Verizon gets FCC permission to end 60-day phone unlocking rule
Verizon gets FCC permission to end 60-day phone unlocking rule Verizon can keep phones locked to its network for longer after the Federal Communications Commission agreed to waive the carrier’s 60-day unlocking requirement, as reported by Ars Technica. Following this decision, Verizon must follow a looser set of guidelines set by the CTIA wireless trade […]
I can’t find the Trump phone at America’s largest tech show
I can't find the Trump phone at America's largest tech show 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. As usual, we’re still waiting for a response. In the meantime, it’s nowhere to be found at CES 2026. […]
Honor steps up to the big leagues with the Magic 8 Pro
Honor steps up to the big leagues with the Magic 8 Pro The Honor Magic 8 Pro is out now in Europe, months after its Chinese launch. I have a simple gut check I use when reviewing phones, especially ones that rely on their cameras as a selling point: how often do I wish I […]
What surprised us the most at CES 2026
What surprised us the most at CES 2026 There are some things you can reliably expect to see at the Consumer Electronics Show every year. Companies will announce big splashy TVs, there’s going to be a bunch of new gadgets for charging your other gadgets, and the odds are good that a robot or two […]
The weirdest tech we’ve seen at CES 2026
The weirdest tech we've seen at CES 2026 You’re not ready for this level of weirdness. There’s never a shortage of exciting and innovative tech at CES. A superthin TV and tri-folding phone are cool and all, but sometimes the weirdest gadgets are the ones that make us go “huh.” Luckily, there was plenty of […]
Is this the folding iPhone’s creaseless display?
Is this the folding iPhone's creaseless display? The concept panel (right) lacks the obvious crease down the middle that you can see on the Galaxy Z Fold 7 (left). Samsung Display showcased a new foldable OLED panel at CES that doesn’t have a visible crease – something that currently blights every foldable phone on the […]
I just want to keep unfolding the Samsung Z Trifold
I just want to keep unfolding the Samsung Z Trifold A tablet wherever your phone goes. Holding the Z Trifold confirmed my suspicions: it’s a tablet with a phone attached. And after spending an hour folding and unfolding it, I’m pretty much ready to trade in the single-hinge foldable I’ve been carrying for the past […]
Punkt’s German-made MC03 smartphone comes to the US this spring
Punkt's German-made MC03 smartphone comes to the US this spring The MC03 aims to improve on the MC02’s shortcomings. Punkt, the Switzerland-based, privacy-focused phone maker, is trying the whole “smartphone” thing again. The MC03 improves on some of the disappointing features of its previous effort, the MC02, while maintaining its security focus. Likewise, its software […]
Leaked video shows the Galaxy S26 Ultra’s new camera island
Leaked video shows the Galaxy S26 Ultra's new camera island New photos and video seem to confirm previous leaks hinting that the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra will sport a new camera bump. OnLeaks posted images of what look like dummy phones on X, following renders it leaked back in September. #Samsung #GalaxyS26Ultra pic.twitter.com/0lzaFIxYev – Steve […]
Xiaomi’s 17 Ultra Leica edition has a rotatable camera zoom
Xiaomi's 17 Ultra Leica edition has a rotatable camera zoom It’s also the first Xiaomi phone to include Leica’s little red dot logo. Xiaomi used the Christmas period to launch its top flagship phone for the year, the 17 Ultra. It drops the extra rear display that’s the key selling point of the 17 Pro, […]