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This forgotten Android phone did something incredible 4 years ago

In 2019, Sony began releasing phones with 21:9 aspect ratio screens, and while they didn't really take off, they're still influencing smartphones today.
The Google Pixel 8 and Motorola Edge (2023) laying on a bench with their screens turned on.

The best Android apps in 2023: 49 apps you should download now

Finding the best Android apps for your device can be a time-consuming task. We've rounded up our top 49 apps, with something for every occasion.
Android 14 easter egg on OnePlus 11 with OxygenOS 14 beta.

There’s a big problem with smartphone software updates

Software updates are an essential part of any smartphone. But they're also broken and messy — and they need to change.
Google Messages app on a Pixel 8 Pro, showing an RCS Chat message thread.

What is RCS messaging? Everything you need to know about the SMS successor

What is RCS? Rich Communication Services messaging is the next-generation SMS with group chats, video, audio, and images. Here's what you need to know.
Best charity giving apps.

These are my 8 favorite charity apps for iPhone and Android

Donating to charity is a great way to make a positive impact. Here are our favorite charity apps available for the iPhone and Android phones.
Holding the green Samsung Galaxy S23.

The best Samsung Galaxy S23 cases in 2023: our 20 favorite ones

The Samsung Galaxy S23 is a spectacular smartphone that can last years. Make sure it does with one of the best Samsung Galaxy S23 cases!
Samsung One UI 6 Quick Settings on Galaxy A34 kept on a table with retan surface and purple flowers in foreground.

I used Samsung’s next big smartphone update. Here’s why I love it

One UI 6 is its biggest software update for Samsung phones in many years. I recently got to use it — and I think I love it.
The Double Tap symbol on the Apple Watch Series 9

Why the Apple Watch’s newest feature is doomed to fail

The Double Tap gesture control for the Apple Watch is great, but unfortunately, history shows similar tech doesn't always survive.
Sunbird messages app for Android

Sunbird — the sketchy iMessage for Android app — just shut down

Sunbird, the iMessage app that powered Nothing Chats, is shutting down. And the way it happened is a bit ... odd.
A person taking a photo with the Apple iPhone 15 Plus.

I reviewed 20 phones in 2023. These are my 5 favorites

2023 has been great for new smartphones, no matter how much you want to spend. These are my 5 favorite new phones I reviewed this year.
Google Pixel 8 in two different case colors.

The best Google Pixel 8 cases in 2023: 20 best ones you can buy

The Google Pixel 8 has landed. Make sure yours is protected from day one with the best Google Pixel 8 cases available right now!
Render of MediaTek Dimensity 8300 SoC.

MediaTek’s new smartphone chip sounds too good to be true

MediaTek's latest mid-range processor for Android phones is the Dimensity 8300, and it sounds incredible.
A person wearing the Google Pixel Watch 2.

Does the Google Pixel Watch work with an iPhone?

Google's Pixel Watch 2 packs in some nice improvements to give other Android smartwatches a run for their money — but is it a viable Apple Watch alternative?
Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 artwork.

Qualcomm’s newest chip will bring AI to cheaper Android phones

Qualcomm's new midrange processor, the Snapdragon 7 Gen 3, will make its way to Android phones that will be announced toward the end of this year.
The back of the OnePlus 11 and OnePlus 10 Pro.

One of my favorite Samsung features is coming to OnePlus phones

With the arrival of Android 14, OnePlus phones will offer seamless connectivity with Windows machines, plus a ton of meaningful cross-device features.
Fortnite characters on plane.

Where to find planes in Fortnite OG

If you want to fly high into the clouds in Fortnite OG, you'll need to get yourself a plane first. Here are all of the locations you'll be able to find one.
A person holding the Google Pixel 8, showing the back of the phone.

Google is finally fixing an annoying issue with its Pixel phones

Downloading and installing updates on Google Pixel phones can be a long, tedious experience. Thankfully, it looks like that's about to get a whole lot better.
iMessage on an iPhone 14 Pro Max, plus iMessage on an Android phone using the Beeper app.

