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The AI phones are here, but that doesn’t mean they’ve really arrived. 2023’s biggest tech trend is trickling down to mobile tech, but the results so far are a mixed bag, to say the least. (Never forget AI Pillow Arm.) AI really could be the start of helpful new ways to interact with our phones!…
We test every phone in real-world scenarios, focusing on its features, design, performance, cameras, battery life and overall value. We document our findings in an initial review that is periodically updated when there are new software updates, or to compare it against new phones from competitors such as Apple, Samsung, Google and OnePlus. Emergency SOS…
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This story is part of our end-of-year series This Year in Gear rounding up the most notable releases of 2022. For more stories like this, click here. 2022 is about to be in the books. Looking back, there were a bunch of smartphones (both iPhone and Android) announced — as well as a ton of…
Comment on this story Comment This article is a preview of The Tech Friend newsletter. Sign up here to get it in your inbox every Tuesday and Friday. If you want to scream because your phone calls sound like garbage, it’s not just you. The voice quality you’re getting over cell networks on your $1,000…
The holiday season is here, and if you’ve decided to give in and get your child a smartphone or tablet, you may be nervous about safety, supervision and screen time. Software can’t solve everything, but it can help. Here are a few of the tools available to help parents or caregivers guide children’s first solo…
