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Reviewed by Corey Noles

Reviewed by Julianne Ngirngir

Reviewed by Julianne Ngirngir

Apple's iPhone 17 lineup is being talked about as a true course correction, the comprehensive upgrade many felt the iPhone 16 missed. With Apple's event just days away on September 9, the leaked details point to a family of phones that narrows the gap between standard and Pro models while introducing features that actually feel new.

Reviewed by Julianne Ngirngir

Tetris on an iPod? Pac-Man? Sonic the Hedgehog? It sounds odd now, but in 2006 it felt like the future. Apple partnered with major gaming companies like Sega and EA to ship something new and slightly wild, 54 clickwheel games built for that circular controller we all spun through our music libraries.

The iPhone 17 Air has been shrouded in skepticism, particularly around one critical concern: battery life. When Apple announced plans for an ultra thin device measuring just 5.5 mm thick, tech enthusiasts immediately questioned whether such a sleek form factor could deliver the endurance users expect. But here’s the thing, the latest regulatory leaks are painting a surprisingly optimistic picture that might just silence the doubters.

When you've been using Android for over a decade, you form attachments to the apps that shape your daily routine. Nova Launcher was one of those apps for millions, the customization powerhouse that made Android feel truly yours. After more than 13 years of steady innovation and polish, that chapter has closed.

With Apple's biggest event of the year just 24 hours away, the rumor mill is working overtime. TechRadar confirms we're getting four iPhone 17 models, the Apple Watch Series 11 and Apple Watch Ultra 3, plus AirPods Pro 3 all debuting September 9. What makes this launch particularly intriguing, reports suggest Apple executives are calling this "the most ambitious" iPhone lineup in the product's history. Bold, right? We might even be looking at the thinnest iPhone ever.

So you’ve just picked up Google’s latest flagship phone and now you’re wondering how to protect your investment? Smart thinking. The Pixel 10 Pro and 10 Pro XL tick a lot of the boxes you’d expect from any top-end phone in 2025, but even premium devices need proper protection. With both models sharing the same Tensor G5 chip and 16GB of RAM, this is money worth safeguarding, especially since that flagship-tier performance deserves protection that can keep up.

Apple's latest iPhone 17 Pro leaks are hitting different this time around. Just days before the official September 9th announcement, Korean carrier documents have surfaced with upgrades that could finally put iPhones on par with flagship Android thermal management. The iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max are expected to feature 8x optical zoom, up from the 5x on iPhone 16 Pro models, alongside a cooling system Apple has been quietly building toward for years. The interesting part is how these pieces fit...

So you’ve heard about Google’s latest flagship and its promise of an impressive display experience, but the real question is: does the Pixel 10 Pro actually live up to its user-friendly claims? The phone packs a 6.3-inch screen delivering 2,856 by 1,280 pixels resolution, with peak brightness soaring up to 3,300 nits. At 495 pixels per inch, it is technically the sharpest display in the entire Pixel 10 lineup. What matters, though, is how those specs feel in your hand, on a bright sidewalk, or...

The courtroom drama is over, and the tech world is buzzing. Judge Amit Mehta delivered his long-awaited remedies decision on September 2, 2025, in what many are calling Google's biggest legal "win" in years. But here's the thing, this isn't exactly the victory lap Google might have hoped for.

Apple Calendar spam is experiencing a dangerous evolution that demands immediate attention from every iPhone, iPad, and Mac user. What we are witnessing is not just another wave of annoying notifications. It is a sophisticated abuse of Apple’s own trusted infrastructure that is slipping past traditional defenses with alarming success. Calendar invites, not just sketchy emails.

Ever find yourself drowning in repetitive tasks, jumping between apps, and wondering why your expensive Apple devices can’t just work smarter? You’re not alone. That nagging feeling when you’re manually doing the same routine for the hundredth time isn’t just frustration, it’s your productivity trying to tell you something important.

Apple's about to make its biggest battery leap in iPhone history, and the numbers are genuinely impressive. The iPhone 17 Pro Max will see an iPhone break the 5000mAH barrier for the first time, topping out at 5088 mAH, which puts it squarely in flagship Android territory. And here is the kicker: the 5088 number is in the ballpark of high-end Android phones, but iPhones generally run much more efficiently as well. Big cell, bigger payoff.

Reviewed by Julianne Ngirngir

Reviewed by Corey Noles

Reviewed by Julianne Ngirngir

When Apple launched Apple TV+ in 2019, the tech giant entered Hollywood with a bold promise: quality over quantity. Netflix went wide, Disney went nostalgic, Apple took a different approach, creating the content that traditional Hollywood would not dare touch. By 2025, the bet is reshaping the landscape. Apple's services business brought in nearly $100 billion in sales last year, and Apple TV+ is the proof point that less can hit harder.

