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Folding Phones Are the New 3D TV
Depending on who you ask, smartphones with folding screens—like the two models Samsung just released—are either a gimmick or the next frontier.
Google’s Next Pixel Phone Will Be Powered By a Custom Chip
Following the industry trend of tech giants manufacturing their own processors, the company will start putting bespoke silicon in its mobile hardware.
A Guide to RCS, and Why It Makes Texting So Much Better
Google is pushing the new standard for Android devices, which promises better security and cooler features than plain old SMS.
The 14 Best Weekend Deals on Smartphones, Laptops, and Audio
Hunker down at home and block out the real world with these deals on Chromebooks, headphones, and more.
TCL’s New Android Phones Can’t Keep Up With the Competition
The TCL 20 Pro 5G, 20S, and 20 SE are perfectly capable and affordable handsets, but you can do better.
The Next Frontier for Phone Cameras: Stronger, Clearer Glass
Corning has a developed a new version of Gorilla Glass optimized for smartphone camera lenses that it claims will lead to a boost in photo quality.
The FTC Votes Unanimously to Enforce Right to Repair
The move follows an executive order issued last week by the White House urging the agency to secure consumers’ rights to fix their own gadgets.
How to Factory-Reset Your Phone Before You Sell It
Upgrading to a shiny new device? Here’s how to restore your old phone to its factory settings.
Samsung’s Galaxy A32 5G Raises the Bar for Sub-$300 Phones
From two-day battery life to reliable cameras, this Android smartphone is the renaissance gadget in a world of cheap phones.