Honor’s 400 phones are midrangers built to last
Honor's 400 phones are midrangers built to last Honor’s 400 phones are midrangers built to last Honor has announced the 400 and 400 Pro, two midrange phones that launch today in the UK and Europe. They’re capable-looking handsets in plenty of respects, but stand out mostly for the guarantee of six years of software support, […]
Verizon wants to wait longer before unlocking your phone
Verizon wants to wait longer before unlocking your phone Verizon has asked the Federal Communications Commission to get rid of the rule requiring it to unlock phones after 60 days. In a letter to the FCC spotted by LightReading, Verizon claims the current unlocking requirement “benefits bad actors and fraudsters.” The FCC first imposed an […]
Xiaomi’s first flagship phone chip is a genuine Snapdragon 8 Elite rival
Xiaomi's first flagship phone chip is a genuine Snapdragon 8 Elite rival Xiaomi’s first flagship phone chip is a genuine Snapdragon 8 Elite rival Xiaomi has unveiled its first in-house flagship chipset, the Xring O1, and it’s got enough power to go head-to-head with Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite. The company also unveiled a 15S Pro […]
Verizon’s $20 billion Frontier acquisition wins FCC approval
Verizon's $20 billion Frontier acquisition wins FCC approval Verizon’s $20 billion Frontier acquisition wins FCC approval Verizon’s $20 billion deal to acquire the fiber internet provider Frontier is officially happening. On Friday, the Federal Communications Commission signed off on the merger, which will allow Verizon to “upgrade and expand” Frontier’s existing fiber networks. Verizon expects […]
Fortnite for iOS is unavailable worldwide
Fortnite for iOS is unavailable worldwide Fortnite is no longer available from the iOS Epic Games Store in the EU. Fortnite maker Epic Games has announced that Apple has blocked the game’s return to iOS. Following the rejection, Fortnite is no longer available on iPhones and iPads even in the European Union, where it had […]
Motorola Razr Ultra (2025) review: looking sharp
Motorola Razr Ultra (2025) review: looking sharp Wood gadgets are back, baby. The Motorola Razr Ultra is something special, but it’s not quite Ultra. It’s gorgeous. It’s a delight to use, and even after several generations of this revamped Razr flip format, checking bus arrival times on the outer screen still feels like getting away […]
Here’s where you can preorder Samsung’s ultra-thin S25 Edge
Here's where you can preorder Samsung's ultra-thin S25 Edge Here’s where you can preorder Samsung’s ultra-thin S25 Edge The S25 Edge is noticeably thin when you hold it. | Image: Dominic Preston / The Verge<br> At its virtual Unpacked event on Tuesday, Samsung officially announced the launch date for its new ultra-slim Galaxy S25 Edge. […]
The Xperia 1 VII is a greatest hits of Sony R&D
The Xperia 1 VII is a greatest hits of Sony R&D Sony has announced its latest flagship smartphone, the Xperia 1 VII, and it fits right into the company’s wheelhouse: a familiar design, tech cobbled together from across Sony’s other hardware brands, and a price tag that’ll sting. Sony’s last few flagships have been technological […]
Samsung’s S25 Edge is a thin phone with two big tradeoffs
Samsung's S25 Edge is a thin phone with two big tradeoffs Samsung’s S25 Edge is a thin phone with two big tradeoffs The S25 Edge is just 5.8mm thick, not counting the camera bump. Samsung’s thin phone is here. The Galaxy S25 Edge – first teased back in January – is essentially a slimmed-down S25 […]
Apple could use AI to help your iPhone save battery
Apple could use AI to help your iPhone save battery Apple’s iOS 19 update could include an AI-powered feature designed to conserve battery, according to a report from Bloomberg. The battery management tool will reportedly optimize your iPhone’s power consumption based on how you use your device. The new feature will use “battery data it […]