Hinge is pushing AI into dating and its boss says Gen Z needs chatbots to talk

Gen Z spends more than two hours a day less in person with other people than those the same age did 20 years ago, Hinge CEO Jackie Jantos told the BBC. The app is deploying AI profile coaching and conversation prompts to fill the gap, but researchers s…

Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy Z Flip 8 might avoid the chip curse, but not for all buyers

Samsung’s Galaxy Z Flip 8 will reportedly switch to a split-chip strategy, shipping with the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 in some markets and the Exynos 2600 in others, according to a new leak.

Filtr wants to wipe ads from almost every app on your iPhone and Mac

Filtr is a new privacy-focused tool that aims to block ads and trackers across nearly every app on iPhones, iPads, and Macs using Apple’s built-in filtering systems.

5 things to expect at WWDC 2026 — from Siri 2.0 to Tim Cook’s Apple farewell

Apple’s next developer conference kicks off on June 8 — here are 5 announcements we’re expecting Tim Cook to make in his final WWDC keynote.

The next OnePlus flagship could drop earlier, and straight into Apple’s iPhone launch slot

The OnePlus 16 could launch earlier than usual, with a September debut reportedly planned for China. That would put OnePlus much closer to Apple’s iPhone launch window, while the phone itself is rumored to bring a next-gen Snapdragon chip, a huge batte…

Google eases how you pay for stuff online and it’s an impulse shopper’s nightmare

Google is rolling out Google Pay direct checkout and a faster biometric authentication system, while bringing Google Wallet digital ID support to select EU member states.

Android vs iOS security: which OS is safer? We compare their protections against theft, malware, snooping, and more

Your phone is at risk from thieves, viruses, snoopers, and dodgy apps, but Android and iOS both have tools to minimize the threats.

Google Photos on Android finally gives your custom stickers a home

Google Photos on Android is rolling out a dedicated Stickers folder in the Collections tab, automatically saving every custom sticker you create. The update brings the Android app to feature parity with iOS, which received the folder in January.

Leaked Pixel 11 wallpapers hint at what color options you’ll likely get to choose from

Leaked wallpapers for the Pixel 11 lineup reveal a more muted color direction for Google’s next smartphone lineup, with soft greens, beiges, and pinks replacing the bolder tones of recent years.