Apple iOS 16 and iPadOS 16 (2023): How to Download, New Features, Supported Devices
If you're a fan of dictating your messages instead of typing (fewer “ducks,” am I right?) then you'll appreciate the...
Gear / Products / Phones
How to Use Your Smartphone to Counteract Vision Loss (2023): iPhone, Android, Apps
If full voice control is a bit much, you might use Siri on iPhone and Google Assistant on Android to...
How to Preorder Samsung’s Galaxy S23—and Which Model to Buy
Samsung has three new flagship smartphones to mark 2023—the Galaxy S23, S23+, and S23 Ultra. They're available for preorder right...
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra, S23+, S23 and Galaxy Book3: Specs, Price, Release Date
Not much has changed with the other cameras on the phone. The primary camera is joined by the distinctive dual...
Samsung Galaxy A14 5G Review: A Phenomenal $200 Phone
I don't want to oversell it—it's not a flagship phone. Yes, you will still see stutters here and there when...
Motorola Moto G Play (2023) Review: Don’t Buy This Android Phone
In the past week, I've borrowed my fiancée's phone roughly four times. The first few were when we visited The...
How to Save Your Smartphone’s Battery Life (2023): Tips for iPhone and Android
One benefit of larger smartphones is that there’s space for bigger batteries. Battery life isn’t quite the nuisance it used...
How to Use Wi-Fi Calling on Your iPhone, Android Phone, or Tablet
Some Android devices, like Samsung phones, have this setting hidden in the Phone app. Here's how to find it:Open the...
12 Best Camera Accessories for Phones (2022): Apps, Tripods, Mics, and More
Moment offers several tripod mounts compatible with MagSafe-compatible phones, but my favorite by far is the multi-threaded mount. It's just...
How to Use Your Smartphone to Cope With Vision Loss (2022)
To make similar changes to Google Assistant go to Settings > Google > Settings for Google Apps > Search, Assistant...
Nokia G400 5G Review: Fine, But With Lackluster Software Updates
Nearly two years ago, I reviewed the $200 Nokia 5.3, which was promised two years of Android OS upgrades and...
How to Turn Your Phone Into a Webcam (2022): Mac, Windows, iPhone, Android
In most video-conferencing apps, like Zoom, you can toggle on HD mode to improve the video quality. When you tap...
11 Best Mobile Game Controllers (2022): iPhone or Android
There are several other mobile controllers we tested that just missed out on a place above, plus a few that...
Yes, Android Phones Can Use Apple’s MagSafe Too. Here’s How
One of my favorite phone features in recent years is Apple's MagSafe technology, which debuted in 2020. With a ring...
Apple’s Freeform Is a Digital Whiteboard for Total Focus
If you’ve been using iOS 16, iPadOS 16, or macOS Ventura, you’ve probably noticed that Apple wants you to collaborate...
8 Best Phones With a 3.5-mm Headphone Jack (2022): Rugged, Cheap, Luxe
Here are some alternatives to consider if none of the phones above strike your fancy. Asus Zenfone 8 for $499: You...
Samsung Galaxy A23 5G Review: Annoyingly Laggy
It’s not a good sign when you’ve thought about throwing your smartphone out the window. Not because of—well, *gestures at...
9 Best Cheap Smartphones (2022): iPhone, Android, 5G
Works on all three major US carriers.iPhone 12 Photograph: AppleThe iPhone 12 (7/10, WIRED Recommends) will serve you well for...
