‘My flashlight lens melted’ — some Pixel 10 Pro users are reporting serious issues with the flashlight feature

Some Pixel 10 Pro users claim their phone’s flashlight has burnt or melted after being left on too long.

iOS 26.5 beta 1 sets the stage for ads in Apple Maps

Apple has released the first beta build of iOS 26.5. The update lays the groundwork for ads in Apple Maps and introduces Suggested Places.

No, Apple isn’t rolling out its version of Samsung’s Privacy Display — but the fake viral videos are convincing

Viral videos of an alleged Apple privacy screen tool are circulating, but despite how convincing they are, it’s all fake.

Your Pixel can now switch to transit mode without you touching it

Google’s new Pixel Transit mode adjusts your phone automatically during train rides, but it takes time and data access before it becomes truly useful for your daily commute.

Apple Intelligence shows up in China early, then gets shut down fast

Apple Intelligence briefly appeared on iPhones in China before vanishing, revealing how close Apple is on software and how far it still has to go with regulatory approval.

iOS 26.5 beta contains bad news for Siri and Apple Maps — but there’s a major privacy bonus for iPhone messaging

iOS 26.5 brings back end-to-end encryption when messaging Android users, but it also brings us one step closer to ads in Apple Maps.

The successor to one of 2025’s best camera phones finally has a launch date

Oppo’s next Ultra-tier flagship, the Find X9 Ultra, is set to debut globally late next month, featuring an impressive quad-camera system with dual 200MP sensors and a 10x optical zoom lens.

‘Raising the bar for mobile photography’ — Vivo launches the X300 Ultra and its eye-popping 400mm telephoto attachment

The Vivo X300 Ultra phone has launched in China alongside its 400mm telephoto lens attachment.

After Galaxy S26, Samsung is bringing iPhone AirDrop support to the budget Galaxy A phones

Samsung’s AirDrop rollout is broader than expected, with mid-range Galaxy A-series phones confirmed to receive iPhone file-sharing support via a Quick Share update.