The Trump phone starts shipping this week, CEO claims
The Trump phone starts shipping this week, CEO claims

The Trump phone may finally be here: Trump Mobile’s CEO told USA Today that the phone will begin shipping to buyers this week. The announcement comes as reports have gone viral this week alleging that preorders for the phone have been canceled. Trump Mobile CEO Pat O’Brien confirmed the release plans to USA Today over […]

Amazon’s Panos Panay addresses new Fire phone rumors
Amazon’s Panos Panay addresses new Fire phone rumors

Amazon’s head of devices and services, Panos Panay, says that the company is “not necessarily” planning to release a smartphone, but has stopped short of denying it outright. It was previously reported that Amazon is developing an Alexa-enabled AI phone codenamed “Transformer,” more than 10 years after it scrapped its ill-fated Fire Phone. Speaking to […]

Sony’s new Xperia phone gets an overdue redesign
Sony’s new Xperia phone gets an overdue redesign

Sony’s Xperia 1 flagships have looked more or less the same since 2020, but that’s finally changing with the Xperia 1 VIII, which moves to a chunky square camera island. The phone also boasts what should be a substantially improved telephoto camera, along with an AI camera assistant that looks like an improved version of […]

Gemini’s latest updates are all about controlling your phone
Gemini’s latest updates are all about controlling your phone

It is, once again, Gemini season. Google is announcing a host of new Gemini features during its pre-I/O Android showcase, many of which aim to help use your phone for you. You’ll find Gemini in more places, like Chrome on Android, in your autofill suggestions, and all up in your apps – if you want. […]

Apple Faces Higher Costs Following MacBook Neo Success

The MacBook Neo is dominating 2026. However, supply chain issues and rising memory costs are forcing Tim Cook to make some tough hardware choices to keep it on sale.

Vivo’s X300 Ultra has the best cameras in any phone
Vivo’s X300 Ultra has the best cameras in any phone

A few months ago, I wrote that the telephoto camera is the only lens that matters any more, at least when it comes to Ultra-class flagships. As phones got better, cameras became where manufacturers tried to stand out. As cameras got better, telephoto lenses became the next point of focus. The most recent Ultra phones […]

Delaying The iPhone 18 Release By Six Months Can Only Benefit Apple

Apple’s decision to delay the iPhone 18 to 2027 disrupts the entire smartphone industry. Incoming CEO John Ternus can challenge MWC and reshape the smartphone calendar.

Android Circuit: Samsung Reveals New Galaxy, Pixel 11 Specs, Apple Squeezes Ultra Flagships

This week’s Android headlines: Galaxy A27 revealed, OneUI 8.5 released, potential Pixel 11 specs, OpenAI’s smartphone plans, Apple squeezes Android, Fitbit Air arrives, and more…

Apple Loop: iPhone 18 Pro Release Dates, iPhone 17 Success, Mac Studio Cutbacks

This week’s Apple headlines: iPhone 18 Pro release dates, iPhone 17 sales, iPhone 18 delayed, Mac Studio cutbacks, the next MacBook Neo, why AirPods need cameras, and more…

Someone out-Trumped the Trump phone
Someone out-Trumped the Trump phone

Where’s the Trump phone? We’re going to keep talking about it every week. We’ve reached out, as usual, to ask about the Trump phone’s whereabouts. This week, Trump Mobile has been trumped. It’s been another long week without the Trump phone, but it’s no longer the only nonexistent phone I have to worry about. Robot […]