iPhone 16's A18 Pro tops Android flagships in benchmarks, but Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 could be even faster
Has Qualcomm finally caught up with Apple?
Juno Tab 3 is a $699 Linux tablet with an Intel Alder Lake-N CPU
A little pricey for the hardware on offer
Android apps can now block usage if sideloading is detected
A new API, if leveraged, will force users to use Play Store versions instead
A hot potato: Apple's infamous "walled garden" approach is often cited as an example of limiting consumer freedom, but it seems the Android ecosystem is erecting restrictive fences as well. The most recent development in this direction is Google supercharging its Play Integrity API to give developers more power to block apps installed outside the Play Store.
Apple showcases complete list of new iOS 18 features
Everything from Apple Intelligence to new gaming and CarPlay functionality
US wireless data usage hit record 100 trillion megabytes in 2023
The largest year-over-year increase in history
Budget laptops with AMD's Kraken Point APU launching in early 2025, possibly starting at $799
Kraken Point will compete against Intel Lunar Lake and Qualcomm Snapdragon X
Huawei's tri-folding phone reaches iPad-like proportions, costs $2,800
Huawei says it has "turned science fiction into a reality"
Apple shows off new A18 and A18 Pro chips with significant performance gains for iPhone 16
Apple claims the A18 Pro brings desktop-class GPU and 2x faster NPU
iPhone 16 goes all-in on AI, adds new camera controls, available September 20
Apple Intelligence beta starts next month, iOS 18 releases on September 16, and Pro models add 4K 120fps Dolby Vision video capture
Google Pixel Watch 3 first reviews are in: Third time's the charm
The Pixel Watch 3 now offers a larger 45mm size, improved battery life, and enhanced health and fitness capabilities. Reviewers suggest it's finally becoming the Apple Watch for Android users.
Watch Apple unveil the iPhone 16 today, and more at its Glowtime event
New Apple Watches, AirPods, and possibly a Mac Mini will also be on display
New Android malware uses OCR to steal crypto wallet keys from images
Researchers believe an iPhone version is also in the works
HMD Fusion revives modular smartphones with swappable "Outfits"
A cheap Android smartphone with optional hardware to unlock additional features
Qualcomm is working with Samsung and Google on new mixed reality smart glasses
Off my Face: Compared to smartphones and other traditional computing markets, wearable gadgets haven't exactly taken the world by storm. Companies have been trying for years, and now Qualcomm is making another attempt to convince people that tethered smart glasses are indeed a good idea.
Lenovo unveils new AI laptops with Intel, AMD, and Qualcomm chips inside
Crossing the AI PC chip divide
RedMagic's new gaming tablet can display 3D content without glasses
Two cameras track your eye movement, allowing the display to adapt accordingly
WHO review finds no link between mobile phones and brain cancer, debunking long-standing concerns
Cell phone towers and newer generation mobile networks are safe, too
Bluetooth 6.0 arrives with new features and improved efficiency for wireless connectivity
The Bluetooth standard is becoming more "aware" of precise device surroundings
Facebook partner admits to eavesdropping on conversations via phone mics for ad targeting
"We know what you're thinking. Is this even legal?"
A hot potato: For almost as long as we've had smartphones, there has been the belief that they surreptitiously listen to our spoken conversations to serve us targeted ads; most people have experienced seeing an ad on Facebook for something they were recently talking about. It's always been claimed that this type of privacy invasion doesn't happen. However, a marketing agency, whose clients included Facebook and Google, has admitted to using an "Active Listening" feature that eavesdrops on conversations via phone mics to gather data.
Intel's Lunar Lake reignites PC competition, Core Ultra Series 2 is now official
Intel's answer to Arm-based competition
Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold reviewed: Bigger, more AI, but is it good enough?
The Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold offers a larger 8-inch display, improved battery life, and the "power" of Gemini AI. However, weaker software and minimal camera improvements make it a tough sell, say reviewers.
Huawei to challenge Apple with timed product launch just hours after iPhone 16 unveiling
Tri-fold smartphones are coming
Ayaneo gaming consoles enter the US market starting at $399 from Best Buy
The entry-level Ayaneo Next Lite is joined by the flagship KUN model
Former executive sues startup's CEO for buying Lamborghinis with company funds, feed racecar hobby
Former privacy chief sues Osom, the company formed by ex-Essential employees
Intel working on "Arrow Lake Halo" with beefed-up iGPU to take on AMD Strix Halo
No leads on when Arrow Lake Halo would release