The best iPhone ad Apple never made — watch NASA’s mind-blowing video of the Earth setting behind the moon, shot on an iPhone 17 Pro Max

For the first time in history we’ve seen footage of an Earthset — and it was shot on an iPhone 17 Pro Max.

New Gigs app uses AI to organise your live music memories

Gigs is an AI-powered app that organises concert memories into a searchable timeline, helping users relive and track live music experiences.

Sorry Apple, the iPhone 17e is slick but the OnePlus 15R is a bigger bargain

The iPhone 17e is Apple’s most compelling mid-range phone yet, but it’s still leagues behind Android rivals like the OnePlus 15R.

Our new favorite budget phones
Our new favorite budget phones

Over the last few months, every phone maker under the sun has refreshed its lineups, especially at the affordable end, with no major budget phone launches now expected until next year. That made it the perfect time to go back and reassess The Verge’s recommendations for the best budget phones you can buy right now. […]

The best budget smartphones you can buy
The best budget smartphones you can buy

Some of us take a kind of “eat to live” rather than a “live to eat” approach to gadgets. They’re tools that help you get things done, not something you want to invest a lot of time or money in. If that’s you — and there’s no judgment here from a certifiable gadget nerd — […]

How to restore deleted or missing contacts on your iPhone

Losing a contact stored on your iPhone can be a panic-inducing experience, but a quick trip to iCloud will restore your lost contacts. We show you how to do it.

Baseus PicoGo AM31 Qi2 power bank review: I finally found my perfect iPhone companion

The Baseus Picogo AM31 Qi2 Power Bank offers enough juice to keep your phone go past the last stretch of the day, with plenty of added conveniences and a barely-there footprint.

The iOS 26.4 update left one unfortunate user locked out of his iPhone — and the reason is so obscure you’ll never guess it

We got some welcome updates for the iPhone with iOS 26.4, but it’s also locked one user out of his handset.

iPhones take the global smartphone crown in 2026 as Google Pixels make a big leap

Apple leads global smartphone shipments in Q1 2026 with 21% share, while Google Pixel sees strong growth despite an overall market decline.

I’ve tested every iPhone since the iPhone 12, and Ceramic Shield 2 is the first iPhone glass I fully trust

No more screen protectors? After 6 months with the iPhone 17, Ceramic Shield 2 has fully proven its worth.