Finding a completely AI-free Android phone in 2026 can be tricky because most modern smartphones, especially flagships, have built-in AI capabilities. For example, Google Pixel phones have Gemini Nano, Samsung Galaxy S series has Galaxy AI, and Motorola smartphones have Moto AI. If Windows Phones were still around, they’d probably run Copilot. While manufacturers tout the new technology as a useful tool that streamlines your experience, a growing subset of users want a phone without AI because they find it intrusive, distracting and a privacy risk. Until a phone has on-device AI, it doesn’t have AI in the strictest sense.…
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WWDC is set to begin on Monday, June 8, and ahead of the main event, Apple announced the winners of its annual Apple Design Awards. The Apple Design Awards recognize apps and games for their innovation, ingenuity and technical achievements. Apple chose one app and one game for each of the six award categories. More details about the winning apps and games and the developers behind them can be found on Apple’s website. Apple also offers a selection of apps and games selected as finalists before winners are chosen. WWDC begins on Monday, June 8 at 10:00 a.m. PT. Popular…
Wongsakorn 2468/Shutterstock We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. There is no shortage of Android smartphones in the United States. But there are also great Android phones sold in other markets that are never officially available in the United States. In fact, only a handful of major smartphone makers officially sell phones in the United States. There are many other companies, especially Chinese ones, that are popular in regions like Southeast Asia and countries like India and China, but do not officially sell their devices in the…
fadfebrian/Shutterstock Fast charging and regular charging meet different needs. If your Android phone needs a quick boost during the day, fast charging is usually the way to go. But if you can wait or want to leave your phone charging overnight, you’ll want to use a regular charger. As for which one is best for your Android phone, the answer is regular charging, as it has a slight benefit to long-term battery health. When you charge your Android phone with a fast charger (15 watts or more), it will get…
Valio84sl/Getty Images When Samsung introduced the Galaxy S24 series of phones to the world in January 2024, it was marked by a significant change to a popular feature of its camera system. The 10x optical and 100x hybrid “Space Zoom” feature had been replaced with a 5x zoom, and in 2026, Samsung did not bring back these features. It was a curious change that had been touted as a key feature since the S20’s launch and set it apart from its competitors. One could be forgiven for considering this change…
Freshsplash/Getty Images Android tablets have a lot to offer: large screens, varied prices and a wide range of applications. However, potential buyers should consider some drawbacks of these devices. Over the years, the market has grown significantly and tech companies such as Samsung and Xiaomi have made major investments to position their devices as cheaper alternatives to the iPad – but the experience remains insufficient in some respects. This variety is precisely why Android tablets disappoint. When it comes to the iPad ecosystem, developers have optimized a significant portion of…
Apple Card and Uber One users can earn up to $30 Uber Cash through August 31 using their Apple Card on Uber Eats. Users can earn $10 Uber Cash every month in June, July, and August by placing one qualifying order per month on Uber Eats using their Apple Card. Uber One members can earn $10 Uber Cash on an eligible grocery or retail order per month, through August 31, when you pay with your Apple Card on Uber Eats. Shop for food, health & beauty products, pet supplies and more. You could earn up to a total of $30…
Those eager for Apple to finally announce its entry into the smart glasses market will have to wait a little longer, according to BloombergIt’s Mark Gurman. According to the To light up In the newsletter, Gurman reported that Apple’s smart glasses, codenamed N50, are now expected to launch near the end of 2027. This latest delay pushes back the previous timeline predicted by Gurman, which was a reveal by the end of 2026 and shipments beginning in early 2027. With the launch apparently delayed until late 2027, it’s likely we’ll also have to wait until at least 2028 for the…
These refreshed devices await the debut of the revamped Siri. Apple TV 4K and updated HomePod mini are expected to hit stores soon, says Bloomberg. It’s Mark Gurman. In the last To light up In the newsletter, Gurman said that the hardware for both devices “has been finished for months” and is even actively used by Apple employees on its Cupertino campus. The last major update to Apple’s set-top box came with a 2022 refresh that introduced the A15 Bionic chip and additional storage. Given that it’s the same chip in the iPhone 14, the 2022 Apple TV 4K could lag…
9parusnikov/Getty Images It wasn’t that long ago that flip phone cameras took the kind of blurry photos usually reserved for photos of Bigfoot and UFOs. However, smartphone camera technology has come a long way in just a few years, with today’s Android phones often capable of delivering truly professional images. That’s not to say that filming on an Android device guarantees impressive results. Knowing various tricks can help you maximize the vibrancy of photos taken via an Android device’s camera. Be aware that factors like a device’s manufacturer will also…