Smartphones are the most personal devices we own, keeping us connected at all times and acting as the heart of our tech lives. We may not spend much time actually speaking on them these days, but we use a phone for virtually everything else.
Smartphones today typically fall into one of two categories: iPhone or Android. iPhones are the most popular smartphones overall and offer entry into the much coveted Apple exosystem, where they can be paired with Apple Watches, iPads, and MacBooks for greater inter-device connectivity.
Android phones, meanwhile, are more numerous combined and often offer higher specs than iPhones on measures such as charging speed and camera quality, while offering integration with a wider variety of devices including Chromebooks and Windows laptops. They also tend to be cheaper.
Our industry-leading phones coverage serves up news, reviews, features and tutorials covering all kinds of devices, from the best smartphones overall to more budget offerings and all points in-between.
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The Pixel 9 Pro Fold is borrowing one of the best tricks from the Galaxy Z Fold 6
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The iPhone SE 4 rumored again to have an OLED display, and could bring an end to LCD iPhones
Apple has reportedly begun ordering OLED panels for the iPhone SE 4.
This Zens Qi2 wireless charger can refuel 4 devices at once, thanks to a bunk-bed-like design
Zens' latest Quattro Charger Pro 4 aims to stand out in a crowded market with a stacked, bunk-bed-like design that lets you charge four devices – like phones or earbuds—simultaneously.
Android 15 is heading to Pixels in the 'coming weeks' – as Google reveals 4 new Android features to try while you wait
We're still waiting for Android 15, but new features for current versions of Android are rolling out now.
How to watch the iPhone 16 launch event live
We can expect to see a host of new Apple products on September 9 and likely a lot of AI, so here's how to tune into the Apple "Glowtime" event.
