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I'm Rethinking My Upgrade Based on These 5 iPhone 17 Pro Max Rumors

I've always been on team Regular Size when it comes to iPhone Pro models, even in years when the larger Pro Max models have gained exclusive features, like the 5x telephoto "tetraprism" camera in the iPhone 15 Pro Max (which expanded to both models in the iPhone 16 Pro). Despite the more expansive screen size, the Max has always seemed too bulky to carry around all day. But a host of rumored features and design changes for the upcoming iPhone 17 Pro Max has me weighing the benefits of embracing

How to Bring Apple Intelligence and More to Your iPhone's Control Center

Apple announced at its Worldwide Developers Conference on June 9 that the next version of the iPhone's operating system will be called iOS 26. The tech giant said that update will bring a transparent glass design to icons and menus, a new Games app and much more to your iPhone this fall. But when Apple released iOS 18.4 in March, the update brought a handful of new controls to the iPhone Control Center, including one that brings Visual Intelligence to the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max. Wh

Reserve Samsung's New Galaxy Z Flip 7 and Fold 7 and Score a $50 Credit

Samsung's latest Galaxy Z foldable phones are soon to be unveiled at the company's Unpacked event on July 9. But you don't have to wait to lock in your next device -- you can reserve one right now at Samsung.com and earn a $50 Samsung credit. It's not yet clear just how many new phones we'll be getting (we're wondering if there will be more than the usual two), but Samsung has been teasing Ultra-grade and slim foldable phones for this launch. Samsung Newsroom posts have pointed to a more "power

I'm a Pro Photographer: Here's How to Get the Best Firework Photos With Your Phone

Whether you're taking photos on July 4th, at New Year's or for another celebration, fireworks are always amazing opportunities for photos. The bright lights and vibrant colors contrast incredibly well with the dark night skies, making your photos look beautifully dramatic with very little effort on your part. While taking photos at night used to be something you'd need a big DSLR for, today's best camera phones, including the iPhone 16 Pro, Pixel 9 Pro and Galaxy S25 Ultra, are capable of takin

A Foldable iPhone Needs to Be At Least This Thin or It’s DOA

Feels like just yesterday that folding phones weren’t even a thing, and now we’re somehow drowning in a sea of crease-filled screens. If, like me, you’ve been wondering what else phone makers can offer the folding phone market that hasn’t already been done, then Chinese phone maker, Honor, may have an answer for you: thinness. The Honor Magic V5, which was just unveiled, has retaken the title for the thinnest foldable on the market, which sets a new bar, not just for Samsung—the most iconic fol

This $300 Motorola comes with a built-in stylus and double the storage of flagship phones

ZDNET's key takeaways The Moto G Stylus 5G (2024) is available now for $299 in two colorways: Caramel Latte and Scarlet Wave. The phone has a sleek, lovely vegan leather back, extensive stylus capability, and user-friendly software. I wish the software support was longer, as it's currently a year or two behind competing brands. View now at Amazon For Amazon Prime Day, Motorola has heavily discounted its Moto G Stylus 5G (2024), bringing it to just $299 ($100 off). It's been several years sin

5 Android phones you should buy instead of the Nothing Phone 3

Well, folks, it’s here: the Nothing Phone 3. Nothing’s “true flagship” smartphone is official, and it’s certainly an attention-grabber. The new Glyph Matrix on the back of the phone houses fun games and tools in the miniature LED circle, Nothing’s funky hardware design is in full force, and the spec sheet leaves little to complain about. Triple 50MP cameras on the back, including an ultrawide sensor and a periscope telephoto camera? Check. A 5,150mAh battery with 65W wired charging? Yep. A big

Apple’s ‘iPad Fold’ won’t be launching any time soon, per new report

Next year, Apple is expected to debut its first ever foldable iPhone. But while certain analysts projected an iPad ‘Fold’ to launch around the same time, a new report indicates we won’t see the product any time soon. iPad Fold development reportedly put on hold On the same day that iPhone Fold production was reported as progressing nicely toward next year’s launch, the news isn’t so good for Apple’s foldable iPad. Aaron Lee and Sherri Wang write at Digitimes: Sources familiar with the matter

Nothing’s Android 16 update will arrive before the end of the quarter as Nothing OS 4.0

Nothing TL;DR Nothing has confirmed that its Android 16 update will reach users by September. Nothing OS 4.0 will likely debut on the newly launched Phone 3 before rolling out to older models. Nothing Phone 2 and newer models will receive the update, but the original Phone 1 is not eligible. Thanks to Google releasing stable Android 16 for its Pixel lineup earlier than usual, several OEMs are expected to ship their Android 16 updates ahead of schedule this year. Samsung will likely debut One

Apple fans will love my favorite Qi2 charging station, and it just got even cheaper

Sabrina Ortiz/ZDNET ZDNET's key takeaways Anker's MagGo 3-in-1 Charging Station The charging station has a compact form factor, comparable to a deck of cards, while still being able to charge your iPhone, AirPods, and Apple Watch simultaneously with impressive speed. If you don't happen to own an Apple Watch, you can likely find other, less expensive charging station alternatives to better suit your charging needs. Anker's MagGo 3-in-1 Charging Station and Stand is available for $83 (save