Apple's India strategy reads like a billion-dollar masterclass in strategic patience and calculated risk-taking. The nearly $9 billion in Indian revenue for fiscal 2025 isn't just another earnings milestone—it's proof that sometimes the best moves happen when everyone else thinks you're late to the party.

Google's decision to roll out its Gemini AI chatbot to children under 13 has lit up the tech community. The assistant is arriving through Family Link accounts, and it is "on" by default. Parents must actively turn it off to restrict access. Google says children's data will not be used to train the AI, yet experts are raising serious red flags about the rollout.

Here's what really matters after nearly a year with the iPhone 16: it's aged remarkably well. While tech reviewers were busy debating specs at launch, real users found something more important, this phone just keeps delivering, day after day, month after month. The iPhone 16 is not just holding up. It is proving that Apple built something genuinely lasting this time around.

Apple's making waves again with the iPhone 17 Pro. Not by adding premium materials, by taking them away. The iPhone 17 Pro will drop titanium for aluminum, a surprising shift just two years after Apple introduced titanium to its flagship lineup. Apple is shifting away from titanium in favor of aluminum for the Pro models, a pivot aimed at better thermal performance and smoother manufacturing.

Apple's upcoming product launches in 2025 are shaping up to be the priciest generation the company has ever sold. With three new upcoming launches, the plan moves well past routine refreshes. Apple plans to raise iPhone 17 prices by 5% through storage configuration shifts, a jump that tops market expectations of just 1% growth.

Reviewed by Corey Noles

Google's latest encounter with EU regulators isn't just another tech fine story; it's a $3.5 billion wake-up call that could reshape the entire digital advertising landscape. The European Commission hit Google with a €2.95 billion penalty for abusing its dominant position in the advertising technology industry, marking the fourth antitrust fine for the tech giant. The move follows a formal investigation that opened in June 2021, which examined whether Google violated competition rules by...

Google's regulatory reckoning has finally arrived—and it's expensive. The tech giant is facing a historic $3.5 billion fine from European authorities for breaking antitrust laws, but this is just the tip of the iceberg. With courts finding Google liable for maintaining monopoly power and global antitrust enforcement fines hitting $6.7 billion in 2024—more than double 2023's total—we're witnessing a fundamental shift in how regulators approach Big Tech monopolies.

The tech world has entered that familiar pre-launch quiet period, you know, when the rumor mill slows to a whisper and everyone starts counting down the days. With the iPhone 17 event just around the corner, the calm feels different this time. A German carrier leak hints that Apple will host its annual fall event on September 9, following the company's traditional timing. Meanwhile, recent data shows nearly 70% of users plan to upgrade to iPhone 17, making this potentially Apple's most...

Remember that hill just outside town where you always push a little harder? Or that flat stretch where you try to beat your buddy's time from last month? The Apple Watch just became your perfect training partner for those moments. Strava has rolled out its most significant Apple Watch update yet, and it's bringing something runners and cyclists have been requesting for years, Live Segments directly on your wrist. Finally.

The latest leaked renders of Samsung's Galaxy S26 Edge tell a neat little engineering story. Android Authority highlights measurements that show the tightrope walk of modern phone design. The S26 Edge is slimmer at its thinnest point, measuring 158.4 x 75.7 x 5.5mm compared to the S25 Edge's 158.2 x 75.6 x 5.8mm. Here is the kicker: the camera bump grows. Total thickness hits 10.8mm including the bump, up from the S25 Edge's 10mm.

Reviewed by Julianne Ngirngir

When Google dropped its latest AI image editing feature, something unexpected happened. Millions of people suddenly started caring about AI image generation. The tool everyone calls "Nano Banana" did what countless AI products tried and failed to do: it actually got regular people excited about artificial intelligence.

Reviewed by Julianne Ngirngir

Apple's been keeping us on our toes lately, and the buzz around AirPods Pro 3 is reaching fever pitch. After three years without a major update, Apple's AirPods Pro 3 are expected to debut at the September 9, 2025 "Awe Dropping" event. What's got everyone talking is not just the usual audio upgrades, it is the potential health features that could change how we think about earbuds.

Reviewed by Corey Noles

Reviewed by Julianne Ngirngir

Reviewed by Julianne Ngirngir

Reviewed by Corey Noles

Reviewed by Julianne Ngirngir