Verizon’s latest deals include the Galaxy S26 Ultra, S26 Plus, iPhone 17e, and Google Pixel 10a — all free with a new line

If you’d rather skip the trade-in rebates, this week’s new Verizon deals are a real treat — here’s what I’d recommend.

I’m gutted Apple’s dropped my favorite iPhone feature, but it might return this year

Rumors circulating around the iPhone Fold suggest the best hardware feature I think Apple’s introduced on the iPhone is about to make a comeback.

I shot the same portrait with Leica’s Leitzphone and a $3,000 mirrorless camera with pro lens — good luck guessing which photo is which

Leica’s first globally available phone (besides the US) is based on the Xiaomi 17 Ultra and has a formidable camera unit, but can it rival a ‘proper’ camera? This photo comparison will blow your mind

A smartphone giant spills the beans on absurd price hike for compoents

Memory costs have quadrupled in a year, three Redmi models are getting pricier next week, and Xiaomi’s top executive is the rare voice in tech actually telling consumers what’s going on behind the scenes.

Do not hold your breath for display upgrade fireworks on Samsung’s next Galaxy Z foldables 

The Galaxy Z Fold 8’s display upgrade skipped a generation, as the current version is already too good.

‘The longest-lasting phone I’ve ever reviewed’ — I spent 3 weeks with the Poco X8 Pro Max, and it beats Apple and Samsung rivals in one big way

The Poco X8 Pro Max offers a huge battery, and it lasts multiple days without needing to be charged. For many users, that will be enough of a selling point.

Honor teases its next phone as it pushes to revive the affordable flagship market

Honor has started teasing its next smartphone, promising a thin design, long battery life, night photography upgrades, and a flagship chip, all at an affordable price.

Pixel 11 Pro XL leak shows a bigger phone, not a new one

Pixel 11 Pro XL leaks show a bigger display and familiar design, with most changes happening inside. Here’s what stays the same, what’s new, and why waiting for launch details still makes sense.