Data breach reveals Catwatchful ‘stalkerware’ is spying on thousands of phones

A security vulnerability in a stealthy Android spyware operation called Catwatchful has exposed thousands of its customers, including its administrator. The bug, which was discovered by security researcher Eric Daigle, spilled the spyware app’s full database of email addresses and plaintext passwords that Catwatchful customers use to access the data stolen from the phones of their victims. Catwatchful is spyware masquerading as a child monitoring app that claims to be “invisible and cannot be

This $100 Android phone has no business being this good for the price

ZDNET's key takeaways The Nuu N20 has a 6.5-inch, 90Hz display and is available now on Amazon for $125. For the money, the N20 would make for a great first phone or for someone on a tight budget. It's far from a flagship device, but it doesn't feel like it costs only $125. $129.99 at Amazon Are you tired of the soaring cost of phones? If you have a family of four, you could easily spend $4,000 on four flagship devices, and that could happen regularly. Also: This $400 Motorola comes with a bu

Marshall Bluetooth Headphones Drop to Nearly Free Compared to AirPods Max or Even Your Tiny Earbuds

Headphones can make a good song great. They can make a mediocre album sound fantastic. And they can help make calls you have to take sound even better from there. If you’re still chugging along without having had a good pair, now is the perfect time to change that. So we’ve got a deal for you to facilitate that very thing. You can head to Amazon now to get the Marshall Major IV On-Ear Bluetooth Headphones for just $70, down from their usual price of $99. That’s $29 off and a discount of 30%. S

I Hated the Apple Intelligence Button on My iPhone 16. Here's How I Turned It Off for Good

I'm a long time Apple fan, and I was so excited to upgrade to an iPhone 16 last fall. After spending five years with my well-loved, but outdated iPhone 11, I was ready for all the usual perks: a better battery life, nicer cameras and, most exciting to me, a new Barbie pink color. But what I didn't expect is that one new addition would threaten to ruin my entire experience with my brand new phone. If you've upgraded from an older iPhone in the past few years, you might have been surprised to see

23 Best MagSafe Accessories (2025), Tested and Reviewed

Other Good MagSafe Accessories The accessories below aren't as great as the top picks in this guide, but they're still good options if you're looking for more MagSafe gadgets. Photograph: Julian Chokkattu Belkin iPhone Mount With MagSafe for $30: Using Apple's Continuity Camera feature, you can wirelessly use your iPhone as a webcam for a MacBook. It supports various video calling apps too, from FaceTime to Zoom. This circular silicone puck magnetically sticks to the back of your iPhone and c

There’s a better Nothing Phone 3 variant, and you can’t buy it in the US

C. Scott Brown / Android Authority TL;DR Nothing has confirmed that the Indian version of the Nothing Phone 3 has a 5,500mAh battery. Other versions of the phone have a slightly smaller 5,150mAh battery. We’re guessing that this discrepancy is related to EU regulations regarding the transport of batteries. The Nothing Phone 3 finally launched yesterday, and it looks like a well-rounded Android phone with a polarizing design. However, it turns out that one regional variant has a bigger batter

iPhone Fold reportedly on track for potential launch next year, as prototypes tested

The long-rumored iPhone Fold – the colloquial term used for the company’s unannounced folding iPhone – is reported to be on schedule for a potential launch in the second half of next year. The device is said to have reached the Prototype 1 (P1) stage last month, which is the first point at which the company creates fully-functional devices … Apple generally starts physical work on a new product with a series of mockups that eventually evolve into realistic dummy models which replicate the look

Honor launches the ‘world’s thinnest’ foldable

is a news editor with over a decade’s experience in journalism. He previously worked at Android Police and Tech Advisor. Honor has announced the Magic V5, which it says is the thinnest foldable phone in the world right now — though only if you ignore the raised camera module, and only for its white version. The phone launches today in China, but Honor says an international release is coming “soon.” At 8.8mm thick when folded shut, the V5 is indeed impressively thin, and beats the 8.9mm Oppo Fi

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Foxconn tells hundreds of Chinese staff to return from its Indian iPhone factories

In Brief Apple’s biggest assembly partner, Foxconn, has ordered more than 300 of its Chinese employees to return home from its iPhone factories in India, Bloomberg reported, citing anonymous sources. The employees told to return account for the bulk of Foxconn’s staff in its iPhone facilities in India, and only Taiwanese support staff remain in the country, the report said. The motivation behind the order was not immediately clear, Bloomberg reported, though the outlet noted that Chinese offi

Mystery recall of iPhone engineers may be Chinese interference in Apple’s plans

More than 300 Chinese iPhone engineers and technicians have been recalled from an Indian production plant, says a new report. No public acknowledgement or explanation has been offered, but suspicion is falling on the Chinese government, which has previously been accused of actively hampering Apple’s attempts to move more iPhone production out of the country … Mystery recall of iPhone engineers Bloomberg reports. Foxconn has asked hundreds of Chinese engineers and technicians to return home f

