Wait, the Trump phone might actually exist
Wait, the Trump phone might actually exist The Trumpometer is just beginning to shift. | Image: The Verge / Shutterstock Where’s the Trump phone? We’re going to keep talking about it every week. We’ve reached out, as usual, to ask about the Trump phone’s whereabouts. This week I think I’ve found an FCC listing for […]
My brief, weird time with the Samsung TriFold
My brief, weird time with the Samsung TriFold We hardly knew ye. I was ready to give up on the Galaxy Z TriFold. We had a strong case for getting a refund from the eBay seller – they’d claimed it was the version sold in Taiwan, but the phone that arrived at my door came […]
Samsung’s Galaxy A57 gets thinner, faster, and more expensive
Samsung's Galaxy A57 gets thinner, faster, and more expensive The A57 has also been upgraded with a slightly thinner display bezel. Samsung has announced its two newest midrange phones, the Galaxy A57 and A37. Both phones benefit from a jump to IP68 water-resistance and some improved AI features, but the bigger upgrades are reserved for […]
Google’s new Pixel 10 ads made me go ‘wait, WHAT are they trying to sell?’
Google's new Pixel 10 ads made me go 'wait, WHAT are they trying to sell?' Ever watch a TV ad and wonder “How did this get approved?” Today, Google has not one but two new ad spots for its six-month-old Pixel 10 phones, and… let’s just say they may not come across as intended. First, […]
Nine months later, the Trump phone still doesn’t exist
Nine months later, the Trump phone still doesn't exist Where’s the Trump phone? We’re going to keep talking about it every week. We’ve reached out, as usual, to ask about the Trump phone’s whereabouts. Once again, we’re waiting for a response. It’s been more than a month since two Trump Mobile executives showed me what […]
Poco’s first Pro Max phone earns the name with an 8,500mAh battery
Poco's first Pro Max phone earns the name with an 8,500mAh battery The RGB light rings are surprisingly subtle. Xiaomi subsidiary Poco has launched the X8 Pro and X8 Pro Max phones, both of which feature large silicon-carbon batteries, powerful chipsets, and 256GB of storage as standard, with stronger specs on paper than the recent […]
Oppo’s nearly creaseless foldable isn’t launching in Europe after all
Oppo's nearly creaseless foldable isn't launching in Europe after all The Find N6 has what Oppo calls a “zero-feel crease.” Oppo has launched its “zero-feel crease” foldable, the Find N6, but while we knew it was unlikely to launch in the US, it’s a shame to discover that the promised “global” launch is also leaving […]
Samsung discontinues its Galaxy Z TriFold after just three months
Samsung discontinues its Galaxy Z TriFold after just three months It’s your last chance to grab the Galaxy Z TriFold before Samsung’s inventory runs out for good. | Photo: Allison Johnson / The Verge Samsung is preparing to axe its first three-panel foldable phone less than three months after launching the device in the US. […]
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra review: show off
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra review: show off A notable phone. “Someone might be watching everything I’m doing on my screen,” I tell myself in public. Even when I’m doing nothing of consequence – just making my little Wordle guesses – there’s a sense of unease that stays with me. It’s never bothered me too much, […]
Backbone’s versatile pro controller is nearly matching its best price to date
Backbone's versatile pro controller is nearly matching its best price to date Mobile gaming has come a long way over the course of the last decade or so, but we all know that smartphones simply can’t match the visceral, tactile feel you get while playing with a dedicated controller. Luckily, Backbone makes some excellent mobile […]