Samsung’s new Galaxy tablet wants to beat the iPad where it hurts for a bargain

Samsung’s Galaxy Tab A11+ isn’t trying to out-iPad Apple with flashy extras. Instead, it focuses on the things that matter most at this price: a smoother screen, solid audio, expandable storage, and unusually long software support.
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Samsung’s new budget Galaxy phone brings 5G and long-term support at $199

The Galaxy A17 5G arrives in the U.S. at $199 with 5G connectivity, a large display, and Samsung’s promise of years of updates, all while fitting neatly into its growing Galaxy ecosystem.
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I’m a phones expert, and these are my 5 tech resolutions for 2026 – from taking better photos to playing more Fortnite

In my quest for self-improvement, I’ve discovered that I need more Victory Royales – here are my 5 smartphone resolutions for 2026.

The Samsung Galaxy S26 design may have leaked in a new hands-on video — with a price hike also rumored

We’ve got some fresh leaks around the Galaxy S26 handsets, which are expected around February time.

There was only ever one winner for this ‘least durable phone of 2025’ award

A fair few phones fell into hands of tech YouTuber Zack Nelson this year, with each and every one of them subjected to his rather brutal durability test. The multi-faceted though somewhat unscientific test that Nelson performs for his JerryRigEverythin…

Hearing a static noise while charging your iPhone 17 Pro? You’re not alone

Some iPhone 17 Pro owners are hearing an odd static noise when their phone is plugged in. It’s subtle, inconsistent, and just loud enough to make you wonder if something’s wrong.
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Smartphone AI, like Siri and Gemini, has a credibility crisis – a true agentic interface is the logical next step

Today’s AI features are rife with problems, but agentic AI is inevitable, so let’s get rid of the worst AI problems now while we train the future.

I have covered smartphones for years, but 2026 looks uniquely bold and worrisome

2025 proved to be an extraordinary year for smartphone innovations. My predictions for 2026, however, are a mix of exciting upgrades and a plenty of caution.
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OnePlus has previewed its Turbo 6 gaming phones — and confirmed they’ll boast 9,000 mAh batteries

After a new phone with a focus on gaming? OnePlus has a couple of handsets that you might be interested in.

This iPhone 17 rival proves non-Pro phones don’t have to compromise on cameras and battery life

The Vivo X300 proves that compact and lightweight phones can deliver a true flagship package.