Apple says its iPhone Lockdown Mode has never been hacked by spyware — here’s how to turn it on

Four years in, hackers and scammers haven’t been able to get past Lockdown Mode, Apple says.

Let’s take a look at the retro tech making a comeback

Boomboxes, instant cameras, and even landlines are making a comeback. Here are the coolest retro-inspired devices available.

There’s another sign that the Trump phone might actually be launching — though it’s not clear when

The Trump Phone has actually passed through FCC clearance, which means it might be on the way.

Oppo made the best foldable phone, again
Oppo made the best foldable phone, again

There are always a few reasons people give for not buying a foldable phone. Some – price, battery life, camera quality – are mostly a matter of manufacturers balancing spec sheets to offset the added cost of the folding hardware. Others – durability, size – were practical design problems that have mostly been solved. But […]

Apple says Lockdown Mode thwarted spyware attacks with a clean slate

Apple says it has not seen a single successful spyware attack on iPhones with Lockdown Mode enabled, highlighting how the feature limits attack surfaces and blocks common entry points used by advanced threats.

The Dynamic Island could shrink on the iPhone 18 series, and not just on the Pro models

Apple reportedly plans a slimmer Dynamic Island for the entire iPhone 18 range, but an unusual staggered launch schedule means the full picture is far from settled.

Wait, the Trump phone might actually exist
Wait, the Trump phone might actually exist

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 I think I’ve found an FCC listing for the phone, showing it’s received certification to launch in the US. Last week I issued a reminder that Trump Mobile’s […]

Apple Podcasts finally gets serious about video, adds multiple YouTube-inspired features

Apple has overhauled its Podcasts app with iOS 26.4, adding seamless video-audio switching, speed controls, and offline video downloads in a clear bid to rival YouTube and Spotify.

Instagram could soon let you watch Reels while offline with automatic downloads

Instagram is reportedly testing a feature that could automatically download Reels for offline viewing.

Motorola’s Razr Ultra 2026 might be a hair thicker than last year’s version
Motorola’s Razr Ultra 2026 might be a hair thicker than last year’s version

While most flagship phones have been steadily getting slimmer over recent years, the upcoming 2026 version of the Motorola Razr Ultra could end up being a bit chunkier than its predecessor. Leaked measurements of the phone shared by XpertPick and OnLeaks on Thursday show that it will be slightly thicker than the 2025 version, about […]