rise of on-device AI is reshaping the future of PCs and smartphones
How AI is moving from the cloud to your devices
Samsung set to unveil tri-fold phone that transforms into 10-inch tablet
G-shaped tri-fold design opens into a 9.96-inch tablet display
Oppo Find N5 arrives next week: thinnest foldable so far with an almost invisible crease
Barely thicker than a USB-C port
Redesigned iPhone SE 4 could debut next week with major changes, AI features
The next budget iPhone may be priced higher than the outgoing model
Global smartphone market grew 7% in 2024 as vendors brace for a challenging 2025
Tariffs could make smartphones more expensive
Android 16 will force all apps to use responsive UI, banning rigid designs
The future is adaptive
Beta or not, Apple Intelligence becomes a default iOS setting across devices
"Privacy. That's iPhone"
Cutting corners: Apple Intelligence is now an "opt-out" feature across the entire Apple ecosystem, despite still being marketed as a beta product. Most users aren't keen to have incomplete features forced upon them, but shoving AI down everybody's throat is a popular trend among corporations dabbling in the technology.
Samsung cracks the AI puzzle with Galaxy S25, finally
Editor's take: After years of half-filled promises and underwhelming realities, it looks like Samsung has finally succeeded in bringing the kind of seamless experience that we all hoped AI, digital assistants, and agents would or could bring to our mobile devices. Well, to be fair, it's Samsung in conjunction with Google (along with some help from Qualcomm) that's making the magic happen inside the just-launched Galaxy S25.
Samsung is ready to unveil the Galaxy S25 series today
Meaningful innovations or more minor upgrades?
Hisense A9 e-ink smartphone returns with expanded storage and memory
It might be one of the worst smartphones or one of the best e-readers
Ultra-thin "iPhone Air" expected in late 2025, foldable iPhone still years away
After a tepid year for iPhone sales
Google Pixel 4A update could hamper battery performance for some owners
Facepalm: Software updates are traditionally designed to improve a device's performance and overall functionality. Occasionally, however, manufacturers are forced to release updates that have a known negative impact on performance. While the stated goals may change, users are never pleased when they are forced to sacrifice amenities like speed and battery life they once enjoyed.
OnePlus 13 debuts to positive reviews as a $899 flagship
The OnePlus 13 continues to excel as a value-packed flagship phone, despite a price hike. It stands out with exceptional battery life, bright display, smooth performance, and robust build quality. With an impressive camera, magnetic accessory compatibility and improved water and dust resistance, it matches or surpasses competitors in durability.
USB-C is now effectively mandatory in Europe as the new charging era begins
The end of proprietary chargers?
Samsung Galaxy S22 users report widespread issues after One UI 6.1 update
Boot loops and display glitches
Woman wins $1,380 for going eight hours without a smartphone
It wasn't just about staying off your phone
Nintendo's Switch 2 may turn your smartphone into a controller
Nintendo patent explores options for local multiplayer gaming
Samsung and LG are working on the world's first "AI smartphone"
The device is planned as an exclusive to South Korean Uplus customers
Control your phone from your Windows PC with Phone Link
While nowhere near as powerful as macOS' new iPhone screen mirroring feature, Microsoft Phone Link enables you view photos, answer calls, and reply messages straight from your Windows desktop. It works with both Android and iPhone devices.
Android 16 preview now available, signals major changes in release cycle and APIs
Android 16 includes new APIs for health connect and photo picker
iPhone 17 'Air' expected to be Apple's thinnest smartphone ever
The thinnest iPhone in more than a decade
Nothing's first community-driven product is a glow-in-the-dark smartphone
The result of a four-phase design process
New FCC rules require every mobile handset to work with hearing aids
The rules will be phased in to give manufacturers time to adjust