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Handing your child their first smartphone isn't as scary when it's a Bark Phone.

Ahead of Google's Aug. 13 event, we've seen a sneak peek of the Pixel 9 Pro, Fold, and Watch 3. Here's what we know for sure and what we think we know about what Google has in store.

By Iyaz Akhtar

The commercial, which showed actor Ben Stiller tapping into cellular satellite service from AT&T that hasn't launched yet, drew a complaint from T-Mobile, which is prepping a similar service.

By Michael Kan

The Tulsa Fire Department posts footage of the fire to warn the public about the dangers of damaging lithium-ion batteries.

By Michael Kan

There are many reasons you might need to restart or power down your iPhone, but the process differs depending on which one you own. Here's how to turn off every kind of iPhone.

By Jason Cohen
3.0

The Nothing Phone (2a) Plus has a standout design and plenty of power, but 5G compatibility issues make it difficult to recommend.

By Iyaz Akhtar

Don't tie yourself to a carrier before you check out the massive price cuts we've got, including a big discount on Samsung's new AI-powered foldable phone.

By K. Thor Jensen
3.5

The Jabra Evolve2 55 wireless headset is easy to wear for hours at a time and works great for all kinds of voice communications, though its noise cancellation is underwhelming.

By Sarah Lord

In a bid to reduce its dependency on China over time, Apple will expand iPhone manufacturing in India to include Pro models.

By Jibin Joseph

Nothing launches a news aggregation feature that uses its CFO's voice to read you AI-generated news summaries.

By Kate Irwin
4.0

The RedMagic 9S Pro excels as an Android gaming phone thanks to its top-notch performance and effective cooling, though its underwhelming cameras might keep mainstream users away.

By Iyaz Akhtar

Fast charging will power up your phone in a hurry, but is it safe to use?

By John Bogna

The latest mobile processor from Qualcomm aims to bring faster 5G, improved cameras, and more powerful entertainment features to low-cost phones.

By Eric Zeman

Your kids are smart and probably more tech-savvy than you. If you're trying to limit their iPhone screen time, here are some tricks they may be using to outsmart you.

By Tyler Hayes

A federal court determines probing phones, tablets, or laptops at the border is a major privacy violation, comparing such searches to 'mindreading.'

By Kate Irwin
3.0

The TCL Flip 3 offers good call quality, Wi-Fi, and an easy-to-read number pad in a classic design, though its battery life and kludgy user interface are underwhelming.

By Sarah Lord

If you enter certain strings of numbers and symbols into your phone's dialer, you can unlock a world of secret information. Here's how.

By Eric Griffith  & Iyaz Akhtar
3.0

The HiBoost Zoom cell signal booster relies on a simple app and can moderately boost 4G signals in average-size homes, but the installation process involves lots of wiring and could be simpler.

By Sarah Lord

Don't miss your shot because you're fiddling with camera settings.

By Jason Cohen

You won't find Samsung Messages preinstalled on any new Galaxy devices.

By Emily Price