Why the most exciting Android phone this year isn't made by Samsung or Google

Prakhar Khanna/ZDNET Nothing's new flagship phone is its most expensive and risky product yet. At $799, the Nothing Phone 3 no longer undercuts its midrange competitors. Instead, the handset takes on the likes of the iPhone Pro, Pixel Pro, and Galaxy S phones of the world with a striking design, functional AI features, and fine software tuning. Also: I tested Nothing's first over-ear headphones, and they made my AirPods Max look boring And it does so while sacrificing its most iconic feature,

I replaced my Pixel 9 Pro with a $300 rugged Android phone - here's my buying advice

ZDNET's key takeaways The Oukitel WP56 is now available for $300 on the official site The WP56 is a mid-range phone that performs above its price and has an impressive battery life Like most Oukitel phones, the WP56 is very heavy. View now at Oukitel Let me set the stage for you. You're out in the wilderness. Maybe you're working on a job site, or you've taken your Jeep for some off-road action. The terrain and the weather are rough, and you might not have the means to give your phone a char

This budget Android phone impressed me more than I expected - here's why

ZDNET's key takeaways The Nuu N20 has a 6.5-inch, 90Hz display and is available now on Amazon for $125. For the money, the N20 would make for a great first phone or for someone on a tight budget. It's far from a flagship device, but it doesn't feel like it costs only $125. $129.99 at Amazon Are you tired of the soaring cost of phones? If you have a family of four, you could easily spend $4,000 on four flagship devices, and that could happen regularly. Also: This $400 Motorola comes with a bu

My biggest Z Fold 6 regrets after a year - and what Samsung must fix for the Fold 7

Kerry Wan/ZDNET It's not a hot take to say that Samsung hasn't changed the core design of its Galaxy Z Fold series since day one. While the cover screen has grown over time, the overall candy bar-style form factor has remained mostly untouched. While brands like Honor, Vivo, and Google have released slimmer foldables, Samsung has stuck to steady, incremental upgrades, resulting in a sturdy hinge that holds at almost any angle and polished software for productivity. Also: Samsung offers $1,000

Nothing Phone 3: Bold new flagship or $799 mistake? Tell us what you think

Nothing launched the Phone 2 at just $599, and it quickly earned a spot as one of the best value flagships around. But things have changed since then. The new Nothing Phone 3 starts at $799, and with that price tag, Nothing is clearly announcing that it’s ready to go toe-to-toe with Samsung, Google, Apple, and the other big names in the premium smartphone space. Is the Nothing Phone 3 worth $799? 143 votes Yes: It's innovative and delivers good value 17 % No: That price doesn't match the compro

I replaced my AirPods Max with these $299 Nothing headphones - they're my new daily driver now

ZDNET's key takeaways The Nothing Headphone 1 are available for preorder now at $299. These over-ear headphones feature a 40mm dynamic driver made in partnership with KEF, Spatial Audio playback, ANC, and more. You'll have to really admire the design and customizability of the headphones to make the most of them. View now at Nothing Nothing's first over-ear headphones are as ambitious, polarizing, and divisive of a product as you'd expect from the brand. The writing was always on the wall --

This budget Motorola phone punches way above its weight (and it comes with a stylus)

ZDNET's key takeaways The Moto G Stylus is currently on sale for $400 It is the best of Motorola's 2025 series sporting a Super HD display and the most powerful chipset of the bunch You'll hardly ever use its namesake feature, the stylus. View now at Best Buy View now at Motorola View now at Amazon more buying choices They say good things come in threes, and after living with the Moto G Stylus, I'm starting to believe it. I've reviewed all three of Motorola's mid-range smartphone lineup: the

Fun new Apple ad highlights the iPhone’s Camera Control features [Poll]

Apple’s UAE YouTube channel posted an iPhone 16 Pro ad today, promoting the Camera Control button as a great way to snap quick shots. Watch the video below, and answer our poll: Do you use the Camera Control button on your iPhone? ‘Never miss a shot with Camera Control’ The new ad is aptly titled Snap-a-Mole, and it follows a photographer trying to capture a group of quick-moving moles popping in and out of holes in the desert. Throughout the spot, Apple highlights the Camera Control button’s

Nothing’s Phone 3 Really Goes Full-On Anti-iPhone, Huh?

After a seemingly never-ending drip of leaks and teases, Nothing’s Phone 3 is finally here, along with what’s shaping up to be a divisive new aesthetic. The eye-catching Android phone, which was unveiled during a London launch event on Tuesday, will cost $799 and is being billed as the company’s “first true flagship.” To sell its premium package, Nothing is leaning into a new triple camera system, a refreshed design, and a circular Glyph “Matrix” display that, honestly, looks pretty damn fun. L

I Love the Look of the Nothing Phone 3

UK-based phone-maker Nothing says that its new Phone 3 is its first "true flagship," featuring a high-end processor and a potentially powerful triple-camera array. I've been hands-on with the phone at its London launch event, and I'm quite impressed so far. The phone goes on sale in the US, the UK and Europe next week for $799 or £799. Scroll through this gallery to see more of this unusual Android phone.