It’s finally happening — your iPhone is getting RCS in 2024

Folks, it's actually happening. Starting in 2024, your iPhone will finally get RCS support to make texting with Android phones better than ever.
A person holding the OnePlus 11 and Google Pixel 8.

I did a Pixel 8 and OnePlus 11 camera test. Picking a winner wasn’t easy

The Google Pixel 8's camera has a good reputation, but how does it fare when it goes up against the OnePlus 11? Surprisingly, it's a very close comparison.
Someone holding the Google Pixel 8 Pro in front of a colorful background.

Google Pixel 8 Pro review: the best Pixel I’ve ever used

The Google Pixel 8 Pro is an important phone for Google. It has upgraded specs, a refined design, and a higher price. And it's worth every single penny.
Nothing Chats app on a. phone.

One of our favorite Android phones just got its own iMessage app

The Nothing Phone 2 is one of 2023's better Android phones — and now it has its very own iMessage app. Here's how it works.
A blue Google Pixel 8 Pro, laying face-down next to a small pumpkin and squash.

I’ve had the Google Pixel 8 Pro for a month. Here’s why I’m keeping it

I've had the Google Pixel 8 Pro for over a month. Is it still one of the year's best Android phones? Have software bugs ruined it? Here's what I've learned.
Courses and languages on the Duolingo app.

How to change your language on Duolingo

Duolingo lets you learn more than 30 languages. Here's how to change your language on Duolingo when you want to try something new.
Blue Titanium (left) and Natural Titanium iPhone 15 Pros on a concrete bench.

4 AI features I want in my next iPhone

Whether you love it or hate it, AI is here to stay, and even Apple is looking into it. Here are some AI features I would love to see on the iPhone.
Samsung Galaxy S23 fingerprint sensor lock screen

How to take a screenshot on the Samsung Galaxy S23

Got a new Samsung Galaxy S23, but need to figure out how to take screenshots? Here are five ways to do it!
The Duolingo app showing how to remove a course/language.

How to remove a language on Duolingo

Duolingo offers over 30 languages you can learn. When you want to remove a language from your account, here's how to do it for both iPhone and Android.
The Google Pixel 8's screen.

The iPhone’s futuristic satellite tech isn’t coming to Android any time soon

Qualcomm has killed an ambitious project that sought to bring Apple-like satellite connectivity feature to Android phones, but there's still some hope.
The home screen on the Google Pixel 8 Pro.

These are the 6 biggest Google Pixel 8 problems (and how to fix them)

The Google Pixel 8 and 8 Pro are two of Google's best devices in years, but they're not perfect. Here are some of the more common issues (and fixes) for them.
Android 14 logo on the Google Pixel 8 Pro.

When is my phone getting Android 14? Here’s everything we know

Android 14 is here, and it's rolling out to smartphones now. But when is your phone getting Android 14? Here's everything you need to know.
The Google Pixel 8 with the Google Pixel 7 and Pixel 6.

Google’s Pixel phones are in trouble

Google's Pixel phones are great, especially the new Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro. But they're also facing serious problems that are hard to overlook.
ECG app on the Fitbit Charge 6.

Subscriptions are quickly ruining fitness trackers

There's a plethora of excellent fitness trackers to choose from in 2023. But so many of them coming with pesky subscriptions — and I'm sick of it.
Google Pixel 8 in white and pink.

Google Pixel 8 Pro vs. Google Pixel 8: don’t buy the wrong Pixel

Google's latest flagships are here, but which is the better choice for you: the Google Pixel 8 or the Google Pixel 8 Pro? We compared them to find out.
Galaxy S23 FE next to a iPhone 15 Pro Max.

Can an Android phone replace my iPhone? I found out

Does Samsung's newest Android phone offer enough for this iPhone owner to make the switch? I used it to find out. Here's what happened.
Google Pixel Watch 2 with several different band styles.

Google Pixel Watch 2 vs. Google Pixel Watch: should you upgrade?

The Google Pixel Watch 2 brings substantial under-the-hood changes. But should you ditch your first-generation Pixel Watch for it? Let's find out!
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